Concrete Mama: The Podcast
Concrete Mama: The Podcast
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the prison industrial complex, personal transformation, and the impact of incarceration on relationships. Episodes delve into the history of the facility, particularly the 'Concrete Mama' era and feature stories such as Anthony's transition to freedom and the ongoing experiences of those still incarcerated.
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.
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
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Support Unincarcerated Productions through our fiscal sponsor, Northwest Film Forum.
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
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Write us with your questions, ideas for future episodes and thoughts at [email protected], or send us a letter at:
Unincarcerated Productions, 307 S 9th Ave #145, Walla Walla, WA 99362
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