Notes From The Pen

Bobby understanding how living in a giant void in prison, affects his perception of what life on the outside looks like when he's released next month. How to build a mental construct of life outside of prison.  You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com And check out the  GoFundMe  to help with Bobby’s new start   https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-he...

Alright, so this is a repeat. Look, the weather in Michigan is crapy, they keep closing the prison yard, and Bobby has been a bit down lately so coordinating prison phone time has been a bitch this week. I spent over 30 mins trying to figure out which ep to replay, it's after 10 pm and this old lady is tired, so I threw a dart and it landed on this one. Which by the way is a good one! So there...

Bobby grapples with understanding his mood changes while recording these episodes, and returning from the black hole of prison. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com And check out the  GoFundMe  to help with Bobby’s new start   https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter:  https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instagram:  https://ww...

A close call at the prison phone kiosk is a reminder of the lack of phone-line integrity with the newer inmates. Bobby also reflects on the emotions of re-visiting the places that he shared with Monica, and the feeling of floating between prison and the future. Last, the story of a man who was left as brain dead, and after a long battle was able to slowly regain his life with the love and support...

Bobby shares how prison affects his OCD and what he's learned about it during his 12 years behind bars, and what topic to talk about on his last episode in prison. He also mentions Leo Stanley, America's Dr. Frankenstein, who experimented with testicular transplants on inmates from 1913 - 1951. He took testicles from dead civilians and transplanted them in inmates believing it would stop criminal...

Bobby talks about the art pieces he's currently working on. To learn more please go to our website https://www.notesfromthepen.com/new-page-31

Bobby is experiencing more stress the closer he gets to the door, he's never passed a mirror he didn't like, the art desert in prison, and subverting the gate keepers. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com And check out the  GoFundMe  to help with Bobby’s new start   https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter:  https://tw...

Come spin a few laps on the prison yard with Bobby and Co-Host JD. There's a bunkie in the cube that holds on to his feelings until they boil over, and hoarding in prison is a real thing for Bobby. This episode is on the short side because...well...it's a prison podcast, Bobby's a bit down, JD is out of town, and mama c needs to get this out by tomorrow, so I'm using a back up epis...

Bobby, standing on the threshold of freedom after 12 years, grapples with the rollercoaster of feelings that comes with it. He recounts his initial surge of anxiety when well-meaning parents, in a sincere effort to help, made a significant decision about his life on the outside without his input. For someone whose past 12 years have been entirely controlled by others, this felt like a continuation...

Bobby and Co-host JD are back this week and dive into how easy it is to imagine you'd never end up in prison. "There but for the grace of God go I." Have you ever had that extra beer, or glass of wine, and got behind the wheel? There's a difference between intended violent criminal actions, and accidents, but the media and general population don't always make that distinction...

Bobby is sick, so we're not able to record this week. He's okay, just feeling under the weather. I thought I'd play this one again because it ties into Bobby's last year of prison. Even though this was recorded in 2021 it talks about 'lasts' which is what Bobby is going through for the next 3 moths. We'll be back next week with a new recording, so stay tuned. Bobby hits...

Who is your favorite Diaz Brother, Shane Gillis is a big boy, the tattoos you get in the real world take on a whole new meaning behind bars, placing new inmates in max security joints lead the fresh inmates down the fraternity path, and POC (Paint On Canvas) art. Plus a post show clip. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com And check out the  GoFundM...

Michale Bay movies, an emotional dilemma on the prison yard and, for the first time in history, the Federal Bureau Of Prisons (BOP) has appointed a former inmate to the position of Deputy Director. Will this appointment mark a turning point in prison reform? Bobby shares his thoughts on the man responsible for this decision, and what it means to someone still serving a prison sentence.  You can re...

Join a conversation that begins with mythology and how others may view an individual. Bobby reflects on the mistakes and missteps of youth, the moments that, in hindsight, make us wince. But this isn't just about regret; it's about growth and exploring how confronting our past selves can be a powerful catalyst for change. How would others from your past describe you? Have you ever looked back at y...

Prison culture encompasses the values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors that emerge within a prison environment. What happens when this culture changes? Bobby shares valuable insight on how prison is shaped by the 'prison code', a set of unwritten rules crucial for maintaining order and safety within prison. What happens when what was once order among convicts is becoming chaos? You can read...

Bobby talks about joining the Marines, priority changes as we age, and just trying to get across the line during his last few months in prison. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com And check out the  GoFundMe  to help with Bobby’s new start   https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter:  https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePen Instag...

Bobby shares his parole news, someone is looking for Mark, and getting excited about stand-up. Plus, don't miss a post show clip of mama c and Bobby talking about how his parole news was delivered.  You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.com   And check out the GoFundMe  to help with Bobby’s new start  https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-...

Prison phones have been down for a few days, which means Bobby hasn't been able to call to record an episode, so I'm using unpublished recording with JD from last month. We promise next week we'll have an update on Bobby's parole hearing process.  You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com And check out the  GoFundMe  to help with Bobby’s new start   htt...

With Bobby's upcoming parole hearing, it's been a bit challenging getting into the mindset of recording lately, as you'll hear. In this episode Bobby recounts his childhood experiences of feeling like an outsider in the only world he knew, and how those early experiences shaped his life. This one offers a crucial look at the nuances of identity, the hidden scars of childhood, and the search for se...

Bobby, just weeks away from his parole hearing, shares the anxieties and hopes swirling within him, and the culmination of 12 years spent preparing for this chance is finally here. But beyond the desire for release he reveals a deeper desire; to make this right again, and rebuild what he destroyed. Also, how can a system expect individuals to realistically reintegrate when their journey upon relea...

As Bobby prepares to sit in front the parole board, he shares the results of his PER (Parole Eligibility Report) and tries to interrupt the scoring process. The parole hearing isn't just about the legal process, it's about the human stories behind it. It's about yearning for a second chance, the fear of judgment, and the agonizing uncertainty of whether their past will forever define t...

Wy are some people inherently good and selfless? Annoyingly positive Bobby spins laps with the Pebbles in this episode as he shares his thoughts and feelings about altruism. What makes some people more caring and giving than others, and what is the bigger meaning of it all? You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com    And check out the  GoFundMe   to he...

Another inmate throws a racial slur at Bobby, and in prison that's a big deal so you have to take a stand. Bobby decides to take action, but the universe steps in with a lesson. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com    And check out the  GoFundMe   to help with Bobby’s new start   https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-a-new-start Twitter:  http...

Which movie had more of a social impact, a look at what's happening with recent political discord, and why the Democrats can't seem to get find their Joe Rogan. To continue listening how the left is all messed up, and how some people were outcast for using certain words that are now okay to say...join us on Patreon. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfr...

Bobby is so excited about new eye wear that it conjures feelings when he got his first pair of Air Jordans as a kid. Join us on Patreon to hear about finding the comedy line, and Bobby landing his dream job. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:    notesfromthepen.com And check out the  GoFundMe  to help with Bobby’s new start   https://www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-help-for-...