Prison Guard On The Murderer Who Got Under His Skin | Minutes With |

[@ladbiblestories]

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[@victoriaroberts822]

nice 14 likes

[@Cici-w8m]

Please give the interviewer a mic.

[@darrenbaird989]

I like Sam's podcast

[@utilitarian]

Thanks for this contribution. An interesting perspective on prison life. Psychiatrists can be a pain in the arse because "they know best" even though we know how changes affect us!

[@leemarvinhitchmanciaratell3450]

Sam had an heart attack this weekend - fell ill on Saturday …

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

cheers for the kind comments guys, not good either side of the door right now! wishing everyone all the very best!

[@pibloackbar5420]

Can't believe they've described you as a 'guard'.

[@MichaelJones456]

@@pibloackbar5420 normally I think they do it for the title trying not to offend the guest in anyway. However I see how it can come off as rude

[@dannye3325]

Brilliant interview mate

[@terryeagle6321]

@@pibloackbar5420 it was literally his job title?

[@terryeagle6321]

@@MichaelJones456 rude in what way? Its literally in his fucking job title you helmet 😂

[@Kev621]

As an ex-guard, one of my stories that sticks with me is, after a couple of weeks working there...I remember having a female guard with me monitoring around 80 inmates. I fight broke out while I was among them (they were in one big dorm, no cells), when the fight started...the warden radio'd me to break it up...soon as I went to get up...an inmate got close to me and stopped me with his body, leaned in and said "don't do it"...the fight was to lure me in so they could harm me. Gave me a reality check on what the fuck am I doing here...this is not a job for me. And no way should a female under 110lbs be assisting me among these individuals.

[@Kev621]

@George Clutton Most importantly, ___________________________, but ________________. Also, _____________. Best knowledge I can give.

[@Kev621]

@George Clutton No he would not, cause he does not represent me... There's much more before he came around. If that's what you were waiting for...I could've saved you the trouble.

[@georgina-a]

@@Kev621 You must have been well respected by that inmate for him to risk himself to give you a heads-up like that. Fair play.

[@acesn8s89]

In fairness I’ve met female guards who could kick ass with the best of them. But yeah, anyone, male or female, needs to be trained and able to support their coworkers in those types of jobs.

[@hellothere-dw3sf]

@C Man i can't tell if you're trolling or if being a bouncer has genuinely just elevated your ego that high why's your name c man

[@emilykeepsmiling9465]

I can't believe the trainee guard left him being attacked to quit the job. I understand if she was concerned for her safety and couldn't get involved, but to legit just run away and leave him there without even sounding the alarm!! That's disgusting! This was an amazing interview. He spoke with such dignity and respect about a job that must be incredibly hard to do.

[@matin2825]

She should get charges for that!

[@emilykeepsmiling9465]

@@matin2825 totally agree with you. Like yes, her safety was important, of course. But so was his!!!!!

[@danmilo328]

its a job women shouldnt have honestly

[@skelettonr9831]

Lad, i don't know you and i dont know what you've been trough but i wanna tell you this: If you never experienced this situation or a situation like this, just shut your fingers please.

[@emilykeepsmiling9465]

@@skelettonr9831 who are you saying that to?

[@russman_8887]

I spent 3 years on the job. Initially working with 15-18yr olds. Very violent. Moved on to work with adults. My final shift ironically was Boxing day 2017. I got assaulted quite badly. Badly enough to chuck my keys in and walk out with no idea what the future may hold having turned my back on my job. I drove home traumatised and drove the wrong way around a roundabout purely by accident, but rather from processing the trauma that had just occurred. Leaving was the best thing I ever did. I didnt realise the severity of the impact the job was having on my overall health until I left. A huge weight was lifted knowing I'd never have to enter those gates again. Kudos to the brave Officers still serving with their hands tied behind their back following out the visions of reform that come from those above not having the faintest clue.

[@Pjh365]

I don’t blame u, what a shit job

[@camptube7621]

I did 23 years in this job. I am now suffering from ptsd. Officers are ignored and have no after care. They just sack them as soon as they get ill or fit them up.

[@radcow]

I can't belive anyone does the job I wouldn't do it for £150000 a year and I'm not even joking and now they pay peanuts also no offence to you but job attracts some very strange people however there are good people who do the job however for me nothing would be worth the amount of stress Ps I hope you get the help you need after 23 years of service

[@camptube7621]

@@radcow thank you my friend. I finally got help after early ending it all. I now help ex servicemen from all services get the help. I joined as a young man who came from nothing and earned me a good wage. However over the years, with government cuts continuing, the places became unsafe and unmanageable. I saw too many prisoners and staff maimed. Suicides of both through the roof. Serious mental health victims just locked behind a door because there is no funding to help them. This is very much a hidden scandal because it is behind a big wall. I admire videos like this as it gets the attention it deserves. He is right on everything he says. We don’t rehabilitate, we just contain. God bless.

[@mattyy101]

Id you choose to take a job that is taking peoples freedoms away then deal with it.

