Best Calum McCrae Podcasts (2025)

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4/4 The Impact of Innocence Work: The family member of an innocent client 30:19

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This is the fourth and final podcast in the series of four special episodes which highlight the impact of innocence work. This episode features the family member of one of our clients. She speaks bravely and honestly about the challenges faced by her partner who is maintaining his innocence. This episode is recorded anonymously, but the story you w…

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3/4 The Impact of Innocence Work: The former IPL student, Calum McCrae 32:34

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This is the third of four special episodes which highlight the impact of innocence work. This episode features Calum McCrae, an Innocence Project London alumni, now podcast producer at The Times. Calum talks about how innocence work sparked his interest in telling peoples stories through podcasts. Produced by Janno Media https://jannomedia.com/…

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2/4 The Impact of Innocence Work: The international freedom fighter, Justin Brooks 33:40

1y ago33:40

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This is the second of four special episodes which highlight the impact of innocence work. This episode features Justin Brooks, a criminal defense lawyer, law professor, and the Founding Director of the California Innocence Project, where he has spent decades freeing innocent people from prison. Justin talks about the impact innocence work has had o…

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1/4 The impact of innocence work: The pro bono Director Rob Powell 20:30

1y ago20:30

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This is the first of four special episodes which highlight the impact of innocence work. This episode features the director of pro bono at Weil and Gotshal, Rob Powell who talks about Weil's support for the Innocence Project London, and the impact it has had on the firm. Produced by Janno Media https://jannomedia.com/…

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Ohio Exoneree Dean Gillispie and his partner Pam Sidley 15:52

2y ago15:52

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In this special episode for Wrongful Conviction Day Dean and Pam talk about the impact of Dean's wrongful conviction and how in the process of fighting for his compensation he had to re-live the traumatic trial.By Louise Hewitt

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Lidia Stoica: Working on the Innocence Project London 23:59

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By Louise Hewitt

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Bethany Howell: Why innocence work is so important to me 26:16

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By Louise Hewitt

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Criminology caseworkers: Zara Ruzic and Daniella Georgiou 23:04

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By Louise Hewitt

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IPL student casework: Iida-Lotta Suonenlahti 26:13

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By Louise Hewitt

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IPL student casework: Scarlett Newman 26:53

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By Louise Hewitt

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The impact of wrongful convictions 23:00

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This episode hears from the family member of an IPL client, telling of the impact a wrongful conviction has on the family left behind.By Louise Hewitt

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Innocent Talk: Cardiff, Manchester and London Innocence Projects discuss their work 33:18

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By Louise Hewitt

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A new podcast coming soon: The Justice Gap Podcast 0:46

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Coming soon: The Justice Gap Podcast, a weekly podcast where we speak to those at the sharp end of the fighting injustice. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. thejusticegap.com

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Becca Barclay: Why I am volunteering on the IPL 31:02

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Becca is a third year BA Criminology student at the University of Greenwich. Listen to her story from theatre to innocence work and everything inbetween.By Louise Hewitt

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Talking about joint enterprise with JENGbA 28:07

5y ago28:07

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Join IPL Director Louise Hewitt talking to Gloria Morrison from JENGbA (Joint Enterprise Not Guilty by Association) to find out more about joint enterprise why its use it unfair. Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the IPL.By Louise Hewitt

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Inspirational new student caseworkers 1:05:42

5y ago1:05:42

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Be inspired by some of the new student caseworkers who talk about why they want to work on the IPL.By Louise Hewitt

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"I'm innocent, I'm innocent, I'm innocent" - The story of Winston Trew and the Oval four (Part II, Feat. Stephen Simmons & Jenny Wiltshire) 28:23

5y ago28:23

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It took 47 years to overturn the convictions of Winston Trew and the Oval 4. When the illegal activities of corrupt cop, DS Derek Ridgewell, were presented to the Court of Appeal, Winston's conviction was ruled unsafe. This case shines a light on not only the wrongful actions of one police officer, but also on a wider systemic failure to right thos…

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What does innocence look like? 55:29

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Music - Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3522-cold-funk License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/By Louise Hewitt

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"I felt my face getting tight and I could hardly breathe" - The story of Winston Trew and the Oval four (Part I) 16:38

5y ago16:38

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On the 16th of March, 1972, Winston Trew, Sterling Christie, George Griffiths and Omar Boucher were heading home from a 'Fasimbas' meeting. When they arrived into Oval tube station, they were apprehended by a group of white men claiming to be police. Except no IDs were shown. A fight ensued, before the four men were framed for crimes that didn't ha…

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"The concept of redemption is extremely important" - What's happening with Parole? (Feat. CEO Martin Jones) 19:38

5+ y ago19:38

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Generally, the inner workings of the parole board go under the radar in discussions around current affairs. When we do hear about it, it’s usually because a decision has been made to release a criminal who’s committed the most abhorrent crimes. How have things changed since the controversial 2018 decision to release John Warboys (AKA "the black cab…

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Working on the IPL: What the students say 39:29

5+ y ago39:29

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By Louise Hewitt

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"Like Amazon warehouses, treating people like cardboard boxes" - Prisons during a pandemic, an international view 26:47

