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WARNING: This episode is NOT what you think it is… 👀An ex prison officer breaks down what REALLY happens inside the UK’s biggest prison — the stuff TV won’t show you, the moments she genuinely thought she was going to die, and the one mistake that still haunts her to this day.Mikey sits down with Mel (7 years as a prison officer) — now a viral creator — as she opens up about fear, violence, mental health, prison politics, staff shortages, and why she believes prisoners run the jail more than people realise.This one gets DARK fast…✅ In this episode, Mel reveals: • The moment a prisoner snapped a pool cue and told her: “Come near me and I’m going to take your head off.” • How she was left alone on a landing when things kicked off • What “hot kettles” really do to someone’s face (you won’t forget it) • The scariest type of prisoner she ever dealt with (and why) • Why she says the whole “good guys vs bad guys” narrative is a lie • The truth about 23-hour bang-up and what it does to people • How a single mistake led to a situation involving a blade • Why she left the prison service… and what happened afterThis is one of the most raw conversations we’ve had on The Blue Tick Show — and it’ll change how you look at prison forever.👇 DROP A COMMENT:Do you think prison is about punishment… or rehabilitation?👍 If you want Part 2 with Mel — smash the like button.Let’s hit 5,000 likes and we’ll bring her back.📌 Subscribe for more real stories every week:Crime. Prison. Life change. Truth.#TheBlueTickShow #Prison #UKPrison #TrueCrime #Podcast #PrisonOfficer #BehindBars #CrimeStories #MikeyMelinFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at info@thebluetickshow.comFollow Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

🎬 WASTEMAN is out now in cinemas.In this episode of The Blue Tick Show, Mikey sits down with Jack — a former prison leaver who’s now working alongside Lionsgate after turning his life completely around #wastemanJack opens up about going to prison at 16, the mindset that kept pulling him back, and the moment “reality hit” and he realised he needed to change. We talk about what prison is actually like in the UK, how the system fails young people, the pressure of social media and “image”, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when you come out with nothing.Jack also breaks down how Switchback helped him get opportunities most people would never see — including meeting MPs and being involved in making prison scenes feel authentic for Wasteman.This one’s real, honest, and important. If you’re on the wrong path — or you know someone who is — listen closely.Follow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at info@thebluetickshow.comFollow Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

He was 16 when he first went to prison.By his 20s, he was surrounded by armed police, counter-terror units, snipers… and arrested for TWO attempted murders.In this explosive episode of The Blue Tick Show, Andrew tells his full story — from growing up in Mitcham to Isle of Sheppey, from young offenders to some of the most chaotic prisons in the UK.He opens up about: • Being arrested at gunpoint by 40–50 armed officers • A sniper pointing directly at him • Getting accused of two attempted murders • Claims of having “zero DNA, zero gunshot residue, zero firearm” • Being hit with a £188,000 Proceeds of Crime order • Prison before 18 • The reality of UK jail vs young offenders • Police surveillance, armed raids & bail conditions • How he’s now rebuilding his life with a security & lie detector businessIs he the unluckiest man alive?Or is there more to the story?You decide.This episode dives deep into crime, prison psychology, police tactics, the UK justice system, and what it really takes to rebuild after multiple sentences.⚠️ Viewer discretion advised.⸻Chapters:00:00 – Arrested for Two Attempted Murders02:29 – First Prison Sentence at 1611:25 – “Worst Prison I’ve Ever Been In”18:51 – Armed Counterterror Police Raid26:43 – “You Have No Evidence?”37:52 – 4.5 Year Drug Sentence39:36 – £188,000 Proceeds of Crime Order42:21 – Life After Prison⸻If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you:👍 Like💬 Comment your thoughts🔔 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered storiesFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at info@thebluetickshow.comFollow Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

This episode is different.Shoaib built an AI platform that can predict court outcomes and help people understand what sentence they’re really facing — before they even step into court. But the reason he built it… is personal.At 4 years old, Shoaib moved to the UK… and then his dad was sentenced for attempted murder.Fast forward: he’s now deep in criminal law and launching Charged AI — a legal tech tool designed to give people clarity, confidence, and access to vetted law firms in seconds.We talk:How Charged AI works (anonymous inputs, sentencing guidelines, legal aid checks)The biggest mistake people make when they Google “what sentence will I get?”Why Shoaib says this isn’t replacing lawyers — it’s powering peopleThe moment his mum’s cancer diagnosis changed his lifeFaith, purpose, and the mindset that kept him from going underIf you’ve ever been in a situation where you feel lost, confused, or scared — this conversation is for you.Charged AI is live: (link goes here)👇 Comment “CHARGED” if you want us to drop the link + how to use it.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro00:31 – What Charged AI does00:49 – How it predicts outcomes (anonymous + guidelines)02:43 – Shoaib’s background (born in Pakistan / moved UK)03:03 – Dad sentenced for attempted murder11:30 – “Did that put you on this path?”12:44 – The case that sparked Charged AI15:13 – Launch date + 5-year vision17:32 – Mum’s cancer + the moment everything changed20:06 – The story that’ll change your mindset31:15 – What success really means35:44 – 5-year plan + message to the youth38:56 – OutroSubscribe for more real conversations on crime, redemption, mindset, money, and purpose.#BlueTickShow #ChargedAI #TrueStory #UKPodcast #CrimePodcastFollow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at info@thebluetickshow.comFollow Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin

Head to https://betterhelp.com/bluetick for 10% off your first month of therapy with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Make your mental health and growth a positive focus this year.He did FOUR YEARS in prison for a robbery he swears he never committed.In this episode of The Blue Tick Show, Mikey sits down with Sona to unpack one of the most controversial stories we’ve ever had on the podcast.Sona breaks down what prison life was really like, how his case was built on text messages, phone numbers, and CCTV, and why he believes the justice system got it wrong. From being shown the ropes on his first day inside, to allegedly being accused over messages that were about GTA, not a robbery — this conversation gets uncomfortable, intense, and brutally honest.Mikey presses hard with the questions everyone at home is thinking:👉 “You don’t go prison for four years if you didn’t do it… so what really happened?”But this isn’t just a prison story.Sona opens up about: • Losing four years of his life behind bars • His daughter being born at 23 weeks premature • Coming home from prison and making three songs in one day • Rebuilding his music career from scratch • And the “trump card” that could take his career global — involving Ed SheeranThis episode dives deep into prison politics, loyalty, music, family, injustice, and redemption, with moments that will make you question everything you think you know about the system.⚠️ Viewer discretion advised – this episode contains real stories, strong language, and uncomfortable truths.👇 Watch till the end — the final reveal changes everything.Follow The BlueTick Show On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluetickshowSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mikeymelin1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBluetickShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45FTJt5SYMEQzS39IVnVM6?si=a21c92f042e2415cFor all sponsorship enquires email us at info@thebluetickshow.comFollow Mikey Here:https://www.instagram.com/mikeymelin