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.
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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.
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
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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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