7 episodes
Time & Again Switchback
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- Society & Culture
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4.4 • 52 Ratings
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Time & Again lifts the lid on the hidden world of UK youth crime, doing time, and going straight. *No.1 on Apple's New & Noteworthy*.
Each episode features a young man’s journey in his own powerful words: a fresh and searingly honest glimpse into the lives of young Londoners who have been to prison and defied the odds after release. All men were supported by award-winning charity Switchback (www.switchback.org.uk @switchback_ldn)
Production: Jack Suddaby (@_jacksuddaby | beautifulstrangers.uk) & Switchback.
Interviews, Sound Design & Editing: Jack Suddaby.
Artwork: @tinuke.illustration
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6. Guellor
How a passion for fashion offered a path away from crime.
All men in this series have been supported by award-winning rehabilitation charity Switchback. Find out more and donate at www.switchback.org.uk.
Production: Jack Suddaby (@_jacksuddaby | beautifulstrangers.uk) & Switchback (@switchback_ldn).
Interviews, Sound Design & Editing: Jack Suddaby.
Artwork: @tinuke.illustration.
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5. Omar
How losing a loved one while locked up changed Omar* forever.
This episode includes discussion of bereavement. If you are affected by any of the topics raised in this podcast, the Samaritans can be contacted for free on 116 123.
*name changed.
All men in this series have been supported by award-winning rehabilitation charity Switchback. Find out more and donate at www.switchback.org.uk.
Production: Jack Suddaby (@_jacksuddaby | beautifulstrangers.uk) & Switchback (@switchback_ldn).
Interviews, Sound Design & Editing: Jack Suddaby.
Artwork: @tinuke.illustration.
FOLLOW US:
www.instagram.com/switchback_ldn
www.twitter.com/switchback_ldn
beautifulstrangers.uk
switchback.org.uk
This episode includes reference to drugs and violence in prisons. A Prisons Service spokesperson said:
“Our £100m boost to bolster prison security is helping us to clamp down on the trade in drugs and contraband behind bars, which will further tackle prison violence.
“Drugs, weapons and mobile phone finds all fell last year and violence has decreased.” -
4. Nick
From prison, to pandemic, to personal trainer.
All men in this series have been supported by award-winning rehabilitation charity Switchback. Find out more and donate at www.switchback.org.uk.
Name changed to protect anonymity.
Production: Jack Suddaby (@_jacksuddaby | beautifulstrangers.uk) & Switchback (@switchback_ldn).
Interviews, Sound Design & Editing: Jack Suddaby.
Artwork: @tinuke.illustration.
FOLLOW US:
www.instagram.com/switchback_ldn
www.twitter.com/switchback_ldn
www.beautifulstrangers.uk
www.switchback.org.uk
This episode includes reference to drugs and violence in prisons. A Prisons Service spokesperson said:
“Our £100m boost to bolster prison security is helping us to clamp down on the trade in drugs and contraband behind bars, which will further tackle prison violence.
“Drugs, weapons and mobile phone finds all fell last year and violence has decreased.” -
3. Chris
How, after 70 arrests and four stints in jail, something sparked a change for Chris.*
All men in this series have been supported by award-winning rehabilitation charity Switchback. Find out more and donate at www.switchback.org.uk.
*name changed.
Production: Jack Suddaby (@_jacksuddaby | beautifulstrangers.uk) & Switchback (@switchback_ldn)
Interviews, Sound Design & Editing: Jack Suddaby
Artwork: @tinuke.illustration.
FOLLOW US:
www.instagram.com/switchback_ldn
www.twitter.com/switchback_ldn
www.beautifulstrangers.uk
www.switchback.org.uk
This episode includes reference to drugs and violence in prisons. A Prisons Service spokesperson said:
“Our £100m boost to bolster prison security is helping us to clamp down on the trade in drugs and contraband behind bars, which will further tackle prison violence.
“Drugs, weapons and mobile phone finds all fell last year and violence has decreased.” -
2. Serge
Violence, mental health, and converting your energy from the streets into something you’re passionate about.
All men in this series have been supported by award-winning rehabilitation charity Switchback. Find out more and donate at www.switchback.org.uk.
Production: Jack Suddaby (@_jacksuddaby | beautifulstrangers.uk) & Switchback (@switchback_ldn)
Interviews, Sound Design & Editing: Jack Suddaby
Artwork: @tinuke.illustration.
FOLLOW US: www.instagram.com/switchback_ldn
www.twitter.com/switchback_ldn
beautifulstrangers.uk
www.switchback.org.uk -
1. Mike
From custody battles, depression and doing time to chef and mentor.
This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you are affected by any of the topics raised in this podcast, the Samaritans can be contacted for free on 116 123.
All men in this series have been supported by award-winning rehabilitation charity Switchback. Find out more and donate at www.switchback.org.uk.
Production: Jack Suddaby (@_jacksuddaby | beautifulstrangers.uk) & Switchback (@switchback_ldn)
Interviews, Sound Design & Editing: Jack Suddaby
Artwork: @tinuke.illustration.
FOLLOW US:
www.instagram.com/switchback_ldn
www.twitter.com/switchback_ldn
beautifulstrangers.uk
switchback.org.uk
Customer Reviews
Interesting podcast.
This was definitely an interesting podcast and so
Important to highlight what’s happening. The background music was ok but what made this hard to listen to was the voice distortion and repeated comments via that distortion, it made it distracting and a bit hard to listen to. That said this was such an important subject to look at that keeps you listening.
Outstanding Production Including Nusic
This is an outstanding podcast that succeeds on every level for me.
1. Content - The stories are very articulately told by each of the participants. I like the style where they are left to talk and there is no interviewer guiding them with questions (Although there is clearly a structure they are working to ).
2. Message - The consistent message here is that with the right support in place many people that might otherwise be retained by the prison system can be guided elsewhere.
3. The Music & Effects - I actually think that the music is fantastic and enhances both the mood and the message. I also think that the voice distortion or vocoder effect strengthens the message and gives the podcast & production a signature sound. I loved it!
4. Switchback - It sounds like they are doing a fantastic job supporting these young people!! Nice work. This is a great way to get your message out!!
Shout out to Kwalo? and the production team as well.
Great podcast - weird sound effects
Great content guys. Amazing cause. The sound effects don’t add anything, if anything they make it harder to stay engaged