[@nevadag606]

mattyy101 prison officers watch over the populations violent offenders, armed robbers, rapists, gang members, murderers. Unfortunately the judicial system is fucked and people who sold a little weed are in jail because the law was stupid, and POC get extra long sentences for things the white men get 6mo for. There are bad officers in there yeah, but from the conditions they work under it makes sense that it brings out the bad in some. Prisons should be rehabilitation centers(except for the aforementioned rapists, murderers),but capitalism makes it so that the prison systems benefit from high recidivism rates.

[@Smudgedoodle1978]

I did 14yrs service, it was shit towards the end, although I was on dogs the last 4yrs, management are incompetent pricks who don’t give a fuck about their staff & the majority of the new staff are just kids with no life experience, don’t have your back & sadly a lot of them will stab you in the back to climb the ladder quicker…….I haven’t regretted leaving, it’s not the same job anymore & it’s getting worse!

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

[@marcalvarez4890]

Beautiful quote, thank you.Ill record that one, and look up more of his.

[@ihadtoomuchbenandjerrys100]

i had two and a half strokes reading this

[@moniqueengleman873]

Make memories. Don't buy Stuff.

[@itsalexbruh95]

"The two cleaners sorted them out, as it were" In other words, the cleaners gave them a right kicking. Can tell this officer was in general well respected

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Both one punch merchants mate, I'm still in touch with one of them too.

[@itsalexbruh95]

@@RealPorridgePodcast oh wow, got a reply from you! Love your channel, did a little time myself a few years back and have no end of respect for the "old school" officers such as yourself. You come across as one of the old school to me anyway haha!

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

@@itsalexbruh95 I was self employed mate😎😁

[@tensemurm5924]

@Shmavid Shmowie They got battered, basically.

[@eagleeye5943]

Karma without delay😂

[@bhimbonggames3206]

Prison guards, police officers, paramedics and firefighters are exposed to high rates of traumatic events and many develop PTSD. Thank you to them alm for their service. They deserve all the respect in the world.

[@athelstan927]

Possibly prison guards.. the rest are as protected .. and have a great job.. with very little threat relative to other jobs..

[@leecountffl9826]

You forgot us Soldiers, thank you.

[@hj8837]

Prison officer here - Thank you 👍🏻

[@leecountffl9826]

@@athelstan927 I'm a Soldier trust me being shot the shit out of ain't much fun.

[@johnsmith-ik8il]

Some of them expose people to all sorts of abuse themselves. Quite a lot infact.

[@tara34952]

What a brave, brave man. Thankyou for your service in doing this extremely tough job that most people could not or would not do. It must really take guts, commitment and courage to do that kind of job.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Very kind, not sure about brave, but it is and can be a tough gig! Cheers

[@ShrekThaOGEE]

He didn’t do it for u and this is not his video

[@modestrocker1]

should watch videos about all the people in his position abusing their power - hes one of the good ones which there are few of

[@oooKsiu]

One of the most underpaid jobs out there, these guys deserve a lot more for what they do for the society

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Cheers less pay than when I was in the job! Cheers 29000 to 22000.

[@sodamncutestud2]

I agree. Same with EMT’s

[@user-ke3jn2ul3n]

ye pretty sad the laziest jobs pay the most

[@mary-annesade]

@Shmavid Shmowie huh LOL why are you so pressed lmfao and they literally have to guard criminals so how is that nothing to do with society?

[@robertdore9592]

They should have armed forces personnel as prison officers.

[@andyb.1643]

I was an officer in a prison in the US for a number of years, and spent most of that time in the Disciplinary Segregation and Mental Health pods there. This gentleman tells it like it is- listening to him immediately brought back to me the feelings he attempts to describe. Imagine being in charge of a body of men who can’t be trusted for a second for years at a stretch. Not all of them want to see you hurt or killed, but none of them can lift a finger to help you when things go south. Or dealing on a face to face basis with people who have done unspeakable things to innocent and helpless victims, knowing they would gladly do it again if given the opportunity, even to you. The stress is unbelievable, and creeps up on you incrementally until you are nearly as messed up as those you have to deal with. This is why so many Correctional Officers are divorced, alcoholic, unstable people. The thing is, after a few years, the only people you can relate to are your fellow officers. The public has no idea what we go through on their behalf, and don’t care.

[@tr7b410]

I watched a op-ed about a drug dealer who was busted in India & to get a lighter- easier sentence faked a mental illness.She was chucked into a mental institution & within 1 year was actually mentally ill. Point is,the psychic energy of the people around you does influence you at the subconscious level.

[@alisas3585]

Andy B, There are some who care. God bless you sir, and thank you so much for what you do….I honestly had no idea what it’s like to do this kind of job before i saw this video and read the comments. It levels me. Praying for you, truly ❤️🙏🏻

[@Sighduckling]

Even if we do care, what can we do with it? What can we do with the respect but leave it idle? People are being lead around like sheep; if more people were told to care, they would-- and all that would do is bring up more people who want to vocalize how much they don't. The general public's ability to empathize is only as deep as the people who influence and govern them (social media/gov't etc)

[@yourintrouble6296]

Thankyou for your service sir x

[@scrimdog1]

Being an ex con myself, that last sentence he uttered rings very true. Great interview and much respect to this guy.

