World's Strictest Prison: Fuchu, Japan Part 1: Steven Beattie | True Crime Podcast 123

[@macclea]

another excellent interview. love the variety of guests of course but my favourites are the level headed normal guys that can talk about their experiences and life objectively

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@hectordelacruz5222]

Much respect to this man for sharing he's life experience inside Japanese prison.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Thank you Mr Heck or Miss

[@ascendingsoulspodcast132]

This has to be my favourite podcast! Watched this about 4-5 times now and still can't get enough

[@stevenbeattie5211]

really??I bet you say that to all the guys

[@ascendingsoulspodcast132]

@@stevenbeattie5211 haha you would think so but I must say your story is really Intresting and like no other. I respect you for releasing the book for the families of other British prisoners in Japan 🙏🏻

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@ascendingsoulspodcast132 I've been in touch and helped a family out already so it did work out well

[@ascendingsoulspodcast132]

@@stevenbeattie5211 brilliant to hear its making a positive change. Respect to you 🙌🏻

[@boogiewoogit5597]

When I lived in Hokkaido, we put shampoo and toothpaste in fridge so it didn’t freeze. That’s how cold apartment was, so, I know what you mean about the vicious cold.

[@Irishmush]

That's crazy..I thought it was cold in Ireland. Lol..

[@samgfs]

Brilliant storyteller - really enjoyed it. Steven needs a book out

[@thestewozshow7042]

on the way Sam go check out our channel for audio samples and thanks!

[@thesoftdistortion]

Love the foreign prison stories. Keep them coming!

[@petepillow8642]

I just served 18 years in Albanian prison for drug smuggling, I had stuffed roughly 7 kilos of cocaine up in my sphinx cavity , it was scary at first but by 1 or 2 weeks I owned that prison , everybody was my bitch, I'm kinda a big deal ..

[@DangerfieldChris]

Thoroughly enjoying this one, can identify with a lot of those fears and paranoias. Seems like a good lad, and an engaging storyteller. And yes, when you're working, everyone's a copper.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

them spider senses tingle!

[@UFCSTARS]

Why if it isn't the world famous Chris Dangerfield! Hey Chris, you should go on this Shaun Attwood podcast.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@UFCSTARS now this is gonna sound like a load of shite but I put that scar on Mick Bisping's forehead a while back

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@InfiniteEchos]

A favourite saying.. "stories happen to those who can tell them" ..(imho) Steven, Chet, Macmillan (and others whose names one forgets) define this. As always, thanx to all for such great content 🕉

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@Tintin2436]

My name is Stuart Loynton .. end of 2004 ,I too spent 3yrs in Osaka prison Japan.. my story is similar to this guy .. I could tell you some stories of my time in the Japanese prison system .. How can I get in touch and relay my story to you all

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi Stuart Ste here , email Shaun pal I'd love to here how it went also

[@GazzOak69]

I’m weirdly confused with Osaka prison and detention house…. Are they 2 separate entities or on the same site??

[@quercusalba5441]

What an interesting man and what a great story. Thank you for having him on.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it!

[@thestewozshow7042]

@Shaun Attwood

[@kalemsmith12345]

Steve you're a legend! Top dog

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@kalemsmith12345 cheers bro its gonna be a mad one lol

[@thestewozshow7042]

@mark weir ha ha has he unblocked you yet?

[@frankythehousecat2681]

Last Comment, not a book reader, but when in Thailand a South African Mate said read "The Damage Done ! " Great channel this, I keep listening to the stories !

[@thomasobrien1427]

Shaun looks like I do when the old guys in the pub are telling me mad stories about there lives

[@tommo8966]

Seen this podcast before but had too go back and watch again!ste is a funny guy cracks me right up😂 proper legend!

[@thestewozshow7042]

Thanks Tommo

[@f16madlion]

Steven Beattie is brilliant, his story is amazing. Mental

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks!

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@fifimacaffee6794]

You are so gullible

[@Blue-lo4cb]

This was a fascinating story. I think it’s really great that he’s here chatting with everyone in the comments. Stand up guy. Good luck man. I’m glad you’re free!!

