Doing Time at Marion Supermax Prison-Joel Blaeser (follow up)

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Joel Blaeser, a former inmate at Marion Maximum Security Prison. Here’s a link to Joel’s first video: Former Deadhead and LSD Dealer-Joel Blaeser
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[@LETTERS-FROM-MARION]

MARK THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CREATION, I LOVE YOU ALL

[@lifeisagift1442]

JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY❤

[@MikeG_630]

Hope you're living your best life my man. Keep up with the high spirits ✌️

[@MikeG_630]

Hahahaha imagine Marion everyone was trippin'. Id like to think it'd be more peaceful that way🤙 but then again who knows?.. i appreciate getting to hear your story thanks for sharing !

[@sitindogmas]

✌️💚 from the middle of W.V.

[@Dubsackd333]

yes! Joel B is back!!! Love u brother! WALSTIB!

[@Midtnfishing937]

I grew up abused from a father that fought in Vietnam. The media does not talk about how families are destroyed after the war is over.

[@user-cw7ly8nu5j]

Not that I don’t care but what do you expect the media to do ? Humans been going to war since day 1, it’s not gonna stop or change .

[@normc4603]

I know exactly what you mean, my dad was born in 1936, he was in Korea in 1951 (15 years old) very young to be in war, that wasn’t enough for him , my mom said that he was thrilled to be heading to war in Vietnam, my live from 1963 until 1982 was a war zone when I was finally able to remove myself from his presence and I’ve never looked back!!

[@Psychedelic430]

Media doesnt care about you or your family i think you know that already. All they care is to promote to young kids to die for ''their country'' .

[@gypsyman1939]

Honestly, nobody talks about that anymore. You’d say why? Why don’t the consequences of war talked about any more and not only that they glorify war! They say we need to show the world how powerful America is and its reasons to force its power all over the world. If you don’t go along with that your an enemy or a trader to America and if you do go along with it your a true patriot!! It’s sick and pathetic mindset and evil way of life.

[@rb3tv5150]

Damn. You are right.

[@almo33YO]

Mr. Clean has returned!! ❤ I loved his stories about following The Dead!

[@blackeagle6268]

🤣🤣 I was going to say Uncle Festers grandson! Better looking, taller and in much better shape! 😉

[@leneo1731]

Thank you for that comment! I absolutely couldn't recognise him. I thought I did remember most of the inmate stories but he was just totally gone from my memory! But now I see who it is. Mark just used a totally different topic today than the last time. I don't even remember him saying he did time during his last interview.

[@Lelly28]

😂😂😂😂

[@Shay.Zeigler]

I ran to the comments to see how many people agreed with me that he looks like Mr. Clean.

[@audraleahealing]

My first thought!

[@kristianbonis483]

My dad would beat my mom me and my two brothers. He was an angry alcoholic and drug addict. We were constantly in and out of women and children shelters. Eventually he overdosed on my 14th bday. I got put in a boys home a year later my mom couldn’t take care of us. I got out and quickly became addicted to cigarettes alcohol hard drugs and was homeless most of the time. Fast forward to now I’m sober living on Kauai making good money in really good shape and putting the pieces back together talking to psychiatrists and therapists. All Glory to god that I got out of the world I was in. There’s hope for us all

[@jillj303]

🌺🤙

[@johannaj2009]

@@jillj303 Kauai. wow how did you get there? glad you have gotten out of this mess❤‍🩹

[@jaded09]

Bless you. Best wishes for your recovery. I'm there myself as you probably guessed. Remember Steven Tyler is right. "Life's a journey, not a destination" I wish you the very best on your journey. Just wanted you to know someone cares even though I don't know you. Shine on! ✨️✨️✨️

[@kristianbonis483]

@@jaded09 thank you so much for your kind words. What a journey it has been and I’m not done yet. So much more to come. May god shine his light on you and yours ❤️

[@MrScott3060]

Good for you thats awesome! I went through a similar situation, so I feel you!!

[@afterthestorm221]

This is what healthy recovery of life sounds like acknowledgment, acceptance, and release.

[@Harold-os6bc]

I did five years at a medium prison in Oklahoma. And I totally agree with him, I’m glad I went to prison myself. I hated every second of it, but it made me a better person. Now I’m a dad of three and living a good life.

[@dianemorton2222]

Prayers

[@charliemiller1934]

Thats awesome I'm so glad

[@freefromit2]

I went through hell as a kid, but I had no idea it wasn't normal. when you're around a stench long enough you cant smell it anymore. never look back, keep moving forward.