[@lewissmith3896]

Good to hear you have changed.

[@scumbaggo]

This guy is for sure a good one. Hard to find in there. Take it easy bro.

[@xXXTigiGitiXxx]

What a lovely fellow officer walking out of the situation without even pressing the alarm 🤦🏼‍♀️ Got to be a joy working with people like her.

[@mjef3695]

She could have been in shock.

[@joshuagarcia3499]

Crazy how two prisoners on cleaning duty did more to help than than an actual guard.

[@hoodlumpriest8955]

Must be nonces

[@mrslinkydragon9910]

@@hoodlumpriest8955 nonces wouldnt be allowed to walk a normal prison. Pribably lifers who just want to stay out of things

[@clintbeast-bud8119]

@@hoodlumpriest8955 idk probably just decent humans, probably thought it was out of line to see a screw getting jumped 2 on 1 for nothing.

[@buchan448]

@@clintbeast-bud8119 agreed

[@hoodlumpriest8955]

@@clintbeast-bud8119 decent humans ok that's why they mopping the wing in the ways

[@608Ralphy]

As someone who's been behind bars this man is a good guy. The last part is so true. Locking people up and throwing away the key is not the answer for victimless crimes.

[@derbyct864]

Great interview. Guy isnt arrogant cocky or telling the story like its a action movie to impress. He humbly tells his experience. I appreciate that and find it an honest straightforward interview

[@AlinJapan]

That's a very moving and intense testimony from the Prison Guard. I have only respect for him as he put himself at risk physically and psychologically to help prisoners. Thank you sir!

[@adambuss654]

Need more people and more support for PO's like this guy!

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

cheers adam very kind of you mate!

[@DC65DC]

The first 25 seconds is him describing me after a 10 day bender 😂

[@Bass8Head]

😂😂😂😂

[@rickybalboa3254]

Dead 😭

[@mitch9186]

Legend. HMU next go round

[@brianallen858]

🤣🤣 🐧🐧

[@dimmuborgir4]

Lolll holy shit Great comment

[@meg2231]

he seems like a very intelligent and honest man. he really has what i would say is the perfect temperament for a highly skilled prison guard. somebody who can hold their own if needed but at the same time thoughtful and kind

[@welshed]

Seems like a top bloke. I hope he is able to find real peace and closure one day.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Cheers very kind of you!

[@Bornst3ll3r]

Who the prisoner who rubbed sh1t in his own eyes ?

[@Tobbe_S]

He seems like such a nice guy.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

thank you very kind!

[@yorambo2857]

@@RealPorridgePodcast your a legend for doing this kind of stuff, i wouldnt dare step into a prison because im a wimp aha

[@Alanhock75]

Cleaners helped me out on numerous occasions, they were worth their weight in gold

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

indeed alan!

[@DarkWandererAU]

So the cleaners are just prisoners who are on the path to rehabilitation basically? That's why they step in and help out....?

[@Alanhock75]

@@DarkWandererAU not really rehabilitation but trusted guys, usually with a bit of clout on the wing, not easily intimidated.I suppose we use them as they do us

[@DarkWandererAU]

@@Alanhock75 Give a long to get a long kind of situation

[@Alanhock75]

@@DarkWandererAU the cleaners got perks,they usually weren’t locked up over the dinner and tea hour, they had free roam of the wing which probably suited them.If they were giving the food out they got the better picks amid extra,so there was a lot in it for them.I know that some would watch your back and come to your aid if it looked a bit dodgy for you.I was usually on first name terms so you generally had a good relationship with them.My wife worked in the same jail ,if inmates were giving her any grief, I’d use the cleaners to have a word, it was much more effective than me getting involved

[@606uzi]

Complete Respect for this Guy. It's a tough job to be in and my bet is that the pay doesn't match the risks involved with the job.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

very kind mate cheers!

[@mrsb3650]

They've changed the pay structure in recent years, obviously to the detriment of new officers going in. I think the starting salary is around 21 grand to about 24. Who on earth would put themselves in harm's way every single day for the same money you can get in an office? It takes a special kind of person to get up every day and go into their 'office' not knowing what they're going to face. Physical violence against officers happens every day, and when they're physically fit they have to go back to work and face those cons again. The toll on their mental health is enormous. Several members of my family are serving or retired. I don't know how they do it.

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

@@mrsb3650 MANY PRAYERSNLUV, My Husband Did This For Awhile While Waiting TO Get Hired On As A FireFighter.Many PRAYERSNLUV To ALL Who Do This Job.May God Bless ALL WWG1WGA PRAYERSNLUV 👼👼✝️✝️

[@kieranarcher3601]

@@mrsb3650 wow is that the pay , that’s shocking I double that with no risk to my health or safety, that’s tuff 😏

[@fredflintstoner596]

@@mrsb3650 PEOPLE WHO WERE BULLIED AT SCHOOL

[@Alicia-nb9rp]

My dad did this job for maybe under a year, he worked with younger boys. He told me so many stories and I wondered how he coped with such abuse. He was stabbed in the hand with a shank and took some time off. My dad his huge strong man and you’d think they can handle it but my dad never went back, he realised it wasn’t worth being stabbed, beaten up and strangled especially as a family man

[@johnporter8896]

I had a horrible time as a prison officer. It’s been 14 years and even after years of counselling I still have nightmares about the things I saw. The British prison system is broken as it can’t even look after it’s staff.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Hope you get some peace mate!

