Outside In

In this episode of Outside In , Richie & Khaliyah sit down with Jaja Soze—rapper, activist, and one of the most influential voices to come out of the UK’s street culture. Raised between Birmingham and Brixton, Jaja got involved in crime from a young age and ended up in prison in the 1990s—back when there were no TVs in cells and you were still slopping out with a metal bucket. He talks honestl...

In this episode of Outside/In , we’re spending time with Trailblazers Mentoring, a charity that supports young men in prison and after they get out through one-on-one mentoring and real-life support. Each year, they work with around 150 people, starting about six months before release and continuing for up to a year on the outside. We hear from Yemi, one of the mentors, and Kyle, who connected wit...

In this episode Richie & Khaliyah Talk to the Croydon rapper Jords - they discuss therapy, mental health, life growing up, lyrics and being the first UK rapper to sign to Motown and much more. To contact Jords: Instagram: 📸 @jordsonline Spotify: 🎧 Jords on Spotify YouTube: ▶️ Jords on YouTube If you want to contact Outside in you can email us on Outisdein@prison.radio Hosted on Acast. See ac...

In this episode, Outside In speaks with Synergy Theatre Project, a company dedicated to working with individuals who have experience in the criminal justice system. We’re joined by members of the cast from their recent production The Providers . Daniella shares her powerful story of being released from prison and stepping straight into rehearsals the very next day. Alongside her, we hear from othe...

In this episode of Outside In , we visit the Inside Out Clothing Project —the UK’s first clothing label designed and created entirely by young people with lived experience of the justice system. Founded in 2022 by journalist Greg McKenzie, Inside Out isn’t just about clothes. It’s about creating real job prospects for young people leaving prison by offering hands-on training in fashion, design, an...

We’re kicking off a new series with some fresh voices! In this episode, Richie catches up with Chris and Khaliyah – the newest members of the Outside In crew. They chat about their journeys into radio, how it all started while they were inside, and what life’s been like since coming out. It’s real, honest, and full of heart – plus a sneak peek at what’s coming up in the new series. Wanna get in to...

In this episode, Faye shares her journey before, during, and after prison. Sentenced to over three years, she was determined to stay as positive as possible from the moment she arrived at HMP Styal. She discusses how she kept in touch with her family, maintained her fitness, and discovered a new career working at NPR while serving her sentence. Since her release, Faye has continued her work in rad...

  Healing from Grief and Addiction: Tony Supreme talks on Therapy and Transforming Lives   In this inspiring episode, Tony Supreme takes us through his amazing journey from prison to being a CEO and record label boss. he now run a record label and has his own wellness company, Soul Surge , Tony’s story is all about growth, healing, and giving back. He also leads wellness workshops in pri...

Born Behind Bars dives into the untold stories of pregnancy and motherhood in prison. In this episode, we hear from Simone, a mother of 2 who gave birth just three weeks before starting her sentence, she opens up about the pain of separation and what it’s really like to be a new mum in prison. Midwife and researcher Dr. Laura Abbott shares what she’s learned from working inside prisons with women....

In this episode, we talk to Toni, the first female steel fixer in the UK. While spending time in HMP Styal with the help of Procure Plus , she found a second chance in the construction industry. Toni shares her journey from prison to the building site, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and how she proved herself in a tough industry. Her story is one of resilience, hard...

The Outside In team visits Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Dalston, where Mo spent three months working after his release, gaining valuable experience and barista skills. They chat with members of the team, including founder Max and Frank, who joined the bakery after leaving prison. The episode also takes us to Switchback in Shoreditch, an organization that supports people three months prior to their rele...

Actor and rapper Scorcher talks to Richie about his time in prison, his career so far and plans for the future. You don't want to miss this one. To find out more about Scorcher https://www.instagram.com/onlyscorch/?hl=en https://x.com/scorcherslife?lang=en   If you want to get in touch with the Outside In team  💬 DM us: @prisonradiouk on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok 📧 Email us:  outsidein@priso...

In this episode, we introduce Mo, the latest graduate from NPR at HMP Brixton, who is now working on  Outside In . We also highlight Hilary, a seasoned presenter of Outside In , who has been hosting the show in collaboration with the BBC for over a decade. Hilary sat down with our guest, Dr. David Williams, for an interview at the BBC's New Broadcasting House, alongside BBC volunteer producers. Dr...

The Outside In team went to XO Bikes in Lewisham. XO Bikes provides second chances to prison leavers, offering them meaningful work and opportunities to build a brighter future.  They run regular training sessions for prison leavers, equipping them with valuable skills and helping them reintegrate into society. When they can’t directly employ someone, they work to find other opportunities for mean...

Michael Franzese sits down with the Outside In team to talk about his life growing up in the Colombo family - one of the notorious New York crime families, his father going to prison and how he became a made man . He also talks about his own time in prison,  spending years in the segregation unit his time on the notorious 'diesel therapy'.  Do not miss this only in Outside In. To find out more abo...

Abdul Bangura shares how he went from being on the wing ( in prison) to setting up a food business after prison (selling wings) to selling airplane parts ( selling wings). He talks about how a chance encounter with a business man in prison changed his life. Abdul also shares his struggles with loss and how taking part in therapy and learning new behaviours meant he would not return to his old life...

The Outside In team went to meet with Elite Project Services in Maidstone to find out more about the training they do with prisoners and prison leavers. We talk to Martin Dunne the founder and CEO of EPS who set up the company after spending 20 years in and out of prison. We also speak to Jesse who has turned his life around since being released and working with Elite Project Services.    To find...

Hak Baker opens up about his journey growing up on the Isle of Dogs East London and the transformative experiences that shaped him. He shares the story of learning to play guitar while in prison and how the tragic loss of a close friend sparked a profound change in his life. Hak also reflects on his personal hero for Black History Month, highlighting the influence of resilience and creativity in o...

Mercury nominated Berwyn shares his experinces with Richie of coming to the UK from Trinidad as a child and the struggles he and his family went through due to their immigration status. He has recently released the album 'Who Am I' and he talks about the experinces behind the album.  To hear more from Berwyn visit  https://store.berwynberwynberwyn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/berwynberwynberwyn/...

The Outside In team  head to the Timpson HQ to hear about the employment opportunities they offer for people in prison and for those leaving prison. They speak to The Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Timpson - Darren Burns about the work they do and we also hear from Stacey Shallcross who has gone from leaving HMP Styal to being an Area Development Manager at Timpson.  For more informaion about...

Rimzee talks to Richie and Louis about serving 6 years in prison, the challenges, how he prepared for release and what had changed after being away for 6 years. Rimzee also took part in a Canteen Sheet challenge where he demonstrates his budgeting skills.  To find out more about Rimzee and listen to his music:  https://rimzee.com/ instagram.com/therealrimzee/ Twitter - @therealrimzee  https://www....

In this first episode we introduce the first Outisde In producer/presenters : Richie, Louis and Nico. They all worked for National Prison Radio whilst serving time in HMP Brixton at different times. They are joined by the Head of Talent Development for the Prison Radio Association - Nancy Prentice, who worked with them all in HMP Brixton. They discuss their journey from working  National Prison Ra...

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