Hands down my favorite podcast to watch. Every guest has jaw dropping stories and Hitz is a fantastic host who knows how to listen and draw the best from his guests to keep the audience engaged.
Jeez this one’s deep. Was glued from the start, then he said about his brother dying. Feel like I’ve just watched a movie. One of them that gets you deep in your thoughts for ages after. God bless Matthew man 🙏🏼
Thank you mean a lot to me it does. I respect Salford and how they stood together till a certain point. Real everywhere have a good life and safe one mate
What those of us who grew up in (and survived) that era of South Manchester went through, and the f'kry we took for granted, is something hardly anyone else in the country could ever truly understand. None of us we're left unaffected into adulthood, and a lot grew into barely functioning (if at all) adults. You didn't even have to be a gangster/criminal to constantly live in both a state of fear and vengefulness. That shit truly stays with you for life.
@@jackosullivan3318 I used to help promote and organize garage, DnB and RnB nights in MC/R clubs throughout the late 90's and early 2000's, and Gooch used to get practically half our nights closed down with that shit.
Smashed it brothers, Skelly’s story was unreal and happy he got out of that life and as always the host is amazing as he lets the podcast flow like a normal conversation❤
What an incredibly talented individual who has witnessed and experienced the harsh realities of street life. He has turned his life around and now serves as a positive example for the youth. His story is truly fascinating, and he should consider writing a book about it. When I moved to Manchester in 2004 from London, I went from one chaotic city to another that was even more challenging. This was during the height of the gang wars, and I had no knowledge of Manchester’s gang culture at the time. I initially lived in the notorious Gooch gang territory before moving to Rusholme for student accommodation. I can count the number of times I witnessed shocking madness. People think London has gangs, but in reality, it’s mainly crews and postcode wars. True gangs are found in Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Glasgow.
Thank you for your honest feedback and opinion means a lot to me. Every child should have love n a chance to make it in life 1message my company gives them that n much more. Glad to see u made it out of that era alive cause so many people n innocent didn’t GOD❤bless u
Nah the fact that these videos arent all at atleast 100k views is criminal. This is the best podcast for this type of content. Everyone get liking and sharing!
This came up on my newsfeed and I’m so glad I clicked on it. This interview is fantastic and what a well spoken man. His story telling is fantastic and I hope his story gets to a wider audience. Very vulnerable speaking about feeling love from his mum, very inspirational. Xx
❤❤ that made me tear up I am truely moved ❤. GOD❤ bless you for taking time to leave a comment. I have a deeper story to tell and part 2 will be deeper thank u again 😊
Great podcast! never met Matthew but heard of him from the youth work hes done on my old estate Bridgehall Stockport and by all accounts a top guy. I was same era growing up and whilst not as much gunplay and gangs it was rough and ready with lots of crime and drugs. I know a few people from the Stockport section in the gangwar book so his story resonates with me. A lot of my old mates are locked up still but i turned myself around through hard graft. All the best pal.
Thank u mate means a lot. Cause we committed crimes don’t mean we didn’t have hearts❤ hope you are doing good brother ❤ n GOD❤ bless you and your family brother❤
Watched the whole episode. Blessings and peace be upon you skelly. God really is great. Credit to you also mate what a strong individual, your children can be proud of you when they grow. God bless you @@Anaiyakeeperand all the best mate
I went Royce primary school with Matthew & Gary RIP. Both of them were primary school friends. So glad that Matthews turned his life around. Good on you 👊🏽
Yes brother how are you doing. Thank you for the RIP means a lot to me. Gary weren’t no saint but he gave me my morals as don’t hurt women kids any people. Taught me about loving GOD❤ n being real n taking consequences of my actions. I am doing great hope you and family are doing good brother GOD❤ bless you
@@Anaiyakeeper Good to hear from you brother it's been a very long time hasn't it. Listen none of us are saints. I wasn't one myself. Been there done it and got the T-shirt to prove it. It's like you said. It's about turning your life around and there's always good in people. At least you've moved forward in your life and done good ❤️ be proud of who you are today and the love you can give others. Bless you Matthew. Respect brother. All the family's doing well too. Doing their own thing on and on different paths. You keep your head up brother yeah and I'll keep an eye out for you online and about. Some of my family are in fallowfield so I might see you knocking about. Stay blessed brother ❤️👊🏽
Rate this Chanel! Level headed and mature compared to other podcasts tryna get reformed gangsters on! No ones over talking or comparing status! Shout out to you Hitz 💯
That why I was able to get away with a lot. I haven’t changed ma back self I always had a good heart made bad choices and always liked to laugh n have fun just channeled it wrong. I have had police say u didn’t do that ur the nice brother haha having manners n being friendly can open doors n make people see u different. ❤
This guy is a real one been through the trenches and survived he has taken losses that would crush most people and yet he still has a good heart and clearly changed his ways his story should be told to the youth today maybe it will help save lives
Thank you so much means a lot to me your thoughts and comments. GOD❤ bless you I wanna tell the whole story n pain need longer but this was the best podcast I’ve done ❤
Skelly, I have just watched and listened, and I positively and respectfully admire your positive turnaround from the dark side of your past and where you are now in your life. This podcast is an inspirational one, and I truly hope those young ones who want to turn from the gun and now use a (shank) knife as the killing weapon on the UK streets listen and hear your story and say, "This is wrong," and pull up their pants, and start to love living life for longer. 👏👏👏kicking up dust. Big up.
