24 episodes

This podcast is for anyone who knows, loves, supports, or is in contact with someone incarcerated within the prison/jail system. It is recorded from behind the Wired Gates, Locked Doors, Iron Bars, and Concrete Walls of a High-Level Security Prison in Virginia's Department of Correction by a currently incarcerated convict; TRUTH. He shares his thoughts, experiences, and factual information from inside, that you're NOT going to hear anywhere else. If you really want to know what REAL life is like Behind Bars; this podcast is for you. Listen close as you hear the grim Truth Beyond These Walls Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

Truth Beyond These Walls Truth Parker

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 7 Ratings

This podcast is for anyone who knows, loves, supports, or is in contact with someone incarcerated within the prison/jail system. It is recorded from behind the Wired Gates, Locked Doors, Iron Bars, and Concrete Walls of a High-Level Security Prison in Virginia's Department of Correction by a currently incarcerated convict; TRUTH. He shares his thoughts, experiences, and factual information from inside, that you're NOT going to hear anywhere else. If you really want to know what REAL life is like Behind Bars; this podcast is for you. Listen close as you hear the grim Truth Beyond These Walls Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

    Becoming Famous & Successful from a Prison Cell Part. 2 (Interview with Wahida Clark)

    Becoming Famous & Successful from a Prison Cell Part. 2 (Interview with Wahida Clark)

    In this special episode Truth speaks with the Reigning "Queen & pioneer of Urban Street Literature" Wahida Clark. She talks about why spending 9.5 years in federal custody turned out to be a blessing, What she learned during that time and what motivated her to start writing and publishing books from prison. She also touches on The importance of not wasting time, and what gave her the motivation and drive to continue writing books even after spending substantial Time in solitary confinement for releasing her 1st book. Hear Wahida tell her story in vivid detail.
     
    To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below....
    Email: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com
    Twitter:  @TruthBeyondThese Walls
    Music From:  Wayne Flame Productions
    Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch
    Donate @ Truth Parker Support

    • 49 min
    From Prison - to HipHop - and onto Digital Content Creation - ( Interview with ST. Laz )

    From Prison - to HipHop - and onto Digital Content Creation - ( Interview with ST. Laz )

    In this special episode Truth interviews Brooklyn NYC native ST. Laz, who's spent considerable time in NYC's notorious/ Infamous Rikers Island and 6 years Upstate in various NY State prisons. Hear how St. Laz made the transition from Jail & Prison to being one of the most popular & active MCs in the industry, recording over a thousand songs and collaborating with Some of the Biggest & Most Popular artists. He also talks about how & why he created his popular Documentary Youtube channel, that revolves around Real Life Crime and Undeniable & Unforgettable Prison stories told by the Well known & Notable street legends & figures themselves.
    To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below....
    Email: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com
    Twitter:  @TruthBeyondThese Walls
    Music From:  Wayne Flame Productions
    Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch
    Donate @ Truth Parker Support

    • 38 min
    The Richmond City Jail was a WARZONE (Locked up in VA vol. 1)

    The Richmond City Jail was a WARZONE (Locked up in VA vol. 1)

    In this special episode Truth talks about the time he spent in Virginia's Richmond City Jail back in the late 90's. He describes the living conditions of the jail itself and how the jail was segregated according to which part of the city you where from in attempts to keep violence down to a minimum. It never worked though. He also speaks about how difficult living there was for guys from "up North", describing a particular incident in great detail where he witnessed a dude from NY get beaten to a bloody pulp and within inches of his life, for attempting to use the wrong phone. That city jail was a dangerous Place.
     This story is courtesy of ST. Laz and was previously recorded and aired on his YouTube channel - Crime and prison stories.
     
    To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below....
    Email: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com
    Twitter:  @TruthBeyondThese Walls
    Music From:  Wayne Flame Productions
    Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch
    Donate @ Truth Parker Support

    • 27 min
    Back like I Never Left, A Remarkable Redemption (Interview with OG Lucky)

    Back like I Never Left, A Remarkable Redemption (Interview with OG Lucky)

    In this special episode Truth talks with Miami's Legendary OG Lucky about spending 22 Years in Federal Prison. He talks about How it was for him re -uniting with his son and the importance of family. Also discussed is the importance of saying focused post release & How he was able to Acquire condos and Various RealEstate as well as partnering with NIKE in establishing his very own clothing & apparel line. Lucky also speaks on assisting in the Long Overdue release of Tupac's stepfather Mutulu Shakur (RIP).
    To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below....
    Email: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com
    Twitter:  @TruthBeyondThese Walls
    Music From:  Wayne Flame Productions
    Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch
    Donate @ Truth Parker Support

    • 38 min
    The Inmate population is getting younger & younger

    The Inmate population is getting younger & younger

    In this episode Truth talks about how the inmate population is steadily growing younger at an alarming rate. He discusses some of the reasons for this change in dynamic, and also what he believes can & should be done in order to change the mindsets, and stop our youth from falling victim to this trap of incarceration, which is designed to take decades away from our children.
    To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below....
    Email: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com
    Twitter:  @TruthBeyondThese Walls
    Music From:  Wayne Flame Productions
    Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch
    Donate @ Truth Parker Support
     
     

    • 27 min
    Transition from Menace to Mentor (Interview with Tank Tarrentino)

    Transition from Menace to Mentor (Interview with Tank Tarrentino)

    In this episode Truth speaks with the Legendary Brooklyn, NY Big Homie "Tank Tarrentino" about spending 16 years behind bars & making his transition from being a real problem in these streets to becoming a Youth Mentor and community activist. How education and acquiring his Associates degree from prison set him on a path to redemption and influencing the youth and Younger Gang members to "Put the guns down", and curb the violence.
    You can connect with him and get involved with his movement 'THE GOD SQUAD' in Brooklyn, NY.  
    To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below....
    Email: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com
    Twitter:  @TruthBeyondThese Walls
    Music From:  Wayne Flame Productions
    Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch
    Donate @ Truth Parker Support
     

    • 37 min

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