The Dozen with Liam Tuffs

Dr Alison McClymont, a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist, examines the darkest realities of child abuse and offending. They explore offender subtypes, grooming, denial, punishment and rehabilitation. Alison also explains trauma’s effects on the brain, dissociation, hypervigilance, female offenders, hidden male victims, institutional predators, and how survivors can reclaim trust without carrying misplaced shame.

Martin Cosser, a knife-crime campaigner and founder of Charlie’s Promise, recounts the devastating loss of his 17-year-old son Charlie after he was stabbed protecting a girl. He describes the frantic race to hospital, Charlie’s final fight, traumatic grief and the ordeal of the murder trial. Martin also explores why young people carry knives and his mission to educate thousands through schools, prisons and youth programmes.

Benjamin Jardine, a former Muay Thai world champion turned actor and reality star, opens up about the mental-health crisis behind his public image. He recounts a devastating betrayal after 13 years, marrying a stranger on Married at First Sight, the chaos of Celebrity Big Brother, and brutal custody battles. He also reflects on fame, fatherhood, recovery, and his fighting comeback at 45.

Callan Bowl, a British extreme travel creator, documents danger, addiction and survival. He recalls growing up in care, taking drugs at 12, surviving 18 days in the Amazon, war-zone explosives, a Colombian robbery and violent confrontations with scammers. After rehab, sobriety brought a new obsession: chasing chaos, adrenaline and viral content across the globe.

Michael Maisey, a former prisoner turned recovery advocate and rehabilitation practitioner, spent 18 years inside the UK prison system. He discusses shifting rehabilitation funds, foreign-national prisoners, radicalisation and inmate brotherhoods, staff burnout, and the trauma of grooming victims in prison. He also explains why he broke his silence, rejected fame, and proposes a blueprint for meaningful reform.

Muhammad Saifullah, a British Muslim social-media commentator of Somali heritage, offers fiercely controversial views on Islam, Sharia and Western society. He discusses apostasy, homosexuality, immigration, cousin marriage and the treatment of critics. The conversation also covers Bin Laden, Charlie Hebdo, radicalization, grooming gangs, Israel and whether Islam can coexist with Western political systems.

A no-nonsense look at the online wealth industry, from fake lifestyles and get-rich-quick promises to the realities of e-commerce, Forex, mentorship, and financial freedom. The conversation explores work ethic, accountability, due diligence, community building, and how AI is reshaping business before it makes some careers obsolete.

Paul Venis, a former street fighter and undefeated K1 champion from Middlesbrough, discusses the forces behind his violent past. He recalls bullying, addiction, prison, suicidal thoughts and the infamous Danny Christie–Decca Heggie bare-knuckle clash. He also explores online feuds, protecting his autistic daughter, faith, recovery and finding purpose through coaching and family.

Mark Heath, a former prison officer and British political commentator, recounts his arrest after the Southport riots and the anger that followed. He discusses alleged efforts by Paul Bates and Dean Neal to turn him against Tommy Robinson, disputed fundraising claims, intimidation allegations and the Channel 4 documentary. Heath also explains his reversal, public apology and attempt to rebuild trust.

Joanna Warner, a recovery advocate, speaker and dog-business owner, recounts surviving a childhood marked by violence, severe addiction and 13 years in street prostitution. She discusses predatory clients, an attempted murder, pimp control, prison, motherhood and repeated overdoses. Joanna also describes the breaking point that led to detox, rebuilding her life and supporting women still trapped on the streets.