The Criminal Connection Podcast

In this gripping new chapter of Muscle, Carlton Leach heads to Amsterdam for what begins as business and turns into an unforgettable night of madness. Deals are done, tempers flare, and the chaos of the city takes over.It’s a wild ride Carlton will never forget, but the real storm is waiting for him back home in Essex… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are dedicating the show to Ricky, to celebrate the life of a dear friend, a champion of the people and a boxing legend. Expect laughter, tears and so many amazing memories and stories. There's only one, Ricky Hatton.CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Criminal Connection we’re joined by the one and only Shadow Boxer, now rolling deep with his new coach/sidekick, the street-wise philosopher and part-time comedy act, Homeless Micky.Together they take us through the rollercoaster, the fight with Brett May that promised fireworks but ended up cancelled before the first bell, the war with Bash that somehow turned into a bromance, and the ongoing online beefs with Paul Venis, Danny Christie, and anyone else brave enough to reply to his voice notes.Let us know what you think in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this next installment of Carlton Leach, Muscle, we dive into Chapter 8: King of the Hooligans.Carlton takes us back to his very first West Ham game, sharing the raw memories and defining moments that set him on the path to becoming a name the club would never forget. From his early days in the terraces, through the rise of the ICF, to earning his place as one of the most notorious figures in football culture, this chapter captures the making of a hooligan legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode of Criminal Connection, we sit back down with former Scotland Yard detective Jon Wedger, a man who risked everything to expose the hidden crimes most would rather ignore. Back again with raw honesty, Wedger reveals the disturbing child abuse cases he uncovered during his career and sheds light on the dark underbelly of celebrity culture, where power and influence often shield predators from justice.This is not just another crime story, it’s a rare insider’s account of the cover ups, corruption, and courage it takes to confront the darkest corners of society.As always, we want to hear from YOU! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Muscle,the official read-through of Carlton Leach’s legendary book.In this week’s episode, we uncover a story that only a handful of people know: the unforgettable moment when Carlton Leach went head-to-head with none other than Lenny McLean, one of London’s most feared and respected hard men.You’ll hear the raw details of what happened, the atmosphere of the time, and why this clash has become one of the standout tales from Carlton’s life.If you’re into real stories from the underworld, bare-knuckle legends, and unfiltered history from the streets of London, this is one you won’t want to miss.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a chapter of Muscle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode of Criminal Connection, we sit down with former Scotland Yard detective Jon Wedger, a man who risked everything to expose the hidden crimes most would rather ignore. With raw honesty, Wedger reveals the disturbing child abuse cases he uncovered during his career and sheds light on the dark underbelly of celebrity culture, where power and influence often shield predators from justice.This is not just another crime story, it’s a rare insider’s account of the cover ups, corruption, and courage it takes to confront the darkest corners of society.As always, we want to hear from YOU! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the show, today are diving into the mysterious passing of TikTok influencer Ali Kingston. Ali shot to fame after publicly delcaring his love for influencers Bonnie Blue and Lilly Phillips... Ali's death was reported as not suspicious, however, he was found face down dead in the local pond. The internet is getting hold of this case, people are divided, some even claiming he is not actually dead. Let us know what you think happened in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the channel, today we have a very special video for you, welcome to Toxic Masculinity! Today we explore if it's even real, where did it come from, who is endorings this and who is fighting back. We hear views from Andrew Tate, Nigel Farage, Donald Trump and more.We want to know where YOU stand, let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back Muscle, the series where we narrate Carlton Leach's classic book along with archive footage and pictures from back in the day. This week, we pick up where left off in last weeks episode, Door Wars! Carlton and the boys are now running doors all over the country, and finally get the big call up, The Ministry of Sound. Not all is as it seems as Carlton is presented with a very interesting oppertunity to earn a big of extra dough on the side...Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and we will see you, on the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.