Synopsis
The Prison Professors podcast shares strategies and insight for people who have an interest in Americas prison system. Michael Santos served 26 years in federal prison and he hosts the show. Shon Hopwood and Justin Paperny are co-founders of Prison Professors. Together we discuss how to prepare for a prosecution and how to prepare for sentencing. We reveal sentence-mitigation strategies and the strategies that empowered us through out lengthy prison terms. Our podcast offers insight for people who want to learn how to prepare for success through prison and beyond. We also feature content that will be of value to administrators of prisons or schools, as well as for anyone who wants to learn strategies to overcome struggle.
Episodes
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85. First Degree Murder: Success After Prison
21/03/2018 Duration: 30minToday I interviewed Jesse Barnes for our Prison Professors podcast. Jesse’s story was so inspiring that we decided to feature him in two, back-to-back episodes. If you’re struggling with the criminal justice system, or facing a significant length of time, learn from Jesse. His episodes will appear on the podcast numbers 86 and 87. We schedule them for release on March 20 and March 21, 2018. Why is Jesse’s story so inspiring? In episode 1, Jesse tells us about the extreme hardship he experienced while growing up. He was poor. He lived with envy. He developed a mindset that convinced him of what it means to be a man. That vision, for Jesse, meant violence. He carried a gun. He would retaliate with violence if he felt that someone had disrespected him. That mindset influenced Jesse’s decisions. He broke laws that brought him into the criminal justice system when he was a teenager. By the time he was 18, authorities convicted him of a first-degree murder. In episode 1, Jesse tells us that he went into prison wit
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84. First Degree Murder: Success After Prison
20/03/2018 Duration: 30minToday I interviewed Jesse Barnes for our Prison Professors podcast. Jesse’s story was so inspiring that we decided to feature him in two, back-to-back episodes. If you’re struggling with the criminal justice system, or facing a significant length of time, learn from Jesse. His episodes will appear on the podcast numbers 86 and 87. We schedule them for release on March 20 and March 21, 2018. Why is Jesse’s story so inspiring? In episode 1, Jesse tells us about the extreme hardship he experienced while growing up. He was poor. He lived with envy. He developed a mindset that convinced him of what it means to be a man. That vision, for Jesse, meant violence. He carried a gun. He would retaliate with violence if he felt that someone had disrespected him. That mindset influenced Jesse’s decisions. He broke laws that brought him into the criminal justice system when he was a teenager. By the time he was 18, authorities convicted him of a first-degree murder. In episode 1, Jesse tells us that he went into prison wit
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83. Redemption Leads to Release From 65-Year Prison Term
19/03/2018 Duration: 25minLearn about #prisnreform with @DamonWest7 who shows us how preparations during 65-year prison term leads to #success. Part 3 of 3.
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82. Redemption for Quarterback Serving 65 Years in Prison
18/03/2018 Duration: 32minShowing #prisonreform with @DamonWest7 who reveals story of success after 65-year prison term, part 2 of 3.
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81. College Quarterback to Addict to 65-Year Prison Term
17/03/2018 Duration: 28minAwesome to feature @damonwest7 who reveals pathway for success after 65 year prison term. Part 1 of 3.
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80. Fitness Coach Offers Career Advice for Prisoners
16/03/2018 Duration: 26minMatthew Hagy works as a high school physical education teacher. To supplement his income, he launched an online coaching service that he promotes through Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Through his company, Shaping Lives, Matthew shows others how to develop themselves physically, mentally, and financially. Other people can join his network to grow. Matthew suggests that people who spend time in prison can follow his proven concept to supplement their income, while simultaneously helping others reach their highest potential. Hagymatthew@gmail.com Visit https://www.prisonprofessors.com to learn more about steps to build a life of meaning and relevance after prison.
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79. Lawyer Goes to Federal Prison and Builds New Career Helping Offenders
15/03/2018 Duration: 33minStriving to bring #prisonreform by showing strategies for success after prison with stories like Jeff Abramowitz.
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78. Facing Death Penalty and Gets Prison Instead
14/03/2018 Duration: 27minThe more stories of success after prison that we profile, the more likely we are to inspire and educate people in prison. Real #prisonreform begins with hope and inspiration. Stories of people like Michael Allen Whitehead
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77_Theft from Tiffany's Jewelry Store Leads to Prison for Ingrid
13/03/2018 Duration: 26minAlthough a criminal conviction can lead to challenges, it doesn't have to derail life. Today we learn from Ingrid Lederhaas Okun. She describes how she prepared for a succesful journey through prison and how she has been using her lesson to rebound after release.
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76. Earning Master's Degree While Serving 23 Years in Prison
12/03/2018 Duration: 34minAaron Lowers didn't waste his time in prison. Instead, he spent every day preparing. Today he has a master's degree and he is a successful person. Listen and learn what it means to succeed after prison.
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75. Gangs and Prison Problems Don’t Define Rodney White
11/03/2018 Duration: 35minRodney White went to prison with a bad attitude. He describes how he transformed while locked in high security penitentiaries. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com
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74. Ten Books That Helped me Through Prison
10/03/2018 Duration: 31minI found liberty by reading in prison. These ten books had a huge influence on my journey through multiple decades in prison. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com
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73. Jesse De La Cruz Once Ran a Prison Gang. He’s now Court Expert
09/03/2018 Duration: 38minDr. Jesse De La Cruz shows that anyone can overcome struggles of past. He served 30 years in prison but then reformed his life. Now he is a leading community citizen. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com
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71. Prison and felony for juvenile fight. Then rebounds to attend college and law school
07/03/2018 Duration: 29minDieter Tejada went to prison for a fight in high school. He received a felony. But after getting out, he went to college and law school Preparing for bar exam now. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com
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70. Federal Judge Discusses How to Prepare for Sentencing and Prison
06/03/2018 Duration: 35minIf you’ve been indicted, listen to Federal Judge Stephen Bough discuss effective strategies to prepare before sentencing. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com
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69. Sexual crime leads to prison and end of career as a medical doctor
05/03/2018 Duration: 34minMedical student goes to prison after a woman accused him of sexual misconduct. Discussing how to overcome. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com
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68. Federal Prison For Drugs to Emerge as Successful Real Estate Professional
04/03/2018 Duration: 29minRonald Dupard Served 9 years in federal prison. He resumed career in real estate after his release. Learn more about prison reform by visiting https://prisonprofessors.com