The Damage Done Podcast

Our latest episode features the incredible redemption story of Juan Gamez, the once-notorious figure from the captivating 2016 documentary "They Call Us Monsters." In this episode, we delve deep into Juan's transformation from a troubled youth caught in the grips of the notorious MS-13 gang to the inspiring beacon of hope he is today. Juan's tumultuous journey began in El Salvador, marked by a tur...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of "The Damage Done," we dive deep into the compelling life journey of Daniel Roman. Sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted murder at the tender age of 15, Daniel's story is one of unimaginable challenges, redemption, and transformation. In this candid conversation, Daniel Roman opens up about his turbulent childhood and early involvement in th...

The Damage Done returns with the first episode of Season 3. Our murder and redemption series continues with Anthony's story. Anthony was sentenced to two life sentences for homicide and spent decades in prison. Anthony takes us on a journey covering his life of crime, his life inside of prison, the battle he faced overcoming his demons, all leading to his redemption and getting involved in some am...

The Murder and Redemption series is back. This time Serafin sits down to share his story. After being charged and convicted of murder at only 17 years old, Serafin was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison. Serafin ended up spending decades inside the notorious Pelican Bay State Prison, as well as over a decade in the SHU within Pelican Bay. Serafin shares his experiences within the violent wall...

This episode is the first of its kind on The Damage Done Podcast. This type of episode is going to be a new type of episode that we will release mixed in with our typical format of episodes, which follow a redemption arc. This episode and the ones that follow, are for the purpose of illustrating the historical context of certain inmates Michael Thompson has spent time with, as well as to catalogue...

He was convicted of two murders in 1975. He was handed additional life sentences for murders behind bars. He spent 45 years in prison and is the highest ranking leader of the notorious prison gang The Aryan Brotherhood, to ever drop out. After two interviews with Michael, one with his wife and one with his daughter, Michael is back on the show. This episode aims to clear the air with his ongoing l...

Starting with a life of crime and severe heroin addiction, Eric Spofford is much more than the successful entrepreneur you see today with the private jets and the yachts. This episode details Eric's journey from despair to recovery, to a life full of success. This episode is for anyone struggling with any sort of addiction or pain. Eric and Mason show what is possible on the other side of the dark...

Lance and Mason speak with former NHL Superstar Theo Fleury. "Theo Fleury is perhaps best known for his time on the ice. But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and self-destructive behaviours. Today, Theo defines himself as a victor over trauma and addiction, and a facilitator to those still trying to fin...

We speak with Mark "Big Preach" Sutton. Founder of one of the largest blood gangs in California, Preach was incarcerated for 26 years for a gang related retaliatory homicide. In prison, he found a way to change the way he views the world and dedicated himself to helping others learn from his mistakes. Now a free man, Preach inspires and helps others on the daily. Preach is currently the Director a...

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The Damage Done is back. This episode is about drug addiction, particularly the severe addictions and the recovery of the hosts Mason and Shane. Our subscribers have been asking for more of Mason and Shane's story and here it is. This episode encapsulates the true purpose of why The Damage Done was released. To give some hope. People out there are struggling and dying with addiction related issues...

After two episodes with former Aryan Brotherhood leader, Michael Thompson and one with his wife following his most recent arrest, we bring you the final chapter in what has become a true crime saga. We originally interviewed Michael, to tell his story of crime and redemption. A few short months after his interviews with us, he was arrested again on charges of large scale unemployment fraud. From t...

This episode is a special episode that does not follow the typical format of our show. This episode was made in response to the arrest of Michael Thompson. Mike was incarcerated for 45 years and was a former leader of the Aryan Brotherhood, a notorious prison gang. Upon his release, we had the pleasure of forming a friendship with him and he became the subject of two wildly popular interviews with...

Convicted of murder at the age of 17, Mitch Smiley, spent 38 straight years in the California Prison system. Mitch shares his experiences of the lifestyle choices that led him to his imprisonment, the horrors of life in prison, but most importantly, he shares his journey that led to an incredible transformation from a real outlaw, to an amazing member of society, with a mission of helping others i...

John Mbugua returns to The Damage Done Podcast, for a new interview for our Youtube audience. Most of you know John's story from our second episode "From The Graveyard To Glory", which is available on audio only formats! John's story starts with surviving the ethnic cleansing of his tribe in Africa as a young boy. After seeing his family slaughtered in front of him, his father sacrificing, his lif...

Michael Thompson, one of the former leaders of the Aryan Brotherhood, a notorious prison gang and organization, is back on the show for the highly anticipated follow up of our first interview with him. This is a sequel you won't want to miss. Make sure to visit www.livelearnandprosper.org to support Michael!

He was convicted of two murders in 1975. He was handed additional life sentences for murders behind bars. He spent 45 years in prison and is the highest ranking leader of the notorious prison gang The Aryan Brotherhood, to ever drop out. Now Michael Thompson, tells his story, a story of crime, the inner workings of the notorious organization he once helped build, personal experiences with Charles...

"Rabbi Mark Borovitz was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and drunk." In this episode we interview Rabbi Mark Borovitz aka The Holy Thief. Rabbi Mark speaks to us about his past, addiction, spirituality, his path to redemption. Please visit www. RabbiMark.com

The Murder And Redemption Series Continues. Featured guest Terra Newell, the real life subject of the hit podcast and mini-series Dirty John, sits down and speaks on her now famous attack, in which she fought for her life, and killed her attacker in self defense. More importantly, Terra walks us through how she recovered from this traumatic event and how she now is able to help others with their o...

Does heroin addiction interest you? If so, this is the episode for you. The guests on this episode are Dean Moses and Ryan Gartrell, the Founders of Spearhead Health, a new and revolutionary company in the field of mental health and addiction. Visit their website at www.spearheadhealth.com

Shane & Mason speak with Jeremy Pool, life coach and founder of The Mission Possible Life.  A tale of drugs, crime, redemption are all wrapped up into one in this episode.  If you are in need of a different flavor of inspiration, this is the episode for you.    Visit Jeremy's Website @ www.themissionpossiblelife.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedamagedone/support

Shane and Mason speak with Mark Schulman, a true rock legend having worked with the likes of Cher, Beyonce, Foreigner, Simple Minds, and who is currently the drummer for P!NK.  His musical feats would be a fantastic list of achievements for any human, however, Mark Schulman also is a cancer survivor, author, wildly successful motivational speaker, with clients such as Microsoft, Sony, McDonalds an...

The Damage Done Podcast is back with the 4th Volume of the Murder & Redemption Series.  In this episode we speak with Lance Wright, who tells a tale of a life of crime, committing murder, prison, and ultimately the road and required effort it took to change his life, his world view, redeem himself, and become the current inspirational individual he is, that transforms and has transformed countless...

In this weeks episode, we speak to Zak Poyo, a revolutionary therapist, that practices Integrative Body Psychotherapy. This episode will give you a glimpse into an incredible way to fix your internal conditions, be a more efficient human, break old patterns, heal old injuries and get some more insight into the hosts Shane and Mason's lives!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedamagedon...

More murder, more crime, more redemption, this time with a twist. In this episode, we speak with Cesar Zuniga of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, who tells his tale of being wrongfully accused of murder, being sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not commit, why he still felt he deserved to be in prison, his addiction to the gangster lifestyle, and ultimately his tale of self-improvement a...