World Title contender to Alcoholic - boxer Andy Flute tells his story.
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2020
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Anything Goes with James English Ep/119
Andy Flute, talks about his struggle to overcome a myriad of life-long challenges with violence and alcohol. For over 30 years, violence and alcohol were Andy's daily bread until, one day, by the power of prayer, he managed to achieve what no amount of alcohol or prison incarceration could ever achieve. When he was at the point of death, intoxicated with alcohol following a ten-day binging session, I went to see my old mate and prayed for him with Pastor Steve. Andy was fighting the demon of alcohol and he was on the ropes, down for the count. Andy, a former captain of the English boxing team and British Middleweight title challenger alongside sparring partner Chris Eubank and other world class fighters, knew what brutal fighting was all about. This fight was different, one he couldn't win on his own strength. Andy felt the intense grip and destructive downward spiral alcohol had on his life. Battered and bleeding, with no more strength, he cried out to Jesus. In a truly miraculous turnaround, Andy found Jesus in his corner and almost instantaneously gave up alcohol.
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I'm glad Im watching this, I'm nearly 10 months sober and the "little voice" has been whispering to me...
Recovery is rented and rent is due every day
ODAAT 💚
👍😊....well done with yr ten months keep doing what ever it is yr doing and don't act on yr thinking......just for today,one day at a time!!!!I love hearing little bits of gold like "ten months"...I think it's brilliant my dear really kool!!!!!!
xxx big love xxx Matt xxx👍❤👍
Well done Maria , ive been 14yrs clean of coke, went down to 7stone , i had that voice in the end , and that was , your worth more than this . And that was it for me.
Keep up the good work 😃👍
well done Steve.....I'm a recoverying drug addict,(all drugs over the yrs but the brown was the one that broke me and the hardest to stop)...whn ever anyone ask me" how long have you been clean"?... I always say "since I woke at 7.30 this morning😆 ..... ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!... it is that simple for me today....my prays to all the sick and suffering addicts out there xxx big love xxx
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Well done keep it up the good work ❤️
James, You've just done a blinder. You showed Andy unconditional positive regard, respect and empathy. Thanks James. I have been drug free for twenty years and when Andy showed his feelings and cried, I was in tears.
Amazing Anthony well done
I have beaten addiction Andy, I was trying to hide the feeling from being abused.... Hats off to you... Brilliant podcast James... Best wishes to Andy and his family ❤️👌👏🙌
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Me too. Well done
I beat addiction also but like all addicts it took years x
@@deemulcahy6553 It does, hard Road and a fooking long journey xx
I know Andy Flute personally.He's a tough tough guy, who's made good ov his past.Nuff respect to him.😎👌🥊
Thank you James. I've been blessed my God to get sober at the start of 1991 after 3yrs in & out of sobriety. All these talks are helping more than any of us really know. Blessings ever from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
I burst into tears when he started crying saying he felt a presence!god bless that guy!not had a drink since,proves the presence was with him.stay strong
Stay strong get Jesus in ur corner 😇
AS a massive boxing fan from Andy's error always wondered where he went,I wish him well he was a hard bastd and he's won the Greatest fight ever be safe brother.
Thanks 👍
Genuine tough guy Andy Flute is...respect 👊
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It always makes me so happy to see people talking honestly and openly about their alcoholism. Alcohol doesn’t discriminate, anyone can fall into it. Just like my Dad I ended up an alcoholic even though I swore to myself that I would never be like him. Sadly the disease killed him. I’m so grateful to soon be celebrating 8 years of sobriety. Thanks for your honesty Andy, keep up the good work! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
one of the best and most genuine interviews ever. emotional at times. well done andy and james wish u all the best in life
Another great podcast! What a tough bloke Andy flute is and a fellow yam yam, up the Black Country !!!
Black country myself mate big up
Alcohol should not be legal. I'm 26 years old and could drink every day of my life, it's when I realised I could do that that I realised it's poison and I'm gonna stay clear. Props to this bloke, a genuine man.
Don't be a pratt
Just a down to earth tough guy just imagine the fighter with no drink
Great story of inspiration with the message to help others, I'm also an alcoholic and an x boxer, and small world I boxed colin flute who I presume is either his father or uncle, AA has also saved me, keep up the great work Andy ... god bless
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Excellent interview James .With been a fan of boxing and especially Andy Flutes era he was tipped to be a World champion and it wasn't to be but your podcast has answered my questions.Thanks brother for another great podcast and best of luck to Andy and ill be investing in his book.
