Paige Spears: FREE After 37 Years | Life After Prison + “Rescue From Darkness”

First, we’re joined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch legend Bill McClellan, a columnist who’s been telling the real story of St. Louis for decades. Bill sits down with the guys to talk about his work, the responsibility that comes with writing about people’s lives, and why certain stories—like Paige Spears’—stay with you. Bill wrote multiple columns about Paige while he was still incarcerated, helping shine light on a case that many felt was trapped under outdated laws and red tape.

Then we welcome back Paige Spears, now nine months free after spending 37 years in prison. Paige opens up about what life is really like after release:

• the shock of how much the world changed in 37 years

• the first 90 days dealing with identity theft and being listed as deceased

• learning to drive again (and getting introduced to the legendary zipper merge)

• a new job at Milano’s Menswear and stepping into motivational speaking

• the mindset shift that helped him survive—then transform—inside prison

Paige also shares raw, unforgettable stories from the penitentiary, the rules you learn fast, and what “respect” really means behind the walls. He even talks about a documentary being produced about his life: “Rescue From Darkness” (past, present, and future)—plus a surprise new project: Zodiac Stick, his natural chapstick line with the slogan “Every stick deserves a kiss.”

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The Brighter Side of Blue—St. Louis stories from the men and women who wear the badge, recorded at Colombo’s Café in Dogtown. Full interview is on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. If you dig it, please like, comment, and share so more St. Louis folks see