Best Pod Prod Podcasts (2024)

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Christian Perrin - Peer Support/New Book 47:49

6M ago47:49

47:49

Christian joined us from the UK - 3000 miles away! He is a Professor at the University of Birmingham focusing on Forensic Psychology, Researching Imprisonment, Reintegration & Wellbeing. His book will be coming out soon and we will announce that when it happens. Linked in profile University of Birmingham - Christian Perrin (c) Prison POD Production…

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Breaking Free Industries - Josh Nowack 32:54

7M ago32:54

32:54

Breaking Free Industries brings great T-shirts & Hoodies (along with other products) with unique designs, including "Second Chance" messages. They do custom screen printing and believe in hiring those who need a second chance. We also talked about "Inmates to Entrepreneurs" (c) Prison POD Production 2024 Support the show…

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Changing Lives Forever, LLC - Rodney Wrice & Maria Morales 44:31

8M ago44:31

44:31

Changing Lives Forever Voices Often Ignored Rodney's books: Pathways to Renewal: A Guide to Thriving After Incarceration Overcoming Gangs and Poverty Maria Morales book - SOON to be Released - The Locked House (c) Prison POD Productions 2024 Dream.org is our NEW SPONSOR "We dream of a world beyond mass incarceration. " Disclaimer: This post contain…

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Kathryn Whiteley - Feminist Criminologist - A Voice for Women Incarcerated 35:14

8M ago35:14

35:14

For Women's History Month: Kathryn uses qualitative research methods to conduct extensive one-to-one interviews with women, who are serving Life or Life Without Parole sentences. She has unique insight having conducted work in Australia, Ireland and the United States. Kathryn Whiteley - for more information "Until We Have Faces: Women Serving Life"…

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Jonathan Fisher - "Seeing For Ourselves" 29:37

8M ago29:37

29:37

Jonathan talks about his PBS Documentary film and book "In a Whole New Way". This project combines the stories and photography from individuals who were experiencing probation in the State of New York Please visit the website: "Seeing For Ourselves" For those who are incarcerated, you may email Johnathan for a free PDF of his book "In a Whole New W…

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Phillip Vance Smith ll - LIFE - Learning Instructions For Everyone...in prison & out 13:10

8M ago13:10

13:10

Phill reads a special piece for the Prison POD, talks about his book and shares some of his poetry. You can find his book: at BleakHouse Publishing: (c) 2024 Prison POD Productions Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Cheryl Morris - Corrections Expert - CVM - Enterprises 36:33

8M ago36:33

36:33

Cheryl was a wonderful guest and brings so much knowledge and experience into the work she is currently doing. She currently serves as a Criminal Justice Consultant and auditor for the American Correctional Association. Her previous work in Corrections makes her a perfect individual to address the policies and procedures in Correctional facilities …

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Noah Asher - Chaos 39:21

9M ago39:21

39:21

Noah talks about his life and his new book "Chaos" https://www.thenoahasher.com/ (c) 2024 Prison POD Productions Sponsors - Dream.org - https://dream.org/ - Awakening Exchange Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Rob Corbin EP 7 - Forgiving ourselves, the magic moment to let it go! 38:22

9M ago38:22

38:22

This is the final installment of "Leaving the Emotional Cage". You can write to Rob: Rob Corbin 15411 West Waddell Rd. Suite 102 - Box 137 Surprise, AZ 85379 (C) Prison POD Productions 2024 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Judge Nancy Margaret Russo - Ohio 40:55

9M ago40:55

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Antwan Carter - Jan. 24, 2024 34:02

9M ago34:02

34:02

To find out more: www.antwancarter.com Books : Sacred Lotus: A Novella - https://amzn.to/497yDea Cartier's Rose: Book of Poetry - https://amzn.to/4b9ygBF Story of a Thousand Petals - https://amzn.to/3SjyrSG #ad Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Rob Corbin - EP 6 - Why not forgiving today.... doesn’t work 45:26

10M ago45:26

45:26

***WARNING*** - This episode contains sensitive subject material around suicide. You can write Rob: Rob Corbin 15411 West Waddell Rd. Suite 102 - Box 137 Surprise, AZ. 85379 (c) Prison POD Productions 2024 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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No More Hurt To Give - Keith Erickson 6:37

