Life After Prison
Episodes
Our Compassion Is What Makes Us Human - Daisy-May Hudson
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Life After Prison, we’re joined by filmmaker Daisy-May Hudson. In 2013, Daisy-May was living in a hostel with her mum ...
Responding To More Comments On Social Media
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A few series back we looked at some of the comments that people had left on our social media. We responded to comments tackling the stigma of having b...
My Football Career Isn't Over Yet - Jay Emmanuel-Thomas
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guests is someone whose football journey has been anything but ordinary. From coming through the ranks at Arsenal FC, one of the most...
Labour Government Want To Remove Juries?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of last year the Labour government introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill. In this bill, the government are proposing...
They Labelled Me A Human Trafficker - Glodi Wabelua
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Glodi Wabelua. From a young age he struggled to fit in at school and soon found himself deep into...
Prison Helped Me Escape My Chaos - Nick Hadris
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Nick Hadris. Nick’s story is one of resilience, reflection, and using personal experience to help others ...
Rhia Canady
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Rhia a mother, a widow, and a woman who has transformed deep adversity into a driving force for change. In the a...
I Went To My Dad's Funeral In Handcuffs | Will Pendray
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by author and poet Will Pendray. His debut poetry collection Overgrown contains extracts from throughout his sentence, where h...
Domestic Abuse Haunted My Childhood - Charlie
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by speaker and author Charlie-Sam Newman, whose mission is simple, ‘To help people unlock their true potential’. From a v...
MOBO Award Winner Reflects On Prison and Future Plans - Scorcher
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the couch, we’re joined by someone whose story goes beyond music. A respected voice in UK rap for over 20 years, he’s starred in Top Boy ...
Prison Governor Answers All Live From HMP Brixton
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a bit different – because we’re inside HMP Brixton, recording in front of a live audience of the men who live here. And ...
I Went To Prison At 40 & Came Out A New Woman - Karen
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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A 2 Year IPP Sentence Has People In Prison For Nearly 20 Years - Marc Conway
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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2 Times Sunday Bestseller, After 3 Years In Prison - Jon Watts
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Cellmate to CEO | PAULA
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Cellmate to CEO | Christian
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Cellmate to CEO | Dan Whyte
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Cellmate to CEO | Gina
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Year Sentence For Real Life Prison Break - Big Stygs
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Turning Trauma Into Purpose After 10 Years In Prison - Chris Baker
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Surviving Child Exploitation & County Lines Grooming - Sabrina
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How Prison Turned David Haze Into A 4x World Record Holder
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From military ambitions to addiction and prison, David Haze has lived through some of life’s toughest challenges. But since his release, he’s tran...
Cellmate to CEO | Jason Frost
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Cellmate to CEO | Mandy
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Cellmate to CEO | Jacob Hill
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Cellmate to CEO | Zak
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Future of Rehabilitation: What Could Prisons Look Like?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Mental Health Challenges and Through The Gate Help with Dr Graham Durcan
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Neurodiversity, Trauma & Rehabilitation in Prison with Jenny Okolo
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Do Prisons Help or Harm Rehabilitation? With Architect Roland Karthaus
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Life After Prison is the first episode of our brand new mini series!In this first episode, Jules speaks to Roland Karthaus. He’s an arc...
The Future of Prisons? - Reflecting on this series and introducing a NEW MINI SERIES 👀
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a little different — it’s our wrap-up for the main series. Over the last few weeks, we’ve spoken to so many incredible peop...
Adjusting to Life Outside: Parenting, Challenges, and Supportive Friendships
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore what it’s really like coming out of prison and adjusting to life on the outside – especially for parents trying to ...
Both My Parents Went to Prison When I Was 15
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when both of your parents go to prison during your teenage years? Thousands of children experience this every year, but it’s something ...
That Peckham Boy: Author Kenny Imafidon on Acquittal Under Joint Enterprise
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Life After Prison, we speak with Dr Kenny Imafidon – entrepreneur, author, and criminal justice advocate from Peckham, London. At 18, K...
Life, Healing & Growth After Prison | Tony Supreme
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might remember today’s guest from way back in Series 1 – back then, he shared how music and therapy helped him rebuild his life after prison a...
15 Years In & Out of Prison — What Finally Made Me Change
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Isaiah James – also known as Resilient Lion. He spent years in and out of prison, starting from the age of 15, and was deep in ga...
The Risk Ain't Worth The Reward | No Behaviour Podcast
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Life After Prison, we’ve got Margs, Beanos, and Loons from the No Behaviour podcast joining us. These three keep it real with honest, no-fi...
How Prison Helped Me Rebuild My Life Through Yoga and Recovery
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Life After Prison, we are joined by Lisa Newman – an addiction recovery coach and founder of Recalibrate Recovery Services. Drawing on ...
The £80 Million Drug Bust That Changed My Life | Frank Stedman
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Life After Prison studio Zak & Jules are joined by Frankie Stedman. Frankie was involved in a major drug conspiracy that led to a...
From Prison to the West End | Jacob Dunne’s True Story of Change
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Life After Prison couch, Zak & Jules are joined by Jacob Dunne. At 19, Jacob was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after a one...
Introducing: Money Mondays - Employability: Interviews
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 9 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another p...
Introducing: Money Mondays - Employability: CVs
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 9 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another p...
Life After Prison The Spark | Jules
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules chats to another Jules (not confusing at all!), who is very close to becoming a qualified Solicitor. Jules is planning on suppor...
Jumpin Jack Frost: UK Jungle Legend on Music, Mental Health & Resilience
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Life After Prison, Zak & Jules sit down with Jumpin Jack Frost, one of the UK’s most iconic jungle and drum & bass DJs. F...
Life After Prison The Spark | Kemi and Tasha
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules speaks to sisters, Kemi and Tasha, who founded the organisation Reformed Development, after experiencing four years of rejection...
What Is The £700 Million Investment In Probation Actually For? | Independent Sentencing Review
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Life After Prison, Zak & Jules discuss the final report on the Sentencing Review that was released last month. They delve into topics...
Life After Prison The Spark | Kate
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jules talks to Kate, who works for NHS England as the Regional Head of Health and Justice in the East of England. For 11 years, Kate struggl...
I Started a Successful Gym Brand from Prison | Tuan
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Life After Prison studio Zak & Jules are joined by Tuan, co-founder of Gymbusy. Before launching his fitness brand, Tuan was on t...
Life After Prison The Spark | Julia
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jules chats with Julia. Released from prison 10 years ago, Julia started working in the criminal justice system, working her way up i...
Overcoming Addiction In Prison To Award Winning Artist | Kevin Devonport
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Life After Prison couch. Zak & Jules are joined by Kevin Devonport. An international award-winning self-taught artist, whose...
Life After Prison The Spark | Pri
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jules speaks to Pri, whose negative relationship with alcohol lead to multiple convictions and stints in prison. Unwavering support from the...
Myth Busting Comments About Prison
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Life After Prison Podcast Zak and Jules respond to some social media comments again, this time with the aim to dispel some myths surr...
The Spark | Kerry
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules speaks to 20-year-old Kerry, who’s only been out of prison a month at the time of recording. They chat about how losing a frie...
I Had My Baby With Me For 8 Months In Prison | Molly Ellis
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jules sits down with Molly Ellis, someone she met while they were both in prison. In 2017, after experiencing a family tragedy, Molly’s li...
The Spark | Sharon
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jules chats to Sharon. Sharon’s life on the Cornish coast is idyllic, but her life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs to get...
Responding To Comments On Social Media
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Life After Prison Podcast Zak and Jules respond to some of the comments they received on social media about a previous episode. That ...
The Spark | Sarah
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules talks to Sarah, who after years of struggling with her mental health and substance abuse, found that the warmth, support and com...
From Young Chef of the Year to Belmarsh | Natty Can Cook
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Zak and Jules welcome lifelong chef Nathaniel Mortley AKA Natty Can Cook to the Life After Prison couch. Natty shares his experiences of wor...
Introducing: Hold or Fold – Betting Shops with David Navarro & Lady Unchained
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another p...
Introducing: Hold or Fold – Introducing Ben & Steve
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life After Prison will be back with you soon but while we are finalising series 8 in the studio, we thought that we'd share some episodes of another p...
Life After Prison The Spark: Charlotte
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules chats to Charlotte, who after years of self-harm, admissions to psychiatric hospitals, and a period of time in prison, is now in...
How Do You Deal With Uncertainty?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zak and Jules discuss dealing with the fear of the unknown and how this affected them when leaving prison. They also hear from people inside about som...
Life After Prison The Spark: Scout
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules chats to Scout, a poet, writer and broadcaster. Scout, who ended up in prison after experiencing a manic state of psychosis, exp...
I Planned My Business In The Prison Kitchen | Abdul Bangura
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zak and Jules meet Abdul Bangura. Abdul has served three prison sentences. He is now a successful entrepreneur running his own aviation business. Abdu...
Life After Prison The Spark: Kiri
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules is joined by trainee barrister Kiri, whose dreams of a legal career were shaped when she was remanded in prison under joint ente...
Starting Your Own Business After Prison
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zak and Jules explore what it takes to start and manage a business after prison, sharing their own journeys and lessons learned. They discuss building...
Life After Prison The Spark: OneDa
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules sits down with rapper, OneDa. Hot off the launch of her debut album, OneDa explains how she broke into the music industry. She a...
From Medical Aspirations to Leading a Social Enterprise | Sobanan Narenthiran
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zak and Jules sit down with Sobanan Narenthiran, CEO of Breakthrough, to discuss his journey from dreaming of being a doctor to navigating life after ...
Life After Prison The Spark: Faye
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules is joined by audio producer, Faye. While in prison, Faye found herself presenting regular shows on National Prison Radio. Now, ...
Reflections, Goals and Growth
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zak and Jules explore what it’s like adjusting to life after prison, reflecting on their personal journeys, and the superstitions m...
