Episode 31 - "Bars Unchained: Inside Generational Prisons"? with

Step into the world behind bars with us in Episode 31 of Social Sessions! 🎙️ Join Johnny Boy Steele, Joe Steele, Hawaii Fivo, and myself, Sean Toal, as we share over 50 years of collective prison experience. In this gripping episode, we delve into the concept of generational prison, exploring how the system has evolved, the stark differences between generations, and what reforms are necessary for a brighter future.
From the chilling tales of survival to the profound impact on the human psyche, we leave no stone unturned. Get ready for an intense discussion filled with crazy stories, insightful reflections, and a quest for understanding. We'll also take you behind the scenes of the notorious special unit in Barlinnie and reveal the inner workings of a system often misunderstood.
But that's not all. We'll discuss the enduring bonds formed within prison walls, the challenges of reintegration into society, and the importance of empathy in reform efforts. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of the justice system and share our personal journeys of resilience and growth.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey through the corridors of incarceration. Tune in now to Social Sessions! 🌟 #PrisonReform #GenerationalPrison #BehindBarsInsights #SocialJustice #PodcastDiscussion #RealTalk #IncarcerationStories 🎧

[@johnjohnston5910]

These guys are honest, true and whole. Told it the way it was, thanks for the education guys. All the very best going forward.

[@SocialSessions6]

Thanks John. Really appreciate it. It’s a hard message to pass on but it’s a powerful one. Cheers buddy.

[@SantEliaparadise]

Ive not long come accross your channel ,im tuning into this podcast as i type my comment ' ive watched the one with Joe Steele & ive heard Johnny boy telling his story on other podcasts ,My mate served 29 years & 11 months as an innocent man ' he went through his sentence with dirty protests ,on the blanket ,set fire to his cell etc etc , constant rebelled throughout his whole sentence ' i look forward to finishing this podcast tonight ' keep up the good work with your podcasts, My mate ended up in Hull special unit for a couple of years during his sentence

[@SocialSessions6]

Thanks 🙏 hope your friend is better. The aftercare when prisoners get out is terrible. Thanks for the comments mate.

[@SantEliaparadise]

@SocialSessions6 Thanks mate , Sadly my mate passed away 14 months ago only 57 years old ' he did get 10 years of freedom & repatriated back to Scotland

[@SocialSessions6]

@SantEliaparadise shame man. Hope your good buddy 🙏

[@SantEliaparadise]

@SocialSessions6 I'm doing no bad Sean ' if you watch the first 5 mins of Blinks podcast he did two years ago on Arthur Thomson ,he gives my mate Kevin & myself a shout out its right at the start of his podcast , Blink & my mate Kevin were good friends in the jails down south & back in touch years later when my mate was freed '

[@SocialSessions6]

Will do mate. Was supposed to be getting blink on maybe before my channel was stopped. Glad you are doing well though sad about your friend. 👍 💯

[@Lisbon1967]

Brilliant podcast 10/10 to you all.

[@SocialSessions6]

Cheers Davie. Appreciated.

[@caroltoal1553]

Great podcast and well done all of you for your honest and frank insight into your prison experience. It’s good to see things have progressed slightly over the years but a lot of work needs to be done to ensure people sent to prison have the chance to be rehabilitated and change their mindset on crime. X

[@michaeltighe3849]

Your podcasts are getting better all the time,need to do a part 2

[@SocialSessions6]

Hopefully got something in the pipeline Michael. Keep you uptight date.

[@Garvey94]

Getting me through another shift mate cheers! Really appreciated what you & Johnny said at the start of the podcast about perspectives. Sometimes I feel like I’m missing something by leaving that life in the past. Not realising a lot of people will envy my position now I’m doing decent in life! Such a good way to look at life. I’ll always have a place in my heart for Marie from the link centre in low moss. Woman was the only prison officer (refuse to call her a screw she was far from that). Who actually showed compassion and empathy. She managed to get me an appointment to see the psychologist. Never went anywhere because they thought I was on the chase. Will never forget that woman taking me out my cell to talk to me because I opened up to her about how I really felt. Amazing person who deserves so much praise and respect 👏

[@SocialSessions6]

Always someone to help garvey. And I’m so glad for you highlighting this person. It’s not easy and testament to yourself for leaving it behind. Well done and speak soon. 👍

[@michaelburnett7809]

Great podcast Sean thanks to all your guests and yourself, 🙏

[@SocialSessions6]

Thanks for listening appreciate the comments man. Thanks 🙏

[@jaybandito1265]

Another great podcast Big Man keep up the good work😎

[@williamglover8061]

Your more than welcome sir.

