Notes From The Pen

By Caldwell

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 ... more

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Notes From The Pen episodes:

November 28, 2022 EP #132 - Prison Snitches
Prison Pony Express, Super Rats, Rat Bastard and Squeal Pigeons are just a few names for prison rats. We get the low down on the types of rats & how they operate behind bars. We're introduced to - Asian Kyle, we learn what dry snitching is, and who could forget Mr. Mayhem...who's not a rat! If you haven't listened to the Mayhem episode yet make sure you do. It's S10 Bonus - Mr. 'Project' Mayhem
Link to the mentioned article on prison rats: https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4978&context=jclc
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it helps supplying bits of food, coffee, phone calls, and keep these podcasts coming.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Shout-out to JD for all his behind the scenes support.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
* Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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November 21, 2022 S12 EP #131 - 12 Years, And LARPing
It's been 10 years since Bobby was locked up & as he's approaching his 12 year ERD (early release date), he can't help but notice time and how the older you get the faster it goes by...and...well...he's getting older. Mama c learns what LARPing is, and they both remind everyone to go out and find your "novelty"!
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it helps supplying bits of food, coffee, phone calls, and keep these podcasts coming.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
* Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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November 14, 2022 NFTW (23) - Windbreakers, Asian Kyle, Towels, And Eye Wear
Michigan state coats, nerding out with a fellow asian (and new best friend), Bobby gets a real towel, and finally an eye exam to replace his lost glasses and can see again.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it helps supply Bobby with bits of food, coffee, phone calls, and keep these podcasts coming.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
Shout-out to JD for all his behind the scenes support.
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38min
November 08, 2022 EP #131 - 12 Years And LARPing
It's been 10 years since Bobby was locked up & as he's approaching his 12 year ERD (early release date), he can't help but notice time and how the older you get the faster it goes by...and...well...he's getting older. Mama c learns what LARPing is, and they both remind everyone to go out and find your "novelty"!
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it helps supplying bits of food, coffee, phone calls, and keep these podcasts coming.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Shout-out to JD for all his behind the scenes support.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
* Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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44min
October 31, 2022 EP #130 - School Days And Birth Of A Hurricane
Bobby gets beat up in kindergarten, birth of Hurricane Judy, growing up poor, and the difference between education in the hood and the burbs.
Setting up my new mixer, so this will be the last episode using my crappy phone app, so stay tuned.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it helps with supplying bits of food, coffee, phone calls, and keep these podcasts coming.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
* Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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39min
October 24, 2022 NFTW (22) - Why Do We Love Dogs
Mama C searches the internet for the meaning of the universe and gets pulled down a rabbit hole on hairdos, a rare moment in prison as Bobby is surprised when a puppy appears in his unit, training puppies for the local animal shelter, and why are mama c's dogs all fat? Photo of Doba at bottom of this page.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it's going towards supplying Bobby bits of food, coffee, and helps keep these podcasts coming.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
* Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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October 17, 2022 NFTW (21) - I Need Sleep, Bloody Underwear, And Dan
Co-host JD and America's favorite convict Bobby provide updates and happenings behind prison walls. As Bobby tries to find a way to sleep these past few days, several shenanigans play out delaying his shut-eye; the one-man roving conversation, bloody underwear found in shower, Kyle sees red, meet Wyatt Earp, and the buzz around Dan.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it allows me to supply bits of food, coffee for Bobby, and helps keep these podcasts coming.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Shout-out to JD for all his behind the scenes support.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
* Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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43min
September 28, 2022 EP #129 - Prison Cast, Kyle Goes Home, And Frozen
Normally Notes From The Pen episodes have a 2 week lag, but because Bobby wants Kyle to be able to listen to this the day after he's released (which is tomorrow) we're publishing it now. Co-host JD is back! In this episode: Dating is a lot like finding the right homie, Bobby gives us the run down on prison group categories, and Bobby records a message for Kyle because he doesn't want to write a letter. Oh, and check out the usual suspect link https://www.notesfromthepen.com/usual-suspects You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it's going towards Bobby's restitution, supplying bits of food, coffee, and helps keep these podcasts coming. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission. Shout-out to JD for all his behind the scenes support.
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51min
September 19, 2022 Bonus - Time Loop And Synchronicity; Notes From The Vault
Time Loop, starting out, and synchronicity are the topics as we share how it all started as we look back at our first recorded prison phone call.
Hard to believe that it's been 4 years since we started recording our calls. What started out as an audio diary has resulted in a successful podcast (thanks to all our pebbles). As I listen back on our first call I can't help but think how far Bobby has come and all the hard work he put in.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon and sign up - it helps supply Bobby with bits of food, coffee, and helps keep these podcasts coming. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
* Intro and Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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37min
September 12, 2022 NFTW (20) - Book Banister And Rain Man
Notes From The Week with Co-host Monkey Wrench: Prison Junk Drawer (or Drunk Drawer as mc incorrectly says), GTL snatching up account money, bloody underwear, book banister, and shout out to Ramen...Rain Man...ahhh...a new pebble.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.
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41min

FAQs about Notes From The Pen:

How many episodes does Notes From The Pen have?

The podcast currently has 340 episodes available.

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