Ear Hustle

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Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison. Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography. Since Earlonne’s release in 2018, the show has expanded to include stories from prisons across the state, including the California Institution for Women, as well as stories about getting out of prison and starting over, post-incarceration. From finding romance, to grappling with a life sentence, to trying to parent via 15-minute phone calls, Ear Hustle stories deliver what This American Life host Ira Glass calls a “"very real” and “untragic” take on prison life. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent listener-supported podcasts. Discover audio with vision at radiotopia.fm and learn more about Ear Hustle at earhustlesq.com.
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I’ve Been an Avid Listener for Several Years
2d ago
I really appreciate the shows put out by Ear Hustle. They are thoughtful and bring to light what life is like for incarcerated folks. Millions of people in our country have no idea what this life is like and I feel the topics of the show are pertinent and can bring out more compassion in folks. Many thanks to the hosts and producers and I look forward to listening to new shows in the fall.
Hits you right in the guts
3d ago
I have been a long time listener of your hustle. But this latest episode, 30 Days, compelled, me to write a review. Obviously, as a long time listener, I have enjoyed listening to the stories and perspective that Nigel and Earlonne share. This past episode just hit me straight in the gut. Maybe because I deal with anxiety myself. But Thom’s Nervous energy regarding his court date translated so thoroughly. I found myself having to skip forward quite a few times. And then I thought that Thom doesn’t have an option, so I tried to sit with it during the episode. I know this is long and rambling. Very stream of consciousness. But that was my journey on this episode. I really enjoyed his song at the end and I can’t wait for him to get his next appearance before the judge on July 8. I’m rooting for you, Thom.
Thom & Starr & Tony
4d ago
Your personalities are so precious to me and I wish you all the very best. Thank you, Ear Hustle
The waiting
4d ago
This must be so hard. I can’t even imagine. Thank You
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- CreatorEar Hustle & Radiotopia
- Years Active2017 - 2025
- Episodes190
- RatingExplicit
- Show Website
- ProviderPRX
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