Cracking how you let the fella speak uninterrupted for 5/10 mins. Don’t see that too often. Everyone wants to talk about themselves. Refreshing to see. Keep it up Shaun, also need to get Geordie to have u and wildman back on
True geordie is the worst for what you just described lol people interviewed by him are lucky to finish a sentence Shaun and James English are smashing this subject to bits
Hitmanharding 007 the thing is mate, Shaun’s podcasts are more like interviews, whereas other podcasts eg true geordie or joe rogan- they are more like conversations. it’s a different style
I was in Winchester with Pepsi, I was the library orderly and enjoyed my conversations with him during his IPP struggles and discussing ways of helping and moving forward! If you see this mate well done on getting out and beating the system. All the best! Ben
Isolation, humiliation, cockroaches, brutalising, cells unfit for human habitation, dehydrating them, probably undernourished. This is not natural for human beings. We are naturally caring and compassionate. Why does the taxpayer have to fund treating these young men so badly? If you treated a dog, like these men tormented the young men entrusted to their care, you would be put in prison yourself! What irony. My heart goes out to all affected. I hope you have found peace.
I think it's a sexual thing with the screws I'd put my last penny on sexual abuse by the screws being common. Abuse of power against young guys equals sexual gratification for the closet screws.
I think that The Stanford Prison Experiment was meant to be a guide, because after the experiment nothing at all was done to prevent it from happening in actual prisons.
Note to everyone about cockroaches; Its much more of a big deal to find roaches in the UK than most of the US as it is colder, so we never see cockroaches anywhere unless it is especially filthy. No one casually has cockroaches in their house. Even if you pile up food on the floors it is no guarantee you will end up with cockroaches. So seeing one for us brits is especially horrific. It is is on the same level as the inside of your house being full of rats (not mice).
@Fhjthnl Lol Iuyo the good thing about Greece though is that there are lizards everywhere so they quickly gobble bugs. I actually spent two months on a Greek island and never saw a roach once, but I did see about 4 lizards everytime I went for a walk.
dfpguitar suprisingly I was walking down a canal path in the rain about two months ago, and I came across a tiny baby lizard in the middle of the path, in Lincolnshire so not normal. could never figure out how it got there, I wasn't aware we had lizards...
Great podcast Pepsi comes across really well and articulates himself brilliantly. The stories about Aylesbury are horrific he's a strong man to make it through that
these are addictive i started watching codi lachley at2.30am.then watched the prison officer one, that was brilliant.now im on this and its 9.45 am and ive just phoned in sick ,its monday so its ok .
@Galactic Pot-Healer certain people get attracted to certain jobs it's like priests being peadofiles same with prison guards and police being control freaks and psychopaths
Because of what the prisoners are in there for they are no longer seen as people but as inhuman and pieces of shit that they can do whatever they want to and it's justified and that they deserve it. Not all PO's are like that though.
@@djimma5080 The Priest thing is a totally different animal. It's not paedophiles entering the ministry, it's red blooded men being denied a normal sex life.
They need to show these in schools! It would make u think twice and know the consequences out weighs the reward. Great interview Shaun keep it up mate.
This must be the best interview so far. The guy speaks very clearly and he gives a proper insight into the system, his struggles and transition. Excellent Sean!
Shaun, your channel is one of the best means of crime prevention available, once the euphoria has past inmates are left at the mercy of other sub human inmates and guards taking out their lack of achievement on them until they end either laying in a bloody heap on a cold concrete floor, or completely institutionalised screwed for life.
This was a such a gripping interview. Wish all the best to Pepsi in his path to rebuild. He seems very genuine. Wouldn't wish his experience on anyone.
Loved this, listened to it on my way to and from work today. These types of videos are really important to help people understand that not every criminal is the same and also to help open people's eyes to the suffering that goes on within prisons. Fair play Shaun, keep up the amazing vids mate
I’d love to watch more of these Shaun mate. Really interesting and you have a really good knack of asking the right questions and knowing when to step in but also when to say nothing and the let the guest talk. Well done :)
Thank you Pepsi for your time, you are exceptionally intelligent man, your stories have been an eye opener especially in regards to the behaviour of the staff in one facility you were speaking of..their behaviour is unspeakable..in this circumstance, whom is the real criminal?
@@cduffy4925 you should check out O.G. Shadow Life after Crime and Prison channel mate. Shaun has had him on Skype interview and he's the real deal. Former Mexican Cartel from Sinaloa and still living there telling you as it is... He's a great guy, I've begun to get to know him, he's got heart. You wont find this level of knowledge, understanding and truth of the Mexican situation anywhere else. Peace Charlie UK 🇬🇧
Absolutely shocking stories, can't believe this is going on in the UK! Pepsi is really brave to speak on his experiences, he has been through some awful awful shit
I remember the story. It was predictable and suggests the pairing of the two was an act of sadistic racism committed by their so called guards. Did anyone get taken to account for their decision to make them share a cell considering that one was Asian and the other a known racist violent thug?
