I Spent 12 Years In Jail For A Murder I Did Not Commit! Raphael Rowe

2024 ж. 16 Мам.
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Raphael Rowe is the host of Inside The World's Toughest Prisons on Netflix, the worldwide-hit show that takes us inside the toughest penitentiaries on the planet. It’s a world he knows well, wrongfully convicted of murder, he spent twelve years in maximum security prisons before he proved his innocence and was released.
Topics:
0:00 Intro
02:02 Early context
09:52 Getting kicked out of school
17:56 Getting kidnapped
19:37 Trying to fit into an environment
25:35 Having a child
32:44 Your relationship with your son now
35:47 The moment your life changed forever
46:55 Were you hopeful?
50:46 The moment you hear the verdict
54:16 This podcast this streamed in prison
59:39 Did you think you were going to spend your whole life in prison?
01:02:33 Seeing people taking their own lives
01:05:40 People being paid to make false statements
01:10:25 Story about a chaplain
01:17:16 The first domino that lead to your release
01:19:43 The moment you found out you were being released
01:26:23 Did they ever say you were innocent?
01:30:33 How much compensation did they give you?
01:32:16 Psychological scars
01:37:48 What have you learnt about the importance of hope
01:41:58 Your foundation
01:48:41 Have you forgiven anyone for what they did to you?
01:52:46 Would you erase those years?
02:01:19 Finding love
02:07:31 The last guest's question
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  • If you enjoyed this conversation, please do me a little favour and like the video 👍By doing that, you’re helping us out more than you know, thank you 🙏🏽

    @TheDiaryOfACEO@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын
    • Okay fine. I’ll click a button. You ask so much of me.

      @TwistedIllusionUK@TwistedIllusionUK Жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely brilliant my family and I couldn’t stop watching thank you so much guys

      @richardwilliams7218@richardwilliams7218 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the reminder. Your content is so compelling it's easy to get fixated and forget to click the like button 👍🏿

      @blackrose8643@blackrose8643 Жыл бұрын
    • I was so happy when I saw that you have Raphael on the Podcast as I watched the the series on Netflix last year.

      @journeyofcompassion9001@journeyofcompassion9001 Жыл бұрын
    • dont get it... you witness violence and experience it as a child.. then use it as an excuse to be an abuser... sad and weak imho

      @thewalrus1968@thewalrus1968 Жыл бұрын
  • Reach out to your son. He was 12, probably angry and probably spent the last 12 years being told you're a bad person. My dad never reached out and I was 11 when he walked out on me. From my perspective I always thought it was him that needed to fight for my acceptance and attention, forgiveness and by the time I became an adult I felt I never needed him in the first place. However, if he called and apologised to me and was genuinely sincere about it, I would have probably met him, sadly that's never happened. You'll regret it if you never try...

    @thepommypodcast@thepommypodcast Жыл бұрын
    • @@slattisreal you are so right. My dad passed away 2 months ago while he was trying to have a relationship with me I denied it. I believe the lies my mom told me over my dad's truth finding out months later too late. A lot of times us as children we will convict our fathers without hearing the whole truth. I hope and pray Ross take your advice .

      @frederickhenley8897@frederickhenley8897 Жыл бұрын
    • 100% reach out and don’t give up as it took me 27 years to be able sit down with dad to realise what he went through to understand not to hate and it mad about his actions and to accept the repercussions of his life to who he became. It takes an adult to understand life and put our self in other persons shoes. Not that, that’s an excuse but we can understand more as adults to make our own decisions and assumptions. As as a child we take on what our loved ones think around us may it be wrong or right

      @yasminharris243@yasminharris243 Жыл бұрын
    • My dad was very present in my life. He was my hero. I understand that some are not as fortunate as me. This young man doesn’t know what he’s missing out on. Your dad is capable of being a hero. What a guy!

      @timffoster6301@timffoster6301 Жыл бұрын
    • Perhaps his son would be better without him if he'd be too bossy. You know.

      @bernicewalsh3432@bernicewalsh3432 Жыл бұрын
    • @@frederickhenley8897 I believe that children learn from their parents. So if a parent demonstrates to the child that he/she is not worth putting aside their fears to try to develop a relationship with that child, the child will definitely internalize that and would not know how to start the relationship with the parent. I believe the onus is on the person who has the most power in that relationship, i.e., the parent. My sister's daughter was prevented from spending time with my sister. My niece were told a lot of lies by her father. He tried everything within his power to keep my niece from my sister. My sister had to go to court so that she could be with her child. Anyone who has had to depend on the courts to decide who their child should live with knows it is a nightmare. Family members encouraged my sister to not bother with fighting in court, and to wait until her daughter was grown up to try to connect with her. My sister wanted my niece to know that she would do anything to have her in her life, however, my niece still rejected her. My sister's efforts paid off eventually, though, because my niece is 28 years now and she and my sister are very close. She's old enough now to say that she wanted to be with her mom (my sister), but was too scared to ask because she felt like it would have made her dad angry.

      @cindy652@cindy652 Жыл бұрын
  • He’s describing a world that runs parallel to the rest of the world. I was sent to jail because somebody lied and the police believed her story without even investigating because, just like Raphael’s case, if they had done their job of investigating, the truth was right under their noses. I had to rebuild my life, and rebuild my business after paying thousands to the lawyers. Now, I’m launching a tech company and will take that same technology to benefit those of us who have found ourselves without a home. Thank you to both of you

    @talentsherpa@talentsherpa Жыл бұрын
    • I’m sorry that there were years of your life that got taken from you 😢 but what a powerful ending to your story that you took back what was robbed from you and did something good with it for society. Very moving!

