Notes From The Pen

This episode continues to take the listener through Bobby's first day in prison; packing inmates in dog cages, what a buck-fifty looks like (exposed teeth and all), and an introduction to LaPierre.

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Bobby speaks with Jeremy, while still on LOP, about the fear of losing your mind while in prison, answers more questions from listeners, and talks about Asian stereotypes.  Plus a short bonus piece at the end. 

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Bonus beginning clip included. Bobby and Jeremy talk about the types of food behind bars - like veined sausage and cat head...PLUS...Jeremy attempts to eat the same type of nasty bagged fish that Bobby eats in prison. They also answer more listener questions. 

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A reminder that prison phone calls are only 15 minutes and when that limit is reached the phone call abruptly ends, but the phone conversation picks right back up. Also, a few names have been muted.  

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This is just the first part of multiple episodes dedicated to Bobby's journey in prison. Additional parts of this episode will be released at some point in the future. 

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Addiction in our country is slowly becoming a focus, yet hardly anything is actually being done to address this issue. Simply being an addict doesn’t mean you’ll end up in prison, but the behavior of being an addict certainly could. The American prison system, by design is, creating criminals and in turn releasing them to the general population worse off than when they went in. Research shows that 95 percent of incarcerated addicts will return to substance abuse after their release from prison, while 60 to 80 percent of them will commit new crimes. Incarceration may address the crime, but it doesn’t address the underlying issues. In fact it creates new issues that will be delivered to the public upon their release. Until we deal with the failed mass incarceration system in our country, our prisons will continue to turn junkies to gangbangers. There are plenty of stats, plenty of proof that our prisons are failing, but there’s little to no solutions. Bobby wrote a detailed piece, based on his personal experiences of being an addict, and being behind bars, what a possible solution would look like. There is hope though. With people like you listening to these podcasts and learning from Bobby’s insight, together we CAN make a difference. A failed prison system affects ALL of us. We hope you take the time to read and share this possible solution. At least it will be a start towards real reform. The Reformation Of American Incarceration: An Inmates Perspective. https://www.notesfromthepen.com/new-blog-2/2019/9/9/the-reformation-of-american-incarceration-an-inmates-perspective Notes From The Pen can also be found on the following platforms: Anchor Apple Podcasts (iTunes) Breaker Google Podcasts Radio Public Overcast Spotify (can take up to 24 hrs to hit)

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More insight of daily prison life...so this podcast is about the multi layers of hustles. With state mandated budget cuts to prisons, many inmates must learn to adapt in order to survive. With some creativity and determination, inmates find ways to supplement their hunger and learn how to preserve their daily routines. 

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In prison there are very few tools to support mental health; even so an 'annoyingly positive Bobby' manages to pop up. In this episode they discuss the pit falls that lead to his incarceration...and his path toward personal growth while behind bars.

A few years back Bobby wrote a piece about trying to stay positive while behind bars. It was also published by Prison Insider and shared world wide. Check it out. https://www.prison-insider.com/articles/sleepwalking

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Discussions on the differences between being living as a Convict or an Inmate behind bars. Also, more questions from listeners. 

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