EX-GANGLAND enforcer Paul Ferris has revealed plans for a podcast about Scotland’s crime world.
The former gangster – who was known as “The Wee Man” – is set to cover the life stories of people involved on the other side of the law.
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Paul Ferris is set to launch a new podcastCredit: John Kirkby – The Sun Glasgow
Ferris was a notirous figure in Glasgow’s underworldCredit: Andrew Barr – The Sun Glasgow
He wants to hear stories from other people involved in crimeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Ferris outside Glasgow’s notorious Barlinnie PrisonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The new podcast will feature guests talking about their own experiences of crimeCredit: Getty
Ferris, 61, was a notorious figure on Scotland‘s gang scene in the 1980s and was a key member of the late Glasgow gang boss Arthur “The Godfather” Thomson‘s crime empire.
In 1992, he ended up being acquitted for the murder of the crime lord’s son, Arthur Jr, but was caged for gun-running in the late 1990s.
But Ferris turned his back on the underworld and has since penned several books about his time as an enforcer on Glasgow’s crime-riddled streets.
He is now setting out to find out about others’ life stories in the podcast, titled Here and Now, the Record reports.
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It will be a 45-minute Q&A session where he quizzes guests from various backgrounds about their experience in the crime world.
Ferris said: “The podcast is at an advanced stage but I’ve been diverted due to personal issues just now.
“Due to the bereavement of my brother, some things have been delayed but we’re at an advanced stage. People can be a lot more comfortable with me. They know my background.”
His first guest will be legendary crime photographer Brian Anderson who has snapped pics of some of Britain‘s most notorious bad guys.
He is also hoping to have a sit down chat with former New York mobster Michael Franzese, who was a capo in the city‘s feared Colombo crime family and has also spoken out about his time in the mob.
But Ferris is also keen to tell stories close to home about crime in Scotland.
He added: “Other prominent guests could be from Scotland, England or elsewhere.”
But the ex-gang figure said the new pod will have to be wary of discussing the ongoing gang war raging across Scotland which has seen dozens of people arrested.
Ferris added the ongoing legal cases mean the podcast could be struck off if they put them at risk.
But he is also more interested in the people in his interviews than the raging turf war.
He added: “What we will be focussing with the podcast is the life stories of individuals rather than the recent scandal that is going on just now.
“But if they want a voice to explain what their position is, or maybe the family position, I’d look at the Scottish crime thing.
“But it would need to have approval from one side or another.
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“I wouldn’t want to get somebody who would criticise the other and have a dispute online.
“Too many people are taking one side over the other. I am for neutrality in the current situation.”
Ferris has authored several books about his time as a gangsterCredit: PA:Press Association