      @TT.3123@TT.31238 ай бұрын
    • Same thing happened to me!

      @SamboDestroyer@SamboDestroyer8 ай бұрын
    • You raped some one wrongen

      @lipocordy1245@lipocordy12457 ай бұрын
    • This is why you should never talk to the police....They DO destroy lives !!

      @Mossyz.@Mossyz.6 ай бұрын
    • Wow can you share ? Im terrified of becomeing homeless. Ive thought i donr the right things ffollowed 5he rules now im in a legal battel that could leave me homeless

      @angelicamichelle1646@angelicamichelle16466 ай бұрын
  • Wow!! 2 hours flew by!! Didn't want it to end. Raphael's story should be a movie. Captivating from start to finish. Thank you Steven. This podcast is changing lives.

    @paulomoteso@paulomoteso Жыл бұрын
    • I was just thinking that I'd love to watch a movie based on his story.

      @blackrose8643@blackrose8643 Жыл бұрын
    • OMG yes. This needs to be a film!

      @sherilicious6446@sherilicious6446 Жыл бұрын
    • I agree. Why haven't they done a movie on this guys life. This story is incredible, and I'd love to know more on how he stayed so strong every day and night fighting in that prison for his freedom.

      @QWSAZXCDEC@QWSAZXCDEC Жыл бұрын
    • I agree it would be a very powerful life changing experience,I then would like to see a film to expose all those involvement in having a hand or even a finger in knowing to their core that he was framed and used as a scapegoat due to the colour of his skin and upbringing as an excuse to pin it on him. As you’ve not going to find a white educated person who where brought up in a upper class manner . I honestly don’t know how these people sleep at night to be honest, the guilt would eat me alive how ever I don’t lie either.🫶🏻fifi

      @fifilamoore1718@fifilamoore1718 Жыл бұрын
    • u surely can watch wall paint dry for 12 hours and enjoy it. so boring 😩

      @basharstats4482@basharstats4482 Жыл бұрын
  • This channel needs at least a billion subscribers. Every episode is absolute gold.

    @naiyalexic@naiyalexic Жыл бұрын
    • Government is NEVER your friend

      @gladiammgtow4092@gladiammgtow40923 ай бұрын
  • He needs to reach out to his son. He is the parent, it is his responsibility. He says he feels it is up to his son to reach out, but as he mentioned that is due to fear. That is a chance he has to take. His son is probably thinking if he really cared about me, he would fight for me. It’s sad. We can never really imagine what he went through being wrongly accused.

    @natashaelliott2493@natashaelliott2493 Жыл бұрын
    • Exactly right ✅

      @bladerubber@bladerubber Жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely true because Although my father wasn’t wrongly convicted he does have my number and I’m pretty sure feels that I should reach out and I refuse because as you said he is the father. His responsibility. His mistake to correct IF he wants right? 🤷🏽‍♀️

      @karinagrullon6640@karinagrullon6640 Жыл бұрын
    • @@karinagrullon6640 I’m in the same position. My natural father is a complete moron. You’d have to be to think like this!

      @hallieshouse13@hallieshouse13 Жыл бұрын
    • Unless you yourself are an alienated parent then you have no right or experience to give any sort of opinion on what this man should or shouldn't do.

      @heatherann4390@heatherann43905 ай бұрын
    • ​​​​​@@karinagrullon6640relationships work both ways. You're obviously very entitled. Your his daughter. Do you know how to use a phone?

      @heatherann4390@heatherann43905 ай бұрын
  • My dads in prison. I used to visit him a lot years ago but its become too hard for me lately, ive even become afraid to answer his calls . Hearing Raphael's story has struck a cord with me and allowed me to come to a few realisations i was too afraid to allow myself to realise.

    @KittyRoyalty777@KittyRoyalty77710 ай бұрын
    • That is wonderful to read🤗 Something so good will come from that...

      @el4gmail@el4gmail9 ай бұрын
    • Realize what?

      @jameskelly9243@jameskelly92438 ай бұрын
    • I feel so sorry for him...just go see him ...

      @yettytube@yettytube8 ай бұрын
    • Good to hear. But what did u realize??? That u need to visit him more or talk to him more, or some inner personal stuff???? Hope all is well for u n ur family in 2024.

      @kooskoos8181@kooskoos81814 ай бұрын
    • ​@graeme4896Absolutely correct!! We all have the potential for good or bad anyway!

      @bianchaesson1441@bianchaesson14413 ай бұрын
  • Love this man's raw honesty and ownership but also his humbleness . ❤

    @rosequartz7841@rosequartz78414 ай бұрын
    • YES!!! Absolutely!

      @bianchaesson1441@bianchaesson14413 ай бұрын
    • @mane360tv6@mane360tv63 ай бұрын
  • my dad murdered my mother when i was 5 i’m now 47 and yes it has effected me only lately. life goes on and everyone suffers in some way . as an adult you know right from wrong . i was never shown affection , i’m a loving person and have a heart of gold

    @andreawilson5420@andreawilson54204 ай бұрын
  • The psychological impact of being imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit must be astounding. Great interview Steve.

