In one of my earlier recordings, I had a chance to sit down with the Comeback Kid himself, Doug Little! Fresh off of going viral for doing the work and welcoming returning citizens home in the Detroit area with brand new kicks, Doug breaks down the Comeback Kid Brand, his motivation, and what you can do to help. We also did a full walkthrough of his prison experience during 12 years inside the MDOC. Therapy, trauma, prison life, and the reason I started this podcast were all topics of discussion in this one. Must listen!!!

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Check out this episode, a favorite of mine, with me and the Champ Tommy Washington, known lovingly to me and others as Brother Tommy X. We had a dope conversation, discussing his multiple times incarcerated, finally figuring out how to stay out of there, losing his mother while incarcerated, prison politics and more!!! We also spent some time talking about the local music scene, his connection to artist El' Zappo Foreign, and plans for Members Only Boxing.

This episode was recorded prior to the brother's passing and is dedicated to his life and our relationship. REST IN POWER my brother...

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FAMILY REUNIFICATION!

Get caught up on this throwback episode from June 9, 2022, an emotional conversation with my little sister Dottie. I started out the episode reading a letter I'd written to myself, in her voice, from a class on Empathy that I took inside. From there, we just kicked it, she helped me see how my action affected her life after I left.  I think this episode was the start of us finally getting that stuff off our chests and made us better able to relate moving forward. Love you sis and I appreciate the conversation...

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Had a chance to sit and build with my brother Marlon Beard about his time served in Federal Prison, being a father, making the transition, and the community. This is one of a few conversations between us, but definitely one you don't want to miss!!!

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I caught up with artist and CEO NoSleep MIlli during the last lap of his "Fake Famous 2" run and discussed a few topics including; serving 2 years in MDOC for a gun charge, his transition and getting into the music business, owning a clothing store, some of his biggest wins and challenges, and much more. Tap in, you gotta catch this one!!! 

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Program Director of the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI), a broad-based, statewide, non-partisan collaboration representing non-profit, faith-based, advocacy, grassroots, and service organizations united to end mass incarceration in Michigan.

Chuck sat down with me to break down MI-CEMI and it's role in the fight to end mass incarceration. He also explained Second Look Legislation; what it is, how it's intended to work, and why YOU should care. This is one you don't want to miss!!!

Sign the petition: Secondlookmi.org
MI-CEMI email: [email protected]

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Program Coordinator for Just Leadership USA, a National Organization dedicated to amplifying the power of people who have been directly impacted by the criminal legal system to self-organize and empower their communities to dismantle racist and oppressive systems in their communities to build a just U.S.

Father, Grandfather, Husband, community leader. Also formerly incarcerated , served nearly 20 years in prison on multiple prison terms. Home for over 10 years, sat down and discussed his transition, programming inside, legislation and more…

#freethereal #17winters 

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Born and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Brother Dyson has been serving a sentence of Life without the possibility of parole since 1994. 

30 years served, published author, leader, changed man...Brother Dyson discusses his incarceration, appeals to the courts, and second chances. In light of 2nd Look Legislation, I wanted to highlight a perfect example of someone who deserves another opportunity at life! 

Tune in to hear directly from the MDOC prison yard, a story of repentance and redemption! #freethereal #17winters

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Episode #1, the first "official" episode!!! 

I have a sit down with my best friend and Co-Defendant about his perspectives on our shared experience during the "17 Winters" where he served 16 of his own, 14 inside with 2 on parole. Sentenced to 14-40 for Armed Robbery, at 19 years old with a 2 month old son, Sidney takes the listeners through his journey of incarceration, change, and redemption...

Sidney Black II #326385

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The restauranteur and dispensary owner sat down with me to discuss his journey;

Growing up in Lansing, Michigan, selling marijuana, early regulation, and serving Federal prison. We also talked about some of his most traumatic experiences from inside; flying on ConAir, guideance he received inside and navigating the halfway house.

We got into Henry's struggles with transitioning back into society, building his first business Eastside Fish Fry and Grill and hiring felons.

And lastly, we discussed his latest venture Fortuo (for two o)=420, a fully licensed recreational dispensary operating right here in Lansing! Make sure you support this local entrepreneur and tap in to @17wintersmikex for more!

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