Apologies upfront for the poor sound quality. I think a lot of it was my allergies and how my whole head feels like it's underwater right now, but there may have been a loose connection as well. I finally settled in to the new place after the move so I'll hopefully feel better soon and will look into my sound issues. It's perfectly understandable, but it doesn't have the usual gusto that I give. Thank you for bearing with me and listening. - db

On this week's episode I reminisce a bit since I'm currently in the middle of moving (again!). It seems I've moved around quite a lot in my life, yet each time has presented new opportunities and new beginnings in my life. I'm openly looking forward to this next one even if it might have some challenges with it. As I've been packing boxes, I've been going through old photos, notes and story ideas I wrote in prison, and taking stock of where I am currently. I forgot to mention it in the episode, but I ended up throwing away the binder that had all my parole and house arrest information in it like supervision fees, restitution, work logs, etc. I've been off parole for years now, but I always felt that I needed that folder for some reason, like a weight I just couldn't get rid of. Well, it's gone, and I feel great about it. As always, thank you for listening and being respectful. - db

On this weeks episode I spiral down the rabbit hole and talk about ethics. I try to talk in mostly broad terms, but I do cite a few examples that have stood out to me recently and got me on this line of thinking. Join me as I lose my sanity, stay with me after you've lost yours. Cheers! As always, thank you for listening and being respectful. -db

This episode is incredibly personal to me even though it isn't centered around my experiences in prison. Clark County School District (Las Vegas) is currently facing a $50 million deficit and the people in power are sitting on a mountain of money, refusing to help, even though we are nearly dead last in education. I spent time with hundreds of people in prison who never had the opportunities that education may have been able to afford them. Instead, we continue to blame the offenders after the fact when we never take the time to consider what kindness and investment in their futures through properly funded school systems may afford. We don't live in a vacuum. We are all a part of society, not apart from society. The decisions we make today are the ones that circle back decades later and are continuously ignored like it isn't a crisis. I wrote to my local legislators and called upon them to do the right thing, but I honestly fear I'll either go completely ignored or be dismissed. As always, thank you for listening and being respectful. -db

I've always been observant, and it's helped me navigate living in prison by learning the customs and who to avoid or respect, but it also continues to help me in my day to day life. These are some of the things that have been on my mind lately in regards to what I've noticed. As always, thank you for listening and being respectful. - db

On this weeks episode of The Road Less Travel, I rave about the movie "Shot Caller." If you're looking for a movie about prison that is authentic, well written, incredibly accurate, and maybe a little too close to home (for me), this would be the one. I relate it to my own personal experiences and count my blessings that only some of what is depicted in the movie was what I went through because I know for sure it my path could have been much different. As always, thank you for listening and being respectful. - db

Happy New Year 2026! Starting off with an episode of positivity and productivity! Not much else to say other than thank you for listening and wish you the best in this new year. - db

[Forgive me for noticing I had a loose wire during my recording. It still sounds okay, but I noticed it after when I was converting it to MP3.] This episode is about my rebound anxiety and coming off of the medication my doctor gave me. Thanks doc! I also make it tie in to more of my nonlinear autobiography and relate it to my experiences in prison. Thanks again for listening and Happy Holidays guys. - db

A little catch up in the beginning because my anxiety and heart are still out to get me, and then a return to form by going back and finishing up another portion of my scattered autobiography. It's all over the place guys, but I appreciate you still listening. Take care. - db

November was one hell of a month and I'm not going to lie, I'm very glad it is over. I hope everyone had a great holiday period. Mine was mostly full of stress and minor hardships to be honest. I am incredibly proud to share with everyone that I did finish my writing goal/contest of typing 50,000 words for www.reedsy.com and will be able to submit my rough draft of a book for agent consideration. It wasn't even close to easy given all the unexpected challenges I faced. At a certain point though, it went from "I can do this" to "I will do this." Possibly a small distinction, but it is an incredibly important one. Thanks again for listening everyone. Tune in next week!