Uncuffed

One of the unfortunate stereotypes about men's prisons is that they are full of bad dads and absent fathers. But if you spent any time with the people host Greg Eskridge did, it's clear that it's not true.Today on the show, we'll hear uplifting stories and positive memories of fathers and foster parents, and a special conversation about how fatherhood defines so many prison experiences — from being parented before prison to being a parent when you get out.Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.uncuffed.org.Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you.Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.

Uncuffed is excited to present an episode from our friends at Concrete Mama, a prison podcast from Unincarcerated Productions inside the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla.Concrete Mama just wrapped up their second season, and they’ve done episodes on everything from solitary confinement to foster care, to restorative justice.This episode, called "One Day At A Time," is all about addiction and recovery. And when you listen, it doesn’t feel like you’re hearing a podcast from the outside looking in. It feels like you’re pulling up a chair and sitting right in the middle of a recovery meeting. You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and by email at [email protected]. Uncuffed will be back with new episodes on September 23rd.

Family can mean a lot of different things. It can be the people we grew up with or the community we choose to keep close. Sometimes, we find family in unexpected places. In this episode, our producers discover long-lost relatives, learn about siblings they didn’t know they had, and even meet family members who surprisingly came back into their lives. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.uncuffed.org. Check out more DJ sets from the Uncuffed Playlist on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@weareuncuffed. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you.Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.

The saying tells us that we should “dance like no-one is watching.” That’s easier said than done in prison, where lots of people are watching and many of them are judging. In this episode, we’re talking about it anyway. We’re breaking it down, busting a move, cutting a rug; we’ll hear stories about how dancing in prison can be a bridge between cultures or a way to connect with your kids. Dancing can break your heart, or it could even save your life.Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.uncuffed.org.Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you.Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.

In sports, even when the game is extremely physical, sometimes the biggest tests happen in our own minds. In this episode, we'll hear pieces from San Quentin and The California Institution for Women that show how healthy competition can help us connect us to other people and push us to do better ourselves. And even with a special chess match or a middle school track meet, those challenges can be way more than just games.Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.uncuffed.orgOur work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you.Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook.