Greg Eskridge
Uncuffed Co-DirectorGreg Eskridge is a founding member and Co-Director of the Uncuffed radio program and podcast. He hosted Season 4 of the podcast and served as Associate Program Director in between the leadership fellowship and his current role as Co-Director. For over a decade in San Quentin, Greg fostered an atmosphere of professionalism and dedication which led to the program producing great content and winning numerous awards. On July 23, 2024, Greg was released from San Quentin prison after serving 30 years and 25 days. He was welcomed by family, friends, and both current and former members of the KALW team. A few months later, Greg began working full-time as Uncuffed’s first Leadership Fellow, preparing him for leadership roles in the program. Greg looks forward to continuing to elevate the voices of system-impacted individuals.
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UncuffedIn the final episode of Season 4, host Greg Eskridge talks to other formerly incarcerated media makers — filmmaker Thanh Tran and Ear Hustle host and co-founder Earlonne Woods — about how to keep fighting the good fight. -
UncuffedNormally, on Uncuffed, we don’t talk about people’s crimes. We believe people are more than their crimes. But it’s impossible to tell Greg’s full story without acknowledging this part of it. Today, in a short episode, Greg Eskridge shares a message about what happened over 30 years ago, and how he is taking accountability. -
UncuffedThree stories from Uncuffed producers about finding home in unexpected places — everywhere from a treehouse to a car wreck in a canal. -
UncuffedWhat does a mother’s love feel like? Greg finally has an honest conversation with his mother about his childhood. And, we’ll hear about the challenges of being a mother from prison. -
UncuffedA few years ago, Uncuffed producer Edmond Richardson married the love of his life in the visiting room at San Quentin. Edmond came home late last year, and so much has happened since the episode aired three years ago. Listen until the end for a fun update!
Uncuffed will be back with brand new episodes on June 19. -
UncuffedPrison food is infamously...not great. That’s why folks often daydream about memorable meals from their pasts and find creative ways to make their own food inside their cells. We’ll hear about the magic of a shared meal and how it can bridge divides in and outside of prison. -
UncuffedHave you ever lied to someone because you thought the truth would be too painful for them to hear? How being honest with your family while you’re still in prison can be both difficult, and rewarding. -
UncuffedNames. We’re all born with them, and collect even more throughout our lives: nicknames, gang names, pet names. But, when you want to change your name, and the person behind it? -
UncuffedUncuffed goes back in time to the early '90s, to talk about life changing moments like the LA Riots, the unforgettable music, and the rage that came out of it all. -
KALW didn’t just offer me a platform—they gave me something far more profound through Uncuffed: a sense of purpose, security, stability and the dignity of being seen.
