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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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1Concrete 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 Musi...
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 ...
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 Schlimba...
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 B...
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 Qua...
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 through our fiscal sponsor, Northwest Film Forum. Zac Bentz is our editor, audio engineer, and graph...
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 ...
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:...
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...
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 through our fiscal sponsor, Northwest Film Forum. Zac Bentz is...
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 Ger...
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