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Meet Calen Morris, a 501 deportee and patched member of one of NZ’s most notorious motorcycle clubs.

June 20, 2024 / 00:43

This episode discusses gang culture in New Zealand, personal beliefs, and initiation practices. The guest shares experiences with tattoos, firearms, and personal growth.

The conversation begins with the guest addressing common perceptions of gang members in New Zealand, highlighting the intimidation factor associated with them. The guest reflects on their own journey and how they have navigated through challenges.

They explain the significance of their tattoo, which represents a balance of good and bad, and their interest in various religious texts, including the Quran and the Bible. This tattoo symbolizes their personal philosophy.

The guest describes their first encounter with a Desert Eagle firearm, illustrating the intensity of their experiences. They also touch on the concept of earning a patch within the gang, emphasizing the hard work and dedication required to rise through the ranks.

Overall, the episode provides a raw look into the life of a gang member, their beliefs, and the realities of their environment.

TL;DR

A gang member discusses culture, tattoos, firearms, and personal growth in New Zealand.

Video

00:00:00
the immediate thing I think most new
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zealanders think if they ever meet a
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gang member you're immediately weary or
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slightly intimidated I suppose yeah this
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ring could be
00:00:07
intimidating you're quite articul I
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don't even know what that
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means I read the Quran I read the Bible
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and I read the Dharma and I felt that
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the uh DH was most fitting for myself
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and that's why I've got a swas stier
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that I designed on my stomach here that
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represents you know black and white good
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and bad five Realms first time I've seen
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a desert eagle was right on my head
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what's a desert eagle it's a big [ __ ]
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gun it's a 50 cal yeah it's a beautiful
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gun how do you earn a patch any examples
00:00:32
of initiation he just said like this is
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how it is okay well I shouldn't be
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saying this but it's really common sense
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when you come from the bottom and you
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work your way up it's a massive
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achievement from where we come from

Episode Highlights

  • Finding Personal Identity
    Exploring spiritual texts led to a personal connection with the Dharma.
    “I felt that the DH was most fitting for myself.”
    @ 00m 13s
    June 20, 2024
  • Desert Eagle Encounter
    A surprising moment when seeing a Desert Eagle for the first time.
    “The first time I’ve seen a desert eagle was right on my head.”
    @ 00m 24s
    June 20, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Intimidation00:02
  • Spiritual Journey00:11
  • Gun Discussion00:26
  • Initiation Insight00:30

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