Best Legitimate Hustlers Podcasts (2024)

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From illegal hustler to legitimate salesman 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

46:50

Meet Joe, a father who spent 14 years in prison and missed the childhood of his sons. Violence was part of his life before prison and continued to affect him inside prison. Joe had to consciously step away from the life he knew, he had to leave his circle of friends in order to survive and take part in his children's life. Listen to Joe talk about …

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Your probation officer will see you now 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

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Meet Edward Smith. When Edward was a young dad, he decided to join law enforcement to help keep his neighborhood safe. He spent several years as probation and parole officer, tracking down people who committed crimes, trying to support them on their journey of rehabilitation. He discovered that poverty, a lack of education and jobs often contribute…

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(Not) Guilty! 56:14

2+ y ago56:14

56:14

Imagine - you are 17, a crime is committed in your town and you want to help the police. Weeks later you end up as a suspect, are arrested and go to trial for Murder! Even though you didn't commit the crime you spend years in prison. Not Possible you thinK? Listen to Jeff tell his story, because that's what happened to him. He was wrongfully convic…

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That's not Normal! 43:03

2+ y ago43:03

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You would think that defending yourself is not a crime. Well, that was not Glenn's experience. He ended up in prison for 17 years witnessing violence that traumatized him. He saw his children grow up from a distance, missing years of his freedom he can never get back. Listen to Glenn talk about how he kept himself sane and what is helping him on hi…

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Nobody thinks about the moms 58:16

2+ y ago58:16

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April's teenage son is incarcerated in an adult prison. As a mother she is doing time as well. Noel works for RAPP - Release Aging People in Prison. Her focus is on parole reform. April and Noel met through their advocacy for prison reform. In this interview they explain the challenges of dealing with the current criminal justice system, what rehab…

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Cries for Change - Shawanna 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

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Shawanna was born in prison, grew up in foster care, lost a brother to gang initiation violence and experienced incarceration. She is the author of "Cries for Change", the story of how she overcame her hardships. She turned tragedy into healing by forming Silent Cry, Inc a New York based nonprofit that takes a holistic approach to aftercare from ma…

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Would you live with a man who has been in prison? 47:23

3y ago47:23

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Meet Robin Alpern who did just that. Robin tells her story from becoming aware of racism and white privilege to getting involved and becoming an anti racist activist. She is now the director of training at the Center for the Study of White American Culture, where she co-designed and co-leads a series of workshops on What White People Can Do About R…

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Mississippi 23:14

3y ago23:14

23:14

After being released from prison Cynetra struggled to get her feet back on the ground. She had lost her home and all her valuables and she really needed help. Unfortunately probation services were not enough. She wanted others in the same situation to have more support - so she founded the Mississippi Center for Re entry. She now serves several cou…

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Never give up - Julien's story 50:25

3y ago50:25

50:25

A child of immigrant parents struggles with acceptance and takes some wrong turns in adolescence. After spending some years in prison Julien finds fame as an athlete and is on his way to represent the UK at the Olympics. Unfortunately his past is not forgotten. Listen to Julien's story of success and defeat and how he turned the painful experiences…

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T. - Finding Good in Yourself and Others 37:37

3y ago37:37

37:37

Violence surrounded T.'s childhood and brought him to prison where he spent 25 years of his life. When he found AVP, the Alternatives to violence Project he experienced for the first time that he didn't have a disease called violence. Violence was a choice and he did not want to continue on that path. After his release he started to work with at ri…

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Amy's story - is adoption always a better choice 23:21

3y ago23:21

23:21

**TW: this episode contains emotionally sensitive material** I talk with Amy about her experience of childhood abuse and how she turned away from crime and became an advocate for overlooked and underserved communities. For more info and support check: https://www.classy.org/campaign/fund-for-black-lives/c314234 Follow us on Instagram @whatchancepod…

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Dominic - one decision can dramatically change your life 24:35

3+ y ago24:35

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Despite some challenges growing up in a neighborhood that saw poverty, addiction and trauma Dominic was thriving and on his way to an independent adult life. Until one day when it all changed. Listen to Dominic talk about how he made it through 2 decades of being in prison, his involvement with Michael K. Williams' (The Wire/ Boardwalk Empire/Black…

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Running away from Home 45:16

3+ y ago45:16

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I talk with Corey who ran away from home, became homeless and needed to fend for himself. That brought him into contact with drugs and the streets and led him to be arrested and spend time in prison. He talks about his early struggles and the challenges of re entering society and family life after a long prison term. Follow us on Instagram @whatcha…

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Being Transgender in Prison 37:17

3+ y ago37:17

37:17

**TW: this episode contains emotionally sensitive material** Alisha Kohn has been incarcerated in a male prison as a transgender woman. In our conversation Alisha shares some deeply emotional experiences and talks about what has helped her to work through her trauma. Follow us on instagram @whatchancepodcast For more information about the Newburgh …

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Margaret and the Alternatives to Violence Project 38:15

3+ y ago38:15

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The Alternatives to Violence Project - AVP, is one organization that facilitates workshops in prison. It is run by volunteers, one of them being Margaret Lechner. In my conversation with her we talk about the origins of AVP, how Margaret got involved with AVP and the influence facilitating in prisons has had on her own life. For more information go…

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Foster Care 36:59

3+ y ago36:59

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The Foster Care system can be an important safety net for children whose needs cannot be met by their biological parents. In this episode I talk with Laura Sestito who is the Administrative Director of Care Coordination at Cardinal McCloskey Community Services. We look at the benefits and also at the risk factors children experience when entering t…

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Episode 3 - Poverty 32:22

3+ y ago32:22

32:22

Poverty still exists in many countries, even in the US. Despite well-meaning intentions we have not seen dramatic changes. In this episode I talk with Cristina Diez who works for ATD Fourth World - All Together in Dignity, a non profit organization with a different approach to eliminating poverty.By Karin Elias

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The Role of the Police 41:27

3+ y ago41:27

41:27

In this episode I look back in history to the beginnings of the police. In a conversation with Max Elias I ask : what was the role of the police then - and what should it be now?By Karin Elias

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All about Me 13:14

3+ y ago13:14

13:14

In this episode I talk about coming to America - what I expected and what I discovered. Over time the picture changed and I am wondering what is real. Is it the same for all of us?By Karin Elias

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Trailer 3:12

3+ y ago3:12

3:12

What is so different for POC in the US? Why do they drop out of school, end up in prison or die young in such high numbers? It's time to talk about punishment and justice.By Karin Elias

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How to attract more success 8:09

5+ y ago8:09

8:09

This episode is an inspiration from an online mentor, teaching formulas and strategy for chasing your dreams.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Legitimate Hustlers Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Legitimate Hustlers- A Dream(Bigger Than Sleep)

Legitimate Hustler

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"What Chance?"

Karin Elias

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From illegal hustler to legitimate salesman 46:50

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Your probation officer will see you now 38:24

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(Not) Guilty! 56:14

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That's not Normal! 43:03

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Nobody thinks about the moms 58:16

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Cries for Change - Shawanna 31:55

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Would you live with a man who has been in prison? 47:23

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Mississippi 23:14

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Never give up - Julien's story 50:25

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T. - Finding Good in Yourself and Others 37:37

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Amy's story - is adoption always a better choice 23:21

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Dominic - one decision can dramatically change your life 24:35

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Running away from Home 45:16

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Being Transgender in Prison 37:17

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Margaret and the Alternatives to Violence Project 38:15

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Foster Care 36:59

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Episode 3 - Poverty 32:22

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The Role of the Police 41:27

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All about Me 13:14

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Trailer 3:12

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How to attract more success 8:09

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