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30 Days
Season 15 Episode 9
Tam has been in prison for two decades, and is facing a third. But now, there’s a small chance a judge could send him home, time served. For one mont…
1 year, 3 months ago
I See the Castle
Season 15 Episode 8
Recently, Earlonne was drafted for a mysterious task: to pose for a photo with Nigel — wearing Minnie Mouse ears — while waving a fake “churro” in th…
1 year, 3 months ago
Revisiting "Cracked Windshield"
Season 15 Episode 8
For the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Rahsaan revisits “Cracked Windshield,” an episode we did for the first anniversary. The Ear Hustl…
1 year, 3 months ago
No Other Word for It
Season 15 Episode 7
Women serving serious time for having killed someone while driving drunk form a distinct culture in prison, and often struggle to fit in. We visit tw…
1 year, 4 months ago
Bell Pepper
Season 15 Episode 6
It’s our first-ever listener-inspired “mystery” episode! This time, Nigel's in the dark — and Earlonne has a new co-host. They hope you enjoy this cu…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why Doesn't Ear Hustle Talk About People's Crimes?
Season 15 Episode 5
Listeners had a lot to say about two recent episodes featuring residents of California’s death row, especially “Different Sides of the Earth,” which …
1 year, 4 months ago
Different Sides of the Earth
Season 15 Episode 4
Twenty women are currently serving a death sentence at the Central California Women’s Facility. Like the men we met at San Quentin in our previous ep…
1 year, 5 months ago
Slam That Door
Season 15 Episode 3
San Quentin's death row has been cleared out; soon it'll be renovated into an honor dorm. We make one last visit with four men who, between them, spe…
1 year, 5 months ago
Super Fun Birthday Story
Season 15 Episode 2
For some, it’s a weeklong bonanza; others keep it on the down-low. Whether you’re in prison or not, how you celebrate your birthday says a lot about …
1 year, 5 months ago
Spark Plug
Season 15 Episode 1
Spark Plug wanted a life straight out of a Hollywood movie: Live fast and die a legend. But that’s not quite how things worked out.
This episode was …
1 year, 6 months ago