Truth Beyond These Walls

This podcast is for anyone who knows, loves, supports, or is in contact with someone incarcerated within the prison/jail system. It is recorded from behind the Wired Gates, Locked Doors, Iron Bars, and Concrete Walls of a High-Level Security Prison in Virginia's Department of Correction by a currently incarcerated convict; TRUTH. He shares his thoughts, experiences, and factual information from inside, that you're NOT going to hear anywhere else. If you really want to know what REAL life is like Behind Bars; this podcast is for you. Listen close as you hear the grim Truth Beyond These Walls Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

Becoming Famous & Successful from a Prison Cell Part. 2 (Interview with Wahida Clark) 11/15/2023

Becoming Famous & Successful from a Prison Cell Part. 2 (Interview with Wahida Clark) In this special episode Truth speaks with the Reigning "Queen & pioneer of Urban Street Literature" Wahida Clark. She talks about why spending 9.5 years in federal custody turned out to be a blessing, What she learned during that time and what motivated her to start writing and publishing books from prison. She also touches on The importance of not wasting time, and what gave her the motivation and drive to continue writing books even after spending substantial Time in solitary confinement for releasing her 1st book. Hear Wahida tell her story in vivid detail. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/28662278

From Prison - to HipHop - and onto Digital Content Creation - ( Interview with ST. Laz ) 10/16/2023

From Prison - to HipHop - and onto Digital Content Creation - ( Interview with ST. Laz ) In this special episode Truth interviews Brooklyn NYC native ST. Laz, who's spent considerable time in NYC's notorious/ Infamous Rikers Island and 6 years Upstate in various NY State prisons. Hear how St. Laz made the transition from Jail & Prison to being one of the most popular & active MCs in the industry, recording over a thousand songs and collaborating with Some of the Biggest & Most Popular artists. He also talks about how & why he created his popular Documentary Youtube channel, that revolves around Real Life Crime and Undeniable & Unforgettable Prison stories told by the Well known & Notable street legends & figures themselves. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/28332650

The Richmond City Jail was a WARZONE (Locked up in VA vol. 1) 10/02/2023

The Richmond City Jail was a WARZONE (Locked up in VA vol. 1) In this special episode Truth talks about the time he spent in Virginia's Richmond City Jail back in the late 90's. He describes the living conditions of the jail itself and how the jail was segregated according to which part of the city you where from in attempts to keep violence down to a minimum. It never worked though. He also speaks about how difficult living there was for guys from "up North", describing a particular incident in great detail where he witnessed a dude from NY get beaten to a bloody pulp and within inches of his life, for attempting to use the wrong phone. That city jail was a dangerous Place. This story is courtesy of ST. Laz and was previously recorded and aired on his YouTube channel - Crime and prison stories. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/28200161

Back like I Never Left, A Remarkable Redemption (Interview with OG Lucky) 09/15/2023

Back like I Never Left, A Remarkable Redemption (Interview with OG Lucky) In this special episode Truth talks with Miami's Legendary OG Lucky about spending 22 Years in Federal Prison. He talks about How it was for him re -uniting with his son and the importance of family. Also discussed is the importance of saying focused post release & How he was able to Acquire condos and Various RealEstate as well as partnering with NIKE in establishing his very own clothing & apparel line. Lucky also speaks on assisting in the Long Overdue release of Tupac's stepfather Mutulu Shakur (RIP). To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/28044486

The Inmate population is getting younger & younger 09/05/2023

The Inmate population is getting younger & younger In this episode Truth talks about how the inmate population is steadily growing younger at an alarming rate. He discusses some of the reasons for this change in dynamic, and also what he believes can & should be done in order to change the mindsets, and stop our youth from falling victim to this trap of incarceration, which is designed to take decades away from our children. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/27951396

