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I Perform for Death Row Inmates — Their Reactions Shocked Me | Eric Genuis

Locked In with Ian Bick

Ian Bick

Society & Culture

4.8743 Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Eric Genuis grew up in Canada with a passion for music — but he never imagined it would lead him inside some of the darkest places on Earth. After receiving an unexpected invitation to perform inside a prison, everything changed. What started as a single performance turned into a life mission. Today, Eric has performed in over 1,500 prisons worldwide, including maximum-security facilities and both male and female death row units. He believes that music has the power to reach even the most forgotten souls — and his concerts often leave hardened inmates in tears. #DeathRow #PrisonStories #MusicHeals #TrueCrimePodcast #RedemptionStories #EmotionalInterviews #LockedInPodcast #BehindBars Thank you to BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Connect with Eric Genuis: TikTok: ericgenuis Instagram: ericgenuis Facebook: Eric Genuis YouTube: @ericgenuis1096 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Why He Plays Music Behind Bars – A powerful opening story 02:22 Who Is Eric Genuis? Performing in 1,500+ prisons worldwide 05:24 Growing Up in Canada & Discovering Music as a Calling 08:07 His First Prison Concert & The Shocking Reaction 12:28 When Hardened Inmates Broke Down Crying 17:39 Can Music Heal the Broken? Redemption Through Beauty 20:09 Facing Critics: “Why Play for Criminals?” 24:07 The Truth About Death Row Inmates (Not What You Think) 27:01 Prison Staff Reactions & Being Invited Back 30:34 Personal Tragedy & Finding Purpose Again 34:34 Stories of Inmates He’ll Never Forget 41:45 Drugs, Alcohol & The Downward Spiral of Pain 43:21 Wild Prison Moments in Australia 46:17 Inside Women’s Prisons: Unexpected Emotional Encounters 52:55 Death Row for Women: Heartbreak & Humanity 54:54 The Cost of Touring Prisons & How He Funds It 57:34 What 1,500 Prisons Taught Him About Humanity 01:02:04 Final Reflections: Dignity, Hope & Why He Won’t Stop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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