Host Jae shares the real, raw side of loving someone behind bars—like Nicholas Ely, serving a life sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. With co-host AJ popping in to offer insight, they explore prison relationships, stigma, penpals, extortion, and justice reform. Hear exclusive interviews with incarcerated individuals and their loved ones. Whether you're just curious or living this life yourself, More Than an Inmate’s Girlfriend is a judgment-free space for truth, love, and advocacy. New episodes weekly.
Claire thought she was meeting someone new when she was set up on a blind date — until she realized years later (and a wedding ring), Jake, was the same man she’d met briefly a decade earlier at a college bar, the “beautiful stranger” he never stopped talking about. Their love story came full circle: they built a life together, bought a home, and dreamed of their future.
But one tragic day changed everything. When Jake went to c...
In this episode, we’re joined by April Willars, wife of social media influencer Chris “Life” Willars, who spent 17 years incarcerated. You’ve heard Chris’s story last season — now it’s time to hear April’s. She opens up about how they met, why she set boundaries early on, and how building a friendship first helped their love survive through the walls and beyond them.
April gets real about what it was like when Chris finally came ho...
In this episode, we meet Stephanie, also known as Vayda. She opens up about her journey—from working as a prison guard to becoming a prison wife—and the stigma that comes with it. We talk about how she met her husband inside the prison system, the misconceptions people have, and what it’s really like to stand by someone incarcerated.
Stephanie didn't always have an easy life and she has chosen to share her story in her new b...
Being with an incarcerated partner while building your own future, both separate and together, isn’t easy. Shi shares her journey of navigating entrepreneurship, supporting her man, and setting boundaries that protect her identity. She reminds us that love doesn’t mean losing yourself—it means growing alongside each other while still chasing your own dreams.
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When Karla saw Joseph featured on the TV series" Louisiana Lockdown", she felt something she couldn’t ignore and decided to send him a message. Their relationship quickly grew, and when they finally met at the Angola Prison Rodeo, they just knew that this was the type of connection they had only dreamed of.
In this episode, Karla opens up about her first experience at the rodeo, the bond they built, and how loving Joseph ...
Ashlie’s love story with her husband JR began in the most unexpected way—on a dating website while he was incarcerated. Their journey together has been filled with highs and lows: from a beautiful romance and the profound care JR showed for Ashlie’s dying father, to the heartbreak of JR’s reoffense just as they were rebuilding their life.
In this episode, Ashlie opens up about what it means to love someone who has spent much of the...
Welcome to the premiere of season 2 of more than an inmate's girlfriend!!
This is part 2 of the interview with Andrea from Prison Brides. If you haven't seen part 1, please check out the season 1 finale, episode 26 titled ""Prison Brides" Andrea's Story on Her Unabating Love and Devotion to Cage (Part One)"
Part two of our interview dives into what actually happened in Cage's case and why he was sentenced to 50 years in prison at the...
In the season finale, we give you part one of Andrea's story, where she opens up about how she met her incarcerated husband, Cage, and the unexpected path their love story has taken.
From navigating the initial reactions of family and friends to building an unbreakable bond despite distance and prison walls, Andrea shares what it really means to love without borders. She talks about the emotional reality of visiting behind glas...
In this raw and reflective episode, we sit down with Ashley Neil from the wetv show "Love After Lockup" as she opens up about her whirlwind relationship with Julius- the love, the betrayal, and the heartbreak that played out on- and off- screen. But this isn't just a story about being two-timed; it's about taking your power back. Ashley shares how she found clarity, strength, and healing after the storm, proving that even after som...
They were friends before he went in, running in the same circles and chasing the party. Life happened, they lost touch. Then- years into what ended up being 13 years inside- they reconnected... and reconnected again.. which triggered something to start building something real, the foundation, of what it is today.
What is it today? Now he's home. 10 days ago. And she's feeling everything: the hope, the nerves, the pressu...
This episode opens with Jae in full truth mode- raw, frustrated and heartbroken. The prison system continues to block her from seeing her husband, Nicholas Ely, without cause. They're labelling her a "threat" and have gone so far as to forge Nick's signature on documents to cover for themselves (yes there's proof), to lying about why they couldn't be married on Christmas and yet she's labelled the problem here? Jae's had enough- an...
In this raw and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Pebbles- a woman who married a man serving time behind bars and battling the addiction he's struggled with almost his entire life. She opens up about the challenges, heartbreak, and unwavering commitment that comes with loving someone through their darkness.
From navigating prison policies blocking their access, to facing the painful grip of his substance abuse, Pebbles ...
⚠️ Explicit content warning: This episode contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.
We are getting as raw as we can get this episode, as we are blessed to be joined by none other than King Guru himself, an incarcerated author with thecellblock.net serving life without parole in California. He is the mind behind titles like "Pretty Girls Love Bad Boys" and "How to Hustle and Win...
In this episode, we kick things off with a heartfelt intro from Big Steve of PenPals.buzz, who shares how he met our guest Luis—better known as Bars and Redemption. Luis, who entered the system young and took a plea deal for second-degree murder, opens up about his transformation behind the walls. Books became his lifeline, and personal growth his mission.
Now, with a newfound purpose and presence on penpal platforms, Luis speaks ca...
Let's continue part two of Official's story:
Official never expected a simple Facebook post to change her life. What started as a friendship with a man she believed only had a short time left in his bid turned into something much deeper. But a shocking discovery made her question everything she thought she knew: he wasn't locked up for robbery and he didn't only have a few years left...
Through her own research, Official found th...
Official never expected a simple Facebook post to change her life. What started as a friendship with a man she believed only had a short time left in his bid turned into something much deeper. But a shocking discovery made her question everything she thought she knew: he wasn't locked up for robbery and he didn't only have a few years left...
Through her own research, Official found the evidence of his innocence, but freedom remaine...
In this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with Christopher "Life" Willars- a viral social media influencer known for his raw storytelling around prison life, mental health and reminders to "stay free".
With an original sentence of 144 and having served 17, Christopher opens up about the complicated world of navigating relationships while behind bars- pulling from his own experiences of falling for a C.O. and dating her for 6 y...
NB thought she had it all figured out- the man she loved was finally coming home after completing his prison sentence and they had planned every detail in anticipation of his fresh start.
Within two months, everything unraveled.
Addiction, paranoia, and chaos replaced the life they envisioned. In this heart wrenching episode, NB shares how she went from searching the streets for her partner to making the toughest decision yet in ask...
When Nicole found out the man she planned to spend her life with had been speaking to another woman, her world momentarily flipped upside down.
In this episode, Nicole opens up about the heartbreak, the healing, and the hard decision she made to stay. She gives insight into prison relationships, how they differ from others, what it means to truly love yourself, and how she learned to stand in her worth.
Plus, she shares the ins...
Emily thought she had found her happily ever after when she reconnected with an old acquaintance who was currently incarcerated. Their love story seemed promising- until subtle red flags turned into undeniable betrayals. From jealousy over her outfit choices to uncovering a secret Instagram account to a shocking discovery in a prison wives Facebook group, Emily's world came crashing down.
In this episode, Emily opens up about uncov...
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