Truth Beyond These Walls

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: Real4shoPromo@gmail.com Twitter: @TruthBeyondThese Walls Music From: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shoPromoMerch Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: @TruthBeyondTheseWalls Music from: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shopromomerch --- Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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: @TruthBeyondTheseWalls Music from: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shopromomerch --- Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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 prison system. To Contact Truth and show support click the links.... Email: TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Instagram: @TruthBeyondTheseWalls Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shopromomerch --- Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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 procedures. To Contact Truth and show support click the links.... Email: TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Instagram: @TruthBeyondTheseWalls Music from: Wayne Flame Productions Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shopromomerch --- Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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. To Contact Truth and show support click the links.... Email: TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Instagram: @TruthBeyondTheseWalls Purchase Merchandise @ Cafepress.com/4shopromomerch --- Donate @ Truth Parker Support

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. Email TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Contact: @TruthBeyondTheseWalls @Truth_Parker Music created by @Wayne_FlameProductions @Changbanga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

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. Follow us on instagram @TruthBeyondTheseWalls @Truth_Parker Any questions or inquiries, please Email TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Music by WWW.WayneFlameProductions.com @Wayne_Flame @ChangBanga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

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. In this episode @Truth_Parker speaks on the importance of using time wisely and taking advantage of any educational tools that are and become available behind the walls. Support this podcast here https://anchor.fm/truth-parker/support Follow us on instagram @TruthBeyondTheseWalls @Truth_Parker Any questions or inquiries, please Email TruthBeyondTheseWalls@gmail.com Music by WWW.WayneFlameProductions.com @Wayne_Flame @ChangBanga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

In this episode Truth takes us inside the power of JPAY and those affected by it. Support this podcast here https://anchor.fm/truth-parker/support Any Questions or comments, please contact: TruthBeyondTheseWalls@Gmail.com Follow on Instagram @TruthBeyondTheseWalls @Truth_Parker Background Music provided by www.WayneFlameProductions.com @Wayne_Flame @Changbanga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

In this episode, @Truth_Parker answers a couple questions that were sent by a listener. -TURNING NOTHING INTO SOMETHING... In detail, its explained how his various "hustles" accumulated into a small fortune by the young age of 19. As well ell as the various entrepreneurial endeavours embarked on along his journey of life, and what exactly he was doing for a living prior to incarceration. Truth details how his past "hustles" as a youngster on into adulthood really just prepared and shaped him into the person that he's grown to be. Support this podcast here https://anchor.fm/truth-parker/support Any Questions or comments, please contact: TruthBeyondTheseWalls@Gmail.com Follow on Instagram @TruthBeyondTheseWalls @Truth_Parker Background Music provided by www.WayneFlameProductions.com @Wayne_Flame @Changbanga --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support

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. This dissapointment can often lead to ill-feelings towards that person, which in-turn, can change the dynamics of what was once a great friendship or relationship. In this episode @Truth_Parker speaks on the biggest dissapointments he's experienced while in prison, which stemmed from expectations that were held to those who were once the very closest people to him. Support this podcast here https://anchor.fm/truth-parker/support Follow on instagram @TruthBeyondTheseWalls @Truth_Parker Background Music by www.WayneFlameProductions.com @Wayne_Flame @ChangBanga Send any Questions, Comments, or inquiries to TruthBeyondTheseWalls@Gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-parker/support