[@magicdaisies5242]

This is what I love about KZbin, we get real stories from real people. I know a guy who works as an officer and has been stabbed by an inmate! So scary the risks these people go through everyday.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Indeed can be a very dangerous job mate!

[@fredflintstoner596]

WHO CARE'S HE CHOOSE TO DO THE JOB !

[@edone1231]

I think keeping "them" (hard core killers/pedophiles) locked up is more important than rehabilitating them.

[@nevadag606]

Those are the worst of the worst crimes, people who steal, vandalize, sell drugs, should be rehabilitated not sentenced to extreme sentences in places, that as we hear time and time again from inmates and officers, are horrifying and damaging to mental health and social functioning.

[@Botix330]

nah, electric chair immediatly

[@nevadag606]

But you’re right, pedophiles, rapists and murderers can just be executed, if they’re deemed guilty 100%. Which is why we need to fix our judicial system so that the rate of incorrect sentencings is 0. People who blatantly choose to rip away someone’s right to their own body or kill, don’t need to be fed with tax payer dollars.

[@Botix330]

@@nevadag606 of course only if its 100% proven, get rid of the scum

[@aMokeyMokey]

@@Botix330 How fucking stupid is this view when you can donate their bodies to inhumane science or set them up with a dead mans switch in the army. Offing them is lazy and unproductive.

[@j0nnyism]

When they hurt children then they deserve capital punishment.

[@justandy333]

Take the children aspect out of the equation for a second, and lets focus on the capital punishment bit. Im firmly against capital punishment in any way shape or form, simply because our justice system isn't perfect and innocent people DO slip through the cracks. Once you've had them executed, that's it. A dead person can't defend themselves. If you can make our justice system 100% bullet proof in convicting the correct person, then I might consider coming back to the discussion.

[@jdoc198467]

If a member of the public doesn't have a right to take a life, the law shouldn't either. I'd rather let them rot for life, full life not a 25 year "life" sentence.

[@jesse9496]

@Bryan G was that the Syrian refugee who murder Melissa in burnaby? The 9 year Old? When DNA can without a shadow of a doubt confirm guilt. Death by starvation, then get whacked by all the family and friends of the deceased sound fare to me.

[@JosephRawsthorne31]

@@justandy333 well said, I would also add that two wrongs doesn’t make a right.

[@bartman9400]

I hate the way the criminals still have human rights in a very same way that the people they kill or harm have or had the exact same rights but didn’t give a F about them. But hey got look after the criminals hey. Politicians are you listening ahhh F the politicians.

[@LilFoxyCosplay]

My late grandad was a prison officer he was so scary people would avoid him but I only knew him as the nicest person ever It was fascinating hearing stories of the inside and was enough to keep me on the straight and narrow!

[@metroplexchl]

I know it is hard to hear. But you're a hero. Not the celebrity or athlete type of hero. A true hero that sacrifices a lifetime for our culture. Thank you. Seriously.

[@jamesmcmurrough3811]

Watched this bloke on countless podcasts, doesn't fail to entertain

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

CHEERS MATE!

[@jamesmcmurrough3811]

@@RealPorridgePodcast your welcome

[@SGTRIP-dh7fz]

Being in a similar line of work I respect the hell out of this man. The type of prisoners he had to deal with on a daily basis takes a special person (prisoners or not) some compassion is needed even when you don't want to give it. The two cleaners could've taken their time in helping him during his assault but didn't from the way it sounds...respect goes a long way and is not easy to earn in his line of work. Respect to you sir!

[@aegeanbo]

Thank you for a great interview. Anyone with a little empathy can tell that most of the prisoners have had a background of traumatic experience. Those attending to them also often end up with PTSD. Society has not found a way to handle this huge issue yet. We call the prisons correctional institutions, but we mostly have failed. All we have learned from psychology have not taught us how to handle this huge social/psychological problem.

[@swingingingerplums]

god bless you mate I've been behind the door UK and the decent staff are unsung heroes

[@davidknight8172]

Respect to this guy. I wish him all the best.

[@wonkysfishingtales]

I remember the first day walking on the unit. Lots of gang members etc….. I actually got on quite well with all the prisoners because I treated them as human beings and tried to help them as some will be released into society where my children are and I wanted them to be decent members of society. My biggest problem was other officers, I couldn’t tolerate the constant back stabbing just to climb the ladder so I went back into private security, it was a great shame as I loved the job.

[@pl8998]

No

[@Noise_floorxx]

I worked at a prison as well and think about the inmates often, despite only working there a few months. The prison was max security so they were sex offenders and murderers but they were not nearly as difficult to deal with as the staff. Geeeeze it was bad.