Thank u your comment means slot. I just wanna help as many of the young people with the truth it all bullsxxx that life only takes from u not gives u u stay safe ❤ GOD❤ bless u and yours.
"The enemy is the one who has no heart and who's not with God" Mathew Norford “There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, or of a non-Arab over an Arab, and no superiority of a white person over a black person or of a black person over a white person, except on the basis of personal piety and righteousness.” Prophet Muhammad PBUH Thank you Hitz for another great conversation.
My dad still doesn't ring on my birthday.. he will send a card .. yet it still breaks my heart even at 39.. councilling did help.. but so much emotional hurting through my life. As for the other stuff. Wow.. crazy.. Good to see you've turned around and grown up.. peace to you all .
Thank you for your comment means a lot and I’m sorry u went through that it not nice but u must be doing good in life. I have had no counselling cause in the black culture it was seen as being weak but working with the kids is my therapy ❤
@@Anaiyakeeper far from weak. Its helped me alot over the years in other stuff. Definitely good for reprogramming you're brain how it works. Definitely no user guide yo being a parent either , it's hard work hahah
His upbringing same as mine around mossside brought up with violence this has took me back to them days it effects you Manchester was bad back in the day love listening to Mathew speaks from the heart ❤
Love listening to your honesty knew everyone around them areas some even paid with there life’s nice to see someone leaving that life behind well done wish u well
@@LisaWoolfe-j5k thank you so much your words mean a lot. Those that didn’t may they rest in peace. ❤️ glad I had a brother that sacrificed him self for us. GOD❤️ bless you
You can tell he’s a good man just from his aura. And the story is mad was a serious guy. Also goes you to show the importance of parents in the life you end up living. Wish him all the best in his life and future endeavours
Thank you for leaving ya thoughts means a lot. I have always had a good heart but the love for ma brother I chose to do that bullshit cause didn’t want to leave his side
It’s amazing that Matthew hasn’t got serious mental heath problems . Thank God he is ok , it’s good for the soul to talk about Traumatic things .. I know from personal experience .. well done Matthew for turning yr life around .. Big Up yrself .😊
Thank you very much for the kind n honest words. ❤ mental health yeh depression some days but after all I survived I keep pushing so Gary ain’t die in vain and ma kids see how not to give up life is but once. May GOD❤. bless you and your family. ❤
Thank you for your comment means a lot to me. The pain n trauma is wat made me suicidal at times n homicidal at times. Not knowing it ok to cry n be scared is normal but we taught u be strong all the time that bull crao
@@Anaiyakeeper we are from the same backgrounds and era even though I am older, I now work with children in a school setting as a mentor sharing experience and guidance
First time watching this podcast. Skelly is well spoken and a great guest. The host does a great job in letting him talk then asking the small questions that allow Skelly to expand on what he’s said. Great work 🙌🏽
Your comment my heart deeply means a lot to me taking time out to leave a comment. GOD❤ bless you and your family. It hard to be vulnerable and hard to be real these days cause people judge but judge me but least people learn from the podcast ❤
Thank you so much brother you comment means a lot to me. I just hope I can get back home to HEAVEN❤ when it all said done. Hope you and your family are doing good n GOD❤ bless u
Matthew remember you from 7n with mrs Jones funny guy. I never seen basketball look so effortless what a special kid breaks my heart, God bless you mate love to you and yours
Greatful for this podcast. Id like to hear him disscuss mental health issues in black and Asian men. Far to often men fail to get diognosed and it's brushed under the carpet. Really a big deal and we need our Muslim men to highlight it. InShaAllah.
Fantastic podcast, great connection between both of you, respect to Mathew for changing his life, very honest , you should be very proud that you found the light and defeated satan. You will save many souls brother, keep looking forward.🙏
Thank u so much ❤ this goes along way to ma soul made me smile. Hope you and your family are good and safe. Satan tray every day but when you are with GOD❤ he can’t touch you GOD❤ bless u ❤
My man is a real stepper, still giving his opps his respect too. But this was deep tho, a lot of societal issues lay deep in this too, that need to be addressed. Big up Hitz for this one still 🦍
What a guy, one of the best podcasts I've watched, and u can tell, he's articulate, and he doesn't need to chat no shit, this man skelly has lived it, top man, top vid, thanks for posting mate 👌💯.
Thank you means so much taking your time to comment GOD❤ bless u and your family. Lies get u no where and nobody learns from it. I am child of GOD❤ and love helping others even through ma own pain.
