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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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00:15:22

NFTW (63) - Play It Again: Cpt Last Call & Sweaty Balls

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/07/02

Bobby is sick, so we're not able to record this week. He's okay, just feeling under the weather. I thought I'd play this one again because it ties into Bobby's last year of prison. Even though this was recorded in 2021 it talks about 'lasts' which is what Bobby is going through for the next 3 moths. We'll be back next week with a new recording, so stay tuned.Bobby hits a milestone, and Cpt Last Call makes an early appearance.A special thank you to Doug Stanhope, and make

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00:40:55

EP #219 - The Diaz Brothers, Displaying Tattoos In...

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/06/25

Who is your favorite Diaz Brother, Shane Gillis is a big boy, the tattoos you get in the real world take on a whole new meaning behind bars, placing new inmates in max security joints lead the fresh inmates down the fraternity path, and POC (Paint On Canvas) art. Plus a post show clip. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new

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00:37:30

EP #218 - Trump Takes Historic Lead On Prison Reform;...

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2025/06/18

Michale Bay movies, an emotional dilemma on the prison yard and, for the first time in history, the Federal Bureau Of Prisons (BOP) has appointed a former inmate to the position of Deputy Director. Will this appointment mark a turning point in prison reform? Bobby shares his thoughts on the man responsible for this decision, and what it means to someone still serving a prison sentence. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check out the GoFundMe to

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00:35:31

EP #217 - The Painful Journey Of Self Awareness

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/06/11

Join a conversation that begins with mythology and how others may view an individual. Bobby reflects on the mistakes and missteps of youth, the moments that, in hindsight, make us wince. But this isn't just about regret; it's about growth and exploring how confronting our past selves can be a powerful catalyst for change. How would others from your past describe you? Have you ever looked back at your younger self and felt a pang of regret for choices made? Bobby has a candid conversation about

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00:33:39

EP #216 - Prison Culture Is Shifting

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2025/06/04

Prison culture encompasses the values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors that emerge within a prison environment. What happens when this culture changes? Bobby shares valuable insight on how prison is shaped by the 'prison code', a set of unwritten rules crucial for maintaining order and safety within prison. What happens when what was once order among convicts is becoming chaos?You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check out the GoFundMe to help

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00:35:57

EP #215 - Just Trying To Get Across The Line

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/05/28

Bobby talks about joining the Marines, priority changes as we age, and just trying to get across the line during his last few months in prison.You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new start https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-startTwitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq

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00:38:20

NFTW (62) - Parole Decision Is In

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/05/21

Bobby shares his parole news, someone is looking for Mark, and getting excited about stand-up. Plus, don't miss a post show clip of mama c and Bobby talking about how his parole news was delivered. 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-startTwitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram:

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00:39:06

NFTW (61) - Anthony Bourdain Likability, And Addiction

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/05/14

Prison phones have been down for a few days, which means Bobby hasn't been able to call to record an episode, so I'm using unpublished recording with JD from last month. We promise next week we'll have an update on Bobby's parole hearing process. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new

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00:36:57

NFTW (60) - A Single Story, And The Weight Of Looking...

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/04/30

With Bobby's upcoming parole hearing, it's been a bit challenging getting into the mindset of recording lately, as you'll hear. In this episode Bobby recounts his childhood experiences of feeling like an outsider in the only world he knew, and how those early experiences shaped his life. This one offers a crucial look at the nuances of identity, the hidden scars of childhood, and the search for self-acceptance. It also reminds us how easy it is to fall into the limited, or one-dimensional, narrative

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00:32:05

EP #214 - Preparing For Freedom: Fear, Hope, And...

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/04/23

Bobby, just weeks away from his parole hearing, shares the anxieties and hopes swirling within him, and the culmination of 12 years spent preparing for this chance is finally here. But beyond the desire for release he reveals a deeper desire; to make this right again, and rebuild what he destroyed. Also, how can a system expect individuals to realistically reintegrate when their journey upon release is already paved with significant obstacles?

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00:33:40

EP #213 - Don't Be A Tigger, And The PER

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/04/16

As Bobby prepares to sit in front the parole board, he shares the results of his PER (Parole Eligibility Report) and tries to interrupt the scoring process. The parole hearing isn't just about the legal process, it's about the human stories behind it. It's about yearning for a second chance, the fear of judgment, and the agonizing uncertainty of whether their past will forever define their future. In true Bobby fashion he'd rather look at this experience in a positive light with

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00:28:04

NFTW (59) - Good Ants, Altruism, And Uniquely Human

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/04/09

Wy are some people inherently good and selfless? Annoyingly positive Bobby spins laps with the Pebbles in this episode as he shares his thoughts and feelings about altruism. What makes some people more caring and giving than others, and what is the bigger meaning of it all?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

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00:30:01

EP #212 - Racial Slur, And No More Grilled Cheese

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/04/02

Another inmate throws a racial slur at Bobby, and in prison that's a big deal so you have to take a stand. Bobby decides to take action, but the universe steps in with a lesson.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

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00:32:57

EP #211 - Fight Club vs Matrix, No Rogan For The...

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/03/26

Which movie had more of a social impact, a look at what's happening with recent political discord, and why the Democrats can't seem to get find their Joe Rogan. To continue listening how the left is all messed up, and how some people were outcast for using certain words that are now okay to say...join us on Patreon. 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

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00:33:51

EP #210 - Comedy Line, LA Gear, And Dream Job

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/03/19

Bobby is so excited about new eye wear that it conjures feelings when he got his first pair of Air Jordans as a kid. Join us on Patreon to hear about finding the comedy line, and Bobby landing his dream job.You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new

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00:28:18

NFTW (58) - Prison Predators And Yellow Socks

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/03/11

Bobby and JD are back to spin a few laps, starting out with some hip hop, and then a fashion faux pas that involves yellow socks. Follow us on Patreon to hear the full episode, plus an update on the Willie interview. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s new

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00:23:50

EP 209 - Time: Rationed Moments, And Leenie

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/03/05

How does prison manipulate time, and what does it do to the human spirit? Bobby works to untie the emotional knots of trauma, pay homage to Monica, be a better person, and give comfort to a loved one while every minute is dictated, and every connection strained. He reminds us all to use time to do something good, and to tell others how much they mean to us. To hear the full episode follow us on Patreon. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.comAnd check

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00:29:11

NFTW (57) - A Tablet Tug-Of-War, And Stanhope Special

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/02/26

Spinning laps with Bobby and Co-host JD as we're brought up to date on the happenings in prison. Bobby finally gets his tablet but not without getting ready to 'boot up and suit up', and JD's family grows.Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802⁠ to continue this episode: Bobby gets to hear standup comedy for the 1st time in 12 years as he listens to part of Doug Stanhope's latest special ⁠https://www.dougstanhope.com⁠ (used with permission) to prep himself for standup comedy when

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00:20:17

EP #208 - Running Numbers, And Comedy As An Anchor Point

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/02/19

Bobby gives Co-host JD (and us) the inside scoop of sports betting behind bars, and Draft King has nothing to worry about. Bobby also shares how long it's been since he's been able to listen to stand up comedy, and how comedy has helped him through many hard times in his life. With Doug Stanhope's guidance, Bobby is prepping for his first gig on stage as a free man which isn't that far away. To hear the full episode join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 Note: Due to severe

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00:18:56

EP #207 - Birth Of Addiction Part 1

Notes From The Pen ·

2025/02/12

At what point does something, anything, become an addiction? Bobby shares his story of addiction in this on going series. If you or someone you know is suffering with addiction there's a national help line where help is just a call away. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis (substance use) Lifeline.To hear the rest of this episode join us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out

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