The UK rave scene of the ‘90s and early 2000s wasn’t just about loud music and strobe lights — it was a cultural eruption. At the heart of that explosion stood one man whose journey from flipping burgers at McDonald’s to becoming the undisputed king of UK club promotion is now told in King of […]

When you think of Scottish crime stories, images of gritty streets, gang culture, and prison life often come to mind. But behind every headline, there’s a human story. Enter Jordan Robertson, also known as Hawaii Five — a nickname that hides a past marked by street fights, knife crime, and jail time. On the Criminal […]

In a gripping episode of the Criminal Connection Podcast, Dougie Joyce, the infamous Manchester-based bare-knuckle fighter and entrepreneur, returns with raw honesty, explosive stories, and powerful insight into his journey from street fights to business success. Hosted by Terry Stone (aka The Podfather), this exclusive interview dives deep into Dougie’s mindset, controversies, and new ventures, […]

When you hear “the most dangerous man in Hampshire” you might picture a hardened criminal. In reality, that phrase was once hurled at Phil “Big Phil” Campion—an adopted kid from Southampton who fought his way out of childhood abuse, passed the Royal Marines and Parachute Regiment selection, conquered the infamous SAS course first-time, and later […]

Born in 1969, Richard Jones seemed destined for a law-abiding life—his father was a Flying Squad officer in London’s Metropolitan Police. Yet growing up around “old bill” culture taught him something unintended: how to stay one step ahead of authority. That ironic skill would become the invisible thread connecting every stage of his later criminal […]

When you think of British true crime cinema, few titles resonate like Rise of the Footsoldier. But behind the iconic film lies a real story — one about loyalty, hard lessons, late-night runs, brotherhood forged in chaos, and a world far deeper than the tabloids ever reported. In this blog, we go behind the scenes […]