Sam Brown spent 24 years in prison not just denying his crime, but lying about it, over and over again. Finally, he decided to come clean. Would the parole board believe him?

Special thanks to Hamisi Spears, Harry Goodall, Miguel Sifuentes, Randolph Jackson, Terry Kitchen, Anthony “Ace” Gomez, Kevin Sample, Michael Adams, Timothy Ross, Michael Sperling, and Adriel Ramirez for talking to us out on the yard at San Quentin.

Episode artwork by Lloyd Caldwell.

Each episode this season will feature new artwork by a different incarcerated artist. The artists work with the San Quentin Prison Arts Project, which is part of the William James Association (WJA) and is also supported by California’s Arts in Corrections program.

Since 1977, the WJA has helped prepare participants for a successful return to their communities by building family connections, teaching social and communication skills, and giving students an opportunity to contribute. You can find out more about WJA here, and donate to help support its work here.

This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Joshua Burton, Inky, 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.

Episode 78: Actual/Factual