    @WoundstoScars@WoundstoScars Жыл бұрын
    • Yes - look at Nelson Mandela, 25 years for being a black man

      @raia9@raia97 ай бұрын
    • @@raia9I think people need to be educated about Mr. Nelson Mandela. He was not imprisoned for being a black man. He was imprisoned for being a terrorist. He made bombs and bombed innocent civilians in a church. Yes, he was justifiably angry, because of the apartheid system, but he was a violent young man. He was incredibly intelligent, and became a lawyer during his confinement. He spent some years in a cell, but for the majority of his imprisonment, he was moved into a three bedroom house, in a different location, where, yes, he was confined, but had all the facilities and amenities, of a normal household, and being looked after by two prison wardens, who prepared his meals, and ensured that his laundry was done, and he made friends with his wardens, and was not mistreated by them, and had all his needs attended to, during those years. However, for 27 years of his life, he was unable to be free. When he was released, he eventually became president of South Africa, and he was, by his own admission, a calmer and more forgiving man, in his later years. When I was sixteen, he lived in the street where I lived, and there he and a friend stayed, and manufactured bombs, to be used in terrorist activities. This was approximately 70 years ago, and he was living in an area, during the apartheid era, in an upmarket area. Please make sure your facts are correct, and people are not misinformed.

      @jacksprat429@jacksprat4296 ай бұрын
    • It can happen to anyone.When a prison cell becomes available ,the police get to work .

      @markozivkovic7409@markozivkovic74094 ай бұрын
    • Government is NEVER your friendp

      @gladiammgtow4092@gladiammgtow40923 ай бұрын
  • Wow... the diversity of this content just gets better and better. These are the types of stories we need to hear and I'm glad this is over 2 hours. Thanks guys. I'll be commenting again when I'm done.

    @kellyrichardson9562@kellyrichardson9562 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! Let me know what you think 🙏🏽

      @TheDiaryOfACEO@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын
  • Awesome guy! I'd say he's very emotionally intelligent so I'm surprised he is worried about reaching out to his son. Anyone would be lucky to have a dad like this I'm sure.

    @ameliel8792@ameliel8792 Жыл бұрын
    • he is emotionally intelligent and that is why he is worried. he should be worried.

      @theGall@theGall10 ай бұрын
    • He was absent at the start of his life

      @sponish0@sponish08 ай бұрын
    • A fear of being rejected is probably there. Poor man

      @sarahbritain5248@sarahbritain52486 ай бұрын
    • Wow!!! What a beautiful statement!! You're SO right!❤❤

      @bianchaesson1441@bianchaesson14413 ай бұрын
    • ​@@sarahbritain5248YES!!

      @bianchaesson1441@bianchaesson14413 ай бұрын
  • Excellent podcast. Reminds me of the miscarriages of justice witnessed by many Irish men and women over the years of the troubles. Dehumanised every step of the way. Glad that these conversations are able to take place. Gang life, racism, terrorism an reasons why. Great work Steve and all the team. Amazing! Thank you.

    @lee-annedaly8681@lee-annedaly8681 Жыл бұрын
    • I grew up with notes on doors saying no blacks no Irish no dogs so I now have a tee shirt saying more blacks more Irish more dogs

      @suzanneaylieff-phillips2822@suzanneaylieff-phillips28227 ай бұрын
    • @@suzanneaylieff-phillips2822iiuoiiui I’m😅ivvvvvvvvvvvvvuii hiv

      @alexandrasotiriou3069@alexandrasotiriou30696 ай бұрын
    • ​@@suzanneaylieff-phillips2822OH wow😢

      @almmason7@almmason75 ай бұрын
  • Raphael Rowe is one of the best stories I've ever heard, such a strong minded guy - props to him for the best show on Netflix too

    @SirHefty@SirHefty Жыл бұрын
  • What a story, I did a long term sentence, I was guilty of it, I couldn’t begin to think how I would cope with it knowing that I was an innocent man, well done on coming out the other side, as you know some don’t make it. 🙏

    @michaelburnett7809@michaelburnett7809 Жыл бұрын
    • 😚

      @meretsteiner3124@meretsteiner31246 ай бұрын
  • I’ve seen loads of podcasts with Raphael and this is by far the best one.

    @jeremyleathwood-hill6413@jeremyleathwood-hill6413 Жыл бұрын
    • ive not seen a bad one tbh!

      @syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471@syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes247111 ай бұрын
  • Interviewer is an absolute natural and shows wisdom and poise well beyond his tender years, kudos. I adore Raphael, such character and thoughtfulness. I binged watched his entire series, such and authentic person and tough as nails which usually comes in a quite package

    @MrNiceHk@MrNiceHk Жыл бұрын
    • Same. He has real charisma. Loved his prison series- very enlightening

      @juliechurley2716@juliechurley27166 ай бұрын
  • OMG unbelievable they charged board out of his compensation. Fantastic interview and such a lovely man. I am so glad you had an epiphany and changed your life for the better and I hope your son listens to this podcast.

    @stephaniebarker9244@stephaniebarker924411 ай бұрын
    • Yes, yes, yes!!!

