While We Were Away

Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP)
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While We Were Away is a podcast by formerly incarcerated people, for formerly incarcerated people—and those who are preparing to transition out of incarceration. This podcast follows the stories of community members who have invited us to share in their moments of joy, sorrow, and learning upon coming home.

  1. 23/08/2019

    208 – Who Are We, as a Nation?

    In this episode, Rick talks shop about prison politics, policies, and justice. He explores an ostracized childhood full of art and culture, and what it means to him to have raised himself out of childhood while inside, He shows us the anxiety of reentry and strategies that can help in becoming: your own therapist, your […]

  2. 23/08/2019

    207 – The Other Shoe

    In this episode, Scary discusses the small, strange privileges of returning home, from attending a funeral to being able to lock a door. He builds an argument for his zen mentality, pointing out that there is little in the world outside that is as upsetting as life inside prison. Finally, he grapples with some of […]

  3. 23/08/2019

    206 – Masks

    In this episode, AyLaina describes the miracle of her family, past and present, and gives advice on how to hold down and advance in a job. She journeys through the multiple roles she has held as a woman, mother, daredevil, poet, wife, and formerly incarcerated person. Each has come with particular stigmas, and their intersection […]

  4. 23/08/2019

    205 – Good Vibrations

    In this episode, Kevin’s ambition and positive outlook shines. He talks about his lowest points, experiencing homelessness and working four jobs in a strange city. These experiences strongly informed Kevin’s entrepreneurial spirit. He walks us through his upbringing, from his fraught relationship with his parents to his struggles with ADD. Cycling in and out of […]

  5. 23/08/2019

    204 – Who Wouldn’t Serve a God Like That

    In this episode, Hazelette tells stories of her daughter’s adoption and the life she’s been able to lead since coming home over 30 years ago. Every decision was guided by her God, and it has led her to great joy; Hazelette talks about her passion for spiritual music and her identity as a singer, and […]

  6. 23/08/2019

    203 – Tribe

    In this episode, Alan shares his love for art with his Anishinaabe community. He describes his various encounters with the police since coming home, and talks about the joys of tinkering with his new house. A master of all trades, Alan weaves his time inside, the native community, children, his dog and the police together […]

  7. 23/08/2019

    202 – Mr. and Ms. So-and-So

    In this episode, Romando discusses what it means to be somebody, inside and outside the walls. He advises those coming home and their families to communicate clearly about their needs. He tells us the story of his arrest as a veteran suffering from PTSD, and his decision to cut off his addictions while incarcerated. Maltreatment […]

  8. 23/08/2019

    201 – To All My Sisters

    In this episode, Toni talks to women and survivors everywhere. She shares what she has learned about trauma and informed practices of healing and dealing with triggers. She advises fellow survivors on how to focus on themselves and speaks directly to her daughter, discussing who she wants to be as a mother and the hope […]

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While We Were Away is a podcast by formerly incarcerated people, for formerly incarcerated people—and those who are preparing to transition out of incarceration. This podcast follows the stories of community members who have invited us to share in their moments of joy, sorrow, and learning upon coming home.

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  • Creator
    Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP)
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Regents of the University of Michigan
  • Show Website
    While We Were Away

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