@@MichaelParkinson-wz1nh thank u so much. GOD❤️ can do anything when you give your soul to him and ask for forgiveness and it a daily thing cause we all sin, but warm words from people like yourself help me carry on the fight even in the dark days
Great podcast mathew keeping it real no bs . I remember what happend with gary back in the day .Doing a great thing and showing the youth that its not worth the trade off and there is a better way and path to walk that can be reach,d. Keep up the great work and get that book written it will not only be a therapy but it will smash it re sales.
Thank you brother means a lot to me. I am glad that I am helping others and living positive life and ma kids good. Hope you and your family are safe n healthy ❤. GOD❤ bless you
Thank you mate means a lot. The kids mean the world to me that they are happy and safe and know they can become anything they want n they are protected. You are a great parent so thank you GOD❤ bless you mate
Respect to the fella hes definitely tirned his life around its obviously took its toll to get there but least its negatively became a positive thing. Respect 💯 Stockport ways ... 👍
Thank you so much means a lot to me you leave a comment. Loosing Gary and having my daughter was the wake up call. GOD❤ gave me ma daughter so I can know real love again because I love my sons but a dad n his daughter is just different. GOD❤ bless u.
Thank you I don’t glorify that bullshxx life and wat we did n people lives we ruined. Nothing to brag about im more about the pain n mental side of it. Thank you for leaving a comment GOD❤ bless u
This guy is proper, a true street soldier,wicked story, glad to see he came out good the other side, this guy has something you just can’t buy! EXPERIENCE
Thank you so much for your oh r thoughts and comment means a lot to me. I have my days where I wonder if I am impacting anybody or am I hell bound but seeing comments like this let me know I am so GOD❤ bless u and your family ❤
@@Anaiyakeeperhonestly man not even saying it just for the sake but I’ve seen all of hitz podcast but nothing tops this especially growing up in manny with uncles in the 90s on it
@@HassanKhan-vt6zb thank u bro. The 80s n 90s were different I am glad I survived and now made something out my life cause many didn’t n helping the youth not go down path
I really enjoyed listening to this, Thanks guys and thanks for putting out a good message for the youth. I hope it makes them reevaluate life and what path to take. Media culture has a lot to answer for, as do the government.🙏
Thank you n very well said. These young men n women need love time and away to see they can be anything than staying in poor areas and fighting for things they don’t own. GOD❤. Bless u
It's all a cycle, where the adults around the youth are also to blame for it all, but those same adults went through the same things and had the same influences themselves growing up; so history repeats itself generation after generation. Truth, education and strong yet humble guidance is what I believe is needed the most to break these destructive cycles in those kinda environments. I grew up in the same areas in the same exact eras Skelly is talking about here, so I know any solutions will never be as simple as any amount of talk will inevitably make it out to be, but it all doesn't have to be that complicated either.
I was locked up with his brother JJ in 2006-07 Lancasters Farms. He definitely got caught up in some stuff he will regret no doubt but looking back he had a good heart.
Hmmm.. I've known Matthew Norford since Royce Primary School & would chill with him in the "square" his bedroom, with his brothers... Remember the TRU Days?! We used to listen to No Limit Soilders for hours & hours on end until Ingrid told us to go home!😂 I was close to his uncle Eustace too. Glad you have stopped the madness and are trying to help the youth. Every 25th December, I always think of you. Hope your (3) children are doing well.. Your brothers too, Especially JJ. RIP Gary and Nathan..❤ Bless
Thank you for your comment. Who ever you are the omit days. 😂😂 me and Gary listening to them and the grove days ❤ memories. Glad I stopped too but what we all went through brought us closer cause it was only a few of us. Them brothers are doing good GOD❤ bless you
Repect to Skelly! Loved how honest and well spoken he was. I've worked with a lot of young people caught up in the road life and people who are willing to be as open and vulnerable as Skelly is make the biggest difference. There's no hype or agression with him. You can tell he's a genuine good guy who wants to help others. Big up!
Thank you for leaving your comment means a lot to me. GOD❤ bless you and the youth just need to be given a chance to be a youth and see they are cared about and can be anything in this world but a gangster or drug dealer. Consistency as well u have to be there for that young person whole heartedly or it won’t work. ❤
Drugs are this simple . When in jail I heard something so poetic but the guy saying didn't realise. I'm having a night out . This is drugs in the most simplest terms . I don't want to be me for a night day whatever. Drugs are to jump your problems. To hold ya self accountable is the way to cure . That don't mean you take all blame due where its needed . Real eyes realise real lies.
Big interview, That monster kody book autobiography of a gang member is the best ive ever read, and i managed to have a brief conversation with him on facebook before he passed few years ago, rip sanyika shakur aka monster kody
Nah I’m 42 and wars was 89 till 2009 so was active in it going against all ages. Not proud but nobody can’t say we weren’t in it and didn’t do our bit again not glorifying it ❤
This was one of my favourite podcasts. Skelly story just shows that it’s never to late to change your life. 🙌🙌
Hands down my favorite podcast to watch. Every guest has jaw dropping stories and Hitz is a fantastic host who knows how to listen and draw the best from his guests to keep the audience engaged.
