Episode 66: Yard of Dreams

Illustration by Antwan Williams

Sports in prison are more than just games. They can be an outlet for stress, the realization of dreams deferred, or a positive way to prove oneself to peers and family. In this episode, one player battles for acceptance and a spot on the San Quentin baseball team, a two-time Super Bowl champion goes from partying with the Patriots to living in a 5x9 cell, and resident sports reporter Rahsaan “New York” Thomas attempts to win a one-on-one basketball game on behalf of all the nerds.

Ear Hustle would like to thank Alex Stilley, Anthony Evans, Brandon Browner, Dejon Joy, Derrek Guillebea, Gary Townes, Greg Eskridge, Jamaal Harrison, Jeremiah Brown, Lawrence Thomas, Max Hickson, Nephew, Samantha Gordon, Prince, Richard Williams, Shaylee, Steve Reichart, Trevor Woods, and Vontino Alexander 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.