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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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00:19:19

Story Time From Prison (2) With BC Kim

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/06/03

Tune in and discover the power of storytelling, even in the most unexpected places - prison. Each episode Bobby dives into his own captivating writing pieces, taking you on a journey through his imagination - all while discovering his own vice, and offering a glimpse into the unique world behind bars. But Story Time isn’t just about the stories themselves. Bobby pulls back the curtain, sharing the inspiration and challenges of writing within the prison system. He’ll discuss the process behind each

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00:29:11

Story Time From Prison (1) With BC Kim - Privacy And...

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/05/27

A news series brought to you by Bobby (BC Kim). Tune in and discover the power of storytelling, even in the most unexpected places - prison.PRIVACY AND MORNING RITUALS Each episode Bobby dives into his own captivating writing pieces, taking you on a journey through his imagination - all while discovering his own voice, and offering a glimpse into the unique world behind bars. But Story Time isn’t just about the stories themselves. Bobby pulls back the curtain, sharing the inspiration and challenges

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00:29:15

NFTW (43) - Chickens, Trivia, And OJ

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/05/20

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Spinning laps with Bobby and JD: One for the good guys as the chickens come home to roost thanks to Worth Rising, hat still on, JD and Bobby try to stump each other with trivia, OJ and Jake Byrd at Simpson trial.The Slow Death Of A Prison Profiteer: https://theappeal.org/securus-bankruptcy-prison-telecom-industry/ You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:

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00:50:39

NFTW (42) - 40k Blind Inmates, Perma Hat, And Class

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/05/13

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Prison phone call commitment, eclipse and 40k blind inmates, class is half over, and Bobby finally gets a new bunkie that's not a zombie...plus a post show clip. 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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00:33:50

EP #181 - A New Generation of TCM, And Thump Drag

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/05/06

Bobby is rediscovering the magic of classic cinema with TCM, and it's igniting a forgotten passion. Now armed with a fresh perspective and a contagious enthusiasm, Bobby wants to share this art form's enduring power with a new generation, eager to reignite the love for these timeless cinematic gems. Plus, Bobby's love for the art of story telling and remembering an old campfire story, as told to him by mama c when he was but a wee-lad. Stay tuned for a post show clip where mama c & Bobby continue

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00:58:14

EP #180 - Dante's Inferno; How Oppression Inspires...

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/04/29

This episode is a call to action, a testament to the human spirit, and a powerful exploration of the intersection between literature and lived experience. Bobby re-tells the story of Dante's Inferno, plus little 5 year old Bobby loves to climb rope.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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00:50:02

EP 179 - Prison Bunkies And Karma

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/04/22

Life behind bars is challenging in so many ways, and in this episode Bobby and Co-host JD talk about the limited living space and how quickly it can turn serious. Following the convict code is the difference between survival and demise. The 'Bunkie Gods' seem to have a problem finding a 40+ inmate that's not a Zombie. Bobby shares how his most recent bunkie burns himself out, but not after causing havoc. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:

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00:36:58

EP #178 - Rare Universe Of Creatives In Prison

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/04/15

Bobby and mama c talk art and creativity. Artists require space; mental, physical, and emotional space in order to be creative, and prison puts a giant choke hold on all of these things. Prison stifles creativity, so it's rare to find someone who can rise above it. Bobby meets another artist in prison, Justin, and the two of them quickly form a bond and get to work creating. Justin's book American Inmate is out and can be found just about anywhere, so please check it

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00:31:46

NFTW (41) Nose Candy, Empty Bunks, And Lotto

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/04/08

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day: at what age did Bobby's quick whit and humor start, mama c thinks she has prosopagnosia, gross nose candy, updates on why there are two empty bunks, and driving 3 hours to get a lotto ticket. There's also a short post-show clip. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to

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00:42:34

ep #177 - National Guard Prison Shake Down

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/04/01

The National Guard is called in to do a massive, prison wide, tear everything, spread the cheeks, lift the dick, shake down; and Bobby's cell gets trashed by someone you'd never suspect! Welcome back Bobby & JD! 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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00:41:58

NFTW (40) - Evolution Of A Friendship: Fat Mike, Hip...

