Send us Fan Mail From the heart of Ohio comes a raw, unfiltered look at a jarring contradiction—the celebration of legal marijuana while thousands remain behind bars for the same substance. Remie tackles this paradox head-on, exposing the troubling reality of Ohio's recreational cannabis legalization that created a thriving new market but offers zero relief to those still suffering from past convictions. Drawing from personal experience and conversations with those affected, Remie reveals how le...
Apr 30, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us Fan Mail When Remie was deep into his prison sentence, he found himself navigating a complex economic system most people never see. Each cellblock operated with its own thriving GDP—thousands of dollars in transactions flowing through a network of hustlers, entrepreneurs, and survivors every month. The prison currency system reveals a fascinating parallel economy where food becomes more valuable, ramen noodle soups function as the standard unit—like dollar bills—and bags of coffee and Li...
Apr 23, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us Fan Mail Coming home is only the beginning. In this heartfelt continuation of our conversation on metaphorical scars, Remie and Debbie sit down together to talk honestly about what healing looks like from both sides of the reentry experience. Remie shares what it's like to live with Post-Incarceration Syndrome and the lingering emotional wounds of survival. Debbie offers the perspective of a partner learning how to love without control, hold space without losing herself, and navigate her...
Apr 16, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us Fan Mail Coming home from prison doesn’t erase the damage, it just changes the scenery. In this powerful episode, we explore the invisible scars left by incarceration and how loved ones can offer support rooted in empathy, not enforcement. Dr. Debbie Jones walks listeners through the emotional, psychological, and neurological impacts of prison life, using brain-based, trauma-informed practices to help families and partners navigate the complex terrain of reentry. From Post-Incarceration ...
Apr 09, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us Fan Mail Synthetic marijuana has created a perfect storm of danger, addiction, and economic exploitation behind prison walls. In this compelling exploration, host Remie Jones draws from personal experience and a PJP article to reveal how this deceptively named substance is transforming correctional facilities across America. The economics are staggering—a single sheet of paper sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids can fetch up to $3,000 in prison. This creates powerful incentives for smugg...
Apr 02, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Debbie Jones triumphantly returns to Lockdown Legacy after successfully defending her doctoral dissertation, sharing the emotional journey that led to her joining the mere 2% of Black women globally who hold doctorate degrees. With raw honesty, she recounts the grueling two-year writing process that culminated in a 242-page, 53,000-word academic achievement focusing on the lived experiences of Black educators facing policies that prohibit discussions of race. The episode the...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail Imagine being ripped from your life, convicted of a crime you didn't commit, and forced to spend decades behind bars while knowing you're innocent. This isn't a fictional scenario – it's the lived reality for thousands of Americans, including the five extraordinary men whose stories we explore in this episode. When Jacob invited us to attend "The Lynched Among Us," a play performed by actual exonerees sharing their own wrongful conviction stories, we knew we had to discuss it on...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us Fan Mail Warren and Christine's love story defies every expectation of what a prison relationship "should" be. Their connection began with a simple but profound question on a pen pal website: "When was the last time you had a great conversation with someone?" Christine, running a pen pal service from Germany, was immediately struck by the thoughtfulness behind Warren's words—a refreshing departure from the typical messages she received. What started as emails and letters quickly evolved ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us Fan Mail Join us for an insightful journey as we explore the powerful themes of resilience, community, and personal growth in our latest episode of Lockdown to Legacy. In this episode, we discuss the impact of growing up in the hood, sharing heartfelt stories and laughter from our childhoods while shedding light on the struggles faced after incarceration. We dive into the language and cultural identities that shape us, highlighting the lessons learned from our shared experiences. As we n...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us Fan Mail What if the bonds you formed during your darkest times became the pillars of your redemption? That's exactly what happened when Kel, my dear friend, and I first connected back in county jail, supported by the spiritual strength of our mothers. Now, as Kel stands on the cusp of freedom, we reflect on the profound lessons learned through his journey of incarceration and the resilience needed to transform those lessons into a legacy of hope and change. Our conversation is a heartfe...
