Paul Smith (From Gangs To Gourmet) One man's Story From Two Sides Of The Knife

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    Born into a challenging housing scheme, Paul Smith was drawn into the perilous world of gangs, despite his loving family background. Poverty and limited opportunities left him with few choices, and he quickly became immersed in the thrill of gang life, enduring stabbings, shootings, and jail time. From Gangs To Gourmet is a compelling account of Paul Smiths incredible journey from the depths of gang culture to a life of stability and purpose. Against all odds, Paul transformed his life, leaving behind the violence and chaos to build a successful career as a chef and stable marriage. This gripping memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, offering hope and inspiration to those facing their own challenges. Paul Smiths story is a powerful reminder that its never too late to break free from a troubled past and find a path to redemption and success.

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  • @markcoutts6539
    @markcoutts6539 8 днів тому +3

    ' last time I was ever in trouble' two stories later he's been stabbed and slashed. Great episode good to see he's turned it around.

  • @ColdAsIce348
    @ColdAsIce348 3 дні тому +3

    Just found your channel Jim,gotta say this is a real podcast mate,real characters you'll soon be doing big numbers ,best of luck big Paul ❤

  • @dundeeutility4899
    @dundeeutility4899 2 дні тому +3

    This was the best podcast ive seen in a long time 👍

  • @Gary-tf4wv
    @Gary-tf4wv 18 днів тому +4

    Was in the nick way Paul, good man all the best

  • @iwantedmyname
    @iwantedmyname 19 днів тому +3

    Thankyou for sharing your story. I hope your menu is as interesting as you are. Once again thanks buddy

  • @dundeeutility4899
    @dundeeutility4899 2 дні тому +2

    Paul all the best pal 👍 great podcast lads 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @tech9auto223
    @tech9auto223 Місяць тому +21

    You can tell these guys are genuine compared to some of the bullshit artists on Sean ratwood get big Gerry rowatt on or some of the old characters from the Calton

    • @seanrae5943
      @seanrae5943 28 днів тому +2

      Aye definitely see the guys oot there with some real stories.

    • @TheJimKingShow
      @TheJimKingShow  27 днів тому

      Thanks for your comment ❤

  • @MarcoAyr
    @MarcoAyr 17 днів тому +3

    Met Paul at the Open the other day introduced me to his wee maw as well. Decent fella.

  • @garymoore0312
    @garymoore0312 Місяць тому +3

    Paul, defos a book I will be buying, great story! Glad to see your on the up,
    Well done jim another cracking episode 👏🏼

  • @louisetaylor4291
    @louisetaylor4291 Місяць тому +10

    😂 "hate when my ma makes me dae the shopping" 😅

  • @iggyhiggins.
    @iggyhiggins. 20 днів тому +5

    Alot of guys fae ma city of Glasgow come on podcasts and are a fucking embarrassment, but I've got to say Paul is not a bullshiter

  • @BuleBolang
    @BuleBolang Місяць тому +3

    Brilliant podcast guys, remember him well. I always wondered whatever happened to him and also whatever happened to Paul McKenna, they both just disappeared but this obviously cleared that up for Paul and where he was. Great story and great turnaround.
    "Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future"
    Good on ye mate.

  • @craigporteous6053
    @craigporteous6053 28 днів тому +3

    Cracking guy and loved his story and fair play to Paul for turning his life around wishing him all the best for his future

  • @bobbysutherland4700
    @bobbysutherland4700 Місяць тому +2

    Another great 1 Jim

  • @Nikimazandarani
    @Nikimazandarani 18 днів тому +3

    Fabulous 😍😍

  • @dee-ix3iq
    @dee-ix3iq Місяць тому +3

    You reap what you sow biggest lesson i learned from this story good to see this guys lifes changed a bit i pray his life grows with God and forgiveness great podcast

  • @staceyrice8488
    @staceyrice8488 16 днів тому +3

    I grew up with Paul as kids into teenage years he done some stupid stuff in his teenage years witch led to jail time etc so he really did pay a big price for the things he did he is a strong believer in karma will catch up with everyone that’s why he doesn’t care all the violence that’s happened to him his attitude is everything you put out comes back 10 times worse of 10 times better depending of witch pennie you put in the karma bank and you know something I tend to agree with him ,, as of 09 it wasn’t easy it was a very hard road from harrasment from police etc to having to cut everyone off from his past it took years for people to really trust n care for Paul who were not from that life but as of now the man he is today is caring , loving, genuine, generous, a loyal friend fiancé a great dad to our 3 great kids couldn’t ask for a better person to be with he truely is my soul mate best mate everything to me ❤❤ he really has done a 180 in life I’m so so proud of him I love and respect him !!! His book is amazing too I’m so proud of him for chasing his dreams and shooting for the stars now xxxx❤❤❤❤

