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Send a text Have you ever wondered what people rated prisons on Yelp? Well, wonder no more! Danny and Ariel cover a few Prison Yelp Reviews and its EFFIN hilarious! The beginning is raw as producers thought listeners should get an insight of what is said prior to "good content". 

Send a text Sergio Cardenas is a Medical Air Nurse who has worked for REACH for many years. In this episode, Sergio talks about the battles that he has faced as an Air Nurse and "ground" nurse when he responded to New Jersey right when the Pandemic hit. A very animated person, Sergio Cardenas is surely going to be a popular episode.

Send a text We invited three of our previous guests to completely take over the show! Somer (wife of an Officer), Heather (wife of an Officer) and Lydda (Correctional Officer) get together and shed light on some of the struggles they go through at home. This special episode is important because often times we tend to neglect our loved ones when consumed by the job. Remember, Family First!

Send a text *This show was recorded live at Ricochet R/C Raceway. Therefore, the first 15 minutes has slight background noise due to the excitement of the R/C's* Officer Gonzalez joins us for a second time (check him out on Episode #3) and speaks of his new position as a K9 officer. Listen in as he speaks of his K9 academy and his new partner, "TARGUS". 

Send a text Lieutenant Redona started his career in the Department of Corrections at Centinela on November 1993.  LT. Redona hung up the boots on April 30, 2021, and is ready to take on the world! Always motivated and filled with promising ideas, LT. Redona plans to stay busy with his family and business. Tune in to catch a glimpse of his successful 27 career in the toughest beat. 

Send a text Skeptical, cynicism, bitterness... These are some traits that those who walk their line develop as the years go by. Tune in as Ariel and guest co-host Ish speak and try to point out why this way of thinking happens. WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT 

Send a text Dr. Ashley Massimino is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who works for corrections. She is involved with many areas to include the Employee Assistance program. Her popular Instagram page, The Staff Assistant, is a resource to support correctional staff. The second part of this episode includes the person who monitors the very popular Instagram page, The Late Relief. Mostly misunder...

Send a text Have you ever experienced the horrors of being on work comp? Some outsiders looking in think they are on vacation, but the person not going to work often times deals with depression, financial burdens, and other stressors. Listen in as Cisneros (Big C) and Beltran from Tehachapi speak of their experience. Embrace yourselves as it gets fiesty during this conflicting subject! 

Send a text Art recently retired from the California Highway Patrol as a Captain. Art speaks of his "line" as well of what he did prior joining CHP. A very entertaining man with much knowledge, tune in and enjoy his interesting story. 

Send a text Dr. K speaks helps us identify what we are going through when we lose a loved one. She also suggests ways in how to help people who are dealing with loss. Listen in as Dr. K leads the Hot Mic team for this episode. 

Send a text Danny and Ariel speak of the importance on not getting complacent at work. Jobs can become routine, but on your line, OUR LINE, we cannot afford to get lazy.  The training department uset'a provide a very good video about WAKING UP! Explicit content. ENJOY

Send a text The Bad Mothers is a rock band made of officers.  Listen in as they speak on how they became a band and what this outlet means to them.  

Send a text Danny and guest Co-Host Ish talk about individuals who become mentors and seen as heroes. There are endless mentors on this line of work. Who do you look up to when working in the toughest beat? 

Send a text We all have dealt with a buddy fckr, a blue falcon, or a bravo foxtrot. Maybe you have accidentally buddy fcked someone and totally regret it. Danny and Ariel speak about times people get buddy fcked and how they have done it to someone else as well. DON'T TAKE ANY OF WHAT IS SAID PERSONAL! 

Send a text Counselor Velasco began her career working in the records department. She decided to make the jump to the "CUSTODY" side shortly after. Listen to her story that changed her career and life. 

Send a text Officer Beto Becerra talks about his line that includes: Police Officer, Investigator for Recording Agencies (Music), 10 years Private Investigator, and now high school Student Resource Officer in North Carolina. Officer Becerra speaks of some unfortunate experiences he had while on the job. TUNE IN!

Send a text LATE UPLOAD! The Hot Mic team is joined by Loshek in this HEAT. On this episode, we talk about some of the most popular prison movies. Often times people ask what movies they should watch to get a better understanding of what prison life (in the corrections side) is like. Listen in to see what movies compare to this line of work. 

Send a text Enjoy the lighter side of Hot Mic with this "HEAT" show!  On this episode of HMH, Allyson, Danny, and Ariel talk about items we carry while off the job. Many LE like to carry off-duty, but are we familiar with what we can and cannot do? What do you carry when in public?

Send a text Allyson Kellum, DSW, is a therapist who has worked with law enforcement personnel and their families. On this episode, she speaks on how we can work on issues that arise within the job. Look for Dr. Kellum on future shows as she will co-host when available. 

Send a text Overtime. Order over. Extra money for gifts... The holidays create stress from different angles. The Hot Mic team speaks of their opinions about the holidays and how sometimes its not always fun. 

Send a text Rudy has been a C/O for only four years but his mindset is well matured. Rudy speaks about the importance of the phrase "Sleep is for Suckers". This movement applies to those who want to succeed in life, work, sports, school, and especially family. 

Send a text We all have routines before heading to work (Pre Shift).  And we all do something different after work (Post Shift). Danny and Ariel discuss their Pre/Post shift routines in detail. Both point out how sometimes you do certain things without even thinking about it after doing the same routine for years. What is your pre/post shift?

Send a text Listen in as Somer talks about the the darkness she experiences at home as a wife of a correctional officer. Somer only wants to understand her husband's line of work, he wants to protect her and their family. Funny, engaging, and completely relatable. Warning: Bad words were said on this episode. 

Send a text A fun episode! This is a game show between two C/O wives. It's a fun way to see how much our spouses really know prison lingo and language. Do these ladies know what is a shank, pruno, FLSA, kite, etc.? TUNE IN. 

Send a text This show contains explicit content and gross humor. In this episode, the Hot Mic team tries to figure out how to conduct the shows minus one host. With the new found "fame", Hot Mic is under a microscope and must tread lightly. Sure. Listen in to see what we've been up to and the latest "Word On The Tier."