On The Recyard Women's Prison Podcast

Episodes

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  Medical Neglect in Jail: Why Tylenol Isn’t Healthcare 20.02.2026 26m

  In this episode, we revisit a conversation that began with Tylenol and turned into something much deeper.Behind bars, acetaminophen often becomes the default response to serious medical concerns. Instead of diagnostic testing, specialist referrals, or trauma informed care, many incarcerated women are handed over the counter medication and sent back to their bunks.We share our lived experiences with medical neglect inside jail and prison, and we explore how these patterns contribute to widespread medical mistrust far beyond the walls.This episode looks at the intersection of incarceration, women’s health, politicized medical narratives, and the long term consequences of systems that fail to provide adequate care.Because when healthcare becomes minimal, dismissive, or inaccessible, mistrust is not irrational. It’s learned.About The Hosts:Marci Marie is a formerly incarcerated storyteller, organizer, and media creator with a decade of lived experience inside Texas women’s prisons. She serves as Director of Communications at Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance, and as the Social & Digital Media Coordinator with FICPFM, where she leads narrative strategy rooted in lived experience. Marci brings sharp analysis, personal truth, and a women centered lens to conversations about incarceration, mental health, policy, and current events.Jennifer “Toonche” Toon is a formerly incarcerated advocate and the Executive Director and co founder of Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance. Her involvement with the criminal legal system began at age 15 under Texas determinate sentencing laws, resulting in 27 years of system involvement. Toonche brings deep policy insight, lived experience, and narrative power shaped by her work in advocacy, media, and justice reform.Follow Marci Marie: https://linktr.ee/marcimarie114Follow Toonche: https://www.facebook.com/jennifercharlene.toon.5Keywords: women’s prison podcast, formerly incarcerated women, Texas prisons, incarceration and current events, lived experience commentary, prison policy, mental health and incarceration, narrative change, women impacted by incarceration, prison healthcare, jail medical neglect, women in prison, medical mistrust, correctional healthcare, acetaminophen controversy, women’s health in jail, prison reform, incarceration and health, criminal justice podcast, lived experience prison, Texas prisons, jail healthcare crisis
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  Are We in a Different Timeline? The Mandela Effect Conversation 17.02.2026 23m

  In this episode, Marci Marie and Toonche dive into timeline jumping and the Mandela Effect, the phenomenon where large groups of people remember events differently than recorded history.Is it psychology? Quantum theory? Collective consciousness? Or just flawed memory?We explore why so many people feel like reality has shifted, how narratives shape what we believe, and what it means when your memory doesn’t match the “official” version of events.If you’ve ever questioned your own memory or felt like something changed overnight, this conversation will hit home.Marci Marie is a formerly incarcerated storyteller, organizer, and media creator with a decade of lived experience inside Texas women’s prisons. She serves as Director of Communications at Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance, and as the Social & Digital Media Coordinator with FICPFM, where she leads narrative strategy rooted in lived experience. Marci brings sharp analysis, personal truth, and a women centered lens to conversations about incarceration, mental health, policy, and current events.Jennifer “Toonche” Toon is a formerly incarcerated advocate and the Executive Director and co founder of Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance. Her involvement with the criminal legal system began at age 15 under Texas determinate sentencing laws, resulting in 27 years of system involvement. Toonche brings deep policy insight, lived experience, and narrative power shaped by her work in advocacy, media, and justice reform.Keywords: women’s prison podcast, formerly incarcerated women, Texas prisons, incarceration and current events, lived experience commentary, prison policy, mental health and incarceration, narrative change, women impacted by incarcerationMandela Effecttimeline jumpingquantum theoryparallel universescollective memoryfalse memoryreality shiftalternate timelinescollective consciousnessmisremembered historypop culture Mandela Effectquantum physics explainedtimeline theoryreality perceptionmemory psychologysimulation theorymass psychologyconspiracy theoriesperception vs realityOn The Recyard podcast
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  Taking a Plea Deal When You're Innocent! 13.02.2026 30m