Life After Prison The Spark: Beatrice
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules chats to Beatrice, who has very recently been released from prison. As an aspiring prison reformer, Beatrice talks about using h...
How Prison Sparked a Mission to Prevent Youth Offending | Joel Dunn
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joel Dunn, founder of The Paradigm Project, shares his journey from prison to founding a charity focused on preventing youth involvem...
Life After Prison The Spark: Barbara
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jules sits down with social impact entrepreneur, Barbara Burton. While awaiting trail, Barbara wrote a sixteen-page business pl...
Released From Prison Early?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life After Prison, Zak and Jules discuss the SDS40 scheme which facilitates early release from prison. They reflect on their own ex...
Life After Prison The Spark: Catherine
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules speaks to Catherine, a qualified personal trainer at Fitness Rush. Catherine and Jules share a love of fitness – but it’s so...
Why the Justice System Needs to Change for Women | Kate Fraser
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Life After Prison, we’re joined by Kate Fraser, Head of Practice at Women In Prison, an organisation dedicated to supporting wome...
Life After Prison The Spark: Kirsty B
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jules is in conversation with Kirsty. Kirsty had a tough childhood, and was exposed to drugs and violence from an early age, she was ...
How Do You Leave Your Old Life Behind After Jail?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zak and Jules chat through the challenges that come with leaving your old life behind after you’ve been in prison. Zak and...
Life After Prison The Spark: Michelle
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules chats to Michelle, a real force to be reckoned with. Michelle is a huge advocate for people with lived experience of prison work...
I Changed My Mindset In Jail: Kieron Bryan
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kieron Bryan is an author, entrepreneur and former prisoner. In this episode, Kieron tells Zak and Jules how while serving a long prison sentence ...
Life After Prison The Spark: Milan
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules chats to Milan. Milan works as a careers advisor, alongside studying for a degree in criminology. She’s a self confessed ‘ge...
Did You Ever Get Ghosted On A Prison Visit?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Zak and Jules discuss prison visits. They share their memories of visits they had while they were serving sentences, and talk about wh...
Life After Prison The Spark: Kirsty G
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules talks to somebody who is working hard to make prisons more supportive places for people with autism. Kirsty has an autism diagno...
A Prison Officer's Story: Alex South
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zak and Jules sit down with former Prison Officer, Alex South to discuss her time working in some of the UKs most notorious prisons i...
Life After Prison The Spark: Tracy Mackness
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules talks to successful business woman, Tracy Mackness, who’s had a huge transformation from a self-proclaimed ‘Essex Bad Girl’...
Are You Playing Catch Up With Life After Jail?
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zak and Jules talk about their experience of having their life on hold when they were in prison. They discuss how they felt the...
Life After Prison The Spark: Lilly Lewis-Bell
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules chats to Lilly about her incredible journey. After being abandoned as a child, spending two decades in abusive relationships, lo...
I Experienced White Privilege in Prison: Chris Atkins
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zak and Jules meet the film maker and host of the A Bit of A Stretch Podcast, Chris Atkins who was sentenced to 5 years for Tax Evasi...
Life After Prison The Spark: Sunnie
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jules meets Sunnie, a Prisons and Community Support Worker for ID Essence. Sunnie and Jules find many similarities between their own s...
What Stigma Do You Have To Deal With When You Have a Loved One In Jail?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zak and Jules hear from listeners about the judgement they have faced because they have a family member in prison. They also ta...
Life After Prison The Spark: Jen Joseph
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spark is a brand new strand of Life After Prison, where Jules speaks to women who have been through the CJS about The Spark they found whic...
I Made People Laugh In Jail: Nabil Abdulrashid
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zak and Jules catch up with comedian, Nabil Abdulrashid as he drops in to the studio in the midst of his Purple Pill tour. Nabil chats to Zak and Jule...
How Can I Manage My Finances After Release?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you first get out of jail, managing your finances can be tricky, even opening a bank account can be difficult. Clean Slate is an organisation tha...
What’s it Like Having a Relationship on the Outside, when you’re in jail?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zak and Jules are continuing to chew over the massive subject of relationships when one or other of the people involved are in prison. In this episode...
How Can I Rebuild My Confidence After Prison?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Life After Prison we’re throwing it back to a really important episode about building your confidence up again when you've been inside....
I Went From Care To Prison: Ian Thomas
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zak and Jules sit down with Ian Thomas to talk about his experience of the care system, and his journey from care to addiction, priso...
How Can I Manage My Health When I Leave Prison?
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're throwing it back to a really useful episode about managing your health once you have left prison. Kate Morrissey from NHS England join...
What's It Like To Have A Partner In Prison?
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zak and Jules hear from listeners who have partners in prison and talk about how tricky it can be when your loved one is behind the door. This ...
How Can I Take Care of My Mental Health After Prison?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jules and Zak are joined by Wendy Robinson from CALM to talk about taking care of your mental health after you leave prison. We talk ...
How Do you Deal with A Life Sentence? Steve Gallant
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Gallant was serving a life sentence for murder when he made headlines for tackling a terrorist on London Bridge. In part one of their conversat...