Premeditated Patter

In this episode, Hawaii Fivo sits doon wi’ Sean Toal — host of Social Sessions, wrongful conviction survivor, and one of the most honest voices in Scotland’s recovery scene. Together, we dive headfirst into the conversations most folk in power avoid:decriminalisation vs legalisation of drugs, what it would actually mean for real people in real communities, and why you’ll never catch a politician a...

Step inside the dark history of Scotland’s prison system – from public punishments and brutal Bridewells tae the birth of Barlinnie and beyond. In this episode we uncover notorious riots, infamous inmates, daring escapes and the hidden stories that shaped Scotland’s jails. This is a journey through history and how Scotland, locked up its past...SIGN UP TO THE PATREON - patreon.com/PremeditatedPatt...

HMP Addiewell opened in 2008 as Scotland’s second private prison – sold as a “learning jail” focused on education and rehabilitation. But behind the promises came riots, staff walkouts, spiralling violence, drug epidemics and constant controversy. In this episode we uncover the troubled story of Addiewell – a prison caught between profit, punishment and chaos.

HMP Kilmarnock made history in 1999 as Scotland’s first privately‑run prison. Promised as a modern solution tae overcrowding, it quickly became a lightning rod for controversy – with riots, violence, drugs and staff shortages making headlines. In this episode we explore how the “contractor’s jail” changed the face of Scottish imprisonment, and ask whether profit and punishment should ever mix.

In this episode of Premeditated Patter, Hawaii Fivo dives head-first into the absolute chaos of modern life — from Kira Cousins faking a 9-month pregnancy to Nigel Farage pulling the wool over the public’s eyes. We’re talking dishonesty, manipulation, and why folk keep falling for the same tricks, whether it’s politicians, influencers, or the latest viral headline. But it’s no all doom and gloom —...

Scotland’s women’s prisons have a history as complex as they are controversial. From Cornton Vale – once branded “the vale of death” after decades of suicides, overcrowding and failings – tae HMP Stirling, the new jail built in 2023 to replace it, and the Lilias Centre in Glasgow, a unique community-based alternative for women offenders. This episode uncovers the struggle between punishment and re...

Castle Huntly and Noranside were Scotland’s open prisons – designed for low‑risk inmates preparing for release. From the historic castle setting of Huntly tae the converted mansion of Noranside, these jails offered a very different regime of trust, work placements and rehabilitation. But life in the “open estate” was no fairytale – escapes, scandals and political debates have kept them in the spot...

Go behind the walls of HMP Shotts – Scotland’s maximum-security prison built for the country’s most dangerous men. From its opening in the 1970s tae modern day, we explore the tough regime, infamous inmates, daring escapes, riots and the reputation that makes Shotts one of the hardest jails in the country. Brutal, bleak and full of stories that shaped Scottish prison history – this is the tale of...

Scott Kyle’s story is one of passion, pain and pure Scottish grit. He took I’m No a Billy, He’s a Tim — a play born from Glasgow’s sectarian divide — and turned it into a national phenomenon. But at the height of its success, everything he built was snatched away. In this powerful interview, Scott opens up about foster care, gang violence, heartbreak, and the long road back tae the stage. From wor...

From a wartime RAF base tae a modern prison, HMP Low Moss has one of the strangest histories in Scotland’s jail system. Once used as a temporary camp and later reopened as a proper prison, it became known for escapes, overcrowding and controversy before being rebuilt in 2012. Today it stands as a state‑of‑the‑art jail, but its past tells a story of improvisation, scandal and survival.

Step inside HMP Glenochil – the Clackmannanshire jail that went from a detention centre for young offenders tae a high-security prison for Scotland’s most notorious inmates. We cover the riots, murders, escapes, and the infamous “Glenochil 8” that made headlines, as well as the prison’s modern role holding long-term sentences. A story of violence, reform and survival – this is the history of Gleno...

Uncover the history of Saughton Prison – from its Edwardian roots tae the modern-day controversies that still haunt its name. We dive into notorious sieges, shocking deaths in custody, life behind the bars, and the high-profile cases that put Edinburgh’s jail in the spotlight. Told straight in Glaswegian, this is the gritty story of Saughton – Scotland’s capital prison wi’ a chequered past.

