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DefundDOC PodcastThe High Price of Communication: Exposing Securus - With Guests Phillip A. Jones and Jessica San LuisJoin hosts Linda and Daniel Simms with special guests Jessica San Luis and Phillip A. Jones for a new episode of the podcast, "DefundDOC." This episode takes a deep dive into the serious issues with Securus Technologies, a communication provider for incarcerated individuals.Guest Jessica San Luis breaks down the contract between Securus and the Washington State Department of Corrections (WA DOC), highlighting how the department profits from the service while families and inmates suffer from frequent outages. The discussion also touches on the pervasive service failures and the monopoly Securus holds over inmate communication services.
2025-09-2734 min
Killer’s CrawlspaceEpisode 188: DefundDOCAudio taken from DefundDOC podcast hosted by Linda and Daniel Simms. The audio is of Daniel Simms talking about why defund doc. *Daniel gave me permission to use it*
Music created by Chris Early
2025-08-2919 min
DefundDOC PodcastIS MERCY AND CLEMENCY THE WAY TO JUSTICE? - With Guest Arian NomaCould co-host Daniel J. Simms come home soon? After twenty years of wrongful incarceration and fourteen years left on his slow death sentence Daniel is closer than ever to going home. Renown attorney, Arian Noma, from the greatly accomplished legal aid nonprofit, The Way to Justice, has taken Daniel's case! Arian joins us to share his remarkable path to law school. Becoming the foremost expert in both adult and juvenile criminal law. He reveals how close he came to becoming a criminal Defendant himself due to gun possession. The knowledge and wisdom Arian shares about the failures of the...
2025-07-0353 min
Listen, St. Louis with Carol DanielRecognizing the 160th Anniversary of Juneteenth | A Listen St. Louis with Carol Daniel SpecialThis special episode of "Listen, St. Louis with Carol Daniel" was filmed in front of a live audience at the Missouri History Museum. In this hour-long reflection on the resilience and strength of African Americans, Carol Daniel sat down with three guests: Cicely Hunter, public historian at @MissouriHistory, on how St. Louis's Black community showed resilience in the face of great adversity even after the troops informed the last enslaved persons in the U.S. of their freedom. Linda Simms, President of the St. Louis African American History and Genealogy Society, on how more African...
2025-06-191h 14
DefundDOC PodcastELITEINMATES.COM: CAN FINDING THE RIGHT PEN-PAL CHANGE YOUR LIFE? - With Guest Tom HarveyA near death experience propelled Thomas "Tom" Harvey to drop everything and become a Christian missionary. Travelling across the globe to bring the good news of Christ to others. Spending an eye opening ten years in Communist China. Then returning to America and donating his time to many worthy causes. Tom explains that in elementary school he was given another child's name and address in a neighboring town. He was directed to write them. Which he did frequently. But at the end of the school year he met his pen pal friend. This experience instilled a deep joy for...
2025-05-0336 min
DefundDOC PodcastJUSTICE WARRIOR: FORMER PROSECUTOR TURNED DEFENSE ATTORNEY DISCUSSES LEGAL WRITING WITH A.I., THE FAILURE OF MASS INCARCERATION, AND INNOCENT MAN CHRISTOPHER NORRIS -With Guest Brenton BarberIn this profound wide ranging conversation we interview Brenton Barber a Super Lawyer, former Prosecutor, and Criminal Appellate Attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, that represents Christopher Norris which was interviewed on DefundDOC.net episode forty. Brenton shares his remarkable personal journey. Explaining why he fights so hard for those harmed by the justice system. Detailing how he struggled, like hundreds of thousands of other Americans, with opioid use disorder. Finally overcoming his debilitating addiction to become a fierce advocate for the American people. Becoming a tribal prosecutor. A Special U.S. Attorney. And now a Super Lawyer Criminal Appellate...
2025-05-0141 min
DefundDOC PodcastLIFE COACH: FROM PRISON TO INSPIRING OTHERS - With Guests Life Coach CW & CweenLife Coach CW and Cween are on a mission to coach others on how to be the best versions of themselves. Sweethearts since childhood their love story was disrupted by the corrupt criminal justice system. Life Coach CW went to prison. Cween's brother was incarcerated multiple times. While in prison both of them had their labor exploited through slavery. Their family and friends had their funds extracted through expensive phone calls and commissary. There was inadequate opportunities for formal eduction or career trainings. Such systemic injustices have harmed Americans across the Country. Yet, Life Coach CW did not let...