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/03/25

Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. Bobby shares how he and Co-host JD bonded over music and how their relationship grew to a meaningful friendship. Bobby loses his rock collection after a shake-down, and Mama C gets flowers. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: ⁠notesfromthepen.com⁠ Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts. And check out the

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00:42:37

EP #176 - The Clinic: Ground Zero

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/03/18

Breaking down the stereotypes of drug addicts. The creative writing piece Bobby has been working on - The Clinic - is nearing the end of edits. The Clinic is about the tumultuous dance between a drug addict and the cold embrace of a meth clinic (and everything in-between). A true love-hate relationship. It starts out at a meth clinic in South Florida - the waiting room for rock bottom...and ends up at one of the most magical places on earth - The Mouse. The road to get there, and the ending, is

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00:29:49

Time Warp NFTW (6) - Bloody Band-aids In My Coffee

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/03/11

EP #6: The depths an incarcerated addict goes to will have you re-thinking band-aids...and coffee!It's been fun listening to throwbacks, but this is the last phone issue replay episode. The word on the yard is; the phone problem is being solved, which means Bobby will be back next week with all new recordings. Note: This episode has been edited to fit under 30 mins. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com And check out the GoFundMe to help with Bobby’s

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00:27:05

Time Warp - EP #91 Gay Gazette And Putting In The Work

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/03/04

Co-host JD is on a well deserved 2 week vacation with the family, yard closures, and the prison phone system sucks, so we're using an oldie but goodie throwback this week. We'll be back on schedule soon.EP #91 Gay Gazette - Doug's traveling the world, sending love to the Captain, and the LGBTQ putting in the work behind bars. * Episode was edited for this Time Warp episode You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show

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00:30:26

BONUS - Where Worlds Intersect: God, The Universe,...

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/02/29

Is there a purpose to all of this? Why are we here? Questions Bobby and Co-host Cousin Greg tackle as they discuss the meaning of the universe, the definition of God, the importance of love, and why we're here. An episode that everyone should hear because it will cause you to re-think spirituality and our existence. * This Bonus is a section taken from EP #86 You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show

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00:47:34

Time Warp - Revisting A Favorite; EP #42

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/02/26

Co-host JD is on a well deserved 2 week vacation with the family, and the prison phone system sucks, so we're using an oldie but goodie throwback this week.EP #42 - Stanhope is the reason for an increase of international followers of our podcast, he's an artist and not writing bits as much as releasing steam. Plus, prison food is loaded with so much sodium Bobby can salt the entire state for the winter, Asian stereotypes, and drunk dialing for a Korean dad. You can read more about Bobby

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00:43:22

EP #175 - Comedy Adjacent; Standup Comedians

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/02/19

Bobby is moving forward with working on his stand-up comedy routine; defining what a stand-up artist really is, and the viral Comedians In Prison piece he wrote shortly after arriving in prison. If you haven't read it yet...you're a loser! Just google COMEDIANS IN PRISON. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts. And check out the GoFundMe to help with

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00:30:54

EP #174 - Idiocracy And Prison

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/02/12

JD, and America's favorite convict Bobby, discuss logic and reason behind prison walls...or the lack thereof. It brings to mind the movie Idiocracy. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com Support our show ⁠https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802⁠ it allows us to create these podcasts. 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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00:24:50

Bonus: Snow Storm Throw Back

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/02/04

Well there's this blizzard thing going out throughout the Midwest and Northeast right now making it pretty hard for lots of people...including Bobby and the prison. No yard time because there's too much snow, and below freezing temps. No yard time means no phone time, so this week I pulled over a few edited clips from some of the more memorable episodes that are on the lighter side. Please stay safe and warm out there. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:

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00:40:33

EP #173 - Finding Humor And Humanity In Prison

Notes From The Pen ·

2024/01/29

In prison it's especially important to find ways to deal with all the chaos and tragedy that comes with living behind bars. For Bobby it's with humor and helping others. In this episode he talks about prison humor, and stoking the embers of humanity in a place that doesn't know how to address the failures of their own system. Even when faced with some of the most heartbreaking issues, Bobby still finds a way to not only help others, but to remind us all how to look for the good...and

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