Inside Wollongong’s MOST DANGEROUS Neighbourhoods - Into The Hood

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On this Episode of Into The Hood, Spanian travels South of Sydney to the beach Town of Wollongong to discover how dangerous and crime ridden the housing areas of the Gong are.
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  • @OG-tr7ql
    @OG-tr7ql4 ай бұрын

    This was a good one. The 20-year-old guy who had a tough childhood seemed like a good guy. Really liked how you came back to his story after it was interrupted by the window being smashed.

  • @malsmith2012

    @malsmith2012

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah well said. I was really listening to what he had to say and then when the window interrupted him I was spewing but when Span went back to him and got him to continue I thought that was fantastic. Seems there's quite a few of us in the comments who were really impressed with that young fella and feel there's a really good young man there who just needs an opportunity ( apprenticeship of similar), a chance at learning a trade or skill set which he can use to better himself and create a wonderful life for himself. If he's reading this I wish him all the best and I'd love to see Span go back and pay him a visit one day. Cheers.

  • @modechick

    @modechick

    4 ай бұрын

    right on, good looking young man with a smart head on his shoulders, some of these kids just need a break hey.. nice 1 spanian. @@malsmith2012

  • @unknownentity8256

    @unknownentity8256

    4 ай бұрын

    I noticed that too, Spanian's a good lad.

  • @brad5564

    @brad5564

    4 ай бұрын

    Awareness on point ❤

  • @alicewatt416

    @alicewatt416

    4 ай бұрын

    I agree what a top young fella

  • @karenkazbah6246
    @karenkazbah62464 ай бұрын

    Blake seems like a good young man . He’s been dragged up in society, been a ward of the state, has had no parental guidance yet has ended up being quite a good kid considering his childhood. I hope he succeeds in life. best of luck Blake ❤

  • @mitchelluk1445
    @mitchelluk14454 ай бұрын

    That last guy, Blake, seriously Spanian you need to take that guy with you on your travels to the world's ghettos. He had such a great humble vibe, and you can see the guy has potential, speaks well, young enthusiastic, he would make a great partner for the journey

  • @Dalebrah69

    @Dalebrah69

    4 ай бұрын

    Agreed

  • @mjh5437

    @mjh5437

    4 ай бұрын

    You call this place " a ghetto"???? Get real,looks good to me.

  • @President_NotSure

    @President_NotSure

    4 ай бұрын

    youtube hates short people

  • @LordsWatchman

    @LordsWatchman

    4 ай бұрын

    @@mjh5437 you so hard bro.... 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡😂

  • @juliojanderez

    @juliojanderez

    4 ай бұрын

    @@mjh5437move in there then bro

  • @NotFalling4it
    @NotFalling4it4 ай бұрын

    Hey Blake, if you get to read this ….. I hope you can see your worth, there’s something about you that comes across differently to many other young guys in your situation. If you can get yourself an apprenticeship or something, I have no doubt you’ll go far in life. You’ve got this young man.

  • @KimStam
    @KimStam4 ай бұрын

    Seeing that kid say he wants to be like you Spanian, and travel the world... best moment in the hood tour x

  • @pdavidson33

    @pdavidson33

    4 ай бұрын

    He's inspiring people which is awesome

  • @russe19642

    @russe19642

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, opportunity is all you need

  • @neilscaturchio5434
    @neilscaturchio54344 ай бұрын

    With his reach into so many different geographically different communities, and the amount of people that stop him on walks wanting a photo & to say hello, it seems like Spanian is doing a hell of a lot more for the underprivileged in society than any bloody politician is here in Australia! Keep it up Spanian!

  • @user-wu1dv6jk5s

    @user-wu1dv6jk5s

    4 ай бұрын

    IKR, all the money, food and clothes he gives people, he really, really does a lot for the underprivileged??????

  • @neilscaturchio5434

    @neilscaturchio5434

    4 ай бұрын

    He inspires them to be better in life. He also did pay for an Aboriginal fella's nephew's funeral - as seen in his last video. So yeah, I guess he DOES do a lot for them, smartass!! :D

  • @ColonelForkEyes

    @ColonelForkEyes

    4 ай бұрын

    @@user-wu1dv6jk5s you don't have to give people things to help them, sometimes bringing awareness to a situation is enough.

  • @pcgeglobal656

    @pcgeglobal656

    4 ай бұрын

    Who is expecting him to do that though? You probably never done that in life ya manyak what his doing is showcasing what people go through , then hopefully one day people will wake up.. @user-wu1dv6jk5s

  • @YEEEEETSKIII

    @YEEEEETSKIII

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@pcgeglobal656 shut up lol

  • @stormb3948
    @stormb39484 ай бұрын

    I wish Blake all the best for his future. He seems like a good kid and he seems like he’s on the right track mentally. Looking up to role models such as Spanian is definitely the right move and if he keeps that same mindset I’m sure he’ll achieve his dream of travelling real soon.

