The Chainz 2 Changed podcast shares stories of the people who are putting in the hard work of changing their lives behind bars, the residents who live inside the walls of the North Dakota State Penitentiary. Co-producers and Co-hosts, Antonio Stridiron and Zach Schmidkunz sit down with high ranking DOCR officials and residents to share stories of changing lives, hope, and what its like doing time at NDSP.
Pickle Rick Nevah QuitPickle Rick rolls in the Booth one last time to say THANK YOU to ALL!!Mentor Ricky shares his emotional farewell to everyone that has helped him in his battle with cancer and the Mentees of U.N.I.T.Y. Village share with him how he has impacted their lives!! Questions or comments for the show? FUN FACT: Rick stated before he left that he cannot wait to purchase a J.J Mcarthy vikings jersey. Update: Rick passed away surounded by his family on 4/30/2025. May he rest in peace. Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode! Please go rate our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts!!! Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Nana Song Title - March 22nd, Artist: King Davo Song Title - Hero, Artist: King Davo Song Title - Out The Blue /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/36343025
The Tale Of The Sunkist Case ManagerOne of NDSP's finest joins the fellas in the booth for this interesting episode. One of the case managers who actually is part of the Chainz 2 Changed team, as of the two people who review and approve all episodes. CM Clauson talks about his journey to becoming a case manager. And then being put in charge of being the one who is in charge of handing out the honey buns. Enjoy this fun episode! FUN FACT: Dread misses being able to make pickles. He loved drinking pickle juice. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on a show. Please go and give our podcast a rating where ever you get your podcasts. /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/36250820
Adapt To SurviveJalal Buckner aka Baby Lao earns the opportunity to stop in the Booth to share his story about change by getting his G.E.D.! He explains how having a son impacted him to better his life and the road blocks he encountered along the way! Questions or comment for the show? FUN FACT: Dread loves pickles. Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode! Please go and rate our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts!!! Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Baby Lao Song Title - Love Da Change /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/36040450
USA USA USA The USA Patriots Softball TeamThe USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team makes a stop in Bismarck to promote their kids camp, they also stop by the Dugout aka The Booth to talk about the 3rd annual softball game at NDSP. Among the awards they humbly forgot to mention include Bronze Stars and Purple Hearts. What more can you say about this group of men. An inspiring episode. A special shout out to the best caramel rolls in Bismarck. Listen to this episode to find out which local eatery wins the award. Questions or comments for the show? FUN FACT- Zach once took his sisters diary to school for show and tell. it did not end well. Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode. Go and rate our podcast wherever you get your podcasts at. Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: King Davo & Rich Song Title - Voices In My Head, Artist: JoJo Song Title - Letter 2 Ari pt 2 /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35944905
As Requested...The One and Only...DreadCheck out this season 4 blockbuster episode where the co-host is in the hot seat! There is not much else to say about this moving episode. So grab some tissues and join the co-host in shedding some good tears for this great episode! FUN FACT- Dread keeps his cell floor SO CLEAN he could eat off of it when he spills his food. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode. Please go and rate our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts!!! Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Tone Song Title - Tales of 2 Antonio's, Artist: King Davo Song Title - Person of Interest, Artist: Nana Song Title - Man in the Mirror, Artists: King Davo & Jojo Song Titles - Fatal Feelings - Love U - Gettin Active, Artist: Nana Song Title - Still Active /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35841705
North Dakota Brain Injury Network Examines Dread and ZachAndrea from the North Dakota Brain Injury Network stops by to discuss tramatic brain injuries and how they have an impact on people. The fellas are surprised by some of the ways a person can get a brain injury. This is a very educational and fascinating interview! FUN FACT: Zach loves the smell of pennies. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode. Please go and rate our podcast wherever you get your podcasts from! Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Emmanuel Osofo aka Nana Song Title - Royal /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35733165
The Legend of Pickle RickIn this episode, mentor Rick Whitman hops into the booth with his sidekick "G" to share his journey. This is a special episode to many, and as you will learn about Rick, he is a very special guy. Take notice world, we can all learn a little something about perseverance from Rick. FUN FACT: Dread likes to put Bows in his dreadlocks. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode!! Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: King Davo Song Title - All Or Nothin /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35607940
The Great Donatello Sings Away His AccountabilitiesMentee Pedro joins Dread and Zach in the booth before leaving U.N.I.T.Y. Village. He talks about his journey of progress, not perfection, and what all that took. This teenage mutant ninja turtle also shares his side of the story to some of his very unique accountabilities. FUN FACT: Zachs favorite animal is a white horse. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode! Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Pedro Young aka Donatello Song Title - Good Mentee, Artist: NaNa Song Title - Vent To The Mic /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35335025
Behavioral Health Division with Heather, Sara, and KenzieHeather, Sara, and Kenzie stop in the Booth to share about how to fix the gaps in systems and services to help with mental health, substance use, and re-entry. They also share about why it's important to have peer support and why continued support is very helpful for success. FUN FACT: Zach's favorite color is purple. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them in an episode. Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: King Davo Song Title: Rain Drops, Artist: King Davo feat. Sincerely Yours Song Title: Beauty and the Beast /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35242960
GABR Rides Into The BoothSarah and Courtney drop by the booth to talk about how the organization they represent, GABR was started. They also talk about how it was started and is now a HUGE hit at NDSP. What is GABR?? Check this episode out to find out for yourself! Questions or comments for the show? FUN FACT: The day that this episode is released is Dread's Birthday! Although he does wish his birthday was December 13th so he would share it with his favorite music artist Taylor Swift. Send them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode. Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Mactay Livinn Song title - Phone call to Heaven, Artist: King Davo Song Title - Letter 2 Onna /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35134870
A Unique Perspective From The Brennen Center For JusticeLB and Ava drop in and discuss the importance of restorative justice and how it needs to be not only implemented in the juvenile system, but also in the adult systems. They also discuss the need to utilize other programs as a first option for help, while incarceration should be a last resort. FUN FACT- Dread enjoys playing games on a spongebob plug and play. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them in an episode. Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: King Davo Song Title: Delicate /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/35053765
The Struggle Of Making ChangesAsh stops in the booth to discuss his journey of change. He talks about being able to help himself after getting his mental health diagnosis, and his love for his family. He talks about making necessary changes in his life despite doing a lengthy sentence. FUN FACT: Zachs favorite bird are Eagles. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] and the guys will answer them on a show! /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/34839595
Ministry On The Margins with Sister Kathleen and NateMInistry on the Margins stops by to discuss with the fellas all they do as an organization helping out people being released from prison. They provide goods and services to help ease the re-entry process. Fun fact: Dread LOVES potatos! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] and the guys will answer them on an episode! /episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/34745410
Merry Christmas From Chainz 2 Changed Special Christmas Shout OutsThe Mentors, Mentees & Staff in U.N.I.T.Y. Village and NDDOCR Send shout outs to their Families and Friends for Christmas 2024!! Questions or Comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Anthony Matthews aka Tone Song: Moments We Cherrish Poem By: Gregory Palmer aka Nemo Title: Merry Christmas To All Artists: King Davo featuring Richard Mallard aka Rich Song: Last Christmas/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/34504570
Kris and his non-counterfeit road to changeKris stops in the booth to get a good old fashioned grilling from Dread and Zach. Kris shares his journey of struggle starting at a young age, to becoming the man he is now. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist: Kris Hogue Song Title: I Remember, Artist: Rogelio Marquez aka Quez & King Davo Song Title: Pray 4 Me/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/34475805
Pastor Martha gives the Ministry a Fresh StartPastor Martha HarriSon joins the guys in the booth to talk about getting started in the Ministry, and the issues near and dear to her heart. Pastor Martha represents Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck, and has begun numerous ministries within the church, including the new Fresh Start Program. The program fills backpacks with toiletries for people being released from prison in North Dakota. To learn more check out this episode!! Questions or comments for the show? Send an email to [email protected]/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/34354955
Accustomed To PainThis episode is a brief summary of resident Joseph Redding aka JoJo's past trials and tribulations that lead to his way of thinking and living. From being a product of his enviorment to adapting to a new enviorment. Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by: Song 1 - Davion Burris aka KingDavo Song Title: PTSD Song 2 - JoJo feat. KingDavo Song Title: Restless/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33942907
Dread's Big SuppwizeOn this episode, the Chainz 2 Changed Podcast welcomes in it's first ever Cobber Alum. This awesome superfan of the podcast plays a very important role in the NDDOCR, and has brough about several programs she is very passionate about. Though she's a Packer fan at heart, she's also the head checker of our hearts. Can you figure out this "suppwize" guest? Good, neither could Dread!! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by Baby Lao feat. Da Suppwize Song Title: Change Can Happen/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33934572
The Tale Of The Crying MailmanTravis Gatzke hops in the booth to talk about his journey from addiction to becoming what's known as the "crying mailman." Travis now represents Evangel by teaching the Alpha Program inside the walls of NDSP. Music featured in this episode was performed by the Evangel Worship Team. Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected]/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33934222
Talking Progress with TimTim stops in the Booth to chat with Dread about what is was like coming to Prison for the first time and how it was adjusting to a new way of life!! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by: Davion Burris aka King Davo & Stephon Shannon aka Sincerely Yours Song Title: UnTrapped/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33640567
Dennis Is Not A MenaceCase Manager Dennis Budau stops in the Booth to chat it up with Dread about what it has been like working at N.D.S.P. for 26 years and going through the changes that was made but most importantly why it's important to treat everyone with respect! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this was performed by: Emmanuel Osafo aka Nana & Davion Burris aka Davo Song Title: Back Door/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33363312
Making History With The First LadyThe First Lady Of N.D. stops in the Booth to help change the Stigma and Stereotype of Addiction! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by: Jalal Buckner aka Baby Lao Song Title: Chainz 2 Change/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33280727
Face It Together with Gina and TeresaPeer Support Specialists Gina & Teresa stop in the Booth to share their stories of overcoming addiction and now giving back by helping others overcome their addictions!! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music in this episode was performed by: Stephon Shannon aka Sincerely Yours Song Title: Get It Done/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33186367
Error After Error Before The Path To Change!!Tone sits down in the Booth with Dread to talk about overcoming loss after loss but is still destined to win!! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by Antonio Matthews aka Tone Song Title: Chainz 2 Changed/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/33073682
Finding Yourself In Prison!!After overcoming all the fears of coming to prison for the first time, Chris finds his true calling and passion in becoming a Minister!!! He also shares about the hardships of being a Father and watching his kids grow up from behind bars!! Comment & questions for the show? Email [email protected]/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/32975917
Real Vida TV Meets Chainz 2 Changed!!Jeremy and Eve from Real Vida TV visit with the hosts over zoom to share stories of getting their Ministry & Podcast started, also why it's so important for them to go into prisons!! Being surprised in hearing about U.N.I.T.Y. Village, they discuss how units like this and Inmates/Residents accepting Christ in their lives, are making changes in Prisons and preparing Incarcerated Folks for Release back into Society!! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected]/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/32879218
Lt. Governor Goes Behind The Walls At N.D.S.P.!!!Lt. Governor Tammy Miller sits down in the Booth to talk about her experience doing a prison re-entry simulation, progress being made in the justice system, and how second chances are needed moving forward!!! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by David " Ninja " Lee! Song 1: Sending My Voice To The Universe Song 2 : Prayer For The Children/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/32745277
Dr. Bruce Perry Examines The Hosts!!!Dr. Perry visits with the Hosts over Zoom to talk about childhood trauma and how it's connected to folks that are Incarcerated! Also why U.N.I.T.Y. Village is a GREAT way to help the young adults HEAL from Trauma! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by: Stephon Shannon aka Sincerely Yours Song: Is It Love/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/32641962
The Chainz 2 Changed Publicist and Agent is in the booth!There is an actual person behind the email address [email protected]. She reveals who she is, and what she does in the Department of Corrections. She also dives into what she does for the Chainz 2 Changed Podcast. She also reveals how scared she was when first coming to work here, and if that still remains true. Listen to find out!! Comments or questions for the show? Email [email protected]/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/32542827
Q &A; A Time In The Booth!!The guys in the Booth answer questions provided by listeners of the show!! Questions or comments for the show? Email [email protected] Music featured in this episode was performed by E.i. Tha King!/episode/index/show/cc0def53-71bc-4aa2-9ce6-d1d472888c90/id/32448317