      @bianchaesson1441@bianchaesson14413 ай бұрын
    • Government is NEVER your friend

      @gladiammgtow4092@gladiammgtow40923 ай бұрын
  • Yet another BRILLIANT, eye-opening, educative, thought-provoking, levelling episode!! There will soon be a time, if it isn't already happening, where you won't be looking for guests to interview - they will be seeking you out to have their voices heard in the most authentic, transparent, truthful way possible!! Keep them coming, please DOAC/Steven 🙏

    @el4gmail@el4gmail9 ай бұрын
    • Agreed! Steven is amazing!

      @thinker646@thinker6464 ай бұрын
  • Raphael is legitimately one of the warmest guys on the telly, real genuine sympathetic fellow who has so much kindness in his eyes.

    @HumbleWordsmith@HumbleWordsmith Жыл бұрын
    • Humble Wordsmith! Love it. Love your comment.. stay cool😎

      @joannemarichalar1952@joannemarichalar19526 ай бұрын
    • such humility

      @Shootingstarz22@Shootingstarz224 ай бұрын
  • Wow, his story should be a movie. Loved every minute of this interview. His love story with his wife made me tear up. So much food for thoughts here 👏🏼👏🏼

    @aureareis1232@aureareis1232 Жыл бұрын
  • Raphael is one of my favorite presenters. His story is so raw and this captures everything so we'll. Smashing work

    @connormckenzie9596@connormckenzie9596 Жыл бұрын
    • Hi, what shows does he present? I havent seen him before.

      @riverdeep399@riverdeep399 Жыл бұрын
    • same

      @syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471@syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes247111 ай бұрын
  • Taking bed and board charges from the compensation on a wrongful conviction is absolutely mind blowing.

    @billgowing7744@billgowing7744 Жыл бұрын
    • I agree, hard to understand I get that they were there & given that, but when in those situations those costs should be waivered surely, 2 wrongs do not make a right !!

      @nicolamatthews2993@nicolamatthews2993 Жыл бұрын
    • I know. That's something that drives me beyond angry.

      @jwsuicides8095@jwsuicides8095 Жыл бұрын
    • It’s absolutely outrageous.

      @christinewatters2879@christinewatters2879 Жыл бұрын
    • It's despicable !! (and petty as hell)

      @jasminejones9937@jasminejones9937 Жыл бұрын
    • I would sue the holy bejeezus out of them. It’s inhumane and makes no sense at all

      @jq4444@jq4444 Жыл бұрын
  • The empathy and vulnerability demonstrated throughout this podcast - but particularly when talking about Raphael's son - was truly incredible to see. Such an insightful, and deeply moving, podcast. Thank you so much for sharing.

    @SusanBryantInsomniacBookworm@SusanBryantInsomniacBookworm11 ай бұрын
  • What I’ve heard today in this man’s story will stay with me forever.

    @snoozygirl468@snoozygirl468 Жыл бұрын
  • Love the series 'Worlds toughest prisons' and love that Raphael is SO open and knows himself so well. Great interview

    @BritzieR74@BritzieR746 ай бұрын
  • I've been watching Inside The World's Toughest Prisons and I was so moved and happy that someone is raising awareness. I love Raphael and he is such an inspiration. When I saw today that you posted this I got so excited almost jumped of my chair. Thank you!

    @Anna-iy9nu@Anna-iy9nu Жыл бұрын
    • He really does his best to humanize and make you feel sympathy for some of the worst people and its given me a different perspective on prison and sentences etc...

      @chrisquinn3377@chrisquinn3377 Жыл бұрын
  • Raphael tells his story with such love for everyone in it and love and acceptance for the young man he was. Its obviously taken him a long time and a lot of introspection to get where he is , but what an unbelievably sound person he has become.

    @bobjary9382@bobjary9382 Жыл бұрын
  • Sooooooo happy you had Raphael on! I’m 1 hour and 38 minutes in and I don’t want the conversation to end. Such a powerful conversation 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks Steven

    @caitlinmclaughlin2797@caitlinmclaughlin2797 Жыл бұрын
  • The way he talks about hope is just extraordinary. Thank you for sharing.

    @bezuayehukromm5418@bezuayehukromm5418 Жыл бұрын
  • What a fantastic interview 👏 I have watched this man over the years never knowing his past. I'm glad he got his wrongfull convection overturned. He certainly went onto bigger & better things in life & helping others. What a articulate, intelligent humble man he turned out to be. Glad he is happy & has gone on to have a family of his own. I hope one day he finally gets to meet his son. ❤

    @allydlovesherdogs@allydlovesherdogs9 ай бұрын
    • Yes an interview well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽...

      @sharonraymond787@sharonraymond7879 ай бұрын
  • This has to be everyone’s worse nightmare, being falsely accused of the most unforgivable crime and everyone you cared about not believing you. I remember I once read a news article online years ago about how a man survived a death row sentence after he was falsely accused of assaulting woman and then brutally murdering her and nearly every single evidence pointed at him and despite taking a polygraph test to prove his innocence, he was still convicted. Apparently the crime happened around a time when there wasn’t that much forensic science and he also had a history of untreated cardiac problems so he looked guilty as sin at the time and the poor man did not get released from prison until he was old and frail. Thankfully somebody heard his pleas and decided to get the case reopened with modern forensic work and he requested another test which actually showed he was innocent but the poor guy will never ever get the 70 years of his life back, it’s truly heartbreaking 😢💔

