45 Best Prison Podcasts

1. Ear Hustle

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Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that's what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography...MORE Hosts Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods
Producer/Network Ear Hustle & Radiotopia
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2. Prison Radio Audio Feed

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Prison Radio records and broadcasts the voices of prisoners, centering their analyses and experiences in the movements against mass incarceration and state repression.
Host Mumia Abu-Jamal
Producer/Network Prison Radio
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3. Wrongful Conviction

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Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, and Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and podcast host Lauren Bright Pacheco, Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others continue to languish, with some even facing execution on death row...MORE Hosts Maggie Freleng, Lauren Bright Pacheco, Jason Flom
Producer/Network Lava for Good+
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Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Rattling The Bars

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Rattling the Bars puts the voices of the people most harmed by our system of mass incarceration at the center of our reporting on the fight to end it. The show was founded by the late Black Panther and political prisoner Marshall 'Eddie' Conway, and is now hosted by Charles Hopkins, better known as Mansa Musa, who himself spent 48 years behind bars.Rattling the Bars offers an honest look at the lives of prisoners, returning citizens, their families, and their communities...MORE Host Charles Hopkins
Producer/Network The Real News Network
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 317.5KTwitter 89KInstagram 19.6K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Prison Focus Radio

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California Prison Focus Radio archive, from KPOO 89.5 FM
Producer/Network California Prison Focus
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6. Beyond Prisons

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Beyond Prisons is a podcast on justice, mass incarceration, and prison abolition. Hosted by @phillyprof03 & @bsonenstein
Hosts Brian Nam-Sonenstein, Kim Wilson
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7. Everyday Injustice

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Davis Vanguard Podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
Host David Greenwald
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8. Prison Pipeline

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KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon
Hosts Karen James, Adam Carpinelli, Emma Lugo, Doug Mcvay
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9. Prison POD Productions

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Prison POD, P.O. Box 294, Orono, ME 04473 email: prisongram@prisonpod.org 07/05/24 -  Website:   https://prisonpod.org   Those who may be hearing impaired can view on YouTube (link below) and use the Closed Captioning.         Season 1 is not available on YouTube.You can also find Season 2 on YouTube! You can also listen to all of the Inside Death Row: NC and Life Without Parole on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@valeriecartonio2025/podcastsNew Programming: North Carolina Field Ministers podcast 'Changing Lives, Changing Culture' can be found on YouTube:https://youtube...MORE Host Valerie L. Cartonio
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10. Uncuffed

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Uncuffed empowers people in California prisons to tell their own stories. The award-winning collaboration between incarcerated student producers and professional journalists shines light on the human experience of people before, during, and after their prison terms. The new Season 4 is hosted by formerly incarcerated producer Greg Eskridge.https://www.WeAreUncuffed.orgMORE Host Greg Eskridge
Producer/Network KALW
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11. JUSTICE with prison philanthropist Edwina Grosvenor

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Welcome to JUSTICE, a podcast brought to you by the charity One Small Thing. New voices and intelligent discussion around criminal justice, with founder and prison philanthropist Edwina Grosvenor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Edwina Grosvenor
Producer/Network One Small Thing
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12. Curtain The Podcast

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This is Curtain a podcast where we pull back the blinds to shine a light on the darkest parts of our justice system and ask who are the victims?Could an Aboriginal man who has served 25 years in prison for Murder be innocent?Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson MORE Hosts Amy McQuire, Martin Hodgson
Producer/Network CurtainThePodcast
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13. Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison

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Randall Via-- Red Onion Randy -- was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2001. In this podcast Randy reports on daily life in Red Onion State Prison, the supermax facility in the Virginia Appalachians where he is serving his sentence.MORE Host Randall Via
Producer/Network Prison Audio
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14. Death or Prison

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Within the United States, there are currently 2.3 million people in prisons, jails and correctional facilities. Approximately 10 million men, women and youth pass through jail or prisons yearly. Our podcasts are produced to reduce these numbers. The men on the Death or Prison program know what incarceration is and offer their personal experiences in order to tell how a second chance can become a new life. As the episodes unfold, the perspectives of the panel and their guests unlock an undeniable and enlightening path illuminated by their faith.MORE Host Ken McKenzie
Producer/Network Lean On Me USA
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15. The Prison Show

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The Prison Show is a live radio program airing Fridays from 9 11 pm Central Time on KPFT FM 90.1 Houston, streaming at www.kpft.org. The Prison Show on 90.1 FM KPFT in Houston uses the first hour to discuss issues of interest to convicts. The second hour features shout-outs from family and friends in the free world to their loved ones behind bars. David Collingsworth is our Producer, and our Hostess is Dani Allen. Ex-con and gay activist Ray Hill founded 'The Prison Show' on Houston's KPFT 90...MORE Hosts Hank Lamb, Tanika Solomon
Producer/Network David Collingsworth - Producer 90.1 FM KPFT - The Prison Show
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16. Prison: The Hidden Sentence Podcast

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Welcome. The purpose of this podcast and it's blog is to help educate and empower those who have or had a loved one in prison. Raising awareness one story at a time.Did you know that the chances are very high that someone you know has had a loved one incarcerated? Or maybe you are part of the millions of people in the US population who has had a loved one in the prison system? This Podcast is for you. Indirectly we are all affected, and if you have a loved one in prison you are probably doing the time even though you committed no crime...MORE Host Julia Lazareck
Producer/Network Julia Lazareck
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17. CARAPATAGE, contre toutes les cages !