@@averagecomment123 I am sure many politicians know this but to canvass support for this is political death as the media and others who all take drugs will bring the full weight of the propaganda and self righteous machine against you. Journos the first ones to write a scoop doing you down about drug use will do so in between a few lines. Judges cops et al all snort or have done so. The toilets in the houses of parliament all tested positive for drug use. Like I said not for me and like Tobacco use which was 6 in 7 when I started (stopped 33 years ago) is now 1 in 7 who smoke. Only education and positive peer group pressure not to use drugs is the only solution. Locking people up is not a solution. Taxation government distribution education and help to ween off is the way forward.
@@chrissheppard5068 Too many people making too much money from the war on drugs. This is the crux of the problem IMO. The UK is starting to go very fast down the same prison industrial complex route as in the US.
as an australian that has experienced many of the same environments spoken about in this vid, but in australia, I applaud you both for shining a light into the darkness. the parallels in the brutality & injustice of our "justice" systems are astounding. to my mind, to a greater extent in australia, as, being an emergent nation, we adopt many of our practices from countries with longer histories. the reasoning behind the adoption of such blatantly callous & overtly detrimental processes is staggering. keep up the good work, Shaun. hopefully some of the light you shine on the darkness will eventually illuminate the antiquated australian mindset
U don't blame people who Rob people that owe money or scammed u banks arcades casino s are all scammers they not inccont people pls blive me they got all this money but in away the banks are running extortion raccats in there own way many not like the krays but it's no better it's still scamming people
Trendydogvegetarian nah tbf there was still house, house has been around for ages. And there was early techno just not like you know it. I’d be absolutely fine with garage and jungle mandem skankin out in the cell
As always, great content. Stumbled upon your channel a few weeks back and I am hooked. Hats off to you Shaun. Pepsi is a brilliant speaker and look forward to more from him.
This is a seriously good podcast he's very knowledgeable and articulate. Would be a good addition to your tours if you ever do one on prison life comparisons between the UK and the USA
What an illuminating and revealing documentary about U.K. prison conditions. Pepsi despite his background has shown himself to be knowledgable and a good talker. Helped by Shaun whose casual style puts his subjects at ease and gets them to open up.
Totally disgusting how this allowed to go on in uk prisons. There's a big thing about the high levels of suicides in our prisons which seem seems to be ignored, now I see why. I couldn't survive in these conditions. All the best wishes go out to Pepsi and enjoy your new journey.
This is probably one of your best interviews so far. Pepsi, well played.. You seem to have figured the game out. You've now got the tools to be something positive to others and more importantly to yourself. Do good, be lucky. Never go back. ;)
My God this is outrageous. So good you’re speaking out. Particularly letting young men know about everyone literally needs love & interaction. I worked with young offenders. Lasted 6 weeks because I was horrified what I saw. Inadequate men seem to go for the job, very childish, macho, sexist and lacking. You are amazing. You survived!!!!! I reported what I saw to inspectors & MP. Luckily that he’ll hole closed down. You are so brave !!!!!!
Wow...truly educational, harrowing, distressing but honest stories of prison life. This is a warning to all who heed a fast and violent life that it often ends up a nightmare that you can't escape. Thank you for being so honest. Best of luck
What's happening in the Scottish system? Many ex cons have spoken about freemason screws...criminal screws...drug dealing screws...and vile behavioural screws of every evil type.... and really bad stories such as this one. Well done to Pepsi here...who has turned it all around. Great effort Pepsi...your efforts will undoubtedly help others and that's what it's all about pal. Excellent video and content.
Hey Shaun, love your videos. You should try and talk to a former inmate of HMP Barlinnie, to really tell how bad the British (specifically Scottish) system can be.
I find it interesting - I did 4&an half months in Parkhead 2011 & *every* guy that was was brought in from BarL or Stobhill was shouting & screaming to be let out & put back into BarL. "This is fuckin Draconian! Let me back in the jail!!" *Every one* of them.
Such a brilliant interview. So shocking that such State sanctioned brutality could be happening just a few miles from where I live. I wish Pepsi all the best in moving forwards💖
That's a brilliant intricate story from Pepsi I've done a few years up north and can relate a lot too what he's saying especially about the set belting interveiw
2:17:15 thanks for this one Pepsi, I grew up in care and I now stand on my own two, I’m 20 my misses is 30 and despite all the sh** I did on the street or in care I managed to get a decent middle class lass and just beat that life. Got friends dying or on smack left right and centre. I can’t reallly be a child but I am quite grown up for my age (or so I’m told lol). Very nice to give us a shout out and it’s nice you haven’t forgotten where you’re from! :-)
Hey Shaun. Thanks for the videos. This one is excellent. I’m from England myself and have a similar background in that I moved to the US (NYC) and was heavy into the drug world. I never went to prison but spent time on rikers Island. I was eventually facing 10years and by some miracle I got a drug program instead. I like that your putting out a true version of the prison system for people to see. Rikers island is literally a gladiator type environment. People getting cut every day. Extortion. Gangs rule. And the COs are as fucked up as the inmates. Cheers.
