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Ear Hustle

Ear Hustle & Radiotopia

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Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography. Since Earlonne’s release in 2018, the show has expanded to include stories from prisons across the state, including the Cali ...
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Prison to Promise

Craig A. Waleed

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In this podcast, we will delve into the tactics employed by individuals previously incarcerated to prevent their return to prison. Additionally, we will discuss their current endeavors to cultivate lives filled with purpose and meaning.
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All About Change

Jay Ruderman

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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Cha ...
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Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association

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A podcast for anyone who has spent time in prison or is close to someone who has. Featuring incredible stories from people who've been inside, plus advice and support for those recently released. Follow us at @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X and @lifeafterprisonpod on TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prison Mindfulness

Prison Mindfulness Institute

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Prison Mindfulness Podcast for those bringing mindfulness and transformational contemplative practices to underserved populations. Our nonprofit focuses on teaching mindfulness in prisons, jails, and all those impacted by the criminal justice system.
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Evolving Prisons

Kaigan Carrie

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Behind the walls of prisons lie stories we rarely hear. In this award-nominated podcast, criminologist Kaigan Carrie talks to prison officers, governors, forensic psychiatrists, prison doctors, former prisoners, and criminal justice experts about the realities of life inside the system. Through their voices, the series explores the human, moral, and personal dimensions of working and living in one of society’s most challenging environments.
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Gangster

BBC Radio 5 Live

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New Series: Gangster Presents: Sex, Drugs & Cell Block Parties. A secret and dangerous affair. An out-of-control addiction. It ends with the smashing of the UK's biggest prison smuggling gang, but it all begins with a love story... Journalist Amber Haque untangles what happens when mental health nurse Amy Hatfield meets convicted criminal Joe Whittingham. Her investigation leads into a world of blackmail and manipulation, where you never quite know who to trust or who's watching.
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The Prison Officer Podcast is a place where prison officers and correctional staff share their experiences, discuss leadership, cope with stress, and learn survival strategies for one of the toughest careers out there. Hosted by Michael Cantrell, this podcast delves into the lives, dreams, and challenges faced by those who work inside the walls of our nation’s prisons. It features interviews, insights, and discussions related to the unique and demanding world of corrections. Whether it’s ove ...
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Suave

Futuro Media

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Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting The U.S is the only country in the world that allows minors to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Approximately 2,500 juveniles have been effectively sentenced to die in prison — considered “irredeemable” by the state for crimes committed when they were just teenagers. One of them was David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, who entered prison at 17 expecting to leave in a coffin. Suave tells the story of what happens wh ...
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You think you know the NXIVM story. The secretive self-help empire. The sex cult headlines. The downfall of its leader, Keith Raniere. But the most famous woman at the centre of the story has remained largely silent. Allison after NXIVM tells the story of Allison Mack: former Smallville actress, high-ranking NXIVM member, and convicted felon. With exclusive access following her release from prison, this series traces her astonishing path from Smallville fame to NXIVM’s inner circle — and her ...
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Terry Stone Connection

Terry Stone Connection

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The Terry Stone Connection Podcast delivers a unique insight into the nefarious underworld hosted by true crime actor-producer, Terry Stone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bear Brook, hosted by Jason Moon, is the critically-acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio. Season 1 - Two barrels. Four Bodies. And a cold case that’s changing how murders will be investigated forever. Season 2: A True Crime Story - Jason Carroll is serving life in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. The only evidence against him? His own taped confession. More than 30 years later, is it possible to get to the truth – and who gets to tell it? Stephen King cal ...
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Deepti has a large probably unhealthy obsession with pop culture, especially reality TV. Join her and her friends with equally problematic obsessions analyze the bejeezus out of their favorite shows - Real Housewives, Southern Charm, Summer/Winter House, Family Karma, Vanderpump Rules, Indian Matchmaking, Love Is Blind and more!
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The Prisoner Podcast

Yvonne & John

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Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast !!! - Yvonne & John review each of the 692 episodes of the TV show "Prisoner" aka "Prisoner Cell Block H". We review each episode weekly and provide our 'unique' commentary on the episode synopsis and other social exposition of the time! Stay tuned for our Instagram account where you can interact with us! Get ready for the ride of your life!
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For Good

Joseph "JoJo" Simmons

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What if healing yourself was the first step to changing the world? This is a space for grounded, soul-level conversations about mental health, emotional intelligence, personal growth, and what it means to live with intention. Here, healing isn't a trend, it's a lifelong commitment. Through vulnerable storytelling and honest reflection, For Good helps us reconnect with purpose, reimagine legacy, and choose growth — for ourselves, our families, and our communities. At the heart of it all is Jo ...
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Prisons Inside/Out

