#333. Crystal Palace's Top Boy: Streets, Scars and Survival - Carl Thomas

Mark Epstein opens up about a life shaped by chaos, violence, and survival, growing up in the care system and navigating a childhood filled with instability, neglect, and trauma. From spending years in foster homes and boarding schools to being exposed to grooming and abuse at a young age, he reflects on how a lack of support and role models pushed him toward anger, street life, and crime. What followed was a life on the edge, involving gangs, drugs, prison, and working as an enforcer in London’s criminal underworld. But Epstein’s story is also one of transformation. After years immersed in crime and addiction, he channelled his aggression into professional cage fighting, building a reputation as a fearless competitor who would fight anyone. Later, he found a new path through stunt work and film, turning the violence and discipline of his past into a career on screen. It’s a brutally honest conversation about survival, redemption, and the long road from the streets to rebuilding a life. This is the eventful life of Mark Epstein.All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter DeFreitas opens up on a life forged in violence, loyalty, and survival - from the streets of East London to the heart of world championship boxing. Before the spotlight, his reputation was built the hard way, navigating crime, conflict, and a world where respect had to be earned and defended.As the right-hand man to Nigel Benn, he stepped into boxing’s inner circle - negotiating high-stakes deals, protecting his fighter at all costs, and going toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful figures in the sport. He reveals the truth behind boxing’s ruthless politics, where loyalty is rare, trust is dangerous, and one wrong move can change everything.But with success came consequences. He speaks openly about the price he paid - the relationships strained, the regrets that linger, and the reality of a life lived on the edge.This is a raw, unfiltered look at what it really takes to survive at the top.This is the eventful life of Peter DeFreitas. All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Moody opens up about life after rugby, reflecting on the highs of captaining England to World Cup glory and the brutal physical and mental toll the sport took behind the scenes. From relentless injuries to the pressure of leading a national team, he shares how discipline, resilience and identity shaped both his playing career and the transition that followed.He speaks about the reality of elite sport - the constant pain, the sacrifices away from family, and the struggle many athletes face when the career that defined them suddenly ends. Moody discusses rebuilding purpose after retirement, channeling the same drive that fueled his rugby career into business, media and charity work, while learning to adapt his competitive mindset to life beyond the pitch.Fiercely committed and deeply reflective, Lewis reveals how leadership, adversity and accountability forged the person he is today - and why the lessons from rugby continue to shape everything he does.He also speaks openly about his Motor Neurone Disease (MND) diagnosis, sharing how the progressive condition has changed daily life while highlighting the resilience and mindset he’s using to face it - focusing on staying positive, adapting to the challenges, and continuing to support awareness for MND within the rugby community.This is the eventful life of Lewis Moody. https://uk.emma-live.com/LewisMoodyDinnerAll Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneurs are leaving the UK in record numbers - and many of them are heading to Dubai. But is it really the tax-free paradise people claim, or just another overhyped billionaire playground?In this episode we fly to Dubai to find out what’s actually going on. From multimillionaire founders and property developers to ex-Special Forces leader Ollie Ollerton, we speak to the people building businesses and new lives in one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. They reveal the truth about the opportunities, the costs, the mindset and why thousands of entrepreneurs are choosing Dubai over the UK.From billionaires and beach clubs to startup founders chasing opportunity, this is a raw look inside the city that’s becoming the global hub for ambition.This is DUBAI UNCOVERED. 🇦🇪All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Sinclair opens up about building an 18-brand empire spanning childcare, leisure, food services and hospitality - with 45 companies on Companies House and over 2,000 employees. From buying five businesses in a single year to adding £23 million in revenue, he shares how he leverages distribution, management teams and “love, want and need” sectors to scale aggressively through smart acquisitions.He speaks about the pressures of entrepreneurship - £18 million in loans, a £1.5-2 million monthly payroll, dark moments behind the scenes, and why “happiness is a little bit boring” for someone wired to build. Fiercely ambitious and relentlessly driven, James reveals his obsession with growth, buying established businesses over starting from scratch, and his refusal to ever retire - even if the only breaking point is death.This is the eventful life of James Sinclair. All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farard Darver opens up about leaving a 16-year military career - including tours in Afghanistan - to build a global CBD brand from scratch. After battling chronic pain and relying on painkillers, he discovered an alternative that would change his life and spark a new mission. What started as a personal solution is now a company operating across multiple continents, backed by 38 investors, and on track to become a £1 billion enterprise.He speaks candidly about the reality of entrepreneurship - walking away from a guaranteed pension, risking everything, raising £2.2 million, and grinding through years of uncertainty. From combat zones to boardrooms, this is a story of discipline, resilience, and betting it all on a vision.This is the eventful life of Farard Darver.Want to follow Farard's Journey? 👇Website: https://hempehelps.comInstagram: @HempehelpsInstagram: @Farard.darverWebsite: https://farard.comTo Get in Touch With Farard 👉 [email protected] Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maximillian White opens up about building a global empire from the ground up, moving from nightclubs, hospitality, and high risk deals to operating at a scale most people cannot even comprehend. He breaks down what it really means to be a billionaire, how business is built on risk and timing, and why scale is the only thing that truly changes the game. From running clubs and pubs at a young age to overseeing operations that move at industrial levels, this is a story about ambition, instinct, and vision.But it is not just about success. Maximillian speaks honestly about loss, pressure, and the cost of building at the top. He opens up about growing up fast, losing family, carrying guilt, and learning how to navigate grief while still running massive businesses. It is a raw conversation about resilience, responsibility, and what it takes to keep going when life hits harder than any deal ever could.This is the eventful life of Mr Maximillian White.All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Thomas (MC Flux) opens up about a life lived on the edge - from football firms, violence, and prison, to the rise of a drum & bass MC who became a defining voice of a generation. Growing up in South London, he speaks candidly about identity, addiction, reputation, and the reality behind the chaos, told by someone who was fully inside it - not watching from the sidelines.But this isn’t just about hooliganism or rave culture. Carl reflects honestly on mental health, loss, survival, and the moments that forced him to confront who he really was, as the highs faded and real life caught up.This is the Eventful Life of Carl Thomas.All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aarron Lambo sits down to talk through a life lived under pressure, scrutiny, and constant confrontation. From early trouble and repeated police encounters to bodybuilding, viral fame, and building legitimate businesses, he shares the full story behind the clips, accusations, and public perception. Beyond the arrests and controversy, this is a conversation about accountability, control, and hard-earned perspective. Aaron reflects on the mistakes that followed him for years, the moments that nearly derailed everything, and the choices that finally pushed him toward stability, responsibility, and growth.This is the real story of Aarron Lambo. All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey Pyle Jr opens up about growing up in the shadow of one of London’s most feared underworld names, and what it really meant to be the son of a gangster. From reputation and police attention to prison, violence, and loyalty, he tells the story from the inside - not the headlines.But this isn’t just about crime. Joey speaks honestly about the pressure, the temptations, and the moments that forced him to change course when family, fatherhood, and survival became real.This is the eventful life of Mr Joey Pyle Jr.All Enquiries - [email protected]: DodgeWoodall.comYouTube: Dodge WoodallFacebook: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.