[@angelamccorriston3371]

Really fantastic episode, i really think u 4 guys have something special, i have watched u all on different podcast but together u could really do great things. Good luck sean, u should have a top job in goverment to path the way forward x

[@SocialSessions6]

Thanks Angela. Really appreciate those lovely comments. X

[@angelamccorriston3371]

@@SocialSessions6 ❤️

[@williamglover8061]

Brilliant podcast lads if only the authorities would stop and think let's listen to these guys and learn things from them what needs to be changed in the system.

[@SocialSessions6]

Cheers billy. Appreciate it bro. 👊

[@F1_lewis]

What a line up, what a podcast

[@ml6cut463]

Superb! like a panel of ex cons from all the generations putting there thoughts together on how to better the system. SPS should form a think tank with these guys and others with experience to progress the system into a new era ✌️

[@SocialSessions6]

Thanks for the kind comments. ✌️

[@colonelgaduffy]

This was a class podcast class guests and sean u where class in your questions and giving the lads there chance to speak n answer uninterrupted this channel is great superb keep it up one of the best channels respect to joe jonny boy n fivo 👌👏

[@SocialSessions6]

Really appreciate that bro. 👊. Thanks. Hope you are well.

[@colonelgaduffy]

@@SocialSessions6 cheers for reply bro just saying it as i see it keep up the good work bro

[@Tgfb777]

How many years together added up theese men have did in jail together mazza . Respect to you 4

[@F1_lewis]

Great point

[@caltonbhoy3927]

Proper glesga guys speaking proper truth and about when jails were proper ruff and built to break u. Still a bit like that, but nothing compared to what the steele brothers/ family endured. Podcasts very informative Shaun, for people that dont know what its like. Carson TV a disgrace, calling guys friendship loyalty into question. He forgets johnny sought him out to help him, cause he was getting bullied online( carsons words). Short memory indeed. Great podcast and wish u every bit of luck going, this podcast will rapidly grow ur numbers

[@SocialSessions6]

Thanks bro. Really appreciate the comments. Was very enjoyable podcast to do and as you said those boys been through the mill and two nicer people you couldn’t meet. Testament to themselves. Thanks mate.

[@caltonbhoy3927]

@@SocialSessions6 great stuff shaun and totally needed to inform youngsters at start of jail time. Damaging stuff and trauma informed, is just words in prison service and not giving people medication they are prescribed outside, is a heavy breach of human rights

[@SocialSessions6]

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[@JaiMarie72]

If makes my blood boil to hear how people are / were treated in prison. It sounds like already traumatised human beings in need of safety, compassion & rehab being put into a torture chamber back in tbe day! I really hope things are changing now, but a long to go before we have real understanding and put in place a trauma informed approach to rehab and recovery.

[@mtkdon6358]

Great podcast but Jesus my hand was sweating and anxiety through the roof watching it..especially when Johnny talking about taking that turn in his cell and pressing the bell holy shit. Took me back to my own sentence.

[@Weegus]

Your right about crime dieing of death hence why there handing out 30/35 year sentences as though it nothing so the system is ticking over for years to come.

[@michaeltighe3849]

Brilliant podcast the authorities have got it all wrong the damage their doing to the prisoners heads , I would jail they basdards,wish the 4 of you the best of luck going forward

[@SocialSessions6]

Thanks Michael. Appreciate it bro. Hopefully some stuff changes soon. All the best.

[@davidquinn7144]

Far too many men in jail who want show emotion. It’s a sad affair

[@gary_248]

It’s not always that they “ won’t “. Many guys,including myself,sometimes have only one emotion and that is anger.

[@Weegus]

Watching this back again Joe is offy quite you call tell what them corrupt police accusing him of that hace done to him it's a shame.