Powerful interview. A great example of recovery.
Man you have had some hard dont fuck with people on your podcasts...but this man is it...im 45 and battling the devils spunk myself...is it OK to cry 😢...because this podcast made mr shed a tear....suicidal thought's everyday...if it wasn't for my kids I'd be gone by now but on the road to recovery and these podcasts help as well....thankyou James
Stay strong my brother ❤️
Belter interview I'm the lad who was sick in Bulgaria England squad Andy was a gem 💎 I went in the royal marines on coming out battled with addiction for 20 years clean sober know same story different life xx
Enjoyed that , great to hear another story which has moved onto a positive path! Seems like a genuine man who's been through so much , good luck to him!
and I wasn't doing a meeting tonight lol......loved this share and felt his pain at times.....I don't know this fella but I am SO PROUD of you Andy!!!!!!!!I was connected the hole time....THANK YOU SO MUCH for yr exsperance,strength and hope Andy....And James.....I l❤ve you and every pod-cast you do....thank you and I love yr words....anuff Respect to you Jamesy boy!!!!!xxx big love xxx Matt xxx❤👍😆😆👍❤xxx
Andy Flute you told it how it was, the highs the lows your an absolute credit man. Loved hearing your story. 🙏🙏 James ur show is amazing. Wud love Gazza on mate 👌👌
Inspirational stuff!. Andy is from the era of Boxing I grew up watching,he boxed the cream of the crop, and he held his own against them despite having the issues he had.
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ you've changed your life mate. In part cuts stopped your dreams of being a British champion (and possibly world), and the blood of Christ took away your addiction and sins. Instead of championship gold Andy awaits golden crowns in heaven.
I seen the power of God in my life, my dad like Andy has battled and overcame addiction by the grace of our Lord. It's not easy,but the walk with Jesus is worth it!.
Big up James too. My dads subscribed to the channel now too lol.
Everyone has a story to tell but there is something for everyone james is keeping it relevant and mixing it up I for one I look for the positivity that these podcasts are producing keep up the good work
Valuable story. Top man andy. Good to see you found peace in your life 👊
All the very best Andy, Great Bloke.
Well done Andy !!! Loved earning your story, I’m in recovery myself, and like you , feel totally blessed to be sober day at a time
Well james your just the best this interview gave me butterflies in my stomache what a nice guy great interview and what I love a out you is your compassion and heart to all your guests as you been through bad times and come out the other end to help others sending all my love to you as usual take care keep that smile going xx❤❤💎💎💎💎💎😘
Great interview James. Andy is a top guy and a typical Black Country man. Dead straight, honest & doesn’t mix his words.
Never heard of half of these people, but some unbelievable story's, great work James letting them speak, keep them coming
Thanks David
Looking forward to this one with Andy Flute .. Sterling work James .. Your pod casts just get better and better 👍
Thank you
Great podcast James. You can hear the pain in his voice still. My heart goes out to him 👍
Thanks but I’m good now 😇
what a emotional and heart warming interview , defo getting this mans book..........i felt every word he spoke . this will help so many
Thanks 😊
Andy Flute what a guy, Im 13 month sober/dope and coke free. RESPECT to ya
Well done Andy. From strength to strength mate and that's awesome to see.
Great to hear a true story about a hard life off ups and downs respect 👌👌
Brilliant story proper honest inspirational fair play too you Andy all the best for your future. James thanks for another great podcast there getting better with each one 👍
Great interview class as usual keep it up mate. Thank you
Cheers Pete
Another great one for sure. Well done. Im here having a drink watching this....knowing its not helping anything at all....new chapter hopefully coming
Powerful interview.
Met Andy and Angela yesterday.good people,great couple and I reckon she has been a tower of strength to him in his recovery and life in general.may they have many years of happiness together ❤
Inspirational podcast. I'm struggling with alcohol addiction. Thanks for the prayers Andy Flute.
Don’t give up Jesus is the answer 😇
Excellent broadcast again James , I’m an ex amateur boxer from the midlands and have boxed on shows with Andy, a very very tough man , sending love to you both x
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Wonderful episode, a great message about how we can recover from chronic alcoholism. Wish you all the best on your journey Andy.
