On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell continues his talk with Lurata Lyon. In Part 2 we hear Lurata Lyon’s journey as a political asylum seeker and how she came to be a motivational speaker and presentation coach in the UK, after escaping a human trafficking and organ harvesting gang at the age of 17. Watch this Episode on Youtube Follow …

On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell talks with Lurata Lyon, a motivational speaker and presentation coach. Lurata shares her remarkable story of survival, recounting her abduction by a human trafficking and organ harvesting gang at the age of 17 during the tumultuous split of former Yugoslavia. Watch this Episode on Youtube Follow The S…

This week on the podcast, Russell is joined by Andrew Papadatos, a trailblazer in sexual wellness and relationship advice. From breaking barriers to enhancing intimacy, Andrew shares his own insights and knowledge on his social platforms to educate others on the topic some might find ‘taboo’. Watch this Episode on Youtube Follow The Stick Up on Ins…

Introducing Sydney-based Comedian, Andrew Hamilton. After being incarcerated for selling drugs, Andrew discovered the healing power of laughter during his time behind bars. Harnessing this revelation, he has since channeled his innate sense of humor onto comedy stages with his acclaimed show, "Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison." Watch this Epis…

This week on the podcast, we introduce Bernie Shakeshaft, Founder of BackTrack Youth Works, a program aimed at guiding young people towards a brighter future through vocational, on-the-job training, that’s deliberately aligned with the regional job market. In this episode, Russell and Bernie discuss the benefits of using animals in education and th…

This week, Ex-Prison Officer and Sexual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Mel Watson is joining us on the podcast to open up about her journey. Born into domestic violence and raised in a toxic household, Mel endured neglect and alienation, leaving her without guidance to process her traumatic childhood. She candidly shares her struggle with turning to drug…

This week on the podcast, we have the pleasure of having Australian Music Artist Ay Huncho joining us for an exclusive interview. In this episode, Ay Huncho takes us on a journey through his musical beginnings, sharing the story of his discovery by a producer that led to the creation and release of his debut track. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram …

From 1%-er Motorcycle Club to Social Worker, Justin ‘Mooch’ Deloretto joins Russell this week on the podcast to share his journey from a former Club Member to a published Author and Advocate for positive change. Discover how Justin is reshaping the narrative on gang clubs and helping the next generation stay on the right path. Follow The Stick Up o…

This week on the podcast, Men’s Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Sasha Fedorovsky joins Russell to explain how she helps men decondition their learned behaviours and explore their emotional landscape. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

NRL Legend and Fox Sports Commentator, Braith Anasta joined Russell for this episode and opened up about a deeply personal experience, revealing the heart-wrenching story of how he lost his father to suicide when he was just 15. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choice…

On this week's episode, Russell is joined by his good friend and talented actor, Clint Foster, who’s known by many for his role of Tom Kelly on the Australian Nine Network crime drama anthology series Underbelly Razor. In this episode, the boys talk about police harassment and a past incident involving Clint, where he was sent to jail over an inves…

This week, we have the pleasure of being joined again by Ex-Con, Transformation Coach and Author Ron Isherwood. In this episode, the boys discuss Ron’s story from being born into a criminal family and having spent most of his adolescence in prisons and institutions struggling through addiction & recovery. He eventually came out the other side of it…

On this week’s episode of the podcast, Russell sits down with Scott Keighran, who transformed his life from being a former Bikie Associate to an inspiring Author. They delve into Scott’s journey, exploring what led to his imprisonment and the tough experiences he faced behind bars, including the struggles with underpaid inmate labour and the signif…

This week on the podcast we’re joined by Australian Rapper Hoodrich Hefner, a.k.a Caleb Valeri. In this episode, the two dive into Hoodrich’s career, his visions for the future, and a candid discussion on the contentious issue of artists with ‘gang ties’ being barred from performing. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser…

On this week's episode, Lifestyle Transformation Coach and Confit Pathways Mentor, Andrew Truong joins Russell to share his powerful perspective on life. Having experienced a challenging journey that led him through a period of incarceration, he emerged from that difficult chapter with a profound realisation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

This week we have an extraordinary guest joining Russell on the podcast, Brian Bishop, a man whose life story is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Brian is a former active-duty Infantry NCO in the United States Marine Corps, and after his honorable discharge, he continued to serve his country for an additional 5 years as a defence contractor, support…

This week on The Stick Up, we have the incredible Louise Edmonds whose story of resilience, advocacy, and hope has touched the lives of countless individuals. Louise’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of one person’s determination to make a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