    @Alan78941@Alan789416 ай бұрын
  • Going back 35 years my nephews were invited to a summer celebration in the prison at the end of the road. The prisoners put on a short play followed by a BBQ. The children were treated inordinately well and came home with bags of sweets and treats that the inmates had saved their money for, worked hard for and gladly gifted to all the children who attended the event. The prison is now closed but while it was open and accepting prisoners, it was a large part of the community. Celebrities used to pop up and play an impromptu concert, the children would go along on Halloween and the inmates would gather in the hall while the children did their "guizing" in their Halloween costumes and the inmates gave a huge round of applause and treats when they finished. It's a shame that prisons can't be like this anymore. Health and safety would prevent any event. But back in those days it was a valuable part of the local community, the staff lived nearby and the prison encouraged interaction with the community. One instance I remember after a bad storm, the inmates along with the army from the other end of town, teamed up and did some repairs to buildings to make them safe for use. They cleared the streets of debris and downed trees etc. This was all done the morning after the storm hit at night. Changed days

    @ElizabethWarrenYeahYeah@ElizabethWarrenYeahYeah Жыл бұрын
    • Pretty disheartening, seeing the way prisons are often run, and the stigma that goes with being an ex convict. Warms my heart that those prisoners, all those years back, at least weren’t shunned and were given opportunities to still be a part of the community, despite their ongoing time. I hope they were all able to reintegrate into society without any major issues ❤

      @MaySmithereen@MaySmithereen Жыл бұрын
    • Gxu

      @TessC31@TessC31 Жыл бұрын
    • Yes and integrating into the community in terms rehabilitation works! Have worked in Aboriginal & Criminal Justice system for over 40+ years and lowering recidivism in terms of community assimilation is precisely what we should be doing now! 🍃🦅🍃👵🏽☝🏾🇺🇸🙏🏽🇺🇸

      @kathyborthwick6738@kathyborthwick6738 Жыл бұрын
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      @andreedwards9893@andreedwards989310 ай бұрын
  • Have watched Raphael's Netflix documentaries a tonne and was very pleased to see you sitting down with him, Steven. I never knew 80% about his life and this was such a great insight. I could have very much gone down the same route, I was involved with a group when I was younger that was just not me and I luckily got out just after my time at college. The tipping point to go down a certain path is always right there and it's very difficult in modern-day society with the pressure that young people have to live through to actually go down the right path, it's a struggle and I think a lot of people should see this discussion, it will help people a lot. Thank You.

    @glenwheeler1058@glenwheeler1058 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching Glen, and thanks for being one of our top members mate. Glad you went down a better route! - Steven

      @TheDiaryOfACEO@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын
  • I just finished toughest prisons on netflix a few days ago and right after I thought to myself I wish Steven would bring him on as a guest and who would’ve guessed a few days later I see this episode posted! It’s as if you can read our mind… Such an incredible episode👏🏽

    @juliechaumet@juliechaumet Жыл бұрын
    • Putting people and animals in cages doesn’t work. Mental health in prisons needs to change. The goal is to get them back into society and be productive and not hurt others. The prisoners who can’t be changed don’t need to be treated with abuse either. They are there to keep society safe and their punishment is their loss of freedom. It’s not society’s job to seek revenge on people. We can do better.

      @staceystrukel1917@staceystrukel1917Ай бұрын
  • this was my favourite episode and i have watched alot of them! what a genuine, brave, humble, relatable and empathetic man. i really needed to hear this today after going through a rough time and feeling misunderstood and unheard. really inspirational. thankyou for the motivation and thankyou for using your struggle to help others. it means so much.

    @lizih2765@lizih27659 ай бұрын
  • I got chills as soon as the introduction was running! how a person can build so much resilience to fight is unbelievable. Well done for showing another face of injustice in UK and the power of fighting.

    @SimonaCiuverca@SimonaCiuverca Жыл бұрын
  • I accidently stumbled onto this. KZhead autoplay. This interview was brilliantly done and put together. What an interesting guy. But also the conversation back and fourth, just brilliant.

    @theresonlyonequeenbee@theresonlyonequeenbee Жыл бұрын
  • Wrongfully convicted, imprisoned, freed, then having to pay for his keep is utterly disgusting! The odasity is astounding! The justice system is a fkg joke! What a wonderful, warm human. I'm so happy you won. Hats off to you sir!

    @XOX74@XOX74 Жыл бұрын
    • Very well said 👍

      @jasminejones9937@jasminejones9937 Жыл бұрын
    • That sounds like something that would happen in America!

      @sonjalivingston8241@sonjalivingston82415 ай бұрын
    • Every nation . Government is NEVER your friend

      @gladiammgtow4092@gladiammgtow40923 ай бұрын
    • *audacity

      @KaileyB616@KaileyB6163 ай бұрын
  • Absolutely glued to this interview. Absolutely incredible story and Raphael is a captivating storyteller. So glad he pursued his innocence and is here to share his story. Wow.....

    @niadthomas@niadthomas Жыл бұрын
  • Watching this as a criminloogy student, i have always been interested in the experances that Raphael has been through having watched his netflix documentary and read up on his case and wrongful convictions. This podcast has really enlightend me to the real aspects of the criminal justice systems and how the public views convicted criminals wrongful or not. It has made me consider writing about this as a dissertation, possibly how the media and police officers can hider investigations into cases both accurate convicions and wrongful ones. This story needs to be shared for people to understand that you understand the individual before making judgments whatever the circumstances!!

