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Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around The Block

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Facing federal prison or navigating the system from the outside? Adjusting to life after prison and building a new one? Looking for ways to make the system work better? Maybe just curious? Around the Block, presented by Federal Prison Authorities' Bruce W. Cameron and Susan M. Giddings, unlocks the world of prisons and the road to reentry. Bruce and Susan bring decades of adult federal corrections experience to their audience. Join them and their guests as they cover topics from presentence reports and prison policy to the impacts of legislation and the barriers to successful reentry. Tune in...

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Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

Catching Up 04.11.2024

This episode of the Concierge Coaches Show features Bruce and Wayne catching up and discussing various topics. Bruce talks about his work in counseling and coaching; he also mentions that his oldest son is following in his footsteps by being in the mental health field, after talking about their work Bruce and Wayne transition to discussing this year's election between Trump and Harris. They give t...

Ham Radios 23.09.2024

This episode of the Concierge Coaches Show Bruce and Wayne has special guest Anthony Burokas. He is a re-appearing guest and, along with Bruce, has experience with radios and online communications. Anthony shares how they could use their radios to help someone hurt at a festival. It shows how radios are effective in real life and are not just hobbies. He also goes over how cross-country communicat...

"Unlocking Federal Time Credits" Pt.2 16.09.2024

In this episode of the Concierge Coaches Show, Bruce has on returning guest Dr. Susan Giddings. She is the co-author of "Unlocking Federal Time Credits" with Bruce. Both go over the FSA (First Step Act) process and how to acquire time credits so inmates can be released early from Federal Prison. Dr. Giddings also goes over halfway house placement and how inmates can work to their homes and eventua...

"American Greed" 05.08.2024

This episode of the Concierge Coaches Show, which features Bruce and Wayne, features special guest Ross Mandell. Ross was featured in American Greed and has completed his prison sentence. Ross now helps people through his financial coaching website and YouTube channel. Within the episode, Ross discusses the mismanagement of finances within the US government and the problems involved. He also goes...

"Unlocking Federal Time Credits" 29.07.2024

Susan Giddings and Bruce Cameron, co-authors of Unlocking Federal Time Credits: A Guide for Attorneys, Inmates, and Families, discuss various aspects of the First Step Act and Federal Time Credits. Along with other issues, they cover how time credits are earned, how they differ from Good Conduct Time, the impact of waiting lists and declining programs, participation in the Residential Drug Abuse P...

Police officer; "The First 48" 22.07.2024

This episode of the Concierge Coaches Show has special guest Matt Frazier, who is a former Tulsa police officer and was on the smash hit show "The First 48". He considered entering the fitness industry during his early years but ultimately applied as a police officer in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His work covered multiple fields; he was involved in narcotics, robberies, and eventually homicide with his part...

"Weight Loss Today" 01.07.2024

On this episode of the Concierge Coaches Show, Bruce and Wayne have special guests Jeremy and Stephanie Gonser. They are part of a health and fitness company called Weight Loss Today. Jeremy and Stephanie have been married for 29 years and have been into fitness for decades. As we age, losing weight and keeping it off becomes more difficult, so they launched a company to help others lose weight an...

Detective 10.06.2024

This episode of the Concierge Coaches Show has Bruce has special guest, Dave Walker. Dave is on the A&E show, "The First 48," and has decades of experience with law enforcement. Dave explains how working in a detective unit is like a baseball team; each person has a role, and you can't have too many of one person. They rely on each other and must have good chemistry. Dave goes over the show's impa...

Detective 15.04.2024

Bruce has on special guest Detective Jason White. Jason is a detective who appears on the show "First 48". Jason was exposed to law enforcement from a very young age, his father was a highway patrolman. When Jason was 18, he moved to Oklahoma and started working for the Baptist Burn Center, he did this for 6 years until eventually finding himself going through surgical scrub tech training. He woul...

Life Coach 08.04.2024

This week Bruce has a special guest iLan Azoulai. He is a life coach who specializes in spiritual growth and manifestation. He also focuses on the relationships with people and the world around us, helping us understand our lives better. Finding the systematic cause is a big part of his practice and he seeks to understand the spiritual ramifications of those causes. iLan uses sound bowl training w...

Certified Coach 25.03.2024

On this week's episode we have special guest Caroline Chatham, she is a realtor in Dallas and Baylor University graduate. She has received her IFC approved Coaching Ceritification and is currently seeing clients. Bruce and Caroline talk about one of her clients who she has work with for 10 plus years. A subset of her clients are on the spectrum. This has allowed her to help a different population...

Mental Health Technician 18.03.2024

This week Bruce and Wayne have special guest Sherrod Ellis, who is a former associate of Bruce's, they met in 1998. Bruce coached Sherrod and put him on the path to his master's in chemical dependence counseling and life coaching certification. Sherrod has worked at John Peter Smith Hospital as a mental health technician. He details his experiences there and how it helped prepare him to interact w...

