The Last Mile Radio

(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

Author and speaker Shaka Senghor joins Chris and E to discuss his youth, his descent into crime, and his transformation while serving time in prison. Hear how his focus on literature led him on a journey of redemption and hope.  (Originally aired June 17th, 2023)

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 aire May, 2024) This week, Chris and special guest host Beverly Parenti are joined by the co-founders of the We Are Family foundation; Grammy award winning musician Nile Rodgers and Nancy Hunt. Hear about how Nile and Nancy created the We Are Family Foundation in the wake of 9/11, and how various challenges throughout Nile's life inspired how We Are Family finds and fosters creative, problem-solving youth. 

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 15, 2024) Former NFL Star Quarterback Ryan Leaf joins Chris and guest host Beverly Parenti to tell his story of addiction, crime, incarceration and redemption. Hear how he went from being the number 2 pick in the NFL draft to a for-profit prison in Montana, and how teaching other incarcerated men how to read gave him hope for the future.

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 October 23, 2023) Lawyer and musician Danielle Ponder joins Chris and E to discuss criminal justice reform, how her brother's incarceration inspired her to study and practice law, and her new career as a modern soul singer. 

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, E and Kevin McKracken are joined by Dr. Juan Carlos Arauz. Hear how he went from being illiterate at 19 years old to earning a PhD and proceeding to turn his lived experience into helping young people like him. 

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 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