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 involved in crime from a young age and ended up in prison in the 1990s—back when there were no TVs in cells and you were still slopping out with a metal bucket.

He talks honestly about life back then, how PDC came to be labelled a 'gang' and what it took to truly turn things around.

Today, Jaja’s using his experience to help young people find a different path—through music, business, mentoring, and community work - He’s building a legacy that’s about growth, not just survival.

🔗 Explore more of Jaja’s work here: linktr.ee/jajasoze

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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 work with around 150 people, starting about six months before release and continuing for up to a year on the outside.

We hear from Yemi, one of the mentors, and Kyle, who connected with Trailblazers while in prison. Kyle was released last yea and since then, a lot has changed for him. He’s now at university studying Business Management and working with Trailblazers to support others. He recently gave a guest talk at the University of East London to youth work students about what it really takes to work with young men in the justice system.

It’s a conversation about second chances, showing up for people, and what happens when someone believes in you—even when the system doesn’t.

To find out more about Trailblazers their website is :

🔗 trailblazersmentoring.org.uk

If you want to get in touch with Outside In - you can email us at

[email protected]

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In 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:

• Instagram: 📸 @jordsonline
• Spotify: 🎧 Jords on Spotify
• YouTube: ▶️ Jords on YouTube

If you want to contact Outside in you can email us on [email protected]

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In 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 production The Providers. Daniella shares her powerful story of being released from prison and stepping straight into rehearsals the very next day. Alongside her, we hear from other cast members and Esther, the Artistic Director of Synergy. Together, they reflect on how The Providers came to life, the creative process behind the production, and how theatre sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals dealing with the cost of living crisis and family breakdown. They also discuss how theatre can serve as a powerful tool for rehabilitation and personal transformation.

Synergy Theatre Project:

• Website: 🌐 www.synergytheatreproject.co.uk
• Email: 📧 [email protected]
• Phone: 📱 +44 203 475 5758
• Follow on Social Media:
• Facebook: 📘 Synergy Theatre Project
• Twitter: 🐦 @SynergyTheatre
• Instagram: 📸 @synergytheatreproject
• YouTube: ▶️ Synergy Theatre Project

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In 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 journalist Greg McKenzie, Inside Out isn’t just about clothes. It’s about creating real job prospects for young people leaving prison by offering hands-on training in fashion, design, and business. Every piece is made by participants who bring not just skill, but their own stories of resilience, hope, and ambition.

With support from LinkedIn and coverage on major news outlets like BBC, ITV, and Sky, Inside Out has become a movement—not just a brand. All proceeds go back into the community interest company, to help expand the program to reach thousands more over the next five years.

This is a story about second chances, stitched together by the people determined to take them.

We speak to Greg McKenzie, Lawrence, Jo and Rebecca and hear how Inside Out has changed lives and their plans for the future.

To find out more about Inside Out

📧 Email: [email protected] - For general inquiries, partnerships, and referrals.

🛍️ Shop & Info: insideoutpjt.com

📸 Instagram: @insideoutpjt

If you want to contact us at Outside In

📧 Email: [email protected]

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsideinpage

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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 started while they were inside, and what life’s been like since coming out.

It’s real, honest, and full of heart – plus a sneak peek at what’s coming up in the new series.

Wanna get in touch? Drop us a line at [email protected]

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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 label boss. he now run a record label and has his own wellness company, Soul Surge, Tony’s story is all about growth, healing, and giving back. He also leads wellness workshops in prisons, helping others change their lives. Tony opens up about how therapy helped him face the grief that once led him down a path of addiction, using alcohol and cannabis to cope. Now sober, Tony’s journey shows the power of healing and how transformation is possible. Tune in for a real, raw conversation about overcoming struggles and finding your way to a better life.

 If you want to get in touch with the Outside In team

💬 DM us:

@prisonradiouk on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside

In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website: https://prison.radio/

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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 the pain of separation and what it’s really like to be a new mum in prison. Midwife and researcher Dr. Laura Abbott shares what she’s learned from working inside prisons with women. Plus, theatre company Clean Break talks about the powerful play they have created about these experiences.

For more information on the organisations mentioned in this podcast :

https://www.birthcompanions.org.uk/

https://www.cleanbreak.org.uk/

https://womeninprison.org.uk/

If you want to get in touch with the Outside In team

💬 DM us:

@prisonradiouk on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside

In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website: https://prison.radio/

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In 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 from prison to the building site, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and how she proved herself in a tough industry. Her story is one of resilience, hard work, and breaking barriers.

If you want to know more about procure plus check their website here:

https://www.procure-plus.com/

If you want to get in touch with the Outside In team

💬 DM us:

@prisonradiouk on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok

📧 Email us: [email protected]

✉️ Write to us: Outside

In, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF

🖥️ Website: 

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