Season 4, Ep. 9 - Finding Home

Greg 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.

Anthony Ivy is an Associate Producer with Uncuffed, originally from north Stockton, California. He began his journey with the inside team and has since transitioned to the outside team at KALW's Uncuffed. Anthony has produced a couple of successful stories, including “Hole in the Heart,” which was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" and Snap Judgment. He also produced "Treehouse Adventures," which aired on Snap Judgment. Currently, Anthony is working with the Uncuffed DJ Playlist program as an associate producer. With a belief that the sky is the limit, he is open to learning new things and is eager for everyone to witness his journey, growth, and story.

Anthony Gomez is a film producer with Forward This Productions at San Quentin. He is passionate about storytelling and sees Uncuffed as another avenue to grow and develop in. Anthony hopes to have an impact on the false narratives surrounding people that are incarcerated. He's been incarcerated since the age of 18 and knows the transformation people can have when given opportunity and empowerment.

Matt Sheppard is a graduate of The Last Mile’s Audio/Video program and is an award winning film producer. His film Dying Alone is currently being played in the SF MOMA. He was a lead producer and facilitator for the award-winning Uncuffed podcast and audio storytelling program. On August 18, 2026, after 24 years of incarceration, Matt paroled from San Quentin. Now that he is free, he plans on pursuing careers in radio, filmmaking and comedy.

Thanh Tran is a media-maker and journalist, raised in South Sacramento. Thanh left San Quentin in 2022, is a Senior Policy and Communications Fellow with the Ella Baker Center, and an Advisory Board member for Uncuffed.