As the Coronavirus pandemic locks down parts of America and the world, we revisit an episode from 2018 about how the San Quentin community manages a prison lockdown. During a San Quentin lockdown, the prison grinds to a halt, and men are confined to their cells 24 hours a day. What causes a lockdown, and how do guys survive the wait when boredom, uncertainty, hunger and isolation can push them over the edge? A heads-up: this episode contains discussion of suicide and self-harm — listener discretion is advised. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

As the Coronavirus pandemic locks down parts of America and the world, we revisit an episode from 2018 about how the San Quentin community manages a prison lockdown. During a San Quentin lockdown, the prison grinds to a halt, and men are confined to their cells 24 hours a day. What causes a lockdown, and how do guys survive the wait when boredom, uncertainty, hunger and isolation can push them over the edge? A heads-up: this episode contains discussion of suicide and self-harm — listener discretion is advised. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

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Locked Down Again

In prison, almost everyone has a nickname, and whether true or not, nearly every nickname has a story behind it. If that story is good enough, it might just become the stuff of legend. A heads-up: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Find a full list of episode credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and get the details on our T-shirt design contest. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Bloomfield for their support of the new season, and to <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native</a>, <a href="https://www.article.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</a>, Sony Music Entertainment, Wrongful Conviction and Stanford Children’s Hospital for sponsoring this episode.

In prison, almost everyone has a nickname, and whether true or not, nearly every nickname has a story behind it. If that story is good enough, it might just become the stuff of legend. A heads-up: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and get the details on our T-shirt design contest. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Bloomfield for their support of the new season, and to Native, Article, Sony Music Entertainment, Wrongful Conviction and Stanford Children’s Hospital for sponsoring this episode.

Myths & Monikers

In honor of the launch of “Over the Road,” Radiotopia’s new show about long-haul trucking, Earlonne and Nigel talk with a formerly incarcerated truck driver about being a woman in a male-dominated profession, and about how she stays safe on the open road. This episode is part of a network-wide project to welcome “<a href="https://apple.co/31AvmCJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Over the Road</a>” into the Radiotopia family. Head to <a href="https://www.overtheroad.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overtheroad.fm</a> for more information about the show.

In honor of the launch of “Over the Road,” Radiotopia’s new show about long-haul trucking, Earlonne and Nigel talk with a formerly incarcerated truck driver about being a woman in a male-dominated profession, and about how she stays safe on the open road. This episode is part of a network-wide project to welcome “Over the Road” into the Radiotopia family. Head to overtheroad.fm for more information about the show.

Ear Hustle Extra: In It for the Long Haul

Back in 2016, our podcast network, Radiotopia, made the Ear Hustle dream a reality. In honor of Radiotopia’s annual fundraiser, Nigel and Earlonne dream a little about what other podcasts they might make one day. To support the network that supports Ear Hustle’s dreams, visit <a href="http://www.radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">radiotopia.fm</a> today.

Back in 2016, our podcast network, Radiotopia, made the Ear Hustle dream a reality. In honor of Radiotopia’s annual fundraiser, Nigel and Earlonne dream a little about what other podcasts they might make one day. To support the network that supports Ear Hustle’s dreams, visit radiotopia.fm today.

A Message from Ear Hustle

Surprise! In this season four bonus episode, Earlonne sits down with Ear Hustle co-founder and sound design contributor, Antwan “Banks” Williams, who was recently released from San Quentin after serving 13 years in prison. The two talk about Antwan’s time inside, the person he’s become during those years, his work with Ear Hustle and his musical ambitions for the future. Find a full list of episode credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson, Warden Ron Davis and Krissi Khokhobashvili for their support of the show. And thanks to you, as ever, for listening.

Surprise! In this season four bonus episode, Earlonne sits down with Ear Hustle co-founder and sound design contributor, Antwan “Banks” Williams, who was recently released from San Quentin after serving 13 years in prison. The two talk about Antwan’s time inside, the person he’s become during those years, his work with Ear Hustle and his musical ambitions for the future. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson, Warden Ron Davis and Krissi Khokhobashvili for their support of the show. And thanks to you, as ever, for listening.

Ear Hustle Extra: Antwan Williams, Journeyist

Tom was a cop; Jason was a teenager in a gang. One night in 1997, they had a violent encounter that Tom describes as “inevitable.” In our season finale, Tom and Jason relate the story of that night, and the series of events that unfolded in the years afterward. Find a full list of episode credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native</a>, <a href="https://www.epix.com/series/godfather-of-harlem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EPIX</a> and <a href="https://betterhelp.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a> for sponsoring this episode. And thanks to you for tuning in through all of season four!

Tom was a cop; Jason was a teenager in a gang. One night in 1997, they had a violent encounter that Tom describes as “inevitable.” In our season finale, Tom and Jason relate the story of that night, and the series of events that unfolded in the years afterward. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and Native, EPIX and BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. And thanks to you for tuning in through all of season four!

Tell Christy I Love Her

Historically, death sentences in California have led to eventual execution by the state. But these days, public opinion and state protocol are in flux, and the future is uncertain for those on death row at San Quentin. Find a full list of episode credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native</a>, <a href="https://www.epix.com/series/godfather-of-harlem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EPIX</a> and <a href="https://betterhelp.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a> for sponsoring this episode. And stay tuned for our season four finale, in two weeks!

Historically, death sentences in California have led to eventual execution by the state. But these days, public opinion and state protocol are in flux, and the future is uncertain for those on death row at San Quentin. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and Native, EPIX and BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. And stay tuned for our season four finale, in two weeks!