Jeez this one’s deep. Was glued from the start, then he said about his brother dying. Feel like I’ve just watched a movie. One of them that gets you deep in your thoughts for ages after. God bless Matthew man 🙏🏼
Respect from Salford to this lad how he talks about race how he turned his life round and what he’s doing now to help young kids 👍🏻
Thank you mean a lot to me it does. I respect Salford and how they stood together till a certain point. Real everywhere have a good life and safe one mate
One of the best guest you’ve had in a while. You should bring more manny guys they don’t Gass it
Manchester back in the 90s and 2000s was a war zone, some serious villains across the city especially down south
Yeh but no gang bangers are villains they are just broke waste men
Name one person you know from them days! Sounds like someone who’s living someone else’s dream!
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@@leannemulholland7065You only needed to live in those areas to know who they were.... why do i need prove anything to you 😂
@@leannemulholland7065wabz, dabz, Darren McKenzie, raymond, fayce, gav, nuff 90,s killas!
What those of us who grew up in (and survived) that era of South Manchester went through, and the f'kry we took for granted, is something hardly anyone else in the country could ever truly understand.
None of us we're left unaffected into adulthood, and a lot grew into barely functioning (if at all) adults.
You didn't even have to be a gangster/criminal to constantly live in both a state of fear and vengefulness.
That shit truly stays with you for life.
Really does stick with you . Hope u are well bro ❤ and you are mentally good ❤. GOD❤ bless you
@@Anaiyakeeper thankyou. Blessings to you too.
Well said, you speak for a lot of people who lived through that era in South Manchester 🙌
i remember being at a party where gooch showed up, someone pulled a gun and it emptied out fast, i was 14 or 15 and never even considered the threat 🤯
@@jackosullivan3318 I used to help promote and organize garage, DnB and RnB nights in MC/R clubs throughout the late 90's and early 2000's, and Gooch used to get practically half our nights closed down with that shit.
Could listen to Skelly all day, proper genuine bloke glad he’s in the right lane now. When’s part 2?
Thank u so much brother means a lot ya comment part 2 should be coming soon and I appreciate you taking time to leave a comment GOD❤ bless u
Fraud him a fraud he ain’t no gangster from the M16 ends
Absolutely love this guy skelly, turned his life around massive respect
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His got a really really big widgey...
Smashed it brothers, Skelly’s story was unreal and happy he got out of that life and as always the host is amazing as he lets the podcast flow like a normal conversation❤
What an incredibly talented individual who has witnessed and experienced the harsh realities of street life. He has turned his life around and now serves as a positive example for the youth. His story is truly fascinating, and he should consider writing a book about it.
When I moved to Manchester in 2004 from London, I went from one chaotic city to another that was even more challenging. This was during the height of the gang wars, and I had no knowledge of Manchester’s gang culture at the time. I initially lived in the notorious Gooch gang territory before moving to Rusholme for student accommodation. I can count the number of times I witnessed shocking madness.
People think London has gangs, but in reality, it’s mainly crews and postcode wars. True gangs are found in Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Glasgow.
Thank you for your honest feedback and opinion means a lot to me. Every child should have love n a chance to make it in life 1message my company gives them that n much more. Glad to see u made it out of that era alive cause so many people n innocent didn’t GOD❤bless u
Thank you for watching 👊🏽
@@kickinupdustmedia jazakallah khair aki for a great interview. 👍🏾
Nah the fact that these videos arent all at atleast 100k views is criminal. This is the best podcast for this type of content. Everyone get liking and sharing!
I agree best podcast I’ve done to date. And because he is real n from the life we used to live he gets it
This came up on my newsfeed and I’m so glad I clicked on it. This interview is fantastic and what a well spoken man. His story telling is fantastic and I hope his story gets to a wider audience. Very vulnerable speaking about feeling love from his mum, very inspirational. Xx
❤❤ that made me tear up I am truely moved ❤. GOD❤ bless you for taking time to leave a comment. I have a deeper story to tell and part 2 will be deeper thank u again 😊
Great podcast! never met Matthew but heard of him from the youth work hes done on my old estate Bridgehall Stockport and by all accounts a top guy. I was same era growing up and whilst not as much gunplay and gangs it was rough and ready with lots of crime and drugs. I know a few people from the Stockport section in the gangwar book so his story resonates with me. A lot of my old mates are locked up still but i turned myself around through hard graft. All the best pal.
