The Shakedown: Episode 23 – What are our Achievements?
Video Description: On this very special episode of The Shakedown, Rainforest, Malone, and Dave all hang out to discuss their achievements since getting out of prison. Of course, Malone thinks he doesn’t have any so most of the episode is spent trying to convince Malone that, yes, he has actually accomplished something. Also, Dave apparently […]
The Shakedown – How Do We Fix the System? The Future of Prisons Part 2
Video Description: We continue are discussion about the ideal criminal justice system by discussing how to prevent corruption from taking our ideal rehabilitation system and turning it back into prison camps. More about us at: https://shakedown.show Find our merch at: https://wayword.press
The Shakedown – What Does Lock ‘Em Up Really Mean? The Future of Prisons Part 1
Video Description: In this multi-part discussion, Rainforest explains to Malone why the “lock ’em up” rhetoric hurts society. He discusses how he feels prison, policing, and attitudes need to change to reduce crime and make a safer world. More about us at: https://shakedown.show Find our merch at: https://wayword.press
The Shakedown – Does Prison Make You Racist? Socializing in Prison Part 2
Video Description: Prison life divides people up into gangs and groups based on race. This affects how inmates look at each other. Rainforest and Dave continue their talk about socializing in prison by focusing on their experiences with race in prison.
The Shakedown – What is PREA?
Video Description: Malone and Rainforest dive into everyone’s favorite rape elimination act – PREA. What it stands for, what it means, when it started, and when it actually hit Texas. Malone talks about life before and after PREA. And we talk about why some inmates miss, “The good ol’ days.” More about us at: https://shakedown.show […]
The Shakedown – Let’s Talk About Prison Security
Video Description: Malone is back as we talk about the differences between maximum and medium security units in TDCJ. Malone tells some stories and — as always — we get sidetracked.
The Shakedown – Socializing in Prison Part 1
Video Description: David Brown guests hosts as Rainforest and Dave discuss the social hierarchies in prison. We discuss respect, disrespect, and everything in between. More about us at: https://shakedown.show Find our merch at: https://wayword.press
The Shakedown – Rainforest Tells Trusty Camp Stories
Video Description: Rainforest is on his own telling stories about life on the Trusty Camp and why the hardest part of your sentence is right as your are about to head back out into the free world.
The Shakedown – What’s so bad about Cop Shows?
Video Description: Inmates love to watch people get arrested and go to jail. What are their favorite shows? And how are those shows influencing our society? All this will be discussed in our latest episode. Plus, should you listen to or watch True Crime shows? And why are they not really “true”?
The Shakedown – What Should We Do with Sex Offenders?
Video Description: Rainforest, as usual, is causing a ruckus on the internet. Today he discusses a local debate about to do with sex offenders and his views on the issues. He also discusses why discussions about sex offenders can derail real work on criminal justice reforms. Also, can someone please help Malone with his phone?