The Last Mile Radio

(Originally published August 5, 2024) This week, Chris and E are joined by Gabrielle Perry, Founder and Executive Director of the Thurman Perry Foundation. Hear her personal story of incarceration, how her experience mimics those of so many incarcerated women across the country, and how her foundation is helping care and provide for this under-served population while they're inside, and  after returning to society. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally aired June 10th, 2023) A victim of California's mass-incarcerating Three Strikes law, philanthropist Ken Oliver tells Chris and E the story of his conviction, sentencing, solitary confinement and ultimate release after studying the law and fighting for his freedom. Hear how his self-education in prison enabled him to be a leader inside, and prepared him to become an advocate outside. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally aired June 3rd, 2024) This week, Chris and E are joined by formerly federally incarcerated criminal justice advocate Alice Marie Johnson. Hear her intense story of she turned domestic hardship into career success, until it all came crashing down with an egregious miscarriage of justice. After being noticed by Kim Kardashian and Ivanka Trump, Alice turned her life around and continues to work for the betterment of the over-sentenced and formerly incarcerated.   

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, Chris and guest host Kevin McKraken are joined by Jerry Killedjian. Hear his story of redemption as he turned his life sentence without parole into a life giving back to the formerly incarcerated population as an employee at The Last Mile.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, wrongfully convicted and now commuted Franky Carillo joins Chris Redlitz and guest cohost Kevin Mckraken. Hear the story of how he was sentenced to life at 16 years old for a crime he didn't commit.  

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally aired April 1,2024) This week, Chris and E welcome the co-founder of The Last Mile, Beverly Parenti. Hear how her father's story of escaping the holocaust to start a new life in the US shaped and inspired her efforts to take on criminal justice reform and fair second-chances for the formerly incarcerated.  

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally published February 26, 2024) Artist, author and activist Halim Flowers joins Chris and E this week to tell his story of incarceration as a teenager, how he found and nurtured his creativity in prison, and his transition to international success upon his release.  For more about Halim, visit https://www.halim-flowers.com/ 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

*Originally published October 2nd, 2023* Spoken word poet and TLM graduate JC Cavitt joins Chris and E to tell his story from a 25-to-life sentence to release. Hear how The Last Mile program gave him the technical and life skills he needed to be a ready for a life outside, in a totally new world.  

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

*Originally Published February 19th, 2024* This week, formerly incarcerated, Emmy nominated actor Richard Cabral joins Chris and E to talk about his time in prison and the work he's doing to bring awareness to the mass incarceration of marginalized youth in the USA. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

*Originally published February 12th, 2024* Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, a legendary rehabilitation center for gang members in Los Angeles, joins Chris and E to discuss his important work giving hope to the hopeless. Hear how his work has saved thousands from lives of violence and crime. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org