Seems like a really lucky escape mate. Did you have a lot of brushes with the law to get put down or was it a big bust? I always think that here in the UK you get a lot of chances before you get the slammer, America seems a lot more strict I think.
No mate, respect to you. This interview has been the topic of my house for the past few days. Loke me, my daughter was enthralled by your life story. It's fantastic that you are putting that life behind you. Out of all that harrowing shit, this fact is what makes this almost a tale of positivity. You've got a rapier sharp brain and are also in touch with your emotions, a great combination. Your tale left no stone unturned, left me (and her) without questions as you covered every aspect of your horror (old Shaun did a pretty fair job of asking you the right questions too!!) You should tour schools. Small gatherings so you can talk to each of them. Man you could change a lot of lives but best of all you changed your own You are a diamond fella, get out there and spread your shine about.
Yeah for sure mate, they make you go mad if you have issues on top.. Was in Feltham in 1992, and was in the glass house in Colchester too.. mad times for sure see a bit, fair play you.. that's the thing the strong survive hard times keep it up brother 👊
I've had mates in every prison in London and the south of the UK. While they are pretty horrible, generally speaking if you keep your head down and get on with your time they are not to bad. They are nothing compared to the absolute hell you will face in America. The main difference between the US and the UK is it's very rare in the UK for some one to do life as in the rest of their life. This means even the worst offenders have some hope and some reason to behave. If you lock loads of people up and say you will never leave this place, as they do in America, they have nothing , they are deprived of all hope and from that point will become pure evil. These people then have nothing to live for but power with in the prison and will corrupt every thing they go near.
I love these interviews. I would have to say my favorite is Shaun’s though and that is because it brought light to something, well many things, I was so unaware of and one that I’m embarrassed of now, thinking Joe Arpaio was a good man and just went about things a bit different. I would never have imagined the lack of care and downright horrid conditions of the prisons he ran to be like that and would have never known if I did not come across your channel and video. He had done a documentary and/or news special, Arpaio that is, and obviously he looked like he was running a tight ship so I was stunned to hear Shaun’s story and description of the prisons there. I felt Shaun’s frustration and disappointment about him getting recognized as a great man and pardoned. I do believe if the truth was known about how the prisons under his management were really run he would have never been praised like he was. I am sorry that you had to hear and/or watch that happen after going through what you had or anyone for that matter. I do not hide the fact I am a Trump supporter but he got this very very wrong regarding Arpaio! Thank you for doing these videos and interviews! I really do wish I had some kind political power or any type of power to help bring radical change to the prison machine here in the USA! ❤️
It's interesting how Shaun's experiences show pretty much everything arpiao was doing and admitting to doing so nothing was new to you. Not being cynical just interesting.
Yeah man cannabis is a hell of a drug. It always made me want to drive up on the sidewalk in a stolen cement mixer filled with cottage cheese while wearing my old ladies neglige.
I wonder why there are no videos of UK women's prisons/YOI's on UA-cam? The only explanation I can think of the absence of videos of women's prison is that the footage would be too dark. Rape by male officers and possibly female on female rape (Just speculation) This is due to lack of funds, less staff, compassionate staff leaving, sadistic ones left.
this channel has deffo helped me 2 months ago every notification i got was abuse to a comment id made on channels that are just there to promote anger like gaming or football .people are so nice & friendly here its nice getting nice notifications & not the usual " youre dead when you come to our ground " bollocks :)
Wild man is great for me because I really like deciphering different accents. I've always had a knack for it, and I can understand Wildman the more I hear him. I'm looking forward to purchasing a wild man t-shirt with his photo on it when you get the merch online. Great shows, Shaun!
Happy New year Shaun and fantastic cast mate.. he seems like a really good lad and he has definitely educated himself .. Good look to him and as always topman 👍
Taking ownership of your lot and aiming upwards that's the only way out. Strange to see such a humble aware lad with such a sordid past. Even though many have suffered because of this lad he looks like he wants to make amends. Can't fault him for that. The alternative is more of the same and that doesn't help anyone
Shaun, compare these to your earlier interviews and this knocks spots of them. Well controlled and directed. Able to pull people back to the point, recap it, and when to do that. Good guest too; awful experience.
fascinating podcast never knew the UK prison service was that bad I've only ever heard good things about it .I went into UK military prison for a few weeks and it was a holiday camp .
What a great interview really interesting to hear about the cockroaches, people always mention them but you don’t realise how much they affect people. Wish men like this could advise the government and prison system. People like this would be the best to go back into prison and help others ...
40 min in, that's straight up torture on every level. Any notion of civility, humanity, mercy, justice, or morality is a farcical, demonic illustion as long this is not just permitted, but institutionalized on industrial scales. So there's our real world.
