Dodge, I’ve not got more than a few minutes through this and the comment about your compassionate interview technique was as a result of seeing someone else talk to Steve and really push him into trauma. I’m so pleased you could make your talk such a safe place for him to express himself at his pace. I said it before and I’ll say it again you get the story without retraumatising your guests. I’m so pleased you’ve spoken to him exactly the way I thought. Well done to you and an huge well done to Steve having the courage to come on and share his experiences of life. Very very brave man. Edit now I’ve seen it all, his reactions resonate with me so much. Thank you to you both.

I watched this last night and had to take a moment to comment…as I was heartbroken 💔 by Steve’s interview and what he went through. What a brave, honest soul he is and how he got off everything in an instant after the hell he went through shows his strength of character, put lightly. Dodge, you handled this interview impeccably, your compassion and genuine care for Steve was clear to see. 🙏🏼

Retired cop here. I live close to Woosehill but worked in London. Respect to you for this. It's not your fault and you're extremely strong for doing what you done. What a powerful story. 🙏

Loved hearing Steve talk about finding love, it took me 40plus years to find my life partner, now I have 3 children with her. And finally a master stoke to ask Steve about a message to his estranged children, very very touching 👏👏👏

Definitely a part 2 there Dodge. Very interesting guy. A great ambassador for mental health. I truly believe you can't help others unless you've walked in their shoes. Maybe he could appear again with carlton for a collaborative view on growing up in tough environments and how it can shape an impressionable mind. Keep up the good work you're truly making something special and I love it

I TOTALLY GET IT I GREW UP IN BORDING SCHOOL AND HAD ADHD AND SOME NASTY SHIT HAPPENED TO ME PLUS OTHER LADS AND IT FFFF MY LIFE UP MASSIVELY WENT ON HARD DRUGS TO FORGET SHIT THE TRAUMA FROM MY CHILDHOOD IS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY GOT PERSONALITY DISORDER PTSD Depression THANKYOU FOR THIS INTERVIEW STEAVE I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO TALK BRO MASSIVE RESPECT THANKUOU DODGE FOR ANOTHER GREAT INTERVIEW AS ALWAYS BROTHER BLESS 🙌 👏👏👏

Always come through with real and authentic podcasts Dodge! Keep them coming🫶🏼

Brave man. Trauma like that has a such a profound effect on your entire existence. As gut wrenching as it was, his ability to talk through it is admirable

The interviewers compassion, patience, interesting questions, and background role really played a part. Very skilful interview.

What a powerful and honest interview with a guy let down by our system. Can we please talk about our problems and not hold these issues in. It helps to be non judgemental and honest and free. Thanks for bringing this up. Respect.

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This guy has been through hell. It's amazing that he's still here. Despite everything he's been through he's still an articulate, insightful, courageous person. Thanks Steve for sharing your story. Also, thanks Dodge for another great interview :^)

Literally in tears at the start, can't even begin to imagine what he went through in his early life, just awful! So pleased, his life has turned around, will certainly be getting his book.

My cousin attended the same boarding school, he’s late 40’s now so may of been at a later time than Steve. Might explain why he’s been in and out of prison for most of his adult life.

Big hugs 😭😭 haven't even seen half your interview but how strong are you to let people no your life xx dodge is the best man to speak to xx

It takes a proper man to open up about the stuff they've got wrong in the past, mistakes they've made and the ability to hold their hands up and admit that they made those mistakes. Great interview. Total admiration for Steve to open up and talk about his life, his actions and his emotions. I have nothing but respect for that. As for the podcast, it's the usual top quality. Letting the guest talk without interrupting and asking the right questions at a pace the guest is comfortable with. That's a great skill to have.

One of the best episodes in my opinion. Steve is so open and honest in it. If he didnt even speak of the horrors of that boarding school, the reaction it brought from a man of his standing tells you just how horrendous those places really were. Great spokesman for mental health issues.

The definition of a person turning their life around from traumatic beginnings to be now enjoying life great conversation lads

What a man. Intelligent, articulate, funny, genuine, caring. Absolutely baffles me that the system can make a monster out of a decent man. Hats off to you steve for becoming what you are now

What a podcast, what a story, what a man! Absolutely gripped from start to finish listening to this. Big respect to Steve for opening up as much as he did about his life the good & bad, takes a real bloke to do that. Keep up the good work

I can’t even begin to imagine going through all that kind of abuse from 10 years old, and it just carried on!! Very eye opening, much respect to the man for coming through it all and finally finding happiness. Hope you get back together with your kids Steve, all the best with that….great vid Dodge👍🏼

One of the most compassionate, heartfelt podcasts I've listened too.

I'm at around the 1 hour mark. This guy is one of my favourite people, thanks for sharing your story, it's got impact and will remain in memory. Good luck in everything, all of you.

MASSIVE RESPECT for this good man. Expressing oneself vulnerably is the most courageous thing a person can do. You should be hugely proud of yourself for getting through the hell you went through, your resilience and your immense strength. Trauma is no joke. I know you said nothing will ever get rid of it but I’d strongly suggest looking into psychedelic therapy (I have done psilocybin therapy twice and it completely saved my life and unloaded all that heavy childhood trauma off my back. I can finally relax, sleep, feel joy and safety again). Regardless, thank you ❤

That 1st 20mins was really tough to watch!! What a brave bloke just going into a small amount of detail

I used to be around the Staines area and knew a lot of the boys. Some of them were very handy but even they wanted to steer clear of Crazy Steve! To hear what turned him this way is harrowing, so pleased he has managed to turn his life around💪💪

Dodge , Thank you. Steve , Thank you. Ye will never understand how much this story has helped me. Thank ye both again.

Message to Steve. I hope he sees this. I felt that so much when you took the headphones off.. that emotional feeling hit home so much that I want to say, before I even know what you were about to say, you controlled that so well and your not alone. You got this 💪👊

Watched this ordered the book and just finished it, a great but tough read. Hits home harder sitting here writing this only around the corner from holyport manor school and growing up nearby my whole life in Maidenhead . Hats off to Steve for sharing his story, can only imagine how tough it must have been to do so. Inspiring

Brilliant pod cast loved every minute of it got my own demands I have to deal with every day mental health is real but it's good to talk

Soon as you said panic attacks I knew what you were gonna say. Only those that have had them understand. Much worse than anyone realises or can guess

WOW, WOW, what a podcast, people like Steve, have been a victim of the system, and then punished by the same corrupt system, that was supposed to help him, there are thousands out there like him, what a brave man speaking out, DODGE AMAZING AGAIN, my favourite KZfaq channel

steve's story is the most powerful story ive heard.. i resonated with parts of it & im really happy how he turned his life around.

Wow Dodge! The way you handled the start of this interview was superb! You are a consummate professional. Also, a complete empath 👋👋👋💜💜💜

Yet another belter dodge. I'm struggling again and running around Newcastle with things!! I found Steve on Facebook and unboxed in. He got back to me within ten minutes and gave me a lovely little pearl of wisdom!! Gentleman.

This ranks as one of the best one's I've seen and I've seen so many of them. Steve is just so real, honest and open. So good to see the positive progress. I'd shake his hand if I saw him and fantastic what he did for the homeless guy! Shame not many help the genuine homeless.

Dodge, brilliant interview, you have got to be one of the best interviewer's, I've seen, brilliant. Your so caring and compassionate. Keep it up

Dodge what a podcast mate, you handled this so well, Steve what a rollacoster of a life you’ve had to entail. So pleased you have found love and some happiness . Just seconds b4 writing this I ordered your book 👍

STEVE What you just did takes real gangsta. Thank you so much for sharing. This will help so many 👏🏽. Dodge you guided this like a true human. Well done !! 👏🏽 Powerful!! Thank you both !! 🙏🏽❤️

Dodge that was gritty and very moving. Incredibly brave of Steve to speak about a terrifying nightmare of a childhood. Glad the lad has found happiness finally.

