What is Ear Hustle on Apple Podcasts?
Ear Hustle on Apple Podcasts Ear Hustle brings you the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration.
Where does Ear Hustle work?
The Ear Hustle team works in the San Francisco Bay Area, both in San Quentin State Prison’s media lab and from offices on the outside, to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny and always honest.
What is the Ear Hustle mixtape?
At Ear Hustle, we hear more from listeners about music than almost any other topic. In response, we bring you the Ear Hustle Mixtape, including stories about an unlikely instrument that’s been showing up on the yard at San Quentin, Native American sweat lodges and music, and getting the band back together post-incarceration.
How is earear Hustle funded?
Ear Hustle was created and is produced as a labor of love. All monies earned through sponsorships and donations are invested directly back into the project to cover the cost of production, including paying Nigel for her role in co-producing, co-hosting and shepherding the show from San Quentin to the public.
What happened to Ear Hustle podcast?
As of Season 4, Woods continues to make the podcast from outside prison, while Rahsaan "New York" Thomas was announced as a new co-host for recordings done inside San Quentin. By September 2021, Ear Hustle episodes had been downloaded over 54 million times.
Where can I listen to Ear Hustle?
Ear Hustle on Apple Podcasts. Ear Hustle brings you the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration.
How many listeners does Ear Hustle have?
Today, episodes have been downloaded nearly 60 million times. The show is also broadcast to incarcerated communities, including in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions and in the U.K. in collaboration with the Prison Radio Association.
Is Ear Hustle coming back?
Ear Hustle is back with season four, starting June 5.
Who are the hosts of Ear Hustle?
Rahsaan Thomas, the Ear Hustle host, on clemency and life after prison: 'I want to tell our stories'Along with being a podcast host, writer and youth mentor, Thomas is also the co-founder of a prison non-profit. ... The Pulitzer finalist was granted clemency by the California governor, Gavin Newsom, this month.More items...•
Who started ear hustle?
Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor started the podcast Ear Hustle when Woods was a prisoner in San Quentin. Woods' sentence was recently commuted, but the two continue to tell stories of life behind bars.
What is ear hustling?
Ear hustler implies a person is eavesdropping or spreading rumors to take advantage of private information in some way, usually at the expense of the person being listened in on or gossiped about.
What makes a podcast a podcast?
The dictionary definition of a podcast is: A digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically. The term Podcast is actually a portmanteau of iPod and Broadcast.
What is the ear hustle?
Ear Hustle brings you the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration. The podcast is a partnership between Nigel Poor, a Bay Area visual artist, and Earlonne Woods, formerly incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and was co-founded with former San Quentin resident Antwan Williams. The Ear Hustle team works in the San Francisco Bay Area, both in San Quentin State Prison’s media lab and from offices on the outside, to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny and always honest. Episodes offer a nuanced view of people involved with the American prison system and those reintegrating into society after serving time.
Who is the acting Warden on the Ear Hustle?
As always, big thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of... A year after George Floyd’s death at the hands of a police officer, the Ear Hustle team and friends talk about their first interactions with cops, the role of empathy, and whether those relationships can ever change.
Is Ear Hustle on Radiotopia?
Being incarcerated doesn’t always mean staying in one place. Ear Hustle kicks off Season Six with stories from inside the vans and buses that carry people to and between prisons. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Broomfield for their support. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.
Ear Hustle Extra: A Call from Sacramento
We’re between seasons but have an exciting update to share with listeners: Our friend and colleague Rahsaan “New York” Thomas’ prison sentence has been commuted by California Governor Gavin Newsom. What does this mean for Rahsaan’s release from San Quentin? ...
Ear Hustle Presents: Written Off
While Ear Hustle works on its next season, which starts March 2, we wanted to introduce you to the podcast Written Off. It features formerly incarcerated young writers talking about their journeys and creative processes. In this episode, host Walter ...
Camp Grace
This past fall, we followed a group of kids into Salinas Valley State Prison to spend two days with their dads, whom they hadn’t seen in years. Through music, crafts, and games, the idea behind Camp Grace is to put ...
Tray, Tumbler, Spork
Earlier this year, some of the Ear Hustle team spent a month living under a specific set of constraints informed by the daily routines of our inside colleagues, changing the way we ate, got dressed, and exercised. The goal wasn’t ...
Yard of Dreams
Sports in prison are more than just games. They can be an outlet for stress, the realization of dreams deferred, or a positive way to prove oneself to peers and family. In this episode, one player battles for acceptance and ...
Counting Lines
Going to prison in your home country can be disorienting enough. What about when you’re new to the culture, don’t speak the language, and are thousands of miles from family and friends? Three Americans describe their experiences of incarceration in ...
Taxx Is Tripping
What does it take to be bonnaroo in prison? We explore the creative ways people inside transform and beautify their physical selves and their living environment, using whatever they can find within prison walls. As always, big thanks to Lt. ...
Who is the acting Warden on Ear Hustle?
You can find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a listener-supported network of independent, artist-owned podcasts.
How many times has Leslie been in prison?
Ear Hustle. Leslie has served more time in prison than anyone we’ve ever interviewed on the show: over half a century, for a crime committed when she was 19. Four times, the parole board has deemed her fit for release. Each time, California’s governor denied it.
What episode does Curtis appear in?
Curtis first appeared in the episode Left Behind , and later in the episode I Want the Fairy Tale. As always, thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of the show. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com.
Is Ear Hustle on Radiotopia?
Being incarcerated doesn’t always mean staying in one place. Ear Hustle kicks off Season Six with stories from inside the vans and buses that carry people to and between prisons. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Broomfield for their support. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.
What is ear hustle?
Ear Hustle was created and is produced as a labor of love. All monies earned through sponsorships and donations are invested directly back into the project to cover the cost of production. To date, revenue does not cover the entire cost of producing the show; PRX absorbs the extra expenses.
Who commuted Earlonne's sentence?
In November 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown commuted Earlonne’s sentence after 21 years of incarceration. Upon his release, Earlonne was hired by PRX as a full-time producer for Ear Hustle, and he continues to work with Nigel, contributing stories about re-entry. Co-producer, Co-host, Co-creator. Co-producer, Co-host.
Who is Earlonne on PRX?
You can hear more about it in this bonus episode. Earlonne is now employed by PRX as a full-time producer with Ear Hustle , and is busy reporting on re-entry stories and daily life for formerly incarcerated people, while also documenting his own experiences. He still co-hosts the show with Nigel.
Does Ear Hustle pay the men?
In following institutional protocol from CDCR, Ear Hustle is not allowed to directly pay the men working on the show. Beyond monetary compensation, the men involved with Ear Hustle production are learning marketable skills that can help them job search once they leave prison.
