Uncuffed is a show made by people behind bars in California prisons. We share intimate stories of our struggles and triumphs, and... more
Uncuffed is pleased to share the new podcast, Track Change. Follow a group of men in Richmond, Virginia as they... more
In California, incarcerated people legally have to work. One thing the jobs have in common? The next-to-nothing pay. Uncuffed gets... more
Brian Asey at San Quentin on "All My Life," by K-Ci & JoJo. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we... more
Childhood trauma, embracing differences, and putting your heart out there - what it feels like to return home after prison.... more
Anthony Ivy and Timothy Hicks on “Locked Up” by Lil Durk and "Grinding All My Life" by Nipsey Hussle. It’s... more
Meet an Uncuffed producer as he leaves prison. Luis shares his hopes for a new life, and his colleagues inside... more
Steve Brooks at San Quentin on “Ambitionz Az A Ridah,” by Tupac Shakur. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we... more
A founding Uncuffed producer visits prison again, this time as a free man. Tommy "Shakur" Ross shares stories and advice... more
Bryan Mazza at Solano on "The World I Know," by Collective Soul. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen... more
People in prison are no stranger to stereotypes. This week, stories about breaking stereotypes everywhere from the classroom to the... more
Ryan Pagan at San Quentin on “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to... more
When violence has been normal for so long, it can be difficult to give it up. The Uncuffed team at... more
bf thames at Solano on "Take Me To Church" by Hozier. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to... more
Prison conditions make it difficult to grieve inside. How do you process loss when you’re alone, when crying isn’t ok,... more
Greg Eskridge at San Quentin on “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to... more
Can pets in prison create healing? Uncuffed goes inside a special dog training program at Solano, and shares what it’s... more
Jay Evans at Solano on "Stomp!" by The Brothers Johnson. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our... more
San Quentin producers reflect on the lessons –– both good and bad –– that are passed down from family.Learn more,... more
Anthony Caravalho at San Quentin on "Love, Me" by Collin Raye. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to... more
The Solano team shares their stories of maintaining love from behind bars, and the intense heartbreak of losing someone you... more
Juan Haines at San Quentin on "Dear Mama" by Tupac Shakur. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to... more
Earlier this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an ambitious goal to transform San Quentin State Prison. His plans for... more
Uncuffed, the award-winning podcast hosted by people in San Quentin and Solano State Prisons, is back for its third season!Learn... more
In our previous episode, a team of formerly incarcerated producers visited a prison from another planet. Or at least that's... more
Last summer, some formerly incarcerated graduates of the Uncuffed program traveled to Norway to see how prisons work over... more
Last summer, the Uncuffed team was invited to the world’s first International Prison Radio Conference in Oslo, Norway. Formerly incarcerated... more
For people in prison, the holiday season can be a painful time. Many miss their families and traditions. But it’s... more
At Folsom State Prison, Wendell El-Amin James gravitated towards incarcerated Muslims out of a need for protection. But ultimately his... more
In this season of gratitude, two founding co-hosts of Uncuffed, Tommy "Shakur" Ross and Thanh Tran, give a special update... more
Growing up, Uncuffed Producer Thanh Tran never truly felt like he had a home. He was raised in the foster... more
Earlier this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an ambitious goal to transform San Quentin State Prison. His plans for the new... more