Thank u mate means a lot. Cause we committed crimes don’t mean we didn’t have hearts❤ hope you are doing good brother ❤ n GOD❤ bless you and your family brother❤
This is one of the best interviews and best guest I've seen so far on a podcast ...Stay blessed bro ONE
Thank u bro this touched ma ❤ keeps me going
Watched the whole episode. Blessings and peace be upon you skelly. God really is great. Credit to you also mate what a strong individual, your children can be proud of you when they grow. God bless you @@Anaiyakeeperand all the best mate
I went Royce primary school with Matthew & Gary RIP. Both of them were primary school friends. So glad that Matthews turned his life around. Good on you 👊🏽
Yes brother how are you doing. Thank you for the RIP means a lot to me. Gary weren’t no saint but he gave me my morals as don’t hurt women kids any people. Taught me about loving GOD❤ n being real n taking consequences of my actions. I am doing great hope you and family are doing good brother GOD❤ bless you
@@Anaiyakeeper Good to hear from you brother it's been a very long time hasn't it. Listen none of us are saints. I wasn't one myself. Been there done it and got the T-shirt to prove it. It's like you said. It's about turning your life around and there's always good in people. At least you've moved forward in your life and done good ❤️ be proud of who you are today and the love you can give others. Bless you Matthew. Respect brother. All the family's doing well too. Doing their own thing on and on different paths. You keep your head up brother yeah and I'll keep an eye out for you online and about. Some of my family are in fallowfield so I might see you knocking about. Stay blessed brother ❤️👊🏽
Hits is a good interviewer , lets u talk
Trying 👊🏽💚👊🏽
Allhumdulilah Hitz needs to keep this up as I find the brother very interesting to listen to
@kickinupdustmedia brits going and buying props , ain't sane as Illegal immigrants, getting benefits,housing,healthcare
way better than RTM, this platform is insightful
Really good point, this is such an underatted skill in the age of interviews and pod casts
I know Matthew on personal level and he is the most inspirational human being that I have ever come across. Could listen to his story every day ❤
Thank u so much for your kind words. ❤. GOD❤ bless u n Asher my good friend. X
Rate this Chanel! Level headed and mature compared to other podcasts tryna get reformed gangsters on! No ones over talking or comparing status! Shout out to you Hitz 💯
Humble and mature guy i couldnt imagine him doing what he did in his younger years
That why I was able to get away with a lot. I haven’t changed ma back self I always had a good heart made bad choices and always liked to laugh n have fun just channeled it wrong. I have had police say u didn’t do that ur the nice brother haha having manners n being friendly can open doors n make people see u different. ❤
Been watching this brother's podcast for a while..... This is next level, good work allhumabarik
This guy is a real one been through the trenches and survived he has taken losses that would crush most people and yet he still has a good heart and clearly changed his ways his story should be told to the youth today maybe it will help save lives
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Felt this whole interview, da realness and reality was real.. big you up bro 👊🏾
Thank you so much means a lot to me your thoughts and comments. GOD❤ bless you I wanna tell the whole story n pain need longer but this was the best podcast I’ve done ❤
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One of the best pods on your platform 👏
Skelly, I have just watched and listened, and I positively and respectfully admire your positive turnaround from the dark side of your past and where you are now in your life. This podcast is an inspirational one, and I truly hope those young ones who want to turn from the gun and now use a (shank) knife as the killing weapon on the UK streets listen and hear your story and say, "This is wrong," and pull up their pants, and start to love living life for longer. 👏👏👏kicking up dust. Big up.
Thank u your comment means slot. I just wanna help as many of the young people with the truth it all bullsxxx that life only takes from u not gives u u stay safe ❤ GOD❤ bless u and yours.
"The enemy is the one who has no heart and who's not with God"
Mathew Norford
“There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, or of a non-Arab over an Arab, and no superiority of a white person over a black person or of a black person over a white person, except on the basis of personal piety and righteousness.”
Prophet Muhammad PBUH
Thank you Hitz for another great conversation.
My dad still doesn't ring on my birthday.. he will send a card .. yet it still breaks my heart even at 39.. councilling did help.. but so much emotional hurting through my life.
As for the other stuff. Wow.. crazy.. Good to see you've turned around and grown up.. peace to you all .
Thank you for your comment means a lot and I’m sorry u went through that it not nice but u must be doing good in life. I have had no counselling cause in the black culture it was seen as being weak but working with the kids is my therapy ❤
@@Anaiyakeeper far from weak. Its helped me alot over the years in other stuff. Definitely good for reprogramming you're brain how it works. Definitely no user guide yo being a parent either , it's hard work hahah
One of the realist I’ve seen. What a story, was hooked from the start. When we getting the movie bro?
Bro that not even half of it bro 17 years before I changed me and Gary story is deep bro 😎 thank you for the Coment means a lot GOD❤ bless you bro
His upbringing same as mine around mossside brought up with violence this has took me back to them days it effects you Manchester was bad back in the day love listening to Mathew speaks from the heart ❤
Hope ur good tho with similar up bringing GOD❤ bless u
Love listening to your honesty knew everyone around them areas some even paid with there life’s nice to see someone leaving that life behind well done wish u well
@@LisaWoolfe-j5k thank you so much your words mean a lot. Those that didn’t may they rest in peace. ❤️ glad I had a brother that sacrificed him self for us. GOD❤️ bless you
You can tell he’s a good man just from his aura. And the story is mad was a serious guy.
