Lock and Key Podcast-Both Sides of Prison

On this episode of Lock and Key, we sit down with nurse, community advocate, and congressional candidate Paige Beauchemin for a wide-ranging conversation about poverty, addiction, incarceration, healthcare, and the policies that impact everyday people. Paige shares her journey growing up in New Hampshire while experiencing housing insecurity, watching addiction affect those closest to her, and fin...

On this episode of Lock and Key , we sit down with Ikeem Rand, a man who turned 12 years of incarceration into a blueprint for purpose, discipline, and innovation. Ikeem opens up about going in at 19, facing attempted murder charges, and the moment he made a decision that changed everything, taking accountability. From there, he immersed himself in poetry, education, and eventually the law, becomi...

Jay Kim grew up in a Korean-American household in suburban California - disciplined, middle class, and emotionally closed off. He never expected to find himself in an orange jumpsuit, sitting behind glass at a county jail while his parents wept in silence on the other side. No words. Just tears. That visit changed everything. In this episode of Lock and Key: Both Sides of Prison, Jay opens up abou...

Glenn E. Martin doesn't just talk about change—he forces it. From getting stabbed at 16 on Rikers Island to forcing NYC to commit to closing Rikers, Glen's journey is a masterclass in transforming pain into power. In this raw conversation, Glenn breaks down: The moment a correction officer he used to stick up jewelry stores with ended up guarding him on Rikers How he survived gladiator sch...

Richard Bronson's fall from Wall Street executive to federal prison would be dramatic enough. But getting arrested and sent to Rikers Island 24 hours after his release for missing court while he was IN PRISON? That's when he realized the system was designed to trap people. Two decades later, after being backed by Sam Altman (OpenAI/ChatGpt) and Y Combinator for his company 70 Million Jobs, Richard...

From surviving a hostage crisis to mentoring young men behind bars, retired C.O. Sherri Privott Gonzalez opens up about what really goes on inside. The brutality, politics, hope, and everything in between. 🎙️ Hosted by Marv Kinnel and Anthony Tone Payton #LockAndKeyPodcast #CorrectionsLife #WomenInJustice #BehindTheBars #RealTalk #HumanityInUniform

Lock and Key has come a long way. In this special recap episode, Tone and Marv look back on the first season, the stories that shaped it, and the people who made it possible. They highlight powerful guests like BX Wild Bill, JB, Sharon White, Justina Weems, and Donald Hinton, just to name a few. Voices that prove second chances can lead to real impact. Plus, hear what’s ahead for Season 2: new gue...

From prison hustler to owning 19 properties, Donald Hinton shares how he broke a generational cycle, turned $10K into real estate, and built a legacy for his children. He opens up about loss, redemption, networking, and the grind it takes to rise after incarceration.

Sharon White joins Tone and Marv to discuss the emotional truth of women's incarceration, recidivism, and reentry. A moving, eye-opening episode with stories of motherhood, resilience, and dignity behind the walls. #PrisonReform #WomenIncarcerated #SharonWhite #Recidivism #ReentryPrograms #CriminalJusticeReform #MotherhoodInPrison #SisterhoodBehindBars #AddictionRecovery #HalfwayHouse #TraumaH...

Marv Kinnel reconnects with author and activist Jestina Weems, who shares her journey from early trauma and incarceration to healing through creativity, motherhood, and leadership. A raw, powerful story of resilience, re-entry, and reclaiming purpose—featuring books, musicals, and a forthcoming docuseries. 

(Special Episode) Writer, activist, and filmmaker Kevin Powell joins us alongside co-writer and producer Evangeline Lawson to discuss their six-year journey creating the documentary When We Free the World . This conversation dives deep into the complexities of Black manhood across generations. 

Marv and Tone talk about Danbury Federal Correctional Institution when it turned into a men’s prison. Guests weigh in on the circumstances of prison. Darryl ”Wild Bill” Grady, Jamell ”J.B” Birt, Dr. Candace Cole-McCrea, and Tiffani Arsenault.