
Ear 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 | 208 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

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
Boys at Crossroads outnumber girls 10 to one, but if you ask staff about who’s harder to work with, it’s the girls, hands down. To find out for ourselves and learn more about life on the girls’ hall, we follow two sisters who have cycled in and out o... more
At Crossroads, just three little letters — SMD — can spark some very big drama. This episode is all about conflict: watching it, responding to it, and getting it started. Keys fly, milk is thrown, and insults are hurled, while adults and kids figure ... more
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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!
This is an excellent podcast about the lives and experiences of incarcerated people, mainly in California. I have listened to the show for several years now and have learned so much from it. I always feel uplifted at the end of the show, even when the subject matter can be quite tough. There is a lot of heart in this podcast.
This is a wonderful podcast, full of insights, empathy and thoughtprovoking stories and discussions! Thank you for sharing this important work!! You inspire me!
I don’t know how I found the show, and I am so glad I found that I did. I started with the last season 16, and I am excited to lesson to the rest 1-15.
Been listening to pod since Cellies first dropped and cant get enough! Taffy episode was a hoot
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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. Liz McFall
2. Isaiah Garcia
3. Cory Thomas
4. T. Wright
5. Josie Whittlesey
6. Cesar Rosado
7. David Jassy
8. Phoeun ('Sane') You
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