Transition from Menace to Mentor (Interview with Tank Tarrentino) 08/17/2023

Transition from Menace to Mentor (Interview with Tank Tarrentino) In this episode Truth speaks with the Legendary Brooklyn, NY Big Homie "Tank Tarrentino" about spending 16 years behind bars & making his transition from being a real problem in these streets to becoming a Youth Mentor and community activist. How education and acquiring his Associates degree from prison set him on a path to redemption and influencing the youth and Younger Gang members to "Put the guns down", and curb the violence. You can connect with him and get involved with his movement 'THE GOD SQUAD' in Brooklyn, NY. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/27785076

Prison ShakeDowns 08/07/2023

Prison ShakeDowns In this episode Truth describes his personal experiences with Jail & Prison search & seizure protocols, commonly referred to as "Shakedowns". Hear how degrading they can be and how traumatizing they are for Inmates & Prisoners. He describes how often times they are used as a form of punishment & can go way beyond the scope of just searching for contraband, and how some guards will abuse their power by going way overboard. Everything you wanna know about a "shakedown" is in this episode. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/27685623

Witnessing Real Corruption thru the eyes of a Corrections Officer 07/15/2023

Witnessing Real Corruption thru the eyes of a Corrections Officer In this *** Special Episode *** Truth conducts a "Jail Phone Interview" with a former VA D.O.C. Corrections Officer. They discuss topics like Prison Policies, Corruption, Pandemic Protocols, Specialty Training, Short Staffing issues, Miscommunication & Disorganization between staff, Mutual Respect Between Officers & Inmates, and much much more. Hear the Views, opinions, and insight on such topics and get a clear idea of what it was like for him being a correction officer. Gain an understanding of why and how they view things from the opposite side of the fence. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/27472164

Becoming Famous & Successful from a Prison Cell (Seth Ferranti Interview) 07/01/2023

Becoming Famous & Successful from a Prison Cell (Seth Ferranti Interview) In this Special Episode Truth talks with Seth Ferranti (Author, Journalist, Crime Documentary Maker/Director), whose spent 21 years in the federeral prison system for a 1st time Non-Violent Drug Offense. They discuss how Seth started writing articles for various magazines including #DonDiva and #FEDs , authored over 20 books, and created his very own publishing company Gorilla Convict from his Jail Cell. Since his exit from prison, Seth's become a filmmaker doing work for VICE and releasing various documentaries including 'White Boy', which is based on the life of Richard Wershe Jr. better known as "White Boy Rick", which made it to the Top 10 Hits on Netflix and was featured as an exclusive on Starz Network. Truth dives into alot more of Seth's story in this Exclusive Jail Phone Interview from Behind Prison Walls. To contact Truth and show support click the Links Below.... Email: Twitter: Music From: Purchase Merchandise @ Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/27341061

Prison Hustles 06/01/2023

Prison Hustles In this episode Truth discusses a variety of hustles that inmates use to maintain a decent income while incarcerated. From creating artwork and designing clothes to providing personal services like cleaning and doing laundry, Truth details some of the most common hustles/money making plans that go on within the Prison System. He elaborates on the amount of talent certain individuals have been able to master within their time behind bars and how they capitalize on it. "Prison is full of some the realist hustlers you'll ever meet." To Contact Truth and show support click the links.... Email: TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Instagram: Music from: Purchase Merchandise @ --- Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/27015396

Problems w/ Prison Phones 05/03/2023

Problems w/ Prison Phones Truth dives deeper into the reality of the issues with trying to communicate from prison. Discussing the prison politics and circumstances that prevent some people from being able to use the phone; Let alone, IF they have someone who will answer at all. "Some of the most hanous acts occur over these phones." From group designated phones that stop outsiders from using them, to the violence, anger, and depression that comes from having constantly ignored calls; Truth tells the problems people have using phones within prison. To Contact Truth and show support click the links.... Email: TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Instagram: Music from: Purchase Merchandise @ --- Donate @ /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26733234