  Nearly 90 to 97 percent of criminal cases in the United States end in plea bargains. Most people never get a trial.In this episode of On The Recyard Women’s Prison Podcast, Marci Marie Simmons and Jennifer Toon break down how plea deals really work, why prosecutors rely on them, and how the “trial penalty” pressures people into pleading guilty.We talk about:• Why going to trial can mean risking decades more time• How mandatory minimums create leverage• The role of overworked public defenders• Why the system could not function if everyone demanded a trial• How innocent people end up taking plea dealsFrom lived experience inside women’s prisons to policy realities, this episode exposes how plea bargaining drives mass incarceration and raises serious questions about coercion, fairness, and justice.If you have ever wondered why someone “just took a deal,” this episode explains what headlines leave out.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations about incarceration, criminal justice reform, and current events through the lens of lived experienceAbout the hosts:Marci Marie is a formerly incarcerated storyteller, organizer, and media creator with a decade of lived experience inside Texas women’s prisons. She serves as Director of Communications at Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance, and as the Social & Digital Media Coordinator with FICPFM, where she leads narrative strategy rooted in lived experience. Marci brings sharp analysis, personal truth, and a women centered lens to conversations about incarceration, mental health, policy, and current events.Jennifer “Toonche” Toon is a formerly incarcerated advocate and the Executive Director and co founder of Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance. Her involvement with the criminal legal system began at age 15 under Texas determinate sentencing laws, resulting in 27 years of system involvement. Toonche brings deep policy insight, lived experience, and narrative power shaped by her work in advocacy, media, and justice reform.Follow Marci Marie: www.marcimarie.comFollow Toonche: FacebookKeywords: women’s prison podcast, formerly incarcerated women, Texas prisons, incarceration and current events, lived experience commentary, prison policy, mental health and incarceration, narrative change, women impacted by incarceration
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  Coded Injustice: Predictive Policing and AI in the Criminal Legal System 10.02.2026 27m

  Predictive policing is already here and it is changing how people are targeted long before a crime ever happens.In this episode, Marci Marie and Toonche explore how artificial intelligence is being used throughout the criminal legal system, from policing and courts to jails and prisons. We break down predictive policing, biased algorithms, and the myth that technology is neutral.This conversation centers lived experience, accountability, and the real consequences of allowing AI to shape punishment in systems already built on inequality.If you care about civil rights, surveillance, or the future of criminal justice, this episode is a must listen.About the hosts:Marci Marie  ⁨@marcimarie114⁩  a formerly incarcerated storyteller, organizer, and media creator with a decade of lived experience inside Texas women’s prisons. She serves as Director of Communications at Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance, and as the Social & Digital Media Coordinator with FICPFM, where she leads narrative strategy rooted in lived experience. Marci brings sharp analysis, personal truth, and a women centered lens to conversations about incarceration, mental health, policy, and current events.Jennifer “Toonche” Toon  ⁨@JenniferToon4⁩  a formerly incarcerated advocate and the Executive Director and co founder of Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance. Her involvement with the criminal legal system began at age 15 under Texas determinate sentencing laws, resulting in 27 years of system involvement. Toonche brings deep policy insight, lived experience, and narrative power shaped by her work in advocacy, media, and justice reform.Keywords: women’s prison podcast, formerly incarcerated women, Texas prisons, incarceration and current events, lived experience commentary, prison policy, mental health and incarceration, narrative change, women impacted by incarcerationFollow Marci Marie www.marcimarie.comFollow Toonche www.instagram.com/jennifertoon79/
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  How Media Teaches Us to Trust Police (Copaganda Explained) 06.02.2026 29m

