The life of a criminal from early beginnings to life on the right side of the law. We take a deep dive into true crime stories and real prison experiences.
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20 Apr 2021
Decriminalize and Supply
With British Columbia losing more than 150 people a month to the opioid overdose crisis, we ask Gillis whether decriminalizing possession of opioids and the government supplying opioids, due to the current toxicity of the current supply, if these options would help and save lives. Support the show
10 Apr 2021
Sunny Days after Suboxone
We are baaaack. This episode includes updates on Gillis and his battle through Suboxone. If you know someone struggling with addiction, give this one a listen for a lot more understanding. Support the show
24 Jun 2020
Lifeguard App
We chat about a new app that is designed to stop people dying from overdoses. Support the show
23 Jun 2020
Brother and Sister
The story of Gillis's brother and sister, an incident that changed everyones life from that point forward. Support the show
19 Jun 2020
Birthday Cake
Gangs, Guns, Pimps and loud music. Support the show
10 Jun 2020
Black Lives Matter
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2 Jun 2020
Cheesecake
Gillis stops his detox and tells us about his rehab, how he got stuck on a garbage can and fight nights in prison, just to name a few stories in this jam packed episode Support the show
26 May 2020
Kentucky Fried Seagull
Gillis's record setting time in the hole, what landed him down there on numerous occasions and why he did some of these acts. KFC, one massive slap and thuds heard through the prison. Just a few stories included in this great chat. Support the show
20 May 2020
Stuck in a bus stop
How Covid-19 would spread in a prison, get a first hand account of Victoria's tent city and more stories about just how deep Gillis's addiction problems on the streets of Victoria went and his prospective on how we can help those in dark times. Support the show
13 May 2020
Pizza Day Riot Act
How the riot Drumheller riot ends, Gillis is read the riot act and do snitches really get stitches? Oh and Gillis gets stabbed and he tells us how to make a weapon in prison! What more could you ask for? Support the show
6 May 2020
RIOT
Part One of Riot is about the Drumheller Federal Institution riot of January 2, 1997. Three and half hours of madness that Gillis was a part of from start to finish. Support the show
30 Apr 2020
You better not pass me!
More drugs stories from in and out of prison, some interesting characters and a general Q and A with Gillis about life in prison. Support the show
25 Apr 2020
Mudfish Money
How do they get drugs in to prison? Find out in this episode! Support the show
18 Apr 2020
Don't mess with the pizza guy - Calgary Crime Spree
A four month crime spree in Calgary lands Gillis with a 15 year prison sentence. Support the show
10 Apr 2020
Mom
Warning: The first two episodes of this series are difficult for some to listen to. Skip a head to episode three to where Gillis's life story begins. We deep dive into one of Gillis's most influential figures in his life, his Mom. Its a story of battles. Battles with addiction, battles with child services and battles with life. Support the show
2 Apr 2020
Dad
Warning: The first two episodes of this series are difficult for some to listen to. Skip a head to episode three to where Gillis's life story begins. In this episode we are talking to Gillis about his Dad and how the short time he knew him, shaped the rest of his life. Support the show
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