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Hey no probs it only takes 2min to check and respond so thanks!!

[@thomashassall96]

@@stevenbeattie5211 Top bloke! Respect

[@ravydavy66]

I’ve watched about a dozen of these and this is my favourite so far. Humble intelligent guy Respect due 👊

[@StevenBeattie-ec8pm]

thank you for your kind words

[@teresazanosko873]

Bless you ​@StevenBeattie-ec8pm

[@taramilton8695]

It's ok when Steve whispers btw, can still hear what he's saying and it actually brings some colour to the dialogue

[@justinmartin4662]

I could barely make out what he said, not everyone has the same quality of hearing.

[@RatherFatJewishMan]

@@justinmartin4662 dont watch then

[@LuckyKhan-sd7et]

@@justinmartin4662 clean your ears

[@paulthompson8367]

One of the best podcasts I have seen as my old Dad used to say the type of bloke who you would like to have a pint with !! Good luck mate

[@stevenbeattie5211]

cheers pal and I'm easily led to a pint

[@kaseyc1350]

Wasn't it nice when he said he wouldn't send the girl to get the bag because if she wasn't a cop, she was innocent and he didn't want her to take the fall.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@tobiasbeckett7132]

Shaun I like when he whispered, sounds way more intense! Also fucking great episode!!🙌❤️

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks Edmundo

[@nancymcgee4776]

Thanks for sharin your story Steven...really fascinating !

[@benp5528]

Always great shows these shaun thanks for creating them . This one was interesting as are all , great to see what sort of things really go on in the world

[@boogiewoogit5597]

Recent Nepal stamp on passport pretty much doomed him. Might as well have been Amsterdam ha

[@thestewozshow7042]

yeah but I got it taken off and changed it

[@scroticle]

The worst is Japanese death row (they still have it). No set date. Could be anytime. They show up and say, okay, today. No buildup or preparation. Anytime.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

yep harsh

[@brianlopez8855]

Keep using this Guildford studio, the sound quality and simple camera angles are very effective.

[@shaunattwoodOFFICIAL]

Thanks, will do!

[@sirplumb]

I’ve watched a lot of these type of interviews, this was the most interesting. Steve’s a really interesting guy.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Cheers Andy

[@kaseyc1350]

steven beattie - I'm 45 mins in. Did you learn to speak Japanese?

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@kaseyc1350 yeah I love the language but sadly forgotten

[@kaseyc1350]

steven beattie - some things are probably best forgotten. I'm a sober alcoholic (8yrs) and a friend of mine from AA was living and working in Japan during the height of his alcoholism. He said that anytime he hears Japanese, he immediately starts thinking about sake (his drink of choice) and that it's a trigger for his cravings. He was/is fluent in Japanese but it's not good for his sobriety to speak/hear it. He had to leave Japan to get sober and get his life together so his brain and his disease associate Japanese with alcohol. Fascinating stuff, that. I could totally relate to you dropping your voice to a whisper as you were telling your story! Shawn said it perfect, "programmed to whisper!"

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@kaseyc1350 I'll drink to that lol

[@emmajane4611]

That's some story and he seems a nice guy, my advice is next time don't let there be a next time! Good luck with your future Steven..

[@fionaquinn3290]

Your fine girl 🙂😘

[@fionaquinn3290]

Emma jus letting u know this me sisters account weres me kiss 😘🙂

[@JackLondon12]

@@fionaquinn3290 😂

[@jon_s]

How would your response be if the exact same guy was locked up on false accusations of domestic violence or sexual assault or rape or pedopilia or human/sex trafficking ?

[@emmajane4611]

@@jon_s but they were not false accusations he admitted it 😂 give your head a shake mate!

[@alexandergustafsson2280]

Steven tells the story very well, and he has a good tone of voice. Well in on getting him on shaun.

