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“I’ve just listened to series 1 and I’m hooked ! Such a great listen , Rob and Boats are so genuine , honest and sincere, and so easy to listen to. As is Claire, what a fantastic interviewer, and she clearly has such a natural way with her. She’s so respectful in her interviewing techniques, and...”Read full review »
Abbluebell via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/24
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“I love love love a horror podcast usually but I saw this and thought I’d have a go’ So glad I did’ both boys had lovely easy to listen to voices. They were both sincere and honest. The podcast gave a really good in sight into prison. I really enjoyed it and binged it. 🤪 I was so happy in the...”Read full review »
Debokye via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/23
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“Love this podcast, so real, honest, funny and informative. Love the relationship with Claire and boats/rob seems a genuine chemistry. Hope there is another podcast/series to follow….like after lock up?”
LAMA 2022 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/16/23
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“Such a good podcast! Have recently discovered it and am totally addicted. Such an important conversation and the format and the presenters make it so accessible. Has really got me thinking about prison and issues around criminal justice. PLEASE bring back another series.”
Markypoooooo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/18/23
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“Great listen & so honest. Very interesting to listen to the real truth of being in jail x”
CS12JJ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/30/23
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“Can tell this bloke likes to waffle, I wish he'd let ppl finish their sentences ( no pun intended) although maybe he's been responsible for some boys longer sentences”Read full review »
Nikolay_213 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/26/23
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“Fantastic pod
Can’t wait for S3!!!”
neilthe great via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/22
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“My favourite podcast. Can’t wait for series 3!”
Clololyaya95 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/02/22
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“Just binged the whole lot. Fascinating to hear all the different stories/perspectives and the three hosts are a joy x”
Jane Wainwright via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/23/22
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“Fantastic podcast - all 3 seem very funny and are very likeable. Just shows anyone can go to jail!”
neilgregs via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/22
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“I’ve binge listened to the two series over the last month and have loved it. I left my job in the City last year and have since been volunteering at a prisoner rehabilitation charity in an attempt to find something that might inspire me more than my job in insurance did (not hard). Now hoping to...”Read full review »
SuseCarpo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/22
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“Been fan of this pod for a while. Very interesting and genuine firsthand experience of life inside from people often new to the experience, very easy to relate to in some respects as a result. Particularly liked the Xmas episode, Alex came across really well and added further interesting and new...”Read full review »
Jabberish via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/29/21
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“Found this so interesting.”
MPLAF29 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/21
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“From working in a prison myself for 3yrs, this is a brilliant podcast. Maybe doing some for the prison radio would help prisoners, when it coming from former cons that have changed their life around.
When I found the pod I’ve literally listened back to back from season 1 episode 1 you guys just...”Read full review »
Bigboywithabeard via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/21
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“Hi guys from Goulburn Australia, where we have the Supermax Jail with all our worst offenders and never to be released inmates are held. Loving the podcast and your accents. Rob and Boats seem like really nice guys with their heads screwed on, and Clair is like their big sister keeping them in...”Read full review »
Aussie Jancey via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/12/21
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“Love this podcast - recommended to family & friends! One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to.”
TillyKirwin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/05/21
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“This show is fantastic and is the best true crime podcast I’ve listened to. Boats, Rob and Claire bounce off each other with lots of laughs with a serious side. Wasn’t sure how the second series would go but really enjoying that too. I wish all 3 presenters every success with this podcast as...”Read full review »
James......R via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/29/21
“Love this pod. A straight up view of prison life from a relatable trio. Candid and honest and presented with humour. A welcome rest bite from the sensationalism that’s fills other prison coverage. insightful, funny and has a great range of guests.”
Bgjvjj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/25/21
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“Prison is a pretty terrifying concept to many but this podcast has taken some of that fear away for me. Hearing how people survive in prison and actually how mundane it can be has humanised those in the system a bit more and the hosts and guests have made us all think a bit more about what prison...”Read full review »
TheRage1900 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/21
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“Decent listen, I’m just a bit disturbed that Boats hasn’t ever watched Shawshank Redemption !”
Si 777 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/16/21
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“Really interesting insight into UK prisons. How about getting a prison nurse on to share some of their stories ?”
Swansea Scott via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/08/21
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“Interesting but too sympathetic towards criminals. Little mention of those who suffer at the hands of such people.”
Rubber Ritchie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/05/21
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“Keep up the good work! Any chance you could get a Judge on in future? Or even a Magistrate?”
Hollers2010 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/02/21
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“Only just found this podcast so binged back to back and now I’m sad I’m up to date. So interesting but light hearted - you have a great little friendship”
Nneeson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/21
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“Was a decent listen, until the 2 hosts an the guest started crying about racism/discrimination. You’s are in jail not a social studies group in university.I’m almost certain if you had ginger hair, if you was short or tall, if you was fat or skinny etc you’s would of got the same stick. Put me...”Read full review »
mr truth 2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/29/21
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“Apple should consider adding a 6th star just for this podcast”
Josh T.F. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/26/21
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“This podcast manages to succeed in being funny, interesting and entertaining whilst also discussing/highlighting genuine experiences within the criminal justice system. The hosts all have different contributing factors that compliment one another. Season 2s new format of inviting guests in is a...”Read full review »
J.ac.k via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
05/25/21
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“I can’t stop listening to this podcast, it’s a compelling listen with all the different characters of the guest speakers and gives so much insight into life on the inside and the injustices of the judicial system.”
goldengun6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/24/21
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“I was about to write a glowing review of this podcast (it’s really, really good by the way) However, I’ve just seen on Boats’ wiki page, that Boats, Thierry Henry and myself share the same birthday!”