2025-04-0748 min
DefundDOC PodcastHOOD CANDIDATE: A RADICAL REPUBLICAN DISRUPTING MASS INCARCERATION - With Guest Andy Williams Jr.Have you heard of the Hood Candidate, Andy Williams Jr., that has ran for the U.S. Presidency twice? Did you know he was a member of a gang? That he had spend time behind bars? If you have not heard his compelling journey you must hear this remarkable story. Andy embarked on his arduous journey after facing the systemic injustices rampant in the United States. Andy advocates for a new paradigm in American. One rooted in love for our fellow man or woman. Explaining that Americans with felony records must recognize that those records are incidents and badges...
2025-02-1449 min
DefundDOC PodcastVALENTINE'S BEHIND BARS. PRISON WALLS CAN'T SEPARATE OUR LOVE! - With Special Guest MessagesLove notes from behind prison bars. In this exciting episode incarcerated Americans send their Valentine's Day messages to their loved ones. Breaking false stereotypes and prejudices that those inside are unloved or forgotten. For generations the mass media and corrupt politicians have spewed propaganda demonizing fellow Americans that made bad decisions. Using crime as a pretext to systemically enslave them in cruel prison conditions. A blatant crime against humanity. Exploiting their loved ones. Extracting vast sums from their communities. Saddling debilitating court debts on them. Ensuring cycles of impoverishment. Keeping troubled Americans uneducated and untreated. Handicapping their ability to...
2025-02-1441 min
DefundDOC PodcastBREAKING STEREOTYPES: INNOCENT MAN FINDS LOVE AND STARTS MINI-BULLY BUSINESS FROM BEHIND BARSMarried couple, Christopher and Jamie, are foundational figures in the lovable Mini-Bullies industry. Founding the purposeful business, Americas Notoriouz Exoticz, a leading cutting edge breeder of designer mini-bullies. Yet what many do not know is that Christopher has been incarcerated for decades. And that he is completely innocent. A product of poverty, a troubled childhood, and pervasive gang culture, Christopher had the decks stacked against him. But it was a defective Public Defender, a overzealous Prosecutor, and prejudiced Judge that ultimately failed him. Leading to a innocent man pleading guilty, a National phenomenon plaguing our criminal-justice system, and a...
2025-02-0251 min
DefundDOC PodcastTHE ADVOCATES AND ACTIVISTS ROUNDTABLE: JANUARY 11, 2025Join us for the second episode of the Advocates and Activists Roundtable, where we dive deeper into the harrowing realities of the U.S. mass incarceration system. This enlightening episode sheds light on the ongoing Human Rights violations perpetuated by the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.) and introduces you to the passionate individuals dedicated to challenging these injustices. In this installment, we engage in a candid discussion with advocates and activists from Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prison, sharing their powerful accounts of systemic cruelty and the resilience of those who dare to...
2025-01-302h 04
DefundDOC PodcastFREEDOM FIGHTERS: THE INAUGURAL ADVOCATES AND ACTIVISTS ROUNDTABLEThis exquisitely informative episode will open your eyes to the Human Rights atrocities common place in the current evil U.S. mass incarceration system. We introduce you to those on the front line fighting against the corrupt and cruel practices of the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.). Listen in on our free-ranging conversation as Advocates and Activists of Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prison reveal true stories of horror and Guard brutality. This is our first inaugural episode of a new monthly segment where we will be giving Freedom Fighters nationwide the opportunity to share...
2025-01-031h 30
DefundDOC PodcastRED ONION STATE PRISON: PRISONERS ARE SELF-EMULATING TO ESCAPE THE TORTUROUS ABUSE?In this explosive episode, Melissa Eberling, A Warrior Within Us Project, blows the whistle on the heartbreaking atrocious conditions at the Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. This alarming true story unveils the horrible conditions prisoners endure. The current corrupt D.O.C. slavery and exploitation scheme imposed upon our troubled sons and daughters is appalling. Prisoners are suffering human rights violations that will traumatize them for life. In a prosperous civilized Nation such as the U.S. it should be a Crime Against Humanity to impose cruel prison conditions on our fellow Americans. At Red Onion State Prison...