10M ago6:37

6:37

Keith is at Pleasant Valley State Prison in California serving a Life Sentence. He has two other recording here, August 18th, 2023 & July 31st, 2023. All of Keith's pieces are available on YouTube "Life Without Parole" with photo slide shows. (c) Prison POD Productions 2024 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Frederick Washington - Is God Real? 12:08

11M ago12:08

12:08

This is the second piece done by Fred. Fred is a Field Minister in Piedmont Correctional in North Carolina, where he is currently serving Life Without Parole. Fred is 70 years old. This piece is based on the Bible reading Genesis 37: 5 You may write to Fred: Frederick Washington. #0637469 Piedmont Correctional Institution P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 2…

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Rob Corbin - EP4 - The Hard Truth About People Who Hurt Others 32:51

12M ago32:51

32:51

Some people intentionally will hurt you. We address the hard truth about people who hurt you in the episode. You can write Rob: Rob Corbin 15411 West Waddell Rd. Suite 102 - Box 137 Surprise, AZ. 85379 (c) 2024 Prison POD Productions Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Rob Corbin - EP 5 - Don't Do It Alone 32:14

12M ago32:14

32:14

Rob talks about having a support person(s) , making a pledge to follow through, and accountability. **Rob's visit to the hospital went well, and he has recovered. You can write Rob: Rob Corbin 15411 West Waddell Rd. Suite 102 - Box 137 Surprise, AZ. 85379 (c) 2024 Prison POD Productions Support the show…

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Henry Lyons - Being Free: On the Inside 1:02:20

12M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Henry visits us and talks about his latest book "Being Free : On the Inside". He reads a little to us, bringing the characters to life. This book is for anyone who has had any dealing with prisons, housed there, visited, worked in, studied about, or just plain have an interest. This book shows how relationships develop over time and how they can he…

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Rob Corbin - EP3 - "Forgiving vs Reconciliation" 32:38

12M ago32:38

32:38

This is Part 3 of Leaving the Emotional Cage - "Forgiving vs Reconciliation" You can write Rob: Rob Corbin 15411 West Waddell Rd. Suite 102 - Box 137 Surprise, AZ. 85379 (c) 2024 Prison POD Productions Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Rob Corbin - EP 1 - Leaving the Emotional Cage - Entering prison at age six 46:50

1y ago46:50

46:50

Part One - Forgiving How can a 6 year old be in prison? How can you be in two prisons at the same time? You can write to Rob: Rob Corbin 15411 West Waddell Rd. Suite 102 - Box 137 Surprise, AZ 85379 (c) 2024 Prison POD Productions Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Rob Corbin - EP2 - The Five Commandments of Forgiving 43:12

1y ago43:12

43:12

This episode Rob talks about the Five Commandments of Forgiving. You can write Rob: Rob Corbin 15411 West Waddell Rd. Suite 102 - Box 137 Surprise, AZ. 85379 (c) 2024 Prison POD Productions Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Kardell Sims 50:50

1y ago50:50

50:50

There were a couple of minor issues; rather than delete the segments, I left it as is. The message here is great! Listen to the information Kardell has and check out his publications. Some of these would make a good Christmas gift for a loved one inside. Put the power of change in their hands. Kardell Sims - Re-entry Consultant, Prison Prevention M…

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Maine Inside Out - Joseph Jackson & Bruce King 47:48

1y ago47:48

47:48

Joseph Jackson & Bruce King wear many hats. We talk mainly about Maine Inside Out, but also they discuss Mindbridge, Maine Youth Justice, Maine Prisoner Advocacy and Maine Equal Justice . We had a great discussion; tune in and learn about the incredible and important work they both do! (c) Prison POD Productions 2023 Support the show…

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Frederick Washington - To Serve 12:38

1y ago12:38

12:38

Fred is a field minister in Piedmont Prison. He talks about "To Serve" You can write to Fred at: Frederick L Washington #0637469 Piedmont Correctional Institution P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131 OR through the gettingout.com app Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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David Spivey - Real Recognize Real podcast 33:34