I listen to alot of podcasts but I've never heard a story as harrowing or heartbreaking as Steve's. So happy he's found love and now looking at a much better future

I've seen many podcast but that was genuinely one of the most emotional one I've ever seen,bless ya Dodge n Steve I pray nothing but the best for you mate

20 mins into this, steve is so full of trauma its unbelievable to imagine how hard his life has been after the shit he was dealt at that school,i had an incident quite similar as a teen,i got invited to a guys house by my "mates" who drugged me and left,woke up with this guys mouth in a certain area,i jumped up and lamped him in the chops,he hit the deck and i ran,he was found dead 4 days later,i kept quiet for nearly 20 years and tried to forget about it but it started creeping back into my head a few years ago and i had to tell someone because it was eating away at me,trauma can be fucking crippling and empowering at the same time, steve ive got huge respect for you and dodge you are so compassionate and your interview technique is amazing 💪

Never usually leave comments, but this was top class Dodge. Well done mate👏

Wow what a powerful story and Steve, you are an amazingly brave Man to talk so openly about your life, trauma, trials and tribulatons. It is clear to me you have a great heart and the horrific cards you have been dealt early in your life are the things that no Child should ever have to experience. I hope and pray that your Children from your first relationship find it in their hearts to understand what you have been through and get back in touch because for sure they are missing out on a potentially wonderful relationship with their Father. I know you have the potential to help so many people by sharing what you have been through and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work you are doing now and are looking to do to help people going through issues with mental health. Good luck and the best of health to you Steve and like Dodge said your a good Man.

I really enjoy watching your channel Dodge, i like to save a few up and binge them. You have an incredible talent at interviewing people, in a respectful way. Steve, the way i see it , it takes an amazing human being to give a life story, and not skirt around the edges. big respect

Seeing him relive his boarding school trauma shows what he went through

Dodge, great episode mate. Not sure if you are aware but the audio hasn't been 'beeped' or muted @1:13:56

Well done Steve for talking it through and what an inspiration you are sorting out that homeless man. . .I wish you great fortune and happiness. . .

Wow. What a very deep, emotional interview. So much respect for Steve opening up and being completely vulnerable and honest. And as usual Dodge, respect for you in the way you 'go with the flow' and are so empathetic and understanding. Without doubt, the best podcast around talking to 'villains and criminals'.

All this happened too me from the people who lived nxt door, i went through shit all my life ..Anxiety , PTSD , Personality disorder, Bipolar ....Life can be very hard living in my world

Another example of how a traumatic childhood can affect a persons entire life. This may sound odd,but learning that some of the worst murderers,rapists,gangsters etc had traumatic childhoods makes me so sad since it’s clearly the cause of their criminality,worse still they had no choice in taking that path of criminality I read somewhere that half of the prisoners in the USA had severe mental health problems(either due directly to their childhood or a psychiatric illness) and should really be treated as such rather than in prison,which as Steve points out,just worsens the persons condition. Steve does a great job of explaining this because as he points out nobody ‘really listen’ and actually help unless they’ve been through it themselves. Again,someone who now is an intelligent,well spoken,genuine,polite and caring person who at first look at you’d never think he was(another lesson this podcast teaches,never judge) This is one of the reasons I became a Paediatric Nurse as I felt children need a childhood with positive reinforcement(in particular teenagers). I worked in a Children’s hospice and people would always naturally say how sad that must be,my reply was always the same,yes it is however I found children in the kind of abusive,poor homes/environment’s far sadder since they have a life but it’s slowly being destroyed through no fault of their own. So again,Thank you Steve and Dodge. Steve you’ve helped more people than you’ll ever know with this podcast and your book,you’re a good man. ❤

Steve this is the first time I'm knowing who you are and I never comment on podcasts but bro your story hit me like a tonne of bricks similar story not your story at school but was bullied and thought I was a bad boy done crazy shit I regret now I'm in my 50's please keep telling your story I believe it will change so many lives bad boys realising there is more to life than being a hard man I think the world is changing for the better we don't have to be the man no crying show no weakness thank you for telling your story I wish I had the words to tell you what it meant anyway thank you again

VERY POWERFULL STUFF I DO HOPE STEVE GETS TO SEE HIS KIDS ,AND I WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY ALL THE LOVE AND HAPPYNESS IN THE WORLD , THANKS DODGE , FOR ANOTHER GREAT PODCAST , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MATE CANT WAIT TO READ THE BOOK .

