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Due SouthA new book explores the history of school and residential segregationResidential and school segregation are closely linkedIt began with the founding of the Federal Housing Administration, ongoing efforts by housing developers and well-meaning parents hoping to provide the best possible education for their small children.GuestKaren Benjamin, associate professor of history at Elmhurst University and author of Good Parents, Betters Homes & Great Schools: Selling Segregation Before the New Deal'Ear Hustle' visits the Triangle on live podcast tourEar Hustle is the first podcast produced in prison. It’s brought stories from life inside to international audiences. It...2025-08-0650 min
This Is NashvilleEar Hustle, plus Choosing Justice InitiativeIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live behind bars, any episode of “Ear Hustle” will give you a pretty good idea.It’s basically “This American Life” but for the 2 million Americans who are incarcerated – primarily produced by people who are in prison. “Ear Hustle” hosts and co-founders Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods join us to talk about what they’ve learned in 15 seasons of podcasting from a prison and highlighting the live show that is coming to Nashville next week. Plus, Plus, we end the hour with the Choosing Justice Initiative (CJI), an org seeking j...2025-07-3050 min
Ear HustleI See the CastleRecently, Earlonne was drafted for a mysterious task: to pose for a photo with Nigel — wearing Minnie Mouse ears — while waving a fake “churro” in the air. (Earlonne, always a good sport, didn’t ask too many questions.) Here, in Nigel’s first-ever listener-inspired mystery episode, he finally learns what that was all about. Special thanks to Becky Bach for suggesting this subject and for joining Earlonne and Nigel in the studio, and to our inside team — Derrell Sadiq Davis, Tony Tafoya, and Tam Nguyen — for sharing their photographs and stories with us. This episode was scored with m...2025-05-281h 02TK Drama ClubI See the CastleRecently, Earlonne was drafted for a mysterious task: to pose for a photo with Nigel — wearing Minnie Mouse ears — while waving a fake “churro” in the air. (Earlonne, always a good sport, didn’t ask too many questions.) Here, in Nigel’s first-ever listener-inspired mystery episode, he finally learns what that was all about. Special thanks to Becky Bach for suggesting this subject and for joining Earlonne and Nigel in the studio, and to our inside team — Derrell Sadiq Davis, Tony Tafoya, and Tam Nguyen — for sharing their photographs and stories with us. This episode was scored with m...2025-05-281h 02
Ear HustleBell PepperIt’s our first-ever listener-inspired “mystery” episode! This time, Nigel's in the dark — and Earlonne has a new co-host. They hope you enjoy this cutting-edge, occasionally unruly Ear Hustle episode that braids together many questions about life in prison. This episode was scored with music by Eric "Maserati E" Abercrombie, David Jassy, Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, and Derrell Sadiq Davis. Big thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women; and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams a...2025-04-3050 minTK Drama ClubBell PepperIt’s our first-ever listener-inspired “mystery” episode! This time, Nigel's in the dark — and Earlonne has a new co-host. They hope you enjoy this cutting-edge, occasionally unruly Ear Hustle episode that braids together many questions about life in prison. This episode was scored with music by Eric "Maserati E" Abercrombie, David Jassy, Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, and Derrell Sadiq Davis. Big thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women; and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams a...2025-04-3050 min
Get in Fellas, We're Going to TherapyAddiction Block Session 7: An Accountability Lesson from Draymond?!, Transitional Housing with the Fellas from Ananeo, BHoF Inductee Earlonne Woods(00:00 - 01:42) - Welcome to Addiction Block Session 7(01:42 - 11:42) - Steven and Richie talk Draymond Green and accountability(11:42 - 1:02:20) - The Fellas from Ananeo join to discuss transitional housing(1:02:20 - 1:07:18) - Earlonne Woods gets inducted into the Bromotions Hall of Fame(1:07:18 - 1:09:11 ) - TakeawaysDisclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are personal opinions and do not represent those of the host/guest’s employers.The content presented serves as edutainment and should not be considered medical treatment. Please seek professional help if needed and ca...2025-01-291h 09
Ear HustleLast Memory: LindaLinda’s mom brought her to a Catholic Mass because she had a sense her daughter was on the verge of something, and needed help. Thirty-seven years into her prison sentence, Linda wonders what would have happened if she had listened to her mom, and Nigel and Earlonne visit the same chapel to see the place through Linda’s memory. This episode was scored with music by Derrell Sadiq Davis, Antwan Williams, Fernando Arruda, David Jassy, Bruce Wallace, and Earlonne Woods.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Actin...2024-12-1138 minTK Drama ClubLast Memory: LindaLinda’s mom brought her to a Catholic Mass because she had a sense her daughter was on the verge of something, and needed help. Thirty-seven years into her prison sentence, Linda wonders what would have happened if she had listened to her mom, and Nigel and Earlonne visit the same chapel to see the place through Linda’s memory. This episode was scored with music by Derrell Sadiq Davis, Antwan Williams, Fernando Arruda, David Jassy, Bruce Wallace, and Earlonne Woods.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Actin...2024-12-1138 min
Wrongful Conviction#499 Guest Host Earlonne Woods with Joaquin Ciria On Wednesday November, 27, 2024, the night before Thanksgiving, Governor Gavin Newsom of CA granted a a “full and unconditional” pardon to Earlonne Woods, co-host and co-creator of the award-winning podcast, Ear Hustle. Earlonne helped create Ear Hustle while incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. In recognition of Earlonne’s achievement, we are sharing with you an episode of Wrongful Conviction where Earlonne appeared as a guest host. Congratulations Earlonne. We are eager to hear more from you in the future. On March 24, 1990, Felix “Carlos” Bastarrica was shot and killed on the street in San Francisco...2024-12-0542 min
Wrongful Conviction Podcasts#499 Guest Host Earlonne Woods with Joaquin Ciria
On Wednesday November, 27, 2024, the night before Thanksgiving, Governor Gavin Newsom of CA granted a a “full and unconditional” pardon to Earlonne Woods, co-host and co-creator of the award-winning podcast, Ear Hustle. Earlonne helped create Ear Hustle while incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. In recognition of Earlonne’s achievement, we are sharing with you an episode of Wrongful Conviction where Earlonne appeared as a guest host. Congratulations Earlonne. We are eager to hear more from you in the future.