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

Man

[@thestewozshow7042]

yeah Man

[@markeedeep]

Japanese prison sounds very tough indeed, but having seen and heard about Thai, Brazilian and a whole host of third world prisons (including the United States to an extent) where overcrowding, murdering, rioting, drug use and disease are rife, the Japanese ones then appear like heaven in comparison. Your own individual cell, clean living, no drugs, half decent food, and especially no murdering, raping and rioting, seems legit to me.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

I agree

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@JacobHG1234]

Some Thai prisons are like living in motel if you have cash.. same with a few third world country prisons. But fuck a brazil prison or places known for super overcrowding

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@JacobHG1234 I agree a Thai prison would of been fine tbh

[@JacobHG1234]

@@thestewozshow7042 really enjoyed the podcast mate. I was involved with the silkroad early on. Got out while it was good. When I watch podcasts like yours I see how lucky I was not to be caught. I hope you're doing well, take care mate!

[@justinromine4338]

Shaun, stumbled upon you with your xtc story. Man, those days were good and it's not the same. I love your podcast and your interviews. Been sharing your videos with my old school rave friends, from the late 90's. Anyways, cheers to you friend and big love and respect from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA 😁👊❤🌠

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@supersaints8349]

Great interview really enjoyed that.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Thanks!

[@possobhoy4167]

The guys so genuine 💎 from start to finish it was dynamite 💪👍 respect from Glasgow 🏖

[@stevenbeattie5211]

nice 1 pal

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@FaceFcuk]

Great podcast and true genuine guy, I I'm from up north myself Liverpool ways.

[@Frenchconnectionmama]

Great interview. He should write his life story. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@lukemcguire6363]

Steven was GREAT. You can really tell hes a good guy. He has strong character

[@stevenbeattie5211]

thanks!

[@sat0sh139]

There are bad cops and good crooks. I loved listening to your stories. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait for your book.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Thanks hope to be out at the end of the year

[@john005_]

When he said oppai to the judge when bowing Had tears laughing

[@stemurray7823]

Fav podcaster great interview Shaun👏

[@ianmansfield6488]

Brilliant one of the best yet. 👍

[@markharris6819]

Mr Beattie is a top bloke with a great story

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thank you Mr Harris

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@ianford3622]

I've watched this at least 8 times, gotta be my favourite podcast.... Great story Steven fantastically told my friend good luck with whatever you do in life brother

[@thestewozshow7042]

Thanks Ian come say hello on are live chat

[@taramilton8695]

I really enjoyed this, Steve Beattie is a great raconteur and Shaun is always spot on!

[@stevenbeattie5211]

thanks Tara but I'm gonna have to goggle raconteur now ha ha

[@taramilton8695]

ha,ha, well you learn something new everyday! Thanks for sharing your story Steve, you should maybe think about turning it into a film!

[@lilacflower1312]

This was especially good really enjoyed this nice bloke hope ya well shaun take care x❤💎

[@CyrusGris]

Seems like a decent guy tbf...Good interview as always Shaun. Would love to see a guest who has done time in an Irish prison

[@stevenbeattie5211]

thanks pal and yeah the Irish prison would be different and interesting

[@rachelhowells702]

Why there just like British prisons!

[@CyrusGris]

@@rachelhowells702 You been in many Irish prisons?

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@CyrusGris Have look for Matt Simkins on Shaun's channel it was a good podcast on Irish prisons

[@CyrusGris]

@@stevenbeattie5211 cheers mate, haven't seen it, will have a look soon👍

[@Void3.0]

I thoroughly enjoyed this 😃

[@BigKingBacon]

What a story.... Brilliant, loved it and what a decent fella

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks pal glad you liked it

[@flojotube]

OF COURSE a prison named *_”FUCH YOU”_* is going to be “_strict_” - duh?

[@stevenbeattie5211]

ha ha very well spotted

[@justinromine4338]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👊

[@VladTheRobotDonkey]

I made it through the whole 2 hours, Steven is a really great storyteller. Even the most trivial points that add to the story, told in a fascinating way. Really enjoyed it.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks mate

[@mintclub2600]

The whispering is cracking me up... I can't imagine the mental strain this guy went through..

[@stevenbeattie5211]

I don't think I whisper in the real world lol but....

[@martinzuniga6605]

From the thumbnail, I thought it was Vince diesel ⛽ 😂 🤣

[@naimjaghab2061]

Best of luck with all of your future endeavors Steven!! God willing buddy, there won't be anymore Japanese prisons in your future!!