  • @jessicacrawford6757
    @jessicacrawford67573 ай бұрын

    I grew up in Warrawong, my mum grew up in Warrawong and my dad grew up in Berkeley. Im so grateful to all the amazing teachers and youth workers in these areas - I can't imagine a tougher gig - but fuck - one person believing in you can make a world difference. Glad I got out.

  • @LimeGuy101
    @LimeGuy1014 ай бұрын

    For reference, Wollongong was a successful steel mill back in the day, and also a cultural center for young creatives. AC/DC and lots of other groups made their name at pubs and venues in the Gong before heading abroad. Eventually the steel mill dried up and everyone was left without income, so it became a drug hotspot and long-term result is what you see today.

  • @tyh8931

    @tyh8931

    4 ай бұрын

    well actually if you go back a little further, adam and eve were chilling when a snake approached eve and convinced her to take a bite into an apple, which long-term has resulted in what you see today.

  • @elisskakaye9781

    @elisskakaye9781

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes they closed down the mill and the govt didnt think of opening up industry to keep the youth occupied

  • @simonstarmans1655

    @simonstarmans1655

    4 ай бұрын

    I had literally no idea that's incredible

  • @TonySopranosBurner

    @TonySopranosBurner

    4 ай бұрын

    the age old story of an industrial plant of some kind shutting down and the place turns to shit, crazy to see how it's so common tbh

  • @Jimbobz123

    @Jimbobz123

    4 ай бұрын

    Great info, didn’t know any of that 👍

  • @nrlarl7340
    @nrlarl73404 ай бұрын

    Interesting watch. Please note that this is such a small snapshot of what Wollongong is. It's a beautiful area and the drugs and crime are confined to small areas. 99% of people here aren't living this life and don't see it while that go about their day. But it definitely exists

  • @smashinghappydays

    @smashinghappydays

    4 ай бұрын

    You know that’s why it’s called into the hood yeah?

  • @tennillej9601

    @tennillej9601

    4 ай бұрын

    It's the same in every city/town in this country

  • @cplain7809

    @cplain7809

    4 ай бұрын

    then add dapto shellharbour oakflats, warilla the list goes on Its all around the Gong bro

  • @lynncaldwell8345

    @lynncaldwell8345

    4 ай бұрын

    I grew up in Warrawong in the fifties.Housing Commission.Never met anyone who went to gaol.Back in those days a lot of the tenants had jobs.I never met anyone who did drugs either.Wollongong is not a small town.However social problems have worsened every where in Australia.

  • @littleblackcat813

    @littleblackcat813

    3 ай бұрын

    Ummm what part of Wollongong are you living in? Fairyland?

  • @sk1na136
    @sk1na1364 ай бұрын

    @35:05 you can see how much you’ve impacted that young lads life. When he talks about where he’s from he looks really angry and frustrated. As soon as you asked him about himself and he mentioned you watch his eyes light up and his mood change I wish him the best

  • @ohiokat17
    @ohiokat174 ай бұрын

    Blake seems like such a nice genuine guy iv never wished someone to be in a more better situation then that lad, honest you should go meet him again. thanks for the content mate love every video.

  • @cgrecommended
    @cgrecommended4 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed having Blake showing his local area. Makes a big difference to your videos giving the local people a chance and platform to tell their story.

  • @LimeGuy101
    @LimeGuy1014 ай бұрын

    Hey Spanny, the blokes in prison who said they were from the Gong probably meant the surrounding areas. The Illawarra is a large place with plenty of low socio-economic suburbs, Wollongong being the central hub. Everyone from Illa just says they're from the Gong which probably massively inflates the perceived numbers.

  • @mendaciousreality8459

    @mendaciousreality8459

    4 ай бұрын

    U can call him Spanios or Spanners mate. Be careful running ya mouth calling my man “Spanny”…. Because he would crack ya jaw if he heard you say that because Spanny is a slang term for a gay guy in some areas mate….

  • @mendaciousreality8459

    @mendaciousreality8459

    4 ай бұрын

    Lotta young fella’s tryna get a name for themselves so be verryyyyy careful running ya mouth pal….don’t make me get the young fellas n that.

  • @mendaciousreality8459

    @mendaciousreality8459

    4 ай бұрын

    Lotta people got knocked for less …. If ya know ya know….

  • @xkkt

    @xkkt

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@mendaciousreality8459 you're not hard cuz, not sure why you're tryna be someone you're not. put the phone down instead of defending someone you've never shaken hands with.

  • @oliverwilson999

    @oliverwilson999

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah, thats true, the Illawarra area is probably around 400,000 which is not "small"

  • @OfTheOverflow
    @OfTheOverflow4 ай бұрын

    Living in Wollongong but having grown up around Nowra, you need to get down there lol. East Nowra in particular.

