Concrete Mama: The Podcast

Unincarcerated Productions
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Concrete Mama is not just a podcast - it’s a raw and powerful journey recorded in the heart of the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Featuring Demar, Anthony, Red, Cambo, Vik, and Rachel, this groundbreaking show rewrites the narrative of life behind bars. The hosts delve into the prison’s notorious past — the infamous “Concrete Mama” era, when a failed experiment turned it into one of the most feared facilities in America. They also document Anthony’s transition into the free world on clemency while Demar, Red, and Cambo remain inside, sharing deeply personal narratives about friendship and brotherhood. Get ready to rethink everything you know about the prison industrial complex. Concrete Mama is more than a podcast — it’s a movement.

  1. "Show Them Who You Are"

    EPISODE 1

    "Show Them Who You Are"

    On our first venture inside the walls of the Washington State Penitentiary, the team explores the relationships formed while in prison, and how they’re irreparably altered when folks are released. Vik sits down with Demar, Red, and Cambo to discuss the void Anthony’s freedom has left behind, and Demar shares candid moments from the morning after Anthony’s release.  Red’s History Report: The Concrete Mama Years, 1973-1981 Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Coffee Stop - Creative Cuts - Aves South Road - Oakfield Blues for Leo - Amos Ever Hadani With original compositions by Zac Bentz Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    50 min
  2. "Baby, You're Home"

    EPISODE 2

    "Baby, You're Home"

    Anthony returns to his childhood home for the first time in 20 years, as the extended Covert family gathers to celebrate Christmas and reminisce. Anthony takes Demar on a journey through the highs and lows of his homecoming, and a serendipitous moment of reconnection proves that the bonds formed behind bars are truly unbreakable. Red’s History Report: Dr. Hunter’s “Mental Health” Program, 1970s Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Cry Sauce - Bunker Buster Art of a Dead Man - Frank Schlimbach Blues for Leo - Amos Ever Hadani The Manhunt - Lance Conrad Pretty Dream - Yonatan Riklis Coffee Stop - Creative Cuts - Aves “O Tannenbaum” cover arranged and performed by Marko Vidich and Rose Peak Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    52 min
  3. "The Life & Times of Demar Nelson"

    EPISODE 3

    "The Life & Times of Demar Nelson"

    Follow Demar and Nessa on an epic journey from childhood to adulthood and freedom to shackles, as they recount a lifetime of challenges, victories, and resilience. It’s a tragedy, a comedy, a romance, a crime caper – a hero’s journey straight from the mouth of the main character. Will Demar be free to write his own ending? Red’s History Report: The Curious Case of Herbert Nicholls Jr., 1930s Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Better - Semo Good to You - D Mills Anguish of Choice - Simon Berggren Twilight Song - Simon Berggren Seeing You Again - Kyle Cox Melancholia - Yonatan Riklis All Star One-Step - All Star Trio Polka Scherzo - Page and Butin Alagazam To the Music of the Band - Peerless Quartet Dixie Girl March - Plantation Trio Fiddle-Dee-Dee - Walter J Van Brunt, Maurice Burkhardt Coffee Stop - Creative Cuts - Aves With original compositions by Zac Bentz Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    50 min
  4. "Climb That Rope"

    EPISODE 4

    "Climb That Rope"

    Anthony’s future hangs in the balance as the Washington State Clemency and Pardons Board hears testimonies from friends and community members speaking on his behalf. Simultaneously, Anthony paints a picture of a life lived on the precipice – of cultures, of freedom, and of self-determination. Red’s History Report: WSP Ghost Stories Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Go On - Flint Freerolling - T Bless and the Professionals Waltzing in a Dream - Louis Adrien Contemplation in Fm - Nigun Quartet Maracadombe - Joca Perpignan Qing Long - Yotam Agam She Arrives in New York - Max H Empty Room - Max H Good Bye - Max H Love Sentiments - Max H Liane - Yotam Ben-Or Coffee Stop - Creative Cuts - Aves Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    52 min
  5. "We Don't Change... We Heal"

    EPISODE 5

    "We Don't Change... We Heal"

    Follow the team on an unprecedented journey behind the scenes of prison programming and community engagement, as the Black Prisoners’ Caucus puts on a Juneteenth event open to members of the Walla Walla community. We’ll hear from residents of the town on their relationship to the prison, and get exclusive insight from some of the highest-ranking members of the Washington State Department of Corrections. Red’s History Report: The Resident Government Council, 1970s Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Shufflin’ - Yonatan Riklis Downtown Boogie - Wesly Thomas Nonsense - Raw 3 Tales - Esteban Maxera Cuarteto Easy as Pie - Benjamin Esterlis She Arrives in New York - Max H When I’m Gone - Gal Lev Dusk - Rotem Cinamon Spy Fiction - Young Rich Pixies Hold Me - FrozenjaZz Beta Clear - Nim Sadot Open Space - Onyx Music Lyra - Adi Goldstein Birth - Max H Liberation - Liron Yuval Let’s Celebrate - Nobou Coffee Stop - Creative Cuts - Aves Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    1 hr
  6. "My First Time Down"

    EPISODE 6

    "My First Time Down"

