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585. I Beat Heroin and Prison - Then Got Cancelled for Talking to Tommy Robinson - Cullan Mais

Oct 30, 2025
Cullan Mais, a former heroin addict and prolific shoplifter, shares his gripping journey from addiction to redemption. He reflects on stealing over £10 million in goods, the physical and emotional toll of drugs, and experiencing multiple prison sentences. Cullan discusses the backlash he faced for interviewing controversial figures like Tommy Robinson, leading to workplace ostracism and accusations of extremism. Through his podcast, The Central Club, he advocates for open conversations about recovery while challenging societal stigma and censorship.
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From Heroin To Cancellation

  • Cullan Mais describes starting heroin at 18, multiple rehabs and 12 prison sentences before recovery.
  • He says interviewing Tommy Robinson led to his being 'cancelled' and investigated by his employer.
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OCD Sparked A Descent

  • Cullan recounts early OCD that drove rituals and anxiety through adolescence.
  • He says that untreated OCD pushed him to self-medicate with drugs rather than seek help.
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Groomed Into County Lines

  • Cullan explains how contact with his uncle pulled him into county lines and drug running.
  • He says crime felt exciting at first but masked a destructive addiction cycle.
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