  • @maximumzest245

    @maximumzest245

    22 күн бұрын

    2541 Nowra boys

  • @ZoeyMurray-xv8lg

    @ZoeyMurray-xv8lg

    9 күн бұрын

    Fr East nowra is the getho no jokes

  • @callmemsbouvier
    @callmemsbouvier4 ай бұрын

    We all are wishing you the very best Blake. Your brave honesty and good heart has really touched us all🙏 thank you Span for giving a safe space for the young boys to speak up and for showing an unspoken side of Australia and the world ❤️

  • @ejusup

    @ejusup

    4 ай бұрын

    It’s like he is providing therapy for people who may not be seen or heard by society. It’s beautiful 💗

  • @pcksl8878
    @pcksl88784 ай бұрын

    That last guy Blake at the end seems like a genuine guy I really hope he has success in his life.

  • @KaosRising
    @KaosRising4 ай бұрын

    That young fella at the end needs a hug and someone to tell him it’s ok you be fine! It’s a shame no one will.

  • @OgglyGoogly

    @OgglyGoogly

    4 ай бұрын

    The priest will 😂

  • @malsmith2012

    @malsmith2012

    4 ай бұрын

    Well said. I felt for the young guy and you can just tell he's a really good kid who just needs someone who's see's that good and will take him under their wing and provide him that chance or opportunity to make something of his life... I really hope he finds that ..

  • @tomburns4669

    @tomburns4669

    4 ай бұрын

    I worked with Blake in 2020, he's a good young fella. Got a good head on his shoulders and takes care of people he cares about.

  • @UndyingHatred_

    @UndyingHatred_

    4 ай бұрын

    @@OgglyGoogly Cringe

  • @OgglyGoogly

    @OgglyGoogly

    4 ай бұрын

    @@UndyingHatred_ The priests will take him in under their cloaks

  • @reflexkniite4258
    @reflexkniite42584 ай бұрын

    Spanians content has honestly tripled in value over the last year. This KZread series is easily in my top 5 of all time

  • @amyk518
    @amyk5184 ай бұрын

    My mum's family grew up in Berkeley in the 50's-60's and back then it was a brand new suburb for people working at the Steelworks, one of those prosperous and safe "no-one locked their doors" kinda neighbourhoods. Then over time a lot of the Steelworks jobs dried up and places like Berkeley and Warrawong suffered, crime went up and the people who could afford to left.

  • @Guanopup
    @Guanopup4 ай бұрын

    A lot of us look upto you brother. You give us hope that no matter where we come from we can succeed in life. Keep grinding bra ❤️

  • @CrazyWhiteVanDriver

    @CrazyWhiteVanDriver

    4 ай бұрын

    Keep going, never ever give up.

  • @user-ev3sj9ip9w
    @user-ev3sj9ip9w4 ай бұрын

    These vidoes are amazingally produced and gives insight into the rough lives of people who grew up living rough. Thanks Spanian

  • @pithius2191

    @pithius2191

    4 ай бұрын

    You are absolutely right about the people. I grew up rough and only want the best for them. Don't agree about the production though... the titles seem disingenuous. The Swedish episode was worse with zero interactions or factual information related to "dangerous hood". The only thing "dangerous" is his ability to mislead to make money thru clickbait.'

  • @tristanoce5233

    @tristanoce5233

    4 ай бұрын

    you know nothing, my friend died there its very dangerous @@pithius2191

  • @user-ev3sj9ip9w

    @user-ev3sj9ip9w

    4 ай бұрын

    yeah i agree thats true but thats what youtubers do to get clicks and apart from that they are well produced and i think his main goal is to just see what its abt and educate us on it @@pithius2191

  • @quickstepz9250

    @quickstepz9250

    4 ай бұрын

    This shows nothing to be honest. Dude needs to go at night in a car. But again he too famous to find or put himself into anything real. Google maps can show you more.

  • @quickstepz9250

    @quickstepz9250

    4 ай бұрын

    Charliebo313 He shows real night shit, from the states watch them. Unbelievable. These vids of spainian are making Australia look like the biggest pussies in the world.

  • @ColetteNicoll
    @ColetteNicoll4 ай бұрын

    My younger brother passed away a few years ago. He was a dad, used to sell jewellery at the market, always paid his way - but he had problems with a racist guy in the houso behind. Always being insulted & antogonised in the street. Once - he just called the guy out for being a racist & the guy STABBED him! The paramedics showed up, looked at my brother & were ready to let him die. If it wasn't for the guy who owned the local shop, coming out into the street & defending my unconscious brother - he definitely would've died. There's always someone good - looking out, in bad communities

  • @jasoncaires3823
    @jasoncaires38234 ай бұрын

    He's not wrong when he says they mix the expensive areas with the poorer areas. It's a bit jarring to hear the statistic that Warrawong & Berkeley rank right at the top in the state for violent crimes. I grew up in Lake Heights (smack bang in between Warrawong & Berkeley) in the 80's & 90's and I never really felt as though I was living in a rough area. Hell! Even as recently as 6 or 7 years ago, I was living one street away from Legoland in Warrawong, and I used to drive through there all the time to go to the shops (plus when I used to go jogging along Northcliffe Drive, I would always pass the entrance of Legoland) and I never felt particularly threatened. Though I remember my ex never felt safe when we lived there (and she grew up in Merrylands in Western Sydney! 😂)...in hindsight, maybe I was just oblivious or maybe I was desensitised 🤷‍♂️ We lived across the road from a dealer and my ex hated that fact. I always saw it as a positive because I knew that his customers would never cause trouble so close to his home because it would draw unwanted attention to him. LOL!

