Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 1h 5m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Smaqs sits down with guests who have all suffered from addiction and incarceration. Like Smaqs, who was incarcerated in Utah State Prison for 7 years, each one has a story. A story of the darkness that comes with addiction, and being in the game. He delves deep into the steps taken to become the highest version of themselves. To become successful business owners, fathers, mothers, and so much more. Come sit in, and listen as Smaqs dives into what it takes to be "Caged No More." Episodes drop the 1st and 15th of every month! Stay tuned!

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Ep.11 From Prison to Executive Director: Michael Ulibarri’s Comeback Story

Apr 01, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode of Caged No More, Smaqs sits down with Michael Ulibarri, Executive Director of Defy Ventures Utah.Michael shares how growing up in Rose Park surrounded by crime and incarceration led…

Ep.10 From 20 Years in Prison to Peer Support: Shonek Alvaca’s Redemption Story

Mar 15, 2026 1h 10m

In this powerful episode, Smaqs sits down with his brother Sione "CeeOne" Kauvaka, a Tongan American who grew up in Salt Lake City and spent over 20 years incarcerated before completely transforming…

Ep. 9 Addicted to Chaos: Nicole Vowell on Trauma, Media, and Finding Peace

Mar 01, 2026 56m

In this powerful episode, Smacks sits down with Nicole Vowell to talk about trauma, incarceration, addiction, chaos, and what real healing looks like.Nicole opens up about growing up around addiction…

S1E8 Ep.8 Branden Campbell's Story Part 2

Feb 15, 2026 1h 15m

In Part 2 of this conversation, Branden Campbell continues his story by diving into what real recovery actually looks like after the decision to get help is made.Branden opens up about recognizing…

S1E7 Ep.7 From Neon Trees to Recovery: Branden Campbell’s Untold Story

Feb 01, 2026 1h 2m

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, we sit down with Branden Campbell, bassist for the multi-platinum band Neon Trees, to talk about the parts of the journey most people never see.Branden opens…

S1E6 Ep.6 Damaar Jones - Breaking the Social Media Cage

Jan 15, 2026 58m

In this powerful episode of Caged No More, we sit down with our brother Damaar Jones for a deep and honest conversation about a cage most people never talk about — the addiction to attention,…

Ep.5 From Prison Cells to Purpose: Manny’s Full Transformation Story

Jan 01, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, we sit down with our brother Manny, and man… this one is powerful on a different level. Manny takes us through the real journey, his childhood, the streets, 11 prison terms, toxic…

S1E4 Ep.4 From Addiction to Purpose

Dec 15, 2025 1h 10m

From celebrated BYU running back to full-blown opioid addiction, Alema Harrington opens up about his powerful journey through pain, identity, relapse, faith, and redemption.Alema shares how pressure,…

S1E3 Ep.3 Rock Bottom May Be Your RESCUE

Dec 01, 2025 53m

In this episode, Portia Louder opens up about what it really means when God takes everything from you — the job, the relationships, the pride, the plans — until all that’s left is surrender.This is…

S1E2 Ep.2 From Playing Golf with Tiger Woods to Hawaii's Most Wanted!

Nov 15, 2025 1h 21m

From playing golf tournaments alongside Tiger Woods to becoming Hawaii’s Most Wanted, Kyle Quilausing story is one of the wildest redemptions you’ll ever hear. In this episode, Kyle shares how he…

S1E1 Ep.1 From Heroin to Healing

Nov 01, 2025 1h 2m

Brad Jensen — better known as The Sober Bodybuilder — joins Smaqs to share his raw, powerful story of addiction, incarceration, and redemption. From a middle-class upbringing to drug trafficking and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Caged No More Podcast have?

Caged No More Podcast has published 11 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Caged No More Podcast still active?

Caged No More Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 5m.

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