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From Drug Dealer to Criminologist: Incredible Life Story #shorts

May 26, 2026 / 00:24

This episode covers the life of a former drug dealer turned criminologist, discussing themes of incarceration and a 30-year career at the University of Canterbury.

The guest shares experiences from their past as a drug dealer, detailing how that life led to incarceration. They reflect on the challenges faced during that time.

Following their release, the guest transitioned to a career in criminology, becoming a prominent figure in media discussions about crime. They highlight their role as a go-to expert for news outlets.

Throughout the episode, the guest provides insights into the criminal justice system and their perspective on crime in society.

TLDR

A former drug dealer discusses incarceration and a career as a criminologist at the University of Canterbury.

Episode

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This is going to be a great podcast. I can tell just from this this opening 5 minutes because there's two very

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distinct chapters to your life. There's the the the drug dealer and then the

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incarceration period and then there's the the huge period of like 30 years where you were working at the University

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of Canterbury and you were like the go-to criminologist. Every time you turn on the TV and there's a story about

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crime, you'd see your face on TV. So this is going to be good.

Episode Highlights

The Two Chapters of Life
Exploring the distinct phases of a life shaped by crime and academia.
“There are two very distinct chapters to your life.”
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May 26, 2026

Episode Quotes

You'd see your face on TV.
From Drug Dealer to Criminologist: Incredible Life Story #shorts

Key Moments

Life Chapters00:05
From Crime to Academia00:14