  • @tyewhite5127
    @tyewhite51274 ай бұрын

    I watched my first video of yours just a week ago, and I’m now watching you walk through streets and past houses I smoked ice in about 12 years ago. I’m glad it’s all a thing of the past. Love your content and effort bro, all the best 💚

  • @gus6910
    @gus69104 ай бұрын

    Wollongong is pretty interesting cause it has the old industries like the steel works and coal mines with the working class aussies then it also has all the uni students, like polar opposites.

  • @chad9049

    @chad9049

    4 ай бұрын

    So interesting LMAO

  • @shawty7568
    @shawty75684 ай бұрын

    Damn, you connect very well with broken people. Very good at your interactions from your listening skills, to your responses. Youre not overstepping boundaries and asking more about them than yourself. Man, thats good people skills for sure

  • @crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641
    @crouchingwombathiddenquoll56412 ай бұрын

    You have a gift, making people smile. 👍🏼 Just discovered your channel, wife and I are binge watching. Thanks heap's

  • @ryanCODMAN
    @ryanCODMAN4 ай бұрын

    Young matey in the tommy shirt. Stay strong brother, most people would never have kept going. Les go baby easy work

  • @keithjones8668
    @keithjones86684 ай бұрын

    bro it was nuts to walk out my door and see you. much love brother

  • @mickandtraceycope7826
    @mickandtraceycope78264 ай бұрын

    I wish the young man who showed you around and the young man near the end a bright future ahead. I hope they both get the chance to make something of themselves and create a happier and healthier life for themselves. 🙏

  • @AlvoLong
    @AlvoLong4 ай бұрын

    So true. Gardening & a bit of green does wonders for peoples outlook in life. Thanks for showing us these places.

  • @SM0KE1996
    @SM0KE19964 ай бұрын

    Approaching 500k subs, goes to show consistency is key! Absolutely killing the KZread game.

  • @asvp770

    @asvp770

    4 ай бұрын

    Full organic subs to

  • @SM0KE1996

    @SM0KE1996

    4 ай бұрын

    @@asvp770 💯

  • @originalsusser

    @originalsusser

    4 ай бұрын

    Keep doing it right, keep growing

  • @dodgingspice55
    @dodgingspice554 ай бұрын

    I hope after you filmed this Anthony, that you pulled this fella up and gave him a good little back story of your own and tell him that he can keep on the up and never has to look back.

  • @Joeyblaze101
    @Joeyblaze1014 ай бұрын

    Brother U can see that it's not the most natural thing for you to interact with people showing love but it's so humbling and an absolutely amazing to see you do so

  • @RogueBoyScout
    @RogueBoyScout4 ай бұрын

    Shout to all those out there trying to better themselves and aiming for better days. Nothing wrong with falling over, just remember to pick yourself up and keep on keeping on. We learn from our mistakes. Some days we win, some days we lose, but at least we are still in the game...

  • @RogueBoyScout

    @RogueBoyScout

    4 ай бұрын

    Also, would be good if you did Nowra East...

  • @Blackjack_Official

    @Blackjack_Official

    4 ай бұрын

    Positive message

  • @cpj75010
    @cpj750104 ай бұрын

    I am a gong girl through and through grew up in Dapto, Bellambi and Berkeley. Like any area some good some bad but things have calmed down since the 80s, 90s. Berkeley is great now it has cleaned up since then.

  • @annettelacey7913

    @annettelacey7913

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm from woll9ng9ng but moved away in 1997, those erea's were bad back in the 90s,

  • @OgglyGoogly

    @OgglyGoogly

    4 ай бұрын

    To be a true Gong girl you need to have slept with your dad, had a baby to your uncle and at least have 3 kids and 2 babie dadies and a ceno check

  • @mmmatthews9135

    @mmmatthews9135

    4 ай бұрын

    that was time to see Berkeley in it's prime lol going down the pub for a couple of beers and buying a foil from one of the boys. good times 🤙

  • @littleblackcat813

    @littleblackcat813

    3 ай бұрын

    It's actually called Bezerkly. It's still horrible. It has more poker machines per capita than any other part of Australia. Take it from there...

  • @pdavidson33
    @pdavidson334 ай бұрын

    I love how you're bringing a different point of view to people who might not otherwise see it, because they look up to you. You're a good man.

  • @jarradhiggins4058
    @jarradhiggins40584 ай бұрын

    Mad Episode !! All the best in your future endeavours Blake ! To go through what he has and is still hopeful and trying too better himself!! Legend. Cheers @spanian 🇦🇺💯

  • @TheMetal750
    @TheMetal7504 ай бұрын

    Doing an awesome job spanian and crew. I enjoy every episode. I think you truly are making an impact on the youth mate. Just to hear how many look up to you and that is inspiring them to try to get better is epic. Thanks for Keeping it real bro.

