Standing Eight episode 8 - Featuring Graham 'Abo' Henry

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • We talk to Graham Henry about his life as an underworld enforcer, his relationship with Neddy Smith and the green light they received from corrupt police of that era

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  • @da_nny-qh3ps
    @da_nny-qh3ps 4 роки тому +25

    You are the master of your own mind.....gold

    • @jamessouthon651
      @jamessouthon651 3 роки тому +1

      Graham i saw u at hornsby police boys club when u climbed in threw the windows in the boxing gym it was 1977 u and ur mates weren't allowed threw the front door

    • @spitzndtruth1484
      @spitzndtruth1484 3 роки тому

      He's a 100% right

  • @leftyruggerio3133
    @leftyruggerio3133 4 роки тому +22

    Men like Abo Henry are few and far between. Still has plenty of dash for his age. Cut from a different cloth!!!

    • @TheAlmightyClipse
      @TheAlmightyClipse 3 роки тому

      Probably why he's the last bloke standing!!!! 😅

    • @MarksREmarks
      @MarksREmarks 3 роки тому

      lefty ruggerio: yeah, he's a real fuckin sweetheart.

  • @TheAlmightyClipse
    @TheAlmightyClipse 3 роки тому +11

    I watched the 2 hour 40 min clip on the "Gypsy Tales" channel and loved every second of it!! I can't believe as a 29 year old born & bred in Australia I've ONLY just heard about Graham "Abo" Henry. That was through that awesome short vid of him on VICE's UA-cam channel... Real old school, knock about type of fella! Definitely the last of a dying breed!! The fact that he's the last man standing of that era, that's either NOT dead or doing life in prison, is a true testament to his character... Thanks for sharing your story with us.

    • @malsmith2012
      @malsmith2012 2 роки тому

      You should definitely watch blue murder which was illegal in NSW while all the icac investigations were going on. My old man got a copy on VHS and it was awesome. Nice to hear Graham's side of things I certainly look at neddy differently now..

  • @Dan_Ben_Michael
    @Dan_Ben_Michael 3 роки тому +7

    Take a swig every time Graham Henry says “ya know” and see how quickly you get drunk.

  • @zaneryan786
    @zaneryan786 2 роки тому +2

    Stan The Man Smith killed Christopher Dale "Rentakill" Flannery.

  • @nicholasanonymous6796
    @nicholasanonymous6796 3 роки тому +5

    Graham is a interesting character and has been through a lot of action and bullshit, at least he had a code when doing stuff back in the old days. Wonder if he knew what happened to mick sayers. Great interview.

  • @323v6
    @323v6 3 роки тому +7

    Someone MUST approach him for a movie or mini series, but ONLY with his input ! Would be a fascinating watch, would have to include his spiritual side as well, as it's saved his life on so many occasions

    • @stantutak5579
      @stantutak5579 2 роки тому

      I heard Abo bashed Regan
      Can't imagine

  • @stantutak5579
    @stantutak5579 2 роки тому +2

    Heard he bashed Regan ??

    • @danrobinson572
      @danrobinson572 2 роки тому +1

      He knocked him clean out!!

    • @stantutak5579
      @stantutak5579 2 роки тому

      Thought he may have squared off at later date !!

  • @oompaloompa9393
    @oompaloompa9393 3 роки тому +4

    I'd love to hear more about those wild 80's , in particular if Ned Smith & John Singleton worked together along with their story about the Thailand saga...

  • @beklerken1
    @beklerken1 3 роки тому +5

    A fine example of a staunch,tough old school crim who earned his respect.Abo should get some attention from the MSM rather than Rodger the dodger and that informer Chopper Read in my opinion.

    • @jw-vx8im
      @jw-vx8im 2 роки тому +1

      Chopper a liar and a storyteller

    • @beklerken1
      @beklerken1 2 роки тому

      @@jw-vx8im And nothing less. well said my good friend.

  • @CRAIG5835
    @CRAIG5835 4 роки тому +10

    Kiwi viewer here, Abo seems a stand up guy and a great yarn teller, i could listen to him for hours, in fact he woulda been a great cell mate. Im gunna get his book now im aware of it. Good onya Abo.

  • @AUSBennyb
    @AUSBennyb 4 роки тому +6

    Not many old school Aussies left, on ya abo

    • @danrobinson572
      @danrobinson572 3 роки тому +1

      There is on more living in Queensland. Russell Cox mad dog..

    • @paulcuntt1728
      @paulcuntt1728 3 роки тому

      Old school crims

  • @mfatcat1978
    @mfatcat1978 4 роки тому +4

    Hi guys ,,, love that ya doin Aussie pods, there so many colourful characters out there, maybe see if Andrew Summons, ben cussins or mick gatto.. love the gangster stuff... keep up the work you guys..

