Shadow from Gladiators' Spiral: Jefferson King

Michael Jefferson King (born 1 July 1961), is a British former bodybuilder and wrestler, best known for playing Shadow in the ITV show Gladiators.
Shadow discusses prison, addiction, recovery and the betrayal of the media.
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[@Andolf10001]

I worked on the first 3 seasons of Gladiators in charge of the arena floor security. Jeff was always a pleasure to be with. Except when he was back stage getting into the zone for duel. He also liked a joke and a scare and a few times hid in the curtain folds backstage only to step out and put the wind up us. So glad to see him come through the dark times.

[@sarabrown3821]

Did you notice any sort of signs or evidence of him taking steroids

[@TerribleHandleName]

​@sarabrown3821 The evidence was how he looked, he was huge and lean, you can't get that big and lean naturally. Only uneducated non-lifters would question whether he was natural or not.

[@bigmartin]

Shadow and his crew were the reasons I got started in the gym, I’m 57 now and still training, still in great shape and all due to Gladiators. Thank you Jeff 👍

[@lukeskywalker1574]

Jeff, we have never met, but I was one of those many people who watched the show back in the day just to see you kick ass! Looking well, keep up the good work Mister.

[@danflit]

5 years clean. Hell of an achievement. Jeff, I wish you all the success, happiness and health that you deserve. Every day is a new day with new possibilities. Thank you Liam for doing this interview which was really enlightening.

[@jamesfletcher9260]

Shadow was my favourite gladiator. This is a fabulous interview thanks Liam

[@collyfree9504]

Shadow was hands down the most Staunch Gladiator!! Happy days watching as a kid! Big you up!!!

[@JayJay-hv9mc]

In recovery myself, when your in active addition you live to use & use to live. Jeff comes across decent guy he's got alot to give & am sure he will keep on his Journey helping others and himself 1st n foremost, grt chat n kept it real guys ..🤝

[@JayJay-hv9mc]

@Liamtuffs You could see the connection you have with Jeff , thats the best medicine your both feeling like the positive energy. That was powerful..🔹️..keep it coming. 🤝🏼 thanks again Jeff .

[@paulwright9332]

The amygdala part of this jeff/shadow talks about will put me back on track . I will be buying this book 💯

[@jupaol123]

2 Great Episodes thus far, Looking forward to more of this.

[@chriswalker4305]

So glad you have gone into podcasts!! A very honest and proud man!! Big respect to you… it’s refreshing!! Keep them coming bro!

[@eyesonly7072]

Shadow was my Favourite Gladiator. Wish you well Sir 💪🏻

[@nathankirby4612]

Not jet?

[@nickludlam1224]

5 years clean, respect my man 🙏💙

[@LeytonW1974]

Enjoying the podcasts Liam. 💪

[@Silverbirdify]

Hello Liam and Jefferson looking forward to the interview ❤

[@jamesmoon5632]

Enjoyed that!!

[@eyesonly7072]

Just watched this a 2nd time, Great stuff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@chrisbruce6477]

Top notch podcast tuffs keep up the good work bro all the best to you and your family 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@samwilliams9448]

Great interview. Looking forward to reading his book.

[@thatstory1092]

Love your enthusiasm Liam. Good podcast. Would have been informative how he withdrew from his addiction and how hard or easy it was. Keep up the good work.

[@Devvy56]

Brilliant first 2 episodes liam, great too see Shadow telling his real story Big up guys

[@conorstanage8434]

I cant wait to read his book.

[@marcusherts9345]

I saw Jeff on Friday, sitting on a bench, in Rayners Lane high street, he also used to train at my gym, A nice guy who had some bad luck

[@tammyjane30]

@the dozen podcast another good podcast x

[@andyb355]

He was awesome on Gladiators. Like he said, he took it serious and really gave the contenders a challenge, it's what it was all about.

[@HarrowUK1]

This and your entire dynamic Tuffsy on podcasts its awesome eg ive loved ando still big fan of james english and you and him same guests and not 1 time got doubled up on interview content mate sorry if i dont make sense dude i cant word it properly, lmfao God Bless ya tuffsy for the way you are my mate! i was leveled when ur podcast came same danny tommo 2 fuking great blokes thats got bk and strong men! all the respect to yas, Deserve all the greatness and continued success truly!