  • @LVUFC
    @LVUFC4 ай бұрын

    “It looks a bit nicer here” As someone smashes out a window with a plank of wood 😂

  • @brendangray1985
    @brendangray19854 ай бұрын

    That young fella seemed good, you should try organise to take him over seas somewhere spanian if you can or in Australia for a couple days, he said he wants to travel like you, reckon he would appreciate. Would be a great opportunity for him.

  • @justmemimi7338

    @justmemimi7338

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s a wonderful idea!

  • @hiroshimacat
    @hiroshimacat4 ай бұрын

    Spreading the love to people who need to see you mate. Keep it up .

  • @andrewmanson3531
    @andrewmanson35314 ай бұрын

    The best thing you can give a young person is your time! Keep inspiring the next generations Spanian!

  • @tiatoia7311
    @tiatoia73114 ай бұрын

    I'm living on this channel... every couple of days you are pumping these great videos out!!!

  • @shanebissell4234
    @shanebissell42344 ай бұрын

    Wow it hasn’t changed, as a kid we used to go to llawong flats to visit a family friend, being young you were told not to go to far away this was 40 years ago and still true . This show of yours Spainan has not only made people aware of situations but made it real for your viewers to understand where it’s at. LIFE Well done Brother

  • @autismaware1951
    @autismaware19514 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loved grew up 2528 and lived in Warrawong has to be one of the truest videos I have seen on the areas full respect Spanian keep it up bro 💪👊

  • @Jay-cq9cr
    @Jay-cq9cr2 ай бұрын

    Probably my favourite Into The Hood. Low-key and informative. I love every episode including the rowdy ones but these episodes are exceptional. I'm uk based and been entertaining the idea of moving to aus, I grew up similar to Spano. These episodes are sunnier versions of my home.

  • @Civilinvadee
    @Civilinvadee4 ай бұрын

    I used to live in Wollongong for 10 years left 5 years ago still visit! Thanks for the upload Spanian bro! Most housing down there like you shared in your other videos western Sydney like claymore etc. respect bro

  • @traceykitchin9722
    @traceykitchin97224 ай бұрын

    I've been watching every episode and l really do admire your strength with the change you have made with your life. I'm 53 and l have a younger brother who is 41 and in and out if you what l mean, ive lost count of his holidays. Long story short l want the best for him and I'll make sure that he subscribes to your channel once he gets out. You are such a positive example of what we all can do in life, CHANGE! Cheers Tracey xo

  • @Dapto-OGG

    @Dapto-OGG

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly Tracey kids don’t get out like we used to and they turn to influence via the internet and this guy is creating great content even the young lad Wayne said he wants to be like spanian and see the world

  • @Palmwhat

    @Palmwhat

    4 ай бұрын

    What else apart from getting lucky with youtube has he done positively in his life ? nothing therefore he cant teach anyone anything he doesn't know, he is 1 in a million that jagged a following he has never worked a day in his life which in reality for most crims who want to " change there life " he cant teach them anything seriously

  • @YEEEEETSKIII

    @YEEEEETSKIII

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@Palmwhat spot on mate

  • @traceykitchin9722

    @traceykitchin9722

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Palmwhat seriously, are you joking, your comment is so negative. Why watch his content if you don't like it or you don't see the huge change that he has made in his life. I guess that you have no idea about him. It's people like you who contribute to people like him not even trying to change their lives around. Who cares wether he is out there digging holes for a job or doing what is doing now, he is making a difference in many many young people's lives because he has been there and done it and now he is showing everyone that it is possible to turn your life around. There's so much more that l could say but I'm guessing from your comment that you already have your mind set. Hopefully one day you'll have to deal with someone close to you that has gone through so much and who knows maybe then you'll look at things differently, cheers Tracey

  • @Palmwhat

    @Palmwhat

    4 ай бұрын

    @@traceykitchin9722 ive watched him since day 1 i am not hating just a realest good on him for people looking upto him its good but its not realistic for alot of them wake up to yourself

  • @MonstaMarty
    @MonstaMarty4 ай бұрын

    All respect to you Spanian, not just blaming the world, taking ownerships "I chose".... Blatant honesty!! God bless!

  • @DannyMills1991
    @DannyMills19914 ай бұрын

    Sense I’ve found your KZread I can’t stop waiting you videos I’ve got so much respect for you what you been through to turn it around the way you have what a man love watching you stuff

  • @Skiptondesigns
    @Skiptondesigns4 ай бұрын

    I grew up in Berkeley in the 70's and 80's. Was rougher back then. Looks pretty tame now.

  • @sn1p3d19
    @sn1p3d194 ай бұрын

    love watching theses and learning more about different places

  • @tiffanystephens4785
    @tiffanystephens47854 ай бұрын

    I just found your channel today. Subscribed and have been bingewatching all your content. So awesome what you are doing.

  • @EyeToTheSkyPerth
    @EyeToTheSkyPerth4 ай бұрын

    The young guy you chatted to when the window broke - he seems so lovely. I really wish him well and hope he goes on to do well in life.

