Uncuffed
Uncuffed empowers people in California prisons to tell their own stories. The award-winning collaboration between incarcerated student producers and professional journalists shines light on the human experience of people before, during, and after their prison terms. The new Season 4 is hosted by formerly incarcerated producer Greg Eskridge.
Latest Episodes
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In 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. -
Normally, 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. -
Three stories from Uncuffed producers about finding home in unexpected places — everywhere from a treehouse to a car wreck in a canal. -
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. -
A 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. -
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. -
As a little kid, Anthony Ivy thought to himself, “When I grow up, I want to be a hustler.” He got what he wanted, but he also ended up in prison. Eventually, that same drive led him to a brand new hustle on the outside. This time, it’s legal. -
Have 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. -
Names. 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? -
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.