Dodge , Steve from the bottom of my heart thank you I needed to see this podcast me and Steve have a lot in common in the way of relationships and other things you both talked of I'm not by any means trying to say I'm on his level because I'm not it's just there is so many things that resonate with me I would chop my left nut of to sit down with this man and of corse you dodge and have a chat and wish I could somehow contact him I think he could Help me understand so mutch of what's locked up inside of me that kills me on a daily basis causing me panic attacks, anxiety and feeling dead inside and as a result I'm pushing away the people who mean more to me then anything on plannet earth ... I'm so happy for him knowing he has found the love he so much deserves and all I wish for him is the best in life .. also suffer from adhd and know how hard it can be to communicate and to be able to put things into words. It's a daily struggle and feel so misunderstood because I just can't express my self its a nightmare.. I'm currently looking at hypnotherapy as I just don't know where or who to turn to .. all the best lads .

A really powerful interview. A great job Dodge and very brave of Steve to talk about his past like that.

Powerful, listening to such openness at painful experiences. Dealing with the rage it causes is a huge step forward. In my experience as a survivor, I've found, that feeling in the morning/during the day, never truly leaves you. Sadly. You just learn to live with it abit better than you used too. All power to you in your new journey x

What a fantastic interview with Steve really enjoyed it and feel for the lad a living example how the system can destroy a child then leave him to cope on his own as an adult suffered most my life with depression and could identify with Steve hopefully now he's found love and peace things will start to improve for him because obviously he as a heart of gold many thanks to dodge brilliant interview take care both of you

What an amazing story of triumph over abuse and mental illness. This guy is truly an inspiration and should be called compassionate Steve not crazy Steve.

Dodge, you properly handled matey who was going into a really bad set of memories, well done, and kudos to Steve for finding it in himself to speak out in a podcast about the abuse, Myself and some of my mates from the 80s went through similar things and it is only through discussing and sharing the pain of the shit we experienced in our formative years that we can move on and have positive relationships, I'm in my 50s now and living a good life , wife, kids and good people around me but it took me 25 years of carrying the pain as a secret before it all came out in a drug fuelled violent incident and ending up with me doing nearly every day of 5yrs in prison then meeting my to be wife when released to start working to change my life and not let my past dictate my future, fair play to Steve, and to you too Dodge, Yet another top notch podcast with interesting guest, I Wish him all the best and could be good to see how the book has impact on his life, Cheers

Really powerful moving interview. Wish Steve all the best. There’s a really good man in there.

Yes dodge best true crime Channel in the uk been with u since 10k subs

Hello dodge ol boy another great podcast very interesting guest very honest n truthful wishing you and Steve all best in future John 👍💯👌❤️🙏🙏🙏

Massive respect to you Steve, what happened to you was NOT your fault, you were a child still & people used your innocence for their benefit. Mate, I can't imagine how you coped, but please believe me, you are strong, very strong to have made it this far, many haven't! Whatever you are doing now is working & you have the support & love of a good woman, just keep looking forward, you can't change the past but you can steer your future & I am going to read your book, by doing so is just my small way of trying to show my support financially & remember you are helping lots of others get through & deal with their own lives.

Wasn’t the pod I was expecting but what a bloke! Some young lads from the estates need to hear from people like Steve 🤞

👏Well done for speaking openly about this!! Powerful stuff!

Absolutely great. Thanks again Dodge. Thanks Steve for sharing your story. Much love.

This guy is a good guy at heart. You can tell from listening. The shit this poor blokes been through as a kid change his path in life. He shouldn’t have had to go through all that and if he hadn’t he wouldn’t have turned into “crazy Steve “ . Makes me so angry hearing about all these stories of people in positions of power abusing kids and ruining their lives. It’s so unfair guys like this have to go through what he’s going through still to this day. Good on him for turning a corner and changing from the violence and trouble. should be proud he’s turned life around. Life’s precious and shouldn’t be thrown away . Easy for me to say I guess as I’m not going through what he has and is. I wish him all the best for the future and thanks for sharing the story.

It's great to see him help others , best of luck to him for the future .

Wow one of the best podcasts I’ve seen. What a warrior this man is. 100% respect to him and wish him all the best

Wow what a podcast hats off too both of you, Steve for being so honest and courages ,and yoy dodge for your superb interview skills one of the best podcasts ive watched.