Feb 14, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail We share the emotional rollercoaster of selling our house, navigating family loss, and discovering our forever home while emphasizing the importance of legacy and community support. The journey highlights resilience in the face of challenges while building a future for our children. • Transitioning from city life to a rural community • The unexpected death that reshaped our priorities • Struggles with selling our home amidst market challenges • Discovering a new opportunity at a...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us Fan Mail Support the show Hey Legacy Family! Don't forget to check us out via email or our socials. Here's a list: Our Website!: https://www.lockdown2legacy.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockdown.2.legacy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lockdown2Legacy InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/lockdown2legacy/ You can also help support the Legacy movement at these links: Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesF PayPal: paypal.me/Lockdown2Legacy Buzzsprout Tips: https://...
Dec 10, 2024•40 sec
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly captivated by a piece of history so profound, it resonates through time? That's exactly what happened to us aboard a double-decker bus, where the Eastern State Penitentiary's towering walls demanded our attention and inspired an episode that connects the past to our present lockdown experiences. We unravel the rich tales of the prison's origins and its once-cutting-edge design, including features like heated cells and 'eye of God' skylig...
Apr 12, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Send us Fan Mail Stepping through the revolving doors of the criminal justice system elicits a myriad of emotions—it's a world where the lines between right and wrong are often blurred and where power can easily become a weapon. Our journey today isn't for the faint of heart as we tear away the veil to reveal the gritty and complex truths hidden within America's correctional facilities, drawing from the harrowing experiences of those who know it best, including Remie's. From personal stories of ...
Apr 04, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Send us Fan Mail Come join Remie and DJ as they unravel the threads of authority abuse within the American justice system. Triggered by unsettling events involving Ohio law enforcement, they lay bare the distressing patterns of misconduct. From lawyers taking advantage of clients to corruption in the police ranks, these stories call for a dire need for transparency and accountability. Join them as they share their insights, personal experiences, and a deep dive into the murky waters of power dyn...
Mar 15, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Send us Fan Mail When Remie and Warren sat out to record this episode, they couldn't shake the feeling that they were about to uncover some profound truths. From the confines of a prison cell to the heights careers , the hustler's mentality can be a powerful force for transformation. Their conversation traverses the rocky terrain of personal evolution, where the grit and determination honed behind bars can fuel a future of legitimate success. They share Their own tales of maintaining the hustle ...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Send us Fan Mail When Brother Wise speaks from his cell in the correctional institution, you can't help but lean in closer. His voice carries the weight of a reality few can imagine—the tribulations of fatherhood entwined with the harshness of incarceration. This episode isn't just about uncovering the unseen hardships within the American prison system; it's a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the bonds that remain unbroken, even behind bars. Brother Wise bares his soul, providin...
Feb 22, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what seeds of potential lie dormant behind the walls of prisons? Together with my inside correspondent, Warren, we take you through a raw and powerful exploration of the American prison system, revealing how incarceration can become a crucible for transformation. Our special guest, Warren, lends his voice direct from inside the Institution, sharing the peaks and valleys of pursuing self-improvement and initiating programs from the inside. We peel back the ...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Send us Fan Mail Navigating the American criminal justice system can feel like being shackled to a ghost—its penalties linger long after time served. That's what we're unpacking today on Lockdown Legacy, with a focus on the often unseen anchor of criminal justice debt. As Remie and Debbie weave in the transformative journeys of those entangled in a system where financial burdens act as invisible bars, long after release. The shadow of collateral sanctions casts a long, dark shape across the land...
Feb 02, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Send us Fan Mail Imagine stepping into a world where every day is a battle for survival, where education and violence walk a razor-thin line. We take you behind the bars to uncover the harsh realities of the American prison system with an unflinching gaze. My brother Father Wise and I share our personal journey, revealing the diverse ways inmates navigate the treacherous waters of incarceration—from those seizing the chance for self-improvement to others succumbing to the darkness of violence an...
