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 | 224 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | |||
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Nigel reexamines the fourth episode in our Last Memory series, from December of 2024. Linda’s mom brought her to a Catholic Mass because she had a sense her daughter was on the verge of something, and needed help. Thirty-seven years into her prison s... more
Could telling Sadiq and Demarion’s story actually make things worse between them? And were we right to be concerned that SQ's public information officer wouldn't sign off on a story about penis modification? For our latest editorial roundtable, the o... more
Earlonne relistens to the final episode of Ear Hustle’s first season, about one official and one unofficial way to get out of prison.
Steve, Danny, Phillip, and Ron are all trying to make their way out of prison. In our final episode of the season,... more
Even though they share a difficult past, Sadiq and Demarion had never met in person, and it was probably best that it stayed that way. When an event at San Quentin brought them together, Demarion faced an agonizing choice.
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So glad you reran this episode. I’ve listened for years, but hadn’t heard this one. Was also cool to hear how things at the podcast had changed since season one.
Apple Podcasts5Melzie Mel
United Statesa month ago - My favorite
I love Ear Hustle. So well done with very intriguing stories. I’ve listening to them all and don’t know what to do so I started again!
Apple Podcasts5MeggieLiz2United Statesa month ago - Over and over and over
This has to be one of the best episodes by far. The strength these two men have shown to heal and change their mindset is incredible and should be applauded.
Apple Podcasts5shotgungirl177United States2 months ago - Awesome podcast
This last episode Over and Over and Over was so powerful. Thank you so much for this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5SuthungalUnited States2 months ago I barely made it past the opening. Hearing comments about how “only 180 of you have donated” at the very beginning of the episode was an immediate turnoff. It felt more like a guilt trip than a welcome to the show. I came for the content, but the tone at the start was enough to make me lose interest and stop listening.
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Apple Podcasts | #18 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #129 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #189 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #243 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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What is Ear Hustle about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A documentary-style show centered on life inside and after prison, offering intimate, human-centered storytelling from incarcerated individuals, staff, and families. Across recent episodes, listeners hear about body image, tattoos and bodily autonomy in confinement, the healing power of hugs and family reunifications, and the long arc of life inside death row, aging in prison, and rehabilitation. The program stands out for its rare access, empathy-driven narration, and willingness to tackle difficult topics with warmth and honesty, often blending archival material, interviews, and on-the-ground reporting. For potential listeners, the show promises compassionate portraits that illuminate systemic issues through personal experience, rather th... more
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Ear Hustle launched 9 years ago and published 224 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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What guests have appeared on Ear Hustle?
Recent guests on Ear Hustle include:
1. Steve Wilson
2. Danny Plunket
3. Phillip Melendez
4. Ron Self
5. Derrell Sadiq Davis
6. Ricardo (TJ)
7. Jesse Holt
8. Deonza Clark
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