Podcast Episodes

Bittersweet

Season 3 Episode 7

In prison, life’s major milestones usually pass at a distance. In our season three finale, Earlonne gets up close to a big one, while his brother’s f…

7 years, 9 months ago

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Big News: It's Time

Season 3

Earlonne and Nigel got some big news earlier this week, from the office of California Governor Jerry Brown.

Stay tuned for more information about wha…

7 years, 9 months ago

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Prime Real Estate

Season 3 Episode 6

Despite the additional hurdles involved, daters in prison fall into the same categories as daters on the outside: romantics, hopefuls and players.

Th…

7 years, 9 months ago

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The Big No No

Season 3 Episode 5

When you’re incarcerated, falling in love with prison staff or volunteers is prohibited. But… it happens. And it happened to Erin and Lisa, who then …

7 years, 10 months ago

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Catch a Kite 3

Season 3 Episode 4

A “kite” is prison slang for a written note, and since Ear Hustle launched we’ve encouraged listeners to send in their questions about daily life ins…

7 years, 10 months ago

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This Place

Season 3 Episode 3

This time on Ear Hustle we’re trying something different: we’re diving into San Quentin’s 166-year history. Normally, we get the guys inside to tell …

7 years, 11 months ago

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Future on Ice

Season 3 Episode 2

Being an immigrant in an American prison can pose unique challenges, like deciding which racial group you’ll identify with. But sometimes the biggest…

7 years, 11 months ago

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Birdbaths and a Lockbox

Season 3 Episode 1

During a San Quentin lockdown, the prison grinds to a halt, and men are confined to their cells 24 hours a day. On the heels of a summer lockdown, we…

8 years ago

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Season three preview

Season 3

Ready for more stories about life inside? We bet. Season three of Ear Hustle drops September 12. In the meantime, enjoy this taste of what’s to come.…

8 years ago

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So Long

Season 2 Episode 8

Leaving an organization or community often calls for an exit strategy – even in prison. In this final episode of season two, four men who are prepari…

8 years, 2 months ago

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