NWJ670- The Rise, the Fall, & the Well-Deserved Death of Ian Watkins

In the latest episode of No Way, Jose!, NWJ670: "The Rise, the Fall, & the Well-Deserved Death of Ian Watkins," host Jose Galison dives headfirst into one of the most gut-wrenching tales of fame's dark underbelly. From the blistering riffs and chart-topping anthems that propelled Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins to rock stardom in the early 2000s—sharing stages with icons and amassing a rabid fanbase—to the horrifying revelations of his depraved crimes against the most vulnerable, this solo episode unpacks the shocking betrayal that shattered lives and exposed the rot behind the glamour. Jose traces Watkins' meteoric ascent through the Welsh alt-rock scene, his ego-fueled excesses, and the grotesque details of his 2013 conviction for heinous acts that still send chills, all leading to his brutal, cathartic end in a maximum-security prison cell. It's a raw, unflinching look at how unchecked power can corrupt absolutely, delivered with Jose's signature blend of sharp insight and zero-holds-barred storytelling.

Marking Jose's bold pivot to bite-sized, solo deep dives on self-contained sagas of human darkness, this episode kicks off a fresh format for No Way, Jose!—shorter, punchier explorations that hit hard without dragging on. If the twisted arc of Ian Watkins left you reeling (in the best, most therapeutic way), Jose wants your take: What worked in this quicker, more cursory style? Too rushed, or just right for these compact horrors? And what other pocket-sized nightmares should he tackle next? Picture chilling "Programmed to Kill"-esque tales like the eerie mystery of "The Woman in the Box"—that infamous 1930s suitcase discovery in a Los Angeles flophouse—or the sadistic partnership of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng, the '80s survivalist duo whose bunker of horrors rivals the wildest true-crime fever dreams. Drop your thoughts, votes, or wild suggestions in the comments, emails, or socials—Jose's all ears for what twisted stories you crave in this new vein. Tune in, reflect, and let's keep the conversation going.

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