On March 24, 1990, Felix “Carlos” Bastarrica was shot and killed on the street in San Francisco...2024-12-0545 min
The Podcast Weekly BriefOpen RSS Feeds, Audacy's 'Severance' Companion, and Kylie Kelce's Podcast DebutIn this episode of The Podcast Daily Brief, Michelle begins with an introduction and welcome to listeners. The episode highlights the power of open RSS feeds while discussing Governor Gavin Newsom's pardon of Earlonne Woods, a significant moment in the podcasting world. It also covers Audacy's launch of a new companion podcast for "Severance" and introduces ElevenLabs' innovative multispeaker podcast tool. Additionally, the debut of Kylie Kelce's new podcast is featured. The episode wraps up with closing remarks, offering listeners a comprehensive update on recent developments in the podcasting community.
(0:00) Introduction and welcome
(0:16) Power of open RSS feeds & Governor Gavin...2024-11-2901 min
TK Drama ClubThe Wrong Line of BusinessEarlonne's here with his "mystery" episode, and it's a doozy. He tells Nigel a redemption story wrapped in a drug-trafficking story, and, along the way, dives deep into several subjects we swore we'd never touch. Buckle up. Thanks to George for telling his story. He co-authored a book about moving past gangs and criminal thinking; you can find that here. Thanks also to Tanaya for the rap and listener alert, and to everyone else we talked to for this story. This episode was scored with music by Darrell Sadiq Davis, Antwan Williams, Fernando Arruda, David Ja...2024-11-1345 minEar HustleThe Wrong Line of BusinessEarlonne's here with his "mystery" episode, and it's a doozy. He tells Nigel a redemption story wrapped in a drug-trafficking story, and, along the way, dives deep into several subjects we swore we'd never touch. Buckle up. Thanks to George for telling his story. He co-authored a book about moving past gangs and criminal thinking; you can find that here. Thanks also to Tanaya for the rap and listener alert, and to everyone else we talked to for this story. This episode was scored with music by Darrell Sadiq Davis, Antwan Williams, Fernando Arruda, David Ja...2024-11-1345 min
TK Drama ClubMy Understanding of This Place: Nigel & EarlonneOver the past two episodes we’ve been hearing about “memory places” at San Quentin: ordinary-seeming spots that become extraordinary through the eyes of people who spent time there. In this extra mini-ep, Nigel and Earlonne take us to their spots, and down Ear Hustle memory lane. This episode was scored with music by Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, and Derrell Sadiq Davis.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women, and Warden De La Cruz and...2024-11-0615 minEar HustleMy Understanding of This Place: Nigel & EarlonneOver the past two episodes we’ve been hearing about “memory places” at San Quentin: ordinary-seeming spots that become extraordinary through the eyes of people who spent time there. In this extra mini-ep, Nigel and Earlonne take us to their spots, and down Ear Hustle memory lane. This episode was scored with music by Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, and Derrell Sadiq Davis.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women, and Warden De La Cruz and...2024-11-0615 min
TK Drama ClubMy Understanding of This Place, Part 2In the second part of this two-part series, Nigel reveals to Earlonne the final stops in her memory-tour of San Quentin, culminating in an exploration of the prison’s former death row. Thanks to Shaka for speaking with us for this episode. Special thanks to Lt. Guim'Mara Berry for letting Nigel and our inside team explore and record inside East Block. This episode was scored with music by Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, and Derrell Sadiq Davis.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Acting Warde...2024-10-3042 minEar HustleMy Understanding of This Place, Part 2In the second part of this two-part series, Nigel reveals to Earlonne the final stops in her memory-tour of San Quentin, culminating in an exploration of the prison’s former death row. Thanks to Shaka for speaking with us for this episode. Special thanks to Lt. Guim'Mara Berry for letting Nigel and our inside team explore and record inside East Block. This episode was scored with music by Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, and Derrell Sadiq Davis.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, Acting Warde...2024-10-3042 min
It Is Your BirthdayIt Is Your Birthday: Earlonne WoodsEarlonne Woods has spent more than half his birthdays in prison. He’s not there anymore, but he doesn’t treat the day any differently; in fact, this year, he’ll be working on his “born-day.” Join us in wishing Earlonne a happy birthday by listening to this episode and tell him and the team at Ear Hustle you listened!2024-08-1221 min
You Didn't See NothinIntroducing Ear Hustle - Episode 1: That WorldEar Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography. Since Earlonne’s release in 2018, the show has expanded to include stories from prisons across the state, including the California Institution for Women, as well as stories about getting out of prison and starting over, post...2024-07-3045 min
The MothThe Moth Podcast: Ear Hustle
In this episode, a special collaboration with our friends at Ear Hustle. We invite Ear Hustle's own Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods to help host the show, play an excerpt of one of their episodes, and then share a Moth story about incarceration. Keep an eye out for the second part of our collaboration, that'll be released July 10th on the Ear Hustle feed.You can listen to Ear Hustle wherever you get your podcasts, or visit earhustlesq.com to learn more information.Hosts:Edgar Ruiz, Jr.Nigel Poor and Earlonne...2024-07-0533 min
The MothThe Moth Podcast: Ear HustleIn this episode, a special collaboration with our friends at Ear Hustle. We invite Ear Hustle's own Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods to help host the show, play an excerpt of one of their episodes, and then share a Moth story about incarceration. Keep an eye out for the second part of our collaboration, that'll be released July 10th on the Ear Hustle feed.You can listen to Ear Hustle wherever you get your podcasts, or visit earhustlesq.com to learn more information.Hosts:Edgar Ruiz, Jr.Nigel Poor and Earlonne...2024-07-0535 min
TK Drama ClubCrocasacksWhen he was growing up, gang life gave Larry confidence, purpose, and an identity. But after years behind bars, the affiliation lost its luster. He tells Earlonne about becoming Lala from the East Coast Crips, and the long road back to being Larry.Thanks to Larry Davis for talking to us for this episode.This episode was scored with music by David Jassy, Antwan Williams, Derrell Sadiq Davis, and Earlonne Woods.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison, and Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and...2024-05-2949 minEar HustleCrocasacksWhen he was growing up, gang life gave Larry confidence, purpose, and an identity. But after years behind bars, the affiliation lost its luster. He tells Earlonne about becoming Lala from the East Coast Crips, and the long road back to being Larry.Thanks to Larry Davis for talking to us for this episode.This episode was scored with music by David Jassy, Antwan Williams, Derrell Sadiq Davis, and Earlonne Woods.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison, and Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and...2024-05-2949 min
