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Dog In The Yard

Dog In The Yard

Pistol Pete aka "King of Rikers Island" interviews real life prisoners and celebs that have done hard time and shares his personal experiences along with his guests amazing stories of how they survived and persevered. This should inspire Americas youth to avoid the same trappings and mistakes and understand that nothing is worth doing the time. Take the hard road not the easy one. Prison is full of hardship and pain. Know that.

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Episode #173 w/ Yusuf Cobb

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/10/27

Joseph “Yusuf” Cobb is a community activist, leader, and mind cultivator based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania known for his tireless dedication to driving positive change and helping others heal from cycles of violence and loss. A survivor of the streets who turned his life toward service, Yusuf now channels his experience into empowerment. As Vice President of S.A.V.E. Pennsylvania, he advocates for peace and safety in communities impacted by gun violence. Through his work with the Victim Impact

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Episode #172 w/ Joe Robinson

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/10/20

From the streets of East New York’s Pink Houses to nearly 25 years in prison, Joe Robinson known as Donkor inside, meaning “humble person” has lived both sides of transformation. At 22, he was sentenced to 25 years to life for murder in the second degree and spent the next 24 1/2 years incarcerated, where he turned time into purpose. Behind those walls, Joe became known for teaching entrepreneurship and personal finance to other men serving time, using his own growth as a roadmap for theirs. Since

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Episode #171 w/ Dave East

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/10/13

Before the fame, before the plaques Dave East was a young hustler from Harlem trying to find his lane. Growing up between the projects and the courts, he got caught in the streets early, facing several run-ins with the law, including arrests for marijuana possession and disorderly conduct. But those moments didn’t stop him they shaped him. Dave East used his pain, his hunger, and his Harlem roots to fuel his pen. His storytelling caught the attention of one of hip-hop’s greatest Nas who saw

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Episode #170 w/ Claysaun Jones

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/10/06

Straight out of Harlem’s 140th Street, Claysaun Jones lived the streets that shaped countless young men before him. Convicted of attempted murder and robbery, he spent 24 years incarcerated paying the price of a life defined by survival and split-second decisions. But the time inside didn’t break him. Instead, it became the foundation for transformation. Today, Claysaun works as a Housing Coordinator for the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI), helping formerly incarcerated men and women secure stable

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Episode #169 w/ Big Brizzle

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/09/29

Born and raised in Jersey City, Big Brizzle grew up the youngest of six — with a nine-year gap that shaped how he looked at the world. Athletic, book smart, and influenced by his older brothers, Brizzle’s path shifted early. By 13, he was already in and out of jail. What started as strong-arming quickly turned into stick-ups, hustling, and eventually becoming known as a “work horse” in the streets and inside the system. His reputation was built on being fearless — from crushing rivals to clashing

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Episode #169 w/ Howie Miller

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/09/22

They call him Howie Miller, one-half of Two Buds Dispensary in the Bronx. His story is a raw reminder that the same streets that can take everything away can also teach you the discipline to rebuild. Growing up in the South Bronx with Jamaican parents, Howie saw both sides of life. His father taught him trades, hard work, and structure — while his stepdad introduced him to hustling weed and the fast money of the streets. By the time most kids were thinking about school or sports, Howie was already

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Episode #168 w/ Prince Mapp

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/09/15

Dr. Dennis “Prince” Mapp is living proof that redemption and resilience can transform not just one life, but entire communities. After serving nearly two decades incarcerated, Dr. Mapp turned his pain into purpose—becoming a nationally recognized community safety strategist, entrepreneur, and author. Today, he serves as Head of Community & Culture at Citizen, where his leadership has reunited families, saved lives, and built groundbreaking safety collaborations with law enforcement,

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Episode #167 w/ William Steele

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/09/08

William Steele, known in the Bronx as G. Child, grew up in the Throggs Neck Projects where the streets shaped his reality. By 13, he was already caught in the school-to-prison pipeline — arrested for gang assault. At 14, it was a drug charge. At 15, police caught him with a Mac-10 submachine gun. And at 16, he faced a murder charge that he eventually beat at trial. But freedom never lasted long. At just 19 years old, William caught an attempted murder case, blew trial, and was sentenced to 17 years

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Episode #166 w/ Dejohn Huffman

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/09/01

Dejohn Huffman’s story begins in Brownsville’s Van Dyke Houses, where survival often meant the streets chose your path. While his siblings went into the military and law enforcement, Dejohn’s road led to his first prison sentence at just 16. By 20, he was facing two devastating moments the tragic loss of his son’s mother and a robbery-homicide he did not commit. Instead of letting those blows destroy him, Dejohn used them as fuel to transform his life. Today, he is the author of Raising My Inner

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Episode #165 w/ Charlie B

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/08/25

Charlie B’s story is raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart of the struggle. Growing up in an environment where survival meant adapting to the streets, he faced arrests, gang life, and prison sentences before he even understood how the justice system worked. Locked up on Rikers Island, Charlie taught himself criminal law from the law library fighting his own case and negotiating his sentence down from 10 years to 7, representing himself “pro se” against the system. Before that, he had already