  • @LokoSamoan
    @LokoSamoan 4 роки тому +8

    the little trick where he pretended two others were with him inside and plotting how to take the guys out outside I think it was he said in another podcast

  • @Autopilot132
    @Autopilot132 4 роки тому +5

    Australian Legend!!

  • @johndunlop8682
    @johndunlop8682 4 роки тому +2

    Very wise old man ,,, true old style crim 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

  • @wisencareful4645
    @wisencareful4645 21 день тому

    In today’s world of electronic surveillance Abo would last 10 mins if he operated as he did in the past. I’m retired 6 yrs out of what was the leading surveillance force in Australia & people have no idea of the capabilities we had then. Trouble is we only dealt with major groups & little folk like Abo operated until they reached a certain size or murder was involved.

  • @wisencareful4645
    @wisencareful4645 21 день тому

    In today’s world of electronic surveillance Abo would last 10 mins if he operated as he did in the past. I’m retired 6 yrs out of what was the leading surveillance force in Australia & people have no idea of the capabilities we had then. Trouble is we only dealt with major groups & little folk like Abo operated until they reached a certain size or murder was involved.

  • @tevita101
    @tevita101 2 роки тому +1

    31:27

  • @julianshalders6047
    @julianshalders6047 11 місяців тому

    Jeff's a legend 🥊 abo's a legend too but not as a professional world champion boxer 😂, candid interview with abo guy's 👌, funny confident bloke, wise tough man 👍👌🙏

  • @gregc5316
    @gregc5316 3 роки тому +2

    Neddy bashed Abo. Abo is jealous of Neddy always has been.

    • @diggintheblueswithaparrot1329
      @diggintheblueswithaparrot1329 2 роки тому +2

      Prove that

    • @rwilko9525
      @rwilko9525 2 роки тому +1

      He’s quoting blue murder, abo has never said he got bashed by neddy. Even if he did... he still survived 20 hits. Up yours Greg C

  • @kinghitbook
    @kinghitbook 4 роки тому +3

    One of the best book I have read. Great podcat.

  • @mikedemike5393
    @mikedemike5393 Рік тому

    THERE ARE RUMOURS EVEN EARLIER THAT sMITH did a deal to sink Ray Denning.

  • @speksone
    @speksone 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for not interrupting the guest like most people do! Nice interview lads!

  • @Paul-z4q
    @Paul-z4q 3 місяці тому

    29:08, "and then, out come, the ahh, airconditioner" 😂😂 f#ckin grouse 🤙

  • @danrobinson572
    @danrobinson572 3 роки тому +3

    I can’t wait to see the movie about Abo Henry life. If they do make it hopefully it goes from child hood up to present day. And who would play Abo? I think a tv series would show off the stuff. Like that blue murder have it a movie version and have it on Netflix or something.

    • @chrish4469
      @chrish4469 3 роки тому +1

      Peter Phelps played Abo in Blue murder in 1995

    • @danrobinson572
      @danrobinson572 3 роки тому

      @@chrish4469 yeah and played a great part.

  • @miguelsanchez6370
    @miguelsanchez6370 3 роки тому +1

    Hahaha got a great laugh seeing Abo advertising the security screens at the start after all his history. Thanks for getting him on the show boys. One bloke I’d love to have a beer with. 🤙

  • @grahamwood2130
    @grahamwood2130 4 роки тому +2

    Neddy smith's mate. Graham is a great story teller. Jeff will always be a legend

    • @carolbrady658
      @carolbrady658 Рік тому +1

      Don't know if they were mates in the end...

  • @danrobinson572
    @danrobinson572 3 роки тому +1

    At 44:34 he meant Laurie Pendergast not Johnson.

  • @frontman62
    @frontman62 4 роки тому +2

    Love it hard man good stories

  • @stefanosprokopis6974
    @stefanosprokopis6974 8 місяців тому

    Thats some serious domestic violence

  • @jeremywentworth1833
    @jeremywentworth1833 Рік тому

    After watching a boat load of Aussie crime related stuff, Abbo is definitely the top boy Aussie ex Crim over the last 3 or 4 years I've Scene maybe 7 or 8 interviews with him and their all fantastic, 20 attempts on his life , he's 1 lucky bastard , they've given up now, scene him also In quite a few programs about a
    Old Aussie crims and Rogerson.

  • @daveyork0
    @daveyork0 3 роки тому

    Prolific armed robber and drug distributor for 25 years. Ruthless. Claimed to have the 'green light' from NSW Police to go ahead with a crime wave. 8yr jail sentence for that stabbing of a police prosecutor at Ultimo

  • @mpa5281
    @mpa5281 3 роки тому +1

    Great great show. Respect!!!

