Personal Stories

Uncuffed producer Matt Sheppard is also a comedian. He shares some jokes from a memorable stand-up performance at the prison.

Three stories from Uncuffed producers about finding home in unexpected places — everywhere from a treehouse to a car wreck in a canal.

Uncuffed producer André Davis recognizes himself in Plato's allegory of the cave.

What 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.

Producer Jeremy Strain reads a poem about vulnerability and breaking the mask of masculinity.

Get to know the first ever group of Uncuffed storytellers at a women's prison! We're proud to share stories from the new team at the California Institution for Women.

Prison 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.

Uncuffed 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.

What happens when you get out of prison after 30 years? There's a lot of celebration, and also a lot of serious catching up to do. And who do you turn to if something goes wrong?

Last summer, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode, we’ll bring you back to the day he walked out of the San Quentin gates.