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Notes From The Pen

A pebble in the shoe of the Prison Industrial Complex. Notes From The Pen is a modern portrait of American incarceration told, in real time, through a series of fifteen-minute phone calls between two special degenerates on opposite sides of a prison wall. Our website: Notesfromthepen.com Check out our reviews: https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/Reviews/1518819034

society & culture documentary

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00:27:34

NFTW (34) - 159 Roommates, Doors, And Detroit By Way...

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/10/23

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. A lighter episode this week about Bobby having 159 roommates and really misses having a door. There's lots of other lighthearted talk in this one as well. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter:

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00:25:45

NFTW (33) - Ernie Locks Up, And A Manly Mama c

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/10/16

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. After a short time in the cube, one of the newest Bunkies locks up after running up a debt. Hopefully the conversations that Bobby has had with this young man will sink in...and soon. Plus, mama c worries about becoming manly. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start

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00:29:08

A Look Back: Prison Journey

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/10/09

A special look back at a few of the more memorable episodes. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: ⁠notesfromthepen.com⁠ And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@notesfromthepen⁠ Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes

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00:27:52

NFTW (32) - Prison GHM And A Shift Taking Place

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/10/02

After a decade behind bars Bobby sensing a shift taking place. But why? And why now? Plus updates on a couple of the usual suspects. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq Threads:

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00:36:55

EP #165 - 2 Sided Coin; And A Ray Of Hope

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/09/25

Bobby worries that his prolonged confinement will have lasting effects and that he'll lose all the gains he's made with personal growth and rehabilitation because of the damaged system. The prison perpetuates the harm it was designed to address, ultimately failing both inmates and society. Yet Bobby still manages to find a way to push past all the damage, stress, and fatigue in order to get to the positive...he refers to it as 'both sides of the coin". Bobby also finds a Ray of hope

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00:44:20

EP #164 - Anatomy Of A Lockup Artist; Baby Gibs

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/09/18

After ten years in prison it's more important than ever that we document Bobby's journey. In this episode we hear how important it is to keep your word when living behind bars. We also learn what happens when a prison system without rehabilitation, a serious staff shortage, and lack of funding, can be like. The damage is far reaching, and long lasting. We do these podcasts with the hope of changing a failed prison system in Michigan. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our

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00:47:40

EP #163 - 3 New Bunkies, And A Collapsing System

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/09/11

Bobby has a prison dream: in the midst of a collapsing system three new Bunkies arrive, all at the same time, creating tensions and chaos within the cube. This dream sheds light on the systemic issues that contribute to the high-stakes drama behind bars and a collapsing system. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenInstagram:

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00:28:58

EP # 162 - Bunkies, And Prison Reform Updates

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/09/05

Bobby teases us with a story about 3 new Bunkies that arrive in the cube...needless to say issues are certain. We also get updates on prison reform by way of https://www.mi-cure.org please check them out. For information on Prison Legal News: https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/subscribe/print/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4-25-avqgAMVOCatBh3wHgJTEAAYASAAEgKAJfD_BwE You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com GoFundMe:

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00:37:45

EP #161 - The Meth Clinic; Prison Parallels And...

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/08/28

Bobby's gives us a brief background on his creative writing project and how it parallels with life behind bars. Spending so much time behind bars gets to a point where it's more detrimental than helpful...and by the end of this recording Bobby reaches pure exhaustion (I can not wait until he's released from that place). You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 GoFundMe:

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00:34:13

NFTW (31) - Kilo Red Update, Scuba Screaming, And...

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/08/21

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Bobby's newest bunkie locks up, JD looks for Water World, prison staff shortages, and Bobby wonders if its safer living in prison based on all the negative news taking place in the outside world. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com Shout-out to JD and Ashley Bell for all

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00:43:41

NFTW (30) - Level 9 New Bunkie, And Rizzo

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/08/14

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Bobby's cube gets a new bunkie that has issues, and we're introduced to Rizzo who totally makes up for the new bunkie. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com Shout-out to JD and Ashley Bell for all their behind the scenes support. Twitter:

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00:41:19

EP #160 - Prison Soups, Scuba, And Russia

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/08/07

Bobby orders fiber instead of ramen soups, JD takes on scuba diving, and we're introduced to a new inmate named Russia (who's really from Georgia). You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq Threads: https://www.threads.net/@notesfromthepen Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support. Intro and Outro music

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00:27:32

Bonus (31) - A New Start For Bobby

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/07/28

Over the last decade, in a place that offers no meaningful help, Bobby has managed to not only heal, but to grow beyond belief. In an attempt to shed light on the issues of mental health, addiction, and American incarceration, we decided to share his story in real time, with honesty and humor, in the hopes of honoring those affected by these issues. Unfortunately, even with all the work he's put in, the current system does very little to assist inmates in the way of post-prison stability. The

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00:30:36

EP #158 - Prison Reform And Duress

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/07/24

Enter the world of an inmate who, against all odds, strives to share his life experiences and shed light on the urgent need for prison reform. With only 15-minute phone calls at his disposal, Bobby grapples with the chaos unfolding around him, constantly interrupted by the tumultuous environment he calls home. Through candid conversations, we explore the daily struggles Bobby faces, balancing his desire to address crucial issues with the ever-present threats that lurk in the background. With an open

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00:51:13

NFTW (29) - The Crew Goes To Prison; A Visitation

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/07/17

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars. This week's update; Bobby watched the documentary 'Exposing Parchman' AND gets an in-person visit with a surprise appearance! Although visits are exciting they're also bittersweet. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com Shout-out to JD and Ashley Bell for all their behind the scenes support. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram:

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01:01:07

EP #157 - Some Men Are Islands

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/07/10

Few things are more familiar to the American inmate than the dissolution of meaningful relationships. After mourning the death of yet another friendship Bobby struggles to understand the motivations of those with the power to either nourish, or neglect these relationships. After a flash of outrage leads to a more measured analysis, Bobby engages in a desperate attempt to identify the causes behind the near ubiquitous abandonment of the American inmate. And of course, the ensuing consequences. Taking

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00:40:13

EP #156 - Ybor City, Jello, And Saving A Life

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/06/26

A recent conversation about jello wrestling triggers a memory when Bobby saved a life while at work. AND Bobby has two, count them, two in-person visits coming up. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com Shout-out to JD and Ashley Bell for all their behind the scenes support. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq * Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From

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00:56:16

EP #155 - Prison Tech

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/06/21

Prison technology; the good, the bad, and the ugly. No matter how much pressure is put on the necks of inmates and their families, we'll keep sharing our journey of life behind bars, and using the 'master's' tools against them. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com Shout-out to JD and Ashley Bell for all their behind the scenes support. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram:

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00:52:43

NFTW (28) - Morning Anxiety, And Heels On Top

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/06/12

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Waking up with stress, Mama C cries, Du Bois, and Bobby finds a life hack! You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com Shout-out to JD for all his behind the scenes support. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq * Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From

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00:35:02

EP #154 - Nocturnal Inmates; Prison Vampires

Notes From The Pen ·

2023/06/05

After pushing off a more serious episode about the failures and solutions of our failed mass incarceration the topic changes to inmates who sleep during the day and stay up all night. Oh...and farts. Side note: I had to keep introduction bloopers in this one, it's way too funny to keep to myself. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram:

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