Correctional Service Canada

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Listen to Prisons Inside/Out, a podcast from Correctional Service Canada. Follow along as we take you beyond the walls of our institutions, highlighting the important work we do to protect Canadians and change lives every day.
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Just have a little faith. We got a runner! Welcome to Prisneyland, Fish. And welcome to the Prison Break re-watch podcast you always knew you needed. Sarah Wayne Callies (Dr. Sara Tancredi) & Paul Adelstein (Agent Paul Kellerman) re-watch and re-live the show episode by episode. The on-screen adversaries and real-life friends share never-before-heard stories about filming the series and welcome guests including the actors, directors and writers from Prison Break’s 5 seasons. They answer fan ...
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Wrongful Conviction

Lava for Good Podcasts

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Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, and Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and podcast host Lauren Bright Pacheco, Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others cont ...
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Prison Positive: Getting Out by Going In is a podcast hosted by the founder and lead volunteer of Getting Out by Going In (GOGI). Each episode features conversations with justice-impacted individuals, including incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, in recovery, and those now living in service to others. Together, they share how the GOGI Life Tools helped them transform their lives, offering powerful stories of resilience, change, and purpose.
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The Brothers Ortiz

Campside Media & iHeart Podcasts

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The Brothers Ortiz is the story of two brothers–both successful, but in very different ways. Gabe Ortiz becomes a third-highest ranking officer in all of Texas while his younger brother Larry climbs the ranks in Puro Tango Blast, a notorious Texas Prison gang. Gabe doesn’t know all the details of his brother’s nefarious dealings, and he’s made a point not to ask, to protect their relationship. But when Larry is murdered during a home invasion in a rented beach house, Gabe has no choice but t ...
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Wrongful Conviction Podcasts

Wrongful Conviction Podcasts

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Based on the files of the lawyers who freed them, Wrongful Conviction features interviews with men and women who have spent decades in prison for crimes they did not commit – some of them had even been sentenced to death. These are their stories.
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No Prisoners, No Mercy

Julie Whitefeather & Frances Kosac

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There comes a time, friends, when your favorite MMO ceases to sparkle, when even new videogames lose their luster, and the computer room becomes a prison; and all that is left are two gamers (who happen to be nuns) with a very large axe to grind. Come join Julie Whitefeather and Frances Kosac as they discuss the events in the videogame industry.
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Money Mondays

Prison Radio Association

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If you've been through the Criminal Justice System and need help to fix up your finances then 'Money Mondays' is here to support YOUJoin Zak (Life After Prison Podcast) and Emma (Quids In) as they explain financial products/services in a simple way while answering listener questions from inside and beyond the prison walls If you would like to suggest a question or a topic for a future episode, you can e-mail us - [email protected] or hit us up on the socials - @afterprisonpod*The inf ...
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Roll Call with Chappy is an inaugural podcast hosted by entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Peter Meyerhoff, curated to inspire and promote self-authenticity. Designed to provide support through exploring interesting conversations around addiction, mental health and life lessons, while providing actionable steps and tools to encourage change. Join Peter as he utilizes his own personal experiences and the mental strength he acquired in solitary confinement to inspire individuals to get sob ...
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The Secret Life of Prisons

Prison Radio Association

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. The podcast tells the hidden stories from behind bars. Paula Harriott is Chief Executive of Unlock. She spent time in prison and now works to help those who have been to prison to contribute to the debate around crime and justice. Phil Maguire is the Chief Executive of the Prison Radio Association. He's worked in prisons for two decades and received an OBE f ...
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Ms. Justice is an advocate for prison and criminal justice reform. In each episode she will tackle prison and life topics as only Ms. Justice can. Inside each episode you will also find Ms. Justice talking to actual inmates as they tell their life story. Ms. Justice is here to give a voice to the voiceless...By any means necessary.
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Matthew Reynolds is an incarcerated inmate in Arizona who has spent his time behind bars developing a relationship with his Creator. A highly intelligent and thoughtful generalist, Matthew breaks down the difficult issues of the day and guides others as he is guided from behind prison walls to influence this world in a positive direction. For him, it is all about love and light as he embraces Shalom in an environment that isn't so peaceful. Writeaprisoner: Matthew Reynolds, Arizona.Address: ...
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A pebble in the shoe of the Prison Industrial Complex. Notes From The Pen is a modern portrait of American incarceration told, in real time, through a series of fifteen-minute phone calls between two special degenerates on opposite sides of a prison wall. Our website: Notesfromthepen.com Check out our reviews: https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/Reviews/1518819034
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Radio Diaries

Radio Diaries & Radiotopia

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First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
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Normalized Crime

Alberto Vallejo

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A weekly Podcast that revisits events and stories of Alberto Vallejo an ex member of the Latin Kings in Milwaukee. Hear his stories of being a member of the Latin Kings as well as his time spent in prison.
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Kyle Hulbert shares his WMDs (Whimsically Maniacal Diatribes) from behind the bars of Buckingham Correctional Center, a medium-security Virginia state prison, where he's serving a life sentence.
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Tales From the Jails breaks down prison life from inside of a prison facility. Tales from the Jails brings you exclusive interviews from those who have served time behind prison walls. The horrific details of what happens and or what could happen to those inside of the prison system. Stay Free..
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Finding Freedom

John Odermatt

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We are born free and we will die free..... the time in between, can be complicated. Freedom is constantly under attack, either by governments and institutions, or our own egos. Sometimes when we build our own prison walls around us, escaping can be incredibly difficult. On Finding Freedom we deliver interviews with real people, sharing real stories of overcoming the odds, persevering injustice and unlocking their potential. This show has been created to inspire you. Life is hard. And Finding ...
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Fusion Patrol

Lone Locust Productions

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Fusion Patrol is a long-running, comprehensive classic sci-fi rewatch podcast. We cover vintage Science Fiction TV and media with episode-by-episode reviews.
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Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 episodes! Yo! It's Ep 157 and 535 episodes to go!! Please leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and if your listening on Spotify, please leave a comment on your thoughts of this episode! This episode…
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It's FanFiction Friday and this week we have an original from one of our newer Patreon members, Ismail Razanica! Way to make an entrance, Isnmail! This is fast-paced and has it all - action, romance...and a little bit of sexiness...Ismail is from Bosnia and Herzegovina and is deeply passionate about anti-war efforts and understanding the effects wa…
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In this episode of Prison to Promise, host Dr. Craig Waleed sits down with Monica Wright, a Peer Support Specialist in Buncombe County, NC, whose work is rooted in lived experience, recovery, and radical compassion. Monica shares what peer support really means beyond the title—walking with people through trauma, substance use recovery, reentry, and…
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Complete our 2025 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/smJxoWJhr66qKG4Q7 We’d love to hear from you! Every year, we ask the Life After Prison audience to complete a short survey. Your answers help us understand what’s working, what we can improve, and they also help us show our funders the real impact of the show. It only takes a few minutes and your…
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Send us a text I am so grateful for you Sophia, and it breaks my heart that you're so ill right now.. hopefully we can laugh about this in the future! :/ Today is the five month anniversary since meeting, and I hope you like this poem enough to listen to it from time to time! :) I love you so much, and know that none of these blessings from this wo…
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Dr Joel Zivot, an anaesthesiologist and intensive care medicine doctor, tells us about one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding lethal injection: that it is a painless form of execution. He shares a pattern he discovered while reviewing hundreds of autopsies of people executed by lethal injection - a pattern that challenges what we thought we …
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TLC dropped a 3 part docu-series on Mary Cosby from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. HOLY CRAP! Deepti and Sean are both FLOOOOORED. Deepti had been following the general "is Mary a cult leader" gossip out there on the internet. But even so, she did not know HOW BAD things were. (If you listen to this Pop Culture Prisoner episode, you basically d…
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We walk through the hard truths of hospital escorts: layers of security vanish, complacency creeps in, and small mistakes become big risks. From intel control to room setup, we share a field-tested checklist to keep officers, medical staff, and the public safe. • controlling timelines and blocking leaks • gathering inmate intel and risk factors • c…
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Coach Taylor sits down with Marc Vahanian, Founder and Executive Director of Pathway to Kinship, for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, partnership, and the shared commitment that drives meaningful prison-based work. Coach Taylor and Marc reflect on how they first met, what drew each of them into working inside correctional institutions, and …
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Andy West teaches philosophy in prisons. His father and brother spent time behind bars and he wrote a memoir, The Life Inside, about his career in prisons which we featured in an episode back in May 2025. That book has now been adapted for a BBC1 series, Waiting For The Out, which starts in the new year. Ric Renton spent time in three prisons in th…
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In this explosive episode, Johnny sits down with Aaron Peila — a former multi-state Oxy distributor who survived five brutal years inside USP Victorville, one of the deadliest federal prisons in America. From running a massive opioid pipeline across Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest to navigating the violent racial politics of …
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In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into one of the most controversial figures Britain has ever produced… Charles Bronson. From his early days on the streets, to a life defined by violence, defiance, and decades behind bars, this is the full story of how Bronson became known as Britain’s most famous prisoner. The fights. The punishments. The endl…
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Berto responds to a listener question about his lack of prison violence stories. Berto reacts to this explains why he does not have a lot of prison violence and share the stories of violence he does have Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured…
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