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Get ready to experience the real-life drama from behind the walls of one of the country's worst maximum-security facilities. Experience horrific assaults, bloodthirsty murders, and the kind of drama that needs to be heard to be believed. Simon King shares a raw and uncensored look beyond the razor wire, giving you the opportunity to see how life really runs inside a place filled with those the society would rather forget.

Based on the major motion picture—an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor—Wonka introduces listeners to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time . . . proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

Weeds by Stephen King: When a meteorite lands on his property, Jordy Verrill envisions an easy payday. Unfortunately for Jordy, this is no ordinary rock - and the uncompromising force inside has found its first target.

Based on the major motion picture-an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humour-WONKA introduces listeners to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time... proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you're lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

Get ready to continue the real-life drama from behind the walls of one of the country's worst maximum-security facilities. Experience horrific assaults, blood-thirsty murders, and the kind of drama that needs to be heard to be believed. Simon King shares a raw and uncensored look beyond the razor wire, giving you the opportunity to see how life really runs inside a place filled with those whom society would rather forget.

After accepting a food delivery job to make ends meet, nothing could have prepared Martin Hargrove for what happens next. Robbed, beaten, and murdered during his very first delivery, he wakes to find himself in the home of a strange woman, one who explains that he now owes her a debt for bringing him back to life. Faced with the choice of losing his life a second time or submitting to her demands, Hargrove reluctantly agrees to the job.

With the tragic passing of her mother, Grace is sent to a father she thought was dead, relocating from the bustling streets of inner Melbourne to an island home she doesn’t remember. When she answers the call for help from a sign in a store window, Grace thinks she’s found the perfect job. But behind the smile of a welcoming town sits a community bathed in lies and deceit, and it’s not long before this new arrival is caught in the middle of a deadly mystery.

Stabbings. Rapes. Murders. Simon King spent years inside one of the country's worst maximum-security facilities, guarding those considered society's worst offenders. With the popular Prison Days series, Simon shared the day-to-day events of a job many consider too risky to try themselves. This time, there's no holding back, with the harsh reality of prison life told from one man's perspective. Prison Days: Screw'd Up is a confronting retelling of a career where murder, assaults, and suicides are considered just another part of the workday.

Meteorologists Simon King and Clare Nasir reveal the captivating ways the weather works, from exploring incredible weather phenomenon (how are rainbows formed?) and expertly breaking down our knowledge of the elements (could we harness the power of lightning?) to explaining the significance of weather in history (has the weather ever started a war?) and importantly discussing the future of weather (could climate modification save the planet?). In What Does Rain Smell Like? Simon and Clare uncover the thrilling science behind a subject that affects us all.

From the author of the Prison Days series comes the next chapter of life behind bars. These are the personal stories of prisoners as they negotiate day-to-day life behind the walls of a maximum-security facility. Listen to their tales as they try and fit in, adjust, and survive one of the toughest places on earth.

Sam always knew she was different. Her morbid fascination with death has kept her isolated from the world, shut away by a father aware of the monster inside her. A direct descendent of one of the most notorious serial killers of the century, Sam harbors the kind of fury that craves blood.

When an elderly man is found dead on a bench overlooking Eagle Lake in Maine, the authorities eventually identify 74-year-old Nathanial Johns. But what they discover leaves more questions than answers. Having been laid to rest hundreds of miles away, the authorities are stunned to find a fresh corpse in his reburied coffin. Soon more bodies show up, each replaced with a fresh victim. But if Sam and the team think this is just a serial killer with a twisted sense of humor, they are about to discover a shocking truth that leads right back to the heart of their own organization.

One kid’s horrific journey behind the walls of maximum security and the price he paid for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Survival is just the beginning. Dylan is 18, scared, and sent to maximum security. The crime? Passed out drunk in the backseat of a car after his 18th birthday celebration. If he doesn’t fight, he dies. If he doesn’t run drugs, he dies. The Jesters have murdered his brother and recruited his cellmate, and this is now home. Welcome to MAX. There is no escape.

Prepare for extreme horror. This unique collection of 10 stories features a range of international talent: award-winning authors, masters of horror, rising stars, and fresh new voices in the genre. Take care as you reach into these dark places, for the things here bite, and you may withdraw a hand short of a few fingers.

Unscripted delves into the real, behind-the-scenes stories of marketing, branding, and business growth. In each episode, we go beyond the polished surface and uncover the raw, unscripted moments that shape successful brands. With candid conversations, and actionable insights, this podcast is for marketers, entrepreneurs, and creatives who want to push boundaries, spark innovation, and build brands that matter. Tune in for honest discussions that inspire real change - no scripts, just the truth.© 2024 © 2024 Unscripted Podcast | SKD, Simon King, Simon King Designs Hosted on Acast. See ...

What were their crimes? Who were their victims? It's time to meet the horrifying truth lurking in one of the darkest places on earth.

Millie finds herself on a quest to find the elusive diary of a man long thought dead. But what she finds aren’t the answers she expected, instead discovering a man with no earthly right living in the 21st century.

A female killer calling herself "Black Death" is murdering men around Chicago's less-than-respectable establishments. Each body is found with a black rose, together with the same cryptic calling card, leaving authorities baffled as to her identity. When the latest victim turns out to be a well-respected police officer, the city's mayor reaches out for help.

Follow Simon for another trip behind the walls, as he introduces you to the possibilities, the pitfalls, the dangers, and the life of a maximum-security prison officer. Discover the roles, the tasks, the day-to-day schedule as you contemplate a career inside. Learn the tips and tricks to communicating with inmates, surviving confrontations, and ultimately making it out alive. If you’ve ever been curious whether you have what takes to work on the inside, here’s your chance.

A rare phenomenon to say the least, Simon King is the kind of comic that comes along maybe once in a generation. Every performance is an onslaught, an unrelenting attack on the senses. He pushes his audience to keep up with him as his mind jumps around from the topical to the absurd with lightning speed and intensity. Never sure what will happen next, the audience is forced to hold on tight and be prepared for anything.