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The Hall Closet Podcast

A L Katz & Donna Hall
John Hall
True Crime
Innocence Project
Joey Watkins
Child Abuse
Walter Ogrod
Mental Health
Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia
Barbara Jean Horne
Georgia
Trauma
Legal Corruption
Child Endangerment
Abuse
Childhood Trauma
Georgia Innocence Project
Crime Family
Domestic Violence
Family Dysfunction

The Hall Closet Podcast is true crime like you've never heard it before - told from the inside. I grew up in the 1980's and 90's in a lower tier crime family outside of Philadelphia. We weren’t the Corleone’s, but we made national headlines! My mom – Phyllis - went from flirting with criminality to actually sleeping with it. She spent 6 months in prison for child endangerment. My stepdad – John Ha... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes19Foundeda year ago
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Latest Episodes

THE BLURB: Sandeep "Sonny" Bharadia literally laughed when Georgia police served him an arrest warrant. He was a good person leading a good life. But Georgia convicted Sonny for robbery and sexual assault, sentencing him to life without parole, despi... more

THE BLURB: Calvin Duncan epitomizes grace. In this episode, Donna and Noah Pines talk with Calvin and hear how he became "The Most Incredible Jailhouse Lawyer". While serving a life sentence for a murder he didn't commit, Calvin helped hundreds of ot... more

THE BLURB: From the moment Donna's daughter introduced her friend to Heather to Donna, Donna and Heather Bonded. Donna sensed another person with a life journey as harrowing as her own. Breaking the silence is what this podcast is all about. Wait til... more

THE BLURB: From the moment Donna's daughter introduced her friend Heather to Donna, Donna and Heather bonded. Donna sensed another person with a life journey as harrowing as her own. Breaking silence is what this podcast is all about. Wait till you h... more

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Recent Guests

Calvin Duncan
Former inmate, self-taught lawyer, and advocate for justice reform
Lewis and Clark University
Episode: S2E9 "The Most Incredible Jailhouse Lawyer"
Noah Pines
Criminal defense attorney and advocate for exonerees.
Ross and Pines Law Firm, Georgia Innocence Project
Episode: S2E3 Meet Noah
Kathy Sherlock
Advocate for child safety and creator of Kayden's Law after the murder of her daughter, Kayden.
Episode: The Hall Closet BONUS EPISODE: "That Coulda Been ME!"
Walt Ogrod
A man wrongfully convicted of murder who spent nearly 30 years in prison due to manipulative confessions linking him to the crime.
Episode: How I Survived John Hall, Part 1:

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Donna Hall
Host and storyteller sharing personal narratives from her upbringing in a crime-influenced family, focusing on themes of survival, empowerment, and trauma.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Hi The Hall Closet podcast

    Hi,

    I do have one crime along with petition link I want to email you to cover with show notes on this any upcoming episode

    so do you guys have email I can submit to you guys to publish

    and petition link change org is about freedom to free the 3 girls from abusive harm after mother and young man forced abused sexual harassment abuse forced shaving daughter hair bald and posted on YouTube and social media to embarrass committed crime and young man who stripped 2 young innocent women into nude ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
    United States3 months ago
  • The Hall Closet

    I lived in this town and never heard about this. Things were kept quiet back then.

    I can’t believe she had to endure what she went thru.

    She tells her story and it really draws you in.

    I can’t wait for the next episode. I’ve been telling my friends to listen to this podcast of this crime that happened in our town.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loribinnc
    United Statesa year ago
  • WOW JUST WOW

    I came across this podcast by accident and thank the good lord I did. This woman tells her story with such grace and poise despite what someone would think. Unbelievably raw and honest - the end had me in tears!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookieslaya
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the intimate and emotional storytelling, highlighting the authenticity and depth of personal experiences shared.
Many find the content both riveting and heartbreaking, often recommending it to friends and family for its unique perspective on crime and resilience.
Some reviews emphasize the host's ability to engage listeners, drawing them into her narrative with a blend of honesty and vulnerability.

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S2E9 "The Most Incredible Jailhouse Lawyer"
Q: What part of your story do people usually get wrong or gloss over?
Calvin emphasized that rules and procedural hurdles often have more weight than justice or individual rights in the legal system.
S2E9 "The Most Incredible Jailhouse Lawyer"
Q: What about the law did you fall in love with, Calvin?
Calvin was drawn to criminal law because of the power it gives him to help people.
S2E9 "The Most Incredible Jailhouse Lawyer"
Q: What was the emotional breaking point for you inside prison that made you say, I have to fight not just for me, but for others?
Calvin felt a pressing urgency after realizing that he was on a unit with death-sentenced inmates, and he sought to save himself and help others, leading him to pursue legal knowledge.
S2E3 Meet Noah
Q: What is the hardest part of representing someone you believe is innocent?
The real struggle comes when you have to deal with the potential of an innocent person spending their life in prison due to mandatory minimums.
S2E3 Meet Noah
Q: Noah, can you tell me a little bit about your job?
I'm a criminal defense attorney, and I've been practicing for 23 years, handling personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration matters.

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The podcast offers a unique perspective on true crime, as it is narrated from the inside by someone who grew up amidst a lower-tier crime family near Philadelphia. The host, Donna Hall, shares her tumultuous experiences growing up in an environment rife with dysfunction and crime, involving family members who made national headlines. Listeners are engaged with deeply personal narratives that reflect on systemic failures, familial betrayal, and the quest for empowerment amid tumultuous circumstances. Unique stories of resilience, survival, and the complexities of family dynamics form the crux of this captivating series, allowing the audience to explore the emotional and societal implications of crime beyond just the events themselves.

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3. Kathy Sherlock
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