In this episode we explore the west coast prisons of HMP Greenock and HMP Dumfries. From Greenock’s role as a mixed prison with notorious escapes, riots and high‑profile inmates, tae Dumfries – one of Scotland’s oldest working jails with a history of executions, overcrowding and modern controversy – we uncover the stories behind two prisons that rarely make the headlines but hold a dark place in S...

Discover the full story of Polmont – Scotland’s most infamous Young Offenders Institution. From its beginnings as Blairlodge Academy tae its transformation into a Borstal and then a YOI, we uncover the regime, the scandals, the inmates and the tragedies that made headlines. With tales of riots, reform, and lives lost inside its walls, this is the raw history of Polmont told wi’ honesty, humour and...

From the old jails of the north tae Scotland’s newest “super-prison,” this episode charts the story of HMP Craiginches, HMP Inverness and HMP Grampian. We uncover the grim conditions and scandals of Craiginches, the fearsome reputation of Inverness with its infamous 1972 riot, and how both were shut down to make way for HMP Grampian. But what was meant tae be progress has instead been plagued by v...

Enter the history of HMP Barlinnie – Scotland’s most notorious prison. Opened in 1882, “the Big Hoose” has seen it all: brutal regimes, riots, daring escapes, the feared Special Unit, and the last hanging in Scotland. From infamous gangsters tae everyday inmates, Barlinnie’s story is one of violence, survival and scandal. This is the legend of the Bar-L.

Dive into the history of HMP Perth – the “General Prison of Scotland” that once held every type of inmate, from petty thieves tae death row prisoners. Built in the 1800s, it became the stage for brutal executions, notorious inmates, prison riots and hard labour. Still standing today as one of Scotland’s oldest working jails, Perth’s story is a dark chapter in the nation’s prison history.

Before Scotland built its great prisons, there were the Bridewells – grim holding cells where men, women and even weans were crammed in together. From filthy conditions and hard labour tae floggings and public shame, the Bridewells show the brutal reality of early justice. This episode takes you inside the cells that laid the foundations for Scotland’s prison system.

Recently I featured on an episode of, "The Criminal Connection Podcast" with Terry Stone where I delved into my past experiences in prison and the scheme. The podcast was modeled as "Glasgow Gagster" which is a title I found quite humorous although some concerned voices saw it differently The content of the podcast was created at a different time in my life and now I feel is a...

In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit doon wi’ Aiden Bryson fae the east end of Glasgow — a bareknuckle boxer who smashed his way tae victory despite breaking both his wrists in the ring. Just two years after recovering fae a broken back in a car crash, Aiden opens up aboot living wi’ ADHD, his battles wi’ drug addiction, and how the scheme shaped his fire tae succeed. SIGN UP TO THE PATREON -...

In this explosive episode, Fivo sits down with recovery warrior Annemarie Ward – founder of FAVOUR UK – to uncover how she went from battling addiction to battling politicians. This one’s about fighting stigma, challenging power, and giving a voice to the voiceless. No filters, no fluff – just raw truth.#AddictionRecovery #AnnemarieWard #FavourUK #ScottishPodcast #RightToRecovery #ScotlandPolitics...

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Today I look at the recent case of Kory Mckrimmon who was murdered in a gang fight by another youth who was recently sentenced to 5 years for culpable homicide. I speak about my own experiences in gang culture and look at the factors which may contribute to young men going down this path... SIGN UP TO THE PATREON - patreon.com/PremeditatedPatterDonate here - https://ko-fi.com/premeditatedpatterSPO...

Today I look at the new meaning of fame, the flaws of the justice system, creeps in playparks, my new documentary and the recent life of Fivo.... SIGN UP TO THE PATREON  patreon.com/PremeditatedPatter Donate here - https://ko-fi.com/premeditatedpatter SPONSORS - GLOW OUT : Site - glowout.me  Sign up link - https://glowout.me/owner/register Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/78OK3KufvtS3rcXkLw...

After a recent inspectorate report done on HMP Barlinnie revealed overcrowding issues, incidents of staff brutality and an all round negative reflection of the old BAr-L. I am joined by Social Sessions & Tinpail TV to share our Real experiences in Barlinnie and whether this report is a true reflection of what really goes on in one of Scotlands oldest prisons...SIGN UP TO THE PATREON - patreon....