Also goes you to show the importance of parents in the life you end up living. Wish him all the best in his life and future endeavours
Thank you for leaving ya thoughts means a lot. I have always had a good heart but the love for ma brother I chose to do that bullshit cause didn’t want to leave his side
It’s amazing that Matthew hasn’t got serious mental heath problems . Thank God he is ok , it’s good for the soul to talk about Traumatic things .. I know from personal experience .. well done Matthew for turning yr life around .. Big Up yrself .😊
Thank you very much for the kind n honest words. ❤ mental health yeh depression some days but after all I survived I keep pushing so Gary ain’t die in vain and ma kids see how not to give up life is but once. May GOD❤. bless you and your family. ❤
Thanks for this, great interview, no glamour, just the truth of of how your mental state is at the time when you're young
Thank you for your comment means a lot to me. The pain n trauma is wat made me suicidal at times n homicidal at times. Not knowing it ok to cry n be scared is normal but we taught u be strong all the time that bull crao
@@Anaiyakeeper we are from the same backgrounds and era even though I am older, I now work with children in a school setting as a mentor sharing experience and guidance
@@paulweston2246 ok brother keep sharing that message n GOD❤️ bless you brother
Was hooked from the beginning. New sub.
Keep up the good work
Really enjoyed your conversation eye opening and tragic as well as positive wishing you and Skelly great success
Came across this on yt awesome interview, respect from Salford ❤
First time watching this podcast. Skelly is well spoken and a great guest. The host does a great job in letting him talk then asking the small questions that allow Skelly to expand on what he’s said. Great work 🙌🏽
Thank u means alot❤takimg time to leave a comment GOD❤ bless u
I had my brothers wild cat bike.... when the screen stopped working 😂
Excellent podcast and huge respect for the honesty and vulnerability displayed. This touched my heart so hard! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Your comment my heart deeply means a lot to me taking time out to leave a comment. GOD❤ bless you and your family. It hard to be vulnerable and hard to be real these days cause people judge but judge me but least people learn from the podcast ❤
One life live it positively!! What a powerful message. Great interview, MASSIVE respect fornthe guest. Keep upnthe good work brother!!
Thank you so much brother you comment means a lot to me. I just hope I can get back home to HEAVEN❤ when it all said done. Hope you and your family are doing good n GOD❤ bless u
This was an amazing, open interview!! Fire
Glad this channel is getting so big definitely in the top 3 of podcasts hits its 💯 on his game and big up skelly amazing guy with an amazing story
Thank you so much. ❤ GOD❤ bless you and hitz is a genuine n real stand up man for respect for him. ❤
Matthew remember you from 7n with mrs Jones funny guy. I never seen basketball look so effortless what a special kid breaks my heart, God bless you mate love to you and yours
❤❤ wow that is a memory brother mrs jones haha. Yeh i loved basketball 🏀 was my escape and your comment made me smile n laugh thank u so much bro. ❤
Omg!!! Not that it relates but I started Burnage in 2002 and I was in 7n still! Loved that form! My tutor was Mr viney i think he was called
I pressed the like button before I watched interview wonderful insight 👍
Greatful for this podcast. Id like to hear him disscuss mental health issues in black and Asian men. Far to often men fail to get diognosed and it's brushed under the carpet. Really a big deal and we need our Muslim men to highlight it. InShaAllah.
Thank you brother I am wanting to these conversations because it needs to be addressed ❤ may ALLAH❤ bless u and yours
Thanks for the podcast 🤝🏼
Nuff love skelly for doing this. I grew up on Crondall Street between 1987-1994 and you've told it exactly as it was back then. Wish you well bro 👊🏾
Thank you brother means a lot bro ❤ hope u n fam ok GOD❤ bless you bro
You just gave me a paragraph and he got 2 words 😂😂
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That tickled me ngl🤦♂️😂😂😂
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That's how they rolled parents before the millennium
The crime podcasts are the best, heard of this brother skelly! Keep up the good work!
Thank you means a lot. I hope that I can make anybody that I work with or listen to me touch the soul. ❤ GOD❤. bless you
Epic story & respect for turning your life around.. 👏🏿
I was in stokeheath with norford, many years ago.. its where we spent the millennium.
Its good to see him doing well.
Much love bro
Lol same
Thank you brother. Them days were sad but met some good men in there. Basketball days n association haha 😝
Thank your for watching 👊🏽
Fantastic podcast, great connection between both of you, respect to Mathew for changing his life, very honest , you should be very proud that you found the light and defeated satan. You will save many souls brother, keep looking forward.🙏
Thank u so much ❤ this goes along way to ma soul made me smile. Hope you and your family are good and safe. Satan tray every day but when you are with GOD❤ he can’t touch you GOD❤ bless u ❤
This guy comes across as a good guy that was just brought up under the wrong circumstances.
My man is a real stepper, still giving his opps his respect too.
But this was deep tho, a lot of societal issues lay deep in this too, that need to be addressed. Big up Hitz for this one still 🦍
Real recognise real ❤ thank you for your comment ❤ glad I now step for the youth ❤. GOD bless u
@@Anaiyakeeper I hear you bro, more power and progress to you 💪🏾
This was one of the best episodes 🖤
Thank u ❤
What a guy, one of the best podcasts I've watched, and u can tell, he's articulate, and he doesn't need to chat no shit, this man skelly has lived it, top man, top vid, thanks for posting mate 👌💯.