  • @karenwoo64
    @karenwoo64 Місяць тому +2

    Brilliant, loved Paul’s book and loved this podcast, dead down to earth 😊

  • @YvonneHowittx
    @YvonneHowittx 28 днів тому +3

    Your contents going places ❤

  • @PamelaD963
    @PamelaD963 28 днів тому +4

    Loved this guys polo shirts in the 90s.
    The ones with the 🦓

    • @FatMontana84
      @FatMontana84 16 днів тому

      😂 me too a little big headed if I were to walk around with any of it on though 😢

  • @user-hf3ep3qt3p
    @user-hf3ep3qt3p 2 дні тому +1

    Paul's a great guy 👌

  • @leitchybhoy1888
    @leitchybhoy1888 Місяць тому +2

    Great watch. Ordered the book straight away

  • @Castrotherapper13
    @Castrotherapper13 24 дні тому +2

    I’m buying this book tomorrow

  • @kennysherlock6534
    @kennysherlock6534 Місяць тому +4

    Great podcast brers ,nice one

  • @RichardBenson-qf5sk
    @RichardBenson-qf5sk Місяць тому +1

    This is going to be a big podcast channel. Your approach and questions work well. All best Jim

  • @celticceltic7023
    @celticceltic7023 Місяць тому +1

    Great podcast thanks 😊

  • @AngelaAlum-lu3ri
    @AngelaAlum-lu3ri Місяць тому +6

    Every word my so. Has said is so true terrible rimes bk the. But he is a credit now total family man ❤️

    • @BuleBolang
      @BuleBolang Місяць тому +1

      Hoe you're well Angela, great to see Paul doing great now. Still remember you both from when i was a wee guy walking about the toony lol

    • @FatMontana84
      @FatMontana84 16 днів тому

      Thanks Angie

  • @kevinkeenan-lb6gm
    @kevinkeenan-lb6gm Місяць тому +5

    Two top boys , enjoyed this , much respect ,

    • @BuleBolang
      @BuleBolang Місяць тому +1

      Fancy meeting you here kitkat lol hope you're well ma man, Sniff.

    • @kevinkeenan-lb6gm
      @kevinkeenan-lb6gm Місяць тому +1

      @BuleBolang all good mate , hope you're well

    • @TheJimKingShow
      @TheJimKingShow  26 днів тому +1

      Cheers kit kat ❤

  • @LC-rq8uh
    @LC-rq8uh Місяць тому +4

    Was sometimes hard growing up in carbrain, good people but nothing to do for young ones apart from hanging about the streets, drinking, drugs, getting into trouble, partying and then the shitty nightclubs when a bit older so much the same really - good on yous boys getting yourselves together and doing well! 😊 great podcast! the books on my list!

  • @jadedunbar7301
    @jadedunbar7301 29 днів тому +3

    Amazing podcast

  • @TheNotoriousGhost
    @TheNotoriousGhost Місяць тому +2

    Nice one 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @demontongue9893
    @demontongue9893 25 днів тому +2

    Goney pick yer book up big yin!

  • @Ron.M-yo9ht
    @Ron.M-yo9ht 23 дні тому +2

    Good podcast

  • @stevenweir9367
    @stevenweir9367 28 днів тому +3

    Come down aff the eccys was brutal but the buzz was awesome 😅

  • @lockiecampbelllockie5585
    @lockiecampbelllockie5585 Місяць тому +5

    Good interview painful and riveting story. The last two attacks on Paul were Karma. Unfortunately it was a liberty taking on him being stabbed the first time defending his pal. The slashing the second attack wasn't anything to do with him. It's easy to say in retrospect he could have walked away. Good to hear that you have changed your life. Keep on keeping on respect 🙏

    • @FatMontana84
      @FatMontana84 16 днів тому +2

      My story is nothing compared to your brother and joes but thank you for the kind words lockie

  • @ross-lt4mc
    @ross-lt4mc Місяць тому +2

    Good podcast. Didn’t know Jim was from cumbernauld

  • @JohnCampbell-th8kn
    @JohnCampbell-th8kn 26 днів тому +3

    Is that paul alum

  • @staceyrice8488
    @staceyrice8488 Місяць тому +11

    Absolutely loved the podcast guys was so obviously know the full story being with Paul n having kids together totally different person sounds like someone else’s story’s now loved it so brutally honest Paul always are well done guys ❤😊😊

  • @grahamliddell1220
    @grahamliddell1220 Місяць тому +2

    Completely out ma banger 😂😂

  • @glenlovett12345
    @glenlovett12345 Місяць тому +1

    I wonder what restaurant he works
    In

  • @user-tx2xn9ch4m
    @user-tx2xn9ch4m Місяць тому +3

    Get big Gerry rowatt on could listen to this guys story’s all day

    • @jimblack4755
      @jimblack4755 13 днів тому

      Gerry Rowatt is a fraud with all his God bullshit never a. man of honour

    • @jimblack4755
      @jimblack4755 13 днів тому

      Gerry Rowatt is a fraud with all his God bullshit never a. man of honour

  • @johnscally256
    @johnscally256 Місяць тому +1

    Paul and J deadly combo the gether bk in the day but both turned life's around respect

    • @Fatty-p2f
      @Fatty-p2f 29 днів тому +1

      😂😂😂 you must be kidding on Paul alum was a pussy

    • @JohnCampbell-th8kn
      @JohnCampbell-th8kn 23 дні тому

      Was that jay carrol