Former undercover police officer Neil Woods joins me for an incredible conversation about his years infiltrating dangerous drug gangs. We discuss how he became an undercover officer, the closest he came to being caught, the psychological toll of living a double life, why he believes the war on drugs has failed, and what needs to change.
00:00 Intro
00:53 How he got into police work
06:33 Did he learn on the fly ?
09:55 What makes a good undercover cop
12:49 Did he alter-ego follow him home
16:54 Liking the people he lied to
21:12 Did he have to take drugs ?
25:40 When he got caught
32:17 Did he always work alone
33:16 Are people fundamentally good
37:06 How do drug gangs work
39:00 The UK's war on drugs
43:02 What is Neil's goal right now
47:50 A question he wished I asked him
49:58 Quickfire questions
29 Jun 2026
Eddie Jones - Episode 92
Eddie Jones joins Rallen’s Rant to discuss Japan’s famous 2015 win over South Africa, his favourite victory, the toughest player he’s coached, World Cup regrets, lessons from Jake White, coaching attack, and the impact of social media on modern players.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Eddie's view on success
01:58 Working with Jake White
04:45 Working with assistant coaches
09:21 Watching your leaders closely
12:06 Coaching the modern generation
15:10 Coaching individuals more than the team
19:19 Does a players' age play a role
20:29 Impact of social media
22:31 Japan at the World Cup
25:43 The week of South Africa game
28:10 What went wrong in 2019 Final
31:26 His best coaching performance
34:50 Eddie's idea on attacking play
38:50 Is creating excellence tougher than preserving it ?
40:40 Quickfire questions
20 Apr 2026
Courtney Lawes - Episode 91
Courtney Lawes is a professional rugby player who plays for Brive. He also has played over 100 times for England and has represented the British & Irish Lions. In this episode we talk about his career, what coaches had lasting impressions on him, why he's returning to England and the craziest thing he's seen on a rugby pitch.
00:00 Intro
03:05 Life in France
05:35 Becoming a Pro Rugby Player
09:45 What his England coaches taught him
15:00 Eddie Jones' impact
19:45 World Cup Final
24:35 Different types of teams
27:10 The art of the Lineout
31:20 Courtney's return to England
36:40 England's current side
39:32 Courtney's legacy
40:40 Quickfire Questions
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YouTube views
42,031
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Apple Podcasts (US)
3.7 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100
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31
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
84
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