  • @bling2332
    @bling23324 ай бұрын

    Warrawong lego land is hectic, last time i was there, some bloke was throwing a red and yellow bins through house windows. Never a dull moment there.

  • @thepontiff7505

    @thepontiff7505

    4 ай бұрын

    Legit the only place i feel scared. Im born here and tell anyone i can to not ever drive down the street

  • @freelanceopportunist559

    @freelanceopportunist559

    4 ай бұрын

    A mate from Sydney moved to Warrawong a few years ago. Hes now a missing person.

  • @sapphiredufty7354

    @sapphiredufty7354

    2 ай бұрын

    @@thepontiff7505there’s good and bad, it’s hecitic then calm.

  • @brydonrowley2093
    @brydonrowley20934 ай бұрын

    You should come to New Zealand and meet up with some hoods here

  • @kierannicholson9983

    @kierannicholson9983

    4 ай бұрын

    Hawke’s Bay would be wild

  • @Swel0031

    @Swel0031

    4 ай бұрын

    Otara

  • @rhyse1010

    @rhyse1010

    4 ай бұрын

    otara would be dope asf g@@Swel0031

  • @richardpiva3892

    @richardpiva3892

    4 ай бұрын

    Get a guided tour by the Mongrel Mob 😂😂😂

  • @99luftwaffles

    @99luftwaffles

    Ай бұрын

    Aranui, Linwood, Shirley and Mairehau in Christchurch. Pop by Bobby Wayne's chicken he has some stories hahaha

  • @tifff8239
    @tifff82394 ай бұрын

    Good content Spanian don’t ever stop coz the world needs you!

  • @bhunjungrai5463
    @bhunjungrai54634 ай бұрын

    Lived at Gong for 3 long years and never knew we had these areas. Heard a lot, but seeing it's a different story. Thanks heap, spanian.

  • @bugedo
    @bugedo4 ай бұрын

    Through your trials and tribulations, you have demonstrated that success is achievable for everyone, regardless of their humble beginnings or challenging upbringing. Your example serves as living proof to the youth that one's environment can shape them through choice. We thank you for being an inspiration and encourage you to continue creating and documenting your journey. You are the embodiment of success, and we wish you all the best. May God bless you.

  • @Jayyblue
    @Jayyblue4 ай бұрын

    Would love for you to go back & have a chat to some of the lads in the youth housing. To hear their stories etc. I reckon they'd learn a lot from you and what you've been through. You could make a huge impact in that way. I doubt many of them have positive role models. Keep up the great work 🤘

  • @Palmwhat

    @Palmwhat

    4 ай бұрын

    Cmon yous have to understand he doesnt want to work "its not him " which is going to be a reality for most the kids he has to reach out to he got lucky with youtube he wouldn't know the first thing about hard work

  • @TeekayPlayz

    @TeekayPlayz

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Palmwhatsounds like your upset he’s living a better life

  • @Palmwhat

    @Palmwhat

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TeekayPlayz not at all i love him watch him every time, but people need to get real he cant teach much about real life which most people have to live i am just saying get real about him talking to youth

  • @malsmith2012

    @malsmith2012

    4 ай бұрын

    He can certainly tell them where taking hammer and committing crimes will take them that's for sure.. ​@@Palmwhat

  • @blessedjaravani2260

    @blessedjaravani2260

    4 ай бұрын

    I think that’s what the show is about everyone he has on the show they are talking about who they are and how they became to be here for him to go and talk to everyone that’s not possible everyone has a story sounds like he has to vet these people first because you don’t wanna have someone on your channel then they come and sue you for something

  • @mandymaree9430
    @mandymaree94304 ай бұрын

    Need more Spanians in these areas to set a better example for the kids growing up there. Should go to Nowra next! Always something wild going on there every time I've gone through the area.

  • @urbanwithrisky4461
    @urbanwithrisky44614 ай бұрын

    Its blowing me out much respect i know so many people that live there i lived Wollongong 39 years of life im 42 and lived housing since I was ten and there all good people mostly including you so spewing i didn't get meet ya bro much respect ✌️

  • @brvdy
    @brvdy4 ай бұрын

    Never thought I'd actually be interested in watching these sorts of videos, but I'm here every hood vid, such well put together and educational about the types of areas too. Surely come down Victoria way eventually.

  • @jshaw4757

    @jshaw4757

    4 ай бұрын

    Goes too show mate there's layers too things not always what people think or expect...rap music being a prime example...cheers

  • @TheDoleBludger999
    @TheDoleBludger9994 ай бұрын

    Next, head to Dapto and meet up with Darren and Damo.

  • @Dapto-OGG

    @Dapto-OGG

    4 ай бұрын

    Could of met Cecil a few years back may he RIP he was a good bloke

  • @discojockeys

    @discojockeys

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Dapto-OGGRIP Cecil 🙏🏼

  • @CelareOfficial

    @CelareOfficial

    3 ай бұрын

    Yea, they just sit on their ciggies all day.