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Carapatage est une émission contre les prisons, la répression et le contrôle, à travers l'actualité de l'enfermement mais aussi son histoire, en racontant les luttes à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur, en échangeant ce qu'on a vu, lu et entendu.En direct tous les premier et troisième mercredi du mois de 20h30 à 22h sur Radio Libertaire, 89...MORE Producer/Network Carapatage
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18. The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

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What types of organisation, institution and industries are performing work that tests human resilience and evokes powerful feelings of shame, sadness, fear and disgust? Does working with people who commit serious crimes like rape and murder affect the staff who work with them? How do you overcome adversity and protect yourself from burnout or compassion fatigue? Naomi Murphy and David Jones have decades of experience of working in prisons and other forensic settings...MORE Hosts David Jones, Dr. Naomi Murphy
Producer/Network Podcasters David Jones & Dr Naomi Murphy
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19. On The Recyard: Women's Prison Podcast

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Join Marci Marie and Toonche as they spill all the details of their combined 35 years of lived experience inside of the Texas prison system.
Hosts Jennifer Toon, Marci Marie
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20. The Prison Officer Podcast

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The Prison Officer Podcast is a place where prison officers and correctional staff share their experiences, discuss leadership, cope with stress, and learn survival strategies for one of the toughest careers out there. Hosted by Michael Cantrell, this podcast delves into the lives, dreams, and challenges faced by those who work inside the walls of our nation's prisons. It features interviews, insights, and discussions related to the unique and demanding world of corrections...MORE Host Michael Cantrell
Producer/Network Michael Cantrell
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21. Life After Prison

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A podcast for anyone who has spent time in prison or is close to someone who has. Featuring incredible stories from people who've been inside, plus advice and support for those recently released. Follow us at @afterprisonpod on Instagram and X and @lifeafterprisonpod on TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Zakarriyah Katakyie Addae-kodua Khalil, Jules Rowan
Producer/Network Prison Radio Podcasts
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22. The Secret Life of Prisons

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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. The podcast tells the hidden stories from behind bars. Paula Harriott is Chief Executive of Unlock. She spent time in prison and now works to help those who have been to prison to contribute to the debate around crime and justice. Phil Maguire is the Chief Executive of the Prison Radio Association. He's worked in prisons for two decades and received an OBE for services to radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Phil Maguire, Paula Harriott
Producer/Network Prison Radio Association
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23. Prison Breakdown

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A podcast about prisons. Hosted by Prof. Eric Bronson and Prof. Beck Strah.
Hosts Eric Bronson, Beck Strah
Producer/Network Professors Eric Bronson & Beck Strah
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24. Peaceful Prisons Podcast

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Join Abbe and Baylen as they chat with prison impacted humans about their experience, the change that we all need to make, our justice system, and more! New episodes drop every Thursday!
Hosts Baylen Parada, Abbe Marten
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25. Voices from the Other Side

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26. Do Your Own Time

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A Podcast about going to prison in Canada. This is a first hand account. This is me telling my story of incarceration. From arrest to parole. Good, bad, and ugly.Find us on Instagram and TikTok @doyourowntimepodcast. Email me doyourowntimepodcast@gmail.comMORE Host Former Inmate
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27. Prison Audio

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Welcome to Prison Audio! Your source for all things related to life behind bars— from parole board hearings to in-depth interviews with incarcerated individuals and beyond. Get a rare look inside the prison experience, hear untold stories, and gain insights into the complex world of the justice system.Follow Prison Audio Online:Website: www.PrisonAudio.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/PrisonAudioTwitter: https://twitter.com/prisonaudioTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@prisonAudioWant to be on one of our podcasts?Voicemail Line: 1-800-366-0911Email: Stories@PrisonAudio.comMORE Producer/Network Prison Audio
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28. Inside the Prison World

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We interview correctional officers and former inmates on the life inside prison.
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29. Outside In

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A taste of National Prison Radio on the outside.Outside In is produced and presented by people who have previously worked at National Prison Radio whilst serving prison sentences. It shines a spotlight on opportunities that exist beyond the prison gates and provides inspiration, information and entertainment. It offers guidance and practical tips to help ease the transition back to life and will highlight organisations that help people get back on track after prison.Expect real-life stories from people who have left prison and have changed their life, including some big name guests...MORE Producer/Network Prison Radio Podcasts
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30. Incarceration Nations Network