Moral of the StoryHe went to shoot and the gun didn't work: Ear Hustle host Earlonne Woods on accidentally preventing a murderLong before his 27-year prison term and the creation of the award-winning Ear Hustle podcast, Earlonne Woods was a teenage gang member trying to survive the 1980s LA crack epidemic. One day, Earlonne's brother brought home two new guns. After shooting the weapons, Earlonne, unbeknownst to his brother, decided to clean one of the weapons. There was only one problem: he had no idea what he was doing. He did his best and returned the gun to his brother, who left the house with the weapon.It would prove to be a fateful action in b...2024-04-0449 minEar HustleFive MirrorsTwelve years ago, Nigel asked San Quentin resident Greg Eskridge to write a list of everything he owned in prison. That much, Earlonne remembers. The rest of this episode is a surprise gift, from one Ear Hustle host to another. Thanks to Greg Eskridge for speaking and sharing his lists with us. You can hear more of Greg on the podcast Uncuffed, a podcast training program based in San Quentin and Solano prisons. This episode was scored with music by Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Derrell Sadiq Davis, Antwan Williams, David Jassy, and Earlonne Woods.2024-04-0344 minTK Drama ClubFive MirrorsTwelve years ago, Nigel asked San Quentin resident Greg Eskridge to write a list of everything he owned in prison. That much, Earlonne remembers. The rest of this episode is a surprise gift, from one Ear Hustle host to another. Thanks to Greg Eskridge for speaking and sharing his lists with us. You can hear more of Greg on the podcast Uncuffed, a podcast training program based in San Quentin and Solano prisons. This episode was scored with music by Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Derrell Sadiq Davis, Antwan Williams, David Jassy, and Earlonne Woods.2024-04-0344 minTK Drama ClubEar Hustle Extra: A Sneak Peek at "Cellies, with Commentary"Season 13 is coming soon; in the meantime, here’s a glimpse of what’s going on in Ear Hustle Plus, our new subscription feed. In this excerpt, Nigel and Earlonne listen back to their very first episode, “Cellies,” and chat with executive producer Bruce Wallace about what life was like behind the scenes when Ear Hustle first stepped into the world, what’s changed since then, and the question in that episode that drove Earlonne nuts.
To hear the rest of the Cellies commentary episode, sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus, or follow the “EAR HUSTLE +” link on our main pa...2024-02-1411 minEar HustleEar Hustle Extra: A Sneak Peek at "Cellies, with Commentary"Season 13 is coming soon; in the meantime, here’s a glimpse of what’s going on in Ear Hustle Plus, our new subscription feed. In this excerpt, Nigel and Earlonne listen back to their very first episode, “Cellies,” and chat with executive producer Bruce Wallace about what life was like behind the scenes when Ear Hustle first stepped into the world, what’s changed since then, and the question in that episode that drove Earlonne nuts.
To hear the rest of the Cellies commentary episode, sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus, or follow the “EAR HUSTLE +” link on our main pa...2024-02-1411 min
The Last Mile RadioEarlonne WoodsEarlonne Woods, creator and host of the podcast "Ear Hustle" joins Chris and E to tell Ear Hustle's origin story. Hear how the podcast grew from inside the walls of California's San Quentin State prison to now reaching millions of listeners. (Originally aired May 20th, 2023)
The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at...2023-09-2553 min
Wrongful Conviction#371 Guest Host Earlonne Woods with Joaquin CiriaOn March 24, 1990, Felix “Carlos” Bastarrica was shot and killed on the street in San Francisco, CA. Following the shooting, Candido “Peter” Diaz, started rumors that one of Felix’s friends, Joaquin Ciria, was responsible. Relying on the rumors, police immediately targeted Joaquin and coerced 18-year-old George Varela – the man who drove the actual shooter to the crime – to falsely implicate Joaquin. Based primarily on this, and despite the complete lack of physical evidence linking him to the crime, Joaquin was convicted of murder and sentenced to 31 years to life in prison. Earlonne Woods talks to Joaquin Ciria and Paige Kaneb, Joaquin...2023-06-2942 min
Wrongful Conviction Podcasts#371 Guest Host Earlonne Woods with Joaquin CiriaOn March 24, 1990, Felix “Carlos” Bastarrica was shot and killed on the street in San Francisco, CA. Following the shooting, Candido “Peter” Diaz, started rumors that one of Felix’s friends, Joaquin Ciria, was responsible. Relying on the rumors, police immediately targeted Joaquin and coerced 18-year-old George Varela – the man who drove the actual shooter to the crime – to falsely implicate Joaquin. Based primarily on this, and despite the complete lack of physical evidence linking him to the crime, Joaquin was convicted of murder and sentenced to 31 years to life in prison. Earlonne Woods talks to Joaquin Ciria and Paige Kaneb, Joaquin...2023-06-2951 min
Life After PrisonThe Sit Down: From A Life Sentence To A Groundbreaking US Podcast | Ear HustleToday’s Sit Down features Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, hosts of the massive US podcast Ear Hustle. Ear Hustle started inside San Quentin Prison while Earlonne was still serving his sentence and it documents life inside the prison, something no other podcast has done before. Since coming out, Earlonne continues to make the show with Nigel, as well as campaigning for prison reform. Here, we hear the story of how exactly Ear Hustle came to be, why Nigel is so interested in prison work, and the similarities and differences between UK and US prisons. This podcast is...2022-12-0143 min
Wrongful Conviction#300 Guest Host Earlonne Woods with Caramad ConleyIn April 1989, a drive-by shooting in San Francisco, CA, left at least 11 people injured, and 2 people dead. Despite the lack of physical or forensic evidence, Caramad Conley was convicted of conspiracy to commit first degree murder, two counts of first degree murder, and eleven counts of attempted murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on the strength of one man’s testimony, Clifford Polk. Earlonne is a podcaster and author, best known for co-hosting and co-founding the podcast Ear Hustle. Woods helped create Ear Hustle while incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. In November 2018, Ear...2022-10-1735 min
Wrongful Conviction Podcasts#300 Guest Host Earlonne Woods with Caramad ConleyIn April 1989, a drive-by shooting in San Francisco, CA, left at least 11 people injured, and 2 people dead. Despite the lack of physical or forensic evidence, Caramad Conley was convicted of conspiracy to commit first degree murder, two counts of first degree murder, and eleven counts of attempted murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on the strength of one man’s testimony, William Polk.
