The Stick Up with Russell Manser

Russell Manser used to be a bank robber and prison escapee in the 80s and 90s and did 23 years in prison across 3 different states. Now having turned his life around, he talks openly to interesting people about trauma, survival, transformation and hope.

00:47:01 2024-03-18
On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell continues his talk with Lurata Lyon. In Part 2 we hear Lurata Lyon’s journey as a political asylum seeker and how she came to be a motivational speaker and presentation coach in the UK, after escaping a hu...
00:43:06 2024-03-11
On this week's episode of The Stick Up, Russell talks with Lurata Lyon, a motivational speaker and presentation coach. Lurata shares her remarkable story of survival, recounting her abduction by a human trafficking and organ harvesting gang at the age of ...
00:55:49 2024-03-04
This week on the podcast, Russell is joined by Andrew Papadatos, a trailblazer in sexual wellness and relationship advice. From breaking barriers to enhancing intimacy, Andrew shares his own insights and knowledge on his social platforms to educate others...
00:47:11 2024-02-26
Introducing Sydney-based Comedian, Andrew Hamilton. After being incarcerated for selling drugs, Andrew discovered the healing power of laughter during his time behind bars. Harnessing this revelation, he has since channeled his innate sense of humor onto ...
00:53:32 2024-02-19
This week on the podcast, we introduce Bernie Shakeshaft, Founder of BackTrack Youth Works, a program aimed at guiding young people towards a brighter future through vocational, on-the-job training, that’s deliberately aligned with the regional job mark...
00:52:11 2024-02-12
This week, Ex-Prison Officer and Sexual Abuse Survivor Advocate, Mel Watson is joining us on the podcast to open up about her journey. Born into domestic violence and raised in a toxic household, Mel endured neglect and alienation, leaving her without gu...
00:43:10 2024-02-05
This week on the podcast, we have the pleasure of having Australian Music Artist Ay Huncho joining us for an exclusive interview. In this episode, Ay Huncho takes us on a journey through his musical beginnings, sharing the story of his discovery by a pro...
00:55:52 2024-01-29
From 1%-er Motorcycle Club to Social Worker, Justin ‘Mooch’ Deloretto joins Russell this week on the podcast to share his journey from a former Club Member to a published Author and Advocate for positive change. Discover how Justin is reshaping the n...
00:49:32 2024-01-22
This week on the podcast, Men’s Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Sasha Fedorovsky joins Russell to explain how she helps men decondition their learned behaviours and explore their emotional landscape. Follow The Stick Up on Instagram and TikTok Follow ...
01:03:02 2024-01-15
NRL Legend and Fox Sports Commentator, Braith Anasta joined Russell for this episode and opened up about a deeply personal experience, revealing the heart-wrenching story of how he lost his father to suicide when he was just 15. Follow The Stick Up on In...
00:45:47 2023-12-18
On this week's episode, Russell is joined by his good friend and talented actor, Clint Foster, who’s known by many for his role of Tom Kelly on the Australian Nine Network crime drama anthology series Underbelly Razor. In this episode, the boys talk abo...
00:45:03 2023-12-11
This week, we have the pleasure of being joined again by Ex-Con, Transformation Coach and Author Ron Isherwood. In this episode, the boys discuss Ron’s story from being born into a criminal family and having spent most of his adolescence in prisons and...
00:55:52 2023-12-04
On this week’s episode of the podcast, Russell sits down with Scott Keighran, who transformed his life from being a former Bikie Associate to an inspiring Author. They delve into Scott’s journey, exploring what led to his imprisonment and the tough ex...
00:38:14 2023-11-27
This week on the podcast we’re joined by Australian Rapper Hoodrich Hefner, a.k.a Caleb Valeri. In this episode, the two dive into Hoodrich’s career, his visions for the future, and a candid discussion on the contentious issue of artists with ‘gang ...