  In this episode of On The Recyard Women’s Prison Podcast, Marci Marie Toonche break down copaganda, the way media narratives shape public trust in police and protect policing institutions from accountability.From TV shows and news coverage to true crime and viral clips, copaganda teaches the public who to believe, whose stories matter, and whose harm gets minimized. In this conversation, Marci Marie and Toonche examine how police propaganda works, why it’s so effective, and how it directly impacts young people, marginalized communities, and those caught in the criminal legal system.Grounded in lived experience, media literacy, and years of organizing, this episode challenges the myths around “protect and serve,” explores interrogation tactics and police deception, and connects media storytelling to mass incarceration and systemic injustice. When policing narratives go unquestioned, the consequences don’t stay on the screen; they show up in interrogation rooms, courtrooms, and real lives.This episode is for anyone questioning what they’ve been taught about policing, authority, and truth and ready to look at how media helps maintain power.Subscribe to On The Recyard for conversations on incarceration, current events, and justice told through lived experience.Follow us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnTheRecyardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090806846031If this episode resonates, leave a comment or share it with someone who needs this conversation.About the hosts: @marcimarie114  is a formerly incarcerated storyteller, organizer, and media creator with a decade of lived experience inside Texas women’s prisons. She serves as Director of Communications at Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance, and as the Social & Digital Media Coordinator with FICPFM, where she leads narrative strategy rooted in lived experience. Marci brings sharp analysis, personal truth, and a women centered lens to conversations about incarceration, mental health, policy, and current events.You can learn more about her work here: https://www.marcimarie.comJennifer “Toonche” Toon is a formerly incarcerated advocate and the Executive Director and co founder of Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance. Her involvement with the criminal legal system began at age 15 under Texas determinate sentencing laws, resulting in 27 years of system involvement. Toonche brings deep policy insight, lived experience, and narrative power shaped by her work in advocacy, media, and justice reform.Follow Toonche on FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=jennifer%20charlene%20toonKeywords: copaganda, copaganda explained, police propaganda, media and policing, policing narratives, trust in police, police accountability, mass incarceration, criminal legal system, true crime criticism, media literacy, interrogation tactics, justice impacted voices, women and incarceration, formerly incarcerated, On The Recyard podcast, Marci Marie Simmons, Jennifer Toon
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  We’re Back: Lived Experience, Current Events, and Why This Podcast Matters 03.02.2026 21m

  We’re back and yes, we have things to say.In this return episode of On The Recyard Women’s Prison Podcast, Marci Marie and Toonche sit down to talk about why the podcast is returning now, what’s changed since we last recorded, and what it means to break down prisons and current events through lived experience.This episode is part catch up, part reset, and part warning. We’re naming the moment, reclaiming our voices, and setting the tone for conversations about incarceration, mental health, policy, and life beyond prison walls. Same lens. Sharper analysis. No filter._______________________________________________________________About the hosts:Marci Marie is a formerly incarcerated storyteller, organizer, and media creator with a decade of lived experience inside Texas women’s prisons. She serves as Director of Communications at Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance, and as the Social & Digital Media Coordinator with FICPFM, where she leads narrative strategy rooted in lived experience. Marci brings sharp analysis, personal truth, and a women centered lens to conversations about incarceration, mental health, policy, and current events.Jennifer “Toonche” Toon is a formerly incarcerated advocate and the Executive Director and co founder of Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance. Her involvement with the criminal legal system began at age 15 under Texas determinate sentencing laws, resulting in 27 years of system involvement. Toonche brings deep policy insight, lived experience, and narrative power shaped by her work in advocacy, media, and justice reform.Keywords: women’s prison podcast, formerly incarcerated women, Texas prisons, incarceration and current events, lived experience commentary, prison policy, mental health and incarceration, narrative change, women impacted by incarceration
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  How Wealth Can Get You Out of Jail 01.06.2025 55m

  When you’ve got wealth, celebrity, and the right political connections, your pathway to freedom looks very different from the rest of us. We’ll unpack how class and influence shape outcomes, from prison sentences to presidential pardons and why everyday people impacted by this system are still waiting for mercy that may never come.
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  Surveillance 26.05.2025 57m

  In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to be watched all the time: on the unit and on parole. From guards listening in on phone calls to cameras in every hallway, to parole officers showing up unannounced, the surveillance never stops. We share our own stories about the pressure of always being monitored and how it shapes your sense of freedom, even after release.
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  Prison Moms 26.05.2025 1h

  This week, we’re talking about the prison moms. You know, the ones who weren’t our real mamas but stepped into that role when we needed it most. The ones who looked out for us, gave us advice (even when we didn’t ask for it), made sure we ate, and reminded us who we were when we started to forget.Every woman who’s done time knows about those “play” moms, the aunties, big sisters, and OGs who showed us love in a place built to break us. In this episode, we’re sharing stories, laughs, and some tears for the women who helped raise us on the inside.This one’s for the mommas who held it down.
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  Women's Prison Strip Searches 06.05.2025 57m

  Marci Marie and Toonche are On The Recyard talking about the wild ways that they strip search incarcerated women in Texas prisons.
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  Toonch Alone at Rec 24.04.2025 52m