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@hobocyclist]

Japan ain’t no joke when it comes to law and order

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Hi

[@hobocyclist]

Hi Steven! Thanks for telling your great story

[@macky0140]

Great story 👏 remember u from Kirkham then seen ya pop up on here quality

[@tokyokiwi]

Nice podcast enjoyed this one

[@jerome3989]

I enjoyed this interview!!! He just a normal bloke that made a bad decision...could happen to anyone.

[@jerome3989]

I have to disagree with you, there's a few of these colourfuly sad stories worldwide..once a Uni student became a drug-mule to pay off his brothers drug debt...he was caught and was executed, he was a normal citizen who made a bad choice.

[@Anna-loves-you]

No, it only happens to greedy dumb people imo

[@jerome3989]

I agree that a high percentage of drug mules are silly and looking for money...that being said there is some interesting happening s in this weird and wonderful world of our.

[@shawnr888]

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I had a guy ask me to hold a bag with $5,000 in it, while I was waiting for my bus in a Greyhound station in Chicago. I didn't get caught up in a similar situation because I told him to put it in a locker and have a nice day. I agree with you he's a normal bloke that made a bad decision, it could happen to anyone... who hasn't learned to watch for the signs of dangerous decisions.

[@vissitorsteve]

I could listen to Steven's stories all day.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Its a Steve thing mate

[@sterneis1]

great interview! thank you for sharing the story. great channel.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

no probs thanks

[@joncoke8208]

What a podcast!!! Had me gripped from start to finish this has to be published and made into a film

[@stevenbeattie5211]

I've started to work on a book but don't hold your breath lol

[@joncoke8208]

You will smash it pal!!! Be a number one seller

[@lukemcguire6363]

Good luck. Cant wait

[@estebancomulet]

Have now watched about five of these - Joey Barnett being the best, this being a close second...listening avidly to every second. Interesting to hear the contrast between the japanese penal system (without the threat of rape or violence, but the extreme psychological torture of scarce human interaction and stringency). Fascinating.

[@KJ-gc8oq]

Steven, you are such a natural story teller, even though your experiences were harrowing, you found great humour amongst it all, and relay it so well. The Epi/Upi(sp?) stories had me rolling haha... I hope you write a book, go on the speaking circuit, and start your own KZbin channel, you would be so successful as your talent for story telling, coupled with humour is so entertaining. I even abandoned my chores, and laid under a blanket on the sofa, to watch and listen, whereas usually my attention span is very low. Even though it pales in comparison, I used to work at a Japanese bank (Mitsubishi in Broadgate, London) and chatting was frowned upon, just head down. After I went to the loo, the manager asked me if I was sick, as she'd timed how long i spent away from my desk, and it was her way of telling me I'd taken too long. Fk that, I left within 2 weeks, I'll be damned if I'll let anyone treat me like a child or a robot. Wish you all the best Steven, and hope to hear/see more of you in the future...🤗 And to Shaun, credit to you for always letting your guests tell their stories without interruption 👍

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks for the kind words, yeah they work in a very similar way in Japan as the prison factory, robotic is the word!

[@DavidKArrrrgh]

K J natural storyteller?

[@Kunfucious577]

Im surprised at how hard it is for me to understand him.

[@Talisman09]

He does mumble a bit. I can only understand him coz I'm from the same area

[@antwan.]

he isn't the best at storytelling which makes me feel ungrateful, but he does mumble. makes it hard for me to fall asleep losing to it

[@christina4299]

Quitting while your ahead isn’t the same as just quitting

[@stevenbeattie5211]

I'm a little confused by that

[@trissloan2340]

It is nobody's fault, nothing can be done. I can only understand about 25% of Mr. Beattie's story due to the thick English brogue. Sometimes with Irish or Scottish documentaries, you feel this, so they have English subtitles.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Sorry bro

[@huuud]

You are lucky you got lucked up in Japan and England,very entertaining 👍, thanks for airing this!

