From Drug Dealer to Stand-Up Comedian

Join us in this compelling episode of Proper True Yarn as Andrew Hamilton shares his incredible journey from being a long-time drug dealer to a prison inmate and ultimately, a successful stand-up comedian. Andrew recounts the dramatic day his house was raided by the Raptor Squad, his unexpected time in quarantine during his prison stay, and the hilarious anecdotes that arose from his time behind bars.Discover how Andrew's stint in prison turned into a surprising path to rehabilitation and a newfound passion for comedy. He discusses the challenges of doing stand-up comedy under house arrest, the supportive role his family played, and the unexpected opportunities that led to his success in the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Andrew's story is a testament to resilience, humour, and the power of finding purpose in the most unexpected places.Tune in for a raw, honest, and laugh-out-loud account of Andrew's transformation from a life of crime to a life of comedy, and how he uses humour to cope with and reflect on his past.For tickets to Andrew's comedy tour head to https://alist.com.au/tours/andrew-hamilton-jokes-about-the-time-i-went-prison/For a copy of Andrew's book grab your copy from https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/aw/d/1923022148/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8PrJrUYCmPCjKZ4kZIiJN2OfxaXUc8U_MXc_mteylwsGf6U9d3nBwJuHSya3d0EGtTsIzg1MFHrqKGVMZUzO8qDqsZDDqpYQBwT-N4smTKOqxDzGJ9LeTcbYTbnRCJbD_2Jx_EtB2lEnwpJ4G2bAew.Ly#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.📞 Get involved🎤 Send a voice message to the boys.Drop us a yarn or question and you might feature on the show.📧 Enquiries: [email protected]🌐 Website: linktr.ee/propertrueyarn📲 Follow the PodcastInstagram: @propertrueyarnTikTok: @propertrueyarnFacebook: Proper True Yarn PodcastYouTube: Proper True Yarn Podcast🤠 Meet the HostsKnuckles – Country Trucker CapsInstagram: @countrytruckercapsTikTok: @knucklesctcZak PalmasInstagram: @zpdigitalsTikTok: @zakpal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.