Earlonne is a podcaster and author, best known for co-hosting and co-founding the podcast Ear Hustle. Woods helped create Ear Hustle while incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison. In November 2018, Ear...2022-10-1735 minTK Drama ClubLast Memory: Ryan and EarlonneThe jig was up for Ryan, so he told police he’d turn himself in. His mom had one request: a final family meal at Applebee’s. Plus, Earlonne and Nigel head to the intersection of Firmona and Marine Avenues in Lawndale, California, the scene of E's last memory before being locked up.
As always, big thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of the show.
Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com.
We did it...2022-06-0850 minEar HustleLast Memory: Ryan and EarlonneThe jig was up for Ryan, so he told police he’d turn himself in. His mom had one request: a final family meal at Applebee’s. Plus, Earlonne and Nigel head to the intersection of Firmona and Marine Avenues in Lawndale, California, the scene of E's last memory before being locked up.
As always, big thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of the show.
Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com.
We did it...2022-06-0850 min
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!Earlonne Woods and Nigel PoorEarlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, hosts of Radiotopia's Ear Hustle podcast, play our game about the Steer Hustle, AKA, the rodeo. They are joined by panelists Maz Jobrani, Adam Burke and Paula Poundstone.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy2022-05-2848 min
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineTHIS IS EAR HUSTLE by Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, read by Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods, et al.Ear Hustle, hosted by Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, is an award-winning podcast produced inside San Quentin State Prison, and audio is the natural format for a book about a podcast. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this behind-the-scenes look at the making of Ear Hustle, which also includes new interviews not yet featured on the podcast. The conversations with incarcerated people reveal their innate humanity, coping strategies, regrets, and hopes. Listen, regardless of whether you’re a regular listener of the podcast or not.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Ran...2021-12-1407 min
The Secret Life of PrisonsThe story of Ear HustleOn 5 October 2015, Nigel Poor, a photographer who worked in San Quentin State Prison in California, and Earlonne Woods, who was serving a long sentence in the same prison, came up with an idea that would ultimately secure Earlonne's freedom. They're the presenter/producers of Ear Hustle, the multi award-winning, global podcast hit from Radiotopia that tells the daily stories of prison life. In this final episode of the series, they join Phil Maguire and Paula Harriott to share reflections on prison, the media and freedom. Check out Ear Hustle at www.earhustlesq.com2021-12-061h 07
The Secret Life of Prisons podcastThe story of Ear HustleOn 5 October 2015, Nigel Poor, a photographer who worked in San Quentin State Prison in California, and Earlonne Woods, who was serving a long sentence in the same prison, came up with an idea that would ultimately secure Earlonne's freedom. They're the presenter/producers of Ear Hustle, the multi award-winning, global podcast hit from Radiotopia that tells the daily stories of prison life. In this final episode of the series, they join Phil Maguire and Paula Harriott to share reflections on prison, the media and freedom. Check out Ear Hustle at www.earhustlesq.com2021-12-061h 07
This Is the AuthorS6 E79: Farah Stockman, Mark Oppenheimer, and Nigel Poor and Earlonne WoodsS6 E79: In this episode, meet journalist Farah Stockman, journalist Mark Oppenheimer, and co-hosts of the This Is Ear Hustle podcast, Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods. Listen in as these authors share insights into their writing and audiobook recording processes: Farah Stockman on the role work plays in our sense of identity and belonging, Mark Oppenheimer on how one of America's renowned Jewish neighborhoods responded in the wake of unspeakable tragedy, and Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods on creating a book about their Peabody- and Pulitzer-nominated podcast featuring currently and formerly incarcerated people, This Is Ear Hustle.