It’s a breath of fresh air to listen to someone who’s not biggin themselves up to be something they’re not. I’m surprised Shaun never said Pepsi is dressed in a 1920s prison uniform 😆
Good interveiw that states facts off what happens in uk prisons. Has anyone pursued a claim againts hmp and won as I currently have ongoing one about the treatment by the govs why I was in jail any advice ??
Nice insight into HMP system in the UK. Honest and down to earth without any of the "gangster" bravado . Good interview
Just seen a doc on HMP Alyesbury it is gloss over
Cracking how you let the fella speak uninterrupted for 5/10 mins. Don’t see that too often. Everyone wants to talk about themselves. Refreshing to see. Keep it up Shaun, also need to get Geordie to have u and wildman back on
James Todd I had to turn an interview of earlier as the interviewer kept butting in SO ANNOYING this is refreshing as you say 😭
These criminals love to boast about their exploits. Shaun knows this and just lets them talk. They love it you can see it.
True geordie is the worst for what you just described lol people interviewed by him are lucky to finish a sentence Shaun and James English are smashing this subject to bits
Hitmanharding 007 the thing is mate, Shaun’s podcasts are more like interviews, whereas other podcasts eg true geordie or joe rogan- they are more like conversations. it’s a different style
bigus dickus yeah you’re right but joe rogan talks about and too the guest truegeordie talks about himself
I was in Winchester with Pepsi, I was the library orderly and enjoyed my conversations with him during his IPP struggles and discussing ways of helping and moving forward! If you see this mate well done on getting out and beating the system. All the best! Ben
@@thepoliticalfederationofeq1216 full respect to you Pepsi, top top man, all the best to you my man., so head strong, be proud mush, be proud.!!! 👊👊
Winchester cold in winter.rounded roofs in cell built by French prisoners of war Wellington
The story about how the officers suicide baited these lads is the most sickening thing I've heard in so long.
but very true, been there, seen it, done it, wore the t.shirt.
Isolation, humiliation, cockroaches, brutalising, cells unfit for human habitation, dehydrating them, probably undernourished.
This is not natural for human beings. We are naturally caring and compassionate.
Why does the taxpayer have to fund treating these young men so badly?
If you treated a dog, like these men tormented the young men entrusted to their care, you would be put in prison yourself! What irony.
My heart goes out to all affected. I hope you have found peace.
I think it's a sexual thing with the screws I'd put my last penny on sexual abuse by the screws being common. Abuse of power against young guys equals sexual gratification for the closet screws.
I think that The Stanford Prison Experiment was meant to be a guide, because after the experiment nothing at all was done to prevent it from happening in actual prisons.
Note to everyone about cockroaches; Its much more of a big deal to find roaches in the UK than most of the US as it is colder, so we never see cockroaches anywhere unless it is especially filthy. No one casually has cockroaches in their house. Even if you pile up food on the floors it is no guarantee you will end up with cockroaches. So seeing one for us brits is especially horrific. It is is on the same level as the inside of your house being full of rats (not mice).
I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen a cockroach over here tbh. When I see em on holiday they make my skin crawl they’re horrid
@Fhjthnl Lol Iuyo the good thing about Greece though is that there are lizards everywhere so they quickly gobble bugs. I actually spent two months on a Greek island and never saw a roach once, but I did see about 4 lizards everytime I went for a walk.
dfpguitar I have never seen a cockroach in England EXCEPT in a zoo
dfpguitar suprisingly I was walking down a canal path in the rain about two months ago, and I came across a tiny baby lizard in the middle of the path, in Lincolnshire so not normal.
could never figure out how it got there, I wasn't aware we had lizards...
@@michaeljohnson7929 it is likely to have been a newt seeing as it was near water. They got so rare at one point they nearly went extinct.
Great podcast Pepsi comes across really well and articulates himself brilliantly. The stories about Aylesbury are horrific he's a strong man to make it through that
these are addictive i started watching codi lachley at2.30am.then watched the prison officer one, that was brilliant.now im on this and its 9.45 am and ive just phoned in sick ,its monday so its ok .
Did you manage to get to work brother?
You are a legend
Whack your boss with a hammer,get first hand experience then be a guest on a podcast 2035.Just a thought.
@@jasonbrown9016 lad fuck me this made me laugh 😂
Cody is a tw&t he got Pepsi recalled to prison the last time he was in.
That's just sickening to think the guards are living on the outside going home to their families after committing such horrors
@Galactic Pot-Healer certain people get attracted to certain jobs it's like priests being peadofiles same with prison guards and police being control freaks and psychopaths
some countries the screws are sent a message if they fuck with people and dont make it home
Because of what the prisoners are in there for they are no longer seen as people but as inhuman and pieces of shit that they can do whatever they want to and it's justified and that they deserve it. Not all PO's are like that though.
@@djimma5080 The Priest thing is a totally different animal. It's not paedophiles entering the ministry, it's red blooded men being denied a normal sex life.
@@lalonguecarabine4952 that's bullshit denying a man sex will not turn him into a child rapist child abuse does not work like that
They need to show these in schools! It would make u think twice and know the consequences out weighs the reward. Great interview Shaun keep it up mate.
