Ear Hustle
Ear Hustle & RadiotopiaEar Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison.
Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography. Since Earlonne’s release in... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | |||
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Nigel and Earlonne get a peek inside one of Crossroad’s residential halls, and hear from kids and staff about what it’s like to live and work here. Along the way, they cause some drama of their own.
This is the second episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hus... more
In the first episode of Ear Hustle’s all-new, all-New-York series, Nigel and Earlonne head to Brooklyn to hang out with incarcerated kids and staff at the Crossroads Juvenile Center.
For Earlonne, it’s a trip down memory lane. For Nigel, it’s a cra... more
Next week we’re dropping the first episode of our six-part series about kids who are involved, one way or another, in New York City’s criminal justice system, and an innovative program that’s teaching them the skills of theatrical improv. We’re calli... more
What textures do you miss in prison? How is menopause handled behind bars? What makes you feel dignified? These are just some of the questions we collected from listeners on our live tour this summer through the South and Midwest. But instead of taki... more
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First episode this season…WOW!! I am not a crier, but this episode has me all up in my feels ❤️ excited for the season!
Apple Podcasts5Runner Girl3
United States2 months ago - Ep: Dirty Water
Wow. Just listened to Dirty Water. I’m crying for all kinds of reasons. Very moving. Thank you for your work. This pod is amazing.
Apple Podcasts5Lin GassawayUnited States2 months ago - Love! Love! Love
Long time fan. Just listened to the live episode and it’s incredible ( I might have even shed a tear or two. keep up the great work
Apple Podcasts5sheri 5
Canada2 months ago - The greatest podcast of all time.
This podcast continues to challenge me, teach me, and inspire me in the work I do everyday as a clinical social worker working with folks who are justice-involved. I encourage everyone I know to listen to this podcast…it will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and, if you let it, it will open your mind and heart. This podcast has changed my life for the better and I’m forever grateful for Earlonne, Nigel, Antwan, New York, Tam, Tony, Sadiq, and the rest of the EH team for bringing us the gift... more
Apple Podcasts5Liz7291United States3 months ago - Great stories and info
I love this podcast - very informative! I have learned so much about life inside and after being in prison from listening to this podcast!
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United Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #152 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #38 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #44 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #183 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ear Hustle
What is Ear Hustle about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Offering a candid and often humorous glimpse into life behind bars, the show explores a wide range of experiences and stories of incarcerated individuals, especially those linked to San Quentin State Prison and the California Institution for Women. Topics include the daily struggles of inmates, their personal relationships, the impact of incarceration on families, and the challenges of reintegrating into society. Unique narratives, such as the emotional significance of birthdays in prison or how individuals cope with the harsh realities of their sentences, evoke both empathy and understanding from listeners. The storytelling approach balances heartfelt accounts with moments of levity, turning complex prison experiences into relatable human ... more
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Ear Hustle launched 8 years ago and published 200 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Ear Hustle include:
1. Josie Whittlesey
2. Cesar Rosado
3. David Jassy
4. Phoeun ('Sane') You
5. Marco Villa
6. Borey Ai (PJ)
7. Becky Bach
8. Frish Brandt
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