American Made by...2021-11-1015 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEar Hustling with Earlonne Woods and Nigel PoorNigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, creators of the Ear Hustle podcast, join Jill to discuss their new book This is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life. They share how the award-winning podcast came to be and translating that to the new book. Nigel and Earlonne also discuss how COVID-19 has impacted San Quentin State Prison. Today’s episode is sponsored by Zocdoc. Visit Zocdoc.com/ProBookNerds and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-11-0836 min
On Assignment - From the duPont-Columbia Awards#74: Ear Hustle's Earlonne Woods and Nigel PoorEarlonne Woods and Nigel Poor are the co-creators and co-hosts of the 2021 duPont Columbia Award-winning podcast Ear Hustle, a unique podcast produced in San Quentin State Prison. In this interview, they recount the origin story of this unlikely project, offer insight on the challenges of reporting inside prison, and share the true definiton of "ear hustling."2021-11-0534 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastEarlonne Woods and Nigel Poor: This Is Ear HustleSome might say that Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods were destined to meet. Poor, a professor of photography at CSU Sacramento, was volunteering with the Prison University Project at San Quentin State Prison when she met Woods, who was serving a 31-year-to-life sentence. The two bonded over a love of storytelling and with no formal experience, began a podcast together where they showcase the realities of life in prison while detailing the path of their fateful friendship. Their upcoming book, This Is Ear Hustle, shares its name with their well-received podcast, which has gone on to become a finalist for t...2021-11-021h 09
Embark On The Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook Experience!This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life by Earlonne Woods, Nigel PoorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497881to listen full audiobooks.
Title: This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
Author: Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor
Narrator: Joniece Abbot Pratt, Chayne Hampton, Sam Robinson, Debi Tinsley, Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Landon Woodson, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Andrew Eiden, Pierce Cravens, Cary Hite, Teri Clark Linden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly incarcerated peop...2021-10-1910h 17Embrace The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Vivid!This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life by Earlonne Woods, Nigel PoorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497881to listen full audiobooks.
Title: This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
Author: Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor
Narrator: Joniece Abbot Pratt, Chayne Hampton, Sam Robinson, Debi Tinsley, Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Landon Woodson, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Andrew Eiden, Pierce Cravens, Cary Hite, Teri Clark Linden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly inca...2021-10-1910h 17
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks 2025 in Better in Audio, For Podcast LoversThis Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life by Earlonne Woods, Nigel PoorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497881 to listen full audiobooks. Title: This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life Author: Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor Narrator: Joniece Abbot Pratt, Chayne Hampton, Sam Robinson, Debi Tinsley, Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Landon Woodson, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Andrew Eiden, Pierce Cravens, Cary Hite, Teri Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 17 minutes Release date: October 19, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: For Podcast Lovers Publisher's Summary: A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and...2021-10-1910 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThis Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life by Earlonne Woods, Nigel PoorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497881 to listen full audiobooks. Title: This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life Author: Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor Narrator: Joniece Abbot Pratt, Chayne Hampton, Sam Robinson, Debi Tinsley, Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Landon Woodson, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Andrew Eiden, Pierce Cravens, Cary Hite, Teri Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 17 minutes Release date: October 19, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and form...2021-10-1910 minDiscover the Best Audio Stories in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThis Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life by Earlonne Woods, Nigel PoorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497881to listen full audiobooks.
Title: This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
Author: Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor
Narrator: Joniece Abbot Pratt, Chayne Hampton, Sam Robinson, Debi Tinsley, Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Landon Woodson, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Andrew Eiden, Pierce Cravens, Cary Hite, Teri Clark Linden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly inca...2021-10-1910h 17
Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThis Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life by Earlonne Woods, Nigel PoorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497881 to listen full audiobooks. Title: This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life Author: Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor Narrator: Joniece Abbot Pratt, Chayne Hampton, Sam Robinson, Debi Tinsley, Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Landon Woodson, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Andrew Eiden, Pierce Cravens, Cary Hite, Teri Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 17 minutes Release date: October 19, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly inca...2021-10-1910 minListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThis Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life by Earlonne Woods, Nigel PoorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/497881to listen full audiobooks.
Title: This Is Ear Hustle: Unflinching Stories of Everyday Prison Life
Author: Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor
Narrator: Joniece Abbot Pratt, Chayne Hampton, Sam Robinson, Debi Tinsley, Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Landon Woodson, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Andrew Eiden, Pierce Cravens, Cary Hite, Teri Clark Linden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 17 minutes
Release date: October 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
A “profound, sometimes hilarious, often heartbreaking” (The New York Times) view of prison life, as told by currently and formerly incarcerated peop...2021-10-1910h 17
City Arts & LecturesEar HustleThis week, a conversation with two of the creators of Ear Hustle, the first podcast created and produced in prison. The show features stories of the daily realities of life inside California’s San Quentin State Prison, shared by those living it. Ear Hustle was launched in 2017; at the time, Earlonne Woods was an inmate at San Quentin. His sentence was commuted in 2020. Now, Woods co-hosts the podcast from outside the prison walls, along with Nigel Poor, a well-respected photographer whose work teaching inside prison changed the focus of her practice. Today, Poor spends the majority of her time focus...2020-12-271h 01
Match VolumeEscorting Stories with Earlonne WoodsIn this interview, Isaiah Murtaugh and Mia Hairston discuss life after incarceration with award-winning podcaster, Earlonne Woods. Woods is one of the co-producers of "Ear Hustle," a top-rated podcast that shares the stories of people intimately involved in the prison system in the United States. In this episode, Woods describes his journey into podcasting and what he has been doing since his recent release from San Quentin.2020-03-2712 min
Factually! with Adam ConoverPodcasting from Prison with Nigel Poor and Earlonne WoodsNigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, the forces behind the hit podcast Ear Hustle, join Adam this week to explain what it's like producing audio from inside San Quentin, shed light on misconceptions and myths about prison life, and how incarceration truly affects a human being.
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10 Things That Scare MeNigelNigel Poor is a visual artist and lives in California. She is the co-host and co-producer of the podcast Earhustle with Earlonne Woods. She met Earlonne while volunteering in San Quentin and says he was the quietest guy in the room. Here’s Earlonne’s episode.
Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.
2020-03-0214 minEar HustleEar Hustle Extra: In It for the Long HaulIn honor of the launch of “Over the Road,” Radiotopia’s new show about long-haul trucking, Earlonne and Nigel talk with a formerly incarcerated truck driver about being a woman in a male-dominated profession, and about how she stays safe on the open road.
