I Catch Killers: Andrew Hamilton Part 2 - Drug dealer turned stand-up comic

Andrew Hamilton was a PR young-gun with a bright future, he also owned a high-profile pizza shop in Potts Point. From the outside everything looked great. But underneath it all Andrew had a secret life as one of Sydney's biggest magic mushroom dealers, and his gambling and drug addictions were running rampant.
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00:00 - Opener
02:55 - Heading to prison
08:03 - Three days in quarantine
13:53 - Prison food reviews
19:33 - Reflecting on prison time
24:12 - Becoming a stand up comedian
29:29 - More on his prison experience
34:47 - Watching Home and Away in prison
36:41 - Getting bail and avoiding more prison
41:14 - Doing stand up comedy and podcasting
50:15 - Thoughts on prisons and a prison riot

[@The_Crusty_Old_Hag_Next_Door]

Good on you Andrew for being drug free. One of the hardest things to do in life is kicking a habit.

[@angelheart408]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. I don’t think that I have laughed this much with the other episodes. Sending good vibes to Andrew as he builds a new life.

[@TheRyan19804]

I don't get it. The bloke got away with making up to 30 grand a month for 15 years - served 4 months and they are talking about it like he was some massive disgrace to society and its amazing how he turned his life around. Seems like there wasnt much to regret

[@marcus_w0]

I really love, the he's got his life back. This one is a good guy with bad habits.

[@adrianhamilton4724]

Great episode Andrew seems like a genuine honest fella great to hear how he has changed his life and how well he is doing well done mate ✌✌

[@carolbrady658]

Love it Gary

[@carolbrady658]

Sad that anyone can jail a mushroom dealer... Something thats natural and good for your mind

[@Payu89]

And the coke, md, ket…. If he stuck with mushrooms he would probably have still been out and at it

[@ashleygrima8218]

Still have a habbit been 25 years now I am 42 don’t think I’ll ever bet it now missed out on my life hope others don’t make the mistake

[@thekalle9716]

The comment is 7 months old,but still felt like replying. Its never too late to stop. It can be very very diffult bur its always possible

[@andrewmartin-vg1fd]

quite a funny interview but honest thanks for sharing guys

[@kaspersergej]

I'm wondering when making that amount of money, if he ever stashed it somewhere safe.

[@angusseletto1511]

A BIG YEP HES WAAAY TO SMART TO NOT HAVE A BACK UP,HES CASHED UP GOOD FOR HIM,COMEDY WOW HE CAN DO ANYTHING

[@angusseletto1511]

Yep for sure he's way too smart to not to

[@monikaschwab9785]

I wouldn't care about his past, I just love Andrew... why doesn't he live in Germany? lol

[@heathchristmann5949]

Sorry Jubelin read ya blue

[@angusseletto1511]

What???

[@kimanasta9569]

Nothing funny about this episode at all, another glorified criminal who is still making money out of his crime with platforms like this. Usually enjoy Gary’s podcasts but found this one hard to watch.