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Hope in Hell

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Hope in Hell encourages listeners to see that, no matter what life has thrown at you, there is always hope – you just need to know where to look.

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7/25/2024

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July 3, 2026

S03Ep11 A Time For Change - Hope in Hell Podcast

<p>What happens when former prison officers and inmates sit down, listen properly, and talk honestly?In this final episode of Rodney’s Hope in Hell interviews, Rodney, Gary, Tom and Len reflect on crime, prison culture, rehabilitation and the missed opportunities within the system. They discuss why prison officers often never get the time to understand the men they work with, why policy makers need to hear lived experience, and why the glamour sometimes attached to crime hides a much darker reality.Rodney’s message is clear: there is another pathway.A powerful closing conversation about accountability, regret, hope and change.</p><p><br></p>

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May 19, 2026

S03Ep10 Reflections From Inside - Hope in Hell Podcast

<p>Former lifer Rodney opens up about prison violence, trauma, rage, survival and the moment everything changed.From riots, segregation units and violent confrontations with officers… to therapy, rehabilitation and helping others change their lives - this is one of the rawest Hope in Hell conversations yet.In this episode:• Growing up with trauma and anger• Prison violence from both sides of the door• Why “us vs them” culture fuels conflict• The reality of life sentences• Trauma-informed prisons• Why respect mattered more than fear• The moment Rodney decided to change• Why many prisoners are still “children in adult bodies”This isn’t a glamorised crime story. It’s an honest conversation about consequence, accountability, survival and redemption.</p><p>If this episode made you think differently about prisons, trauma or rehabilitation, subscribe and join the conversation.</p><p><br></p>

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February 25, 2026

S03 Ep9 - You Can’t Buy Time Back - Rodney Pt 2

<p>“Stop. Look. Listen.”</p><p>That’s the advice Rodney would give his younger self.In Part 2, he describes losing control after his father’s death, serving a life sentence, navigating prison politics, and confronting the reality of the harm he caused. </p><p>He also speaks about the moment something shifted - when doing good felt different to being feared.From rowing thousands of miles on a gym machine for charity to studying behind bars, Rodney found purpose where he once sought status.</p><p>This episode is honest, reflective and challenging. It asks whether prisons educate in the right way, why young men are groomed into crime, and what it really means to take responsibility.</p><p>If you believe change is impossible, listen to this first.</p><p>A Curious Matter Production</p><p>https://curiousmatter.co.uk</p><p><br></p>

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What is Hope in Hell?

Hope in Hell encourages listeners to see that, no matter what life has thrown at you, there is always hope – you just need to know where to look.

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