Latest Episodes
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What If Your Worst Mistake at 16 Meant Life in Prison? The Nicco Plowden Interview
On this episode of the Prison Pen Pal Podcast, Big Steve is joined by Nicco Plowden from the Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus,...
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Stories From a Mentally Ill Inmate: Where Fantasy and Certainty Collide
In this episode, we talk to a prisoner who lives with severe mental illness. He shares stories about his life -- tales of great...
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He Wrote to a Woman Serving 40 Years in Prison...Then Married Her
Erik Beller had a Master's degree in Education, a professional career, and a seemingly good life. But just as things were really starting to...
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Pen, Paint, and a Lifelong Friendship: Anya Blakeley and Mike Tran
When Baltimore artist Anya Blakeley walked away from a high-stress job in the criminal legal system, she knew it was time for a change....
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From Survival to Second Chances: Anjel Ocegueda's Journey Toward a Better Future
Growing up near Chicago, Illinois, Anjel Ocegueda learned by age 13 that the environment around you can shape the course of your life. "The...
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Miguel Cordero: Prison Pen Pal, Singer, and Artist
Before becoming a resident of one of Florida's most demanding correctional facilities, prison pen pal Miguel Cordero was immersed in the world of video...