Certified Life Coach 04.03.2024

On this week's episode of the Concierge Coaches Show Bruce and Wayne have on special guest Drew Taunton. Drew is a recent graduate from Auburn University, graduating with academic honors and receiving his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. He is a certified life coach and is also in the process of obtaining his Masters in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. Bruce asks Drew about his process of...

Music Producer; Artist 22.01.2024

This week Bruce and Wayne have special guests Pac Manson and P-Wig. P-Wig is a musical artist and Pac is in charge of the record label and producing P-Wig's music (Gutta Mouth Records). Both Bruce and Pac have known P-Wig since 2009, as P-Wig progressed in his music career he partnered with Pac and joined his label, "Gutta Mouth Records". In February P-Wig and Pac are going on tour in DC and all a...

Athlete, Sales Rep 08.01.2024

On this week's episode, Bruce and Wayne have guest Tracy Klimczak. Tracy is a former baseball player as well as a former SaladMaster executive with Wayne. He is originally from Canada and has an extensive history of playing sports growing up. He dives into the lessons he learned during that period of his life. After college, he started as a door-to-door sales rep and began his journey to work his...

Financial Services Advisor 11.12.2023

This week's episode special guest Alec Hrynyshyn. He is a financial services advisor and is an avid UFC fan. The beginning segment of the show goes behind the scenes of the UFC and how Bruce and Alec got involved in the sport. They discuss the humility of the fighters and how they are willing to interact with fans. However, both express negative experiences with certain fighters. They also talk ab...

post-Thanksgiving observation 27.11.2023

This week Bruce and Wayne catch up with post-Thanksgiving observations. Wayne discusses the importance of having the right personnel in a business and having a positive community containing workers and their leaders. Wayne also elaborates on how his personality meshes well with his sales job so he can relate with his clients. Bruce and Wayne discuss a eulogy Wayne will be giving at a family funera...

Inside the Prison System 06.11.2023

On this week's podcast Bruce has on special guest Debbie D. , who has experience surviving the Federal prison system through her incarcerated loved one. She spoke about the process of the major change in her life and how Bruce (Prison Consultant/Coach) was a great source of help. She also talks about how the experience was for her loved one and the challenges they both went through during the Covi...

Licensed Professional Counselor 23.09.2023

This week on the Concierge Coaches Show Bruce has on special guest Lori Vann, she is a licensed professional counselor and has been in private practice since 1998. In 2008, she invested fully into her private practice that offers an array of services including coaching mental health professionals. She also is an author and has written 5 books. Vann also has a podcast called, "Crazy Simple". Later...

BKFC (Bare-Knuckle fighting) 18.09.2023

On this week's episode of the Concierge Coaches Show, Bruce and Wayne have special guest Jewlz Grey. Jewlz is a part of BKFC (Bare-Knuckle fighting). Jewlz helps with scouting, negotiating fights, and helps make matches in the female fighters division. Jewlz talks about the format of the fights how they are fast-paced and how BKFC makes the fights as safe as possible. We the difference between box...

Leadership Qualities 11.09.2023

This week Bruce and Wayne open the show with talk of the Dallas Cowboys and College Football. Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team are taking college football to the next level. They explore the lessons of success that people can learn from this team and how dressing for success is an essential habit to have. Wayne and Bruce talk about the leaders of college football, the lessons they teac...

"Cheaters" 21.08.2023

On this week's episode of the Conciege Coaches show Bruce and Wayne feature special guest Detetctive Daniel Gomez. He is the lead detective on the show, Cheaters. He started his career in Dallas as a peace officer. After 10 years and moving forward on his career path, he was approached to be on the show, Cheaters. He was the main detective on the show for 22 years and is now currently a private in...

Children and Adolescent Counseling and Coaching 31.07.2023

This week Bruce and Wayne have special guest Dr. Kay Trotter, she is a life coach and has been in private practice for 17 years. She has an individual/group practice where she focuses on children/adolescent counseling and coaching. Her practice covers service for children as young as two and adults as old as 82. The diverse spectrum has allowed them to help more people and expand their brand. Dr....

The Cares Act 17.07.2023

On this week's podcast Bruce and Wayne have special guest Shelley Collins. Ms. Collins is a former Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate. She is a benefactor of the Cares Act. She had a 30-month sentence but was able to cut it down to 15 months. Miss Collins was found guilty of Medicaid Fraud and was not able to go to trial. Through her experience, she is now thankful for that past missed opportunity....

Amateur Radio Operation 10.07.2023

This week's episode features special guest Anthony Burokas, he has 25 years of experience with film and has been part of local Emmy-nominated broadcasts. Early in the show, Bruce goes over his past with radios and how he worked his way up in the broadcasting world. Anthony talks about the first radio he owned and how he got his HAM radio license and explains the differences between various radios....

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