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Uncuffed

KALW
California
San Quentin
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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes73Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Uncuffed is back for Season 5! Stay tuned for powerful and personal stories made by people in California prisons. Host Greg Eskridge will introduce us to a talented group of storytellers stepping up to the mic for the first time at the California Ins... more

It’s been just over a year since Greg Eskridge walked out of the San Quentin gates after spending 30 years in prison, and he has been busy! Greg has spent the year reconnecting with family, navigating parole, and finding new meaning in the concept of... more

All season long, host Greg Eskridge has been sharing his story — from experiencing homelessness in his childhood, to the decades he spent in prison. He’s also sharing what his freedom looks like – starting a new life on the outside and having hard co... more

The federal government just cut all support for public media. KALW, which brings you Uncuffed, will lose about $400,000 a year — money that helps us teach people in prison and bring their stories to you.

Now is the time to stand with KALW, to stand ... more

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Recent Guests

Earlonne Woods
Co-host and co-creator of Ear Hustle
Ear Hustle
Episode: S4, E11 - One Year Out
Donald Vaughn
Inmate at Solano State Prison who shares his story of building a tree house after being kicked out of his house as a child.
Solano State Prison
Episode: S4, E9 - Finding Home
Anthony Goldmass
Inmate who discusses his childhood experiences and family gatherings at his great-grandmother's ranch.
Episode: S4, E9 - Finding Home
Thanh Tran
Filmmaker and former Uncuffed producer sharing his story about family separation and his documentary work about his mother.
Uncuffed
Episode: S4, E9 - Finding Home
Estrella Primavera Arderondo
A transgender woman who shares her experience of identity and name change in prison.
Episode: S4, E4 - Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
Keith Paul Jones
A 61-year-old man from Riverside who shares his journey of paralysis and recovery after a violent incident during a drug deal.
Episode: The doctor said he’d never walk again. He was wrong.
Speech Thomas
Musician and host of Track Change, part of the hip hop collective Arrested Development
Episode: Uncuffed Presents: Track Change
Brian Asey
Prison inmate sharing his favorite song's significance
Episode: Uncuffed My Mixtape: All My Life
Tommy Shakur Ross
Founding member of Uncuffed and former inmate
Episode: Got Nothin' On The Chow Line: Navigating Life Outside Of Prison

Host

Greg Eskridge
Host of the podcast Uncuffed

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 295 ratings
  • Incredible Podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melon'sMama
    United States6 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 States8 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 Statesa year ago

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Fans praise raw, human storytelling and production quality.
Listeners value inside voices that challenge stereotypes about incarcerated people.
The show is described as moving, insightful, and essential listening for understanding the prison experience.

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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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This program centers voices from within California's prison system, prioritizing personal storytelling, rehabilitation, and the human impact of incarceration. Across recent episodes, the show probes themes like accountability, home and belonging, and the power of storytelling to transform perceptions about inmates and the criminal justice system. Notable elements include conversations with guest filmmakers and peers from the prison reform and storytelling space, as well as reflections from the host on his own reintegration journey. The format often blends intimate interviews with broader social context, offering a rare window into inside perspectives and the ongoing work toward dignity, redemption, and system change.

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Recent guests on Uncuffed include:

1. Earlonne Woods
2. Donald Vaughn
3. Anthony Goldmass
4. Thanh Tran
5. Estrella Primavera Arderondo
6. Keith Paul Jones
7. Speech Thomas
8. Brian Asey

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