  • @tipenemason8421
    @tipenemason8421Ай бұрын

    Good on ya Spanian, Thank you for taking us into the hood from our lounges and living rooms, we really appreciate it! we get to see the real side of how people both good and bad are living in these lower income areas.... hectic, mad, haha!

  • @ginnysow
    @ginnysow4 ай бұрын

    Great upload! Grew up in Koonawarra & Berkeley . Spent time in the youth refuge and treehouse. I forgot about those years until I watched this

  • @AusHowie
    @AusHowie4 ай бұрын

    Mad vid brother, hope that young fella at the end that grew up within the DOCS stays on a positive path 🤙🏻

  • @JimmyJampson
    @JimmyJampson4 ай бұрын

    Just a suggestion bro which I think would make your videos even better. If you can get one of those wireless mics to put on the people you’re walking around with, sometimes they’re really hard to hear when they’re not close to the camera and the background music offend drowns them out. Other than that. Keep crushing it

  • @vitali6133
    @vitali61334 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your work mate! I didn't know Wollongong was so criminal. The story with the smashed window gave you a good content :) I would highly appreciate, if you could explore and show us the bad neighbourhoods of the Central Coast and/or Newcastle. Keep it up mate!

  • @billysansum2655
    @billysansum26554 ай бұрын

    Yes lad can't wait too get home from work to watch this...love from east london❤❤

  • @Dapto-OGG
    @Dapto-OGG4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for coming down the gong spanian! Shame you didn’t get to check out 2528 that is warilla/barrack heights gets very ordinary out there let me tell ya, you can’t be everywhere at once tho mate. Shame I didn’t bump into you but thanks for being an inspiration for the younger gen heading down the wrong path and they really look up to you and see that if they want a future they don’t have to be a sheep they can be a shepherd if they choose. Keep up the content bro

  • @daniellarge3355
    @daniellarge33554 ай бұрын

    Sooner this bloke is at 5M subs and taking over KZread the better. What a bloke

  • @Strellok100
    @Strellok1004 ай бұрын

    Never thought I'd be watching vlogs yet here I am watching Spanian every day since KZread algorithm showed him to me. Keep up the hood work Spanian, cheers

  • @kanyeistrash9802
    @kanyeistrash98024 ай бұрын

    Mad video Spanian. And blake if you see this, keep pushing on doing what you're doing. You have a good strong mind and you can go anywhere brother.

  • @grantbrown7352
    @grantbrown73524 ай бұрын

    Old mates a power walker 😅 giving Spanish his cardio

  • @thrashthrasherson3803
    @thrashthrasherson38034 ай бұрын

    Funny about the blokes from Wollongong. Same as Gold Coast. I worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor at Woodford CC (Qld). The amount of dudes from Gold Coast I met there was insane (not too mention Caboolture 😅). Meet quite a few blokes who had done time in the old school jails in NSW as well, all good solid blokes, mainly old school crims. Good to hear you're on the straight and narrow now brother, stay strong and stay safe!

  • @outlawandwize
    @outlawandwize4 ай бұрын

    This was a sick watch! Big Luv from South London.

  • @Mark-rx3ws
    @Mark-rx3ws3 ай бұрын

    Love your videos lad keep up the great work spanian.

  • @jameshal25
    @jameshal254 ай бұрын

    Always a good day when Spanian uploads 👏

  • @mmh3797
    @mmh37974 ай бұрын

    Loved that! Thanks so much for coming to Wollongong. I got to see the places I smoked in and bought gear from before I got clean in 2017. Really appreciate being able to see it all again for the first time in years.

  • @madss7373

    @madss7373

    4 ай бұрын

    Congratulations for getting clean ❤

  • @111222442
    @1112224424 ай бұрын

    Every time i watch one of these into the hoods it just brings me back to my upbringing in St Clair, Erskine Park. The 90's seem so far away now but you have a way of bringing back those memories. Much love Spanian.

  • @Honorablepitbull

    @Honorablepitbull

    4 ай бұрын

    Those areas are middle class suburbia

  • @111222442

    @111222442

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Honorablepitbull Are you saying therefore these videos aren’t supposed to remind me of my childhood? We were on the poorer end of those who lived in Erskine park, which is right next door to Mt Druitt. I would say our street life was very comparable to that of these areas. We often crossed over into St Mary’s, Colyton, Penrith, the druitt etc. Same same.

  • @Honorablepitbull

    @Honorablepitbull

    4 ай бұрын

    @@111222442 na bro didn't mean that and I'm from Plumpton myself which is also a middle class suburb like Erskine Park. Myself was also in a heavily mortgaged household where not much was left over and lead to family violence arguing over money. It's just the term "Mt Druitt" that gets thrown around so loosely by those who watch a video or two but have no idea that it's actually just some suburbs within the Luxford Rd ring that have public housing. But it's just a normal area if you do your thing, go to work and enjoy.