Jim17/08 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/21
“I’ve been an official prison visitor for some years, having gained an initial interest as a mentor for someone who used to work for me and who had landed himself in serious trouble. It has been the most fulfilling voluntary work that I have done since retiring, having met the whole range of...”Read full review »
John Gaye via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/20/21
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“I work in a prison for a RJ charity and I listen to a lot of prison podcasts. I’ve got to say this is one of the best, great insight such a good range of guests covering so many viewpoints and experiences of the CJ system. However, my highlight will always be Boats calling Rob ‘busy’.”
Muel18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/19/21
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“Never been to prison and I don’t think I ever will but this is one of the best lockdown podcasts I’ve found
Spoken by people with such diverse backgrounds who may never have met were it not for the courts.
Hopefully more people will get in touch with their stories and there will be more...”Read full review »
MrsO2018 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/18/21
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“Great to hear real life stories of people banged up rightly or wrongly, keep up the good work
Col, Wigan”
luis is awsome via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/17/21
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“Having a son in Scrubs on remand, Banged Up gives a good insight into daily life inside . It’s not easy for parents on the outside worrying. Love each and everyone episode and having been a victim of crime have to admire Eric’s calmness. Favourite prison song Hurricane by Bob Dylan.
Thank you...”Read full review »
Seriously blonde via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/16/21
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“The only pod I actively get excited for every week. Can’t wait for the next EP and future seasons”
ThierryWenger123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/21
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“I absolutely love this podcast! Such an interesting listen every week. The relationship between the hosts is so lovely to hear. The amount of laughter in each episode really cheers me up on my commute home on a Monday.”
*choo3* via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/12/21
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“Following on from my earlier review, I also wanted to give 5 stars to Redemption Roasters. I took advantage of the 25% off and ordered some coffee online. It’s the best decaff coffee I’ve ever tried. Highly recommended.”
ElkaTheCat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/12/21
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“Where is episode 18???”
Sidge ish via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/12/21
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“This was a “might be interesting/boring” kind of pod.
Can’t stop binging it ever since ep one!
Love the way you don’t know what the lads have done to get banged-up .
Clair also has a good rapport with them.
Bit nervous knowing, soon, I will learn what each of them did , crime wise.
I like them...”Read full review »
TK 1138 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/21
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“Fantastic podcast. Rob and Boatsy both honest and open about the whole experience.
Really like season 2 (is that right or a bit too Sky TV) keep it up
Matt”
Fishr66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/21
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“Have absolutely binge-listened to this. So easy to listen to. Love the trio + love how busy Rob is”
charleyron40 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/21
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“Love the banter of the trio but also the guests.
Some excellent messages and information regarding prison, criminal justice and true life stories.
An educational tool too which I use with the young people I support as a case manager in the youth offending sector.
Keep the episodes coming!!!”
Rebecca-M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/21
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“It's a fascinating insight into prison life. I kinda feel that the lads got of lightly given the misery they inflicted on other people. Bad boys. That aside, the guest speakers they've had for the second series have been excellent.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks we...”Read full review »
MarkT1964 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/21
“Just found this podcast and it’s brilliant. It’s to the point, engaging and so interesting to hear their perspective.”
dawsab via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/21
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“A thoroughly authentic and engaging listen from the first episode.
The hosts are an interesting blend, each bringing a unique perspective on the prison experience and the diversification in the second series shows that this pod has real depth and longevity.
The input from all contributors is...”Read full review »
tom.lauckner via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/21
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“So lovely to listen to “unfiltered” story of what’s actually going on behind closed bars in the UK. Both Participants seem so relatable and it just shows that you should never judge a book by its cover. Good listen.”
sandyb87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/21
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“This podcasts is absolutely fantastic. It’s honest, interesting, emotional at times and it is amazing how it discusses such varied people and circumstances - have recommended this to many people and everyone loves it! Please keep doing episodes it!!!!”
M1997013 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/06/21
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“Boats ‘Black Jesus’ , Rob ‘Made in Chelsea’ and Claire ‘Brainy Solicitor’ bounce off of each other with ease. The anecdotal stories from ex-inmates, screws and victims, gives the listener a different prospective on the prison system & its sometimes unintended consequences.
Keep up the good...”Read full review »
Frosty_001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/21
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“Great episode! Is Eric the coolest man ever? I’ve not got that insta thing so my nominations are (Boats won’t know any of these), Jailhouse Rock (Elvis), Time after Time (Cyndi Lauper) and anything by Soft Cell!”
Simmo Fish Nut via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/21
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