18 years for drug smuggling | Painters and Dockers

Ronald Isherwood grew up in the slums of Fitzroy, Melbourne. His father was a member of the notorious painters and dockers union. From a life time of crime, addiction, lavish living, and prison, Ron's seen it all.
He has served time in Pentridge prison, Melbourne. Grafton prison in Sydney, and also in Queensland jails.
He is a now a recovery, transformation coach snd the director of www.thetruthab...
This is his story.
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[@TFSpodcast_]

Theres a typo in this, his website is actually www.thetruthaboutaddiction.com.au

[@jakeangelovski4905]

Reye

[@scottphillips8117]

I jailed in Woodford with Ronnie in 06-07 and can confirm he was one of the hardest heads in the whole system. Lovely human being, a real sweetheart, he lives to help people. Got me clean almost single handed, and I owe him my life.

[@garyhughes209]

Ronnie, You probably have heard of me over the years. We have a lot of mutual friends. Some still alive but many of them have fallen off the perch. Came across this interview by accident and glad to see that you have turned it up and are getting on with life and living it. Most of my nick was done in NSW although QLD had my body for a couple of years while I fought some bank robbery charges. I’ve been out for going on six/seven years now and glad to be free. Will never be going back again. Take care of yourself Ron and stay free hu!

[@Gregsheppo66]

I could listen to Ron for hours. He’s such a genuine soul.

[@geoffreyrogers5285]

Hey Ron loved listening to you I'm 15 months clean after doing a 2 and a half year stint at Port Philip life's never been better ive been offered a job helping the boys coming out of prison with secada but finding it hard to not take peoples problems home with me. Thanks for spreading your message of hope

[@Inveteratedaydreaner]

I could listen to Ron talk all day and not get bored! My favourite one so far, thanks Dave! I love your positivity Ron, and your message is spot on. The self-audit is where it begins, eh? ......such refreshing candour! The truth really will set you free.....

[@spitzndtruth1484]

Damage at a young age takes ages to recover from...I don't think you fully recover but if you can achieve 80% you are doing OK. Ron's story is full on and rings true with most people who have been brought up a little different... trauma is a hell of a monkey on your back.. and you can tell Ron is proud that his children do not fear him. To most this is a bizarre statement but those who know it's huge...the fact he hasn't done to his children what was done to him is a win. Glad this gentleman is spreading the word! Keep on keeping on.

[@loudannymalacts5095]

Any man who "punishes the sex offenders" in prison, deserves the respect.

[@Blankingfisherman]

Great interview geezer I love all the old melbourne crime stuff keep up the good work good much love from East london ❤

[@KaneTauri]

amazing story of redemption. Thanks for sharing.

[@fairgrowfreestyles]

Look inside yourself, find your direction and follow that path. Be the best you can be, be honest, be yourself. Much peace to all who read this / big thanks 🙏🏾 the felon show, for all the great work you do

[@misterslippyfist1652]

This interview was one of Dave's best I reckon. A crazy inspirational story. I'm at the part where he talks about the near death experience he had when he died for a moment and stood before Yahweh/God and/or Yashua/Jesus and was told that "You've commited one of the worst sins of all. You wasted the gift of lift!!". AS A JUNKIE OF 13 YEARS WHO HAS DONE NOTHING WITH HIS LIFE (NO SPOUSE, KIDS, CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS ETC) AND WHO IS ALSO HIGHLY AWARE OF GOD'S EXISTENCE, THAT SHIT REALLY, REALLY HIT HOME AND IT HIT HARD!!! Fuck man, I just want to be in control of my own mind and free will again.

[@TFSpodcast_]

Much love appreciate it

[@ozziejohn571]

Beautiful work Ron. Thanks for the show David.

[@TFSpodcast_]

All love

[@aussiebob7923]

The Result Was Nil Until I Let Go Absolutely, The Truth Set Me Free, 25 Years Clean n Sober 1 Day At A Time In 7 Days....Service Work Is The Foundation . Onya Paul...🙏

[@timborg1879]

Such a great story thanks for shareing / moving

[@chrisj3424]

What an inspirational bloke. Cheers mate, 6 years clean for me now!

[@TFSpodcast_]

Awesome work

[@MrBobbit666]

He is up there bro with the most inspiring people I have ever come across

[@pablovalentine8976]

Ronnie you had empathy mate you took me under your wing in 79 .or 80 and a few other young guys in jail and looked after us . Thats why i always remembered you. My name is not pablo , Ive given that life away now in my 60s , Mine was a wasted life to mate. But did have a lot of fun along the way.

