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Dog In The Yard

Dog In The Yard
Prison Reform
Rikers Island
Mental Health
Education
Bronx
Brooklyn
Gang Violence
Youth Empowerment
Entrepreneurship
New York
Harlem
New York City
Youth Mentorship
Resilience
Wrongful Conviction
Youth Guidance
Prison System
Music Industry
Mentorship
Gang Culture

Pistol Pete aka "King of Rikers Island" interviews real life prisoners and celebs that have done hard time and shares his personal experiences along with his guests amazing stories of how they survived and persevered. This should inspire Americas youth to avoid the same trappings and mistakes and understand that nothing is worth doing the time. Take the hard road not the easy one. Prison is full o... more

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Pistol Po is a rapper from the East Side of Chicago whose journey is a story of accountability, resilience, and reinvention.

Raised on 79th Street, Pistol Po's life changed after being convicted in a federal conspiracy and drug trafficking case that... more

Prince Dre is an artist from Chicago whose life changed after being accused in a high-profile firearms case that brought national attention and controversy.

According to Prince Dre, he was accused of possessing eight firearms that he maintains were ... more

Simon “Fresh” Busano Jr., known as LoMein Fresh, is proof that a person's past does not have to define their future.

A Brooklyn native, fashion designer, and founder of LoMein Collection LLC, Fresh spent 10 years incarcerated before returning home w... more

OG Sharieff spent 39 years incarcerated before finally returning home on August 16, 2025.

Raised between Brooklyn’s Fort Greene Projects and Harlem’s 140th Street and Convent Avenue, OG Sharieff grew up during a different era of New York City, surr... more

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Recent Guests

OG Sharieff
Legendary OG from Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Former inmate, community advocate
Episode: 39 Years Later: OG Sharieff Comes Home
Elliott Carter
Guest who shares his life story, incarceration experience, and current work
Journalist, founder of The Gutter platforms
Episode: From Prison Time to Frontline Journalism - Elliot Carter
Malkeia Walker
From BK; sister of Turf Diamond; author
Brooklyn-based author
Episode: She Turned Pain Into Power | Kia
DJ Hercules
DJ from Harlem, featured guest sharing his life story and path to success
Polo Grounds Projects / Harlem
Episode: DJ Hercules: When Survival Found Sound
Kareem Brooks
Former inmate from Brooklyn who rebuilt his life through education and advocacy in prison reform
Pillars of Promise / Prison reform advocate
Episode: Kareem Brooks: From Incarceration to Research and Advocacy
Trust Mula
Brooklyn-based rapper and former inmate, interviewed on the show
All Platforms / Trust Mula
Episode: Trust Mula: 16 1/2 Years to a Second Chance
Jahliek Tyson
Inmate-turned-entrepreneur from Long Island, discussed his life and work after prison
Episode: Jahliek Tyson: From 16 Years Incarcerated to The Paperwork God
Baby Sam
Former inmate who spent 33 years in prison before being released and later returning to prison
Independent activist, subject of movement Stand With Baby Sam
Episode: Baby Sam: 33 Years Served, Freed, Then Returned to Prison
Shawn Johnson
Former inmate who served 19 years of a 60-year sentence for murder
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Episode: Shawn Johnson: 60 Year Sentence, 19 Years Served

Host

Pistol Pete
Host of the Dog In The Yard; central figure guiding interviews and sharing a personal perspective on prison reform and resilience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • I’m addicted

    Love this podcast . I’m addicted . You are doing amazing things giving prisoners (ex) a voice . Me personally I NEVER spoke about my bid bcos my parents couldn’t handle it very ole skool . And I come from $$ . But they older and only mom left . I felt like I was never truly free . I keep it all locked up . I know I need therapy ❤️🙏🏾 thank you for opening up my deepest wounds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angienglish
    United States2 years ago
  • True inspiration

    My husband listens to you on his tablet!! Please, how do I reach out? THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FJ0N35
    United States2 years ago
  • The dog in the yard

    I can totally relate to this show. Would like very much to interviewed myself

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joncoop1969!!
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the pod

    When you gonna get Lou Sims on the pod?? He would be a good addition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phone Game Geek
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspirational

    Love This podcast just started listening to it and I genuinely enjoy the talk the insight and Pistol Pete constant passion on prison reform

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lavishbun547
    United States3 years ago

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The show is a strong platform for prison reform and youth mentorship.
Listeners appreciate authentic stories from people who've walked tough paths.
Engaging, heartfelt discussions that mix personal trauma with constructive outcomes.
Guests' journeys inspire actionable steps for change and keeping communities safe.
Powerful, real testimonies that highlight rehabilitation and second chances.

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She Turned Pain Into Power | Kia
Q: Kia, so what's up, man? Let me know a little bit about yourself, besides being Turf Sister, your upbringing, how many siblings were you from in Brooklyn, and what age you started getting yourself in trouble?
Kia shares growing up in Bed-Stuy, first arrest at 13 for robbery, family trauma, and the impact of environment on her choices, along with later reflections on parenting and reform.
Shawn Johnson: 60 Year Sentence, 19 Years Served
Q: How do you feel about prison reform? Do you think it's needed?
Absolutely, I think it's needed. I think it's people in there that need a second chance, and I'm one of them.
Eric “EB” Benson: Accountability, Education, and Transformation
Q: How you feel about prison reform? Is it needed?
Of course. No question. Prison reform is serious...
Max B Clarifies His Upbringing and Legal Misunderstandings
Q: What advice do you have for young people?
Max advises youth to stay diligent, work hard, and avoid complacency as it leads to failure and regret.
Max B Clarifies His Upbringing and Legal Misunderstandings
Q: So what was the struggles like for you coming up?
Max B describes his upbringing in a dysfunctional family relying on welfare while trying to make ends meet, detailing the financial struggle that shaped his early years.

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Largely driven by candid, hard-hitting conversations with former inmates, mentors, and community advocates, this show centers on resilience, rehabilitation, and practical paths out of crime. Episodes spotlight personal transformation, accountability, education, and reentry programs, often weaving in parental involvement, trauma awareness, and systemic reform. A standout is the recurring emphasis on turning traumatic pasts into constructive community impact through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. The format blends vivid origin stories with actionable takeaways for listeners seeking inspiration or looking to sponsor authentic reform-minded storytelling.

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Recent guests on Dog In The Yard include:

1. OG Sharieff
2. Elliott Carter
3. Malkeia Walker
4. DJ Hercules
5. Kareem Brooks
6. Trust Mula
7. Jahliek Tyson
8. Baby Sam

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