Prison Radio Podcasts

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Channel • 12 Shows

Personal Journals

Personal Journals

Updated weekly
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated weekly
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated 17/12/2020
Education

Education

Updated 16/07/2019
True Crime

True Crime

Updated 19/04/2021
Sexuality

Sexuality

Series
Personal Journals

Personal Journals

Updated weekly

18/12/2023

10. The 12 Saves of Christmas

Zak & Emma present to you their '12 Saves of Christmas' - 12 hints and tips to help you beat the festive pinch Christmas can be an incredibly joyous time of year but it can also be very stressful, particularly if you're struggling financially, this year things are potentially even more difficult due to the cost of living crisis. With that in mind, Zak & Emma are exploring ways to reduce costs without compromising on quality, tradition or fun! There are tips for the 'here and now' but also for the future, what better time to get into the money saving habit than Christmas and New Year!? USEFUL LINKS: Quids In Money saving expert Cooking on a bootstrap Groupon Wowcher Quid Co Voucher Cloud If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/12/2023

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22 min
23/10/2023

2. JSA & The Cost of Living Crisis

On this episode of 'Money Mondays' Zak & Emma tackle a question from HMP Brixton about Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) and explain the cost of living crisis - What is it & what caused it? Useful Links: Quids In Benefits Calculator Entitled to Benefits Calculator Turn To Us Benefits Calculator Money Helper Benefits Info StepChange Debt Charity Citizens Advice Benefits Info If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/10/2023

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13 min
25/03/2024

21. Prison Debt Awareness Week

With ‘Debt Awareness Week’ continuing across the prison estate, Zak & Emma welcome Sarah, the prison debt lead, on to the show. Sarah tells us what issues prisoners are facing in relation to their finances, what they can do to get support and what is going on in the background to potentially improve the situation. Sarah also tells us why raising debt awareness is so important and what effects financial pressure can have on you, particularly in a prison environment USEFUL LINKS: Quids In Magazine Stepchange If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/03/2024

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17 min
22/06/2020

Brendon Batson OBE

Brendon Batson OBE was born in St George's, Grenada. He moved to Tilbury in England in 1962. A former footballer for Arsenal, Cambridge United and West Bromwich Albion, he was part of the pioneering trio nicknamed Three Degrees alongside Cyrille Regis and Laurie Cunningham. Brendon Batson is a trustee of the Professional Footballers Association, which is first joined in 1984. https://www.thepfa.com/news/2018/9/11/life-of-brendon-batson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22/06/2020

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1hr 7min
31/10/2019

Transgender in the 21st century prison system: Sarah Jane Baker

Sarah-Jane Baker is a violinist, poet, artist and author who was released from prison in September 2019 after serving 30 years of her life sentence, all of them in men's prisons. She was the world’s longest-serving transgender prisoner. https://www.watersidepress.co.uk/acatalog/Transgender-Behind-Prison-Walls-9781909976450.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/10/2019

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9 min
03/06/2024

24. Canteen

Canteen day can be one of the highlights of the week for many prisoners but how has the cost of living crisis affected this? On this episode, Zak & Emma are looking at the facts and figures around canteen prices including some of the staggering increases. They are also exploring ways in which you might be able to save yourself some money and make smarter decisions when it comes to placing your orders USEFUL LINKS: Inside Time article around prison wages If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/06/2024

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17 min
11/12/2023

9. Mortgages

Zak & Emma explore the often confusing world of Mortgages. Emma breaks down the different types, the pros and cons and how they work. They are also joined by James who tells us how the recent changes to the economy have not only affected his mortage payments but also his life as a whole. For those who are struggling with their mortagage payments, Emma gives some information on how to get support for this Useful Links: Quids In Support for Mortgage Interest The Mortgage Charter If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/12/2023

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20 min
09/09/2024

37. Stop Loan Sharks with Cath Wohlers

With ‘Stop Loan Sharks’ approaching their 20 year anniversary, we invited Cath Wohlers on to the show to tell us what a loan shark is, how they operate and what to do if you’ve entered into business with a non-legitimate lender. ‘Stop Loan Sharks’ investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and provides support for borrowers in the UK - This year alone they have helped with the confiscation of over £1.5 million from loan sharks If you have borrowed from a loan shark or are worried about someone else, they’re here to help and keep you safe. This episode also features the testimony of Matthew who received help from ‘Stop Loan Sharks’ after becoming involved with an illegitimate lender USEFUL LINKS: Stop Loan Sharks Quid’s In magazine Clean Slate If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/09/2024

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19 min
12/08/2024

34. Current Account Switch Service

Moving from one bank to another used to be a long and arduous task. This meant that most of us would stay with our bank for many years even if we weren't happy with the service Now, it couldn't be simpler and as such, banks are having to up their games which means you could be getting a nice cash incentive! Zak & Emma take a look at the Current Account Switch Service and how it could benefit you. They are also joined by industry expert James to shed some light on the process. If you've been recently released from Prison and are keen to fix up your finances, this might be something you want to look in to USEFUL LINKS: Quids In Magazine CASS Money Saving Expert If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/08/2024

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12 min
23/06/2025

70. Employability - Interviews

Following hot on the heels of our entrepreneurial mini-series Zak & Emma are spending the next few episodes looking at employability; How to find a job, how to prepare for one and who can help you along the way… Going for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience at the best of times, but what about if you have a criminal record to contend with too? On this episode Zak & Emma will be looking at how having a criminal record can impact on the job interview process. Zak shares his own experience with this and looks at practical ways to deal with the conversation when it arises. Emma goes through some more broad interview techniques to ensure you’re thoroughly prepared for the big day USEFUL LINKS: Unlock - Do I need to disclose my conviction?Unlock - Disclosure Letter ExampleUnlock - Disclosure CalculatorA Fairer ChanceThe STAR methodClean SlateQuids In MagazineQuids in - Job Readiness Quiz If you would like to get in touch with Money Mondays and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at... 📧: moneymondays@prison.radio 💬 DM us: @afterprisonpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF This episode is hosted by... Zak - The award-winning co-presenter of NPRs 'Life After Prison' Podcast Emma - Works for 'Clean Slate' & their money skills resource 'Quids In' - Who provide information and support to people on lower incomes You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here: https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/06/2025

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19 min

All the podcasts created by the Prison Radio Association, the people who run National Prison Radio the first national radio station for prisoners.