  • @annettelacey7913
    @annettelacey79134 ай бұрын

    I grew up in koonawarra ,then balgownie as a teen,then warrawong,mangerton,then moved up the north coast housing in Grafton,mangerton and warrawong were hoods back in the 90s,looks like not much has changed

  • @Streetw1s3r
    @Streetw1s3r4 ай бұрын

    Good to see those kids at the end going fishing instead of getting into crime.

  • @DeeBees76
    @DeeBees764 ай бұрын

    Bro, spewin I missed ya. This is where I've been in Dapto for years. Bringing back some memories of Dandy and now the gong. Love ya work🙌

  • @brookerose6374
    @brookerose63744 ай бұрын

    I’m from Warilla and lived in Berkeley for several years right up until late 2022. You walked passed my street across from that pizza shop. I worked with youth who lived in that area and were involved in the youth centre. Some interesting people but I never had a problem and would walk around by myself at night as a young woman. There’s the average person in the area with a few people that get themselves into trouble. I wouldn’t say it was a dangerous area.

  • @ShariefRuteneYT
    @ShariefRuteneYT4 ай бұрын

    Killing it Span, love watching your content bro!

  • @NelsonMuntz1
    @NelsonMuntz14 ай бұрын

    That young fella at the end has a good head on his shoulders.... keep ya heap up bruz

  • @richardmccombss4866
    @richardmccombss48664 ай бұрын

    Keep it up bro most consistent KZreadr I watch. love from Canada🤝

  • @relaxsleepchannel6362
    @relaxsleepchannel63624 ай бұрын

    Don't stop what your doing bro! That 20 yr old lad see's what you've done and are doing and wants to follow you and have a good life. Your an inspiration too many people from all walks off life!

  • @bradyolandapuggle5039
    @bradyolandapuggle50394 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this type of content Spanian. I would love to see the hoods of NZ if you can get a contact. Thank you again.

  • @LK-em1bv
    @LK-em1bv4 ай бұрын

    It’s upsetting that so many flats are empty when there is so many people that need somewhere to stay Look at the housing crisis and the government just doesn’t care

  • @sonnytopboy4975

    @sonnytopboy4975

    4 ай бұрын

    Same in UK hundreds of thousands empty houses and families, vets on the streets but illegals get 4☆ hotels

  • @CrazyWhiteVanDriver

    @CrazyWhiteVanDriver

    4 ай бұрын

    They're al full he said.

  • @LK-em1bv

    @LK-em1bv

    4 ай бұрын

    @@CrazyWhiteVanDrivermaybe here but not most places

  • @CrazyWhiteVanDriver

    @CrazyWhiteVanDriver

    4 ай бұрын

    @@LK-em1bv but he said they're all full.

  • @ricardosanta1162
    @ricardosanta11624 ай бұрын

    That young lad seems positive. With all the negatives around him, he sees it clear and I'm glad you've inspired him to one day see the world. Doing good things bruvah.

  • @vincewinterburn9876
    @vincewinterburn98764 ай бұрын

    Doing such good work spanian, guiding the youth all ready in a positive way, your butterfly effect will work :)

  • @nukenuked5749
    @nukenuked57494 ай бұрын

    I grew up in Wollongong thanks mate for going and exploring the hoods of Wollongong

  • @gus6910
    @gus69104 ай бұрын

    Also bellami is full of housing commision now and nearby there used to be a big slum area and some of the humpties are still there.

  • @b4ked164

    @b4ked164

    4 ай бұрын

    Bellzas always been as houseo as it is now was much worse in the drive through days, seems to go through cycles bad few years later not as bad then bad again 😂

  • @lukeeldridge

    @lukeeldridge

    4 ай бұрын

    @@b4ked164two for thirt at the drive through!!

  • @thepontiff7505

    @thepontiff7505

    4 ай бұрын

    @@b4ked164 drive thru says were good fun lol had me bike nicked multiple times from rothery rd

  • @b4ked164

    @b4ked164

    4 ай бұрын

    @@thepontiff7505 ah shit no good man but i think everyone would of had sonething stolen back then 🤣 definitely miss those days staithes mews is a lot different now after they knocked heaps of houses down and put that big bit of grass in the middle, so many dodgy alley ways around bellza back then too that got blocked off

  • @craigaldred

    @craigaldred

    4 ай бұрын

    Bellza has cleaned up a lot now no where near as bad as the 90s

  • @IfYouCanDoIt69
    @IfYouCanDoIt694 ай бұрын

    again banger video! ty man!

  • @Rachel-oo2fh
    @Rachel-oo2fh4 ай бұрын

    Love watching your videos, hope to see a video in Scotland at some point in your journey 🫡😁

  • @Str0ngertogether
    @Str0ngertogether4 ай бұрын

    I’d be really interested if you could do a Canberra hood. We have a few places here that are pretty rough and have some decent history! People think Canberra is all fancy but it definitely has its rough parts too! Keep doing the work you’re doing, I love seeing each upload of this series, better than anything mainstream media covers!

  • @Honorablepitbull

    @Honorablepitbull

    4 ай бұрын

    The mean streets of Kambah

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