The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Marcus Portman, former WBF World Champion and English Boxing Champion, to hear his incredible life story of redemption. From growing up in West Bromwich surrounded by racism and gang violence, to becoming a world champion in the ring, Marcus’s story is one of resilience, mistakes, and transformation. He opens up about addiction, time in prison, and the mental toll of life after boxi...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Peter Baines, founder of Meatless Meal Preparation, a Liverpool-based vegan food company built from passion, persistence, and a love for good food. Peter opens up about his journey from working in the kitchens at Anfield and Goodison Park to launching his own plant-based business during one of the toughest times for hospitality, the COVID pandemic. He talks about learning to cook fro...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Beth Rylands for a raw and deeply personal conversation. Beth talks about her childhood living with her nan, the absence of her mum, and the challenges of living with anxiety before being diagnosed with ADHD and autism. She opens up about experiencing PTSD, surviving domestic and sexual abuse, and the reality of being homeless. But beyond the struggles, Beth shares how her dog has b...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with former professional boxer Matt Sen. Matt shares his journey from growing up in poverty to finding purpose inside the ring. He opens up about his family life, the challenges of his mum being caught smuggling drugs, and the mistakes he made along the way. From bankruptcy to battling under the lights at Wembley Arena and fighting through the strange days of Covid, Matt’s story is raw, ...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Michael Showers, a man whose story takes us through crime, consequences, and redemption. Michael opens up about growing up in Liverpool, the choices that led him into a life of crime, and the heavy price he paid along the way. From the realities of prison to rebuilding his life on the outside, he shares the lessons he’s learned and what drives him forward today. It’s raw, honest, an...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Hayley Owens a former police officer turned spin instructor, who brings a powerful and unique perspective. Hayley opens up about her career in the police, her own journey through therapy, and what TV dramas often get wrong about life in the force. She also shares her thoughts on knife crime, the challenges of separating fact from speculation in high-profile cases, and how fitness has...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Katie Newell, the first person in the UK to be prescribed Viagra for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome (LPHS). Katie shares her story of growing up in and out of hospital, facing years of uncertainty as doctors tried to understand her condition, and the strength it takes to live with a rare illness. From the challenges of daily life to breaking new medical...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with former fighter Garry Bell. From the discipline of the ring to the struggles outside of it, Garry opens up on the highs and lows of a fighter’s life. He shares the battles you don’t see, the mindset that kept him going, and the challenges of rebuilding himself when the gloves came off. This is a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, redemption, and what it really means to f...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Finley Worthington, the founder of Ketamine Education Services and someone who has lived through the realities of ketamine addiction. Finley shares his journey from hitting rock bottom to turning his life around, and how he now uses his story to educate school kids, raise awareness, and save lives. This is an honest and eye-opening conversation about the dangers of ketamine, the real...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Jessica Jones, a domestic abuse specialist whose life and career have been shaped by resilience, courage, and an unrelenting drive to protect others. From joining the police and witnessing horrific cases to battling misogyny, fighting for Clare’s Law, and balancing motherhood with an emotionally heavy job, Jessica’s honesty shines through every moment. This episode is raw, inspiring...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Zak Wilkinson, a man whose journey through steroid addiction nearly cost him everything. From spending £46,000 on performance enhancers to ending up in a coma, Zak’s story is raw, unfiltered, and a reality check for anyone chasing size at any cost. Buy us a coffee: https://coff.ee/thegoodthebadtheugly 📱 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @tgoodtbadtuglypodcast Twitter: @TGTBTUPod ...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with actor Charlie Lawson, best known for playing Jim McDonald in Coronation Street. But beyond the screen, Charlie’s got a lot to say. It’s unfiltered, direct, and exactly what you’d expect from one of soap’s most memorable figures. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories from real people. Buy us a coffee: https://coff.ee/thegoodthebadtheugly 📱 Follow us on so...

Send us a text Jay Darkmoore joins us on The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Podcast to share his eye-opening journey through life in and out of the police force. From losing his sense of identity to facing the realities of domestic cases and PTSD, Jay opens up about the pressures of the job, the impact of chasing statistics, and how policing has changed over time. We also dive into the emotional weight of high-profile cases like the murder of Brianna Ghey, and how officers separate their person...

Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, Tony Murrell sits down with Cassie Willow, a guest with a powerful story of resilience, recovery, and personal growth. Cassie opens up about her battle with addiction, the highs and lows of living for the weekend, and what it really means to hit rock bottom. This is an honest and emotional conversation about finding the strength to rebuild and the importance of speaking openly about mental health and addiction....

Send us a text This week on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, we’re joined by Justin Rollins, a former graffiti artist who turned his life around after time spent in prison as a teenager. In this powerful and honest conversation, Justin opens up about his early years, getting into graffiti, the impact of bullying, living with PTSD, and how he now works with prisoners around the UK to create positive change. It’s a gripping insight into a world many never see, and a testament to how liv...

Send us a text This week on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly podcast, we’re joined by Molly Simpson, also known as The Witchorcist. Molly opens up about her upbringing, stepping into motherhood at a young age, and the spiritual path that led her into witchcraft. From confronting misconceptions and learning the craft to navigating everyday life with spiritual balance, this episode dives into everything from manifestation and ethics to handling skeptics and the future of modern witchcraft. ...

Send us a text This week on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Podcast, we’re joined by Levi Whalley. From growing up in Blackburn to working as a nurse, Levi opens up about the life-changing trip to New York that made headlines, the aftermath, and how she’s been rebuilding ever since. We talk about mental health, media portrayal, the changing stigma around adult content, and her honest advice for anyone feeling lost. A raw and real conversation about ownership, judgement, and growth. Thanks for...

Send us a text This week on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly podcast, Tony sits down with Henry Beercock, known online as Alcohull, to talk all things sobriety, self-discovery and starting over. From trying his first drink and feeling out of place in drunk culture, to transforming his health and mindset, Henry shares the highs and lows of giving up alcohol and what freedom really means to him now. They also chat about not getting invited to parties, hosting sober events, hilarious drunk ...

Send us a text In this powerful and emotional episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Tony Murrell is joined by Rachel Halliwell and her sister Clare to share the heartbreaking story of Rachel’s daughter, Semina. They open up about the early warning signs, the abuse Semina suffered, the failings they faced while trying to get her help, and the devastating impact it’s had on their family. This honest conversation highlights the courage it takes to speak out publicly in the face of pain, on...

Send us a text Kate Elysia joins us to share her harrowing yet powerful story of surviving grooming, trafficking, and abuse. In this emotional episode, Kate opens up about the long-term effects of trauma, her journey towards healing, and the vital changes still needed in how society supports victims. She now uses her voice to educate, empower, and protect others from suffering the same. This is a raw and important conversation that shines a light on the darkest parts of our world and the stre...