5+ y ago26:47

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Different jurisdictions worldwide are grappling to prevent massive outbreaks of Covid-19 in prisons. The UK has, thus far, maintained low death rate inside, but at what cost? Frances Crook, CEO of the Howard League for Penal Reform, says it's because prisoners are being locked up for at least 23 hours a day. How sustainable is this approach? In thi…

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"Prison began when I walked out those gates" - Lady Unchained, her story and poetry 25:17

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In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring poet Brenda Birungi, better known as the Lady Unchained, tell her story through her poetry and a conversation over the phone with me. She is the founder of Unchained Poetry, an artist platform for people with lived experience of the justice system. Unchained seeks to provide an alternative path to ex-offen…

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"Scrubbing floors and a lot of crying" - A prisoner's guide to self-isolation 12:40

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Solitary confinement: "I wouldn't wish it upon anyone". We are all coming to terms with the peculiar new reality that is the lockdown. But how does our current situation compare with spending 24 hours a day locked up in a tiny, stuffy cell without any means for communication? I spoke to two men who know all too well. Patrick Maguire, of the Maguire…

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Pilot - What is Innocence Project London 42:02

5+ y ago42:02

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This is the pilot episode of a podcast about the work of the Innocence Project London, part of the global innocence movement. It aims to provide an honest account of how difficult this work is and why it matters, both to reform of the Criminal Justice System as well as in providing experiential learning to law and criminology students at the UoG.…

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"The perfect petri dish" - Prisons and Coronavirus (Feat. John Podmore, Sally Halsall, Charlotte Henry and more) 18:15

5+ y ago18:15

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The unparalleled coronavirus pandemic is causing health, economic and social chaos worldwide. But what does it mean for prisons and prisoners? The prison population is ageing with generally poorer physical and mental health. If it were to rip through the prison system, it could wreak havoc. I spoke with Former HMP Brixton Governor and prisons exper…

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Interview: Justin Brooks, director of the California Innocence Project 20:55

6y ago20:55

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Justin Brooks is the director and co-founder of the California Innocence Project, a non-profit organisation based in San Diego, which provides pro bono legal services to individuals maintaining their innocence. In its 20 year history, they have successfully freed 30 innocent individuals, including Brian Banks, whose story has been made into a Holly…

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Pilot: Clearly not Disclosable (Liam Allan, Michael O'Brien, Julia Smart and others) 40:28

7y ago40:28

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Pilot episode where we look into the most pressing issue of our time - Disclosure. To help me understand this crisis better, I spoke with Michael O'Brien, who wrongfully served over 11 years in prison for murder and Liam Allan himself. I was also joined by his lawyer and 2018's Barrister of the Year, Julia Smart. Maya Chopra gave me an insight into…

Calum McCrae Podcasts

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4/4 The Impact of Innocence Work: The family member of an innocent client 30:19

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3/4 The Impact of Innocence Work: The former IPL student, Calum McCrae 32:34

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2/4 The Impact of Innocence Work: The international freedom fighter, Justin Brooks 33:40

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1/4 The impact of innocence work: The pro bono Director Rob Powell 20:30

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Ohio Exoneree Dean Gillispie and his partner Pam Sidley 15:52

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Lidia Stoica: Working on the Innocence Project London 23:59

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Bethany Howell: Why innocence work is so important to me 26:16

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Criminology caseworkers: Zara Ruzic and Daniella Georgiou 23:04

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IPL student casework: Iida-Lotta Suonenlahti 26:13

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IPL student casework: Scarlett Newman 26:53

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The impact of wrongful convictions 23:00

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Innocent Talk: Cardiff, Manchester and London Innocence Projects discuss their work 33:18

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A new podcast coming soon: The Justice Gap Podcast 0:46

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Becca Barclay: Why I am volunteering on the IPL 31:02

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Talking about joint enterprise with JENGbA 28:07

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Inspirational new student caseworkers 1:05:42

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"I'm innocent, I'm innocent, I'm innocent" - The story of Winston Trew and the Oval four (Part II, Feat. Stephen Simmons & Jenny Wiltshire) 28:23

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What does innocence look like? 55:29

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"I felt my face getting tight and I could hardly breathe" - The story of Winston Trew and the Oval four (Part I) 16:38

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"The concept of redemption is extremely important" - What's happening with Parole? (Feat. CEO Martin Jones) 19:38

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Working on the IPL: What the students say 39:29

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"Like Amazon warehouses, treating people like cardboard boxes" - Prisons during a pandemic, an international view 26:47

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"Prison began when I walked out those gates" - Lady Unchained, her story and poetry 25:17

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"Scrubbing floors and a lot of crying" - A prisoner's guide to self-isolation 12:40

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Pilot - What is Innocence Project London 42:02

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"The perfect petri dish" - Prisons and Coronavirus (Feat. John Podmore, Sally Halsall, Charlotte Henry and more) 18:15

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Interview: Justin Brooks, director of the California Innocence Project 20:55

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Pilot: Clearly not Disclosable (Liam Allan, Michael O'Brien, Julia Smart and others) 40:28