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79: The Best of The Prison Officer - Strangeways - A Prison Officer's Story - Interview w/Neil "Sam" Samworth
Manage episode 416704180 series 3379376
Walking the corridors of HMP Manchester, former Prison Officer and author Neil Samworth—known as Sam—witnessed the stark realities of prison life, a tale he recounts with raw honesty in "Strange Ways: A Prison Officer's Story." Join us as we step into Sam's world, where the line between guard and guarded blurs, and where humanity faces its toughest tests. Our conversation traverses the emotional terrain of a profession that demands resilience in the face of daily confrontations with society's darkest elements.
We talk about it the good, the bad, and the ugly, including his personal struggle with PTSD.
Real Porridge with Sam Samworth https://www.youtube.com/c/RealPorridgePodcast
Strangeways: A Prison Officers Story - Sam Samworth
Strangeways Unlocked: The Shocking Truth about Life Behind Bars - Sam Samworth
From crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.
OMNI
OMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the Show.
Contact us: mike@theprisonofficer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficer
Take care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!
Chapters
1. Former UK Prison Officer Shares Story (00:00:02)
2. Reflections on Prison Service Experiences (00:09:09)
3. Prison Recruitment and Mental Health Challenges (00:19:46)
4. Prison Drug Programs and Corruption (00:33:06)
5. Trauma From Witnessing a Death (00:49:50)
6. Prison Officer Reflects on Inmate Experiences (00:58:57)
93 episodes
Manage episode 416704180 series 3379376
Walking the corridors of HMP Manchester, former Prison Officer and author Neil Samworth—known as Sam—witnessed the stark realities of prison life, a tale he recounts with raw honesty in "Strange Ways: A Prison Officer's Story." Join us as we step into Sam's world, where the line between guard and guarded blurs, and where humanity faces its toughest tests. Our conversation traverses the emotional terrain of a profession that demands resilience in the face of daily confrontations with society's darkest elements.
We talk about it the good, the bad, and the ugly, including his personal struggle with PTSD.
Real Porridge with Sam Samworth https://www.youtube.com/c/RealPorridgePodcast
Strangeways: A Prison Officers Story - Sam Samworth
Strangeways Unlocked: The Shocking Truth about Life Behind Bars - Sam Samworth
From crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.
OMNI
OMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the Show.
Contact us: mike@theprisonofficer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficer
Take care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!
Chapters
1. Former UK Prison Officer Shares Story (00:00:02)
2. Reflections on Prison Service Experiences (00:09:09)
3. Prison Recruitment and Mental Health Challenges (00:19:46)
4. Prison Drug Programs and Corruption (00:33:06)
5. Trauma From Witnessing a Death (00:49:50)
6. Prison Officer Reflects on Inmate Experiences (00:58:57)
93 episodes
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