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What really happens in New Zealand jails?

August 01, 202500:43
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But there's trouble everywhere e
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everywhere in in jail. People are
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hustling. People are up to whatever that
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they're doing. So yeah, you're sort of
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exposed to that. And at the age of 15,
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16, you're soaking it all in. You know,
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you're like a little sponge. It's like a
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university for that.
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>> Just soaking all that information in,
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taking it all on board. And you know
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what's crazy is like you think you go to
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jail to be rehabilitated. So when you
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get out of jail, you become a better
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person. But in fact, it's not the case
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at all. You come out in a way worse uh
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uh condition than what you went in. Say
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you've only gone in for stem and the
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lollipop. You're soon going to learn how
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to cook meth and everything else
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>> while you're in there. M.

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, listeners are taken on a raw journey through the realities of life behind bars. The conversation dives deep into the harsh truths of incarceration, revealing how young minds, like sponges, absorb the chaotic environment around them. Instead of rehabilitation, the narrative unfolds to show how prison can warp intentions, turning minor offenders into seasoned criminals. The stark contrast between the expectation of reform and the grim reality of learning new, often dangerous skills paints a vivid picture of the prison system's failures. This episode is not just a recounting of experiences; it's a wake-up call to rethink what we believe about justice and rehabilitation.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Reality of Jail
    Many believe jail is a place for rehabilitation, but the truth is often the opposite.
    “You come out in a way worse condition than what you went in.”
    @ 00m 25s
    August 01, 2025

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Key Moments

  • Jail Misconceptions00:23
  • Negative Impact00:25