Wow, what a podcast, powerful, moving & deep !! first time of actually hearing of this guy, i will definitely be buying the book and well done fo turning your life around, great podcast Dodge as always

Another powerful and hard hitting podcast, what a life he’s led. Glad he’s found happiness and long may it continue

How he’s feeling now I can totally relate to. The anxiety, depression, health anxiety I’ve got it all to. It’s the worst feeling ever. Felt this one more than any other interview. Takes courage to speak out but it does help with closure slowly. It’s the life you have lived which has put you where you are today. We all have a story to tell and hidden demons. Very brake to speak on a live podcast.

Poor lad, obviously been through some serious trauma. That was a perfect example of a symptom of PTSD. I was in homes in Scotland in the 80's and they were brutal.

What An Amazing Guy Dodge, With A Powerful Story, He’s Been Through A lot And Turned Out A Great Bloke, Well Done To Him 👏👏

I’m 20 minutes in, so powerful. They moved on just a few seconds ago, I don’t think I’ve ever been on the edge of my seat like that. Fecken deep 💩 respect to both for talking about that

Well done on another brilliant interview.

Yo big up Steve u brave guy for being open an honest!! An big up for dodge for your patience an compassion as a podcaster getting these stories out ❤ this pod deserves to blow up majorly

@kyliebaby1391 i tried to like and reply to your comment but my phone is being an eejit I completely agree with what you said about dodge. The best thing about it is that I don't think it's calculated behaviour by him. I think it just boils down to the fact that Dodge is just as much as a lad as his guests - he's on a level. You can tell by the way he carries himself that he's not some naïve journalist who hasn't got a clue. Thats why these interviews are so easy to watch. It's like listening to 2 pals having a chat down the pub

Top watch again , childhood trauma never leaves you

Steve your a brave man big respect to you,you have been a victim of your childhood and now you deserve some peace and happiness, best wishes to you .

Brilliant definitely one of the best . Really enjoyed hearing Steve's story and how he come threw so much darkness.

Powerful podcast hats of to Steve to open up its the hardest and biggest thing anyone can do 100% . Cracking podcast Dodge really well done ❤

Very powerful interview Dodge I can relate to some of the stuff Steve has been through. I was sent to a boarding school in the mid seventies at the age of seven and a half and then sent into a children's home during school holidays until I was 16 then sent to young affenders prison when I was 18 for 6mths for violence

Dodge at 7.13 I literally felt that emotion, God that was heartbreaking, great interview Dodge as always, your getting good at this mate you should start doing this for a living!!!! Messing around all the best love from London and Dublin x x

This 1 should be a banger can't wait to listen to this

One of my favourites so far! Great pod👌🏻

I must admit at first I judged Steve seeing the clips of him talking about stuff he’d done seemingly boasting but then you hear about what he went through you can see why he was the way he was.. another great pod 👌👍

WOW what a powerful story so happy that steve found love every word that he said was so powerful god bless you bro and I really feel that your kids will look for you and give you the love that they have for you I had a lump in my throat and had to stop the video a few times but had to look till the end your a good man Steve stay strong bro.

A gripping interview, youre a talented interviewer dodge, what a powerful story

Wow - you changed a homeless man’s life. That’s seriously powerful bro .

Phenomenal interview.....Dodge is top class.Defienetly the best about,so good at interjecting and conducting the interview when needed. Massive fan keep up the good work.

Brilliant story 👏🏼 takes a lot to open up and speak about this stuff.

Dodge, your interviews are great!! From the states, cheers mate.

This guy is not crazy steve hes had a horrendous childhood and he is still here that makes him a warrior i hope you find peace in your mind 🙏

Steve went through his hole entire life just wanting to be sound and everyone he came into contact with took his kindness for weakness. And not just in a way to gain something that he had they abused and disrespected him until he was way beyond broken and even at that point people wanted more. It's no surprise that once he had the tools to make that all go away the beast was awakened very touching story nuff love Steve💙💙💙

Fair play,to both of you Dodge bro,n I've had a colorful life n I always say my mess is now my message because of what people like me n Steve have gone through,never underestimate the power of encouragement,there's enough negative crap about !!

this podcast was so inspirational Steve i feel your pain i have just ordered your book to reed the full story stay safe Steve and Dodge

You wasn't BAD you were lost.. x big difference. X hart of gold .xx ❤❤❤