This week, Australian Music Artist Fortay joins Russell on the podcast to dive into his journey about coming up from the streets of Western Sydney and establishing himself as a pioneer within the Australian rap scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDi Russell Manser

From being one of Sydney’s most wanted teenagers to transforming his life into a beacon of hope for other troubled youth, Kyzar Jing joins Russell on the podcast this week to share his journey of how he broke the cycle of crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDi Russell Manser

This week, we welcome Australian NRL player Liam Knight from the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Liam joins Russell for an honest and open-hearted discussion about how footy became his escape from reality of dealing with his mental health challenges and childhood trauma and gave him a chance to prove his worth not only to himself but those around hi…

This week on The Stick Up, Russell Steps into the ring with two living legends of the boxing world: Johnny Lewis, the mastermind behind six world champions, including the iconic Jeff Fenech. With four world boxing titles spanning three weight divisions to his name, Jeff Fenech's legacy is etched in the annals of sports history. Discover the sweat, …

This week on the podcast, Russell sits down with one of South Australia’s top lawyers, Andrew Carpenter, also known as “the man most hated by Australian child sex offenders”, which he was proudly named by the Herald Sun, to talk about Andrew’s passion behind fighting for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

This week on the podcast, we’ve got a powerful episode featuring the incredible Dylan Voller. Tune in to hear the story of a survivor, activist and artist who’s using his music to shine a light on broken systems and advocate for change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDi Russell Manser

In this week’s episode, Joe Williams, founder of The Enemy Within_ & ourway_academy returns to the podcast to dive deep into the world of mental health with our host Russell. Joe’s journey through his own mental health battles is inspiring and has motivated his purpose to encourage others to break free from the stigma and speak up about their menta…

This week we’re diving into the world of cannabis with ‘Australia’s King of Cannabis’ himself, William Stolk. Former pro freestyle skier turned content extraordinaire, Will has taken the entertainment world by storm, being the mastermind behind viral moments and global connections that generate millions of views across industries. Learn more about …

Ex-crim turned ‘Porn King’, Dale Egan joins Russell on the podcast this week to chat about how he went from leaving prison with nothing to his name to becoming one of Australia’s top male creators. When Dale had to start fresh, he rolled all his passions into one and his career on Only Fans begun. Tune into the conversation to hear Dale open up abo…

This week we welcome Life Coach, Mentor and Founder of Amend Movement, Watene Waenga. Watene has faced many obstacles in life, from having his first child when he was only 15 years old who was born with cancer, being diagnosed with cancer himself, and also having a young daughter diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Now, through his passion and business…

Meet Peter ‘The Chief’ Graham, from a rough childhood of bouncing between homes, to becoming a powerhouse Karateka, Kickboxer, Boxer, and MMA star. Peter joins us this week on the podcast to share his journey of finding strength through adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

This week on the podcast, mindset coach Jeffrey Morgan joins us for a second appearance on the show. We dive into the journey of @thejeffreymorgan, a dedicated family man, striving to be the best dad by constantly working on strengthening his relationships with his children. In this episode, the boys talk about mental health and touch on how appear…

This week on the podcast, we have the incredible Dr. Zac Turner joining us! Dr. Zac is a leading Australian medical personality and the resident doctor on Channel 9’s morning show Today Extra. With his extensive experience in orthopaedics, plastics, reconstructive surgery, and with a passion for sports and preventative health, Dr. Zac brings a uniq…

Join us on this week’s episode as Russell interviews Rhys Gordon, an Australian tattoo artist who specialises in Custom, Traditional and Japanese style Tattoo art and is known for his well recognised tattoo studio ‘Little Tokyo’ in Surry Hills, NSW. From his humble beginnings to tattooing some of the biggest names in the celebrity world, Rhys share…

This week, Australian former Barrister, Author, Theatre and film Producer, Charles Waterstreet joins Russell on the podcast. Throughout Charles’s career, he appeared for many defendants in social security cases, murder trials, drug trials, rape cases and false memory trials. After the NSW Bar Association cancelled his practising certificate, he tur…

Inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall Of Fame, Gairy St Clair is a former IBF World Junior-Lightweight Champion, trained by Australian boxing trainer, Johnny Lewis. Representing Guyana in the 1994 Commonwealth Games, he left his mark on the global stage before turning professional. Motivated by his humble origins, Gairy’s mission is to …