[@watch_drives_you]

Beeing a prison guard myself here in germany this is a very interesting video for me. The problems seem to be the same no matter what country you're from. A senior officer told me years ago that our job is very boring, until it isn't. The number of problematic inmates has definitely skyrocketed over the last ten years or so. You have more and more attacks on fellow officers and it starts to show on the overall moral of the staff. It's a very hard thing to leave this problems, the anger and the violence behind you when you head home to your family but everyone has to find a way to do it anyway. Otherwise you don't last long in this job. It seems to work out for me beeing in my 15th year.

[@Hero101010]

Would you say the spike in violent inmates is related to the increase in immigration from North Africa and the Middle East? Just curious, as it's the case where I'm from.

[@watch_drives_you]

@@Hero101010 it's a very unpopular opinion (at least in Germany) but I would definitely say Yes! The big wave of refugees that has hit Germany in 2015 definitely plays a big part in the rise of violence. I am a K9 Handler and also part of a special unit within the prison that is called when there are situations that are to dangerous for the regular officers. If we have attacks on colleagues or violence between the inmates I would estimate that 90% of the time the inmate responsible for said violence is from some place south of the Mediterranean sea. Mostly people from Iraq, Somalia, Syria or Nigeria. Don't get me wrong... not all of the inmates from that parts of the world are violent and dangerous, but if we have serious trouble with an inmate it's almost certainly one of them. And the quality of resistance and aggression is something that definitely did not exist 10 or 15 years ago.

[@Hero101010]

@@watch_drives_you It's as I suspected, then. We sadly live in a time where saying the truth or noticing trends is taken as some sort of "-phobia" or "-ism". Thabk you for sharing, and thank you for your service!

[@samuelj.s3955]

@@watch_drives_you 15 years of service?! Very respect worthy. Are you considered senior management now?

[@watch_drives_you]

@@samuelj.s3955 No not really. I know that, in the US for example, officers usually don't stay that long. But here in Germany 15 years is nothing special. Most colleagues start in their twenties or thirties and stay till retirement at age 62. The job is hard... not necessarily on a physical level (although it can be pretty rough some days) but mostly psychologically. But we get paid pretty good and our pension is way above the average in Germany so people usually stay for a long time.

[@Bawbag0110]

My dad was a prison officer in a notorious Category A prison..he said it takes so determination not to let what some people have done effect how you do your job..He once had a prisoner who had killed his wife and drowned their baby in a bucket of water..when he asked why he said "Because I wanted to"

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

All the very best to your dad mate!

[@robertrichards6764]

It may seem a small thing to those that don't do the job, but they are and I was a prison officer. Guards work in shopping centres, guard does not come close to the training and abilities of the officers.

[@terryeagle6321]

Calm down guard

[@sammyk702]

Respect

[@NapoleonGelignite]

They have used US terminology in the title so it gets more views

[@justdeeznuts]

Do you prefer pigs instead

[@Longtack55]

"Prison guard" is not a profession. A Corrections Officer has a profession. Your behaviour, observations and reports may be scrutinized by a Judge, so you need a decent education and a willingness to set your prejudices and private agenda free.

[@undercoverrimmer183]

I worked in a prison doing the air conditioning and we walked through the general population! And I couldn’t even begin to imagine being a guard there!

[@johnniethepom2905]

I'd have thought with a name like that , you might have wanted to stay overnight . I'm sure some of the lads could have accommodated you !

[@angieryan2544]

How refreshing is it to hear all sides of the story! Hats off to you mate for sharing such an incredible inspirational story! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@highroadtohell]

This series is great - keep them coming Lad Bible 👏 So interesting.

[@gerlagerweij]

As a prison-officer in the Netherlands, I can relate to most things this lovely man has said. But I must say mental health issues under staff members are dealt with quite well nowadays. As far as his experience with prisoners and their crazy ways.... Everytime I think I've seen it all, something stranger happens...

[@amanrehman8281]

Man I don't know, maybe it is good in Netherlands and not where he lives. As far as I'm concerned I sort of have an assumption in my head that all the people from Netherlands are kind, helpful and respectful.

[@gerlagerweij]

@@amanrehman8281 as much as I'd love to take the compliment, it's definately not true. Society has become alot harder the last 2 decades. That said, there ain't alot of other countries I'd want to live in....

[@amanrehman8281]

@@gerlagerweij imo the world has become more self-centered, intolerant, and impatient. But I'm only 23 so I don't know how much my opinion even counts lol

[@RogueBoyScout]

@@amanrehman8281 It counts. Age should never be a pre-requisite for being heard... Obviously it is to be taken into account as far as experience goes. But there are 23 year olds who were child soldiers in real hell holes.... And yeah, I take their words VERY SERIOUSLY s far as their observations go.

