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SEASON 1
EPISODE I
EPISODE ONE
When someone has been deemed too dangerous to be part of society, they are sent to prison. When the news cycle forgets about them, Prison Officers can’t, having to deal with these people face to face on a daily basis. We tell the stories of what really happens behind the walls of a prison.
EPISODE II
THE MAITLAND GAOL EPISODE
Maitland Gaol holds the record of the longest serving Prison in Australia, having been in continual use for 150 years.
In this Episode, we expose the never before told stories of life in one of Australia’s hardest prisons.
THE LONG BAY GAOL EPISODE
EPISODE III
Opened in 1909, the notorious Long Bay Prison Complex has 6 prisons on site housing over 1200 inmates. It is more like a city, housing the State’s most infamous inmates in it’s long and storied history
EPISODE IV
THE KATINGAL EPISODE
In the 1970’s, Australia opened it’s first ‘Supermax’ Prison. Designed to deprive inmates of any sense of the outside world, it was described by it’s detractors as an ‘electronic zoo’. Conditions were atrocious. Prisoners hated it, and Prison Officers loved it.
EPISODE V
THE ESCAPES EPISODE
For as long as there’s been prisons, inmates have tried to escape. We tell the stories of the unbelievable escapes that have happened from NSW prisons over the years. Eyewitness accounts from Officers that were there.
EPISODE VI
THE AIDS UNIT EPISODE
In the 1980’s, the AIDS epidemic took hold of the world.
Being HIV positive in prison was a dangerous game. Inmates and Officers were living in fear.
This Episode tells the never before heard, heartbreaking story of working in the AIDS Unit.
EPISODE VII
THE A.C.M.U EPISODE
At Long Bay, there is a prison within a prison - The Acute Crisis Management Unit. It is here that inmates with self harm issues are housed. This episode explores the horrific tales of what happens in the A.C.M.U.
SEASON 2
EPISODE VIII
THE WHEN THINGS GO BAD EPISODE
Prison Officers always have to be aware of their surroundings. You can have all the training in the world, but in Prison, you never know what's going to happen. Sometimes things just go bad!
EPISODE IX
THE HOSPITAL ESCORTS EPISODE
Inmates often require medical treatment outside of the walls of the gaol. It is a dangerous job, mixing inmates, Officers, and members of the public - and it doesn't always go to plan.
EPISODE X
THE ESCAPES EPISODE (PART 2)
Inmates will always try to escape prison. In this episode we tell more stories of inmates that were successful, and not so successful, in their attempts to break out.
THE TRANSPORT EPISODE
EPISODE XI
On any given day there are enough inmates being transported around NSW by road to fill a whole gaol. This episode tells the stories of what it’s like, driving the bus that no-one wants to be on.
THE GHOST STORIES EPISODE
EPISODE XII
Prisons can be scary places. They are old, dark, and have a history of violence and death. I put a shoutout to ex-Officers to see if they had any paranormal experiences working in prison, and I was inundated with stories!
SEASON 3
The incredible, true story of 'Officer A' - a Prison Officer that found himself on the other side of the law...
for simply doing his job.
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THE 11 SECONDS EPISODE
EPISODE XIII
In 2019, an Officer was confronted with a scenario, that EVERY Officer trains for...but NEVER wants to experience,
For the first time...he tells his story.
This is PART 1 of a 6 part series..
You won't believe it until you've heard it al!!!!!
THE INJUSTICE SYSTEM EPISODE
EPISODE XIV
In Part 2 of the Officer A series, we look at what happens when a fatal shooting occurs.
What is the process?
What support is there?
What happens now?
Hear Officer A's incredible story. Only on PRISON CHRONICLES.
THE YEARS OF TURMOIL EPISODE
EPISODE XV
In Part 3 of the Officer A series,
The wheels of Justice turn slowly.
After Officer A's charges are upgraded to MURDER...what happens now?
Hear the TRUE story, from the man himself...
THE TRIAL EPISODE
EPISODE XVI
In Part 4 of the Officer A series, Officer A is now on trial for MURDER.
What happens when a Prison Officer is on the other side of the judicial system?
Hear his story - in his own words - only on PRISON CHRONICLES
ANOTHER TRIAL EPISODE
EPISODE XVII
Here we go again!!!
Another Trial!
Prison Officers are told that if they follow the rules...they will be OK.
Don't believe everything you hear!!!
This series is a MUST listen for anyone that has a loved one in Corrective Services
THE WHAT HAPPENS NOW? EPISODE
EPISODE XVIII
The stunning conclusion of the Officer A series.
Where do you stand?
Was Officer A doing his job?...or did he deserve to be brought to Justice?
SEASON 4
ANDREW HAMILTON - THE JOKER & THE CHIEF EPISODE
EPISODE XIX
What happens when a former prison officer sits down with a former inmate?
No scripts. No filters. Just the real story.