[@mjb6446]

"The slums of Fitzroy." It's amazing how so many suburbs that used to be considered bad areas are now the polar opposite and are considered very affluent. Can't buy a freestanding anything in Fitzroy for under a million now.

[@kurtmcl]

not really amazing for a bad area to become affluent.

[@mjb6446]

@@kurtmcl Whatever you say dude.

[@davechristian7543]

@@mjb6446 well bc its cheep land my friend n as the population grows theses places were no one wonted to live become attractive to inverters n so forth. its called gentrification.

[@pkae85]

It called gentrification isnt it

[@pablovalentine8976]

I remember Ronnie Isherwood in long bay C.I.P IN 1978 OR 1979. He was 3 years older then me . Funny i only knew him for 3 or 4 months but ive always Remember him. Liked the bloke. He was on the gear but a nice guy. Heard him mentioned a couple times over the years. I never bumped him again although i done 34 years in and out of jails . armed robberies safes breaks, pretty well career criminal . I was shocked to see him on this podcast good to see his still around

[@kenwarrington6839]

Wow, awesome story and great to see you've made it through to the light

[@kromalmighty2592]

Mate, you're show is going from strength to strength. Also, you really have a good interview style. You know when to prompt the interviewee, and when to hold back and let the person talk.

[@TFSpodcast_]

Thanks

[@supplementwarfare2640]

id buy that book, another great interview your killing it Dave

[@troydebruyn3661]

Great interview definitely need to do 2nd up with Ron he has such a positive outlook I too suffered with heroin addiction for best part of 30 yrs an found best person to talk an seek counseling from is someone who has walked in your shoes not uni educated person who has never used drugs was absolute kick ass interview Dave loved it mate let's hope Ron publishes he book be great read

[@stuffedgrubs]

Pretty much everything Ron spoke about is how my up bringing was. Drugs, violence hate. It was fucked. I understand when Ron says "I didn't know this was wrong. It's how we were brought up it was normal. Then you go visit a normal family and you can't get out quick enough cause it's weird. I'm lucky to have my wife who helps me everyday be not like them. I still have my vices which really disappoints me but I'm trying my best. Thank you for a fantastic interview.

[@jessetink3753]

Wow what an inspirational bloke really down to earth and tells it how it is 👍🏽

[@JuntaOne]

Great episode man. You're an excellent listener. Let the guest tell their story!

[@keepgrinding8231]

Awesome testimony brother. You've definitely come along way.

[@lukeday3488]

Get this man to finish and publish his book.

[@simondale4189]

Another great podcast thank -you.

[@kemshasan8866]

Another great share by a fascinating man. Love the show

[@Chrisso_and_FamBam]

slowly but surely your videos are getting more and more viewers :)

[@flej01]

I'm so glad Roger is where he belongs, I'm happy for you Ronald that you have found your empathy and a better life for you and your family. My friend dad was a painter docker in the 60s, 70's he was killed in the early 80's. It made for hard men. All the best for your next chapters. Thanks again King Dave, love your style

[@MrMyz123]

Bro your is killing it that intro was large !!

[@adamblain2439]

Would love to c his book have never been touched so much by any podcast so much what an inspiration to any person struggling words cannot describe how this has changed my out look on life and they way I used to feel about myself love u brothers

[@TFSpodcast_]

Love you too brah

[@MrCupid444]

Good for you Ron , best upload iv seen in long time ❤️

[@tonyrandall692]

Wow another uplifting story

[@rubinstein2994]

Wow, the man can talk. Would make a fascinating audio book with him narrating. Awesome stuff.

[@TFSpodcast_]

Yeah that would be dope

[@dangerdave7223]

This spoke to me deep. Thank you

[@TFSpodcast_]

🤝

[@freelancerconverse4413]

You’ve got some heavy weights on your show now. Really enjoyed the John Killick interview and amazed you’ve got Ronald Sherwood on. Great stuff. The post card bandit Brendon Abbott would be a trifecta. Teina Pora? don’t think he is allowed do interviews. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TFSpodcast_]

FREE ABBOTT!

[@motobeeza4061]

That was excellent David

[@TFSpodcast_]

Cheers

[@bigwillychummychoo5370]

I remember the old school Melbourne cops. They were hard core! Just as if not more scary than the other side !

