Stories from the Inside Out
Stories from the Inside Out is a podcast exploring the personal experiences of incarcerated individuals and those reintegrating back into society. We'll take a firsthand look at justice system involvement through conversation and interviews, as well as meet activists and stakeholders committed to changing the institutional status quo, one step at a time. This is a Desta Black Community Network production. https://destabyn.org/ https://destabyn.org/know-your-rights/ Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Music by Milo Johnson Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Tara Haynes, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Clifton Maxwell, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 8 - TARA
07/02/2023
EPISODE 8 - TARA
In this Episode of Stories From The Inside Out, Desta Support Services Counsellor Svens Telemaque speaks to Little Burgundy local Tara Haynes about a how a run for the US border changed life for her and her family, indefinitely. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Music by Milo Johnson Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 7 - MARKUS/OSWALD
07/02/2023
EPISODE 7 - MARKUS/OSWALD
In Episode 7 of Stories from the Inside Out, Desta Support Services Counsellor Svens Telemaque reconnects with Markus (ep. 5) to talk about racial profiling in Quebec and his upcoming case. Scott Clyke also speaks with Oswald Wyke (ep. 2), about the death of his father while inside, and his hopes for the future. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Music by Milo Johnson Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 6 - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LIVE @ AUSGANG PLAZA
07/02/2023
EPISODE 6 - KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LIVE @ AUSGANG PLAZA
In Episode 6 of Stories from the Inside Out, we present a special live recording from Desta’s Know Your Rights event at Ausgang Plaza in Montreal on March 30th 2023. The panel discussion, hosted by Desta Support Services Co-ordinator Svens Telemaque, focuses on the Superior Court of Quebec’s landmark decision on racial profiling in the case of Joseph Christopher Luamba vs. The Attorney General of Quebec. The panel also features lawyers Lex Gill and Mike Simeon, and community workers Schneider Augustin and Amanda Maxwell. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 5 - MARKUS\DENISE BREND
12/19/2022
EPISODE 5 - MARKUS\DENISE BREND
In Episode 5 of Stories from the Inside Out, we speak to Markus about his experience inside of Bordeaux Prison in Montreal during COVID-19, and educator Denise Brend about the nature of trauma, and the need for Trauma Informed Care (TIC) in the Canadian justice system and beyond. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Music by Milo Johnson Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 4 - TED RUTLAND
09/30/2022
EPISODE 4 - TED RUTLAND
SIO_EP04 “TED RUTLAND” In Episode 4 of Stories from the Inside Out, we talk to Ted Rutland, activist, writer and educator at Montreal’s Concordia University, and actively involved in work around systemic racism, prisons, policing, urban planning and housing. Ted sheds light on his work with the collective Anti-Carceral Group, police misconduct and corruption, and how gang classifications in prisons impact and affect the lives of Black individuals moving through the Canadian justice system. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Music by Milo Johnson Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 3 - EL JONES
09/30/2022
EPISODE 3 - EL JONES
SIO_EP03 “EL JONES” In Episode 3 of Stories from the Inside Out, we speak with poet, activist, journalist, educator, and prison justice advocate, El Jones. El walks us through evidence of systemic racism both inside and outside of the carceral system, and how it’s harming Black communities. Centering on community care, El shares solutions and provides perspective, challenging us to reflect on our own inner biases and judgement. Also highlighted are historical contributions of African Nova Scotians in Canada, their history of organizing, and the legacy of generational Black resilience. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Music by Milo Johnson Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 2 - OSWALD
09/30/2022
EPISODE 2 - OSWALD
SIO_EP02 “OSWALD” In Episode 2 of Stories from the Inside Out, we speak with Oswald Wyke, who is currently serving a Life 12 sentence at Donnacona maximum security institution in Quebec. Oswald shares his experience in the justice system after being incarcerated for over a decade. From his first arrest, to ongoing interactions with correctional officers, Oswald depicts life inside as a contradictory and perpetual reminder that all he wants is a second chance. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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EPISODE 1 - KIYHA
09/30/2022
EPISODE 1 - KIYHA
SIO_EP01 “KIYHA” In Episode 1 of Stories from the Inside Out, we’re introduced to music artist, entrepreneur and Burgundy local Kiyha Schrouder, who was imprisoned for a year in Barbados after her vacation plans were abruptly upended. Kiyha speaks honestly and sincerely about her relationship with her sister and extended family, her struggle for mental and spiritual clarity while incarcerated, moving through a problematic and punitive justice system, and the realities of coming home. Hosted by Scott Clyke Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling Music by Milo Johnson Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec Mixed by Christopher Vincent Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell, Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support Black Legal Action Fund Desta Black Community Network This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.
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