Good interview . I know Andy personally and his family . He's doing really well now and always keeps himself fit . Good man he is
Thanks James for another interesting podcast... well done Andy and thanks for sharing your story 💜
Hi James, I struggle with addiction and stuff and it’s so good to be able to listen to other people who have overcome them. These podcasts to me are really beneficial and inspiring because they give me some sort of hope.
After watching this I’m going to give AA a try I’ve been putting it off for so long and as a boxer currently and listening to Andys story it has motivated me to go to that first meeting.
So I thank you.
Sam
Yes brother proud of you
Well done please go
What a great interview, a true full man who’s told is story how it was , much Respect For you Andy , a great fighting man, you have had many ups an down, an strongly got through them , hats off to you Sir , an my full respect
Yet another great interview James. I've been sober for 6 years now so could identify with everything both of you were saying. Like you always say, your past is your past and thats what makes you stronger and who you are today.
Yes brother well done
Hi James
I really enjoyed this one ,
All the best 👍
another fantastic podcast really can relate to some of the things andy was discussing thank you for arranging this james keep up the fantastic work
Never done a bad show and can say watching it grow is good some of these people well known not so well known couple been local to me as well people really are fascinating at times keep it up James
Excellent podcast so many people struggle with addictions, you just need to walk/drive down any high street....Great to see he made it through!
Your absolutely flying now great guests James, looking forward to it.... 👌🙌
Best in the business Mr English 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks mate
DEFO bro!!!!!!!!!x x x
He listens
Well done James another great interview..glad Andy,s in a good place
This guy I used to go about with 20 years ago ..hes a top bloke and god bless him 🙂
Who am you?
How can anyone put a thumbs down for this interview, I’m struggling but this has helped me see it can be done !! God bless
Contact me I send you a book
Debut 10 days after I was born . Good fighting man born from his mother
Top man this bloke telling his story no bullshitting, a feel for this guy well done bigman 👍👍👍👍 James once again top interview, killing the podcast scene 💚💚🏴🏴
Cheers brother
God Damn i felt that prayer all the way over here in Dublin 💙
Great job again james👍 no.1. And what a guest its made me realise that I'm battling my own little addiction with beak. I'm definitely getting the book. But Andy has inspired me
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Love this story andys on my book list this week. James you gave Scott hadgey a mention there hee was the greatest a seen him a few times live. But the best live fight Ave ever been to was Craig docherty v abduul at Bella sports centre in Govan hee had the cut eye through the whole fight tery mcdermot made it possible for him to win for treating his eye from the first round what a night that was. Seen hadgeywin his his first World. Plus the mandenia fights Santiago hee was the best but drink. Again mate why no get him on your show or. Has hee been on it will look that up just now. If he hasn't get him on. A mind hee got bared from my home town lol
Andy as a fellow black country man and person with addiction God bless you mate this shows addiction can happen to anyone you should be proud mate
6 years sober next February well don’t to everyone on the journey one day at a time keep the faith🙏
Amazing ❤️💪🏻
Great to hear your testimony Andy my mother was alcoholic when I was young she came to
Christ after me . You have a different fight now you will be used to help many. The addiction is more than that it is a spiritual matter a strong man. Thank God Christ helps us all. YOU'RE GONNA BE A DIFFERENT CHAMPION NOW
Top lad Andy..vinny Jones double we had some fun playing people up genuine good soul 🥊
Tell you what Vinnie Jones would be a brilliant guest would love to see it. Love these podcasts. Best channel out there.👍👍👍👍👍👍
Cool, my name's Paul. That's awesome I'm hearing Andy's story today.
God bless you Andy , alcoholism is a demon and your story is so powerful ...best of luck to you for the future .
We can recover ODAAT great stuff well done Andy and great podcast james 👍👌
Quality post again James. Could you try and get joe Calzaghe on one of your podcasts in the future think it would be a good one 👊🏻
James you have done it again, thanks for another good podcast and respect to Andy Flute !
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Get they chips on nobby
Red striper , who is u
Great interview really enjoyed it 🥇🥊🦊
Another great podcast James, well done Andy 👍🏻
Another cracking pod cast, total respect andy you were a top fighter
Thanks 😊
Used to love cosley baths growing up,, seen flute about a few times when I was a kid he was well known by us for his boxing glad he sorted his life out seems a great man 🥊 good old cosley had some great times up there great area! Proud to be a black country Mon💪🏼
Another brilliant podcast,
Keep them coming James English excellent work 👏
Cheers brother
Gew on andy!! Great watch 👍🏻
Carlton leach and all the other knobs could no lace andys boots up he was a real man
Brilliant again James, well done
Best wishes Andy ,God Bless.