1y ago33:34

33:34

David is a mental health worker, podcaster and clothing designer! Check out his podcast: Real Recognize Real New Book "Dreams in Incarceration" by Cillian Dunne about David's life (c) Prison POD Productions Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Andy Williams Jr. - From Prison to Presidential Applicant 36:22

1y ago36:22

36:22

Are you tired of the 2 Party System? What do you think of a new party - We Are The People Party - has a nice ring to it! Listen to Andy as he talks about his journey up to applying for Presidential Candidacy. www.hoodcandidate.com www.andywilliamsjr.com Life changing reading - "Blueprint, From Gangster Disciple to Growth & Development" inspired by …

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Noel Nickle - N.C. Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty 35:08

1y ago35:08

35:08

North Carolina Coalition for the Alternatives to the Death Penalty NCCADP Racist Roots - Film Racial Justice Act 2024 Racial Justice Act 1988 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Sean Wilson - Dream.org 52:24

1y ago52:24

52:24

Sean and I talk about lack of programming while incarcerated, being incarcerated as a youth, reading, education and many other topics around how we can make positive changes in incarceration in our country. Dream.org Equal Act (Crack rock vs powder Cocaine) Recorded Aug. 21, 2023 (c) Prison POD Productions 2023 Support the show…

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Bryan "Chris" Bell - IDRNC - Choices 7:34

1y ago7:34

7:34

Chris talks with us about Choices - not those out of our hands - but day to day choices, you can make. You can write to Chris: Bryan Bell #0592464 Central Prison P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD. 21131 (c) Prison POD Productions 2023 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Keith Erickson - PVSP - CA 5:49

1y ago5:49

5:49

"Moving Billboards" (few seconds of dead air) Keith Erickson #E-74907 Pleasant Valley State Prison D-5-225 Low P.O. Box 8500 Coalinga, CA 93210 Read more; https://walkinthoseshoes.com/?s=Keith+erickson https://www.thebeatwithin.org/?s=Keith+Erickson (c) Prison POD Productions - LWOP Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Priscilla James - IDRNC - Education 10:57

1y ago10:57

10:57

***There are a few seconds of silence at the beginning. Priscilla identifies as Trans; they talk about the importance of education in prison. Recorded 8/13/23 - Central Prison/Death Row (c) Prison POD Productions 2023 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Timothy White - IDRNC - "Death of a Family Member" 7:31

1y ago7:31

7:31

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Season 3 E 6 - JJ - IDRNC - Humanity 6:19

1y ago6:19

6:19

JJ has been on Death Row in North Carolina since 1999. You may write to him at" James Jaynes #0206197 Central Prison P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD. 21131 (c) 2023 Prison POD Productions ' Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Season 3 E 5 - Bryan "Chris" Bell - Something to Think About 8:42

1y ago8:42

8:42

This piece is from Inside Death Row: NC Bryan Bell # 0592464 Central Prison P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Season 3 E 4 - Keith Erickson - "The Strength of the Human Spirit" 22:36

1+ y ago22:36

22:36

Keith is currently serving Life Without Parole in California. Listen to the amazing story of change, and his possibility for release. Keith Erickson #E-74907 Pleasant Valley State Prison D-5-225 Low P.O. Box 8500 Coalinga, CA 93210 Read more; https://walkinthoseshoes.com/?s=Keith+erickson https://www.thebeatwithin.org/?s=Keith+Erickson (c) 2023 Pri…

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Season 3 E 2 - Timothy Johnson - Life Without Parole to a Life With Purpose - Part One 12:35

1+ y ago12:35

12:35

Tim talks about what gives him purpose in life even though he is serving Life Without Parole in North Carolina Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Season 3 - E 3 - Timothy Johnson - Life Without Parole to a Life of Purpose - Part Two 13:26

1+ y ago13:26

13:26

Continued from Part One - Tim finishes his story about living a purposeful life when you have a sentence of Life Without Parole. Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Season 3 - E 1 -Tim White IDRNC - The Guitar 5:48

1+ y ago5:48

5:48

This piece is from Tim white; he is currently living on Death Row in North Carolina. I do not usually post the Inside Death Row: NC pieces here, you can find them on YouTube. This piece is titled "The Guitar". (c) Prison POD Productions 2023 Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Phillip Vance Smith ll - Advocating for Yourself in Prison 12:06

