Prison Chronicles

Gary Roberts was just 17 years old when he first entered the Australian prison system. What followed was a remarkable life of crime, imprisonment and escape. Over the years, Gary would escape from prison six times. But behind the extraordinary escapes lies a much darker story. In this episode of Prison Chronicles, Gary speaks openly about his troubled childhood, the physical and sexual abuse he su...

Corey O'Donnell spent years working inside the New South Wales prison system. During that time, he experienced the violence, trauma and everyday pressures that come with working behind the walls. But when Corey eventually walked away from the prison system, part of the job came home with him. In this episode of Prison Chronicles, Corey speaks openly about his career as a Prison Officer, the experi...

John Killick has spent more than 30 years behind bars, with a criminal history spanning more than six decades. In Part Two of this extensive interview, John continues his remarkable story, taking Prison Chronicles deeper into his years inside some of Australia's toughest prisons and the people he encountered along the way. John talks about life inside Goulburn during one of the prison's most viole...

John Killick has spent more than 30 years behind bars, with a criminal history spanning more than six decades. Bank robber. Gambler. Prison escapee. And the man at the centre of one of the most daring prison escapes in Australian history. In Part One of this extensive interview, John sits down with Prison Chronicles to tell his story in his own words. He talks about his early life, his introductio...

Officer A and Mrs A return for Part II of The Follow Up Episode. The questions from Prison Chronicles Patreon subscribers continue, as Sid puts more of your questions directly to Officer A and Mrs A. In the concluding part of this special follow up, they continue their candid conversation about the events explored throughout The Officer A Series, their experiences through the years that followed,...

Officer A returns to Prison Chronicles, and this time he is joined by Mrs A. Following The Officer A Series, Prison Chronicles Patreon subscribers were invited to submit the questions they wanted answered. In Part I of this special two part follow up, Sid sits down with Officer A and Mrs A to put those questions directly to them, as they reflect on their experiences, the aftermath of the case and...

High above the prison walls, Tower Officers had one job: make sure nobody escaped. Sounds simple enough. Join former Prison Officer Sid Punts as he explores the history, duties and realities of working the prison towers, with hilarious stories from the Officers who sometimes found themselves in more trouble than the inmates below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia, as we know it today, began with chains, convict ships and brutal colonial punishment. Join former Prison Officer Sid Punts as he explores over 230 years of Australian penal history, revealing the people, places and events that shaped the correctional system we know today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live Show – Ask a Prison Officer Anything (Part 2) The questions keep coming in Part 2 of my Prison Chronicles live show. A live audience asked two prison officers anything they wanted about life inside prison — from violence and prison culture to what officers really deal with every day. Nothing was scripted. Nothing was off limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live Show – Ask a Prison Officer Anything (Part 1) What do people really want to know about life inside prison? In this special live episode of Prison Chronicles , a live audience was invited to ask anything they wanted about gaol — and nothing was off limits. Two prison officers. No scripts. Just honest answers from inside the walls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Prison Chronicles is a tribute to the great man George Reed. He was a champion cyclist, a sailor, a Prison Officer for nearly 40 years.....and an OPERA SINGER! He was a great friend of mine, and had many stories to tell. Here are some of his stories from his unpublished book...Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Prison Chronicles... Rebecca Butterfield is one of the most violent & dangerous inmates Australia has ever seen. And she's about to be released. Despite a long and violent history behind bars, and the NSW Government continually attempting to keep her in Prison - they've run out of options. I spoke to retired Prison Officers who have dealt with Rebecca over the years, and the...

What happens when a former prison officer sits down with a former inmate? No scripts. No filters. Just the real story. From maximum-security prisons to the unexpected power of laughter behind bars — Andrew Hamilton shares what really happens when your world collapses and prison becomes reality. Only Sid Punts asks the questions you actually want answered. This is the interview you won’t hear anywh...

The stunning conclusion of the Officer A series. Where do you stand? Was Officer A doing his job?...or did he deserve to be brought to Justice? Have your say on Prison Chronicles podcast socials or at www.prisonchroniclespodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we go again!!! Another Trial! Prison Officers are told that if they follow the rules...they will be OK. Don't believe everything you hear!!! This series is a MUST listen for anyone that has a loved one in Corrective Services, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE TRIAL Officer A is now on trial for MURDER. What happens when a Prison Officer is on the other side of the judicial system? Hear his story - in his own words - only on PRISON CHRONICLES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wheels of Justice turn slowly. After Officer A's charges are upgraded to MURDER...what happens now? Hear the TRUE story, from the man himself... This is The Officer A Series...only on PRISON CHRONICLES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of the Officer A series, we look at what happens when a fatal shooting occurs. What is the process? What support is there? What happens now? Hear Officer A's incredible story. Only on PRISON CHRONICLES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prison Officers face what most people fear. It is a TOUGH job. But we just get on with it. In 2019, an Officer was confronted with a scenario, that EVERY Officer trains for... but NEVER wants to experience, For the first time...he tells his story. This is PART 1 of a 6 part series.. You won't believe it until you've heard it al!!!!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

In 2019, a Prison Officer was faced with a scenario every officer trains for… but hopes never happens. In just 11 seconds, a decision was made that would change everything. For the first time, Officer A tells his story — from the moment it happened, to everything that followed. This is the full story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prisons can be scary places. They are old, dark, and have a history of violence and death. I put a shoutout to ex-Officers to see if they had any paranormal experiences working in prison, and I was inundated with stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On any given day there are enough inmates being transported around NSW by road to fill a whole prison. This episode tells the stories of what it’s like driving the bus that no-one wants to be on - inmate or Officer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inmates will always try to escape prison. They try so often, I had to do a 2nd episode on Escpaes. In this episode we tell more of the stories of inmates that were successful, and not so successful, in their attempts to break out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inmates often require medical treatment outside of the walls of the gaol. It is a dangerous job, mixing inmates, Officers, and members of the public - and it doesn't always go to plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prison Officers always have to be aware of their surroundings. You can have all the training in the world, but in Prison, you never know what's going to happen. Sometimes things just go bad! A whole episode of the chaos that happens inside maximum security Prisons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.