219 episodes

A pebble in the shoe of the Prison Industrial Complex. Notes From The Pen is a modern portrait of American incarceration told, in real time, through a series of fifteen-minute phone calls between two special degenerates on opposite sides of a prison wall.
Our website: Notesfromthepen.com
Check out our reviews: https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/Reviews/1518819034

Notes From The Pen Caldwell

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 126 Ratings

A pebble in the shoe of the Prison Industrial Complex. Notes From The Pen is a modern portrait of American incarceration told, in real time, through a series of fifteen-minute phone calls between two special degenerates on opposite sides of a prison wall.
Our website: Notesfromthepen.com
Check out our reviews: https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/Reviews/1518819034

    EP 179 - Prison Bunkies And Karma

    EP 179 - Prison Bunkies And Karma

    Life behind bars is challenging in so many ways, and in this episode Bobby and Co-host JD talk about the limited living space and how quickly it can turn serious. Following the convict code is the difference between survival and demise. The 'Bunkie Gods' seem to have a problem finding a 40+ inmate that's not a Zombie. Bobby shares how his most recent bunkie burns himself out, but not after causing havoc.

    You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website: notesfromthepen.com

    Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts.

    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://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq

    Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.

    Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.


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    • 50 min
    EP #178 - Rare Universe Of Creatives In Prison

    EP #178 - Rare Universe Of Creatives In Prison

    Bobby and mama c talk art and creativity. Artists require space; mental, physical, and emotional space in order to be creative, and prison puts a giant choke hold on all of these things. Prison stifles creativity, so it's rare to find someone who can rise above it. Bobby meets another artist in prison, Justin, and the two of them quickly form a bond and get to work creating. Justin's book American Inmate is out and can be found just about anywhere, so please check it out. https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2181-american-inmate

    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://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   

    Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.


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    • 36 min
    NFTW (41) Nose Candy, Empty Bunks, And Lotto

    NFTW (41) Nose Candy, Empty Bunks, And Lotto

    Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day: at what age did Bobby's quick whit and humor start, mama c thinks she has prosopagnosia, gross nose candy, updates on why there are two empty bunks, and driving 3 hours to get a lotto ticket. There's also a short post-show clip. 

    You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:  notesfromthepen.com

    Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802

    it allows us to create these podcasts.

    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


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    • 31 min
    EP #177 - National Guard Prison Shake Down

    EP #177 - National Guard Prison Shake Down

    The National Guard is called in to do a massive, prison wide, tear everything, spread the cheeks, lift the dick, shake down; and Bobby's cell gets trashed by someone you'd never suspect!  
    Welcome back Bobby & JD!
    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://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq
    Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.

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    • 42 min
    NFTW (40) - Evolution Of A Friendship: Fat Mike, Hip Hop, Punk, And Stanhope

    NFTW (40) - Evolution Of A Friendship: Fat Mike, Hip Hop, Punk, And Stanhope

    Notes From The Week (NFTW) - Updates of life behind bars and some of the characters who live it every day. 

    Bobby shares how he and Co-host JD bonded over music and how their relationship grew to a meaningful friendship. Bobby loses his rock collection after a shake-down, and Mama C gets flowers.  

    You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:  ⁠notesfromthepen.com⁠

    Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802 it allows us to create these podcasts.

    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://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   

    Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.

    Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.  






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    • 41 min
    EP #176 - The Clinic: Ground Zero

    EP #176 - The Clinic: Ground Zero

    Breaking down the stereotypes of drug addicts. The creative writing piece Bobby has been working on - The Clinic - is nearing the end of edits. The Clinic is about the tumultuous dance between a drug addict and the cold embrace of a meth clinic (and everything in-between). A true love-hate relationship. It starts out at a meth clinic in South Florida - the waiting room for rock bottom...and ends up at one of the most magical places on earth - The Mouse. The road to get there, and the ending, is anything but enchanting. 

    You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:  notesfromthepen.com

    Support our show https://www.patreon.com/user?u=56777802

    it allows us to create these podcasts.

    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://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq

    Shout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.

    Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero


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    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
126 Ratings

126 Ratings

ZackFenner ,

Bobby is actually a solid dude

I did time with Bobby at St. Louis Correctional Facility. He’s one of the only people who was able to hold an intellectual conversation. He’s insightful. He’s been through a lot. He’s actually a really good person. Happy to call him a homie. Can’t wait to see what you do when you’re out, Chino!

Lesiure Lotion ,

Where’s the communist?

Not here

Cold in the north ,

He brings us behind the prison razor wire

Notes From The Pen is a fantastic podcast that offers insightful and thought-provoking discussions on various topics related to the criminal justice system. The hosts are knowledgeable and engaging, and the guests they bring on offer valuable perspectives and experiences. Whether you're interested in prison reform or simply want to learn more about the realities of life behind bars, Notes From The Pen is definitely worth listening to. Highly recommended!

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