1+ y ago12:06

12:06

Phillip calls in from Nash, NC and talks about how one should advocate for oneself in prison. He tells of how he and Timothy Johnson wrote the Prison Resources Repurposing Act. (c) 2023 Prison POD Productions Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Alfred Rivera - NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

There is a clicking when I talk, but not the guest. This could not be cleaned up and I wanted Alfred's words about there. My apologies; this problem has been taken care of for future recordings. Alfred talks about his life experiences which included being on Death Row and then being exonerated. Alfred now works with the North Carolina Coalition for…

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S2 E7 Maine Prison Consultants - Jessica Lynn 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

(Clicking is just my voice, not the guest. Technical issue which has been fixed.) Jessica joins us to talk about transitioning to prison; what it's like for the individual and for the families. What can be expected? How about while you are incarcerated - what can you do to be successful coming home? What is it like to transition back home? Maine Pr…

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Leigh Goodmark - S 2 E6 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

Leigh Goodmark joins the Prison PDO to talk about "Imperfect Victims" - also the title of one of her books. Leigh Goodmark Buy the Book - Imperfect Victims Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Season 2 Episode 5 - Tavares James and John McLaughlin 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

42:11

Tavares and John join us to talk about Entrepreneurship and how to get where your going! Lifeline to a Soul Write Tavares: 2901 Interstate St. Charlotte, NC. 28208 (704-308-7253) Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Season 2 Episode 4 - Steven Matthew Clark - The Awakening 44:19

1+ y ago44:19

44:19

Steven joins us from the Maine state Prison to talk about a unique program is is leading called Awakening Exchange "The goal of this exchange is to bring leaders together from across the globe to unlock collective wisdom that could reshape corrections." Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Season 2 Episode 3 - Anne Bocchini Kirsch - PREPARE 32:29

1+ y ago32:29

32:29

Anne talks about her story and how she started PREPARE to assist those getting ready to apply for parole. PREPARE has been working with the Women's Prison in Maryland, and her work is now starting in the men's facilities. https:// prepare-parole.org Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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Ep. 127: How Sales Led with Soul Can Create Lifelong Clients with Jennifer Szpigiel 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

39:43

As the Founder and CEO of Becoming Iconic®️, she uses her expertise as a Global Business and Lifestyle Mentor, to help entrepreneurs grow profitable and aligned businesses and lives. She is known as a mentor who supports women in ultimate fulfillment. She teaches that women don't have to sacrifice their lives and can do everything really well. To d…

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BONUS REPLAY: Days By Design with Brittany Dixon 24:19

1+ y ago24:19

24:19

We are going to take a break this week and share an episode that we did (Episode 108) a while back all about Days by Design. This is an important topic as this is one of the main pillars behind BCO and what we teach and stand for so you can create a business without burnout. Too many business owners are experiencing burnout because they feel they m…

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Ep. 126: Not Hitting Goals: What to Do When You Fall Short 15:06

1+ y ago15:06

15:06

In this episode, we talk about what to do when we don't reach our goals. We reflect by discussing the goals we set for February, which included having personal time and vacation days as well as achieving revenue goals and other projects. Poor time management is the biggest reason why people fail to hit their goals, and we suggest utilizing our "Day…

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Ep. 125: How to Build a Movement of Transformation Not Transaction with Tom Freedman 32:46

1+ y ago32:46

32:46

On this episode of the Productivity Podcast, Tom Freedman of Defiant Enterprises addresses how to create a movement and transformation with one's audience. He shares his story of growing up in an entrepreneurial family and how he has gained a lot of experience from opening and running small businesses. Tom discusses the distinction between transact…

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Ep. 124: Fall in Love with Your Business Again 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

19:20

Are you in love with your business? If not, why? This episode of the Productivity Pod(cast) dives into potential causes such as digital clutter, too many offers, not enough systems, or simply not executing. It also explores underlying emotional reasons such as feeling unworthy and needing to be busy to be worthwhile. It encourages stepping back, re…

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A Story: JJ & the little Magpie 6:21

1+ y ago6:21

6:21

This is a letter I received that has been recorded to share. It is a story about why someone chose to write someone on Death Row. Thank you M for sharing your story. Spoken word by Nancy Cartonio Support the showBy Valerie L. Cartonio

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