This week on the podcast, altruistic soul Max Beer, known better to his Instagram & Tiktok followers as @beerygram joined @russell_manser in the studio where the boys had an inspiring conversation that is bound to leave listeners feeling vulnerable and inspired. Max shares his journey after going to rehab for his gambling addiction and talks about …

Russell talks to proud Wiradjuri man and Australian Masters boxing champion Buddy Oldman about his early days as a bouncer at the legendary Bourbon & Beefsteak Hotel in the heydays of Kings Cross, his successful foray into boxing later in life, how a broken tree branch saved his life, his advocacy for Aboriginal people as well as his incredible wor…

After appearing in court for the third time in three years and contemplating suicide, Bodybuilder Jaxon Tippet managed to turn his life around. He now works to spread his message of gratitude and preaches that no matter how far you fall, you can always pick yourself back up. Russell and Jaxon have an in depth conversation around body dysmorphia, Ja…

This week Russ chats with Matty "the Jedi" Floyd, Australian Pro Boxer and gym owner from Western Australia. In this episode you'll hear how Matty survived an abusive, unsafe and unstable childhood, and how he took these lived experiences and created a path forward for kids just like him. With his boxing programs and peer support at Pinkys Gym he i…

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell sits down with former prison officer, boxer and staunch prison reformist Peter Natoli. Having spent 12 years working in the Victorian prison system…

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell talks with professional boxer Sugar 'Neekz' Johnson, who currently holds the IBF Female Super Bantamweight World Title. Neekz has held three major …

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell talks to Lewis Clark all the way from the UK. Lewis grew up in Battersea, South London, the son of a famous Bank robber, who Lewis eventually follo…

Go to Athleticgreens.com/THESTICKUP to get one year free supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs of Athletic Greens Go to Manscaped.com.au and use the code THESTICKUP at checkout for 20% off Russell talks with Glen Fisher, a fellow survivor of institutional abuse. For the past forty years Glen has sort to bring his abusers to justice and shine …

Russell sits down to talk with Bela Gaal, an ex-prison officer who he encountered during his time in prison. The two find common ground and speak the truth about what really happens in prison; How the system is designed to create repeat offenders, why correctional services attracts the wrong sort of people and the indoctrination of those who arrive…

Russell speaks to Joe Kwon about his journey from gangs, to prison and eventually to his remarkable business CONFIT. They talk about Joe's journey, Scandinavian alternative prison systems and the power of education, compassion, opportunities and training. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Follow Russell on Instagram here and on TikTok here Follow …

Professional welter weight boxer Kate McLaren knows how to dig deep. In this episode Russell and Kate get vulnerable with each other and share their keys to growth and staying mentally fit. Working with and training disadvantaged young women, Kate is creating a pathway to success through her 'It's Her' program. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Fo…

Bilal Dib otherwise known as Billy 'the kid' Dibb, is an author, speaker and two time featherweight world boxing champion. In this moving chat with Russell and Jaxson Tippet, Billy shares his early love of boxing, how he overcame bullies at school and how he won the hardest and most important battle of his life - cancer. Founder of The Voice of a S…

This week Russell talks to Sydney rapper and father of 5, Michael Sofilas, aka NTER. As a member of Sydney Serchaz, NTER became a polarising rapper who depicted Sydney's dark underbelly in his gritty anthems. After an abusive childhood, losing his mum at a young age and a stint in prison, NTER had to fight to make something of his life - and throug…

There's one name that has been mentioned on The Stick Up more than any other - boxing trainer and head coach of six world champions, Johnny Lewis. Russell chats about the Johnny Lewis factor that built boxing champions including Jeff Fenech and Kostya Tszyu. Founder of The Voice of a Survivor Follow Russell on Instagram here and on TikTok here Buy …

Adam Washbourne from Fighters Against Child Abuse Australia has a mission: to empower kids who have been abused and help them to believe in themselves. Russ and Adam discuss how FACAA is using trauma informed training to help give kids confidence, and how they are tackling the legal system to change laws that give pedophiles an advantage. Founder o…

Ex NRL front rower Ian Roberts recently heard that, sadly, one of his gay friends had experienced homophobic violence. He wants more education on LGBTQI+ history and the issues that still face the queer community. In this candid and empowering conversation Ian shares how his parents came full circle to accept his sexuality after some challenging mo…

After an 18 month bender, former Australian NRL player Garth Wood had a million to one chance of beating Anthony Mundine on the reality TV boxing series - The Contender - but that's exactly what he did. From a gritty but loving childhood growing up in Erskineville and an NRL career as a teenager, through to becoming Australia's modern day Rocky - G…