That would be telling kids it's okay to violate human rights as long as someone has been convicted of a crime, though.
This must be the best interview so far. The guy speaks very clearly and he gives a proper insight into the system, his struggles and transition. Excellent Sean!
Shaun, your channel is one of the best means of crime prevention available, once the euphoria has past inmates are left at the mercy of other sub human inmates and guards taking out their lack of achievement on them until they end either laying in a bloody heap on a cold concrete floor, or completely institutionalised screwed for life.
This was a such a gripping interview. Wish all the best to Pepsi in his path to rebuild. He seems very genuine. Wouldn't wish his experience on anyone.
Loved this, listened to it on my way to and from work today. These types of videos are really important to help people understand that not every criminal is the same and also to help open people's eyes to the suffering that goes on within prisons. Fair play Shaun, keep up the amazing vids mate
Half hour in and im hooked. He tells the story's brilliantly.
Respect
Dont listen then 😂
@Pep Watson is that you? You out now?
I’d love to watch more of these Shaun mate. Really interesting and you have a really good knack of asking the right questions and knowing when to step in but also when to say nothing and the let the guest talk. Well done :)
Thank you Pepsi for your time, you are exceptionally intelligent man, your stories have been an eye opener especially in regards to the behaviour of the staff in one facility you were speaking of..their behaviour is unspeakable..in this circumstance, whom is the real criminal?
10 minutes in and I paused this. Deserves to be watched on the big screen later and have a tipple watching it.
So f'n interesting.
what's ur tipple?
kevin Singh deffo means a wank
Jm 69 grow up kid
A tipple means a good ass fucking mate
Agreed
Popped in for 10 minutes and stayed the whole way through....
Good fortune Pepsi, follow your new outlook to the end.
Peace
Charlie UK 🇬🇧
Same mate, it's good to find something interesting and not watch the usual UA-cam crap.
@@cduffy4925 you should check out
O.G. Shadow Life after Crime and Prison channel mate.
Shaun has had him on Skype interview and he's the real deal.
Former Mexican Cartel from Sinaloa and still living there telling you as it is...
He's a great guy, I've begun to get to know him, he's got heart.
You wont find this level of knowledge, understanding and truth of the Mexican situation anywhere else.
Peace
Charlie UK 🇬🇧
Absolutely shocking stories, can't believe this is going on in the UK! Pepsi is really brave to speak on his experiences, he has been through some awful awful shit
Aylesbury isn't like this anymore. Thank god
Shaun. Huge fan. I am a defense attorney in Maricopa County. I worked with the judges you appeared before
A Skype call between you and Shaun would make for a great video...
GerryBolger I agree
HELLO FROM THE OTHER SIIIIIIDE
I bet you've "worked with" a lot of my friends here in Scottsdale
😉😉😉
The story about the young indian boy being beaten to death the day before his release - absolutely heartbreaking.
Jenny Mc boohoo
It's like horror movie
yeah, fucking disgusting medieval human behavior
I remember this being on panarama or some similar documentary about the nazi and the Indian boy.
I remember the story. It was predictable and suggests the pairing of the two was an act of sadistic racism committed by their so called guards. Did anyone get taken to account for their decision to make them share a cell considering that one was Asian and the other a known racist violent thug?
I have never done drugs and I never will but one thing is for sure the criminalization of drugs and the war on drugs is a disaster.
Speaking the truth mate. Drugs are destructive, but the war on drugs is just that. It's a war and people are suffering for it, not benefiting.
@@averagecomment123 I am sure many politicians know this but to canvass support for this is political death as the media and others who all take drugs will bring the full weight of the propaganda and self righteous machine against you. Journos the first ones to write a scoop doing you down about drug use will do so in between a few lines. Judges cops et al all snort or have done so. The toilets in the houses of parliament all tested positive for drug use. Like I said not for me and like Tobacco use which was 6 in 7 when I started (stopped 33 years ago) is now 1 in 7 who smoke. Only education and positive peer group pressure not to use drugs is the only solution. Locking people up is not a solution. Taxation government distribution education and help to ween off is the way forward.
@@averagecomment123 drugs CAN be destructive, not all of them are bad
good plan let people go 7/11 buy some meth what could go wrong.
@@chrissheppard5068 Too many people making too much money from the war on drugs. This is the crux of the problem IMO. The UK is starting to go very fast down the same prison industrial complex route as in the US.
as an australian that has experienced many of the same environments spoken about in this vid, but in australia, I applaud you both for shining a light into the darkness. the parallels in the brutality & injustice of our "justice" systems are astounding. to my mind, to a greater extent in australia, as, being an emergent nation, we adopt many of our practices from countries with longer histories. the reasoning behind the adoption of such blatantly callous & overtly detrimental processes is staggering. keep up the good work, Shaun. hopefully some of the light you shine on the darkness will eventually illuminate the antiquated australian mindset
olkasbrix , big words collection.
