Prison POD

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I produce and host a podcast for people who are incarcerated called the Prison POD. Season 4 will be sent to Edovo tablets in jails and prisons across the country, July 2025
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I have a BA in Sociology, concentration in Crime, Law, & Justice. Minors in Peace and Reconciliation Studies, and Native American Studies. I have a MA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Peace Studies.
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Prison PODMar 10

PrisonPOD Season 5 Episode 9 - Features Holly Bot -

In this episode of the Prison Pod, host Valerie Cartonio speaks with Holly Bott, a former inmate who served a 12-year sentence in a Minnesota women's prison. Holly shares her journey from a troubled life marked by depression and a difficult marriage to finding faith and purpose during her incarceration. She discusses the challenges of adjusting to prison life, the importance of coping mechanisms, and the transformative power of spirituality. Holly also reflects on her experiences with family, the impact of her past on her children, and the significance of second chances in life. Her story is one of resilience, hope, and the desire to help others who are struggling.

https://youtu.be/VyTO8kVnf94?si=tGhxHPmadEhuApHO

Holly Bot - talks about her experience in a women's prison - PrisonPOD Season 5 Episode 9

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Prison PODMar 3
https://youtu.be/8IHZmC00MyE?si=jSskdWv_Ovoww9-w
Rap Artist "X-Raided" joins the PrisonPOD - Season 5 Episode 8

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Dr. Robert Mossi Alexander is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, educator, and nationally sought-after speaker whose work centers on justice, healing, and human dignity. A proud son of East Oakland, he transformed his lived experiences into a lifelong commitment to uplifting justice-impacted communities. His documentaries Reclaiming Our Humanity and Burning for Justice have screened across the country, sparking powerful conversations on trauma, resilience, and systems change.
Dr. Alexander is the Founder of Hood To Higher Ed and Awkwaaba Academics, organizations dedicated to expanding educational access, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and college pathways for system-impacted students. As Counselor/Coordinator for A²MEND at Laney College in Oakland, CA, he empowers Black male scholars through mentorship, leadership development, and culturally responsive support.
He has taught inside San Quentin through the Mount Tamalpais College program, presented at universities and national conferences, and partnered with schools, nonprofits, and justice-reform organizations to provide professional development rooted in equity and liberation.
A storyteller, educator, and advocate, Dr. Alexander uses film and education to ignite hope, inspire action, and challenge the systems that confine our communities. He believes in the transformative power of voice, culture, and second chances.
Website: https://hood2highereducation.com
Prison PODFeb 19
Season 5 of the PrisonPOD
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBsIouxvPau_TYQAdpFUa_N42xFAg5JcW&si=Fxi0xtPUlG9gem1m
SEASON 5 - PRISON POD

January 2026 brings you a brand new Season of the Prison POD - We start off with Percy Pitzer from Pitzer Family Education Foundation

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Prison PODFeb 18

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Prison PODFeb 12
The PrisonPOD podcast can be heard by over One Million People in jails and prisons across the Country! Find out how you can support the work of the PrisonPOD:
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Prison PODFeb 6
PrisonPOD Productions
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