Life After Prison

Prison Radio Association

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

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182 episodes
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Sep 27, 2023 · 31 min
Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – Two Peas in a Pad
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison...
Sep 21, 2023 · 54 min
Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – The Secret Life of Lifers: Part 2
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison...
Sep 14, 2023 · 55 min
Introducing: The Secret Life of Prisons – The Secret Life of Lifers: Part 1
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 4 in the studio, we thought we would share some episodes of another podcast here. It’s called The Secret Life of Prisons and is made by our colleagues at the Prison...
Jul 13, 2023 · 43 min
From Prisoner To Being Played On Radio 1 | Hak Baker | The Sit Down (Live)
He’s just released his debut album Worlds End FM, recently played at Glastonbury, and is getting played on Radio 1 and 2. But life wasn’t always like this for Hak Baker. Here, he tells Zak and Jules the story of how he learnt to play guitar while...
Jul 6, 2023 · 45 min
I Overcame My Addiction In Prison | Julie Muir | The Sit Down
As a young person, Julie Muir struggled with addiction and was often in and out of prison as a result. While she was in for the final time, she met a peer supporter who inspired her to get clean inside, and she hasn’t looked back since. Julie is now...
Jun 29, 2023 · 43 min
My £1.6m Win Led Me To Prison | Tracey Stevenson | The Sit Down
Tracey started out playing online bingo and ended up stealing over one million pounds from her employer to fund a gambling addiction. Here, she tells Zak and Jules about what led to her confession, what experiencing prison in your 50’s is like, and...
Jun 22, 2023 · 51 min
The Impact of Prison | Dean and Sally | The Sit Down
This episode features forensic psychologist Sally Tilt and Dean Cramer, who spent six years inside. Alongside Zak and Jules, they discuss the long term mental impact that being inside has on someone, and the positives and negatives that they have...
Jun 15, 2023 · 48 min
Dads On Both Sides of The Door | Graham and Gasconi | The Sit Down
In this episode Zak and Jules sit down with Jules’ dad, Graham, and Gasconi, who became a dad the day before he went inside. They discuss how prison affected these relationships, what they did to get through it and where they are today. This podcast...
Jun 8, 2023 · 52 min
CEO of the Prison Service | Amy Rees | The Sit Down
Zak and Jules sit down with the CEO of HMPPS, Amy Rees to ask her about how prison officers are trained, how prisoner complaints are dealt with inside and ask some important questions about licence conditions and recall. This podcast is also available...
Jun 1, 2023 · 45 min
I Surprised My Probation Officer By Having My Own Business | Shanice Lee | The Sit Down
Zak and Jules speak to award-winning lash technician Shanice Lee about the importance of being open and honest about her past, her time in prison and where she found the confidence to start her own business and the resilience that she’s needed to...
May 25, 2023 · 52 min
My Passion For Art Was Born In Prison | Gary Mansfield | The Sit Down
Gary Mansfield never thought someone like him could be an artist, but after taking a punt on an art class in prison, he found himself hooked. After writing to artists like Tracey Emin while in prison, Gary found the confidence to pursue art as a...
Apr 13, 2023 · 15 min
Life After Prison Presents: Touch Road – Episode 3
While The Sit Down is taking a short break, we bring you Touch Road, a brand new mini-series about life after release from prison. Three people tell their stories of life after walking through the gate. In this final episode, we find out how their...
Apr 6, 2023 · 15 min
Life After Prison Presents: Touch Road – Episode 2
While The Sit Down is taking a short break, we bring you Touch Road, a brand new mini-series about life after release from prison. Three people tell their stories of life after walking through the gate. In episode two we hear about the ups and downs...
Mar 30, 2023 · 18 min
Life After Prison Presents: Touch Road – Episode 1
While The Sit Down is taking a short break, we bring you Touch Road, a brand-new mini-series about life after release from prison. Three people tell their stories of life after walking through the gate. In episode one we hear all about how they...
Mar 16, 2023 · 50 min
The Sit Down: My Friends From Prison Understand | Nigel and Rony
The friends you make in prison can help you to survive your sentence, and achieve success when you get out. This week we Sit Down with Nigel and Rony, two of Zak’s friends that he made during his time in prison. All three credit their success in...
Mar 9, 2023 · 46 min
The Sit Down: I Used To Listen To Radio In My Cell, Now I’m On It | Ali Abdi
Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Life After Prison is currently funded by the National Lottery and to keep the funding going, your feedback is really important. It would be a massive help if...
Mar 2, 2023 · 50 min
The Sit Down: Helping People Is Better Than Any High | Darren Murinas
Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Life After Prison is currently funded by the National Lottery and to keep the funding going, your feedback is really important. It would be a massive help if...
Feb 23, 2023 · 48 min
The Sit Down: I Used To Write Code In My Cell | Josh Rolland
Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Life After Prison is currently funded by the National Lottery and to keep the funding going, your feedback is really important. It would be a massive help if...
Feb 16, 2023 · 49 min
The Sit Down: Now I’m Part Of The Solution | Nequela Whittaker
Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Life After Prison is currently funded by the National Lottery and to keep the funding going, your feedback is really important. It would be a massive help if...
Feb 9, 2023 · 49 min
The Sit Down: You Never Stop Being A Solider | Rich Jones
Our listeners are the most important part of Life After Prison and we want to hear from you! Life After Prison is currently funded by the National Lottery and to keep the funding going, your feedback is really important. It would be a massive help if...