00:59:00 2023-11-20
On this week's episode, Lifestyle Transformation Coach and Confit Pathways Mentor, Andrew Truong joins Russell to share his powerful perspective on life. Having experienced a challenging journey that led him through a period of incarceration, he emerged f...
01:28:53 2023-11-13
This week we have an extraordinary guest joining Russell on the podcast, Brian Bishop, a man whose life story is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Brian is a former active-duty Infantry NCO in the United States Marine Corps, and after his honorable discharg...
01:16:17 2023-11-06
This week on The Stick Up, we have the incredible Louise Edmonds whose story of resilience, advocacy, and hope has touched the lives of countless individuals. Louise’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of one person...
00:46:00 2023-10-23
This week, Australian Music Artist Fortay joins Russell on the podcast to dive into his journey about coming up from the streets of Western Sydney and establishing himself as a pioneer within the Australian rap scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
00:47:40 2023-10-16
From being one of Sydney’s most wanted teenagers to transforming his life into a beacon of hope for other troubled youth, Kyzar Jing joins Russell on the podcast this week to share his journey of how he broke the cycle of crime. Learn more about your ad...
00:48:42 2023-10-09
This week, we welcome Australian NRL player Liam Knight from the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Liam joins Russell for an honest and open-hearted discussion about how footy became his escape from reality of dealing with his mental health challenges and ch...
00:49:54 2023-10-02
This week on The Stick Up, Russell Steps into the ring with two living legends of the boxing world: Johnny Lewis, the mastermind behind six world champions, including the iconic Jeff Fenech. With four world boxing titles spanning three weight divisions to...
01:04:12 2023-09-25
This week on the podcast, Russell sits down with one of South Australia’s top lawyers, Andrew Carpenter, also known as “the man most hated by Australian child sex offenders”, which he was proudly named by the Herald Sun, to talk about Andrew’s pas...
01:02:32 2023-09-18
This week on the podcast, we’ve got a powerful episode featuring the incredible Dylan Voller. Tune in to hear the story of a survivor, activist and artist who’s using his music to shine a light on broken systems and advocate for change. Learn more abo...
00:52:38 2023-09-11
In this week’s episode, Joe Williams, founder of The Enemy Within_ & ourway_academy returns to the podcast to dive deep into the world of mental health with our host Russell. Joe’s journey through his own mental health battles is inspiring and has mot...
00:50:14 2023-09-04
This week we’re diving into the world of cannabis with ‘Australia’s King of Cannabis’ himself, William Stolk. Former pro freestyle skier turned content extraordinaire, Will has taken the entertainment world by storm, being the mastermind behind vi...
00:39:36 2023-08-28
Ex-crim turned ‘Porn King’, Dale Egan joins Russell on the podcast this week to chat about how he went from leaving prison with nothing to his name to becoming one of Australia’s top male creators. When Dale had to start fresh, he rolled all his pa...
00:48:59 2023-08-21
This week we welcome Life Coach, Mentor and Founder of Amend Movement, Watene Waenga. Watene has faced many obstacles in life, from having his first child when he was only 15 years old who was born with cancer, being diagnosed with cancer himself, and als...
01:10:26 2023-08-14
Meet Peter ‘The Chief’ Graham, from a rough childhood of bouncing between homes, to becoming a powerhouse Karateka, Kickboxer, Boxer, and MMA star. Peter joins us this week on the podcast to share his journey of finding strength through adversity. Lea...
01:10:32 2023-08-07
This week on the podcast, mindset coach Jeffrey Morgan joins us for a second appearance on the show. We dive into the journey of @thejeffreymorgan, a dedicated family man, striving to be the best dad by constantly working on strengthening his relationshi...
01:07:47 2023-07-31
This week on the podcast, we have the incredible Dr. Zac Turner joining us! Dr. Zac is a leading Australian medical personality and the resident doctor on Channel 9’s morning show Today Extra. With his extensive experience in orthopaedics, plastics, rec...
Show More Podcast