This episode is part of a network-wide project to welcome “Over the Road” into the Radiotopia family. Head to overtheroad.fm for more information about the show.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices2020-02-2011 minEar HustleA Message from Ear HustleBack in 2016, our podcast network, Radiotopia, made the Ear Hustle dream a reality. In honor of Radiotopia’s annual fundraiser, Nigel and Earlonne dream a little about what other podcasts they might make one day.
To support the network that supports Ear Hustle’s dreams, visit radiotopia.fm today.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices2019-11-2705 min
Ear HustleEar Hustle Extra: Antwan Williams, JourneyistSurprise! In this season four bonus episode, Earlonne sits down with Ear Hustle co-founder and sound design contributor, Antwan “Banks” Williams, who was recently released from San Quentin after serving 13 years in prison. The two talk about Antwan’s time inside, the person he’s become during those years, his work with Ear Hustle and his musical ambitions for the future.
Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX....2019-11-1522 min
Total SFEar Hustle co-hosts Earlonne Woods and Nigel PoorEpisode 85 of The Big Event is an interview with Ear Hustle co-hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, who created one of the biggest hits of the current podcast boom, bringing visitors inside San Quentin State Prison. After a tour in the Chronicle archive to look at old San Quentin photos, host Peter Hartlaub talks about Woods’ first months outside of prison, after his life sentence was commuted by Gov. Jerry Brown late last year. Hartlaub, Woods and Poor also talk about the changes during current Season 4, prison photography and Woods' impressions of the Bay Area. (Including his review of BA...2019-08-0136 min
Total SFEar Hustle co-hosts Earlonne Woods and Nigel PoorEpisode 85 of The Big Event is an interview with Ear Hustle co-hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, who created one of the biggest hits of the current podcast boom, bringing visitors inside San Quentin State Prison. After a tour in the Chronicle archive to look at old San Quentin photos, host Peter Hartlaub talks about Woods’ first months outside of prison, after his life sentence was commuted by Gov. Jerry Brown late last year. Hartlaub, Woods and Poor also talk about the changes during current Season 4, prison photography and Woods' impressions of the Bay Area. (Including his review of BART, wh...2019-08-0135 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaHow Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor Create One of the World's Most Fascinating PodcastsEarlonne Woods was recently released from San Quentin prison after 20 years inside. For the last 3 years he’s been helping inmates get their stories out in a remarkable podcast called Ear Hustle. Ear Hustle is produced in creative collaboration with Nigel Poor, who met Earlonne when she was a volunteer teacher at the prison. In this episode, Alan sits down with Earlonne and Nigel to talk about how stories are made and, as importantly, how they get out. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid
2019-06-1847 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaHow Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor Create One of the World's Most Fascinating PodcastsEarlonne Woods was recently released from San Quentin prison after 20 years inside. For the last 3 years he’s been helping inmates get their stories out in a remarkable podcast called Ear Hustle. Ear Hustle is produced in creative collaboration with Nigel Poor, who met Earlonne when she was a volunteer teacher at the prison. In this episode, Alan sits down with Earlonne and Nigel to talk about how stories are made and, as importantly, how they get out.
Support the show: https://www.aldacommunicationtraining.com/podcasts/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-06-1849 min10 Things That Scare MeEarlonne WoodsTight wool sweater with syrup inside of it.
Earlonne Woods is co-host and co-creator of the Ear Hustle podcast, from PRX's Radiotopia, which just launched its fourth season.
Join the "10 Things That Scare Me" conversation, and tell us your fears at 10thingspodcast.org.
2019-06-1107 minCity Arts & Lectures"Ear Hustle" with Nigel Poor and Earlonne WoodsStarted three years ago in the media lab of California’s San Quentin Prison, the podcast Ear Hustle tells the daily realities of life inside prison, shared by those living it. On March 29, 2019, two of the podcast’s creators, visual artist Nigel Poor and former inmate Earlonne Woods, came to The Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk to Al Letson. After twenty-one years of incarceration, Earlonne Woods’ sentence had recently been commuted by Governor Jerry Brown. This was his first major public appearance since his release.2019-04-281h 08
TK Drama ClubRoad TripEar Hustle will return with season four later this year, but in the meantime, here’s a timely bonus episode. Nigel and Earlonne hit the road and drive south to interview the man who commuted Earlonne’s sentence in November: Governor Jerry Brown.
Thanks to Governor Jerry Brown and Evan Westrup, Governor Brown’s press secretary, for sitting down with us.
Ear Hustle is produced by Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods with help from outside producer Pat Mesiti-Miller, who also comes in to lead the sound design team. This episode included music by David Jassy and An...2019-01-1614 minEar HustleRoad TripEar Hustle will return with season four later this year, but in the meantime, here’s a timely bonus episode. Nigel and Earlonne hit the road and drive south to interview the man who commuted Earlonne’s sentence in November: Governor Jerry Brown.
Thanks to Governor Jerry Brown and Evan Westrup, Governor Brown’s press secretary, for sitting down with us.
Ear Hustle is produced by Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods with help from outside producer Pat Mesiti-Miller, who also comes in to lead the sound design team. This episode included music by David Jassy and An...2019-01-1614 min
Re:soundRe:sound #264 Gaggle GlassToday we go from the pentagon to prison to philosophical musings about the sweet sound of the snow shovel.The Pentagon’s Secret Gaggle of GaysBy Audrey Quinn for Nancy from WNYCEven after "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, the military wasn't an easy place to be out. The surprising story of the squarest place on earth, the pentagon, and the gaggle of gays that was a (gentle) force to be reckoned with.Thick GlassBy Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods and An...2018-12-2000 min
Ear HustleP.S. Asking and GivingAs the annual Radiotopia fundraiser wraps up, we bring you one final missive of the year, including an appeal for support, a chance encounter and a musical offering from the inside.