2025-01-0347 min
DefundDOC PodcastDefund DOC: New Year, New VoicesJoin hosts Linda and Daniel Simms in this special New Year’s episode of the Defund DOC Podcast, where we amplify the voices of those often unheard. This heartfelt installment begins with powerful messages from incarcerated individuals at Airway Heights Correctional Center as they reach out to their loved ones, sharing emotional shout-outs and revealing their hopes and resolutions for 2025. Tune in for a poignant discussion that highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of connection, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and understanding. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on t...
2025-01-0130 min
DefundDOC PodcastMessages to Home: A Defund DOC Christmas SpecialIn this heartwarming Christmas episode of the Defund DOC Podcast, we share poignant messages from incarcerated individuals to their loved ones, highlighting the strength of familial bonds during the holiday season. These heartfelt messages, filled with hope and love, serve as a reminder of the human connections that endure despite physical separation.Join Linda as she engages in a festive conversation with Daniel Simms, diving into a list of holiday-themed questions that explore the significance of the season for those behind bars. Together, they discuss the challenges and joys of celebrating Christmas while incarcerated, the impact of...
2024-12-2420 min
DefundDOC PodcastTRUE PUBLIC DEFENDER: HEAD DIRECTOR TO OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO MASS INCARCERATION - With guest Larry JeffersonLarry Jefferson, the Director of the State of Washington Office of Public Defense, grew up in a domestic violence home. Ultimately his mother escaped the abuse and embarked on a collegiate life. She included Larry in the journey for knowledge. Sparking Larry's thirst for education and eventually his pursuit of a law degree. Upon passing the Bar and entering the legal field Larry found a passion for defending disadvantaged Americans against the vast resources of the government. Coming to discern the considerable inequities and injustices facing minorities, the impoverished, and the mentally disordered. That discernment inspired Larry to reach...
2024-11-1251 min
DefundDOC PodcastREDEMPTION: FROM CRIME TO CIVIC SERVICE - With Guest Victor GonzalezVictor Gonzalez cousin killed a man. They then decapitated, and fed his victim to pigs on a farm in Oregon. The man had tried to rob and potentially murder Victor so he acted in self-defense. This compelling and provocative story will reveal the traumatic events that led to Victor's life of crime and imprisonment. Demonstrating the great need for treatment of root causes and higher educational career trainings. Each stage of the juvenile and adult criminal-justice system failed Victor and society. The system has an adverse incentive to incarcerate more Americans for longer sentences. Slavery has been a plague...
2024-10-2146 min
DefundDOC PodcastFOOTBALL TEAM-UP: FORMER NFL PLAYER, INNOCENT MAN, AND DEFUNDDOC.NET ARE TACKLING INJUSTICE (Part One) - With Jason Charles & Raymond FisherFormer Indianapolis Colts player, Raymond Fisher, has joined the DefundDOC.net community podcast to broadcast the unjust prolonged incarceration of Jason Charles. In 2004 Jason was a normal working class citizen living in Ohio when his world was turned upside down. A relative high on drugs pulled a gun out on Jason and began firing. Without thought Jason reacted by grabbing a firearm and self-defending himself. Thankfully Jasons bullets struck his attacker and stopped the threat to his life. It was a clear case of self-defense. For those with wealth or power it would of quickly been ruled a self-defense...
2024-10-1040 min
DefundDOC PodcastTargeted: Daniel Simms' Facing Retaliation by Officers at AHCCIn this compelling episode of "Targeted: Daniel Simms' Fight Against Retaliation in Prisons," host Daniel Simms shares his harrowing experiences just one week after re-filing a civil rights lawsuit against the AHCC facility. As he faces an alarming level of psychological abuse from certain officers who are personally biased against him, Simms recounts a series of troubling incidents that exemplify the retaliation he’s enduring.From being unjustly written up for a minor infraction while sleeping to facing disciplinary action after choosing a video visit with his wife over voluntary programming, the narrative reveals a disturbing pattern of...
2024-09-1513 min
DefundDOC PodcastDIESEL THERAPY: ANTHEMS FOR OUR GENERATIONGrand release of the underground hip-hop Diesel Therapy album has passed. Virtually no albums were sold. The financial loss of the album and other DefundDOC.net initiatives could lead to bankruptcy. But failure is not an option. The Defund D.O.C. movement is bigger than its costs. So we will pinch pennies. Humble ourselves, pray for miracles, and continuing serving our community. As a self-funded social justice mission that seeks systemic change we know it will be hard. We are committed to the mission. Committed to you and all our people. To pay our expensive platform bills we...
