A Mile in My Shoes

A Mile in My Shoes

Nominated 'Best New Podcast' at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. A weekly podcast that invites you to walk in the shoes of a stranger and listen to their story. Take 10 minutes to hear from people from all walks of life, with each story part of Empathy Museum's audio projects – including A Mile in My Shoes, From Where I'm Standing, and Brixton Memories. More information about our projects at empathymuseum.com. Please be aware that some stories are more appropriate for adult listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 16, 2026 10 mins

Dirg’s story. Produced by Veronique Belinga.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It w...

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Ted’s story. Produced by Sam Walsh.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It was a crit...

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June 2, 2026 10 mins

Sutara’s story. Produced by Jaja Muhammad.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It was...

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May 26, 2026 11 mins

Femi's story. Produced by Deborah Shorindé.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It was a cr...

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May 20, 2026 11 mins

Barrington’s story. Produced by Joshan Chana.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It...

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April 28, 2026 11 mins

Lee’s story. Produced by Jaja Muhammad.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It was a ...

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April 21, 2026 9 mins

Barry’s story. Produced by Joshan Chana.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It was a...

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April 16, 2026 11 mins

Tracey's story. Produced by Joshan Chana.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It was a cri...

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April 7, 2026 10 mins

Delphine’s story. Produced by Jaja Muhammad.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It w...

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April 1, 2026 11 mins

Linda Bellos’ story. Produced by Joshan Chana.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. I...

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March 24, 2026 10 mins

Steadman’s story. Produced by Eloise Stevens.


In 1981, Black communities in Brixton rose up in bloody confrontation with the Met Police – against a backdrop of racism, severe economic recession and high unemployment. They followed on from similar events in Bristol the year before, and the summer of ‘81 brought further uprisings across England – including in Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. It ...

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September 2, 2022 9 mins

In this episode, Angel tells her personal story to accompany the letter she wrote and read in episode five.


Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal justice system.


Take a look at a beautiful book of images made to accompan...

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In this episode we hear a letter written and read by Angel.


Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women: Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. All three access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal justice system.


Take a look at a beautiful book of images made to accompany this series: https://www.empathymuseum.c...

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In this episode, Rita tells her personal story to accompany the letter she wrote and read in episode three.


Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal justice system.


Take a look at a beautiful book of images made to accompan...

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In this episode we hear a letter written and read by Rita.


Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women: Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. All three access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal justice system.


Take a look at a beautiful book of images made to accompany this series: https://www.empathymuseum.com/podcast/...

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In this second episode of the series, Elizabeth tells her personal story to accompany the letter she wrote and read in episode one.


Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal justice system.


Take a look at a beautiful book of...

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In this first episode of the series, we hear a letter written and read by Elizabeth.


Down the Rabbit Hole is a series of letters and personal stories from three women, Elizabeth, Rita and Angel. They all access The Beth Centre – a space supporting women living in Lambeth who are at risk of, or affected by, the criminal justice system.


Take a look at a beautiful book of images made to accompany this series: https://www.e...

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Episode 6 of 'Our Justice': a mini series of true stories and conversations co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system.


In Chris’s second episode, he interviews Gary Brown – a development co-ordinator for young people with care experience. They discuss the relationship between the Scottish care system and the Scottish justice system. 


This is a Boldface Production, in pa...

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August 2, 2022 12 mins

Episode 5 of 'Our Justice': a mini series of true stories and conversations co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system.


In this episode, we hear from Chris – a young activist and advocate for people with care experience. He shares his experiences growing up in the care system.


This is a Boldface Production, in partnership with Community Justice Scotland and the Empathy Museum. 


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July 27, 2022 15 mins

Episode 4 of 'Our Justice': a mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system.


In Elio's second episode, they speak to their sibling EJ (who is currently studying law) about the impact of having a parent sent to prison.  


This is a Boldface Production, in partnership with Community Justice Scotland and the Empathy Museum. 


Content wa...

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