Ashley Walters: The Unheard TRUTH About Top Boy! "Me & Kano Didn't Have The Greatest Time"
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Published 2023-09-14
From Asher D to Top Boy, prison to fame, Ashley Walters refuses to be told what he can or can’t do.
In this new episode Steven sits down with rapper and actor, Ashley Walters.
00:00 Intro
01:37 😢 Ashley Walters discusses his troubled childhood, trauma, and anger issues, leading to a negative attitude and reckless behavior.
04:46 🧠 Walters delves into his therapy experiences and the impact of his absent father on his self-esteem and relationships.
11:06 💔 Walters reflects on his deep desire for his absent father's approval and how it shaped his self-worth and fear of rejection.
15:32 🎥 Ashley Walters shares a poignant story about his father's last days, his own obsession with dying young, and the emotional impact of his father's death.
23:41 😔 Walters hints at unresolved grief and the struggle to cope with his father's loss, even after 18 years.
24:28 🌌 Ashley Walters believes in the universal law and manifestation, feeling that what he gives, he eventually receives. He attributes his success to this belief.
27:14 🚀 Ashley admits to abusing his celebrity status, making reckless decisions, and hurting his first partner, resulting in two children. He acknowledges his past ego-centric behavior.
32:28 🧡 Ashley reflects on the last two weeks with his father before he passed away, gaining a better understanding of himself and his father's impact on him.
37:45 🎭 Ashley attributes his success to his charm, people skills, humility, and maintaining good relationships within the entertainment industry.
47:02 🌟 Ashley describes the rocky and unstable nature of the entertainment industry, where rejection is frequent, but his drive and motivation come from turning those rejections into fuel for success.
48:58 😶 Ashley Walters prefers the opportunity to try rather than being told he can't do something. He values the chance to bring his ideas to the table and learn from failure.
50:09 🎬 Ashley Walters overcame skepticism about directing by making a short film after being told he lacked experience. This experience led him to discover his passion for directing.
51:51 🤝 Ashley advises students to embrace their unique life journeys and not seek to replicate his own path, which includes hardships like prison and loss.
54:47 💔 The pandemic forced Ashley Walters to confront himself, his flaws, and the importance of communication in his relationship with his wife. It was a challenging time but led to self-awareness.
01:00:53 🗣️ Ashley recognizes the limitations of the voice in his head, which can sometimes lead to poor decisions. He emphasizes the importance of seeking outside perspectives and avoiding impulsive choices based on emotion.
01:12:18 😌 Ashley Walters believes in taking action and not just talking about problems, inspired by his mother's practical approach.
01:13:39 😔 Ashley Walters discusses the challenges of bridging the gap with his partner, who may struggle to understand his background and emotional complexities.
01:14:47 🧔 Ashley reflects on his past failures as a father, acknowledging that he wasn't fully present for his older children due to career priorities.
01:16:02 😞 Ashley expresses concern about the generational impact of his distant relationship with his own father and how it may affect his relationship with his children.
01:17:20 Ad break
01:18:25 🎬 Ashley Walters journey with Top Boy
01:31:20 😢 Ashley Walters shares his thoughts about the final season of "Top Boy,"
01:36:27 🌍 "Top Boy" has helped opening doors for a new type of shows.
01:38:41 ❤️ Ashley Walters would use his last phone call to tell his children that he loves them, emphasizing the importance of expressing love.
01:37:45 🙌 The last guest's question
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All Comments (21)
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It’s always commendable seeing men open up and talk about emotions and the expectations of being a man.
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I’d love to see Kano on a future episode. One of the best actors in the UK right now. Sully was one of the most complex characters I’ve seen in a gangster show
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thank u for your brave words ashley ❤
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Ashley and Kano are those guys! They should never ever underestimate themselves. They are both extremely talented. God bless them both with even more success! They deserve it 🙏🏾 Great interview!
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This is very very deep. I am sure a lot of us can relate a lot to Ashley’s trauma and fear of abandonment and not feeling good enough. I am very happy to see that he is healing and continuing on his journey.
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This interview stoped me in my tracks. Ashley, I haven’t heard anyone articulate the abandonment of a father and the misunderstanding from an otherwise, loving mother. The need to know where you come from is so important to self. I’m really glad you got some time to understand your father and spend time. Thank you for talking about your trauma, I can see you have touched many others.
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You guys gave us one of the greatest UK TV series ever made, for that all we can say is Thank You
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The pain and destruction a parent can cause in their children is insane. 🙏
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Wow. So impressed with Ashley. So well mannered, so articulate, so insightful. Wow thank you so much for being so vulnerable and honest with us
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Great interview. I really hope Kane Robinson is interviewed. He is talented and I think his story needs to be shared
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You can never underestimate the quality of deep and meaningful conversation in private, but to be able to share that conversation on your platform, to the masses is priceless, Steven I have to take my hat off, your interviewing skills are immense, you listen, prompt at the right times, you are actually invested in the story, and the journey of your guest - And what a guest, Ashley is the shining light for so many, inspirational in fact - Waiting with baited breath for Mr Robinson's interview (Kano) Thank you for the content.
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This interview must have been very therapeutic for Mr. Walters. I can literally feel his pain talking about the demise of his father. When my father died, a part of me died with him. Steve is one of the best interviewers in world for creating this type of space for his guests.
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The interviewer comes from a place of compassion and it seems sincere and in that he is a kind of therapist/psychologist. He understands and views his guests from a non negative judgemental energy. Refreshing to see such a thing in a podcast host.
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PLEASE get Kano on next, he has an amazing story i want to hear more about ! PLEASE
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It's a rare occurrence to witness an actor open up like this. I truly felt honored to hear his story directly from him. Dushane has always been a character with remarkable depth, and it's evident that the credit for this entirely goes to the man portraying him. What a privilege it is to witness. Steven's closing message was beautifully articulated, and I hope every word of it is taken to heart. Thank you, Ashley!
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From 10:11, that's me too. I grew up without a father and mother. My grandparents brought me up, and they were really abusive. I was 19 when i ran away from my paternal grandparents' home - they teamed-up with my uncle to beat me and burnt my school books so that I don't continue with my education. I was broken, hopeless, and had no one to talk to. Later that year I met God, He has been a Father that I needed! He has wiped my tears, wiped my wounds and filled my 'hollow' being with some love. I'm not complete yet, I still feel 'not good enough', insecure, but I bring all these to my heavenly Father, and each day I feel better. I have a son, he'll be 2 soon. I'm learning everyday, because I don't know how a father should behave. I pray everyday that God will be a 'father' in me toward him.
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I can relate to his story, many boys I grew up with I the 80s had this. Mental torture, some are still there doing the same thing. Well done Ashley for turning that and propelling you forward. Well done king 👑 🖤 🤜🏿
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He deserves a whole lot of credit for his candour . Childhood can most definitely do you in , if you haven’t been gifted with a happy one . I hope he gets to a better place. Such a gem of an actor .
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When Ashley says he does not think he has finished grieving his fathers death, I could not relate more. My dad passed away almost 10 years ago and talking about it sometimes hurts just like it did back then. I don't believe we ever truly stop grieving. It probably just gets a little easier to comprehend. Lots of love for you Ashley xxx
