Notes From The Pen

By CaldwellSociety & Culture Documentary

Notes From The Pen episodes

August 29, 2020 EP #23 - Barb; An Interview With A Transgender Inmate
Barb, a transgender inmate in Michigan's prison, joins the podcast and shares her experience being locked up in what's referred to as the Doll House. Listeners will get to explore the battles of morality in prison. We also learn that Barb doesn't have many people in her life and is often left feeling alone and isolated. This is another episode that gives a voice to those our nation so casually throw behind bars and leave to fend for themselves, and why we started this podcast and created our website (link also below). We thank you for following us and becoming another pebble in the shoes of the prison industrial complex. Together we can accomplish real change.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on the website: notesfromthepen.com
Shout-out to the Cpt. for all his behind the scenes support.
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* 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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August 28, 2020 EP #22 - Usual Suspects
Short pre-show bonus clip included in this episode. # 22 - Bobby's new prison ID photo is a big hit in the Doll House. Listeners get to meet Blaze the Mayor of Parnall, learn what a Door-Tag is, GR Joe makes a late appearance, getting hooked on the Bravo TV shows, the guys talk about health issues, and GR Joe creates a new chant for the gift that keeps on giving.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
For those who’ve asked about helping with donations, please go to our website above for more info. We also have an account set up on Venmo @NFTP-MamaC-2020 https://venmo.com
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August 24, 2020 EP #21 Annoyingly Positive Bobby Part 2 - Monkey Mind And Meditation
Bonus Pre-Show clip prior to episode.
Annoyingly positive Bobby is back and discusses filling the void, using meditation, and changing your perspective. The guys answer a few more listener...I mean viewer...questions in this episode. Jeremy & Bobby end their call talking about how they riff on each other when the notorious 'inmate' cuts them off.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen

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August 21, 2020 EP #20 - Why Joe Is Locked Up And Joe Finally Learns His Role On The Podcast
Short Bonus Clip at the beginning.
Ep #20 GR Joe, Bobby, and Jeremy talk about what landed Joe in prison and how you, the listener, could be just one stroke of bad luck away from being in prison too.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
You can also find us on the following podcast platforms:
Anchor
Apple Podcasts
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Spotify
For those who’ve asked about helping with donations, please go to our website above for more info. We also have an account set up on Venmo @NFTP-MamaC-2020 https://venmo.com
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August 17, 2020 EP #19 - Early Call Out, Road Trip, And Tattoos
This episode was a rough one to edit, because about a third of the way through Bobby chokes up explaining how prison is affecting him, I cried. Bobby takes a trip to a prison hospital and along the way he finds out how hard the emotional toll of prison really is. After hearing this episode, and how the failed prison system impales emotional hurt and the damage it causes, you'll understand why we're doing these podcasts! But it ends on a lighter note as Bobby answers questions about his tattoos & other listener questions.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
For those who’ve asked about helping with donations, please go to our website above for more info.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
You can also find us on the following podcast platforms:
Anchor
Apple Podcasts
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Spotify

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August 14, 2020 EP #18 (Part 2) - Dumpster Fire Joe, Duece And A Quarter, And Bewildered Hosts
We learn about Joe's salacious dream which he shares for the 1st time (other than with Bobby of course). Continuation of G.R. Joe conversations as the guys sum up the dumpster fire that ensued while recording these episodes. It ends with Joe going sideways again trying to tell a story about Field Trip, which requires Bobby's help in cleaning it up.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
You can also find us on the following podcast platforms:
Anchor
Apple Podcasts
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Spotify
For those who asked how they can help with donations, they can be sent via Venmo: @NFTP-MamaC-2020, or go to our website above for more info.
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August 14, 2020 EP #18 (Part 1) - Noodle Sex, Bad Decisions, And PC Culture In Prison
BONUS pre-show clip, followed by Episode 18. Let me first apologize for the terrible phone connection when Joe calls the podcast, as well reminding listeners that they have to call back several times throughout this episode. Prison phones are notorious for static and distortion, and even though I can usually edit the noise, I wasn't able to clean his part of the conversation up as much as I would have liked. Regardless, we hope you find this episode entertaining, and insightful.
Jeremy introduces the listeners to G.R. Joe, who's been bunkies with Bobby several times, and over the years they've become like brothers. This episode talks about political correctness...or more correctly...the lack of correctness...behind bars. Bobby & Joe trade a few stories, including one where you’ll never look at Ramen noodles the same!
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
You can also find us on the following podcast platforms:
Anchor
Apple Podcasts
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Spotify
For those who asked how they can help with donations, they can be sent via Venmo: @NFTP-MamaC-2020, or go to our website above for more info.
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August 10, 2020 EP #17 - The Other Half; An Estrogen Filled Episode About Women
Bobby’s childhood friend Greg is filling in while Saint Producer is away for a week. In this episode they discuss toxic masculinity behind bars, missing the nuances of women, and answer questions.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
For those who would like to help, donations can be sent via Venmo: @NFTP-MamaC-2020, or go to our website above for more info.
You can also find us on the following podcast platforms:
Anchor
Apple Podcasts
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Spotify
50 min
August 07, 2020 EP #16 - Showers Behind Bars, And Slave Labor
Showering etiquette behind bars, and when and where to masturbate. Also how the slave labor in Michigan prisons punish inmates if they refuse to work for pennies a day. Bobby wrote about slave labor: https://www.notesfromthepen.com/new-blog-2/2019/8/26/slavery
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
For those who would like to help, donations can be sent via Venmo: @NFTP-MamaC-2020, or go to our website above for more info.
You can also find us on the following podcast platforms:
Anchor
Apple Podcasts
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Spotify
54 min
August 03, 2020 #15 - Freedom Behind Bars
In this episode Bobby and Jeremy share some background on their long-time relationship. Plus Bobby reminds us that just because he’s in prison, it doesn’t mean he’s not free.
You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen
You can Also find us on the following podcast platforms:
Anchor
Apple Podcasts
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Radio Public
Spotify
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About Notes From The Pen

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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 special degenerates on opposite sides of a prison wall.