"You had people playing garage,jungle" lol deffo sounds like 2000
...or hell...(no house or techno)
U don't blame people who Rob people that owe money or scammed u banks arcades casino s are all scammers they not inccont people pls blive me they got all this money but in away the banks are running extortion raccats in there own way many not like the krays but it's no better it's still scamming people
Trendydogvegetarian nah tbf there was still house, house has been around for ages. And there was early techno just not like you know it. I’d be absolutely fine with garage and jungle mandem skankin out in the cell
Aylesbury probably less of a prison than Nass
@@Al_o_bri lol do you mean the festival
Uploaded right when I have to get a 3 hour train, perfect! Love the content Shaun keep it up man you're doing a great thing
rip your battery
A 3 hour train???? What jail you in??? It must be the first Thursday of the month.
where you catching that train to . Mars ?
As always, great content. Stumbled upon your channel a few weeks back and I am hooked. Hats off to you Shaun. Pepsi is a brilliant speaker and look forward to more from him.
This is a seriously good podcast he's very knowledgeable and articulate. Would be a good addition to your tours if you ever do one on prison life comparisons between the UK and the USA
I think this is one of the best podcasts that he’s done, amazing to learn about the uk prison and US
Great interview with Pepsi. I haven’t been to prison but I’m inspired by his positivity and outlook on life. Good luck Pepsi.
Love that hug at the end. Very eye opening stuff, great conversation. Thanks gents.
What an illuminating and revealing documentary about U.K. prison conditions. Pepsi despite his background has shown himself to be knowledgable and a good talker. Helped by Shaun whose casual style puts his subjects at ease and gets them to open up.
Pepsi is a really good speaker, would love to hear his thoughts again in future! Thanks for putting out another great talk Shaun, really inspiring!
Looks like a moby convention lol
LOL
Mmmmmmmm lordy
Why does heart feel so. Go. Are the two encore songs followed by a joint I'm a hippy
Underrated comment
😂😂😂
Who else is tripped out by how mild and well spoken he is? Hard to picture him in the scenes he describes
Deffo another side to him
I think it’s a testament to the the English society and schools, they produce articulate citizens.
@@peequod This is totally untrue and a grossly romanticised view of England 😂
Really enjoyed this. Much as I enjoy listening to Shaun’s perspective, Pepsi here offers so much applicable wisdom for UK chaps
Totally disgusting how this allowed to go on in uk prisons. There's a big thing about the high levels of suicides in our prisons which seem seems to be ignored, now I see why. I couldn't survive in these conditions. All the best wishes go out to Pepsi and enjoy your new journey.
This is probably one of your best interviews so far. Pepsi, well played.. You seem to have figured the game out. You've now got the tools to be something positive to others and more importantly to yourself. Do good, be lucky. Never go back. ;)
Great interview. Fascinating, terrifying, moving. Thank you both. And a hug at the end - class.
What an amazing, intelligent and admirable man Pepsi is. Thank you very much for this.
Shaun - just move the guy's mic! You got the fancy kit - you don't need to keep telling him to sit up... Good vid mate.
My God this is outrageous. So good you’re speaking out. Particularly letting young men know about everyone literally needs love & interaction. I worked with young offenders. Lasted 6 weeks because I was horrified what I saw. Inadequate men seem to go for the job, very childish, macho, sexist and lacking. You are amazing. You survived!!!!! I reported what I saw to inspectors & MP. Luckily that he’ll hole closed down. You are so brave !!!!!!
Good God prison just sounds like hell. So glad I've never had to go through that.
There's still time for that
Wow...truly educational, harrowing, distressing but honest stories of prison life. This is a warning to all who heed a fast and violent life that it often ends up a nightmare that you can't escape. Thank you for being so honest. Best of luck
What's happening in the Scottish system? Many ex cons have spoken about freemason screws...criminal screws...drug dealing screws...and vile behavioural screws of every evil type.... and really bad stories such as this one. Well done to Pepsi here...who has turned it all around. Great effort Pepsi...your efforts will undoubtedly help others and that's what it's all about pal. Excellent video and content.
Hey Shaun, love your videos. You should try and talk to a former inmate of HMP Barlinnie, to really tell how bad the British (specifically Scottish) system can be.
I find it interesting - I did 4&an half months in Parkhead 2011 & *every* guy that was was brought in from BarL or Stobhill was shouting & screaming to be let out & put back into BarL. "This is fuckin Draconian! Let me back in the jail!!" *Every one* of them.
Yip most of our prisoners from barlinnie want straight back.
Such a brilliant interview. So shocking that such State sanctioned brutality could be happening just a few miles from where I live. I wish Pepsi all the best in moving forwards💖
In and out of yoi's from when I was 18, this is bringing back some crazy memories
Randy Orton did this propel you into wrestling?
Stop.
