The story of Tommy “Mad X-Man” Jacobs is one that sounds almost fictional. It moves from amateur boxing success to criminal chaos, from a controversial prison sentence to stories from inside some of Britain’s toughest prisons. His life is packed with moments that feel like scenes from a gritty crime drama, yet every twist is […]

The story of life after crime is rarely straightforward. For many people who have spent years in the criminal world, leaving that life behind can feel almost impossible. But for some, prison becomes the turning point that leads to transformation. This is the story of a man who went from dealing drugs and serving long […]

Dominic Negus has lived a life that sounds more like the plot of a crime film than a typical biography. Known in different circles as a boxer, nightclub doorman, debt collector and underworld enforcer, his story is one of raw survival, personal reckoning and eventual reflection. Appearing on the Criminal Connection podcast, Negus opened up […]

The Terry Stone Connection Podcast has built a reputation for bringing raw and unfiltered stories from the world of crime. In this episode, returning guest Stuart Reed shares a deeper look into his life, his time as a Category A high-risk prisoner, and the lessons he believes younger generations should take from his story. Reed […]

David Johnston’s journey into the world of crime fighting and national security began far from the corridors of power. Raised in Glasgow in a working class family, Johnston joined the British Army at just 15 years old. At the time, it was possible to enter what was known as “boy service,” a training pathway that […]

The journey to the top of professional boxing rarely follows a straight path. For WBO International champion Denzel Bentley, the road has been shaped by adversity, setbacks, and relentless determination. Speaking on the Terry Stone Connection Podcast, Bentley shared the story of how a kid growing up on the Patmore Estate in London went from […]