Richard Bronson's fall from Wall Street executive to federal prison would be dramatic enough. But getting arrested and sent to Rikers Island 24 hours after his release for missing court while he was IN PRISON?

That's when he realized the system was designed to trap people. Two decades later, after being backed by Sam Altman (OpenAI/ChatGpt) and Y Combinator for his company 70 Million Jobs, Richard is building Commissary Club, the first social network and resource platform for 100 million Americans with criminal records. In this conversation, he shares why he slept better in prison than anywhere in his life, the friends who disappeared when he got out, and why he believes it's time for formerly incarcerated people to have their own movement. "We could elect the president," Richard says. "The first club that actually wants us."

⚠️ Content Warning: Strong language and discussions of incarceration.

From surviving a hostage crisis to mentoring young men behind bars, retired C.O. Sherri Privott Gonzalez opens up about what really goes on inside. The brutality, politics, hope, and everything in between.

🎙️ Hosted by Marv Kinnel and Anthony Tone Payton

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Lock and Key has come a long way. In this special recap episode, Tone and Marv look back on the first season, the stories that shaped it, and the people who made it possible.

They highlight powerful guests like BX Wild Bill, JB, Sharon White, Justina Weems, and Donald Hinton, just to name a few. Voices that prove second chances can lead to real impact.

Plus, hear what’s ahead for Season 2: new guests, deeper conversations, and more stories from both sides of the prison wall.

From prison hustler to owning 19 properties, Donald Hinton shares how he broke a generational cycle, turned $10K into real estate, and built a legacy for his children. He opens up about loss, redemption, networking, and the grind it takes to rise after incarceration.

Sharon White joins Tone and Marv to discuss the emotional truth of women's incarceration,

recidivism, and reentry. A moving, eye-opening episode with stories of motherhood, resilience, and

dignity behind the walls.

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Marv Kinnel reconnects with author and activist Jestina Weems, who shares her journey from early trauma and incarceration to healing through creativity, motherhood, and leadership. A raw, powerful story of resilience, re-entry, and reclaiming purpose—featuring books, musicals, and a forthcoming docuseries. 

(Special Episode) Writer, activist, and filmmaker Kevin Powell joins us alongside co-writer and producer Evangeline Lawson to discuss their six-year journey creating the documentary When We Free the World. This conversation dives deep into the complexities of Black manhood across generations. 

Marv and Tone talk about Danbury Federal Correctional Institution when it turned into a men’s prison. Guests weigh in on the circumstances of prison. Darryl ”Wild Bill” Grady, Jamell ”J.B” Birt, Dr. Candace Cole-McCrea, and Tiffani Arsenault.