2024-09-1251 min
DefundDOC PodcastRECYCLED FUTURES - YOUTH INCARCERATED AS ADULTS: WILL SOCIETY EVER SHOW AS MUCH PASSION AND INTEREST RECYCLING AMERICANS AS THEY DO RECYCLING GARBAGE? - With Guest Landis ReynoldsLandis Reynolds was a child, a teenager, when the State unfairly sentenced him to a slow death sentence. Sentencing children to die in prisons across the country made the United States an outlier in the civilized world. Virtually no other Nation in the world forecloses children to die in prison. Thankfully the judicial system has finally caught up to the undisputable science that children brains are not fully formed. Children are incapable of comprehending impacts on victims, potential criminal consequences, and even how their actions may affect others including their own family members. Most reasonable minded people would admit...
2024-09-0350 min
DefundDOC PodcastTHE EPIPHANY: FROM PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR - With Guest Justina Madenska***In this episode, at around 35 minutes 50 seconds, we had an uninvited visitor on the podcast. You can hear an unusual, unexplained whisper of a voice at the same time Linda is speaking. We have been completely baffled, and someone terrified by it. Linda cannot make out what it says, but everyone else has come up with the same word, and it’s not a very nice one***Justina Madenska grew up on the Law Enforcement side of the Crime War. Her Father, a Judge, surrounded Justina with Bailiffs, Prosecutors, Police and Jail Officers, and other Ju...
2024-08-111h 11
DefundDOC PodcastBOOKS BY PRISONERS: OVERCOMING STIGMA, ACHIEVING REDEMPTION - With Guest Ken PassaroIn this explosive episode we interview Cadmus Publishing owner, Ken Passaro, as he shares his remarkable story and how he ended up in the publishing business. A product of a broken home, fatherless, and struggling with traumas Ken found himself piped into prison just like millions of other Americans. While in prison his labor was exploited and wages stolen, treatment and educational options were practically nonexistent, he was surrounded by violence and guard brutality, and he was released in severe poverty. Which is essentially the story of millions of fellow troubled Americans. Unlike masses of other released prisoners Ken...
2024-07-1529 min
DefundDOC PodcastWashington's Finest: How Past Trauma and Love Shaped an Activist - With Guest Kehaulani WalkerFocusing on the compelling story of Kehaulani Walker, we learn how her past pain, trauma, and husband's incarceration awakened her to Carceral State injustices giving her a new lifelong passion. Now Kehaulani is busily running three organizations FOTi, PUA, and Roots Up, dedicated to improving prison conditions. If there were awards for the most effective State of Washington Activist Kehaulani Walker would win first prize. She has put her energy and sweat on the D.O.C. reform battlefield. Inevitably incurring the ire of D.O.C. prison authorities. She has faced down attempts to silence and dissuade her...
2024-07-0749 min
DefundDOC PodcastDOC TYRANNY EXPOSED: WAUPUN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, WHERE ONE WARDEN AND EIGHT OTHERS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED - With Guests Tresa and Damien HewlettHell on earth. A torture chamber. A death trap. Just a few names that incarcerated Americans and their supporters are calling the state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Waupun Correctional Institution. There have been four deaths in one year, countless lawsuits, gross negligence, vicious guard brutality, systemic oppression, overwhelming petty rules, and the exhausted existence of our people across the country. But, at Waupun Correctional Institution, the level of inhumanity and cruelty surpasses belief.In this nation of grand wealth and infinite resources, we have an evil wickedness resting in the dark recesses of our...
2024-06-1656 min
DefundDOC PodcastLOVE and PRISON ACTIVISM: REALITY SHOW NEEDS YOUThe country lit up with millions of Americans protesting systemic abuses highlighted by the martyr George Floyd. It was the largest social justice mass demonstration in human history. Politicians and mass media took notice. For days afterwards they waxed and waned about reforming the system. Then within days they were back to demonizing troubled Americans that made bad decisions labeled crime (i.e. minorities, the impoverished, and the mentally ill). They promptly returned to perpetuating the status quo. As of date, no meaningful systemic change has occurred anywhere in the United States criminal justice system. Police STILL overpoliced disadvantaged...