Renowned Aussie comedian Andrew Hamilton talks about life behind bars, and how comedy saved him.
This is the interview you won’t hear anywhere else…
REBECCA BUTTERFIELD - AUSTRALIA'S MOST DANGEROUS INMATE
EPISODE XX
Rebecca Butterfield is one of the most violent & dangerous inmates Australia has ever seen.
And she's about to be released.
I spoke to retired Prison Officers who have dealt with Rebecca over the years, and their stories will SHOCK you!
THE GEORGE REED EPISODE
EPISODE XXI
This episode of Prison Chronicles is a tribute to the great man George Reed.
He was a champion cyclist, a sailor, a Prison Officer for nearly 40 years.....and an OPERA SINGER!
He was a great friend of mine, and had many stories to tell.
Here are some of his stories from his unpublished book...Enjoy!
EPISODE XXII
LIVE SHOW (PART 1)
In this special live episode of Prison Chronicles, a live audience was invited to ask anything they wanted about gaol — and nothing was off limits.
Two prison officers. No scripts.
Just honest answers from inside the walls.
EPISODE XXIII
LIVE SHOW (PART 2)
More from the 1st Prison Chronicles LIVE SHOW.
There will be more LIVE SHOWs coming up!
The 2nd one was SOLD OUT in just days!!
So become a Patreon subscriber for early access to tickets.
SEASON 5
EPISODE XXIV
THE HISTORY EPISODE
Australia, as we know it today, began with chains, convict ships and brutal colonial punishment.
Join former Prison Officer Sid Punts as he explores over 230 years of Australian penal history, revealing the people, places and events that shaped the correctional system we know today.
EPISODE XXV
THE TOWERS EPISODE
High above the prison walls, Tower Officers had one job: make sure nobody escaped. Sounds simple enough. Join former Prison Officer Sid Punts as he explores the history, duties and realities of working the prison towers, with hilarious stories from the Officers who sometimes found themselves in more trouble than the inmates below.
EPISODE XXVI
OFFICER 'A' FOLLOW UP EPISODE (PART1)
Officer A returns to Prison Chronicles, and this time he is joined by Mrs A.
Following The Officer A Series, Prison Chronicles Patreon subscribers were invited to submit the questions they wanted answered.
In Part I of this special two part follow up, Sid sits down with Officer A and Mrs A to put those questions directly to them, as they reflect on their experiences, the aftermath of the case and life since the events explored in The Officer A Series.
The questions came from the listeners. The answers come directly from Officer A and Mrs A.
EPISODE XXVII
OFFICER 'A' FOLLOW UP EPISODE (PART2)
Officer A and Mrs A return for Part II of The Follow Up Episode.
The questions from Prison Chronicles Patreon subscribers continue, as Sid puts more of your questions directly to Officer A and Mrs A.
In the concluding part of this special follow up, they continue their candid conversation about the events explored throughout The Officer A Series, their experiences through the years that followed, and where life has taken them since.
More questions. More answers. And the final word from Officer A and Mrs A.
EPISODE XXVIII
JOHN KILLICK (PART 1)
John Killick has spent more than 30 years behind bars, with a criminal history spanning more than six decades.
Bank robber. Gambler. Prison escapee. And the man at the centre of one of the most daring prison escapes in Australian history.
In Part One of this extensive interview, John sits down with Prison Chronicles to tell his story in his own words. He talks about his early life, his introduction to crime, bank robberies and gambling, his years inside Australian prisons, the escapes, and some of the notorious criminals and extraordinary characters he encountered along the way.
It is a first hand account of a life spent on both sides of the prison wall, and a journey through more than half a century of Australian criminal and prison history.
EPISODE XXIX
JOHN KILLICK (PART 2)
In Part Two of this extensive interview, John continues his remarkable story, taking Prison Chronicles deeper into his years inside some of Australia's toughest prisons and the people he encountered along the way.
John talks about life inside Goulburn during one of the prison's most violent periods, his encounters with notorious inmates including Ivan Milat, the realities of prison life, and the relationships and experiences that shaped his years behind the walls.
He also tells the extraordinary story of Lucy Dudko and the 1999 helicopter escape from Silverwater Prison, one of the most audacious prison escapes in Australian history, and what happened after the helicopter touched down.
Part Two brings John's story through his later years in prison, his eventual release, and his reflections on a life that has taken him through more than half a century of Australian criminal and prison history.
EPISODE XXX
COREY O'DONNELL - DOING TIME FROM THE OUTSIDE
Corey O'Donnell spent years working inside the New South Wales prison system.
During that time, he experienced the violence, trauma and everyday pressures that come with working behind the walls.
But when Corey eventually walked away from the prison system, part of the job came home with him.
In this episode of Prison Chronicles, Corey speaks openly about his career as a Prison Officer, the experiences that stayed with him, his battle with PTSD and the impact it had on his life.
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