[@stevenbeattie5211]

I didn't feel too lucky tbh

[@IHACKER316]

Great guy , brilliant interview, absolutely loved it

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it mate

[@kiplav6252]

To Steven Beattie: I'm glad you're home, brother! I spent almost 2 years in Fuchu. It was really bad. I felt as though I would never leave that place alive. I was in Factory 5.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi mate yep 2 years is long there! what years were you there? come on our channel and chat some time I would love to hear your story

[@Tintin2436]

I spent 3yrs in Osaka Prison end of 2004.. please get in touch , it’ll be good to chat about our time in Japan 😢

[@Tintin2436]

I spent my time in 2 different factories in Osaka 😢slave labour & £7-50p a month

[@petepillow8642]

Yo bro it's me P Dogg , remember when we pinned down that fool in C yard and we just punished his sphinx i, his O ring looked like raw hamburger lolol good times bruh

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@petepillow8642 pretty sure it was D wing

[@whoareyou4968]

Great fella Steven. Give him a follow

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks!!

[@MattC-rc2ci]

Being deaf his tempo of speech is brilliant for the captions ..

[@gooner6394]

Great vid Shaun hope ur doing all gud the keep up the good work .how's Pepsi doing ?

[@jotheakston2405]

Absolutely riveting, bloody balls of steel too 😂😂

[@tigershrew1]

Made me anxious just listening to that ...Good stories

[@johnmontoya2398]

Thanks Shaun, great interview. Bit of a correction, Steven mistook this, maybe forgot. Opia means breasts, dekai opai means big breasts, ippai means a lot or full. Great Podcast. I have been living in Japan for 18 years and can attest to the things he said and experienced.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

yeah mate I never used them words again although I did learn to read and write at a very basic level. Its a shame that I'm banned from Japan its a fascinating country and would of loved to go back there in the real world not the prison lol

[@ZeeZeeFaa]

@@stevenbeattie5211 at least you didn't say Manko

[@boogiewoogit5597]

Smuggling drugs Into Japan without doing any research Re standard sentence? Damn

[@thestewozshow7042]

I did a little research in an internet café but little was known back then

[@MrPeepsss]

Great podcast. Cheers from 🇲🇻

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks Malik

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@CheekClappersPodcast]

Just finished this one. Really good. No over the top sensationalised crime stories designed to make him seem cool no glorification of stupid stuff. Just good story telling in an interesting context. The silence of Japanese prisons sounds kind of maddening but also peaceful in a way that UK prisons don't. Maybe in a way it's good for people, sort of meditative.

[@tganet7123]

Enjoyed this. He didn't try to give it the big one.

[@stephenhardy312]

An absolutely captivating account - brilliant!

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks Stephen

[@Stevo_YouTube]

Love the practical jokes. Treat people like naughty school kids and they will act like them.

[@thestewozshow7042]

My Columbian mate in there said he'd been in prison all over the world and said Fuchu was the worst simply because it was like extreme kinder garden is how he put it

[@Hungtudry]

I actually cannot believe I’m seeing Ste Beattie on a true crime podcast this is brilliant haha putting Blackburn on the map! an average bloke who’s had a not so average life he’s got some bloody great stories and the mans got some seriously stunning art work super talented guy check him out people.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

I take it this isn't the real Ramsay? but you must know me? come on real name?

[@SavageAudits]

I just subbed to Beattie! It’s a privilege to sit here in California and hear these tales. 👑

[@Hungtudry]

@@stevenbeattie5211 let’s just say I’m a friend of a friend you give me a tattoo and I’ll give you a name how’s that haha ;)

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@Hungtudry lol give me a clue???

[@TkyoSam]

Any timestamps for this??

[@damarekonayaro5781]

The Japanese are clear about the consequences of stepping outside the accepted norms, however they do not seek to monetise the prison system at the expense of prisoners, unlike the UK and the US.

[@thestewozshow7042]

I think they have it right just give them heat lol

[@steviertommoethompson5932]

crackin interview good luck to steven for the future m8 i

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Cheers Stevie

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@markhogan77]

Awesome channel Shaun

[@bachmannjbrad]

Great podcast.