That's a brilliant intricate story from Pepsi I've done a few years up north and can relate a lot too what he's saying especially about the set belting interveiw
Norwich g wing 1997 no glass in windows and ive never been so cold. Man ive got nearly 20 years worth of stories
You should try messaging Shaun on Instagram or some type of social media
Do you develop an immunity to the cold after a while or does it just stay fucked?
@D C lol
@T K do you hope people are getting bummed inside????
Give it a rest
2:17:15 thanks for this one Pepsi, I grew up in care and I now stand on my own two, I’m 20 my misses is 30 and despite all the sh** I did on the street or in care I managed to get a decent middle class lass and just beat that life. Got friends dying or on smack left right and centre. I can’t reallly be a child but I am quite grown up for my age (or so I’m told lol). Very nice to give us a shout out and it’s nice you haven’t forgotten where you’re from! :-)
Hey Shaun. Thanks for the videos. This one is excellent. I’m from England myself and have a similar background in that I moved to the US (NYC) and was heavy into the drug world. I never went to prison but spent time on rikers Island. I was eventually facing 10years and by some miracle I got a drug program instead. I like that your putting out a true version of the prison system for people to see. Rikers island is literally a gladiator type environment. People getting cut every day. Extortion. Gangs rule. And the COs are as fucked up as the inmates. Cheers.
Seems like a really lucky escape mate. Did you have a lot of brushes with the law to get put down or was it a big bust? I always think that here in the UK you get a lot of chances before you get the slammer, America seems a lot more strict I think.
Wow. Utterly gripping. Keep on keeping on Pepsi. Shaun, keep us up to date about this bloke. Epic story teller
No mate, respect to you. This interview has been the topic of my house for the past few days. Loke me, my daughter was enthralled by your life story. It's fantastic that you are putting that life behind you. Out of all that harrowing shit, this fact is what makes this almost a tale of positivity. You've got a rapier sharp brain and are also in touch with your emotions, a great combination.
Your tale left no stone unturned, left me (and her) without questions as you covered every aspect of your horror (old Shaun did a pretty fair job of asking you the right questions too!!)
You should tour schools. Small gatherings so you can talk to each of them. Man you could change a lot of lives but best of all you changed your own
You are a diamond fella, get out there and spread your shine about.
Yeah for sure mate, they make you go mad if you have issues on top..
Was in Feltham in 1992, and was in the glass house in Colchester too.. mad times for sure see a bit, fair play you.. that's the thing the strong survive hard times keep it up brother 👊
Yet another amazing interview by Shaun! These storeis are changing perspective on life big time. I love how detailed this whole interview was.
Brilliant video - His story about Alesbury young offenders was INSANE - Thanks so much Shaun
A pleasure to listen to someone so open and intelligent. I have a lot of respec for this guy.
This dude is great, he's a hard man but he doesn't act like it. Dude's got the best body language helps portray what he's saying well.
Your profile photo 😅 now that guy was a tripper
Pepsi is still the most articulate guest you’ve had. Write to him Shaun. Come on mate
I've had mates in every prison in London and the south of the UK. While they are pretty horrible, generally speaking if you keep your head down and get on with your time they are not to bad. They are nothing compared to the absolute hell you will face in America.
The main difference between the US and the UK is it's very rare in the UK for some one to do life as in the rest of their life. This means even the worst offenders have some hope and some reason to behave. If you lock loads of people up and say you will never leave this place, as they do in America, they have nothing , they are deprived of all hope and from that point will become pure evil. These people then have nothing to live for but power with in the prison and will corrupt every thing they go near.
Never looked at it like that, but yeah you're right
Bull shit
You're mates know you don't
@@20tinyt13 What on earth are you talking about?
Another great interview Shaun+Pepsi, brilliant to hear authentic stories.
7:50 the moment you both say to each other telepathically 'no one listens to classical music in the UK prisons'
Excellent interview, Shaun. Pepsi is an intelligent bloke and speaks really eloquently about his time inside. Fascinating.
This is one hell of an interesting interview, and Pepsi sounds like a really interesting character.
Love this guy, very articulate and glad he came through that, respect
Is that Prisonthony Fantano?
The fact that you got 48 likes aswell.. It's leaking
I'm feeling a light to decent 6 on this prison
Great story Pepsi Watson I couldn't stop watching, best off luck with everything you do in life and keep up the good work. Thanks shaun and team.
This guys a great story teller
I love these interviews. I would have to say my favorite is Shaun’s though and that is because it brought light to something, well many things, I was so unaware of and one that I’m embarrassed of now, thinking Joe Arpaio was a good man and just went about things a bit different. I would never have imagined the lack of care and downright horrid conditions of the prisons he ran to be like that and would have never known if I did not come across your channel and video.
He had done a documentary and/or news special, Arpaio that is, and obviously he looked like he was running a tight ship so I was stunned to hear Shaun’s story and description of the prisons there.
I felt Shaun’s frustration and disappointment about him getting recognized as a great man and pardoned. I do believe if the truth was known about how the prisons under his management were really run he would have never been praised like he was.
