Concrete Mama: The Podcast

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  Introducing Uncuffed: “Unexpected Family” 09.09.2026 34min

  This week, we're partnering with San Quentin's Uncuffed podcast to bring you their latest episode, "Unexpected Family." Family can mean a lot of different things. It can be the people we grew up with or the community we choose to keep close. Sometimes, we find family in unexpected places. In this episode, our producers discover long-lost relatives, learn about siblings they didn’t know they had, and even meet family members who seemingly got a second chance at life. Hosted on BuzzSprout....
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  "No One Can Do It Alone" 02.09.2026 1h 1min

  In our season finale, Megean and Anthony take calls from up and down the West Coast on 131.3 KWSP, discussing post-incarceration struggles and the importance of a community of support with recently released folks and re-entry specialists. Vik calls in, and reaches a significant breakthrough in his own journey toward learning to accept support. Red’s History Report: The Walla Walla Shawshank Redemption Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support U...
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  BONUS - A Conversation with Ear Hustle's Earlonne Woods 26.08.2026 1h 4min

  Hear Demar, Red, and Vik’s full, uncut conversation with Earlonne Woods, the host of the OG prison podcast Ear Hustle. Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Demar Nelson, Steven "Red" Edwards, and Anthony Covert are our hosts Zac Bentz is a producer, and our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Chris Gates and Nate Bowers are our audio engineers Megean Sanchez is a producer,...
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  "One Day at a Time" 19.08.2026 1h 2min

  Red and Vik facilitate a meeting with a group of men in various stages of addiction recovery, and Sergeant Chase Harvey sits in to offer his candid perspective as a staff member who has witnessed harrowing moments with inmates at their lowest. Demar swaps in for Red on today’s History Report: Ken Agtuca’s Great Escape Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Demar Nelson, Steven "Red" ...
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  "Solitary" 12.08.2026 1h 3min

  Nate Bowers conducts a detailed investigation into the lasting impacts of solitary confinement, poring over archival interviews with Dr. Keramet Reiter from UC Irvine, and two men currently incarcerated inside WSP - one recently released from two years in solitary, and the other currently serving a lengthy sentence. Red’s History Report: The Lincoln Day Massacre Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a ...
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  "Where's Santos?" 05.08.2026 1h 6min

  Born Santos Brown, Anthony has spent his life straddling cultures, families, freedoms, and identities. As a child, he was separated from his birth family and hurled into the abyss of the foster system, plagued with questions that never seemed to have easy answers. Was he given up on? Or was he ripped away from a family that wanted to love him? Today, he sets off on a journey to reconnect with his biological family and finally answer the question – what happened to Santos? Red’s History Report...
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  BONUS - A Conversation with Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown 29.07.2026 51min

  Demar and Red sit down with Nick Brown, the Attorney General of Washington State for a wide-ranging conversation about life, politics, and family. Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Demar Nelson, Steven "Red" Edwards, and Anthony Covert are our hosts Zac Bentz is a producer, and our editor, audio engineer, and graphic designer Chris Gates and Nate Bowers are our audio engineers M...
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  "Restorative Justice" 22.07.2026 1h 15min

  Rachel sets out on a journey to understand how restorative justice practices can help her come to terms with some of her unresolved trauma. Answers come in the form of Eugene Youngblood and Aaron Faletogo, two formerly incarcerated men now entrenched in the realm of community restorative justice work, and Stanley Phillips, who facilitates Washington DOC’s accountability letter bank program. She also sits down with Chris Gates for a deeply healing proxy victim-offender dialogue, which leads ea...
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  "You Can Be More Than Me" 15.07.2026 1h 15min

  Demar and Vanessa exchange voicemail messages reflecting on their bond and their shared journey as their son Avonye approaches his 18th birthday. Demar and Red interview Raylin and Alex about their approaches to fatherhood, marriage, and legacy from inside prison. Red’s History Report: Ball Zappers: Radiation, Alcohol, and LSD Experimentation (with Ken Agtuca) Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a do...
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  "It's Okay Not to Be Okay" 08.07.2026 1h 13min

  In an environment saturated with stigma and designed to keep you isolated, where can you turn to safely talk about your feelings? For a handful of men in WSP’s medium security unit, the answer is Neurodiversity Group – a small weekly gathering that meets in a spare room to share their struggles openly, with love, honesty, and accountability. Through interviews with mental health specialists both inside and outside the Department of Corrections, Demar and Anthony confront the emotionally repre...
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  "Free Your Truth" 01.07.2026 56min

  On our first journey back inside the walls of the Washington State Penitentiary, Demar, Red, and Vik sit down with Earlonne Woods from Ear Hustle to discuss the impact of Justice Media and the responsibility of representing the incarcerated population to the world, and Anthony, Vik, and Rachel host an unprecedented community celebration in Walla Walla. Chris Gates also joins the podcast team, and embarks on a journey towards healing and redemption. Red’s History Report: Ken Agtuca and the old...
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  Season 2 Prologue - "When We Last Left Our Heroes" 24.06.2026 14min

  BAM! POW! CONCRETE MAMA: THE PODCAST is back for Season 2, and there’s a lot to catch up on. Since the last time we heard from our heroes, they’ve found new purpose, new opportunities, new freedoms… and even new romance. Before Episode 1 drops next week, hear from the team as they recap a whirlwind year of success and look eagerly toward the future. Thanks to Don Roff for lending his 1960s announcer voice to this episode. Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more i...
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  BONUS - "All Roads Lead to Walla Walla" 15.09.2025 44min

  Rachel and Anthony sit down to reflect on an early recording with the full Concrete Mama team, discussing the reception of Season 1 and overcoming changes in the crew's lineup. Featured music (sourced from Artlist) She Arrives in New York - Max H Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Productions by becoming a donor or sponsor. Demar Nelson, Steven "Red" Edwards, and Anthony Covert are our hosts Zac Bentz is a producer, and ou...
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  BONUS - "It's a Big World Out There” 08.09.2025 15min

  As we work on production for Season 2, we wanted to offer a few brief glimpses into how our hosts' lives are progressing in real-time. Anthony recently celebrated one year of freedom, and sat down with us to reflect on what he's learned. This special bonus episode was guest edited by our production assistant Alicia Nevarez. Featured Music (sourced from Artlist): Soft Memory - Okaya Hosted on BuzzSprout. See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for more information. Support Unincarcerated Produc...
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  "We Made It" 12.05.2025 1h 17min

  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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  "The Wrap-Up Q&A" 05.05.2025 36min

  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. Demar Nelson, Steven "Red" Edwar...
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  "Deedee" 28.04.2025 52min

  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...
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  "My First Time Down" 21.04.2025 48min

  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:...
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  "We Don't Change... We Heal" 14.04.2025 1h 1min

  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 ...
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  "The Mid-Season Q&A" 07.04.2025 47min

  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. Demar Nelson, Steven "Red" Edwards, and Anthony Covert are our hosts Z...