Chicken on the Bone

Sleep, soundtracks and signing in prison — the Ear Hustle crew tackles questions from listeners about these topics and more, in this season’s “Catch a Kite” episode. Plus, we’ll share some of our favorite listener-generated Ear Hustle theme remixes. Spoiler alert: harps ahead. Find a full list of episode credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and <a href="https://70millionpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lantigua Williams &amp; Co.</a> and <a href="https://betterhelp.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp</a> for sponsoring this episode.

Sleep, soundtracks and signing in prison — the Ear Hustle crew tackles questions from listeners about these topics and more, in this season’s “Catch a Kite” episode. Plus, we’ll share some of our favorite listener-generated Ear Hustle theme remixes. Spoiler alert: harps ahead. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and Lantigua Williams &amp; Co. and BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.

Catch a Kite 4

Getting a job after serving time is crucial to rebuilding your life, but a criminal record inevitably gets in the way. Four people share stories about how their time inside both helped prep them for jobs outside and impacted their getting back to work. Find a full list of episode credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/music/#remix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download and remix</a> our theme song (remixes are due Aug. 31, so get yours in soon!!), sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. As always, thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and <a href="https://70millionpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lantigua Williams &amp; Co.</a> and <a href="https://audible.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a> for sponsoring this episode.

Getting a job after serving time is crucial to rebuilding your life, but a criminal record inevitably gets in the way. Four people share stories about how their time inside both helped prep them for jobs outside and impacted their getting back to work. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also download and remix our theme song (remixes are due Aug. 31, so get yours in soon!!), sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. As always, thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and Lantigua Williams &amp; Co. and Audible for sponsoring this episode.

Life Shows Up

Running a prison takes a lot of work, and not just by the staff running the place. At San Quentin inmates work regular jobs, earn pennies on the hour and often supplement their income with a side hustle. Find a full list of episode credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/music/#remix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download and remix</a> our theme song (do it!), sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. Thanks also to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and <a href="http://article.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</a>, <a href="https://70millionpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lantigua Williams &amp; Co.</a> and <a href="http://nativedeodorant.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native</a> for sponsoring this episode.

Running a prison takes a lot of work, and not just by the staff running the place. At San Quentin inmates work regular jobs, earn pennies on the hour and often supplement their income with a side hustle. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also download and remix our theme song (do it!), sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Thanks also to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and Article, Lantigua Williams &amp; Co. and Native for sponsoring this episode.

Snack Money

I think we can all agree: It’s high time we devoted a full episode to the music of San Quentin. Thanks to all of the musicians who talked with us for this episode, and shared their songs. Find a full list of credits at <a href="http://earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can also <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/music/#remix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download and remix</a> our theme song (do it!), sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX. Thanks also to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and <a href="http://article.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</a> and <a href="https://70millionpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lantigua Williams &amp; Co.</a> for sponsoring this episode.

I think we can all agree: It’s high time we devoted a full episode to the music of San Quentin. Thanks to all of the musicians who talked with us for this episode, and shared their songs. Find a full list of credits at earhustlesq.com, where you can also download and remix our theme song (do it!), sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Thanks also to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and Article and Lantigua Williams &amp; Co. for sponsoring this episode.

Inside Music

How does dating work in your 30s when you’ve been locked up since you were 15? How soon do you share your incarceration history with new love interests? And how the hell does online dating work? Recently released men and women muse about all of it, and one former San Quentin inmate tries to make a beeline from the gates to the altar. Thanks to <a href="https://www.article.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</a> and the <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Red Cross</a> for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX.

How does dating work in your 30s when you’ve been locked up since you were 15? How soon do you share your incarceration history with new love interests? And how the hell does online dating work? Recently released men and women muse about all of it, and one former San Quentin inmate tries to make a beeline from the gates to the altar. Thanks to Article and the American Red Cross for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to earhustlesq.com, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.

I Want the Fairy Tale

Serving a prison sentence is hard, but getting out isn’t exactly a cakewalk, either. A lot depends on who’s waiting for you, what you have lined up on the outside and how you handle the regular pressures of life after incarceration. Thanks to <a href="https://www.article.com/earhustle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</a> and the <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Red Cross</a> for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX.

Serving a prison sentence is hard, but getting out isn’t exactly a cakewalk, either. A lot depends on who’s waiting for you, what you have lined up on the outside and how you handle the regular pressures of life after incarceration. Thanks to Article and the American Red Cross for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to earhustlesq.com, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.

Kissing the Concrete

Hardly anyone writes letters anymore. On the streets it’s all texting, posting, sharing and liking. But in prison, pens, paper, envelopes and stamps are highly prized, and still considered an essential lifeline to the outside world. Thanks to <a href="https://www.article.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Article</a> for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX.

Hardly anyone writes letters anymore. On the streets it’s all texting, posting, sharing and liking. But in prison, pens, paper, envelopes and stamps are highly prized, and still considered an essential lifeline to the outside world. Thanks to Article for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to earhustlesq.com, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.

Respect the Paper

Ear Hustle is back with season four! Let’s get oriented: to a new format and a new inside host, and through the stories of guys learning the prison ropes in Reception, while they wait to find out where they’ll serve their time. A heads-up: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Thanks to <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HelloFresh</a> for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">earhustlesq.com</a>, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>, from PRX.

Ear Hustle is back with season four! Let’s get oriented: to a new format and a new inside host, and through the stories of guys learning the prison ropes in Reception, while they wait to find out where they’ll serve their time. A heads-up: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode. For a full list of credits and to find out more about the show, head to earhustlesq.com, where you can sign up for our newsletter and order a T-shirt, sticker pack or mug. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.

Excuse Me on the Tier

Ear Hustle brings you stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it. The podcast is a partnership between Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams, currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and Nigel Poor, a Bay Area artist. The team works in San Quentin’s media lab to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny and always honest, offering a nuanced view of people living within the American prison system.

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