    @GeorgieSeegar@GeorgieSeegar Жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely! Well put

      @juliechurley2716@juliechurley27166 ай бұрын
  • Seeing this interview, I was brought to tears, not just by the tragedy of his wrongful imprisonment, but that my own story was able to relate to that feeling of unfairness, shouting into the wind and where nobody listened. Mine was the medical institutions, not the legal one. But his 10 years equalled to my 10......but I was able to open my doors, was familiar with technology etc. My heart goes out to this man and my admiration follows in how he has used his own experience to free others in the restrictions they might face.

    @alexwiseman9078@alexwiseman9078 Жыл бұрын
  • What a great reminder of why I watch podcasts 90% of the time. Tragic, beautiful, insightful, inspiring… little capsule of humanity wrapped up. Well done, and thank you. 🙏🏼

    @taaaylllorrr@taaaylllorrr Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you Raphael for a frank and honest podcast.. What Met police and the judicial system done to you and the two other males is racial based, damaging and traumatic. I love your stance on forgiveness and you are absolutely right, they don't deserve your forgiveness and they should be coming to you to apologise, from the investigating officers, prosecutors, judge and those with too much power to damage other people in their hands. Thank you Raphael and wish you well on your healing journey 🙏🏿

    @bajansoldier5958@bajansoldier59589 ай бұрын
    • Government is NEVER your friend

      @gladiammgtow4092@gladiammgtow40923 ай бұрын
  • I sincerely hope Raphael's lad reaches out to him...can't imagine a more positive influence that can only add value. Some mothers are just pure evil to deny access to a father.

    @seamus9750@seamus9750 Жыл бұрын
    • Maybe he can reach out to his son. I know his fearful of rejection but he will regret it when his older. What if his son is fearful of reaching out to his successful celebrity Dad who his never met?

      @joel4285@joel4285 Жыл бұрын
    • 🏠😇vvnhvdsaqzxcmn7chza😮‍💨fawqeoizmm,vcgf4qmzaqpo0hgbgaq🤣🤣xbghfhfjgjgtrufrrwqzmnr5hdutwqam,s01mbzufu6t8mnctzalkmht1oi z1vxufjjyvmvughdgvfydhjuffjvjufifgfdtjrycualkpomm,vzq2flfhj

      @stevebelemu9703@stevebelemu9703 Жыл бұрын
    • It’s up to the PARENT to build a bridge with the child they left willingly or unwillingly. I mean he could arrange a meeting without custody or at the very least have a letter delivered to him.

      @calikeisha365@calikeisha365 Жыл бұрын
    • @@calikeisha365 I'm personally going through a bitter court case in which parental alienation is rife...I'm basically mourning the loss of my child who is helpless because the system supports the offending parent.

      @seamus9750@seamus9750 Жыл бұрын
    • What an Amazing person Raphael is …………..no words!!

      @mariabain8717@mariabain8717 Жыл бұрын
  • Appreciate this content greatly! I love that its not all about celebrities- so much more substance and depth with this one❤

    @danyeandanya@danyeandanya Жыл бұрын
  • This channel always amazes me. The people I see on here and the stuff I hear from them is phenomenally life changing. Raphael is so real,I hope his son reaches out to him. Just brilliant!

    @blackrose8643@blackrose8643 Жыл бұрын
  • This was a powerfully, immersive conversation. Thank you Raphael for sharing what happened to you. And how you pieced your life back together. I love your warror spirit. I remember this case as it was the same time of studying my law degree. We were all troubled by this. Continued blessings for your life.

    @BybreenSamuels@BybreenSamuels Жыл бұрын
    • Government is NEVER your friend

      @gladiammgtow4092@gladiammgtow40923 ай бұрын
  • Loved this episode! One of my favourites of yours so far, so fascinating and opened my perspective

    @lemonlocks3309@lemonlocks3309 Жыл бұрын
  • It is refreshing and very touching to see and listen to such a thoughtful and truthful man. Thank you for having this conversation.

    @kimberleysmith1539@kimberleysmith1539 Жыл бұрын
  • I appreciate this man's struggles. Especially how kind he is when describing his father, especially, when his father was so cruel. That is a man with a "Good soul". I wish nothing but the best for this man.

    @marylynn374@marylynn3746 ай бұрын
  • Love Raf . Love hearing his story . His voice is so soothing , he could do a meditation vid to help people relax. Thanks for the interveiw it's amazing. New to your channel after seeing small clues on fb . New sub . Keep up the interveiw Steve. Your brilliant.

    @naomihill6521@naomihill6521 Жыл бұрын
  • Awesome episode. Have heard Raphael's story before but never in so much detail. Thanks for creating the space for this honest and open sharing. Thanks to Raphael for his courage and ongoing work, and respect to you Steve for making your guests feel secure enough to be so vulnerable. An impressive skill for an interviewer. Keep 'em coming!

    @shivanisarahfox5499@shivanisarahfox549910 ай бұрын
  • Not been this unexpectedly excited about a guest before, going to really enjoy this one. Cracking work SB & the team.

    @mathewp4777@mathewp4777 Жыл бұрын
  • Great interview! Thank you as always, Steven.

