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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The podcast currently has 332 episodes available.

Notes From The Pen episodes:

September 19, 2021 EP #99 - Sense Of Freedom; Smells
A series that takes a look at the 5 senses as it pertains to prison.
You lose more than your freedom behind bars...you forget certain smells...some good and some not so good. Bobby talks about the smells he misses the most.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
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53min
September 17, 2021 EP #98 - Negativity Bias: What Happened 70k Years Ago
Something Happened 70,000 Yrs Ago - and humanity is still trying to catch up.
Bobby talks about our tendency, as humans, to pay more attention to negative things and where this comes from. In the beginning humans had to pay attention to dangerous and bad things in order to survive...or else we'd die. How come this trait, or gene, hasn't progressed since we're no long hunters & gatherers?
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
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42min
September 14, 2021 Bonus - Filling In The Blanks: Shame
The cobwebs continue to fall away as Ladies Wear recalls more stories from childhood antics and being shamed.
(note: I forgot the Ladies Wear intro so I'm re-publishing this with correct one...sorry it's a mama c thing)
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
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28min
September 13, 2021 S10 Bonus - Filling In The Blanks: The Shame
The cobwebs continue to fall away as Ladies Wear recalls more stories from childhood antics and being shamed.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
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28min
September 10, 2021 EP #97 - Story Of Incarceration Part 3 (Fraternities)
Along with Co-host Cousin Greg, Bobby picks up where he left off as he details his entry into the world of mass incarceration. In this episode you'll hear about prison gangs/fraternities/organizations. *Disclaimer: Bobby does not promote or participate in prison organizations.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
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52min
September 06, 2021 Comic & Convict (17): Cpt Last Call & Sweaty Balls
Bobby hits a milestone by getting his last pair of prison boxers, and Cpt Last Call makes an early appearance.
A special thank you to Doug Stanhope, and make sure you visit his website for tour dates, and merchandise.
https://www.dougstanhope.com https://twitter.com/DougStanhope
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
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN6enhnEfCr6D45TX9kvVA
Intro & Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
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15min
September 01, 2021 EP #96 - Filling In The Blanks With Ladies Wear: Lost Recordings & Shit Stories
(This episode was recorded several months ago)
Ladies Wear co-hosts another episode of lost memories with Bobby, such as learning how to record and forward prison phone calls and re-telling us more ridiculous stories.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN6enhnEfCr6D45TX9kvVA
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38min
August 30, 2021 Bonus - We Stopped Pretending We Knew Everything
Socrates says it best: One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing.
Bobby is invited to a study group, putting knowledge on a pedestal, blind beliefs, and finding the common thread in all of us.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN6enhnEfCr6D45TX9kvVA

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29min
August 27, 2021 EP #95 - Technology
The boys discuss the advances in technology since Bobby's incarceration...and the feeling of being forgotten.
If you liked this episode please visit Notes From The Pen on Patreon & sign up - it's going towards paying off Bobby's restitution.
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 & Outro beats were created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN6enhnEfCr6D45TX9kvVA
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49min
August 23, 2021 Comic & Convict (16): Chomo 3k & 16 Shots
Missing eye glasses, no prison job for Bobby, getting a transfer scare, and Doug's 16 shots in Bozeman. After listening to this episode...don't forget to check out Doug's tour dates listed on the link below.
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
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHN6enhnEfCr6D45TX9kvVA
Intro & Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio & Jeff Quintero
A special thank you to Doug Stanhope, and make sure you visit his website for tour dates, and merchandise.
https://www.dougstanhope.com https://twitter.com/DougStanhope
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FAQs about Notes From The Pen:

How many episodes does Notes From The Pen have?

The podcast currently has 332 episodes available.

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