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Notes From The Pen

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Writer, podcaster, inmate, & pebbles in the shoe of the prison industrial complex. Host of NOTES FROM THE PEN podcast. *posts are my own unless signed mc* Check us out at notesfromthepen.com Notes From The Pen podcast

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 30

Meet the artist and his art. mc www.notesfromthepen.com/new-page-31

Oppressionism Art — Notes From The Pen

Bobby found solace in the world of art. Denied the luxury of professional tools and supplies, he ingeniously utilizes the meager resources available within the confines of his cell. With a keen eye an...

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · 7d

He’s like a kid learning all over again. The phones are the same, but they’re not. 😃

Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · 8d

My boy is home! Picked him up this morning. The 1st place he ate was Mc Donald’s. Not by choice but convenience. It was funny watching him figure out ordering on the self serving kiosk inside. He was shocked that a VALUE b’fast was over $10 😆 More pics soon. mc

Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · 14d

Only 1 week left until Bobby will be on this side of the razor creating Notes From The Pen as a free man. mc

Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · 14d

The fight for justice, even with the best intentions, can overlook the people it's trying to save. An artist, in their attempt to make a moral stand, hurt inmates who view art not as an amenity for the institution, but a necessity for the soul. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #229 - Art, Neoliberalism And ill-Conceived Moral Stand

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 10/01/2025 · 36m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · 21d

Spin some laps on with Bobby as he reflects on his 1st few trips around the prison yard 12 yrs ago, plus mc stops screaming, and JD’s in the bedroom? 😳
In 2 weeks Bobby will be on THIS side of the razor wire spouting off at the mouth as a free man, stay tuned. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

NFTW (65) - Nearly Free, Nite Nostalgia, And Screaming Into The Void

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 09/24/2025 · 45m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · 28d

In this episode: comedic hero, political $1 menus, Charlie Kirk, and tolerance. Are inmates an example of how to live amongst each other, because those of us on the outside can’t seem to figure it out. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #228 - Comedic Hero, Charlie Kirk, And Tolerance

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 09/17/2025 · 54m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Sep 10

As Bobby gets closer to the door, the more important staying invisible becomes. He reflects on the life & death rules you learn during incarceration. Now has one foot inside the prison & one on the outside with less than a month to go for his release. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #227 - Struggling To Stay Invisible In Prison

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 09/10/2025 · 52m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Sep 3

How does living in a giant prison void affect perception of what life on the outside looks? Bobby shares his thoughts about being released next month. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Ep #226 - Preparing For Life Outside While Living In A Prison Void

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 09/03/2025 · 47m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Aug 13

A close call at the prison phone kiosk, reflections of re-visiting places shared with Monica, floating between prison & the future, a man left as brain dead who slowly regains life with the love & support of those who never gave up on him. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #224 - Phone Standoff, Floating Between Prison And The Future, And Brain Dead

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 08/13/2025 · 40m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Aug 6

Did you know that America had their own Dr. Frankenstein? In this episode, Bobby talks about OCD while in prison, and the Doctor who experimented on inmates in the early 1900s by transplanting their testicles. 😳 mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #223 - OCD In Prison, Dr. Nut Clip, And What To Keep

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 08/06/2025 · 55m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 30

Meet the artist and his art. mc www.notesfromthepen.com/new-page-31

Oppressionism Art — Notes From The Pen

Bobby found solace in the world of art. Denied the luxury of professional tools and supplies, he ingeniously utilizes the meager resources available within the confines of his cell. With a keen eye an...

www.notesfromthepen.com

Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 30

Bobby shares some insight on the new art he’s currently working on. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Oppressionism Art Series; How 2 Jail Vol. 1

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 07/30/2025 · 5m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 30

New episode is out!
Bobby asks an important question in this one 😆 and has more topics as well. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #222 - Walk This Way, It's Getting Harder, Art Desert, And Gate Keepers

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 07/30/2025 · 28m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 24

Come spin a few laps on the prison yard with Bobby and Co-Host JD. There's a bunkie in the cube that holds on to his feelings until they boil over, and hoarding in prison is a real thing for Bobby. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

NFTW (64) - A Stewing Bunkie, And Prison Hoarding

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 07/23/2025 · 22m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 19

For 12 yrs Bobby has mentored young men entering prison & helped countless people on the outside. In 2 months Bobby will be released. With nothing. After helping so many others for years, it’s Bobby who now needs our help. If you can, please donate. Much love. mc❤️ www.gofundme.com/f/j3khzk-hel...

Donate to Help For A New Start, organized by judy caldwell

Donations will be used to help Bobby with restitution, and living expenses like securing housing… judy caldwell needs your support for Help For A New Start

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 16

It’s out! And soon Bobby will be too. ❤️
Search for NOTES FROM THE PEN on your fav platform. mc
…”the delicate balance between control and love, and the essential conversations that pave the path to true freedom.” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #221 - The Edge Of Freedom; Anxiety, And The Balance Between Control And Love

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 07/16/2025 · 47m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 9

Is everyone an evil monster? Do you know what it’s really like to be in prison? Do you really? Do you? But do you? Listen to NOTES FROM THE PEN before you answer. We’re guerrilla radio, recorded on an active prison yard, using a prison payphone. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Notes From The Pen

Documentary Podcast · Updated Biweekly · 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 o...

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jul 9

New episode is out. Don’t use Apple? Search Notes From The Pen on your fav podcast platform. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #220 - Prison Is Closer Than You Think, Rules, And Amputations Won't Solve The Problem

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 07/09/2025 · 42m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jun 28

So true. Kindness is a beautiful and powerful thing. Use more of it. mc

Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jun 25

New Ep! The guys talk about the Diaz Brothers, Shane Gillis, the tatts you have now have dif meaning in prison, and POC art. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #219 - The Diaz Brothers, Displaying Tattoos In Prison, And POC Art

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 06/25/2025 · 41m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jun 19

Trump does what? And prison yard pride. All in this weeks episode. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

EP #218 - Trump Takes Historic Lead On Prison Reform; And Prison Yard Pride

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 06/18/2025 · 38m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jun 12

A convo that begins with mythology, then reflects on mistakes & missteps of youth that in hindsight make us wince. But it isn't just about regret; it's about growth & exploring how confronting our past selves can be a powerful catalyst for change. mc
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EP #217 - The Painful Journey Of Self Awareness

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 06/11/2025 · 36m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · Jun 4

Prison culture encompasses the values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors that emerge within a prison environment. What happens when this culture changes? We share valuable insight with what was once order among convicts, is now becoming chaos. mc
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EP #216 - Prison Culture Is Shifting

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 06/04/2025 · 34m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · May 29

New episode is out. Don’t use Apple? Search NOTES FROM THE PEN on your podcast platform. We’re everywhere! 😃 mc

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EP #215 - Just Trying To Get Across The Line

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 05/28/2025 · 36m

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Notes From The Pen @notesfromthepen.bsky.social · May 21

Bobby shares his parole news, someone is looking for Mark, and getting excited about stand-up. Plus, don't miss a post show clip of mama c and Bobby talking about how his parole news was delivered. mc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

NFTW (62) - Parole Decision Is In

Podcast Episode · Notes From The Pen · 05/21/2025 · 38m

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