[@raypatterson3808]

Real porridge Neil’s podcast is a good watch a honest very humble man

[@plutoniumcoreuk]

I did two years on a Health Care wing as a Prison Officer of a category A High Risk Prison working with the worst of the worst. Some were mentally I’ll others were dealing with substance abuse. I fully understand we’re this gentleman is coming from, I have seen and dealt with things I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I have had inmates come to my assistance on one occasion whilst being assaulted by a lad who was trying to bite me in the neck. I eventually left after one incident involving a 15 year old lad hanging himself, It was just another waste of a young life and the final straw for me.

[@dr.spectre9697]

PLEASE interview this guy more!!!

[@doonewatts7155]

Fascinating. Those prisoners were so lucky to have you on their wing. I hope you continue to be well

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

very kind of you, thanks!

[@underratedunity1528]

That story about the pensioner is the most disgusting thing I've ever heard

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Evil!

[@vicentetrigo9476]

I was like "oh not so bad, he killed an old man and robbed him...oh, nope, he had sex w the corpse, imma vomit now" (not so bad -- means - nothing out of the ordinary for a derranged psycopath, I'm not saying killing is not so bad)

[@underratedunity1528]

@@vicentetrigo9476 but the worst was that he kept coming back to the scene even up to weeks later to continue doing it! It's literally the worst thing I've ever heard of in my life

[@cavanbond6359]

@@underratedunity1528 there’s worse out there real scum

[@originalunoriginal4055]

@@RealPorridgePodcast hope your employer's contribute towards some PTSD treatment costs after your experience in the job! Because, for sure being exposed to such gruesome experience, will string along with you! It's not something you can simply pick up and leave behind on your way out of the workplace! And for sure doesn't have an expiration date or somewhat to your relief; only starts popping up in your head from the time you clock in at work until you clock out!

[@markberry3494]

Definitely made me change my mind of becoming a prison officer! Couldn't do it ! Fairplay to this man one in a million !

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Cheers mate very kind.

[@samhouse3593]

Gentlemen like this do a very hard job and should be respected. Two people I know worked this job in different countries, one walked away respected by the inmates, the other, a nervous wreck. You need life skills for this, yes, you need to be tough, but also empathetic and understanding of whatever situation is thrown at you....

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Very kind and your bang on mate, cheers!

[@colinnorman9691]

What a good man. Just a solid bloke

[@davidfalconer9281]

He sounds like a good calm guy.. I’d bet he was extremely good in his career.. bless him

[@earth6161]

He a good man this fella heard it from many sources and got a great podcast respect to you My friend 👏

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Very kind of you cheers🙏

[@ShoegazingHammer74]

Wish this lad all the best, and thankyou for doing a job that 99% of us would shy away from. Hope he can resolve the mental health issues as best as he can and move on and transpose his clearly fundamental human decency elsewhere.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

how very kind of you much appreciated, cheers!

[@tootintel]

Much respect for this guy

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Very kind cheers!

[@globally123]

Thanks for sharing, and giving us all an insight to the service. I wish you the very best of mental health mate.

[@rhinostacey7741]

One of the best ones I’ve ever seen

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

very kind cheers!

[@Elmwood-ze3cr]

Brilliant interview Sam , your a genuine bloke that speaks the truth from the heart , FFS when will the Government wake up and take the advice of someone like yourself and sort the Prison system out, its a revolving door for some lads/lasses that unless they are rehabilitated they will continue to go in and out of Prisons all their lives

[@chrisdenyer6362]

You are an amazing person . I started at Belmarsh as a officer 4 years ago and I totally agree with your comments on your first day, I felt like I needed to be looking behind me at all times and its very intimidating, most inmates have muscles bigger than mike tyson and want to get in your head. I take my hat off to you for your work, I left after 3 months as felt my stress levels were too high in the houseblocks.

[@mendezparis8265]

Having muscle don’t mean their can fight looks at Bruce Lee Never show you weakness

[@chrisdenyer6362]

@@mendezparis8265 true its the little one in the corner with the shank we have to worry about tbf

[@mendezparis8265]

@@chrisdenyer6362 real talks 💯

[@chrisdenyer6362]

@@mendezparis8265 but still I felt in danger at all times not that nice tbf

[@mendezparis8265]

@@chrisdenyer6362 same I’m a black guy 6’6 tall and always more in danger around other black gangsta wannabe rather than the police I can be in danger if I go to the wrong postcode

[@ohladin7822]

Great questions great answers great interview

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

cheers mate!

[@janisgay5507]

What an intelligent and compassionate Inman.

[@camillajarnedal7984]

Worked as a prison officer for 7 years (men's prison), was 23 when I started. Tough job but I liked it, worked out really well.

[@samuelj.s3955]

What band did you finish on ??

[@JamesEnglish]

My guy 🙌🏼

[@jonathancragg9289]

Great podcast Sir. What's the thing mean you say at the start mean?

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

how do mucker, very kind and supportive as always! x

[@Gblonkers]

@@jonathancragg9289 he says boom and we’re on

[@jonathancragg9289]

@@Gblonkers ok thanks, I thought he says Ben Meron lol didn't know who he was

[@VIBEZZFLOOFN]

Ali is mine and Lawrence's guy.