  Toonche turned out for Rec and is sitting by herself, and talking to people about random stuff. What will Marci think?
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  Second Chances After Prison 18.04.2025 56m

  In this episode of On The Recyard, Marci Marie and Toonche kick back and reflect on what "second chances" really mean: from the yard to the free world. Whether it’s rebuilding trust, reclaiming our power, or just getting through another day with hope, this episode is all about the real stories of resilience and redemption.Join us as we talk about the moments that shaped us, the people who believed in us, and why second chances aren’t just possible, they’re necessary. Pull up a bench and chill with us on the recyard #OnTheRecyard #SecondChances #WomensPrisonPodcast #LivedExperienceLeads #PrisonReform #RedemptionStories
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  Texas Prison Heat Lawsuit Update 15.04.2025 1h 1m

  Listen as we get a live update from the attorney!
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  Punishment in Prison 15.04.2025 1h 2m

  Prison isn’t just about serving time. It’s about control. From solitary confinement to loss of visits, mail, and basic privileges, punishment comes in many forms. But some of the most painful punishments aren’t just about isolation or restriction. They’re about humiliation.This week, we’re talking about the ways punishment is used to break people down, from petty write-ups to degrading strip searches and being denied access to things that make you feel human. We’ll share personal stories, the unwritten rules of prison discipline, and the moments that made us ask: is this about safety, or just about power?Join us live Wednesday at 7 PM CST! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be part of the conversation.#OnTheRecyard #PrisonPunishment #HumiliationAsPunishment #EndMassIncarceration
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  Suprise on the Rec yard! 15.04.2025 1h

  Marci missed turn out so Toonche is hanging out with a suprise guest!
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  Second Chances 15.04.2025 1h

  🎙️We’re kicking off Second Chance Month with a powerful and informative episode featuring Taja Hereford, Manager of Inclusive Hiring at the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ). Taja leads the award-winning Unlock Potential workforce development program, helping opportunity youth, veterans, and justice-impacted individuals find meaningful employment.✅ What is second chance hiring and why does it matter?✅ The barriers to employment that formerly incarcerated individuals face✅ Real stories of struggle and success in reentry and the job market✅ How businesses can implement fair chance hiring the right way✅ What families and communities can do to support justice-impacted job seekers✅ Resources for both job seekers and employersWe’re bringing facts, experiences, and solutions to the table. Join us LIVE and let’s break down barriers to employment together!LIVE Wednesday at 7 PM CST🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an episode!🔗 Learn more about RBIJ and second chance hiring at www.rbij.org#SecondChanceMonth #OnTheRecyard #FairChanceHiring #EmploymentForAll #JusticeImpactedVoices
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  Casey Anthony 13.03.2025 59m

  Casey Anthony is back, this time on TikTok, and people have a lot to say. From her highly publicized trial to her recent reappearance on social media, we’re diving into the ongoing fascination with her case, media narratives, and why the public remains so divided.Why do some high-profile cases never fade from the public eye? What does this say about race, privilege, and the legal system? And how does social media change the way we process true crime stories?
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  Parole Advocacy Week Kickoff with Jorge Renaud! 13.03.2025 1h 2m

  We’re kicking off Parole Advocacy Week with a must-listen episode featuring Jorge Renaud, a leading voice in parole reform. We’re diving deep into all things parole, breaking down the policies, and sharing real advocacy actions you can take to push for change.Join us as we gear up for Parole Justice Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol! If you care about second chances, reentry, and justice, this episode is for you.📢 Tune in, take action, and be part of the movement!
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  🎙️ On The Recyard – Live Q&A! 🎙️ 27.02.2025 1h 3m

  This week, we are keeping it real with an open mic episode! Tune in as Marci Marie and Toonchi answer your questions live, share insights on prison life, reentry, and justice reform, and chop it up about whatever is on your mind.No script, no filters—just raw, honest conversation straight from the recyard. Drop your questions and let’s talk! 💬
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  On the Rec Yard-Live Q and A!! 20.02.2025 58m

  This week, we are keeping it real with an open mic episode! Tune in as Marci Marie and Toonchi answer your questions live, share insights on prison life, reentry, and justice reform, and chop it up about whatever is on your mind.No script, no filters—just raw, honest conversation straight from the recyard. Drop your questions and let’s talk! 💬