    @Srrc2567@Srrc2567 Жыл бұрын
  • Absolutely love this episode!! Probably one of the best episodes so far, although ‘The Diary of a CEO’ never fails to amaze me, so looking forward to hearing more stories like Raphael’s.

    @dz0681@dz0681 Жыл бұрын
  • As a nurse I can relate with this man very much. I have nurses many people who were handcuffed to their bed and guards in the room. Your right about treating people as humans, and to spend time reinventing themselves. If you can’t be a role model then create yourself to be one.

    @kateg6029@kateg60298 ай бұрын
  • Another one! This is becoming my favourite YT channel!! Great interviews so thankful 💯💯🧘🏾‍♀️💫✨

    @veec4153@veec4153 Жыл бұрын
  • I am from SE London and understand completely the upbringing, you have to get out to grow into a balanced person especially when you have been subject to Child abuse. Just want to hug Raphael, what an amazing man. I do hope he gets to meet his boy.

    @Jen-on4qy@Jen-on4qy8 ай бұрын
  • Didnt mean to watch the whole things at all but once i started I couldn’t help but be captivated and inspired with the conversation and the individual stories Raphael had to share. This podcast continues to bring me in as an audience to topics that are new, interesting and building. thank you Steve for creating this space for different topics to be had. Life truly happens at so many different levels for us people which is amazing. Great stuff !!!!!!!

    @flecabela@flecabela Жыл бұрын
  • Steven, your content amazes me and inspires me every time, you - your team & your guests are literally astonishing ... bloody amazing mate .. thank you so much, Alec

    @alexader1975@alexader1975 Жыл бұрын
  • I'm a bit late to the party, but I've just recently found your channel, so I'm playing catch up! I first saw Raphael on Netflix, and I enjoyed his presentation of the prison documentary. Hearing more of his personal side goes to show what a truly great guy this man is. It's easy for me to say, but if his son hasn't reached out yet, nows the time ❤

    @TheRawdigha@TheRawdigha7 ай бұрын
  • His inner "alpha" kept him alive, safe, and prosperous. He's just another testimony of the human experience overcoming adversity in the some of the most horrible circumstances. Mr. Raphael Rowe is one in a billion.

    @deborahbergman3566@deborahbergman3566 Жыл бұрын
  • I have been hoping to see Raphael on this podcast for a while. Whirlwind of emotions listening to this. Loved it ❤

    @amylatitiabrierly@amylatitiabrierly Жыл бұрын
  • I love this podcast, It just shows how far you can come in life regardless of your struggles. 2 hours absolutely flew by such a interesting story

    @kieranickringill2701@kieranickringill2701 Жыл бұрын
  • This man is a god send especially after what ppl done to him but yet he still works to help all prisoners in the whole world ❤

    @user-rm1zj2rn8l@user-rm1zj2rn8l6 ай бұрын
  • So excited for this one! Hope everyone has a blessed day & remembers how much life it’s self is the greatest of blessing ❤

    @Mohammad73942@Mohammad73942 Жыл бұрын
    • Let me know what you think! Have a great day 🤍

      @TheDiaryOfACEO@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын
  • This man is much more a humanitarian than the Sussexes. A very well spoken, intelligent and resilient man, who narrated his experience in a very detailed and clear manner. I hope his journey just keeps going up. I see he wears a wedding ring - many blessings to him and his wife! Best interview I have listened to.

    @cynthiaarons9373@cynthiaarons9373 Жыл бұрын
    • What does this have to do with the sussexes, get alife you

      @sandraforeman3070@sandraforeman307010 ай бұрын
    • More humanitarian than grifters William and kkkate

      @yvette4933@yvette49337 ай бұрын
    • Sussexes are living rent free in ur head my dear..how does this even relate to them?? Obsessed much?

      @GB-rt@GB-rt6 ай бұрын
  • I got an enormous amount from this extremely emotive and inspiring conversation - Raphael's deep understanding of his experience, the deep intelligence, the authenticity of this whole interview was/is just an amazing listen. Amazing. I relate to it and identify with him, not because of being imprisoned, but through receiving a life-changing diagnosis (ADHD) late in life (58). Due to incorrect diagnosis and lack of correct treatment, years of my adult life were damaged by self-medication; emotional dysregulation; fear; subsequent suffering to my children. All compounded by the damage of being brought up by a highly narcissistic father who was frustrated by me. I was academically gifted but failing in adulthood due to this lack of diagnosis and treatment and paid such a heavy price, both myself and my children. So - I understand the grief of losing the best years of my life, and not knowing what I could have been, and that some things (people lying about you and scapegoating you because you are blamed for what you could not control) are things you come to terms with, but cannot forgive. Thank you for this incredible podcast and I will follow up both podcast and Raphael's series.

    @hilarycoombes9994@hilarycoombes9994 Жыл бұрын
  • I really enjoyed this interview, so much that I sat in silence afterwards. After the silence, I went to the Second Chance Podcast. These interviews by Steven are worth more than gold. I like meeting these new people!

    @madloveonline8676@madloveonline8676 Жыл бұрын
  • I love the way Steven frames his questions

    @swampophelia2098@swampophelia20987 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much Mr Bartlett and your team. Thank you Mr Rowe for sharing your life journey. You are a remarkable person. 🌟

    @JoJo_GSD@JoJo_GSD Жыл бұрын
  • I came across your channel recently and find it most interesting! Just fabulous all the way around...thank you very much🙏🏽

    @chinwenduchinwe586@chinwenduchinwe5869 ай бұрын
  • Great this, the timing of your releases is fantastic.

