This week, Ryan is joined by his former Warden, Doug Fender. Hear how Ryan was perceived by prison staff, what its like to work in the criminal justice system and what is was like to witness Ryan's transformation.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, JJ Velasquez and Dan Slepian join host Ryan Leaf. Hear JJ tell his story of wrongful conviction and incarceration, how he learned to persevere through unbearable conditions, and where he found salvation and hope before ultimately being released after spending 21 years behind bars.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

New TLM Radio host Ryan Leaf shares his experience of going back to give a talk in the TLM classroom at Montana State Prison, where he spent the majority of his incarceration.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

New TLM Host Ryan Leaf continues his story, from professional football through injury, addiction, and prison.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, Chris is joined by TLM Radio's new host, NFL Star Ryan Leaf. Hear his story of meteoric rise as a star quarterback, and his epic fall from grace after becoming addicted to opioid pain killers, leading to a very public scandal and prison sentence in a Montana prison. Hear how to he turned his life around, found broadcasting and is now our new host.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally published August 5, 2024) This week, Chris and E are joined by Gabrielle Perry, Founder and Executive Director of the Thurman Perry Foundation. Hear her personal story of incarceration, how her experience mimics those of so many incarcerated women across the country, and how her foundation is helping care and provide for this under-served population while they're inside, and after returning to society.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally aired June 10th, 2023) A victim of California's mass-incarcerating Three Strikes law, philanthropist Ken Oliver tells Chris and E the story of his conviction, sentencing, solitary confinement and ultimate release after studying the law and fighting for his freedom. Hear how his self-education in prison enabled him to be a leader inside, and prepared him to become an advocate outside.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally aired June 3rd, 2024) This week, Chris and E are joined by formerly federally incarcerated criminal justice advocate Alice Marie Johnson. Hear her intense story of she turned domestic hardship into career success, until it all came crashing down with an egregious miscarriage of justice. After being noticed by Kim Kardashian and Ivanka Trump, Alice turned her life around and continues to work for the betterment of the over-sentenced and formerly incarcerated.

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. Our hosts are Chris Redlitz (co-founder of The Last Mile), and Maserati-E; a musician, audio engineer and former resident of San Quentin State Prison. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Liz Aiello, Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau, and Courtney Langer with recording help from Sam Schiavello and Greg Sahakian. Original music by our own Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org