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The Road Less Traveled

An insiders perspective on legal proceedings and prison system told first-hand. Part personal journal and documentary, this podcast is an open and honest discussion on what really takes place behind the scenes. Thought provoking and comedic at times, these are the stories I need to tell. Thank you for tuning in and being respectful. New episodes Wednesdays.

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32:24

Episode 30 - Transitioning to Governor's Mansion

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/05/22

This episode is a transitional episode with stories from my time in the Buildings and Grounds department as well as the Governor's Mansion (and plenty of stories in between) during my incarceration. Thanks for listening and being respectful. -db

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30:21

Episode 29 - Buildings and Grounds

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/05/15

I start this episode off with a minor rant on some of the difficulties felons face immediately out of prison: where to find suitable housing that isn't in an area riddled with crime. I also discuss in the second half of the episode my fortuitous transition from wildland firefighting to a job with the buildings and grounds department taking care of the state buildings and such. Thank you for tuning in and being respectful. - db

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22:46

Episode 28 - Reluctant Leader

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/05/09

I had a small revelation while in the shower (where most great epiphanies happen) and realized that I generally inherit the role of a leader whether it's in groups in school or an eventual work promotion (but without the pay it seems). This happened while I was incarcerated and I might say that this is a "special episode" in the beginning, it's just a standard episode. The story I elude to in the beginning is yet to come... Thank you for listening and being respectful. - db

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29:42

Episode 27 - Gratitude

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/05/01

Going to prison forces you to confront yourself and take stock of who you are and who you could be. This episode focuses on gratitude and the act of being grateful even when faced with adversity. Thank you for listening and being respectful. - db

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30:14

Episode 26 - When Meth Hit the Yard

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/04/24

You'd be surprised of easy it was to get drugs in prison and how often I was around them. While I might joke or be sarcastic about the subject matter since it's my own personal experience/story, keep in mind that doesn't mean I'm insensitive to addiction. Quite a few people I did time with got out and immediately went back to drugs; some of them overdosed, and while I wasn't friends with them, it's always sad when someone is unable to better themselves and get the help they need. As always, thank

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26:31

Episode 25 - Off Season

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/04/17

What do inmates do during the off-season when they aren't fighting wildfires? Did you even know that some prisoners fight wildfires? There's also flood calls, emergency services and forestry services to name a few. As always, thank you for listening and being respectful. - db

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38:00

Episode 24 -Pen Pals

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/04/11

This episode is all about the pen pals that wrote me while I was in prison! I'm so thankful to have had even a single person write me while I was incarcerated. Having something to look forward and be able to take the time to write back to people outside prison ws invaluable to my mental state and to keep me going. Thanks again guys. -db

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28:46

Episode 23 - Thoughts and Realizations

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/04/03

The entire purpose of this podcast is to help work through the trauma my being incarcerated and my journey moving forward. This episode covers a few of my thoughts and realizations that stem from my current and past situations. I enjoyed this one and cover quite a bit of ground. Thank you for listening and being respectful. -db

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30:34

Episode 22 - Fire Talk and Rambling

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/03/28

On this episode I talk about a couple of my wildland firefighting experiences while in prison, but I also ramble a fair amount for the second half. Sorry! Still a fun episode, I promise. Thank you for tuning in and being respectful.

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10:53

Episode 21 - The Sleep Tape

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/03/20

This special episode of The Road Less Traveled podcast is meant to be a sleep tape: Listen, relax, and fall asleep. I don't want you to make it to the end of the episode, I want to send you to dreamland. Rest easy listeners.

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31:40

Episode 20 - Mendocino Firefighting Story Part 2

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/03/13

This unexpectedly became the second part of last episode due to the length of the story. I was dispatched to the Mendocino Complex fire in California in 2018 while I was part of an inmate wildland firefighting crew after only a week of "training." Nearly died in the beginning. Exciting!

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28:33

Episode 19 - Wildland Firefighting Training

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/03/06

I never would have expected that I'd be conscripted to be a wildland firefighter while I was in prison. The training left a lot to be desired, but I did get my certifications! Find out what that experience was like in the first part of a multi-part firefighting episode. Thanks for listening and sharing.

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41:18

Episode 18 - First Week of Prison Camp

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/02/28

Being at a minimum security "prison camp" was a lot more exciting and violent than I thought it would be. Join me on my podcast as I recount the surreal experience of that first week. Thank you for listening and being respectful. - db

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27:35

Episode 17 - Transport to Camp

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/02/21

The day finally arrived that I'd go from a maximum security prison to a minimum security "camp". This episode details what some of those thoughts and emotions are like when your fate is completely out of your hands. It got weirdly better and also worse from there. Thank you for listening and being respectful.

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37:55

Episode 16 - Interesting Prison Stuff

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/02/14

Ever wonder about some of the more interesting aspects of prison like how people smuggle in drugs or what boredom drives people to? I didn't, until I experienced it firsthand. This episode is a medley of things I found interesting when I first got to prison. Thank you for listening and being respectful.

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26:36

Episode 15 - Proximate Cause

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/02/07

Today's episode focuses on "proximate cause" of an incident, who's at fault, and who's responsible. I also pick out some major headlines to tie my examples together from school shootings to open murder. Hard topics. Hard questions. No anwers. Thank you for being respectful.

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27:16

Episode 14 - The Worst, Most Disgusting Story

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2024/01/31

Not sure how I forgot this jail story... probably because it's pretty gross, given the content. This one isn't for the squeamish. Thanks for listening.

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32:55

Three Articles

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/01/26

Today's special episode is topical: I discuss three news articles involving driving, DUI's, and a special law to help curb accidents and deaths. As always, thank you for tuning in being respectful.

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28:21

Episode 13 - Prison Scares

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/01/24

I had a couple close calls in prison and thankfully made it through unscathed. Join me for a few of those stories and experiences on today's episode.

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38:22

Episode 12 - So You're Going to Prison

The Road Less Traveled ·

2024/01/17

I never thought I'd find myself headed to prison. Simple, straightforward advice got me through. Here's an idea of what the day looks like when you're on your way on your way to prison. Thank you for listening.

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