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A podcast by formerly incarcerated leaders from around the world.Incarceration Nations Network is a partner-led organisation that is: globally minded but locally grounded, attuned to problems but driven by solutions, focused on systemic change even as we work to clean up the mess of mass incarceration in the here and now. We are committed to transnational solidarity, intersectionality, working toward a world without prisons and ensuring that those directly impacted by the justice system lead the way to its radical reimagining.MORE Host James Leonard
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31. The 98% - Life After Prison

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 This podcast is dedicated to the 98% of people incarcerated in North Carolina who will eventually be released from prison back into their communities, often with few, if any resources. Through the voices of people in transition and those who support them, we explore hurdles and life long barriers many justice-involved people confront whether getting a drivers license, finding housing, or trying to find a job...MORE Hosts Judy Van Wyk, April Barber Scales
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32. PRISON SENTENCES

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What if I wrote letters to notorious criminals in jail and NEVER mentioned their crimes?  Would they write me back? Each episode of PRISON SENTENCES, focuses on one criminal, the letter I wrote to them and the one I got back. In other words, a prisoner sentenced to life, writing someone who needs to get a life.  PRISON SENTENCES. Where my humour… is the real crime. MORE Host Marshall Jay Kaplan
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33. Reimagining Prison

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Welcome to the Reimagining Prison Podcast. Host Sam Dye will be interviewing thought leaders in the field of Corrections to get their thoughts on what it would mean to reimagine prison in America. Join us as we explore making safer communities inside and out.Prison Fellowship is a Christian non-profit organization that aims to restore those affected by crime and incarceration by helping men and women in prison achieve holistic life transformation and emerge as productive citizens.For more information contact reimaginingprisonpodcast@pfm.orgMORE Host Sam Dye
Producer/Network Prison Fellowship
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34. Bird Podcast | Stories from prison

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Bird Podcast investigates what it really means to do time in the UK prison system. One topic, two chicks, three points of view. Explores themes around mental health, women in prison, UK gangs, knife crime, life sentences & rehabilitation.MORE Hosts Kate Littler, Nina McNamara
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35. Life of a Lifer

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'Life of A Lifer' podcast hosted by Designed Conviction founder, Taylor Tom, in conjunction with co-host Cecilia Conley, Wife of a Lifer. Taylor Tom Conley is serving a life without the possibility of parole sentence and opens his life up to give a unique perspective, one you may not hear about in the media. The human perspective, not only from him, but he invites others to share their stories and experiences.MORE Hosts Taylor Tom, Cecilia Conley
Producer/Network Designed Conviction
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36. Forgotten Prison

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McNeil Island in South Puget Sound is the Alcatraz you've never heard of. The now-abandoned prison on McNeil operated for 136 years. Today, the island is home to the Special Commitment Center, which houses Washington state's 'sexually violent predators.' A collaboration between KNKX and the Washington State Historical Society, Forgotten Prison tells the stories of inmates, guards, and children who grew up on the island. The history of this forgotten place can tell us a lot about how and why we lock people up.MORE Hosts Simone Alicea, Paula Wissel
Producer/Network KNKX Public Radio
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37. Hutchinson News » Inside Prison Walls

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The latest interviews and special features from The Hutchinson News.
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38. Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars

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Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars is a podcast hosted by Sam and Tony, two Asian-American men who defy the typical narratives surrounding prison life in the United States. Having met behind bars, they share a unique perspective on incarceration, rehabilitation, and the journey of reintegration into society. Through a mix of personal stories, candid discussions, and insights into the peculiarities and challenges of prison life, they aim to demystify stereotypes and shed light on the human stories within the prison system...MORE Hosts Sam, Tony
Producer/Network Envoice Media
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39. The Prison Podcast

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The Prison Podcast gives voice to survivors of violent crimes and the individuals convicted of those crimes, uncovering powerful stories that are often excluded from public discourse.Hosted by Diane Kahn, Executive Director of Humans of San Quentin, the podcast focuses on the transformative process of Victim Offender Dialogue—a facilitated meeting in a prison setting where survivors of harm meet face-to-face with those responsible for it. This process allows both sides to share their experiences, ask and answer difficult questions, and explore the potential for understanding and healing...MORE Host Diane Kahn
Producer/Network Humans of San Quentin
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40. Canada's Prison Podcast

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If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to serve time in Canada then this is the podcast for you.   Raw and unfiltered, We bring you real stories from people who have spent time inside Canada's prison system.  Canada's prison podcast is produced by Prison Audio and is part of the Prison Podcast Network.  Check out or website www.PrisonAudio.com to find all of our podcast. MORE Producer/Network Prison Audio
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41. Inmate Talk

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'Inmate Talk' is a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives of those who have been incarcerated. We aim to uncover the stories behind the bars—exploring not only how they ended up in prison but also the personal and societal factors that led them there.Content Focus: • The Journey to Incarceration: Some episode will feature a conversation with an inmate, delving into their personal story. We'll explore the circumstances and decisions that led them to a life of crime. • Innocence vs...MORE Host Anthony Robertos Cortes Bonds
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