    Whether you’re doing time, visiting a loved one, volunteering your time, or clocking in as a staff member, everyone has a first day in prison. Today, the crew tackles the process of intake and arrival, sharing visceral memories of the smells, sights, and sounds of being processed. Corrections specialists Chris McGill and Josh Lancaster offer advice for new staff, and Parris Miller recounts the stark differences between his first and second experiences arriving at prison. Red’s History Report: The Bikers Club, 1970s Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): A New Dawn on Planet Earth - Ziv Moran The Last Road Trip - Tommy Brandon What Tears Are Shed at the Depths of the Damp Monastery - Shatzlan The Spectrum Boys - Nim Sadot Ebb and Flow - Ziv Moran Into the Storm - Brianna Tam Guest of Eternity - Dmitry Khlynin Dynasty - Adrián Berenguer Sky Blue - Yoav Ilan Departures - Ardie Son Spirto - FalstaFF The Hard Way - Alon Peretz The Western Wind - Ikoliks Alley - Tony Petersen Satisfaction - Duncan Spencer Suzanna - Leon Laudenbach Coffee Stop - Creative Cuts - Aves Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    47 min
  7. "Deedee"

    EPISODE 7

    "Deedee"

    You know him as Concrete Mama’s resident historian, but this week, we journey down the winding road of Steven “Red” Edwards’ life, painting a vivid picture of a man who’s both a compassionate leader on the inside and a beloved family man on the outside. We’ll hear him sit down with Vik to discuss their parallel journeys with addiction, and an eye-opening conversation with Demar further demonstrates the healing power of true vulnerability.  Demar swaps in for Red on today’s History Report: The Black Prisoners’ Forum Unlimited, 1970s Resources for those struggling with addiction: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline https://drughelpline.org/ https://nationalrehabhotline.org/ Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Tell It in a Letter - Straight White Teeth Helpless in Your Arms - Leroy Wild Better Without You - Straight White Teeth Ain’t Looking Back - Richard Farrell Pirate Blues - Leon Laudenbach 3 O’Clock Blues - Tony Petersen Blue Collar Blues - Tony Petersen Sea and Rain - Tony Petersen It’s True - Cunningham Manor Broken Leg - Straight White Teeth Wild - Swirling Ship Father’s Eyes - Stav Goldberg Homebrew - Aves Raising the Stakes - T Bless and the Professionals Funkymania - The Original Orchestra One - Walz Coffee Stop - Creative Cuts - Aves Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    51 min
  8. "We Made It"

    EPISODE 8

    "We Made It"

    On our season finale, Demar and Red introduce us to a handful of the most talented creatives incarcerated at WSP, and Anthony and Demar reunite for a candid conversation on freedom, family, and their hopes for Concrete Mama’s lasting impact. See you next season! Red’s History Report: The Lifers With Hope, 1970s Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Missing - Livio Bartolo Illusion - Marek Jakubowicz Signal Flare - Straight White Teeth Song for Gigi - Amos Ever Hadani Found a Place - Yuvi Gerstein Growth - Yuvi Gerstein Good Night Peleg - Yuvi Gerstein Straight to the Bar - Yuvi Gerstein Showtime - T Bless & the Professionals Ace of Spades - T Bless & the Professionals Easy-Peasy - Ziv Moran Break of Dawn - Anthony Vega Coffee Stop - Aves Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    1h 16m
  9. Prologue - "Down This Yellow Brick Road"

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Prologue - "Down This Yellow Brick Road"

    Concrete Mama is not just a podcast - it’s a raw and powerful journey recorded in the heart of the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Featuring Demar, Anthony, Red, Cambo, Vik, and Rachel, this groundbreaking show rewrites the narrative of life behind bars. On this inaugural prologue episode, journey down this yellow brick road with us into a world within our world. Our hosts share their stories of growth and dive into the process of putting together the podcast team. Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Vif et agité - Carmel Quartet Très lent - Carmel Quartet The 5th Season - Nono As They Make Circles - Ardie Son With Some Malice - Francesco D'Andrea Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    13 min
  10. "The Mid-Season Q&A"

    BONUS

    "The Mid-Season Q&A"

    As we hit the halfway mark of our inaugural season, Vik and Rachel sit down with Anthony, Demar, and Red to discuss the making of the first four episodes, and the show’s impact both inside and outside the prison. Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Locomotive - Jake Soffer Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    45 min
  11. "The Wrap-Up Q&A"

    BONUS

    "The Wrap-Up Q&A"

    Before we wrap up the season with our finale next week, the crew sits down to answer another round of listener questions. This week, topics include having pets in prison, the life-changing power of reading, and what’s on the menu in the chow hall. Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Solid Ground - Assaf Ayalon Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Megean Sanchez handles our social media content and audience engagement Vik Chopra and Rachel Kjack are the showrunners and executive producers You can find Unincarcerated Productions on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and various other social media platforms. Thanks for listening! Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at info@unincarcerated.com.

    35 min
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Concrete Mama is not just a podcast - it’s a raw and powerful journey recorded in the heart of the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Featuring Demar, Anthony, Red, Cambo, Vik, and Rachel, this groundbreaking show rewrites the narrative of life behind bars. The hosts delve into the prison’s notorious past — the infamous “Concrete Mama” era, when a failed experiment turned it into one of the most feared facilities in America. They also document Anthony’s transition into the free world on clemency while Demar, Red, and Cambo remain inside, sharing deeply personal narratives about friendship and brotherhood. Get ready to rethink everything you know about the prison industrial complex. Concrete Mama is more than a podcast — it’s a movement.

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  • Creator
    Unincarcerated Productions
  • Episodes
    13
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Concrete Mama: The Podcast
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