2024-06-0628 min
DefundDOC PodcastVOTING FRAUD: ARE POLITICIANS JUST BULLIES PERPETUATING RACIST VOTING POLICIES MEANT TO SUPPRESS DISADVANTAGED AMERICANS?Welcome to the DefundDOC Podcast, where we delve into the critical issues surrounding voting rights and criminal justice reform. Join Linda and Daniel, as we explore the history and current state of felon disenfranchisement in America, inspired by legal texts, historical documents, and contemporary analyses.In our discussions, we question the "obvious" exclusion of certain groups, such as women, people with mental disabilities, and former slaves, from the right to vote. We examine the discriminatory practices that have disenfranchised felons and prisoners, perpetuating inequality and prejudice. We uncover the origins of felon disenfranchisement as a...
2024-06-0629 min
DefundDOC PodcastCRIME WAR MARTYR: THE PRECARIOUS CASE OF A CRIMINALIZED MAN - WITH GUEST MEGAN KOLBAs June 26 approaches this year, and every year thereafter, many Americans across the Country will anticipate it as if it was any other day. Tragically that will not be the case for Megan Kolb, of the State of Wisconsin. For the rest of her families lives, that day will represent an atrocity. A Human Rights Crime. The day their patriarch was killed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Megan's father, Dean Hoffman, a man with severe mental health bipolar disorder. For decades he took his prescribed medications to mitigate the symptoms of his mental illness. For years...
2024-05-1940 min
DefundDOC PodcastCRIME WAR HEROES: WHY CRIMINALS ARE THE WORKING CLASSES MILITANT ARMHave you ever questioned how we view criminals? This episode of Defund DOC challenges the status quo and explores the surprising role "criminals" have played in securing our freedoms.Hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms discuss:How acts of civil disobedience, once deemed criminal, paved the way for social progress (think alcohol prohibition and access to birth control).The disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on disadvantaged communities.Why a "tough on crime" approach fails and the urgent need for reform.Bipartisan solutions: reducing sentences, prioritizing rehabilitation, and dismantling prison slavery.Looking for a more humane...
2024-05-1429 min
DefundDOC PodcastPUT DOWN THE PEN: LONG STORY SHORT - WITH GUEST MICHAEL MATOLExceptional Presidential leader of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Cultural Awareness Group, Michael Matol, illuminates his journey. From being a troubled impoverished gang member in San Diego, California. Losing friends to gun violence and Imprisonment. To a rap musician and producer. Revealing his immense gratitude at receiving an invaluable gift of mentorship that put him on a new path in the music industry. Ultimately he unveils how he found himself ensnared by the mass incarceration system. Without varnish he shared the truths of inequities and injustices that are destroying our people. Along with his views for Carceral State reform...
2024-05-0837 min
DefundDOC PodcastARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE: HOW TO PREPARE FOR A.I. ARRESTING, JAILING, AND IMPRISONING YOU, OR YOUR KIDS. AND IS IT TIME FOR UNIVERSAL INCOMEThe A.I. revolution unveils new technologies or applications each day. And each innovation surprises and astonishes us anew. Modest estimates predict that sixty percent of all jobs will be obsolete within the next twenty years. That is one adverse effect of the coming A.I. revolution that we must face. Historical data can help us ascertain what will happen when masses of Americans are unemployed and impoverished. Such mass layoff events occurred in the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's. Millions of Americans lost their jobs due to free trade agreements that outsourced unprecedented amount of jobs to China, Mexico...
2024-05-0129 min
DefundDOC PodcastHOW U.S. MILITARY VETERAN, ISLAMIST, AND SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR, STARTED LOVE BUSINESS FROM PRISON - with guest Tyreek SmithHosts, Daniel and Linda, interview Tyreek Smith, a remarkable U.S. military Veteran, follower of Islam, and serial entrepreneur that has been incarcerated sixteen years. Originally from Georgia he migrated to Tacoma, Washington, where he tragically was imprisoned. As a Veteran and Muslim he found his patriotism and faith coincide in the passion for the incarcerated community. Demonstrating his altruism and kindness through selfless giving. Ultimately he found immense joy and purpose in starting businesses. He will share his new business endeavor aptly named "The Love Business." How did he come up with such a name from such a...
