The Convex Conversation Takeover: Martin Brunt
01/07/25 • 53 min
In case you didn't know, Helen hosts her own podcast, The Convex Conversation, where she interviews some of the world's most inspiring figures—including record-breaking athletes, explorers, royalty, scientists, and inventors.
Before joining True Criminals, Helen had the opportunity to interview Martin about his remarkable career and his book, No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter.
In their conversation, Martin shares gripping stories about his interactions with notorious figures like violent prisoner Charles Bronson, recounts an unexpected encounter with his music idol Sir Paul McCartney, and explores the nation’s unquenchable fascination with crime—both real and fictional.
He also reveals how his interest in Valerio Viccei, the charismatic Italian mastermind behind Britain’s largest jewelry heist, led to a chilling death threat.
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Twitter: @skymartinbrunt
Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book:
No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter
Connect with Helen Fospero:
Instagram: @helenfospero
Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:
Credits:
True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.
Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.
Executive Producer: Lee Mann
Producer: Russell Barnes
Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music
Composition: Chap Mannequin
Artwork: Bleached
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In case you didn't know, Helen hosts her own podcast, The Convex Conversation, where she interviews some of the world's most inspiring figures—including record-breaking athletes, explorers, royalty, scientists, and inventors.
Before joining True Criminals, Helen had the opportunity to interview Martin about his remarkable career and his book, No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter.
In their conversation, Martin shares gripping stories about his interactions with notorious figures like violent prisoner Charles Bronson, recounts an unexpected encounter with his music idol Sir Paul McCartney, and explores the nation’s unquenchable fascination with crime—both real and fictional.
He also reveals how his interest in Valerio Viccei, the charismatic Italian mastermind behind Britain’s largest jewelry heist, led to a chilling death threat.
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Share your thoughts and questions by emailing [email protected].
Connect with us:
Instagram @true.criminals
Connect with Martin Brunt:
Twitter: @skymartinbrunt
Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book:
No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter
Connect with Helen Fospero:
Instagram: @helenfospero
Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:
Credits:
True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.
Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.
Executive Producer: Lee Mann
Producer: Russell Barnes
Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music
Composition: Chap Mannequin
Artwork: Bleached
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Knightsbridge Heist: Part 2 – Interview with the £60 Million Robber
In the thrilling conclusion to our two-part series on the infamous Knightsbridge Heist, we unveil the shocking truth behind the world’s largest robbery through an exclusive interview with Valerio Viccei—the criminal mastermind himself.
Join Sky News’ Martin Brunt as he recounts his pivotal trip to Italy, where he met Viccei for the first time and crossed paths with Detective Dick Leach, the man who played a crucial role in bringing the mastermind to justice. This powerful encounter would forever alter their views on the audacious man behind one of history's most daring heists.
A tale of ambition, recklessness, and the devastating cost of living on the edge, this is a story you won't want to miss. Don’t miss the thrilling finale to the Knightsbridge Heist saga as we dive deep into the high-stakes world of criminal masterminds and the relentless pursuit of justice.
For fans of The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank, How to Rob a Bank, The Masked Scammer, Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami, Big Mäck: Gangsters and Gold, Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord, Illusions for Sale: The Rise and Fall of Generation Zoe, and Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris.
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Share Your Thoughts and Questions: Connect with us via email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!
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Connect with Martin Brunt: Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY
Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575
Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.
Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached
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Sleeping With a Psychopath: Part 1 - The £850,000 Romance Scam
Carolyn Woods shares how serial conman Mark Acklom posed as an MI6 agent and stole her life savings. A gripping true story of deception, love, and betrayal.
In Part 1 of our two-part series, we delve into the jaw-dropping true story of Mark Acklom—a manipulative conman who deceived and defrauded Carolyn Woods out of £850,000 by posing as a charming MI6 agent and successful businessman.
Based on Carolyn’s book Sleeping With a Psychopath, this episode explores the early stages of their relationship and the psychological tactics Acklom used to create trust, dependency, and urgency. With incredible detail, Carolyn shares how she was swept into a whirlwind romance that quickly turned into a sophisticated financial and emotional trap.
Join us as we examine how love, lies, and manipulation collided in one of the UK’s most disturbing cases of romance fraud. Part 1 reveals the warning signs, red flags, and methods used by one of Britain’s most notorious serial conmen.
For fans of The Tinder Swindler, Dirty John, The Puppet Master, and Love Fraud, this is a must-listen.
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Share Your Thoughts and Questions: Connect with us via email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!
Follow Us: Instagram: @true.criminals
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals
Support Us: If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminals
Connect with Martin Brunt: Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY
Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575
Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.
Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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