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Episode #164 w/ Dr. Joe WIlliams

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/08/18

Dr. Joseph “Joe” Williams, DSW, LCSW, is living proof that resilience and redemption can rewrite any story. Growing up in Brooklyn’s Brownsville & East New York, Dr. Joe spent over 15 years in prisons, jails, and institutions. But instead of letting his past define him, he transformed it into purpose. After earning his Bachelor’s through the Bard Prison Initiative in 2013, he went on to graduate with a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University in 2015. In 2025, he received his

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Episode #163 w/ Meshach Hewitt

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/08/11

From selling drugs at 11 to leading a gang by 13, Meshach Hewitt’s early life was consumed by the streets of Mount Vernon, NY. At just 20 years old, he was incarcerated for charges related to felony murder, gang leadership, and drug distribution—serving over 17 years behind bars. But prison became the turning point. Meshach took full accountability for his past and committed to a complete transformation. Immersing himself in education, personal growth, and mentorship, he learned the power of

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Episode #162 w/ Andre Patterson

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/08/04

Andre “Dre” Patterson was sentenced to 50 years to life at just 17 years old. Charged with multiple counts including murder, robbery, and assault, he spent decades behind bars—until his release in 2020. But Dre’s story didn’t end there. Since coming home, Dre has transformed his life, dedicating himself to youth mentorship and community uplift. He works with Guns Down Life Up as a mentor and violence interrupter, and he founded Freedom Elite Sports Academy, a nonprofit empowering youth through

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Episode #161 w/ Rich Paul

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/07/28

So Rich’s story is a reflection of raw transformation, street survival, and unshakable resilience. Raised in the streets and system-impacted since the age of 15, Rich spent more than 13 years in and out of incarceration—including a decade behind bars on an 11-year manslaughter charge. But what started as a life fueled by violence and desperation would become a testimony of growth, faith, and redemption. While serving his final sentence, Rich experienced a powerful mental and spiritual awakening that

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Episode #160 w/ Donk

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/07/21

Dr. Trell “Donk” Webb was sentenced to life plus 90 years at Angola — one of the deadliest prisons in America. Paralyzed by gun violence. Targeted in a shooting that almost took his voice. And yet, Donk came out of that darkness with a mission bigger than himself. Known now as The Voice for the Voiceless, Dr. Donk travels the country sharing his truth, his faith, and his message of transformation. From the streets of Baton Rouge to the pulpit, Donk’s life is raw, unfiltered proof that grace and grit

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Episode #159 w/ Chico Brown

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/07/14

Chico Brown is living proof that transformation is possible — even when the odds are stacked against you. Raised in the heart of Compton, Chico once found himself caught in the middle of gang life, systemic neglect, and survival mode. But in 2005, he made a life-changing decision to turn his pain into purpose. Since then, he’s become a powerhouse community activist, youth mentor, developer, and advocate for justice-impacted individuals. In this episode of Dog in the Yard, Chico opens up about the

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Episode #158 w/ Darnell Tomlin

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/07/07

Darnell Tomlin’s story is one of loss, lessons, and leadership.Born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Darnell found himself pulled into the streets early. At just 21, he was falsely accused and convicted of a crime he didn’t commit a decision that stole 19½ years of his life. Gang affiliation and association put a target on his back, but it was the system that ultimately took him away.Now, after 5 years home, Darnell is a motivational speaker, mentor, father, and aspiring entrepreneur, using his

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Episode #157 w/ Q Well

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/06/30

Qwell grew up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn — where street smarts met survival. At 22, he began his career in law enforcement, working at MDC Brooklyn and Rikers Island, eventually earning a spot in the high-stakes Emergency Services Unit (ESU). That experience gave him a firsthand look at the violence, corruption, and trauma inside the walls. Now a police officer in a major metropolitan city, Qwell’s impact is undeniable — earning “Officer of the Month” four times for his proactive, community-driven work

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Episode #156 w/ T.J. Vulcain

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/06/23

Tiffany “T.J.” Vulcain survived more than just a prison sentence — she endured the foster care system, the juvenile justice system, and federal incarceration. But her story isn’t about what broke her. It’s about what she built after. Now an author, speaker, and force for transformation, T.J. serves as the Program Director of the Women’s Rising Workforce Development program at the Fortune Society, where she helps justice-impacted women rebuild their lives through healing, skill-building, and

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Episode #155 w/ Ruben Wills

Dog In The Yard ·

2025/06/16

Ruben Wills was once a rising political force in Southeast Queens—serving as a New York City Council Member for District 28—until everything changed. In 2014, he was arrested and convicted on charges he insisted were false. He spent over three years behind bars. But in 2020, Ruben’s fight for justice paid off when the New York State Appellate Division overturned his conviction, ruling that he had been denied a fair trial. In 2021, he was officially exonerated—cleared of all charges. But Ruben’s

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