Maintaining Relationships from Prison 04/01/2023

Maintaining Relationships from Prison Generally speaking, Normal Relationships can become difficult to maintain, nurture, and develop over the years under regular conditions with the ones you love and care for. Imagine having to do that from behind prison bars. In this episode Truth speaks on the hardships and difficulties most people have with keeping in contact & attempting to hold on to friendships & family ties, as well as healthy relationships with their own siblings, children, parents and other loved ones while stuck for years within the /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615343

Cell Blocks vs. Prison Dorms 03/07/2023

Cell Blocks vs. Prison Dorms

In this episode Truth explains the major & minor differences, as well as the similarities with living in a 1- or two-person cell as opposed to living in an open dorm setting amongst numerous convicted felons (sometimes up to 90 at a time). He provides an in-depth description of how a prison dorm is set up and how people move within the environment. Truth also takes a dive into maximum security prisons and how the structure is set within that environment, discussing the variation in the operational pr /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615349

Transfers Are The Worst 02/21/2023

Transfers Are The Worst

In this episode Truth gives an in-depth review about his 1st hand experience with transferring from prison to prison. Having gone through multiple prison transfers, including a recent one he goes into detail about the hardships involved with it; the long bus rides, distant travels, the shackles chains and over all unbearable conditions. "NOTHING IS SWEET ABOUT A PRISON TRANSFER". You will hear Truth's detailed description of what he endured in his last trip.

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Dealing With Death 06/08/2021

Dealing With Death Experiencing loss of a friend or loved one or somebody close is a traumatic experience in itself. Now imagine being locked away and loosing your closest relative. It difficult to put into words the pain felt when a part of you dies and you're not able to say your final goodbyes or pay your last respects. In this episode Truth speaks about enduring loss and the difficulties assosiated with being behind bars when this untimely event occurs and how some manage to deal with it. /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615358

Having Principles in Prison 02/12/2021

Having Principles in Prison In this episode @Truth_Parker speaks about having principles and the potential of negative behaviors in the results of not having any. The importance of exhibiting and maintaining your own truths, and also sends a powerful message to the fathers listening. /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615361

Finding education behind these walls 02/04/2021

Finding education behind these walls Education comes in many forms & there are many ways to spend your time in prison. Positively and/Or Negatively. Gaining an education is just one of them. /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615364

JPAY is a big business 01/16/2021

JPAY is a big business In this episode Truth takes us inside the power of JPAY and those affected by it. /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615367

Truth has Answers 12/31/2020

Truth has Answers In this episode, @Truth_Parker answers a couple questions that were sent by a listener. /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615370

Expectations lead to Disappointments 12/07/2020

Expectations lead to Disappointments We all have experienced having some sort of expectations of others. Whether its a friend, a parent, a child, significant other, sibling, etc. What we often also experience and are not always prepared for, is dissapointment when those expectations are'nt met in the way that we think they should be. /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615373

Mentality of the Guards 11/26/2020

Mentality of the Guards You ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a prison guard? Why do they act the way they act or say the things they say, or even do the things they do? /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615379

Pandemic in the Prison 11/19/2020

Pandemic in the Prison The Corona Virus in this country alone, has already claimed over 230,000 lives, and still counting. If you've contracted it or know someone that has, and or lost someone close to you due to it, then you are well aware of how dangerous and serious Covid can be. /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615382

Parenting from Prison 11/13/2020

Parenting from Prison Being a parent is a 24/7 Job for most. Watching your children grow up is one of the best experiences a parent can have. Can you imagine yourself Parenting from a distance? /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615385

Who is Truth? 11/07/2020

Who is Truth? In his very 1st podcast, @Truth_Parker, Convicted Killer, drug dealer, & Gun runner, introduces himself to listeners. Giving up a glimpse of his life as a child, into his teenage and onto adulthood. His life of crime and the many efforts put fourth into his successful legal entrepreneurial endeavors. How he accumulated a small fortune by the young age of 19, created a well recognizable name for himself as a DJ in the music industry, and made his unmistakable and unforgettable mark in the streets, which ulti /episode/index/show/17e0220e-d875-49f9-b026-92248570941c/id/26615388

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