I am sorry that you had to hear and/or watch that happen after going through what you had or anyone for that matter. I do not hide the fact I am a Trump supporter but he got this very very wrong regarding Arpaio!
Thank you for doing these videos and interviews! I really do wish I had some kind political power or any type of power to help bring radical change to the prison machine here in the USA!
❤️
It's interesting how Shaun's experiences show pretty much everything arpiao was doing and admitting to doing so nothing was new to you.
Not being cynical just interesting.
Yeah man cannabis is a hell of a drug. It always made me want to drive up on the sidewalk in a stolen cement mixer filled with cottage cheese while wearing my old ladies neglige.
lmfao
Do it!
im nursing a semi
100% truth
Glad to know that people are carrying the legacy of George Michael
Pepsi your an inspiration for me to stay out of prison and off. Drugs I have massive respect for you and what you are doing respect Tommy b
MAN SAID MITSUBISHI TURBO'S THO, ABSOLUTE OG
was about to leave my house then started this...aint going anywhere now! great stuff again
Top guest Pepsi. respect. nice one Shaun great work.
Who knew listening to two hours of conversation could be so captivating.
it would be interesting to get a comparison to women’s prison, in the UK and US
Eden Bridgeso wwwwf p6
I wonder why there are no videos of UK women's prisons/YOI's on UA-cam? The only explanation I can think of the absence of videos of women's prison is that the footage would be too dark. Rape by male officers and possibly female on female rape (Just speculation) This is due to lack of funds, less staff, compassionate staff leaving, sadistic ones left.
women’s prison is just drama drama and more drama lol
Had a ex in 5 years just imagine 😳😐😅
this channel has deffo helped me
2 months ago every notification i got was abuse to a comment id made on channels that are just there to promote anger like gaming or football .people are so nice & friendly here its nice getting nice notifications & not the usual " youre dead when you come to our ground " bollocks :)
Who won the league bud;)
Excellent interview! He is really great explaining his experience. Felt like I was there.
Rules are simple.
Don't grass/snitch
Don't get into debt
Keep clean
Mind your manners
Always stand up for yourself no matter how scared you might be.
If they dis this they wouldn't be in prison
Wild man is great for me because I really like deciphering different accents. I've always had a knack for it, and I can understand Wildman the more I hear him. I'm looking forward to purchasing a wild man t-shirt with his photo on it when you get the merch online. Great shows, Shaun!
Pepsi you are fantastic!! I am an ex officer and I've absolutely loved your story. I hope you are doing well man ❤
Happy New year Shaun and fantastic cast mate.. he seems like a really good lad and he has definitely educated himself .. Good look to him and as always topman 👍
Taking ownership of your lot and aiming upwards that's the only way out.
Strange to see such a humble aware lad with such a sordid past. Even though many have suffered because of this lad he looks like he wants to make amends. Can't fault him for that. The alternative is more of the same and that doesn't help anyone
Dont be fooled by the little Scrote! Hes still on the police radar & hes a known GRASS!!!
Another great podcast!
Keep up the good work Shaun.
Thanks
Shaun, compare these to your earlier interviews and this knocks spots of them. Well controlled and directed. Able to pull people back to the point, recap it, and when to do that. Good guest too; awful experience.
fascinating podcast never knew the UK prison service was that bad I've only ever heard good things about it .I went into UK military prison for a few weeks and it was a holiday camp .
That's not real prison
Met Shaun in Waterstones in Altrincham when he was promoting his book. Decent lad.
What a great interview really interesting to hear about the cockroaches, people always mention them but you don’t realise how much they affect people. Wish men like this could advise the government and prison system. People like this would be the best to go back into prison and help others ...
40 min in, that's straight up torture on every level. Any notion of civility, humanity, mercy, justice, or morality is a farcical, demonic illustion as long this is not just permitted, but institutionalized on industrial scales. So there's our real world.
I hope Pepsi is enjoying life after getting through the system. I would love to hear what he is most grateful for at present.
You poor man. Very harrowing stories. My thoughts are with you. xxx
This was an awesome interview.. much respect from PHILLY
When he said "where Venables and Thompson went", my first reaction was "Terry Venables and Phil Thompson went to prison?"
It’s a breath of fresh air to listen to someone who’s not biggin themselves up to be something they’re not. I’m surprised Shaun never said Pepsi is dressed in a 1920s prison uniform 😆
Had no interest really in prison stuff until I stumbled on these videos by accident, and now I've gotta say, they're pretty interesting.
I had cockroachs literally falling on my face when i slept at Casuarina max prison in Western Australia. Got use to it strangely.
Really enjoyed this. Pepsi is a fascinating guy.
I've been in the ways n the bank absolutely horrific I'm a good boy now
This production is amazing, well done Shaun glad to see you doing so well
Good interveiw that states facts off what happens in uk prisons. Has anyone pursued a claim againts hmp and won as I currently have ongoing one about the treatment by the govs why I was in jail any advice ??
The single best podcast I've ever watched!