Prison Chronicles

Prison Chronicles

In this series Ex Prison Officers tell their harrowing stories of dealing with violent inmates, murderers, rapists and pedophiles in a job that is rarely spoken about. Violence, murder, riots, are just part of the absurdity of daily life in a maximum security facility. It is a tough job, facing down terrifying inmates, with negotiation skills, and bare hands, the only weapons at your disposal. Prison Chronicles tells the never before heard stories of life in prison, from the mouths of those men and women who have lived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 18, 2024 3 mins

In this series Ex Prison Officers tell their harrowing stories of dealing with violent inmates, murderers, rapists and pedophiles in a job that is rarely spoken about.

Violence, murder, riots, are just part of the absurdity of daily life in a maximum security facility.

It is a tough job, facing down terrifying inmates, with negotiation skills, and bare hands, the only weapons at your disposal.

Prison Chronicles tells the never before ...

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When someone has been deemed too dangerous to be part of society, they are sent to prison. When the news cycle forgets about them, Prison Officers can’t, having to deal with these people face to face on a daily basis. We tell the stories of what really happens behind the walls of a prison. 

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October 6, 2024 33 mins

Maitland Gaol holds the record of the longest serving Prison in Australia, having been in continual use for 150 years. 

In this Episode, we expose the never before told stories of life in one of Australia’s hardest prisons.


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October 13, 2024 34 mins
Opened in 1909, the notorious Long Bay Prison Complex has 6 prisons on site housing over 1200 inmates. With so many inmates living there, it is more like a city than a gaol. Over it's long history it has housed the State’s most infamous inmates. We tell the stories you've never heard before...from those that were there!

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October 20, 2024 31 mins
In the 1970’s, Australia opened it’s first ‘Supermax’ Prison. Designed to deprive inmates of any sense of the outside world, it was described by it’s detractors as an ‘electronic zoo’. Conditions were atrocious. Prisoners hated it, and Prison Officers loved it.

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October 27, 2024 30 mins
For as long as there’s been prisons, inmates have tried to escape. We tell the stories of the unbelievable escapes that have happened from NSW prisons over the years. Eyewitness accounts from Officers that were there.

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November 3, 2024 28 mins

This is my most heartbreaking episode.

In the 1980’s, the AIDS epidemic took hold of the world.

Being HIV positive was akin to a death sentence.

Having that diagnosis in prison...was even worse!.

It was a frightening time, and both inmates and Officers were living in fear.

This Episode tells the never before heard, devastating stories, of what is was like working in the AIDS Unit.


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November 10, 2024 30 mins

*WARNING*

This episode contains disturbing themes.


At Long Bay, there is a prison within a prison - The Acute Crisis Management Unit.


It is here that inmates with self harm issues and suicidal ideation are housed.

This episode explores the horrific tales of what happens in the A.C.M.U.


If you, or anyone you know, has suicidal thoughts, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Available 24 hours a day.


You are not alone.


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October 5, 2025 28 mins

Prison Officers always have to be aware of their surroundings. You can have all the training in the world, but in Prison, you never know what's going to happen.

Sometimes things just go bad! A whole episode of the chaos that happens inside maximum security Prisons.


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October 5, 2025 31 mins
Inmates often require medical treatment outside of the walls of the gaol. It is a dangerous job, mixing inmates, Officers, and members of the public - and it doesn't always go to plan.

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October 5, 2025 35 mins

Inmates will always try to escape prison.

They try so often, I had to do a 2nd episode on Escpaes.

In this episode we tell more of the stories of inmates that were successful, and not so successful, in their attempts to break out.


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October 5, 2025 28 mins

On any given day there are enough inmates being transported around NSW by road to fill a whole prison.

This episode tells the stories of what it’s like driving the bus that no-one wants to be on - inmate or Officer!


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October 5, 2025 25 mins

Prisons can be scary places. They are old, dark, and have a history of violence and death.

I put a shoutout to ex-Officers to see if they had any paranormal experiences working in prison, and I was inundated with stories!


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October 15, 2025 2 mins

In 2019, a Prison Officer was faced with a scenario every officer trains for… but hopes never happens.


In just 11 seconds, a decision was made that would change everything.


For the first time, Officer A tells his story — from the moment it happened, to everything that followed.


This is the full story.


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Prison Officers face what most people fear.

It is a TOUGH job.

But we just get on with it.


In 2019, an Officer was confronted with a scenario, that EVERY Officer trains for...

but NEVER wants to experience,


For the first time...he tells his story.


This is PART 1 of a 6 part series..


You won't believe it until you've heard it al!!!!!


Enjoy!



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In Part 2 of the Officer A series, we look at what happens when a fatal shooting occurs.

What is the process?

What support is there?

What happens now?

Hear Officer A's incredible story. Only on PRISON CHRONICLES.


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The wheels of Justice turn slowly.


After Officer A's charges are upgraded to MURDER...what happens now?


Hear the TRUE story, from the man himself...


This is The Officer A Series...only on PRISON CHRONICLES.



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November 23, 2025 34 mins

THE TRIAL

Officer A is now on trial for MURDER.

What happens when a Prison Officer is on the other side of the judicial system?

Hear his story - in his own words - only on PRISON CHRONICLES


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Here we go again!!!

Another Trial!

Prison Officers are told that if they follow the rules...they will be OK.

Don't believe everything you hear!!!

This series is a MUST listen for anyone that has a loved one in Corrective Services,



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The stunning conclusion of the Officer A series.

Where do you stand?

Was Officer A doing his job?...or did he deserve to be brought to Justice?

Have your say on Prison Chronicles podcast socials or at www.prisonchroniclespodcast.com


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