2024-04-2931 min
DefundDOC PodcastDEVOUT CHRISTIAN TO VIOLENT PRISONER AND BACK!Defund DOC Hosts, Daniel and Linda, invite Zachary Budrow to share his remarkable story of being adopted, neglected, and suffering mental health disorders related to anger and abandonment. Explaining how he worked hard at projecting a wholesome upstanding persona. Graduating from Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, with many friends and acquaintances. Going as far as being a leader in his youth church group at Real Life Foursquare. He was widely known for recording many music videos for Instagram. Despite the facade, in reality, he was suffering from severe mental health disorders. In particular his anger problem was growing...
2024-04-1837 min
DefundDOC Podcast#HEARTS and MINDS: CHRISTIANS AND JEWS FOR DEFUNDDOC.NETAs Christians' celebrated Easter and Jews observe Passover our Hosts, Daniel and Linda Simms, bring Biblical and Torah truths in hopes of touching hearts and minds. With passion, conviction, and well researched scriptures Believers will be confronted with God's commandments towards treatment of prisoners. God calls on his people to relieve the suffering of those oppressed. The inhumane oppression of U.S. prisoners is perceived by many as Human Rights violations and Crimes Against Humanity. Throughout history many peoples have enslaved other groups. "A century before Britain became involve in the terrible business of slave-trading, whole Christian villages and...
2024-04-1125 min
DefundDOC PodcastComedian/Musician from the Vassals, Dazzles America from Prison Cell - Part 2Daniel and Linda welcome, Damien "Dirt" Davis, a Comedian/Musician from the Vassals, he was over incarcerated to a fifty-three year sentence for merely being an accomplice. Despite the overwhelming oppression, guard brutality, scandalous prison politics, and bloody prison violence he has found peace and purpose in creativity. Now he seeks to educate and inspire you! While making you jump up and down laughing! Jump into this explosive episode and subscribe!
2024-04-1128 min
DefundDOC PodcastComedian/Musician from the Vassals, Dazzles America from Prison Cell - Part 1Daniel and Linda welcome, Damien "Dirt" Davis, a Comedian/Musician from the Vassals, he was over incarcerated to a fifty-three year sentence for merely being an accomplice. Despite the overwhelming oppression, guard brutality, scandalous prison politics, and bloody prison violence he has found peace and purpose in creativity. Now he seeks to educate and inspire you! While making you jump up and down laughing! Jump into this explosive episode and subscribe so you don't miss part two!
2024-03-2628 min
DefundDOC PodcastRapper Killa Ca$ Interviewed: Dusting Off a Diamond, Dropping Jewels Strait From the Prison MineHosts, Daniel and Linda, interview one of the most successful imprisoned rapper of all time: Killa Ca$. The true Seattle diamond shares his profound journey from the mean streets of South Seattle, to his turbulent 13 years in prison, culminating with his lived experience within the modern slave system known as DOC. It is a compelling wide-ranging interview that reveals his thoughts and wisdom regarding exploitation, diesel treatment, systemic inequities, guard brutality, and much more. Killa Ca$'s records are flying off the proverbial shelves for their unvarnished realness. The street life he and millions have experienced were...
2024-03-131h 15
DefundDOC PodcastRelationships Unlocked: Part 2Welcome back to Relationships Unlocked, the podcast that delves deep into the intricacies of relationships with inmates. In part two of this captivating series, your hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms continue the conversation by exploring the difficulties that come with being in this unique kind of relationship.Drawing from their personal experiences, Linda and Daniel shed light on the challenges faced by partners of inmates. They navigate the complexities of maintaining a connection, despite the barriers imposed by societal judgment and communication limitations. Through their honest and raw conversations, they provide valuable insights into the emotional...
2024-03-0616 min
DefundDOC PodcastRelationships Unlocked: Part 1Welcome to Relationships Unlocked, a thought-provoking podcast that delves into the complexities of relationships with an inmate. In this captivating two-part series, join your hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms as they explore the benefits and challenges of being in a relationship with someone behind bars.In part one, Linda and Daniel draw from their personal experiences to shed light on the unique dynamics that come into play when love knows no boundaries. They navigate the emotional rollercoaster, discussing the deep connections, unwavering loyalty, and the strength that can be found in these relationships.But...
2024-02-2511 min
DefundDOC PodcastThe Double Jeopardy Deception - A Defund DOC PodcastWelcome to Defund DOC's podcast, where Linda and Daniel unravel the layers of governmental manipulation within the legal system. Join us as we explore the sinister exploitation of the Double Jeopardy Clause, designed to protect but now used against citizens. Discover how our fundamental liberties are eroded and learn how to combat systemic injustice. Tune in for eye-opening insights, powerful calls to action, and valuable resources to reclaim justice and integrity. Visit DefundDOC.net and be part of the movement to defend our rights.
