Lockdown 2 Legacy
Through Lockdown 2 Legacy I am striving to make a change in the community through mentorship, consulting, and advocacy. My goal is to help those impacted by incarceration and change the narrative of the culture and policies that increase the odds of recidivism. I will be discussing current topics that impact policies, interviewing formerly incarcerated individuals and family members of incarcerated people, and getting some input from those who hold positions within organizations that can make a change. I am also a formerly incarcerated individual, so I will be sharing my own first hand stories as well as having input from my wife/co-host and two of my currently incarcerated friends.
Episodes
76 episodes
Scars We Both Carry: Healing Together After Prison
Coming home is only the beginning.In this heartfelt continuation of our conversation on metaphorical scars, Remie and Debbie sit down together to talk honestly about what healing looks like from both sides of the reentry experience. Remi...
Scars You Can't See: Loving Someone After Incarceration
Coming home from prison doesn’t erase the damage, it just changes the scenery. In this powerful episode, we explore the invisible scars left by incarceration and how loved ones can offer support rooted in empathy, not enforcement.Dr. Deb...
Lost Time: How Innocent Men Found Their Way Home
Imagine being ripped from your life, convicted of a crime you didn't commit, and forced to spend decades behind bars while knowing you're innocent. This isn't a fictional scenario – it's the lived reality for thousands of Americans, including t...
Warren & Christine: Love Beyond Bars
Warren and Christine's love story defies every expectation of what a prison relationship "should" be. Their connection began with a simple but profound question on a pen pal website: "When was the last time you had a great conversation with som...
Eastern State Penitentiary: A Journey Into Historic Lockdown
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly captivated by a piece of history so profound, it resonates through time? That's exactly what happened to us aboard a double-decker bus, where the Eastern State Penitentiary's towering walls demanded our...
Warren's Wisdom: Evolution of the Hustler's Mindset
When Remie and Warren sat out to record this episode, they couldn't shake the feeling that they were about to uncover some profound truths. From the confines of a prison cell to the heights careers , the hustler's mentality can be a powerful fo...
Wise's World: Fatherhood Behind Bars
When Brother Wise speaks from his cell in the correctional institution, you can't help but lean in closer. His voice carries the weight of a reality few can imagine—the tribulations of fatherhood entwined with the harshness of incarceration. Th...
Warren's Wisdom: The Value of Getting Involved
Have you ever wondered what seeds of potential lie dormant behind the walls of prisons? Together with my inside correspondent, Warren, we take you through a raw and powerful exploration of the American prison system, revealing how incarceration...
Carrying Criminal Justice Debt
Navigating the American criminal justice system can feel like being shackled to a ghost—its penalties linger long after time served. That's what we're unpacking today on Lockdown Legacy, with a focus on the often unseen anchor of criminal justi...
Wise's World: Living Without Control
Imagine stepping into a world where every day is a battle for survival, where education and violence walk a razor-thin line. We take you behind the bars to uncover the harsh realities of the American prison system with an unflinching gaze. My b...
Communication Monopoly and How it Divides Us
Twelve years ago, the landscape of prison communication was a different beast entirely, one we've navigated through personal upheaval and systemic change. Through the last decade and a half we've remained steadfast in dissecting the transition ...
A Second Look: Grieving, or the Lack Of
This week, DJ shares the recent loss of her Uncle, a pillar of her family and his community, too. Because of the emotional toll this has taken and the need to process and cope, DJ and Remie felt it was best to re-release the episode "Grieving, ...
Warren's Wisdom: Redefining Success
Have you ever wondered how the echoes of a father's wisdom find their way through the iron bars of a prison cell? This episode of Lockdown the Legacy takes you on an intimate journey from the depths of incarceration to the hopeful horizons of f...
2023 Closer!!!
As we close the chapter on an extraordinary year, I'm humbled and thrilled to share how "Lockdown to Legacy" has flourished, skyrocketing with an 826% surge in listenership. Celebrate with us this astounding achievement, and let's toast to the ...
The Yuletide Struggle for Joy in Incarceration
As the holiday lights glimmer beyond prison walls, Debbie and I, your seasoned hosts, bring you stories of resilience and reinvention from within the American prison system. With a blend of raw emotion and unexpected moments of joy, we lay bare...
Tackling Injustice: Danger in Youth Prisons
In this episode we address the bitter-sweet complexities of the holiday season. We share personal stories that reveal the often unseen struggles some people grapple with during this festive period, underscoring the urgent need for empathy, incl...
Warren's Wisdom: Holidays, Healing, and Hope
Imagine spending your holiday season behind bars, stripped of the familiar comforts and amid the pressures of drug use. Our dear friend and inside correspondent, Warren, grants us an intimate perspective into this reality in the American prison...
Remie's Rant: Growth and the Fight to Stay Free
Are you ready to discover the power of personal growth through the lens of two individuals deeply influenced by their past experiences with the American criminal justice system? Join your host, Remie Jones, as he takes you through personal expe...
A Second Look: Food and Holidays
Join Remie and Debbie as they rerelease the episode of "Food and Holidays" with Lockdown 2 Legacy's first Guest, Remie's long time friend, Joe. We unravel the fascinating world of prison holiday traditions, the ingenious ways inmates craf...
Warren's Wisdom: Insights into Gang Narrative
Picture this: you're a newcomer in an unfamiliar environment, and your geographical origin dictates your affiliation. Will you succumb to the gang lifestyle that seems to be an inevitable part of this new world? That's the reality for many insi...
Peeking Behind Bars: Privacy Issues of Living in Lockdown
Hold onto your seats, folks! We're about to pull back the curtain on the often uninformed discussions around life behind bars. As your hosts, Remie and Debbie, we've got a year's worth of knowledge, insights, and heartening listener feedback to...
Wise's World: The Power of Healing Through Poetry
Join us this week on Lockdown the Legacy for an interesting conversation with Brother Wise, co-founder of the Poetic Companions group. We tackle the profound power of poetry, the unspoken beauty of womanhood, and the courage to stand against do...
Wise's World: Navigating Healthcare Injustice within the American Prison System
Picture this. You're in the prime of your life, yet you find yourself locked behind bars, battling a serious health condition with a system that seems designed to fail you. This was the harsh reality for my friend Wise, a formidable spirit who ...
Warren’s Wisdom: Keeping Order
What if you had a front-row seat to the stark realities of the American prison system? That's exactly what we offer you in this insightful episode of Lockdown the Legacy. We, your hosts Remie and Warren, pull back the curtains on the seldom dis...