[@truey3565]

"i looked on the computer to see what hes in for" "somebody found out what hes in for" 😄

[@77moessa]

Can't believe that female guard just took off and left him. Then why did she even apply for it in the first place..?

[@D-Rizzle653]

Yeah that’s right I thought same thing

[@brandonharrison7773]

Fight or Flight I suppose. We can’t know what we’ll do till we’re there. She must’ve thought she was tougher than she was.

[@kennedysan1045]

Many women have prisoner romance fantasies.

[@bankroiii7278]

@@kennedysan1045 wtf

[@kennedysan1045]

@@bankroiii7278 check out stories of the number of love letters inmates receive, from complete strangers.... It's quite disturbing

[@adzyful]

Having been to prison in the uk. It is heart breaking seeing people that genuinely need help, not incarceration. This guy is 100%, we do not rehabilitate prisoners. We just keep them locked up. And ya know, for some prisoners, that might be good enough. But for the majority? The prison system needs tore down

[@Slobberthegoat]

20 or so years ago, a friend and I were able to get a tour of San Quentin. Keeping a long story short, we ended up in the entry way to the main yard. The entry way was this concrete walkway about 75 feet wide with a wall on three sides, the open side led out into the actual yard. We only walked a few feet in with our guard escort, who was telling us about the yard. On either side of us were small bleachers with some prisoners sitting in them in various groups. Most of the prisoner's were much further away in the yard. As we stood there with the guard talking, some of the prisoners started "cat" calling us, saying things like, "hey are you my lawyer?" or "you look nice, come over here." It wasn't too bad at first and our guard did not seem concerned. Initially my head was on a swivel and I was looking at everybody and everything, but as the comments started to come with more frequency and after I made eye contact with a few of the prisoners, I suddenly found myself looking at my feet. I thought to myself, "I wonder what my buddy is doing?" and so I slowly looked up and saw that he too was looking at his feet. I would have laughed, but at that point the guard said, "Okay they are starting to get rowdy, lets leave." I was very happy to get out of there. After it was over and we were driving away from the prison, I asked my friend if he had been scared when we were in the yard and he said, "hell yeah I was scared." At that point we both had a good laugh.

[@Phbalancedshorty]

Why were you shown prisoners in a federal prison like it was a zoo?

[@savagetabby4931]

...god...hearing this reminds me of being a ward of the state from late 90's to almost mid 00's As i've gotten older, just learning how we were damn near trained to be nothing but criminals. It was the staff that cared that saved alot of us.

[@je7564]

Everyone literally has a story. KZbin has mad it so it can all be told. Big up to everyone speaking up about experiences.

[@mattiassvanberg9161]

I don't have one

[@je7564]

@@mattiassvanberg9161 that's ok

[@joejohnson2478]

KZbin will also sack you if you response is not politically correct.

[@JTT-ft3eb]

I went for a job as a prison officer in Australia, I was knocked back to try and improve the "gender quotas". I was picked over a woman who was 6 months pregnant and an ex stripper. I was ex military... Im kinda glad now hearing that story

[@sailoroftheinternet3290]

thats insane

[@jannalenefensom4130]

Ive done 13 years of prison, know what your saying

[@gittinsoutdooradventures5267]

I was once a car thief, drug dealer snd generally not a nice person. I now have a good work ethic and have no intention of going back to prison. This guy is right prison, doesn't offer anything other than meeting new contacts and getting back into crime. I now have a family, own my own home and run my own business. It wasn't until I had a family that I realised things need too change and I'm very proud of the husband and father I've become. That guard who ran off is so typical of a weak person who should not have been there. Big up to the cleaners and I hope they have also changed there lifestyle.

[@-CLUMSYDIYer-]

Massive respect to you big man!

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Cheers! Great name too😎

[@MasterCleife]

I live a few miles away from where Mark Bridger lived. I'm so sorry to hear that he wasn't the one to take a dumbbell in the face.

[@ElvenSailor_Main]

ACTUAL moral guards are so underrated. There are some horrible, vile guard out there (many actually) and they're disgusting but for the ones who truly care and want to make a difference, they need to be praised more

[@mrsimo7144]

Legend. Much love to you ❤️

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Cheers mucker very kind!

[@Darthshearer]

Read Neil's book and seen him on various talks. The government should listen to people like Neil. A great book and a great speaker.

[@akilagun1]

A great insight from a very well spoken and quiet frank Ex Prison Guard. An excellent watch for anyone and everyone.

[@TommyS61867]

Love this guy! Love listening to his tales. My Dad is from the same part of Sheff

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Sheffield steel, cheers mate!

[@Yee2792]

Shoutout from mexico

[@eddiehaddad1409]

This lad seems like someone I could have a pint with. Good luck to you.

[@onetwo-in4mh]

I had a similar experience working in prisons, the job is hard enough without the prison service torturing the staff. Like the job isn't stressful enough, there is a real culture of petty politics. There is an emphasis on strict rules that magically disappear when senior or "favoured" staff do it. The prison service needs to be reviewed, the turnover of staff should be raising red flags to the government.