Thank you means so much taking your time to comment GOD❤ bless u and your family. Lies get u no where and nobody learns from it. I am child of GOD❤ and love helping others even through ma own pain.
@@Anaiyakeeper Top man 💯, love to see those who made mistakes, paying a bit back, it's all about the next generation. Thanks for doing what you do 🙏💙.
@@MichaelParkinson-wz1nhthank u for being a supporter of the truth and progress to save the youth ❤. GOD❤ bless I brother
@@Anaiyakeeper that's what it's all about brother, God bless you and yours. 🙏💙.
@@MichaelParkinson-wz1nh thank u so much. GOD❤️ can do anything when you give your soul to him and ask for forgiveness and it a daily thing cause we all sin, but warm words from people like yourself help me carry on the fight even in the dark days
I was guna pass on this, I'm glad I clicked. Thank you your story gives me strength. Thank you
So glad I could help u in some way. I don’t do this for any other reason than to help people see we can get through anything ❤ GOD❤ bless u
Incredible story `! This brother deserves much respect !
Great podcast mathew keeping it real no bs . I remember what happend with gary back in the day .Doing a great thing and showing the youth that its not worth the trade off and there is a better way and path to walk that can be reach,d.
Keep up the great work and get that book written it will not only be a therapy but it will smash it re sales.
Thank you brother means a lot to me. I am glad that I am helping others and living positive life and ma kids good. Hope you and your family are safe n healthy ❤. GOD❤ bless you
Great to see this mate my daughter his part of the football team he coaches great man now I have watched this like him even more 👊
Thank you mate means a lot. The kids mean the world to me that they are happy and safe and know they can become anything they want n they are protected. You are a great parent so thank you GOD❤ bless you mate
Great story, wish your mum would of watched u play 😢 broke me.well done for turning your life around and helping others.
Tgank you so much for leaving ya thoughts GOD❤ bless you. She never came because ?? Wish I knew but that’s life we don’t let anybody break us
My guy KNEW about Salford. You could see it in his eyes.
So
Has he got a book ?? Man need that
Thank u brother I am working on it. It a long process and I can go deeper than on here and put Gary’s story in it. ❤ GOD❤ bless
Big up to these 2 this was a serious pod 💯💯
A good honest interview
Thank you 👊🏽
Good listen this. Glad to see you’ve turned your life around brother keep going man 🙏🏽
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Big up from leeds❤good conversation dis
Respect to the fella hes definitely tirned his life around its obviously took its toll to get there but least its negatively became a positive thing. Respect 💯 Stockport ways ... 👍
Thank you so much means a lot to me you leave a comment. Loosing Gary and having my daughter was the wake up call. GOD❤ gave me ma daughter so I can know real love again because I love my sons but a dad n his daughter is just different. GOD❤ bless u.
No glorification, very very real podcast
Thank you I don’t glorify that bullshxx life and wat we did n people lives we ruined. Nothing to brag about im more about the pain n mental side of it. Thank you for leaving a comment GOD❤ bless u
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This guy is proper, a true street soldier,wicked story, glad to see he came out good the other side, this guy has something you just can’t buy! EXPERIENCE
Thank you so much for your oh r thoughts and comment means a lot to me. I have my days where I wonder if I am impacting anybody or am I hell bound but seeing comments like this let me know I am so GOD❤ bless u and your family ❤
Best podcast I’ve watched about gang life respect to Matthew
Thank you brother it means a lot for u to take ya time to message. GOD❤ bless u and your family brother
@@Anaiyakeeperhonestly man not even saying it just for the sake but I’ve seen all of hitz podcast but nothing tops this especially growing up in manny with uncles in the 90s on it
@@HassanKhan-vt6zb thank u bro. The 80s n 90s were different I am glad I survived and now made something out my life cause many didn’t n helping the youth not go down path
Brilliant podcast....bway iron around like sweets. More Life. Love what you doing with your life now.
Great pod, big up
I really enjoyed listening to this, Thanks guys and thanks for putting out a good message for the youth.
I hope it makes them reevaluate life and what path to take. Media culture has a lot to answer for, as do the government.🙏
Thank you n very well said. These young men n women need love time and away to see they can be anything than staying in poor areas and fighting for things they don’t own. GOD❤. Bless u
It's all a cycle, where the adults around the youth are also to blame for it all, but those same adults went through the same things and had the same influences themselves growing up; so history repeats itself generation after generation.
Truth, education and strong yet humble guidance is what I believe is needed the most to break these destructive cycles in those kinda environments.
I grew up in the same areas in the same exact eras Skelly is talking about here, so I know any solutions will never be as simple as any amount of talk will inevitably make it out to be, but it all doesn't have to be that complicated either.
I was locked up with his brother JJ in 2006-07 Lancasters Farms. He definitely got caught up in some stuff he will regret no doubt but looking back he had a good heart.
Real talk and thank you for leaving a comment GOD❤ bless u
Great interview and hit's seems like he is eating well, man's putting them pounds on 😂😂
Hmmm..
