52 episodes

Uncuffed is a show made by people behind bars in California prisons. We share intimate stories of our struggles and triumphs, and of the heartache and forgiveness taking place within these walls. Uncuffed is vulnerable and personal. If you can see the humanity in us, you can see the humanity in everyone.

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Uncuffed KALW

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 161 Ratings

Uncuffed is a show made by people behind bars in California prisons. We share intimate stories of our struggles and triumphs, and of the heartache and forgiveness taking place within these walls. Uncuffed is vulnerable and personal. If you can see the humanity in us, you can see the humanity in everyone.

WeAreUncuffed.org

    Prison Jobs: Working Hard, Hardly Paid

    Prison Jobs: Working Hard, Hardly Paid

    In California, incarcerated people legally have to work. One thing the jobs have in common? The next-to-nothing pay. Uncuffed gets down to business on the topic of involuntary servitude. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.orgFollow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed

    • 29 min
    Uncuffed My Mixtape: All My Life

    Uncuffed My Mixtape: All My Life

    Brian Asey at San Quentin on "All My Life," by K-Ci & JoJo. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers' favorite songs.Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.orgFollow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed

    • 3 min
    Opening Up After Getting Out: Stories From Re-Entry

    Opening Up After Getting Out: Stories From Re-Entry

    Childhood trauma, embracing differences, and putting your heart out there - what it feels like to return home after prison. A special re-entry episode of Uncuffed.Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.orgFollow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed

    • 34 min
    Uncuffed My Mixtape: Locked Up And Grinding All My Life

    Uncuffed My Mixtape: Locked Up And Grinding All My Life

    Anthony Ivy and Timothy Hicks on “Locked Up” by Lil Durk and "Grinding All My Life" by Nipsey Hussle. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers’ favorite songs. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.orgFollow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed

    • 7 min
    Goodbye, Solano State Prison — Welcome Home, Luis

    Goodbye, Solano State Prison — Welcome Home, Luis

    Meet an Uncuffed producer as he leaves prison. Luis shares his hopes for a new life, and his colleagues inside talk about getting used to a reality without him.Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.orgFollow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed

    • 32 min
    Uncuffed My Mixtape: Ambitionz Az A Ridah

    Uncuffed My Mixtape: Ambitionz Az A Ridah

    Steve Brooks at San Quentin on “Ambitionz Az A Ridah,” by Tupac Shakur. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers’ favorite songs.Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.orgFollow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
161 Ratings

161 Ratings

New_Love22 ,

Loving the mix tape episodes!

Music is the soundtrack of life!

megan melis ,

Solano state prison

I had the opportunity this past week to speak with the guys who run the podcast out of Solano state prison and they were so lovely to speak with! They recommended to me the wild turkey episode and it did not disappoint! They are doing great work and I can’t wait for their next episode!!!

Guamgal ,

Thank you

Thank you for sharing these insights from the inside. As a loved one impacted by incarceration, I appreciate these truth tellers sharing their experiences. The episodes are well produced and really got home.

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