Aug 12, 202547 minS3
In this episode of Outside In , Richie & Khaliyah sit down with Jaja Soze—rapper, activist, and one of the most influential voices to come out of the UK’s street culture. Raised between Birmingham and Brixton, Jaja got...
About this Podcast:
A taste of National Prison Radio on the outside.Outside In is produced and presented by people who have previously worked at National Prison Radio whilst serving prison sentences. It shines a spotlight on opportunities that exist beyond the prison gates and provides inspiration, information and entertainment. It offers guidance and practical tips to help ease the transition back to life and will highlight organisations that help people get back on track after prison.Expect real-life stories from people who have left prison and have changed their life, including some big name guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Outside In about?
A taste of National Prison Radio on the outside. Outside In is produced and presented by people who have previously worked at National Prison Radio whilst serving prison sentences. It shines a spotlight on opportunities that exist beyond the prison gates and provides inspiration, information and entertainment.
What has Outside In covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rewriting the Script: Jaja Soze on Life After the Streets" (12 August 2025, 47 minutes), "Breaking the Cycle: Outside/In with Trailblazers Mentoring”" (29 July 2025, 21 minutes), and "Jords x Outside In: Music, Mindsets, and Messages" (22 July 2025, 25 minutes).
How often does Outside In publish?
Outside In publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Outside In?
Booking probability for Outside In is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Outside In requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Outside In's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Outside In?
The strongest fits for Outside In are Family & Social Services. Outside In has a true crime audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 29, 202521 minS3
In this episode of Outside/In , we’re spending time with Trailblazers Mentoring, a charity that supports young men in prison and after they get out through one-on-one mentoring and real-life support. Each year, they...
Jul 22, 202525 minS3In this episode Richie & Khaliyah Talk to the Croydon rapper Jords - they discuss therapy, mental health, life growing up, lyrics and being the first UK rapper to sign to Motown and much more. To contact Jords...
Jul 15, 202528 minS3In this episode, Outside In speaks with Synergy Theatre Project, a company dedicated to working with individuals who have experience in the criminal justice system. We’re joined by members of the cast from their recent...
Jul 8, 202531 minS3In this episode of Outside In , we visit the Inside Out Clothing Project —the UK’s first clothing label designed and created entirely by young people with lived experience of the justice system. Founded in 2022 by...
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- Jul 1, 202514 minS3
We’re kicking off a new series with some fresh voices! In this episode, Richie catches up with Chris and Khaliyah – the newest members of the Outside In crew. They chat about their journeys into radio, how it all...
Episode #5
Freedom, Family, Football and Fitness: Faye’s Story from HMP Styal to a brand new career in radio.
Mar 7, 202535 minS2In this episode, Faye shares her journey before, during, and after prison. Sentenced to over three years, she was determined to stay as positive as possible from the moment she arrived at HMP Styal. She discusses how...
- Feb 18, 202537 minS2
Healing from Grief and Addiction: Tony Supreme talks on Therapy and Transforming Lives In this inspiring episode, Tony Supreme takes us through his amazing journey from prison to being a CEO and record...
- Feb 11, 202528 minS2
Born Behind Bars dives into the untold stories of pregnancy and motherhood in prison. In this episode, we hear from Simone, a mother of 2 who gave birth just three weeks before starting her sentence, she opens up about...
Feb 4, 202517 minS2In this episode, we talk to Toni, the first female steel fixer in the UK. While spending time in HMP Styal with the help of Procure Plus , she found a second chance in the construction industry. Toni shares her journey...
Episode #1
Dusty Knuckle Bakery and Switchback
Jan 28, 202526 minS2The Outside In team visits Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Dalston, where Mo spent three months working after his release, gaining valuable experience and barista skills. They chat with members of the team, including founder...
Episode #10
Rapper and Actor Scorcher meets Outside In
Dec 17, 202428 minS1Actor and rapper Scorcher talks to Richie about his time in prison, his career so far and plans for the future. You don't want to miss this one. To find out more about Scorcher...
- Dec 10, 202415 min
In this episode, we introduce Mo, the latest graduate from NPR at HMP Brixton, who is now working on Outside In . We also highlight Hilary, a seasoned presenter of Outside In , who has been hosting the show in...
Nov 26, 202422 minS1The Outside In team went to XO Bikes in Lewisham. XO Bikes provides second chances to prison leavers, offering them meaningful work and opportunities to build a brighter future. They run regular training sessions for...
Nov 19, 202445 minS1Michael Franzese sits down with the Outside In team to talk about his life growing up in the Colombo family - one of the notorious New York crime families, his father going to prison and how he became a made man . He...
Nov 12, 202434 minS1Abdul Bangura shares how he went from being on the wing ( in prison) to setting up a food business after prison (selling wings) to selling airplane parts ( selling wings). He talks about how a chance encounter with a...
Nov 5, 202422 minS1The Outside In team went to meet with Elite Project Services in Maidstone to find out more about the training they do with prisoners and prison leavers. We talk to Martin Dunne the founder and CEO of EPS who set up the...
Oct 29, 202429 minS1Hak Baker opens up about his journey growing up on the Isle of Dogs East London and the transformative experiences that shaped him. He shares the story of learning to play guitar while in prison and how the tragic loss...
Oct 22, 202428 minS1Mercury nominated Berwyn shares his experinces with Richie of coming to the UK from Trinidad as a child and the struggles he and his family went through due to their immigration status. He has recently released the...
Oct 15, 202420 minS1The Outside In team head to the Timpson HQ to hear about the employment opportunities they offer for people in prison and for those leaving prison. They speak to The Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Timpson - Darren...
Recent guests
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Professor Laura Abbott
Professor of Maternal Health and Criminal Justice, Pregnancy in Prison Partnership International
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David Williams
Professor of Public Health, Professor of African and African American Studies, The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation
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Michael Franzese
Keynote Speaker and Former Underboss, Columbre crime family
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Kyle
Trailblazers Mentoring
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