I've known Matthew Norford since Royce Primary School & would chill with him in the "square" his bedroom, with his brothers... Remember the TRU Days?!
We used to listen to No Limit Soilders for hours & hours on end until Ingrid told us to go home!😂
I was close to his uncle Eustace too.
Glad you have stopped the madness and are trying to help the youth.
Every 25th December, I always think of you.
Hope your (3) children are doing well..
Your brothers too, Especially JJ.
RIP Gary and Nathan..❤
Bless
Thank you for your comment. Who ever you are the omit days. 😂😂 me and Gary listening to them and the grove days ❤ memories. Glad I stopped too but what we all went through brought us closer cause it was only a few of us. Them brothers are doing good GOD❤ bless you
@@Anaiyakeeper not forgetting when yous got your tattoos. TRU. Loool
And Gary music system used to flash and light up the whole room.
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@@purplerain3337 who is this cause only a few were there then
My bro another great video.
Thank you 👊🏽
We been there with the beatings, they didnt care where they hit you.
Anywhere that made you cry was it love or hate. ❤
A tolerant & intelligent debate
I hear what he’s saying about the “mum” thing
Another great podcast one love my brother
Colour doesn’t mean a thing 💯 amen 🙏 I’m from the 80 s your right 👏🏽 parents were sick 🤢 mothers was for the men not the kids
Thank you for commenting means alot❤ GOD❤ bless you. Colour means nothing it is the soul of a a human we should judge ❤
Speak for yourself, my parents don’t fit your description
@@cg6705 we’ll that’s good for you 👏🏽🙌🏽 I’m happy they don’t 💯🤩🥰
God bless this man what a sad story from start to end. What a heart he has, great podcast
Sad n true but can’t let it define u as a person n if I was to give up or be evil the streets n satan won n that will never happen
Real g what a personality. Good luck bro
Thank you means a lot ❤ GOD❤ bless you and your family ❤
Repect to Skelly! Loved how honest and well spoken he was.
I've worked with a lot of young people caught up in the road life and people who are willing to be as open and vulnerable as Skelly is make the biggest difference. There's no hype or agression with him. You can tell he's a genuine good guy who wants to help others.
Big up!
Real brother. God bless you and your family
Thank you so much. My kids are good and GOD❤ protects us. Your message means a lot and GOD❤ bless u brother
Great podcast! Glad you managed to turn it around!! Sorry to hear about your bro!! Keep doing the good stuff 👍🏾
Thank u GOD❤ bless that.
Completely resonate with this - C/Hill
GOD❤ bless you and hope u are ok and if was in that life are out n safe n life is treating you good have a good weekend ❤
Are u on spotify
Respect from Gorton I know this life.
Proper people big up Hitz and Skelly on this one ❤️💪🏻
Yes Brother 👊🏽💚👊🏽
Love @bigLew_gymbarz keep smashing it
The youth have a lot to learn from men like this.
Thank you for leaving your comment means a lot to me. GOD❤ bless you and the youth just need to be given a chance to be a youth and see they are cared about and can be anything in this world but a gangster or drug dealer. Consistency as well u have to be there for that young person whole heartedly or it won’t work. ❤
Drugs are this simple . When in jail I heard something so poetic but the guy saying didn't realise. I'm having a night out . This is drugs in the most simplest terms . I don't want to be me for a night day whatever. Drugs are to jump your problems. To hold ya self accountable is the way to cure . That don't mean you take all blame due where its needed . Real eyes realise real lies.
Loved this interview what a real authentic raw man! He deserves his happy ever after 🩵🧡💙
Thank you GOD❤ bless u. I am happy n love helping people.
Thank you for watched 👊🏽
matthew should be a regular on the podcast ♥️
Thank you so much GOD❤ bless you. ❤
💚💛❤️RESPECT💚💛❤️ ACE WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST DEALER YOU COULD SEE WHAT A MAN ACE USTICE NORFORD. A DON. 💚💛❤️LOVE AND MAD RESPECT💚💛❤️
Big interview, That monster kody book autobiography of a gang member is the best ive ever read, and i managed to have a brief conversation with him on facebook before he passed few years ago, rip sanyika shakur aka monster kody
That a big moment. Wat was he like. ?? That book is epic and a great read ❤
Big up the people who grew up in madhousers in the 70s 80s.mad times for some kids.
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Good luck to him but manchesters gunchester tag was from 89-96 before his time.
He was about 9 years old when the wars were live
Nah I’m 42 and wars was 89 till 2009 so was active in it going against all ages. Not proud but nobody can’t say we weren’t in it and didn’t do our bit again not glorifying it ❤
89 to 96? U obvs ain't from Manchester if you think they was from 89 to 96
@@44ccm I lived it from 87-2006 I’m not saying anymore as I’m not interested in the hype.
The war was long but the term Gunchester came 89 to 95
@@44ccmit seemed to chill out a little bit after 96-97 and heated well back up again around 99-2000 until about 2009-2012.
Serious interview