Jan 27, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Send us Fan Mail Twelve years ago, the landscape of prison communication was a different beast entirely, one we've navigated through personal upheaval and systemic change. Through the last decade and a half we've remained steadfast in dissecting the transition from physical mail to costly digital barriers that keep loved ones at arm's length. This week on Lockdown to Legacy, we're peeling back the complex layers of this evolution, from the dawn of MP3 players to today's tablet-based systems. We ...
Jan 19, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Send us Fan Mail This week, DJ shares the recent loss of her Uncle, a pillar of her family and his community, too. Because of the emotional toll this has taken and the need to process and cope, DJ and Remie felt it was best to re-release the episode "Grieving, or the Lack Of" originally published on May 19, 2023. The sting of this loss reminded Debbie of the stark reality of mourning while incarcerated. Those in prison grapple with all kinds of loss, often in isolation and without the solace of ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how the echoes of a father's wisdom find their way through the iron bars of a prison cell? This episode of Lockdown the Legacy takes you on an intimate journey from the depths of incarceration to the hopeful horizons of freedom. Remie and our inside correspondent, Warren, weave together an unvarnished tapestry of life behind bars, personal evolutions from solitude to solidarity, and the vital role of community in shaping the passage to reentry. As we navig...
Jan 05, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Send us Fan Mail As we close the chapter on an extraordinary year, I'm humbled and thrilled to share how "Lockdown to Legacy" has flourished, skyrocketing with an 826% surge in listenership. Celebrate with us this astounding achievement, and let's toast to the diverse international family we've built across 19 countries. Remember the episode that had everyone talking? "Vacation, Unbelizeable" lands among our top five reruns, alongside the stirring "Trading Bars for Cars" featuring the remarkable...
Dec 29, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Send us Fan Mail As the holiday lights glimmer beyond prison walls, Debbie and I, your seasoned hosts, bring you stories of resilience and reinvention from within the American prison system. With a blend of raw emotion and unexpected moments of joy, we lay bare the complex realities faced by inmates during the festive season. From intimate holiday rituals to the heartache of separation, we delve into the personal narratives that reveal the human spirit's capacity to find solidarity and hope in t...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we address the bitter-sweet complexities of the holiday season. We share personal stories that reveal the often unseen struggles some people grapple with during this festive period, underscoring the urgent need for empathy, inclusivity and unyielding kindness. From a heartwarming narrative about our grandparents' open-door holiday tradition to the chilling news of an active shooter incident at a local hospital, we hope to inspire a deeper understanding of the wor...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Send us Fan Mail Imagine spending your holiday season behind bars, stripped of the familiar comforts and amid the pressures of drug use. Our dear friend and inside correspondent, Warren, grants us an intimate perspective into this reality in the American prison system. Warren reveals the inventive ways inmates recreate traditions during the holidays, and the challenges of coping with illness without proper medication. Join us as we uncover the extraordinary transformations that occur within pris...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to discover the power of personal growth through the lens of two individuals deeply influenced by their past experiences with the American criminal justice system? Join your host, Remie Jones, as he takes you through personal experiences, lessons learned, and the journey towards self-improvement and reconstruction. He'll also dig into other stories to inspire and motivate you to explore your own path of personal growth. We all know that life after prison is a strug...
Dec 01, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Send us Fan Mail Join Remie and Debbie as they rerelease the episode of "Food and Holidays" with Lockdown 2 Legacy's first Guest, Remie's long time friend, Joe. We unravel the fascinating world of prison holiday traditions, the ingenious ways inmates craft meals from limited resources, like making cheesecake and fudge from commissary items. Cooking behind bars is not just about survival; it's a shared experience, an art form, and a testament to human ingenuity. We also touch on the importance of...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us Fan Mail Picture this: you're a newcomer in an unfamiliar environment, and your geographical origin dictates your affiliation. Will you succumb to the gang lifestyle that seems to be an inevitable part of this new world? That's the reality for many inside the American prison system, and we're here to unravel the intricate dynamics of this society. Join us, Remie and Warren, as we explore the tangled web of gang affiliations inside prison walls, shedding light on the often misunderstood w...
Nov 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 54