What a season! Deep thanks to our listeners, to Dwight Krizman, Richie Morris and the other guys from Quentin Blue, and as always, to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their epic support of Ear Hustle. And to Radiotopia, the network that brought Ear Hustle to life! Donate here to support Radiotopia, and all of the shows it helps make possible.
Happy...2018-12-1706 min
Ear HustleBittersweetIn prison, life’s major milestones usually pass at a distance. In our season three finale, Earlonne gets up close to a big one, while his brother’s family struggles with having missed out on too many.A heads-up: This episode contains discussion of suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.Thanks to Trevor Woods, Tyra Woodson and Lee Jaspar (aka Matthew Lee Jasper) for sharing their stories with us.Ear Hustle is produced by Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods with...2018-12-1245 minTK Drama ClubBittersweetIn prison, life’s major milestones usually pass at a distance. In our season three finale, Earlonne gets up close to a big one, while his brother’s family struggles with having missed out on too many.A heads-up: This episode contains discussion of suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.Thanks to Trevor Woods, Tyra Woodson and Lee Jaspar (aka Matthew Lee Jasper) for sharing their stories with us.Ear Hustle is produced by Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods with...2018-12-1245 min
In the Transition with RoxTips for Being a Highly Sensitive Person in Today's WorldTips for Highly Sensitive People in Today's World In today’s episode: I’m sharing how I get off my case while being a highly sensitive person who cares about the world! I’m constantly tweaking how to use my influence, while not getting overwhelmed by taking on too much responsibility for things that are out of my control. I seriously think there are easier ways to effect change than by having me do so much heavy lifting. If you too are concerned with your role in the state of the world, I hope t...2018-12-1000 min
Opposable ThumbsParadoxMichelle Sheng is our guest this episode! Ann Arbor in tha house!
We talk about the NASA InSight landing and the weird fun that comes along with being multihyphenate creator of things. Rob takes a swing at animation and gets beaten up by about 5 different animation applications. Michelle brings her sketchbook pages to the web and navigates the dark forest of self-identification. Taylor rolls with the punches this episode. We also talk about jumpsuits, fireworks and the health ramifications of 3D printing. Also, congratulations to Earlonne Woods!
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to...2018-12-0600 min
TK Drama ClubBig News: It's TimeEarlonne and Nigel got some big news earlier this week, from the office of California Governor Jerry Brown.
Stay tuned for more information about what’s next for Earlonne, and Ear Hustle, in our next episode.2018-11-2404 minEar HustleBig News: It's TimeEarlonne and Nigel got some big news earlier this week, from the office of California Governor Jerry Brown.
Stay tuned for more information about what’s next for Earlonne, and Ear Hustle, in our next episode.
Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices2018-11-2404 minRe:soundBest of the Best 2018 (Part 2)This hour, some of the winners of our annual documentary competition.Featuring...God + the Gays, produced by Phoebe Wang. Winner of the 2018 Best New Artist Award In her first radio piece, Phoebe visits Christians from her past and tries to understand whether queer people and homophobic Christians can have meaningful relationships. Dirty Water, produced by Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, with help from outside producer Pat Mesiti-Miller and editor Curtis Fox for Ear Hustle. 2018-11-2200 min
TK Drama ClubBirdbaths and a LockboxDuring a San Quentin lockdown, the prison grinds to a halt, and men are confined to their cells 24 hours a day. On the heels of a summer lockdown, we’re kicking off season three by looking into what causes one, and how guys survive the wait when boredom, uncertainty, hunger and isolation can push them over the edge.
A heads-up: this episode contains discussion of suicide and self-harm — listener discretion is advised. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Thanks to Michael Williams, Jason Perry, Aaron Taylor, Jessie Vasq...2018-09-1238 minEar HustleBirdbaths and a LockboxDuring a San Quentin lockdown, the prison grinds to a halt, and men are confined to their cells 24 hours a day. On the heels of a summer lockdown, we’re kicking off season three by looking into what causes one, and how guys survive the wait when boredom, uncertainty, hunger and isolation can push them over the edge.
A heads-up: this episode contains discussion of suicide and self-harm — listener discretion is advised. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Thanks to Michael Williams, Jason Perry, Aaron Taylor, Jessie Vasq...2018-09-1238 min
Third Coast Audio Library :: WinnersEar Hustle: Dirty WaterEar Hustle is a unique creative partnership between Earlonne Woods, who is incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and outside collaborator Nigel Poor. Together, along with other men at the prison, they produce stories about daily life behind the walls. Winner of the TC/RHDF 2018 Best Documentary: Honorable Mention Award.Year: 2018Producers:Earlonne WoodsNigel Poor2018-09-1136 minThird Coast Audio Library :: AllEar Hustle: Dirty WaterEar Hustle is a unique creative partnership between Earlonne Woods, who is incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and outside collaborator Nigel Poor. Together, along with other men at the prison, they produce stories about daily life behind the walls.Year: 2018Producers:Earlonne WoodsNigel Poor2018-09-1136 minOpposable ThumbsNot My StyleNigel Poor is our guest this episode! San Francisco in tha house!
We speak with Nigel about her teaching, photography and her artmaking projects at San Quentin State Prison. Nigel co-hosts the podcast Ear Hustle with Earlonne Woods who co-founded the podcast with fellow inmate Antwan Williams.
Taylor cops Nigel's style. Nigel leaves listening to chance and gets earfuls of anger. Rob goes from rock crawler to kissyface.
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Blondihacks, Nik, Walter, Federico, Kelly, Luke, Mike and Tim! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www...2018-08-0100 min
Introspective Insight: The Black Wall Street Podcastii-056 Sexy Noellea and Chronic Jail AddictsPeace, Love, and All That Good Stuff!
WoS – Misery- Distress or suffering caused by need, privation, or poverty
QoS – “Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.”
