Best Unincarcerated Productions Podcasts (2025)

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"Deedee" 50:55

4d ago50:55

50:55

You know him as Concrete Mama’s resident historian, but this week, we journey down the winding road of Steven “Red” Edwards’ life, painting a vivid picture of a man who’s both a compassionate leader on the inside and a beloved family man on the outside. We’ll hear him sit down with Vik to discuss their parallel journeys with addiction, and an eye-o…

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"My First Time Down" 47:21

11d ago47:21

47:21

Whether you’re doing time, visiting a loved one, volunteering your time, or clocking in as a staff member, everyone has a first day in prison. Today, the crew tackles the process of intake and arrival, sharing visceral memories of the smells, sights, and sounds of being processed. Corrections specialists Chris McGill and Josh Lancaster offer advice…

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"We Don't Change... We Heal" 1:00:10

18d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Follow the team on an unprecedented journey behind the scenes of prison programming and community engagement, as the Black Prisoners’ Caucus puts on a Juneteenth event open to members of the Walla Walla community. We’ll hear from residents of the town on their relationship to the prison, and get exclusive insight from some of the highest-ranking me…

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"The Mid-Season Q&A" 45:25

25d ago45:25

45:25

As we hit the halfway mark of our inaugural season, Vik and Rachel sit down with Anthony, Demar, and Red to discuss the making of the first four episodes, and the show’s impact both inside and outside the prison. Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Locomotive - Jake Soffer Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more inf…

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"Climb That Rope" 52:15

1M ago52:15

52:15

Anthony’s future hangs in the balance as the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board hears testimonies from friends and community members speaking on his behalf. Simultaneously, Anthony paints a picture of a life lived on the precipice – of cultures, of freedom, and of self-determination. Red’s History Report: WSP Ghost Stories Featured Music (…

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"The Life & Times of Demar Nelson" 49:53

1M ago49:53

49:53

Follow Demar and Nessa on an epic journey from childhood to adulthood and freedom to shackles, as they recount a lifetime of challenges, victories, and resilience. It’s a tragedy, a comedy, a romance, a crime caper – a hero’s journey straight from the mouth of the main character. Will Demar be free to write his own ending? Red’s History Report: The…

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"Baby, You're Home" 52:20

2M ago52:20

52:20

Anthony returns to his childhood home for the first time in 20 years, as the extended Covert family gathers to celebrate Christmas and reminisce. Anthony takes Demar on a journey through the highs and lows of his homecoming, and a serendipitous moment of reconnection proves that the bonds formed behind bars are truly unbreakable. Red’s History Repo…

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"Show Them Who You Are" 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

On our first venture inside the walls of the Washington State Penitentiary, the team explores the relationships formed while in prison, and how they’re irreparably altered when folks are released. Vik sits down with Demar, Red, and Cambo to discuss the void Anthony’s freedom has left behind, and Demar shares candid moments from the morning after An…

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Prologue - "Down This Yellow Brick Road" 13:03

2M ago13:03

13:03

Concrete Mama is not just a podcast - it’s a raw and powerful journey recorded in the heart of the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Featuring Demar, Anthony, Red, Cambo, Vik, and Rachel, this groundbreaking show rewrites the narrative of life behind bars. On this inaugural prologue episode, journey down this yellow brick road with us i…

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Justice Delayed Presents Prison Voices: The Suicide of Billy Ray White 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

32:38

TW: Suicide Prison Voices: The Suicide of Billy Ray White is a tale of friendship, devotion, and violence. When you know your best friend's death is coming, what is actually considered betrayal? A truly earth-shattering episode of Justice Delayed.

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Justice Delayed Presents Prison Voices: The Death of Albert Woodfox 9:26

1+ y ago9:26

9:26

On this episode of Justice Delayed Presents Prison Voices, we hear the story of the killing of Brent Miller and Billy Sinclair's information about the crime, the period in which it occurred, and who may have actually killed the prison guard. This is the Death of Albert Woodfox.

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Justice Delayed Presents Prison Voices: Ernest Randall Comeaux, A Rapist Cop 28:03

2+ y ago28:03

28:03

On this episode of Justice Delayed, we present you with the next episode in the Prison Voices series. Ernest Randall Comeaux was a cop who pled guilty to being a serial rapist. But what made him commit these horrific crimes and why would he plead guilty against his own self-interest? Cameron Collins narrates Billy Sinclair's story of 'A Rapist Cop.…

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S02E04 - Women Who Love Men Behind Bars 16:22

2+ y ago16:22

16:22

On Season 2, Episode 4 of Justice Delayed, Jodie Sinclair tells her true life story of being in love with a man behind bars. Billy Sinclair. Journalists and the media treat such women as pariahs, but this is what it is really like to love someone who may never come home. Poetic and hopeful, this is a must-listen.…

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Justice Delayed Presents Prison Voices: A White Boy Called Mark 13:16

2+ y ago13:16

13:16

On this episode of Justice Delayed, we present you with the first of many stories in the Prison Voices series. These accounts are a look inside prison. An award winning journalist, Billy Sinclair is able to put into words the absolute indifference to human life and human suffering he witnessed in prison and what those horrific conditions can lead a…

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Justice Delayed S2 Episode 2 - Police Sexual Misconduct with Izzy Rodriguez 29:45

2+ y ago29:45

29:45

On Season 2 Episode 2 of Justice Delayed, Billy and Jodie sit down with Izzy Rodriguez of the Crime Report to discuss the topic of Sexual Misconduct carried out by police officers. It is a harrowing, eye-opening conversation about one of the biggest crises facing those who interact with the police in any capacity. Listen now.…

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Unincarcerated Special Report: The Digital Divide Part Two 13:52

2+ y ago13:52

13:52

The second of a two part series focused on the The Digital Divide, and how the lack of access to meaningful technology adversely affects incarcerated and unincarcerated humans. Produced in partnership with Adam Echelman and the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society.

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Unincarcerated Special Report: The Digital Divide Part One 12:33

2+ y ago12:33

12:33

The first of a two part series focused on the The Digital Divide, and how the lack of access to meaningful technology adversely affects incarcerated and unincarcerated humans. Produced in partnership with Adam Echelman and the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society.

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Justice Delayed S2 Episode 1 - Rafael Goyeneche and the Crime Commission 20:05

2+ y ago20:05

20:05

On Season 2, Episode 1 of Justice Delayed, we tell the story of how Billy was released from prison, something that would not be possible without Rafael Goyeneche and the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission. A tale of hopelessness, redemption, and triumph, tinged with political intrigue and corruption.…

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Episode 6 - Criminal Justice Reform with Wolf Sittler 41:21

3y ago41:21

41:21

On Episode 6 of Justice Delayed, Billy and Jodie sit down with criminal justice expert, Wolf Sittler. Wolf has spent decades dealing with a wide range of social and criminal justice issues, ranging from probation & parole to family counseling. He has also been instrumental in helping Texas inmates publish a paper on prison conditions and has worked…

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Unincarcerated S02E06 - Isidoro "Izzy" Rodriguez 1:03:23

3y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

On Season 2 Episode 6 of Unincarcerated: the Podcast, we have a highly entertaining and informative discussion with Isidoro "Izzy" Rodriguez, award winning Deputy Editor of The Crime Report, one of the nation's leading comprehensive news services based at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Join Spencer and Vik and Izzy as they explor…

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Unincarcerated S02E05 - Karen Lee 53:56

3y ago53:56

53:56

On Season 2, Episode 5 of Unincarcerated the Podcast, we sit down with Karen Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Human Services. Karen leads one of the nation’s largest nonprofit social-enterprise organizations in the United States. Under her leadership, Pioneer successfully operates several revenue-generating businesses that provide living wag…

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Episode 5 - “Inside Injustice with The Crime Report’s Izzy Rodriguez” 53:18

3y ago53:18

53:18

Isidoro “Izzy” Rodriguez is the award winning Deputy Editor for The Crime Report, one of the nation’s leading comprehensive news services covering the diverse challenges and issues of 21st century criminal justice. Izzy’s focus in reporting is police reform, where he explores topics ranging from police training and policing the mentally ill to whis…

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Unincarcerated S02E04 - Ginny Burton 41:01

3y ago41:01

41:01

On Season 2 Episode 4 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, we sit down with Ginny Burton, a a 49-year-old mother of three. She was born into a world of addiction, alcoholism, violence, crime, and prison. Despite her best efforts of becoming someone respectable, she followed in the footsteps of her parents. Her decisions landed her in jail, prison, psych…

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Unincarcerated S2E03 - Quan Huynh 40:39

3+ y ago40:39

40:39

On Season 2 Episode 3 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, we sit down with Quan Huynh, the bestselling author of Sparrow in the Razor Wire: Finding Freedom from Within While Serving a Life . His book was written for men that are doing long or life term sentences, and in it, he shares how he found his freedom years before he was even paroled. He works a…

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Unincarcerated S02E02 - Andre' Taylor 46:15

3+ y ago46:15

46:15

On Season 2, Episode 2 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, we meet Andre Taylor, the founder and Managing Partner of Career Paths NW. What many people don·t know about Andre is that before he attended both the University of Washington and Jackson State University, there was a time in high school in which he was both captain of the football team as well…

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Episode 4 - “Prison Friendships with Cullen Thomas” 58:08

3+ y ago58:08

58:08

When most people think of prison, it is possibly the last place they would consider to be the birthplace of meaningful, supportive relationships. Yet for many incarcerated men and women, prison can be an incubator for even the most unlikely of friendships. Cullen Thomas experienced this when he was sent away to a South Korean prison for buying drug…

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Episode 3 - “Surviving COVID in Prison with Casey and Justin Phillips” 43:08

3+ y ago43:08

43:08

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a devastating toll on everyone around the world. Many people forget about one of the most vulnerable populations affected: the incarcerated. Justin contracted COVID during his incarceration, while at the same time battling a life threatening illness. His wife Casey fought tirelessly to not only get him adequate medic…

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Episode 2 - “Execution Witness with Stan Allridge” 49:10

3+ y ago49:10

49:10

Imagine witnessing a family member executed by the state. Now imagine witnessing it happen twice. This is what Stan Allridge had to endure when he watched two of his brothers put to death. Two visceral memories burned into his mind, he is an example of the “other” victims of the death penalty. Like Sister Helen Prejean, who counseled Stan’s older b…

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Episode 1 - “Death Penalty with Sister Helen Prejean” 53:31

3+ y ago53:31

53:31

There’s perhaps no other name in history more ubiquitous with death penalty abolition than Sister Helen Prejean. Her book “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States” sparked a national conversation around capital punishment and inspired the Academy Award winning film starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn. A s…

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Introduction - "Billy and Jodie Speak" Pt. 2 39:53

3+ y ago39:53

39:53

Meet our hosts, authors Billy and Jodie Sinclair, as they tell their amazing, inspiring, and harrowing love story in their own words. Part 2 of 2. When TV News Reporter Jodie Bell ventured into the Death House at Angola State Prison in 1981 to report on the Death Penalty, she never imagined she would fall in love. But when she met award-winning inm…

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Introduction - "Billy and Jodie Speak" Pt. 1 45:53

3+ y ago45:53

45:53

Meet our hosts, authors Billy and Jodie Sinclair, as they tell their amazing, inspiring, and harrowing love story in their own words. Part 1 of 2. When TV News Reporter Jodie Bell ventured into the Death House at Angola State Prison in 1981 to report on the Death Penalty, she never imagined she would fall in love. But when she met award-winning inm…

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Unincarcerated S02E01 - DJ Verrett 54:31

4y ago54:31

54:31

On Season 2, Episode 1 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, we sit down with author, actor, and public speaker DJ Verrett to discuss his journey from “life in a maze to an amazing life.” He details his spark of transformation while serving just over a 16 year sentence, and how he has completely revolutionized his post incarceration life to help others s…

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Unincarcerated S01E07 - Cameron J. Collins - "The Professor" 1:20:20

4+ y ago1:20:20

1:20:20

On Episode 7 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, Vik and Spencer sit down to interview our podcast host, Cameron J. Collins. The three talk about his work as an attorney, professor, and film producer; the sense of social justice that he derived from his Jesuit education; and so much more. In the process, the listener also gets a behind the scenes look …

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Unincarcerated S01E06 - Rachel Kjack - "The Corporate Misfit" 45:09

4+ y ago45:09

45:09

On Episode 6 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, Rachel Kjack sits down to talk about growing up next to the Washington State Penitentiary, being a punk rocker in the corporate world, her work in prison education, and so much more. Tune in now! To hear more music from Spekulation, visit his website or his Bandcamp page. To learn more about Unincarcerat…

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Unincarcerated S01E05 - David Israel - "The Business Man" 53:45

4+ y ago53:45

53:45

On Episode 5 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, David Israel sits down to talk about his passion for criminal justice reform, creating several successful business empires, serving time for a crime he did not commit, and so much more. You do not want to miss this absolutely incredible story of perseverance in the face of adversity. To hear more music f…

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Unincarcerated S01E04 - Korey Pollard - "Accidentally Hollywood" 1:04:24

4+ y ago1:04:24

1:04:24

On Episode 4 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, Korey Pollard sits down to talk accidentally finding himself starring in a major motion picture, becoming a fixture in mainstream Hollywood, fighting addiction, and so much more. A must listen for everyone! To hear more music from Spekulation, visit his website or his Bandcamp page. To learn more about U…

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Unincarcerated S01E03 - Spencer Oberg - "The Comeback Kid" 52:10

4+ y ago52:10

52:10

On Episode 3 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, Spencer Oberg sits down to talk about his path through the criminal justice system; changing his life while on the inside; becoming an extremely successful entrepreneur, speaker, and thought leader; and so much more. Listen now! To hear more music from Spekulation, visit his website or his Bandcamp page.…

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Unincarcerated S01E02 - Vik Chopra - "The Director" 1:14:53

4+ y ago1:14:53

1:14:53

On Episode 2 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, Co-Founder Vik Chopra sits down to talk about his path of redemption from felon to filmmaker. In the process, he discusses how addiction nearly stole his life from him, how prison ended up saving it, how sobriety keeps him driven, and so much more. Don’t miss it! To hear more music from Spekulation, visi…

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Unincarcerated S01E01 - "The Origin Story" 55:06

4+ y ago55:06

55:06

On Episode 1 of Unincarcerated: The Podcast, Co-Founders Vik Chopra and Spencer Oberg sit down to talk about where the idea for Unincarcerated came from, how their time in prison pushed them to become better people, and the vision for what the company will become. It is a unique look behind how Unincarcerated is seeking to shift the collective cons…

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