[@Celtic-Iron]

Unreal wat the guy went thru..unbelievable mental strength

[@stevenbeattie5211]

We all have it!

[@michaelortega4054]

Loved this podcast. Seems like a top bloke. Hearing a Japanese account is mad lol pretty stupid too smuggle into Japan though Steven! Japanese are madly organised. The tug of war story is fascinating, would make a quality film I reckon.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Thanks Michael

[@spudwesth]

Amazing stuff.

[@thestewozshow7042]

Hi all this is Steven Beattie and my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it

[@thomaslewis6831]

This is brilliant this one

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks Thomas but look at the below comment not everyone agrees ha ha I honestly expected a lot more troll like people

[@samulrich1737]

Steve you naughty boy ! lol - great interview. very interesting story..

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Hiya Sam how's it in The Kingdome

[@samulrich1737]

@@stevenbeattie5211 great mate, moved to PP now got my business set up construction and furniture making, where are you now?

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@samulrich1737 got back uk mid feb pal

[@krisandthearden5198]

Where’s part 2 gone??

[@thestewozshow7042]

@kris did you find it?

[@krisandthearden5198]

@@thestewozshow7042 no luck 😢

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@krisandthearden5198 Type My name it should come up, I check every now and then to respond to comments like this lol

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@krisandthearden5198 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmmYp5pjq9h_rMk

[@niitsukid]

Really enjoyed this - Steve is a sound blond and doesn’t embellish the story or guild the Lilly like most !

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Ive never herd that saying! guild the Lilly lol thanks

[@audreycollins1268]

Really enjoyed listening to him...

[@kazkazimierz1742]

Good interview. I knew nothing about Japanese prisons,.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks Kaz

[@stehenry5634]

I knew I recognised that accent. It's good to see a Lancashire lad on here.

[@michaelpenaluna1787]

Sounds like blackburn

[@stehenry5634]

@@michaelpenaluna1787 it is.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Billington nr Whalley middle of Blackburn and Burnley

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@michaelpenaluna1787 close Whalley

[@stehenry5634]

@@stevenbeattie5211 Me Accrington 😉

[@Samboy666]

How come he came back from Japan and was put in UK prison

[@StevenBeattie-ec8pm]

its a transfer agreement thing

[@Victor_490]

Brilliant Podcast

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks Steve

[@RichardHowells1234]

"Michael Jackson died...so we're not getting nuked by N.Korea"😂

[@aleksandercarter1309]

I was locked up in South Korea, got a pretty freaking crazy story as well, would honestly love to share it somehow

[@stevenbeattie5211]

how long did you get banged up pal?

[@ONEUNiT3D99]

@@stevenbeattie5211 doesn’t look like he wants to share that :)

[@saraprva4172]

Mad - most exotic place I got locked up was Belgium 🤪

[@stevenbeattie5211]

@@saraprva4172 I worked next too a prison in Turnout Belgium btw

[@saraprva4172]

@@stevenbeattie5211 this was Brussels, nicked in Bruges - in my mis spent youth 🤪

[@thomashassall96]

You’ve got to get Ake on your podcast Sean 😂

[@peterharrod139]

Really enjoyed this story - Have often wondered what prison is like in Japan as have heard it’s tough. Steve Is a likeable guy and very down to earth. Nothing seems to faze him.

[@stevenbeattie5211]

Thanks Peter

[@xbriskx]

Finding this impossible to understand after 25 mins.

[@vornamenachname5942]

@steven: a very interesting interview. When did you actually find out the exact date of the transfer home from Japan? I don't think they tell you that before. do you just get taken to the airport from one day to the next? From Fuchu to the airport? I didn't understand that exactly. Is it allowed to take your personal luggage with you?

[@thestewozshow7042]

5 days before and I took back what I came with , mines the drugs lol

[@vornamenachname5942]

@@thestewozshow7042 thanks a lot for your reply. Since they confiscate luggage upon entry I wondered if one ever gets back the suitcase at all ( except the drugs of course 😉)

[@thestewozshow7042]

@@vornamenachname5942 the suitcase was torn apart in front of everyone at the hotel where i was caught, then they gave me one to go back in