Off-Topic – Let that hurt go sis…bro
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Balancing your 9 to 5 and your side hustle
Balancing life in general is a task in itself. To think balancing life, your 9 to 5, and whatever side hustle you might have adds fuel to your already busy life. We will discuss ways you can be more effective balancing your 9 to 5 as well as your side hustle. Maybe you are an entrepreneur but can’t find t...2018-06-111h 29
Ear HustleThe RowSan Quentin houses California’s only death row for male inmates. And though it’s technically not far from the media lab, access to this area of the prison is highly restricted. Still, Earlonne and Nigel figured out a way to reach out to the guys there, and interviewed three men about daily life on death row.
Thanks to: Kevin Sawyer for recounting his memory of the execution that took place at San Quentin in 1999, Father George Williams and Rabbi Paul Shleffar for sitting down with us in the media lab, Steve Champion, Joseph Manuel Montes and Dani...2018-05-2342 minTK Drama ClubThe RowSan Quentin houses California’s only death row for male inmates. And though it’s technically not far from the media lab, access to this area of the prison is highly restricted. Still, Earlonne and Nigel figured out a way to reach out to the guys there, and interviewed three men about daily life on death row.
Thanks to: Kevin Sawyer for recounting his memory of the execution that took place at San Quentin in 1999, Father George Williams and Rabbi Paul Shleffar for sitting down with us in the media lab, Steve Champion, Joseph Manuel Montes and Dani...2018-05-2342 min
HeavyweightEar Hustle: Catch a Kite 2Published on 09 May 2018. A “kite” is prison slang for a written note. Since Ear Hustle launched, we’ve encouraged listeners to send in their questions about the show and life inside via postcards, or “kites.” In this episode, Earlonne and Nigel dig into the pile of 1021 (!) postcards that have arrived from all over the world.
So many people contributed to this episode: Thanks to all the men in blue and volunteers who tried to guess the most common question we get asked. Thanks to Kevin Sawyer for talking books; Adnan Khan, Eddie Herera, Khalifa Christensen and Shadeed Wallace-Stepter for talking TV; Luke C...2018-05-1900 min
TK Drama ClubCatch a Kite 2A “kite” is prison slang for a written note. Since Ear Hustle launched, we’ve encouraged listeners to send in their questions about the show and life inside via postcards, or “kites.” In this episode, Earlonne and Nigel dig into the pile of 1021 (!) postcards that have arrived from all over the world.
So many people contributed to this episode: Thanks to all the men in blue and volunteers who tried to guess the most common question we get asked. Thanks to Kevin Sawyer for talking books; Adnan Khan, Eddie Herera, Khalifa Christensen and Shadeed Wallace-Stepter for talking TV; Luke C...2018-05-0932 minEar HustleCatch a Kite 2A “kite” is prison slang for a written note. Since Ear Hustle launched, we’ve encouraged listeners to send in their questions about the show and life inside via postcards, or “kites.” In this episode, Earlonne and Nigel dig into the pile of 1021 (!) postcards that have arrived from all over the world.
So many people contributed to this episode: Thanks to all the men in blue and volunteers who tried to guess the most common question we get asked. Thanks to Kevin Sawyer for talking books; Adnan Khan, Eddie Herera, Khalifa Christensen and Shadeed Wallace-Stepter for talking TV; Luke C...2018-05-0932 min
HeavyweightEar Hustle: Left BehindPublished on 27 Sep 2017. “I’m a stupid idiot who stole some money.” Curtis Roberts was sentenced to 50 years to life, under the three strikes law, for committing three non-violent robberies. Over the years he has struggled to maintain a sense of hope in a situation many would consider untenable.
Big thanks to Curtis Roberts for sharing his story. And shout-outs to the many guys who showed up in yard talk: Michael Hudley, Stacy Bullock, Douglas Abado. Kevin Schrubb, Fanon Figgers Demitris McGee, James King, Mark Barger, Richard “Wembe” Johnson, Daniel Smith, John “Yahya” Johnson, Forrest Jones, Juan Haynes, Tommy Wickerd, Robert Richie...2018-03-1000 minHeavyweightEar Hustle: Getting a DatePublished on 25 Oct 2017. There are only a few ways to leave prison: serve your time, get out early on parole... or escape.
Steve, Danny, Phillip and Ron are all trying to make their way out of prison. In our final episode of the season, these men share their stories of going through the parole hearing process, and contemplate life on the outside after being incarcerated for decades.
Big thanks to Steve Wilson for telling his story, and to Danny Plunket, Phillip Melendez and Ron Self for sharing their parole board experiences.
Ear Hustle is produced by Nigel Poor, Antwan Williams a...2018-01-3000 minHeavyweightEar Hustle: CelliesPublished on 14 Jun 2017. At San Quentin Prison, the typical cell measures approximately 4’ x 9’ and contains a bunk bed, toilet, sink, two men, and their six cubic feet of belongings. In our first episode of Ear Hustle, hear stories of negotiating this space and the relationships that come with living in such close quarters. Ear Hustle is produced by Nigel Poor, Antwan Williams and Earlonne Woods. Thanks to additional storytellers in this episode: Ron Self (had cellie from hell), Eddie and Emile DeWeaver (brother cellies), Cleo Cloeman (Earlonne's former cellie), Sha Wallace-Stepter & Donte Smith (laughing cellies). Thanks also to Joshua Burton and...2018-01-0700 min
Field DaysEar Hustle co-host shares tales of success -Field Days PodcastEar Hustle — a slang term for eavesdropping, is a podcast collaboration between Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams, prisoners at San Quentin State Prison in California, and Nigel Poor, a Bay Area artist who volunteers at the prison.Produced inside the prison's media lab, Ear Hustle tells stories about life inside prison walls. The podcast reached number one on the iTunes podcast charts, shortly after its March 2017 release.Nigel Poor co-host, co-creator, and co-producer shares stories of Ear Hustle's success during this Field Days interview.2017-11-2134 min