The Shakedown

On this episode we talk about the challenges felons face upon release as well as some of the current challenges this podcast has been experiencing and what is next for the channel. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown   The Shakedown on IG,  Threads, FB, BlueSky, or TikTok: @gettheshakedown Rainforest on IG: @lorax4life

As we continue our 101 series, we discuss what you need to know if you or a loved one ever gets arrested. We go from dealing with police to ways to get the best sentence possible from a judge. It's not legal advice, just a general explanation of the process and some learned-from-experience suggestions in case of an emergency. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown   The...

Today we turn our 101 series to crime. Starting with the laws and who makes them, I then explain the legal terms for common crimes that many people think they know...including me. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown The Shakedown on IG, Threads, FB, BlueSky, or TikTok: @gettheshakedown Rainforest on IG: @lorax4life

This is the third episode of The Shakedown's Prison Crash Course. On this episode I discuss food in prison, holidays in prison, working in the kitchen, and the most memorable story about stealing food from the kitchen. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.pressThe Shakedown on IG, Threads, FB, BlueSky, or TikTok:...

This is the second episode of The Shakedown's Prison Crash Course. On this episode I discuss commissary in prison: what is commissary, how does it work, why it's NOT a grocery store, and where the products come from. I also explain how you can help support inmates who are still inside. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown Find Shakedown merch and support us at: ht...

This is the first episode of The Shakedown's Prison Crash Course. On this episode we discuss visitation in prison: how it works, why it's important, and why it is becoming more dissicult in prisons. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.press The Shakedown on IG, Threads, FB, BlueSky, or TikTok: @gettheshakedo...

Pardons seem to be trending lately, especially in politics. However, don't they undermine the entire justice system? In this episode we will discuss the 4 purposes of the justice system and corrections - starting way back with some biblical history. Then we will dive into presidential pardon powers, the pros and cons, as well as my personal views. As always, we will wrap up with ways you can h...

Do free education, paid work, and unconditional social support REALLY prevent crime? Find out as we travel to a far distant future where the answers to these questions can be found and vefifiably proven...like in the references below!!! Also, big thanks to Aries Beats for the amazing music used in this episode: https://youtu.be/Dcfaittfv8o?si=bZISGVD0uds-T7Yl Career Criminals, Superpredators, and...

Malone and I continue you our discussion going into the topic of prison officers. Why do they support each other and what are some of the perks for them working in a prison. We also tell the story of Geesey, how he managed to get one over on the prison staff, and some of the consequences he has had to face because of it. If you want to see the start of our conversation, check out: https://youtu.be...

Malone stops by to discuss the philosophy of discussing crime. We discuss how important it is to change the conversation and the mindset that leads to the laws that make up the criminal legal system. We discuss crack, the history of trace cases, blue collar vs. white collar crimes, and our favorite drug movies. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown...

This video essay discusses the Delinquency in a Birth Cohort study(ies) which looked into the causes of recidivism. This essay looks to understand why the causes of recidivism are so important to understand, how that understanding helps us to understand crime as a whole, and why the study(ies) show that our fundamental understanding of crime is flawed. And how does that flaw lead to increased crim...

Max Brandel of Brandel Counseling continues his discussion about his experience working as a counselor for inmates inside of prisons. In this episode, we focus on incentives. How do incentives affect prosecutors, defendants, inmates, and voters. We also discuss how incentives can be used to help rehabilitate inmates as they transition out of prison. Find Max Brandel at: https://www.better-relation...

Max Brandel of Brandel Counseling talks about his experience working as a counselor for inmates inside of prisons. Max talks about his expectations about prisons, his expectations of inmates, what he learned as a counselor, and what we all can learn from his time as a prison counselor. Find Max Brandel at: https://www.better-relationships.work/ Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/The...

Brandon talks about working in the prison library. We discuss office hustles in prison, what prison libraries are like, the importance of good coworkers in prison, banned prison books, and, as always, the mailroom. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.press The Shak...

We talk about how gaining respect and resolving conflict works inside and outside prisons. We also go into the hustler mentality and challenges staying out of prison. Listen to Joy's story: https://youtu.be/xcAF_4v8PTk Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.press...

We follow up our conversation with Joy, going more into her story. We discuss the value the snitches and how difficult it is to discuss your life after jail and prison. Listen to Joy's story: https://youtu.be/xcAF_4v8PTk Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.pres...

Joy (pseudonym) tells her story of dealing with addiction and the criminal justice system, as well as some of her family's story. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.press The Shakedown on IG, Threads, FB, BlueSky, or TikTok: @gettheshakedown Rainforest on IG:...

We conclude our discussion of criminal justice solutions with Zelina Chinwow. This time we get into the different methods of rehabilitation currently offered..including slavery. More about Zelina at: https://healingexperiencenow.com/ @thehealingexperiencenow Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Shakedown merch and s...

We continue our discussion of criminal justice solutions with Zelina Chinwow. This time we get into politics, the consequences of genralized sentencing, and who can be counted as victims of crime. More about Zelina at: https://healingexperiencenow.com/ @thehealingexperiencenow Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Sh...

In this episode Dave and I start a discussion with Zelina Chinwow about potential improvements to the criminal justice system. More about Zelina at: https://healingexperiencenow.com/ Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at: https://shakedown.show Find Shakedown merch and support us at: https://wayword.press The Shakedown on IG, Threads, FB, or Tik...

We wrap up our discussion about bail bonds and the criminal justice system with attorney Ken Good. We focus start out on mass incarceration and then move to the importance of mindsets. Lookout for a wrap-up episode to go into more details about this conversation. More about Ken Good at: https://pbtx.com https://thebailpost.com Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More abo...

We continue our discussion about bail bonds and the criminal justice system with attorney Ken Good. This week we get into personal stories of addiction; Malone explains why changes to the system are far more difficult to fight for than reforms; and Ken Good explains the how reglations led to Buy One, Get One Free...Murders... More about Ken Good at: https://pbtx.com https://thebailpost.com Support...

This week we start a series of conversations with Texas Attorney Ken Good about bail bonds and the criminal justice system. We ask if we need bonds and what parts of the criminal justice system we need or think work well . Today we introduce Ken and discuss what bail bonds are and some of the different varieties of bonds. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about Th...

We look at ways to improve prisons and mental healthcare with Heather of the Hot Mess Espresso podcast. We discuss the tactics that individuals can do to help ensure everyone can get help instead of end up in jails and prisons. 988 Crisis Line: https://988lifeline.org/ Heather and the Hot Mess Espresso podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmess.espresso The Hot Mess Espresso Podcast:...

We continue our discussion of mental healthcare in prisons with Heather of the Hot Mess Espresso podcast. We discuss the availability of mental healthcare in prisons, each of our personal experiences, what it takes to get healthcare, and what healthcare actually looks like for an inmate. Heather and the Hot Mess Espresso podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotmess.espresso The Hot Mess...