Skate Follow Up
Not a question but a follow up answer to Nigel's question on skating from the last AMA: you can absolutely start skating later in life! There are a lot of folks of ALL ages in the bay that started skating during Covid and are still going strong. The grandaddy of Oakland skate scene just celebrated his 70th birthday on wheels this year! It's never too late. But always wear safety gear :)
Best Holiday Foods
Hey y'all, I was wondering, since the holidays are close upon us, and I love food, what are y'alls fav holiday food? What is the best holiday food you ever had? (For Earlonne) What was Holiday food like in prison, what holiday food did you miss the most while you were incarcerated, and is that food still your favorite?
In honor of the World Series...
Nigel, E, and Bruce, What would you pick for your "walk-on music" if you played baseball? (For context: Walk-on music, also known as entrance music or an entry theme, is a song or musical piece that plays when an athlete or entertainer first appears in front of an audience. It can also be used at events to capture the attention of attendees, increase the energy level, and engage their senses.) Sending love from Milwaukee! Kirsten
Prison Movies?
Hi guys! Thanks so much for doing this show. I've been a listener for a long time and learned a ton, and I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability that you and your guests bring to the show. My question is: how do you feel about movies that have prisons as main settings? For example, I think the Shawshank Redemption is an amazing movie, but I've never been incarcerated. There are a slew of prison escape movies (and shows) and I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks again!!
Oakland to Africa
Hey Ear Hustle team! I've got a few questions so pick whichever pique your interest. Are you an abolitionist? How do you envision community justice and collective accountability? What community-based projects in the Bay Area / across the US / internationally are currently redefining public safety and a world without police/prisons? More fun: Earlonne also mentioned that he'd like to visit Africa. As someone who recently relocated from Oakland to Kigali, Rwanda, I'm curious as to where you'd want to explore and why. Thanks in advance for your consideration! Warmly, Emily
I wish you knew
I am sure there are many, but what is one main thing people who are on the inside wish those of us on the outside realized and knew? I feel like we so often sweat the small stuff and overlook how great life on the outside really is a lot of the time and take that for granted. Like hearing Tony sharing how important having a quiet space and being able to see a palm tree and the rain falling on it. On the outside we see that stuff everyday, but so often don't even notice.
Photos
Hi all! It's Mary (again). I have a question for Nigel. I know photography is one of your passions. I was curious if you have still been able to nurture this craft while being so busy on Ear Hustle? Is there another book of your photography on the horizon? Guess that was 2 questions lol.
Earlonne’s Love
Hey! I’m an original listener and have loved every episode. I have a very personal question and understand if you don’t want to answer, but I have to ask because I really want to know. M favorite episode, the one that got to me the most, the one I think about most often, is the episode about the woman who said she found a man she could trust after years of abuse….and that man was Earlonne. So, my question is, Earlonne, are you two still together?
Do y'all Roller Skate!?
I’m a Bay Area resident and huge fan of roller skating. I’ve heard some skaters are combining roller skating with violence prevention programs, so my question is: do y'all roller skate, and have you done any collaborations with programs that engage at-risk youth with activities? (Also have you been the Panther Skate!? If not, you should go, it's so hype)
UK TOUR?!!
Hey Ear Hustle Team! Firstly I want to say I love the podcast! I have been an EH listener for years now. I find the podcast so insightful as I have always had a fascination with prison’s (as it is just a totally different world but also so similar if that makes sense) The work you do to challenge people’s perceptions of incarcerated people has been incredible! So my question is….when are you bringing the tour to the UK? Kirsty from Scotland
Look back at The Preacher
Hi Ear Hustle, I hope you all are doing well! I started listening in 2022 and once I hear all the new released episodes I went backwards to hear every episode. I’ve learned a lot and I appreciate your goals. I am however still fuming over the Preacher episode. I did not feel that the incarcerated person at the focus of that episode was sincere or genuine in his remarks. What are your thoughts as you reflect on that interview? Thanks, Kate from Bucks County, PA
Penpal
I have a penpal in prison, and sometimes I go a long time without hearing from him. No biggie, because I know prison is hard, but sometimes I run out of things to say when I don't hear back from him for a while. Any advice on what I can write about to keep things interesting? I write about my dog, my cooking, and the weather a lot. BORING!
First Free Experience
Hi New York, I am thrilled you are now free to enjoy the outside world. I'd love hear about an amazing "FIRST" experience you had. What is something you were able to experience for the first time that you could not experience when you were inside? Also, I think you have an incredible voice. I think Hollywood should be knocking at your door. You'd be a great voice for a character in a Disney or Pixar film. Send them a demo!
Dungeon Therapy
You worked on a short vid about DnD in San Quentin as a form of therapy. Have you played DnD at all, if so, what class/race, and if not, what class would you be? I'll list em off in case you need it Monk (martial artist) Paladin (holy knight) Bard (singer, storyteller, and hypeman) Cleric (magic healer) Fighter Ranger Druid (natural healer, turns into animals) Wizard Warlock (Like a wizard, but made a pact with a devil) Rogue (like a ninja)