Welcome to Navigating Freedom, a podcast about freedom. The show is made by journalist Matthew Schneeman on the outside with producers inside of Solano State Prison.

This episode starts with running. Some fellas in Solano State Prison are organizing a half marathon. What’s it like to train for a long distance race in a prison yard in 100 degree heat? We have stories about firefighting before prison and after. And an incredible story of how to host at wedding in prison, in spite of everything— dancing, real flowers, and certain clothing, being banned.

Produced by Bryan Mazza, Lisa Strong, Damon L Cooke

Lead Producer: Matthew Schneeman

Featuring: Joe Mantenin, Kyle Fletcher, Blaine and Christina Bowker.

This podcast is made by The Uncuffed Project, a nor for profit that works to help reintegrate people leaving prison. To learn more about the Uncuffed Project go to https://www.theuncuffedproject.org/