[@davidforbregd2096]

Thanks for telling your story!!!

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

cheers mate

[@guineagirl5078]

@@RealPorridgePodcast omg Sam, it must have been awful to witness 😢

[@juliaelrod2154]

I worked in law enforcement. My boss also ran the jail/guards. One of the hardest jobs on the planet. In most cases, you're dealing with the worst in people all day every day. 💞

[@becksarmour9922]

Brilliant this guy, has a great channel with great guests and genuinely cares about ppl... Lovely Man.. Top bloke... ❤️💯🙏🙏

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

cheers becks x

[@becksarmour9922]

@@RealPorridgePodcast More than welcome, you help so many ppl especially around mental health xxx ❤️💯🙏

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

@@becksarmour9922 XX

[@patrickjhorton1]

Becks have a read of his book... Great read...

[@becksarmour9922]

@@patrickjhorton1 Got to x

[@shaneharrington3655]

Incredible interview.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

cheers mate much appreciated!

[@donny_doyle]

Wish there were more like this gentleman when I was locked up...

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

cheers mate very kind of you!

[@Smarf182]

probably shouldnt have got locked up eh? its not a fucking holiday camp.

[@maxpulido4268]

@@Smarf182 Time is linear. Once it happens it happens.

[@vrccb]

What a wonderful interview. The Guard seems to be a well balanced chap despite everything he has been through.

[@danrooker151]

it warms my heart knowing that people like this exist. he equals out at least 10 bad humans

[@MyelinProductions]

GOD Bless you and thank you for your service. Very sick tragic sad situations for sure. Stay Safe & well. Peace & Health

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

very kind cheers!

[@landonlosey7076]

That female guard should be fined, or jailed.

[@HelenaBlack80]

If it’s true.

[@archief9075]

@@HelenaBlack80 why would he lie

[@HelenaBlack80]

@@archief9075 To sell books or get booked for interviews??

[@Original50]

First 30 seconds sounds like someone who hit the beaches of Mallorca too hard on day-1. Former discipline PO HMP Blundeston flinging his keys down the chute. On my first day a con followed me down the stairs in my block and calmly informed me that he could have shoved me down those stairs. I turned around and replied that that would have ended-up with him losing days (parole gets extended), getting bent-up and thrown in the Seg and me being on paid sick for half a year. I turned my back on him as he said 'Good point.' That's subtle 'population management'. Not all red-bands are heroes, but they have rank and influence...

[@didzee002]

I know being bent up or doing the alphabet..

[@cr3237]

I worked as a civilian in a cat B men's prison some years ago. I had to be prisoner facing and had keys, but no radio, no personal panic button. Despite having been there for 9 months, and having asked repeatedly, I hadnt been given the required self defense training; as a 5' 2'" female, I felt it was necessary, instead I was sent on a first aid course. One day, (I had done this before, it was usual practice when the catering tutor had to check in the food ingredients delivery), I was asked to watch, on my own, a group of 12 prisoners in the kitchen. I was lured away to a back cupboard on a pretext and a fight broke out. There were kitchen knives around, large catering size saucepans and other items that could have been used as a weapon. I shouted for them to stop (of course they took no notice) and made my way to one of the panic buttons and waited for help. Eventually I saw one of the 2 officers that patrol the building walk past and waved him in, by which time, the fight was just about over. He radioed for the team to come in and deal with it. It transpired that the alarm was faulty and had indicated to the reaction team that it was in a classroom downstairs. It was sheer luck that the officer had walked past. The two main instigators of the fight, ( 2 teenagers who had started something with one of the older, longer serving prisoners), swore at the senior officer in the incident team and as a consequence were removed and put on basics. I heard later through the catering tutor that they blamed me for being put on basics and had both threatened to stab me the next time they saw me when I went onto the wings. I reported the threat, but nothing was done. I made sure on the next few visits to the wings I went at lunchtime during lockdown, but my confidence had gone. I spoke to my supervisor and told her that I wasnt happy with what had happened and was told to get over it. I resigned very shortly thereafter.

[@cancelledmoomin]

this man has a fantastic way with words

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

I wouldn't want to do that job, it seems horrific.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Not the best mate, but I tried!

[@Matt5bm]

It's quite the experience but a complete mess thanks to the government.

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

@@Matt5bm indeed!

[@DigitalDaffodil]

That’s insane that after “robbed him” he said “killed him” and that isn’t where the story ends

[@Zak-wz9co]

Love this guy’s honesty

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

very kind thank u

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Ii have seen a few interviews of COs and prison staff. They always talk about what the prisoners do but never about how abusive they are to the convicts. But I guess I wouldn't expect them to tell on themselves!

[@fredflintstoner596]

WELL SAID BRUV

[@jamesmcclean9344]

This guy has seen it all and love hearing hes storys 👌💪👍

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Cheers mate very kind!

[@derbyram1100]

Prison officers get a bad rep but you can tell this guy is a genuine bloke who was just doing his job seen him on a few podcasts

[@RealPorridgePodcast]

Cheers mate very kind and much appreciated!