[@jamesmoon5632]

Man i have to wait!! Aggghhh

[@ricknick74]

For the algorithm mate keep up the good work

[@vitalitybristol8982]

Deep conversations. So profoundly right about vampires feeding off other people’s energy.

[@gladistweed]

Good podcast bro, but try let your guest speak (not sure if it's just cos Jeff is kinda quiet)

[@Benpres45]

A nice guy and was treated badly

[@swisstoni2913]

Looking forward to this. That's if Liam shuts his gob a bit more.

[@illegaleagle3546]

😂😂

[@hitchslap8254]

I was going to be polite but since you've gone first! The discussion with TR was great but the direct questions to him were very jarring. A nice conversation that flows wherever it flows would be better IMHO. Because it's TR there will always be something to learn. Rogan hardly talks at all. Apart from about DMT.

[@MrBooBeeDoo]

Saw this dude outside my house scoring drugs off my dealer neigbour lol. Around 1995 / 96. After he was fired from the show.

[@joejinnymarks8189]

Get his mate ray hill on hes got tons of storys id love to hear a long one with ray

[@Tom-ud2gp]

Well in mate, he seems a sound bloke!

[@paulwright9332]

Shadow, and my bone jet 😅 were the show.

[@Shortlongrunrunner]

The fact they dont even mention him on the new gladiators is madness. He pretty much made the show, I tell my boys about him And show them clips on KZbin of duel. Shadow was the man. I love the new series but there’s no shadow.

[@Shebsthewanderer]

Great to see Shadow again. Amazing. Hope he can get back to some normality. Gladiators started in 1992, not 1990. He did lose a few Duel. Below you can see. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKPZkIFsq82Ip5Ysi=NK1antt31KkwQFxx kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIWUpYunrbOJi7csi=9IUL8_o7Bn3RnGDo

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

Well spank my bottom and call me Susan ! Tuffsey is back on KZbin in. The style of James English . Keep up the good work Liam . Theres one fella who i would love to see interviewed , Mr Angry , king of the nonce catchers , Shane Branagan .

[@TheTrueCrimeGhostWriter]

Eh Liam, great content as always. For me (re the rest of the Gladiator’s) it’s solely down to ego: Get rid of Shadow, and all of a sudden Wolf or another popular Gladiator is at the helm - immediately gaining power, success, and ultimately, a bigger and better career. 45:00

[@mikebrady86]

Seems like a nice bloke

[@darrenboreham6422]

Panther she was the beaut

[@lrac111]

Please let your guests speak instead of you preaching, its getting harder to watch, calm down and let it be a two way conversation and know when to shut up. Honest critique

[@GAZ_X]

Trust me, I did natural bodybuilding for years! Competed for the British natural championship. At 42 I had a stint on the roids. It's soooooo easy to build muscle on the roids! They are miracle drugs when it comes to bodybuilding. Stay natural guys.

[@user-cx4ll4rj1t]

A truly horrible man and should still be in prison. He introduced so many to illegal steroids and ruined so many people's lives - even Linford Christie. in 2020 he was jailed for 6 years and I have no idea why they let him out early but remember you don't get a 6 year sentence unless it is serious. Not a role model and someone people should stay clear off - should have been deported back to Jamaica IMO.

[@NH-xv3rc]

Good podcast but please let him talk

[@miles3379]

Wiki says his name is Michael Jefferson King so the tabloids seem to have had it right, no?

[@alanmarkjames2783]

I subbed because I loved your first podcast, not just because of Tommy but how you presented it, however I'm 49 and never heard of this geezer, so this episode isn't for me

[@jamesmoon5632]

Late!! Sorry

[@dingwei7]

So many ads man, jesus

[@SketchyMagpie]

I listened to his interview on the GladPod immediately before listening to this. That interview was tactful, this one was not.

[@danielvalentine2453]

Another ex james english ..

[@Wjracer106]

This started as the shadow story then became the host just talking bollocks.

[@sh1tstainednappy209]

I think Shadow should stop the podcast circuit now - like blood out of a stone with this geezer.

[@SketchyMagpie]

I've heard him on other shows and he talked lots. I think the quality of some of the questions here made him close up ("when did you realise Jet was off limits", really?!?!?!)