Another brilliant podcast James 👏❤️❤️
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Another great podcast James ... Your smashing it mate 👍
Some fantastic guests on your podcasts james, real inspirational stuff, from millionaires that built it all from scratch, which is some achievement to double cat A prisoners that turned their life around, but speaking as a drug addict/alcoholic 5 years clean and sober I have to honestly say that for any addict to turn their life around and get clean a day at a time is on a par with the best achievements with captains of industry, there really are no words to adequately describe the feeling of being free from addiction, it really is like being born again, keep up the brilliant podcasts, I look forward to them everyday👌👌
Sobriety has given you the strength & power drugs and alcohol never did👍
@@matty6848 I was at deaths door from depression so many times and you are spot on, today I feel alive whereas for years I barely existed🙏
Good bloke ,very interesting .
Great podcast 👍
Definitely best podcast there is !
well done andy , an amazing story , you stay well and good luck in your life .
Only seen the intro but liked it already! Looks a good en
Outstanding, 💛💯
Try and get Peter Fury on here James. He will have some good stories
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Defo 100 percent
absolute top bloke, fair play to you andy. all the best for your future. book purchased.
Thanks
Great job James and Andy you are inspirational and a true man.
Thanks 😊
Alcoholicism aint a joke i know, it just took over him, great Story
Brilliant podcast James best in the business keep up the good work
Thanks brother
Another great podcast. 🙌
great one again james
What a podcast get this guy back on for sure inspirational 🙌🙏
Be good that
Andy's story resonates with me because I boxed in the pros I was good enough to spar with lads who were world-class like the late African warrior Charm Chiteule and many others. I also had a predilection for the drink which is not healthy if you are a pro sportsman in any sport let alone the toughest sport. I could not sell tickets had other problems going on so packed it in.
Funny enough the fact I had boxed opened up other doors for me, I trained to become a Clinical Hypnotherapist then moved back into Pro Sport strangely I learned how to create the experiences we want to have and I ended up working with Graham Taylor at Watford, a year after Glen Catley one of Andy's hold opponents was working at Crystal Palace we were both doing the same thing Sports Psychology. With me I moved into working in pro golf and athletics then I switched jobs entirely and started teaching chess in schools which I consider to be my dream job and I did that for 19 years until this COVID bollocks brought it to an end.
I still drink but I am not dipsomaniac I can go weeks and months without drinking so I would not claim to be an addict.
I do have a strong interest in Consciousness, Near Death Experiences, Neurology, Quantum Physics and one for Andy, Gnosticism.
One night about 16 years ago I had fallen asleep reading a book, I am a self-confessed bibliophile and in the middle of the night I heard my name being called, it sounded like someone calling to me underwater, I was dreaming or so I thought, opening my eyes expecting to see my Son standing there I saw this being, everything happened so fast, I jumped out of bed, the being was jumping back and dematerialising before my eyes it turned into an orb and shot through the ceiling.
At the time I was engaged in tempestuous polemics about God and I was reading a book called Time Storms which may have had a bearing on the experience. I was experiencing what Carl Jung the Swiss Psychiatrist/Pasychoanylts and fellow Gnostic termed Cataclytic Externalization Events which some people would relate to poltergeist activity around the house and when this happened when visitors were present it scared the hell out of them.
I have become friends with British Consciousness research Anthony Peake and he suggests the Being I saw that night was my Daemon meaning my higher self.
It was intriguing I am not keen on a return. I chalk it up to another interesting life event and am totally convinced that we have all been created, indeed I knew that at the age of 6 and I am now 60.
Good luck to Andy with his new mission I will get the book and well done to JE for providing us with another great podcast its all pabulum for the soul.
Good man Andy glad you beat you're demons👍
He's been to hell and back. Now he's looking well. There's proof that everyone can change.Great content James.
He’s a good guy. Thanks Kevin
Not one podcast is boring! There all bloody brilliant 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks kelly x
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Just made me realise I'm a drunk who thinks I'm ok coz I can stop myself. Truthful I can't.
Then speak out and get help, before it destroys your life. Tell someone!