Ryan Pagan
Ryan C. Pagan is a storyteller and multimedia producer raised in Riverside, California. He is currently the Program Lead of Forward This Productions at San Quentin State Prison. Ryan believes in changing society's perceptions of incarcerated people, and works to provide opportunities to at-risk youth.
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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. -
UncuffedThe Uncuffed producers can't vote. But you better believe they still have opinions. On this episode, ballot measures that would change prison life in California. -
UncuffedIn California, incarcerated people legally have to work. One thing the jobs have in common? The next-to-nothing pay. Uncuffed gets down to business on the topic of involuntary servitude. -
CrosscurrentsBefore prison, Javier Serna was on the run for 14 years. He shares what it was like to build a life in hiding and the rehabilitation that can happen despite incarceration. -
UncuffedRyan Pagan at San Quentin on “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers’ favorite songs. -
UncuffedPrison conditions make it difficult to grieve inside. How do you process loss when you’re alone, when crying isn’t ok, and asking for help can be dangerous? -
UncuffedSan Quentin producers reflect on the lessons –– both good and bad –– that are passed down from family. -
We're kicking off the third season of Uncuffed with a story about one unlikely step toward California prison reform — it involves nets, sweatbands, and paddles. -
CrosscurrentsThere’s no shortage of sports at San Quentin, from basketball to pickleball. Uncuffed producer Ryan Pagan interviewed Sports Editor Timothy Hicks on his reporting.