[@blaketobin2836]

Hey man, loving your interviews Dave. Keep up the good work

[@akabkruzsojudyoneill1968]

Keep em coming 👁❤️💪💪⚡️🎥⏱💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@TFSpodcast_]

Thank you

[@madrarua1246]

Fantastic hearing about the old timers.

[@hayzIsherwood]

I'm an Isherwood from NZ living over here in WA at the moment, were few and far between so it's always a trip to come across someone outside of my immediate Isherwood family with the same name. Funnily enough though just out of coincidence my old man was stomping around Melbourne in St.Kilda back in those days as well, small world..

[@paulgerard4503]

I had forgotten about the killing of taxi drivers in Melbourne. It was the start of having glass shields between passengers and drivers. Glad what he said about Longley. He tried to stand over a family member of mine. My dad said to him, stay away from him as he will be tight with the screws.

[@AnthonyF-fo7vs]

Awsome interview what a great story

[@RealRecogniseReal-]

Take my hat of to you Ron. True gentleman

[@jimmyblunt8014]

Inspiring story mate !!!!

[@natural9743]

WOW!! What a life flip inspirational.

[@xrp.xlm.hedera]

Your both mad Kent’s. in a good way I’m saying. For real fellaz, well done

[@satansalley6526]

I'd love to read his book..how can I get?seems like a great guy.

[@iainlindsay5687]

loved listening to this mans life story

[@burncityreaper3525]

Would love to read his life story

[@football24091]

Very interesting mate 👍 great interview he's one hard man don't make em like that anymore lol speaks well good onyou mate

[@Lakridza67]

Painters and Dockers had teeth! Gosh, how things have changed. Still remember all the drama at Footscray docks with Patrick Stevedores🤷🏼‍♀️

[@leonardpersin4255]

Spot on. Now we have lgbtq to save us

[@motobeeza4061]

@@leonardpersin4255 so you totally missed the message in that story

[@paulsteen7641]

@@leonardpersin4255 I think it’s now 2SLLGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA++ 🙈

[@leonardpersin4255]

@@paulsteen7641 😂

[@NannupTiger]

@@paulsteen7641 - alphabet soup group 😊

[@gregraffaele3593]

Rons straight up no sugar coating with him . He was always good to us when we were younger . His co accused is a pathological liar he threw us all under the bus . Good to see your happy Ron .

[@lahamilia1308]

Great episode

[@satansalley6526]

stoked to hear your doing well..we all need a 2nd or 3rd or 4th chance😊

[@Wadey6]

Awesome show drop the book mate

[@lukeslanovits2449]

Definitely want to read old mates book

[@michaeltepuni]

Bro you should interview Dennis makalio

[@davechristian7543]

Hi, just wondering if u met a guy called Ron loydd 'Ron ? like in Pentridge prison. plz./

[@user-nr5jf2xf8y]

I remember Ron loydd with his big Moe,I knew him from the brothels,Jeff lamb ect.unfortunately he was on the other side of the fence in pentridge prison,

[@OlmateStubbsy]

Drop that book mate!

[@mfatcat1978]

I like ya style Budd...truth is best 👍🇭🇲

[@ConradJupiter77]

CHRIST is KING

[@hsitynews7194]

What’s the song behind this video bro ?

[@Abundancesobernew]

Wow. Funny and sad. I know some. Some of those feelings. Yeh growing up in lies. I relate. Good on you for changing your life. And helping others. Good story of a dirrent education of life. An awakening. Good. Wow. Thanks for sharing.

[@akabkruzsojudyoneill1968]

Growing up in lies 💪❤️💪❤️

[@djisydneyaustralia]

I wonder if a Brit named Illingsworth was involved in the import? I shared a slot briefly with a chap who was embroiled in a very similar event. Same time period also

[@MobstersInc]

New Subscriber 🍿

[@TFSpodcast_]

🙏

[@ronniesmith1700]

Hey Ronnie, I'm headed to QLD tomorrow,& I'd love to catch up,as I have a problem that I'm sure u might be able to help me with,if u don't mind... My name is Ronnie. Hope to hear from u

[@TFSpodcast_]

thetruthaboutaddiction.com is where you can reach him

[@danrobinson572]

@@TFSpodcast_ good 👍 podcast. You should do a podcast on Ray Mooney or Bertie Kidd or John killick

[@misterslippyfist1652]

Man, as someone whose been on the gear for the last 13 years now I really could do with speaking with Ronnie about all sorts of shit and I'm predominantly keen to find out how he got off the gear and turned his life around and managed to go straight???