2024-02-0517 min
DefundDOC PodcastJustice Unbound: Exposing Diesel Treatment and Diesel Therapy Join Linda and Daniel J. Simms on "Reforming Justice," a podcast delving into the depths of America's prison system. In this eye-opening episode, Linda and Daniel dissect the controversial practices of Diesel Therapy and Diesel Treatment, shedding light on their devastating effects on incarcerated individuals. From the psychological trauma inflicted by frequent transfers to the environmental impact of diesel engines, no stone is left unturned. Through gripping case studies and insightful analysis, they explore the urgent need for reform and highlight alternatives that prioritize human dignity and environmental stewardship. Tune in to "Reforming Justice" and become part of the...
2024-01-2918 min
DefundDOC PodcastUnveiling the Truth: The Manufactured Scarcity in PrisonsWelcome to DefundDOC.net, the podcast where hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms tackle pressing issues surrounding the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the State Department of Corrections. In this episode, they delve into the question of whether these institutions intentionally incite violence. They shed light on the artificial scarcity of resources in prison environments, which leads to violence, gang formation, and a cycle of recidivism. The hosts discuss the consequences of this scarcity on prisoners and society, highlighting court cases that establish liability for this deliberate indifference. They propose multi-faceted solutions such as ending prisoner slavery, transforming prisons...
2024-01-1819 min
DefundDOC PodcastBECOME A STAR: NEW REALITY SHOW NEEDS YOU!Listen to the latest podcast episode “BECOME A STAR: NEW REALITY SHOW NEEDS YOU!”Daniel J. Simms discusses the reality show project that he would love to see come to life. Defund DOC well be starting a crowdfunding campaign beginning on July 4th. Keep watching and listening for up to date information. Subscribe at DefundDOC.net for updates on blogs, podcasts, and more!
2024-01-0821 min
DefundDOC PodcastReasons 4&3, and 2&1 of Why We Need You! We explore the final reasons-4&3 and 2&1 of why DefundDOC.net needs you!
2024-01-0226 min
DefundDOC PodcastWhy “Defund DOC” & So What?This is a special edition Defund DOC podcast to explain who we are & what we are about. Please spread the word. Subscribe to DefundDOC.net if you haven’t already. Join this change maker family we are building!
2023-11-1321 min
DefundDOC PodcastExploring Reasons 6&5 of “Why We Need YOU!”In this podcast, we further explore reasons 6&5 from the “Why We Need YOU” podcast
2023-10-2315 min
DefundDOC PodcastDiving Into Reasons 8 & 7 of Why We Need YOU! We dive further into reasons numbers 8 & 7 of the first podcast “Why We Need YOU!”
2023-10-1713 min
DefundDOC PodcastNew DefundDOC.net intro A huge shout out to Christian Tiedeman DOC# 366446, for making this rap for us. It will be out new podcast intro. Show your support and subscribe at DefundDOC.net for new podcasts, blogs, special offers, and much more. Become a prison reform activist and help make changes to out broken prison system. Follow us on Tiktok to see what we have in store! #prisonreform #prisoncalls #charges #prisoner #defunddoc #changemaker #activism #humanrights #change #orangejumpsuit #recorded #freestylerap #doc #washingtondoc #loveduringlockup #moderndayslavery #freedaniel #massincarceration #prisonreformadvocate #inmate #author #podcast #blog #subscribe #follow
2023-10-1400 min
DefundDOC PodcastExploring Reasons 10 & 9 of Why We Need YOU!We will delve into reasons 10 and 9 from our podcast "10 Reasons We Need YOU!"
2023-10-0917 min
2023-09-2423 min
Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes"Being Strong is Wonderful"- World Record Holder Linda Franklin on Fitness & T1DLinda Franklin is one of the strongest people we know - and we mean that literally! She holds world records for power lifting and has ranked at an elite national level for cross fit. Linda was diagnosed with type 1 at age 26 and reveals she struggled with management until she found her community. You may know Linda from the amazing Facebook group, Type 1 Diabetic Athletes In Tell Me Something Good, the dedication of a dad. Innovations this week has an update on the longest wear CGM yet. This podcast is not intended as medical...
2020-10-1346 min