The Stick Up with Russell Manser

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 The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Episode on Youtube Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the incredible effect it’s had on the youth at Back Track. It’s because of this approach that the crime rates in Armidale have drastically reduced. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 drugs and partying as a young teenager as a means of escape. Mel also shares her experience after working as a Prison Officer in the same environment as child predators and reveals the privileged treatment they often receive behind bars. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 investigation where evidence had been fabricated by a police officer. Watch this Episode on Youtube Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 all, now standing as 37 years clean and free from a life of crime. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 significant challenges in behaviour transformation due to the lack of accessible rehabilitation programs. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow Russell Manser on Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Instagram and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, supporting the US Department of Defence and Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force missions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 him too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices