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Uncuffed

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San Quentin
California
Solano State Prison
Uncuffed
California Institution For Women
Mental Health
Re-Entry Into Society
Childhood Trauma
Family Relationships
Love
California Prisons
Involuntary Servitude
California Department Of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Prison Life
Community Support
Vulnerability
LA Riots
Incarceration
Truth and Honesty
Mama Tried

Uncuffed empowers people in California prisons to tell their own stories. The award-winning collaboration between incarcerated student producers and professional journalists shines light on the human experience of people before, during, and after their prison terms.

www.uncuffed.org

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Latest Episodes

Uncuffed is excited to present an episode from our friends at Concrete Mama, a prison podcast from Unincarcerated Productions inside the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla.

Concrete Mama just wrapped up their second season, and they’ve don... more

Family can mean a lot of different things. It can be the people we grew up with or the community we choose to keep close. Sometimes, we find family in unexpected places. In this episode, our producers discover long-lost relatives, learn about sibling... more

The saying tells us that we should “dance like no-one is watching.” That’s easier said than done in prison, where lots of people are watching and many of them are judging. In this episode, we’re talking about it anyway. We’re breaking it down, bustin... more

In sports, even when the game is extremely physical, sometimes the biggest tests happen in our own minds. In this episode, we'll hear pieces from San Quentin and The California Institution for Women that show how healthy competition can help us conne... more

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Recent Guests

Funaulana Fulholla
Subject of a moving discovery about his cousin and his broader family
Uncuffed story contributor
Episode: S5, E4 - Unexpected Family
Hyanna Wirthing
Producer who shares her own family-revealing story
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Episode: S5, E4 - Unexpected Family
Daniel Kaui
Individual who writes to his father and finds a meaningful response
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Episode: S5, E4 - Unexpected Family
Little John BJ Perry
DJ On The Edge with BJ; storyteller sharing a pigeon-related family anecdote
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Episode: S5, E4 - Unexpected Family
Julian Glenn Padgett
Former Solano State Prison producer, spoke about dancing during prison riot
Uncuffed / Solano State Prison project
Episode: S5, E3 - Dance Dance Revolution
Amu Nguyen
Participant in Native Hawaiian dance group at San Quentin
Uncuffed / San Quentin
Episode: S5, E3 - Dance Dance Revolution
Angel Rodriguez
Aztec dancer, collaborating with Amu Nguyen
Uncuffed / San Quentin
Episode: S5, E3 - Dance Dance Revolution
Daphne Luster
CIW graduate sharing moment of freedom after release
Uncuffed / California Institution for Women
Episode: S5, E3 - Dance Dance Revolution
Patricia Bellows
Patricia Bellows, California Institution for Women story subject
Uncuffed producer inside California Institution for Women
Episode: S5, E1 - Just A Kid

Host

Greg Eskridge
Host of Uncuffed

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 298 ratings
  • Incredible Podcast

    This is such a thought-provoking, well-done podcast. I look forward to every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melon'sMama
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome Podcast!

    Just starting season 2. I am grateful for the humanity and education delivered through the engaging storytelling. Thank you for this work. It is relevant for me personally, but also brings a human aspect to the prison experience for those who may not have a direct or personal connection to this system. Thank you so much for this important work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angzhuhfthiig
    United States10 months ago
  • Phenomenal listening

    I am really enjoying this podcast. I’m enjoying hearing these men’s stories their emotions their thoughts, their sadness but also their joy and their growth. This is such a great podcast I love hearing their voices. I like hearing the different tones of voices and cadence of voices. It’s just a really great show. thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovedbyamp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Learning A Lot

    So much heart and humanity and authentic. I look forward to each well produced episode..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mildred Honey
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    I enjoyed the podcast and all of the insight that you’re bringing to the table. I hope this podcast goes far and reaches millions of people. Good luck.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shirljennings
    United States2 years ago

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Audiences value the inside-out perspective on prison life and rehabilitation.
Many note the show's ability to humanize incarcerated individuals and their families.
Listeners praise the humane, first-person storytelling and impactful production quality.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The doctor said he’d never walk again. He was wrong.
Q: What kind of things did y'all do to get your rehab up and started?
Jones and his wife engaged in exercises, using a wheelchair, and setting personal goals to push through his rehabilitation together.
The doctor said he’d never walk again. He was wrong.
Q: Did this bring any depression to you?
Yes, Jones experienced depression, particularly during times when he felt powerless and unable to meet his wife's needs sexually.
The doctor said he’d never walk again. He was wrong.
Q: What happened after you got shot?
After being shot, Jones was taken to the hospital, where doctors told him he had a 50-50 chance of walking again. Despite this, he felt a sense of inner knowing that he would recover.
People in California prisons can't vote. Your vote will change their lives.
Q: Do you mind talking more about Proposition 36?
Proposition 36 increases punishments related to theft and drug crimes, especially concerning fentanyl distribution, but poses a risk of harsher sentences reminiscent of past mandatory minimums.
People in California prisons can't vote. Your vote will change their lives.
Q: What do you think about Proposition 6?
Proposition 6 aims to amend the constitution and ban involuntary servitude in California. It requires voter consent for work in prison, opposed to being forced.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncuffed

What is Uncuffed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Uncuffed presents intimate, human-centered storytelling from inside and around California's prisons, often weaving first-person accounts of rehabilitation, family reconnection, and the complexities of reintegration. Episodes spotlight lived experiences—from reconciling with relatives and discovering long-lost ties to the healing power of dance and art within and beyond prison walls. A notable strength is centering voices traditionally unheard, including incarcerated storytellers, family members, and cultural contributors, resulting in moving narratives that illuminate resilience, community, and systemic challenges. The show stands out for its collaborative production between incarcerated student producers and professional journalists, produ... more

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2. Hyanna Wirthing
3. Daniel Kaui
4. Little John BJ Perry
5. Julian Glenn Padgett
6. Amu Nguyen
7. Angel Rodriguez
8. Daphne Luster

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