  • @alisammak9081
    @alisammak9081 2 роки тому

    Abo i still thing your dad had good taste living in Russell ave Dolls point,I know the corner shop fruit shop I lived opposite to the old beach house the best time of my life and it the best hiding spot in Sydney

  • @thomasharkins8096
    @thomasharkins8096 4 роки тому +4

    I'm watching this in Scotland and think abo is an absolute legend of a man. Brilliant podcast lads.

  • @chuckselvage3157
    @chuckselvage3157 Рік тому

    Too many ads

  • @alisammak9081
    @alisammak9081 2 роки тому

    Chapo very nice bloke he had the caryeard in Burwood Parramatta road back in the days God bless his sole

  • @byza101
    @byza101 3 роки тому

    Great podcast, thanks guys. Graham has an unreal story to tell, you guys brought it out so much better than that gypsy guy. I think the problem with that one was he is too young.... Wise words from old Graham...YOU are the master of your own mind. When Jeff alluded to people who can’t quite master their own mind, way back when, those kind if people would fall victim to survival of the fittest.

  • @bbovis4450
    @bbovis4450 4 роки тому

    Great podcast fellas, can’t wait to hear part 2 of his book after reading the original one, jump online and purchase his book great read books.apple.com/au/book/a-o/id563683472

  • @harrypatt7708
    @harrypatt7708 2 роки тому

    I really really want him to bring out a Netflix movie or something it would be a hit it would have to be..

  • @bipolarlife7405
    @bipolarlife7405 3 роки тому

    Billy Tracy was my uncles mate and my cousins x husband , apparently a hard bastard

  • @zaneryan786
    @zaneryan786 2 роки тому

    They're making a TV series about Abo.

  • @Chico-y8e
    @Chico-y8e 4 місяці тому

    Still spinning old dime a dozen crim stories which you can hear in every street corner pub. Whats the reason your there Fenech still trying to get public exposure, acting like a make believe gangster now and make some extra dollars on the side. Boring stuff all memories no remembers.

  • @desiredrapfilms
    @desiredrapfilms 2 роки тому

    This bloke is one of a kind!! 💯

  • @dean4247
    @dean4247 2 роки тому

    Do you think he and Stan the Man took care of Flannery.

  • @shanecraig619
    @shanecraig619 Рік тому

    Awesome podcast 🙌🤜😎🤛🙌

  • @billmoudi7700
    @billmoudi7700 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome stufff

  • @seankosterman1938
    @seankosterman1938 4 роки тому

    Really enjoying the podcasts so happy your doing well Jeff

  • @ezoezo1874
    @ezoezo1874 3 роки тому

    That was fantastic

  • @Ausbrahdave
    @Ausbrahdave 4 роки тому

    Love this podcast needs more subs

  • @CRAIG5835
    @CRAIG5835 4 роки тому

    Oh, so youre doing a Podcast too Jeff, skills sir. and ive subscribed accordingly (FUCK you were robbed V Nelson 1 BTW) i watched it with a mate of mine who woke me up to you when he returned back to Wellington after a few hectic years in Sydney, he always was a Boxer and now that we ar both 63 this year, he has still got the same body he had when we were 18, his 6 pack you could get a tune from if you strummed it, hes a mad Gym man and tells me that he knew you when he was in Ozzie, I think his name was Morris when he was there but we know him as Scrudge, although his general nic-name is Stub, i think he repped NSW in Tazzie, around the time that Video Players were new on the market, bloody expensive they were too eh, a cheapie was a couple of grand and a National NV 7000 was 3 K FFS!

  • @wylieharrington6383
    @wylieharrington6383 4 роки тому

    Love this podcast keep it up

  • @blake8591
    @blake8591 4 роки тому

    Old school!!!

  • @paulcuntt1728
    @paulcuntt1728 3 роки тому

    Yay crims. I love liberalism

    • @spitzndtruth1484
      @spitzndtruth1484 3 роки тому

      It's been a month and nothing not a like nor a reply... yes me here is something but I am here only pointing out a big nothing...this is you my friend until the end.. take care and bye bye

    • @paulcuntt1728
      @paulcuntt1728 3 роки тому

      @@spitzndtruth1484 wow Butthurt much. U must be a fringe dweller too

    • @keepcalmandblametheblackgu9164
      @keepcalmandblametheblackgu9164 2 роки тому

      Socialism now that sounds good.

  • @EmPee369
    @EmPee369 4 роки тому

    loving your guys channel ✊