    @Mannyman348@Mannyman348 Жыл бұрын
  • I loved listening and watching , best chat I have seen in a long time. Raphael is a beautiful man and I pray he gets to meet his son and great healing takes place. Great show ❤❤

    @sambo9796@sambo97969 ай бұрын
  • This was extremely captivating to watch. I dont listen to podcasts really, but i watch a lot of yours here. Brilliant.

    @beckytownsley3035@beckytownsley3035 Жыл бұрын
  • What an amazing conversation!! Thanks Steven

    @jeyashreebhat3054@jeyashreebhat3054 Жыл бұрын
  • Podcast entrenapeurs are the best form of therapy for mental health .. whaty a great chat

    @LindaPow@LindaPow6 ай бұрын
  • This was a very good talk inspired by this guy who has overcome the trauma of others in a position to be believable over himself yet he held on to hope that his truth would be heard. Blessings to him & his family.

    @blueskye3031@blueskye3031 Жыл бұрын
  • Loved this authentic raw story! Gives me hope for humanity knowing there are good people who have reason to be bitter but are committed to helping people who are thrown away by so many others. ❤

    @MCroft-fw2pz@MCroft-fw2pz Жыл бұрын
  • Only just watched this, and twice. Awesome, engaging and insightful interview. Thanks for sharing your experience and also props for your persistence in pursuance to win your freedom..

    @jennyelly315@jennyelly3158 ай бұрын
  • Thank you, really enjoy your interviews! ❤

    @louisecarl583@louisecarl5834 ай бұрын
  • Brilliant interview. He’s an inspiration and sending love to Raphael and his family 💕

    @sarathelwell6701@sarathelwell67019 ай бұрын
  • Honesty the best guest and the most naturally flow full conversations! Please get some everyday people on here also . We all have a story to tell

    @missblackman5656@missblackman5656 Жыл бұрын
  • Great interview, thank you! Always a pleasure to watch, learn, reflect and grow from these..😅

    @almmason7@almmason75 ай бұрын
  • One of the best, most inspiring podcasts that I've had the privilege to listen to. To be the subject of injustice is one of the hardest things to come to terms with.

    @number5joyeria187@number5joyeria1876 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for this podcast. I've learned so much from your guests.

    @kharynelewis9206@kharynelewis9206 Жыл бұрын
  • You've had some great guests on your show, but Raphael is your best yet. Raphael will be reunited with his son 100%.

    @aj7075@aj7075 Жыл бұрын
  • This is an amazing interview. I am a huge fan of his Netflix series and always wanted to know more about him. Thank you Steve & team! Cheers from the US!

    @Guido.Fawkes.1@Guido.Fawkes.13 ай бұрын
  • I can’t express to you how much I love your channel but I’m going to try! You bring a side to humanity that we do desperately need in the ENTIRE WORLD…. Your sharing a pov that many have been afraid to talk about and allowing to talk about the hard truths ❤please never give up 🎉be you and keep shining your light

    @tiawebber9507@tiawebber95076 ай бұрын
  • I look forward to these podcasts and have suggested to friends and family to watch them. There is always a thread woven in between them all - hope, positivity, resilience. So good. Thank you for putting it together. Very grateful.

    @alisonr8771@alisonr8771 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching

      @TheDiaryOfACEO@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын
  • one of the best interveiwers in the game. i love the fact that he does great research on his guests and asks pefect questions while allowing his guest to answer. great guys

    @JayJay-tb2rc@JayJay-tb2rc4 ай бұрын
  • I like the way you didn't interrupt. You listened and asked relevant questions at the appropriate time

    @elainebines6803@elainebines6803 Жыл бұрын
  • This is a fundementally refined man. His bleak childhood, his morbid adolescence, and his wrongful incarcination r a sequence of everlasting wounds. Yet he perserved his sanity, his soul, his empathy and his trust in who and what may come. He is the refined outcome of harsh life experiences. I bow to u, Sir.

    @hwhy7753@hwhy7753 Жыл бұрын
  • Fascinating and informative. Thank you both!❤❤

    @nancycornett9949@nancycornett99493 ай бұрын
  • How is he talking about all of this without sobbing. What a life.

    @RoseMatthews90@RoseMatthews90 Жыл бұрын
  • What a brilliant episode. Very sincere and touching. I really like this brother (Raphael). I wouldn't have chosen to watch this but it rolled into it after the Gym Shark one, and I'm glad I watched it. Keep up the great work Steve

    @netsurfer007@netsurfer007 Жыл бұрын
  • Lovely and moving conversation, thank you both.

    @Original3523@Original3523 Жыл бұрын
  • Kudos to Steven Bartlett for being such a non judgemental person. You really honoured and respected this man in a dignified way. Beautiful interviewing skills too.

    @faithsrealtalk2292@faithsrealtalk22926 ай бұрын
  • Thank you Steven, another incredible guest and very interesting conversation with Raphael, I’ll look forward to watching his series on Netflix. Quite incredible what he went through during those years in prison. Good to hear he has a lovely wife and kids in his life now.

    @richardpetts5149@richardpetts5149 Жыл бұрын
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