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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

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00:29:11

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

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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

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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

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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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00:21:21

EP #206 - Like A Woman, Drug Class, Walter Mitty, And...

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2025/02/05

Bobby and Co-host JD bring us up to date with embarrassing songs on Bobby's play list, and updates on the mandatory drug class inmates have to take prior to release. How prison addiction programs don't have enough slots for current inmates on the waiting list because they keep filling them with new ones. How it's creating a revolving door because the prison doesn't have enough funding or staff to handle addiction issues behind bars. To hear the rest of this episode join us on Patreon

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00:38:05

EP 205 - Gobsmacked, And Willey's Last Days

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2025/01/29

Bobby and JD are back for another weekly episode of life behind bars. Bobby gets a Jpay from Monica's daughter, and it hits hard. Plus, we hear about another inmate who's facing a terminal illness while locked up even though he only has few months left on his sentence.To get bonus content and to support our show please join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help

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00:23:12

NFTW (56) - Wall Of Shame, And Uncomfortable Words

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2025/01/22

Notes From The Week (NFTW). Societal views -vs- governmental regulation between drugs and alcohol, creating a wall of shame to remind us of past bad deeds, and compounding injustice. To hear the rest of this episode about getting uncomfortable with using words, and a teaser from Bobby on plans for his day of release join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help

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00:13:34

EP #204 - Throw Back PB 11

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2025/01/15

Hi everyone, mama c here. I've been really sick the past few days and the prison yard has been closed all day because of bad weather. We'll be back next week with new content, but until then we hope you enjoy this throw from Patreon Bonus #11. 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:

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00:26:34

EP #203- It Finally Feels Real, Giving It Away, And...

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2025/01/08

This is the first new year that it finally feels real as Bobby processes what leaving prison will look like 10 months from now. There's a whole thing when an inmate leaves, what to give away and what to keep. Will Bobby will join Stanhope on stage when he's released? Plus JD has a thing for book covers, a squeaky board, and Bobby shares some of his feelings about Monica and why he keeps her close to his heart. Join us on Patreon to hear the rest of this episode:

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00:29:09

EP #202 - Prison Grinch, Death Row, And Movie Binges

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2025/01/01

Bobby shares his thoughts on how hard it is for him this time of year, President Biden pardons some death row inmates...plus follow us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 to hear more about spending time alone and movie binging during the holidays.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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00:16:25

EP #201 - Reflections: Urinals, Art, And Kafka

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2024/12/25

Bobby struggles with the right amount of reflection on a urinal. And join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 to hear the second half of the episode and how Franz Kafka's character's transformation into a monstrous insect, is a like a reflection of an inmate. 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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00:15:08

NFTW (55) - Show Goals, Cleveland Browns, And Luigi

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2024/12/18

Notes From The Week (NFTW) spinning laps with Bobby and Co-host JD. Catching up on some post release goals for the show, and thoughts about the Cleveland Browns roster. To continue listening about a Luigi spotlight on the health crisis, and some hidden meanings in Bobby's art joins us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 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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00:26:05

NFTW (54) - Professor G-Dub, 2k Yr. Old Dick Jokes,...

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2024/12/11

Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day: It's the end of another semester and Bobby gives his final exam, 2k year old dick jokes, what do The Graduate and Fight Club have in common , and great teaching round out this episode.To hear the rest of this episode follow us over on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 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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00:22:28

EP #200 - Death In G-Unit, Complaints, And Brain Waves

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2024/12/04

There's another death at the prison, and the inmate rumor mill (aka; inmate dot com) is in full display, and struggling to be positive. To hear about the 8 man prison dream house, a brain that doesn't stop analyzing, offending equally, and Mr. Sunshine, continue listening on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 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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00:25:36

EP #199 - Sovereignty, Comfort Nonsense, And...

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2024/11/27

Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day.The level of "comfort nonsense" of people on the outside of the prison walls is equal to the level inside, how the justice system and leaders turn a blind eye with advancements in forensic science, Bobby is invited to submit his art work to the University Of Michigan's PCAP (Prison Creative Arts Program), and why he lists one of his paintings for $10,354.18. To hear the rest of this episode follow us over on Patreon

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00:14:10

EP #198 - Class Nerd, Parole, And Tablet Raid

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2024/11/20

Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day: Bobby learns that mama c spent a year in college, parole worries about being so far behind after 12 years in the joint, and there's a tablet raid in the unit. To hear the rest of this episode follow us over on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 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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00:23:10

EP #197 - Music Snobs, Lapeer, And 11 Million Apologies

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2024/11/13

Come spin some laps with host Bobby, and co-host JD as they talk about the about youthful distain of music and the transformation that takes place with age. Bobby offers an apology, fears of being a mixed race, and a former ICE Director tells us what deporting 11 million people actually looks like. Join us over on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 to hear the full show: We're introduced to Lapeer, a music savant that bunks with another inmate who sleeps 23 hours a day, and a reminder

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00:33:06

NFTW (53) - Remember to Breathe; Post 2024 Election...

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2024/11/06

The 2024 Presidential election is over, and Trump won. Bobby shares his thoughts and feelings about the results.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 Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes

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00:21:12

EP #196 - Snack Packs, Rumpus, Keevin Sting, And The Arc

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2024/11/06

Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day: Bobby and Co-host JD are back at it with weekly updates, prison snack packs, getting picked by Rumpus, and finding a community of like minded creatives in prison.To hear the rest of this episode and support our show follow us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the

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00:13:06

EP #195 - Spider Bite Death Watch; Bobby Got Bac

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2024/10/30

Spinning laps with inmate Bobby and his friend and co-host JD, where you get weekly updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day:The spider bite is getting worse as Bobby deals with the prison medical system, prison blackmarket antibiotics, movie reviews, new NFL team called the Ohio Sex Predators, and a weed receipt. To hear the rest of this episode and support our show follow us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these

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00:42:00

EP #193 - Nostalgia, And The Last Wall Of Delusion

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2024/10/28

Bobby's in a reflective mood as he reaches the 12 month mark of going home and sharing how he's working on breaking down the final wall of self delusion. His mood may have something to do with a book he's reading called Stay True by Hua Hsu. Co-host JD and Bobby talk nostalgia, and how emotions over ruling logic is causing division. 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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