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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 22h

Jumpin Jack Frost talks about therapy - showing the power of talking and getting help.

💬 87% of @afterprisonpod listeners say the podcast has increased their awareness of available support services

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, look after your mind, wherever you are. 💚

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 2d

He’s an inspiration to all and we know that porridge to him - and to his listeners - is more than just a food made by boiling grains, it’s a show that inspires, motivates and entertains - it’s company they can rely on every morning to cheer them up 💙

Ali’s story: prison.radio/how-national...

How National Prison Radio changes lives - Prison Radio Association

Anna Owen, a BBC producer on secondment to HMPPS, recently interviewed Ali on his journey to becoming National Prison Radio's award-winning daily breakfast show host and in turn, how this has…

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 2d

It’s National Porridge Week! 🥣

And this month we’re also celebrating 15 years of The Porridge Show on National Prison Radio 🎂

Ali has been the presenter for The Porridge Show for the last 4 years and for many people in prison, Ali’s voice is the first one they hear in the morning.

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 4d

A total pleasure and honour to work alongside Jords delivering creative writing workshops for young people housed at HMP Feltham, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust 📚

Through these sessions, we hope to help young people in prison build skills, confidence, and self-expression ✍️

Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 7d

We are the Prison Radio Association - a small but mighty charity, and now officially the UK’s leading podcast network 🤯

And we didn’t just take gold…we filled the whole podium! 🥇🥈🥉

To the BPAs, thank you for recognising our work on such a monumental platform 💫

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 8d

We’re beyond proud to share the powerful voices of our colleagues, Scout and Lady Unchained, who have written and published poetry books reflecting on their experiences in prison.This #NationalPoetryDay, have a read:

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 10d

👂 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay!

At the Prison Radio Association, we believe in the power of podcasts to inform, inspire, and give a voice to people whose stories too often go unheard.

🔌 Plug in and explore our full pod-folio 👉 www.prison.radio/podcasts

#PrisonRadio

Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 12d

We couldn’t do it without you 👊

Give people in prison a voice and a chance at a brighter future: www.prison.radio/donate

#PrisonRadio #SupportPrisoners #CriminalJusticeReform

Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 14d

👩👧👦 Life After Prison supports parents after release with community, motivation, and guidance.

🎧 Tune in to the full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6i3j...

Adjusting to Life Outside: Parenting, Challenges, and Supportive Friendships

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 14d

💌 “If you're not in contact with your kids… write a letter every day. Show them you never left their side.”

In this clip from Life After Prison, Faye and Toni - National Prison Radio’s very own banter trailblazers - talk about coming home as parents, missing their children, and staying connected.

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blutoothvintage.bsky.social @blutoothvintage.bsky.social · 21d

Flashback to a year ago when we completed (with @radiostudioservices.bsky.social) refurb of the two radio studios in HMP Brixton for @prisonradiouk.bsky.social! New mics, headphones, woodwork and Upgraded to @RodeMic.bksy.social Rodecaster Pro 2s! #radiostudio #prisonradio #podcast #podcasting

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 16d

Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter: mailchi.mp/59a9a1a7ce99...

Next one lands tomorrow ⏭️

#prison #news #charity #support

Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 16d

🔀 Outside In - our first podcast made entirely by people who learnt how to make radio while working with us during their prison sentences.

Each episode talks opportunities, explores career paths, and shines a light on what’s waiting on the other side of the door.

open.spotify.com/show/6oCif1s...

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 18d

Another day, another train, another prison survey visit - this time at HMP Cardiff.

We spoke with 53 people on their prison wings about the impact of #NationalPrisonRadio.

Here is just one snippet:
"It's another avenue for release, prison is stressful and it helps the world not get on top of you."

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 20d

🔒 The Secret Life of Prisons - our podcast that tells the hidden stories from behind bars.

From arrival to release, we shine a light on the realities of prison life, challenge misconceptions, and explore the human stories that often go untold.

🎧 Tune in: open.spotify.com/show/7H4rdPO...

Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 21d

Do you listen to our Secret Life of Prisons #podcast?

We're heading to the Uni of Greenwich for a special live recording of our next episode – and you’re invited 🎙️

🗓️ Tuesday 23 September
🕰️ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Lower Deck, University of Greenwich
🎟️ shorturl.at/5qg6B

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 22d

There is so much talent behind bars.

Nico is proof of that. 🚀

Read more: www.prison.radio/nico

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 24d

Malik at HMP The Mount, bringing Takeover Tuesdays straight to the wing 🔊

He spent the day picking up song requests, ideas, and stories from people inside, ready to share on our award-winning show with up to 80,000 listeners across prisons in England and Wales 👊

#NationalPrisonRadio

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 26d

Sunshine days with Hak Baker at HMP Brixton ☀️

Thank you so much to Hak for continuing to give his precious time to support our work, and for bringing his music, his story, and his energy – showing just how powerful creativity can be, inside and out 💙

#PrisonRadio #CreativityBehindBars

Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 28d

We’re proud to bring this trio of experts to the line-up. Proof that our small charity is home to some of the most talented people in radio and podcasting today - some of whom we first met on the other side of the bars…

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · 28d

Some very big names on stage at this year’s Radio Academy Festival, and we don’t just mean Louis Theroux 👀

Repping the Prison Radio Association:
🎤 @UnchainedP on hosting duties
✍️ @socio_plath on poetry, psychosis and presenting
🎙️ Phil Maguire in conversation with Louis

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eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Sep 3

Frank’s walking 200 miles from HMP Styal to HMP Brixton — all to raise awareness and funds for work supporting people with experience of prison.

To help him reach the finish line on behalf of @prisonradiouk.bsky.social, please reshare, or donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/200-mile-walk

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The Charity Show @thecharityshow.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎙️ From prison radio to #BBC1Xtra Nico's path is testament to the work of
@prisonradiouk.bsky.social

🎧 We chat to Evie Dickinson, Head of Fundraising & Communications on the latest episode of #TheCharityShow podcast.

#PrisonRadioAssociation #Charity #BBC @prisonradiointl.bsky.social

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · Sep 10

A final shout out (for now) to our incredible friend Frank, who last week completed a 200-mile walk to honour a journey that changed his life - and to raise awareness for the people still walking theirs inside 🥾

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #FrankWalks #200MilesForChange #PrisonRadio

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Prison Radio Association @prisonradiouk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Meet Grace - our donk-loving Producer based at HMP Styal 🔊

In just seven months, she’s supported countless women in prison to build skills, confidence and creativity that can set them on positive pathways after release.

📖 Read what this legend has to say about the PRA: prison.radio/meet-the-tea...