[@frakbling420]

Have you looked into Buvidal? It really works.

[@misterslippyfist1652]

@@frakbling420 I'm on the done myself

[@misterslippyfist1652]

@@frakbling420 That's the bupe implant, right?

[@frakbling420]

@@misterslippyfist1652 yep. It was like a miracle solution for heaps of long termers I know. They’ve never looked back.

[@misterslippyfist1652]

@@frakbling420 Yeah I'm trying to convince a mate to go on it but he's believing his own bullshit excuses for not going on it. "Yeah but they inject it and I smoke it so it's not going to work for me". He doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about. If it works for someone who injects it's going to work for him 10x over and he knows this.

[@YersieBang]

drop the book

[@JoeyCheex0583]

u know so many people would judge individuals like Ron to be a nobody etc,something along those lines,truth is its folks like Ron that become more of a somebody than them who's life stories & experiences cant compare to his experiences

[@oudonbail]

Strange how gov allows this , CFMEU does the same to big building companies and gov projects

[@СлаваССС-м4с]

🤦

[@danrobinson572]

You should do an interview with Bertie Kidd

[@mattroom4264]

Is Bert still alive?I met Berty in 97 in qld jails he was early 70s then.he was very fit for his age but he’d be doing well if he was still alive

[@danrobinson572]

@@mattroom4264 yeah and in his 90s sharp as a tack.

[@mattroom4264]

I remember before they locked him away over lies he always had his tennis ball doing laps :)

[@danrobinson572]

@@mattroom4264 what????

[@mattroom4264]

They Locked him up in msu over lies the qld government made up.and he always had a tennis ball bouncing it whilst doing laps obviously for hand eye coordination!!!!!

[@xrp.xlm.hedera]

Good four you roland

[@susanbrown5188]

Awesome

[@peterpann446]

Drop the book uncle

[@akabkruzsojudyoneill1968]

Here comes the MOVIE ✔️✔️✔️✔️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Jesse-B]

I new a Ronnie Isherwood around Glen Waverley in the early 70s, probably a different bloke.

[@Brads-strung-out]

Sounds like an older version of me.

[@mattroom4264]

No one is like Ron but yeah everyone has a backstory that they can relate with.Hope you have over come your traumas

[@thesauce7289]

Crazy story

[@stuartrodgers3783]

My old man was similar

[@algoodsfx939]

Cuzy name of your intro song cuz it's on

[@skrillaskorpp3858]

There no honor amongst thieves .... real talk to all the young robbers outdea fron nz South auckland

[@xrp.xlm.hedera]

Wish this guy had gone to nsw prisons many years ago

[@RageNRemiix]

What’s the intro song?

[@NannupTiger]

How Can They by South Distrikt 😊

[@algoodsfx939]

Cher cuzzy Dave love the show my cuz it a good vent for the brothers and sisters out there to share there stories of just trying to Survive out there .and a good window for people who are not living that life to Show them Why they make the decisions they did trying to Survive out there it's only natural for animals to adapt to Survive in to environment their Throwin in

[@TFSpodcast_]

Chea brother

[@PHATT_TV]

Another banger David 🔥 . God bless Ronald & his redemption 💪. If u ever want your car business reviewed on my channel hit me up, I’m an ex crim from Melbourne (rehabilitated) who does car content. God bless 🙏

[@charlie0101]

I meet Ronnie in Sydney in 2002. He has some very good Tattoos.

[@MrMyz123]

Holy shit that was heav

[@Iswhatitisssss]

Wasted the gift of life” ain’t that some powerful words. At a blink of an eye it’s all done and gone. Live one you want to live.

[@Stefan_Eccles]

🔥

[@okusfayreno8599]

This was a mad one king Dave fucking oath

[@TFSpodcast_]

Oath brah

[@akabkruzsojudyoneill1968]

No LUV IN THUG NO BROTHER IN THE HOOD ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Books going too be A BIG SELL

[@BCruise-rs9xy]

God speed 🙏🌿🌻

[@christiancarney6650]

Did yo ever deal with Keith George and chopper.

[@paulbickham9908]

Ronnie Isherwood , walking into the pool room ,at the end of the shopping centre in Glen Waverley. He had his fingers tucked into the top of his pants, cos ,it was rumoured, there he kept a a "38" , just in case!

[@xrp.xlm.hedera]

Good for you i meant

[@xrp.xlm.hedera]

Year i was born 74 and now see

[@lightfoot.2000]

CHURCH! 😑🙏 Yes Ron.