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 | 209 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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Earlonne brings his second selection from the archives: an episode from Ear Hustle’s first season about how people care for each other in a harsh place.
Dealing with aging and death is never easy. But in prison, these issues are fraught with extra ... more
At the start of a new year, Nigel revisits an episode about time passing and one man’s experience of four decades behind bars: our 2023 episode “Saber-Toothed Cat.”
What’s the difference between an over-under and a lower-lower? How many pairs of und... more
For the final episode of our all-NYC series, we take the train uptown to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, where a group of incarcerated dads from Rikers Island are playing games, eating lunch, and doing arts and crafts with their kids.
This is t... more
Kaysha is in her early 20s: low on resources, but big on dreams. Sometimes, those dreams feel tantalizingly close to reality; other times, she's pulled back into a life she badly wants to leave behind. We follow Kaysha for a year and a half as she tr... more
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- Stops me in my tracks
Like, constantly. It’s beautiful, heartbreaking, challenging, funny, thoughtful… goddamn, this show is something else entirely. And Erlonne, you’ve got a special place in my heart. Thank you to the whole team that makes Ear Hustle what it is. Just…wow. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5mdsnkndl
Canada13 days ago - One of my fave podcasts
I enjoy listening to Ear Hustle so much. I love your focus on the personal stories over the crime. I learn a lot!
Apple Podcasts5q-sabaCanada25 days ago Great show
Podcast Addict5a month agolucky- From the outs
I’ve been listening for years and it seems like I should say thanks. Part way through reform school I got to choose to be a “sick kid “ instead of a “bad kid”. I chose sick. It could have turned out otherwise. I’m glad for the view of a world I can relate to.
Apple Podcasts5Nickname lacking
United Statesa month ago - Jesus
Long time listener, but first time leaving a review. I just had to come hear and say how much I loved this episode. And I agree with Nigel, when Jesus said “will I see you again” it brought a tear to my eye!
Apple Podcasts5Jen_unmapped
Australia2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #25 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #144 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #44 | Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  Germany/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?
The podcast offers an insightful and often humorous look into the complexities of life inside prison, blending narratives that range from personal stories of incarceration to discussions about life after release. With a focus on the human experiences of incarcerated individuals, topics include mental health, relationships, the impact of the criminal justice system, and the daily realities faced by those within prison walls. Its unique perspective, stemming from the hosts' direct involvement in the prison community, fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs associated with incarceration, making it both educational and relatable. Notably, the show encourages empathy and nuanced thinking about topics often shrouded in stigm... more
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Recent guests on Ear Hustle include:
1. Jerry Walker
2. Liz McFall
3. Isaiah Garcia
4. Cory Thomas
5. T. Wright
6. Josie Whittlesey
7. Cesar Rosado
8. David Jassy
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