Blethered

First published in June 2024

Imagine this: You're scrolling through Instagram, TikTok or even Facebook, and suddenly you get a message from someone who seems genuinely interested in you.

The conversation quickly turns flirtatious, and before you know it, you've shared personal photos and information. And then, the unthinkable happens.

The person on the other end reveals their true intentions, and threaten to send it on to your friends and family unless you pay up, or do something equally distressing.

This isn't an urban myth or something that only happens thousands of miles away, this is the reality for many people who fall victim to ‘sextortion’ and blackmail by catfish accounts, and it’s happening where you live.

These twisted predators use fake identities to build trust and manipulate their victims, leading to devastating consequences, both emotionally and financially.

In this episode I’m joined by Debbie MacPhee whose teenage son was targeted, even without engaging with anyone, and we’re shining a light on the tactics and methods used by these criminals.

You’ll hear a number of stories about people who were targeted, with some horrifying outcomes, and steps you can take to ensure that you and your loved ones can stay safe in an online setting that’s becoming increasingly dangerous.

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Coachly: Your Personal Trainer on the App Store

Jodie Marsh joins me at Fripps Farm for a biographical interview spanning severe school bullying, London nightlife, Stringfellows, Essex Wives, Page 3 and the height of Britain’s 2000s tabloid culture.

She explains how she negotiated £30,000 from The Sun, why she deliberately kept herself on the front pages, what made Celebrity Big Brother such a brutal experience, and how much of her public feud with Katie Price was genuine. We also discuss grief, depression, competitive bodybuilding and the private life behind the public character.

The final part of our conversation focuses on Fripps Farm, the animal sanctuary Jodie founded in Essex, as well as online abuse, disputes surrounding the sanctuary and her plans to expand its work.

Jodie Marsh, in her own words.

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Some more tickets available for the launch party of the new weekly Italian Language Exchange at Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria on Ingram Street, Glasgow.

Thursday 28th May
7pm - 10pm

Come and enjoy unlimited food, drinks on arrival, some fun surprises and the Italian language being spoken throughout!

TICKETS
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Dennis Locorriere - 1949 / 2026

Dennis Locorriere has been the voice of Dr Hook for over 50 years, achieving number 1’s in 42 countries and countless gold and platinum records.

We talk about Dennis’ early days in New Jersey and the formation of Dr Hook, and how Sylvia’s Mother put them on the map… plus the true story of the REAL Sylvia and her mother…

We discuss Dr Hook’s stratospheric success and what’s kept their music in people’s hearts for over five decades…

And there are incredible tales about Shel Silverstein, Billy Connolly, Elvis Costello and more, over an illustrious and phenomenal life and career, that’s still going strong.

And as always, there’s plenty more.

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I was joined live on stage in Glasgow by Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, Holly Bruce MSP, and comedian Amanda Dwyer.

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