Episode 64: Taxx Is Tripping

Illustration by Antwan Williams

What does it take to be bonnaroo in prison? We explore the creative ways people inside transform and beautify their physical selves and their living environment, using whatever they can find within prison walls.

Thanks to Darren Settlemyer, Dion DeMerrill, Christopher Granman, Greg Ward, Lamavis Comundoiwilla (aka Lamavis Cho), Steve Brooks, Rudy Moralez, Richard “Bonaru” Richardson, Taxx, Jesse, Quincy, Jayda Rasberry, William “Rico” Rouse, Kesasi Hill, Tony Tafoya, and Tommy Shakur Ross for talking to us for this episode.

This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, and David Jassy.

As always, big thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of the show.

Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.

You can download the episode here and find the transcript here.