[@BlueAlien2]

This is one of my favorite interviews…ever. And , yes, some beatings, molestations or rape we just slough off. Sometimes, I believe that some of us were born just to survive. Did it have an effect on my growth? Yes. It made me horrendously protective of the weak from the age of four. It gave me purpose. Save the ones who can’t protect themselves and move on. Joel, you are amazing.

[@izzydeadyet7336]

This is very true, I was bullied and abused as a kid and I won't stand for it now . If I ever saw it around me I'd be right in the middle, because no one did it for me!

[@jillj303]

💙

[@jillj303]

​@izzydeadyet7336 💙

[@MsMondaytuesday]

Your comment hit are & made me think about my life as it is now. I question what i am here for & why do i keep going thru things now maybe i can understand a few things. thank you for this

[@47151632]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@rhysbartram]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@chloemcrobbie]

Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@peishancraken]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@rhysbartram]

Is he on instagram?

[@chloemcrobbie]

Yes he is dr.porassss.

[@garymorris3375]

This dude is solid! And very intelligent. Great to listen to. Hi from Humboldt County Ca. 🤙🏽👣

[@5049usrluvtyx]

Intelligent? 😂

[@WHAT_THE_F0XX]

​@@5049usrluvtyx yes, intelligent. JFC

[@Cbow3977]

So crazy that i just finished watching his first video and came to see what was uploaded this morning and low and behold his update!! Goodmorning Mark

[@still_becoming]

Some days are filled with surprises

[@HelpFindTheOthers]

Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right

[@Nonnew705]

What if a 3rd video came out tomorrow back to back .

[@eliotgardner1856]

Bless this man, and how far he has come on his journey of overcoming all the suffering he endured

[@heatherporter4280]

Good morning Mark! Hope everyone has a terrific Saturday! Much love from the mountains of Southwest Virginia ❤

[@craigfinno551]

Is southwest virginia filled with illegals like new england? Im looking to move down somewhere near there but want to be away from blue states and my taxes going to people that dont deserve them

[@pkc-p9m]

Bless you, I'm from the Muntain's of S.W. Virginia... We're so Damm fortunate to live in this Appalachian state, I love it...Va is for Lovers... As well as good wine, beautiful vineyards & thankfully, alotta Cannabis Coniessseurs... Love this state !

[@PatCrawford-jm9rm]

I went to college in that area at Virginia Tech! Love that beautiful area

[@Getep]

Hi back, Heather! Pete 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Stockport, England. ❤

[@pkc-p9m]

Joel, Scott here, we spoke quite a bit after your last video, I know it's difficult to remember everyone though. I just wanted to thank you for pt.2, Brother. So good to see you doing well. I had told you when we spoke that I was on from 84' to 95' As far as good time's spent with friend's goes, i had the "Time of my Life!" That decade cost me alot but there ain't nothing like a Grateful Dead show, period ! Jerry up on stage, what color shirts he wearing & that'll set the tone... Such amazing time's, listening to you speak on it, I almost looked over a couple time's as if we were really speaking to me as we made our way up Shakedown.... Can you believe I still have some of my DeaD T's from the 80's, Brother! Still wear them a couple time's a year on special occasions.... I've still got an 89' Alpine Vallet-shirt that's embroidered, I've gotta send you a pic of it, you'll be able to explain it to me, the Egyptian symbolism on it, I think that's what it is, it's beautiful ! I'd get married & buried in this thing, Brother... I'm gonna see if I can find you on here or or somewhere music oriented... Drop me a note & I'll getcha back, can't remember where you call home ? No worries, thanks again, happy for you, Joel, you're obviously good people.. . scott

[@andreasporch788]

My dad beat me too and ridiculed me constantly once I became an adult I began to realize how pathetic he was. Once I grew up he knew not to even try to beat me. I would never beat my kids.

[@LaurenH-vo8pu]

Same. ❤ Sad club to be in, sorry. The next generation does not have to experience this 💪🏼

[@HiGlowie]

Never understood why someone would have a kid just to treat them poorly.

[@andreasporch788]

He was a step dad ex military pathetic bureaucrat who simply tolerated me and my mom was not much better. Pack your bags going on a guilt trip. Thankfully i was able to be tough concentrate on my own life. My wife was really helpful.

[@shrapmagnet]

The part about the man he never met in the next cell playing GD for him kind of tore me up- I'm not a dead fan, but the fact that that man showed him that much kindness because he knew it was important to Joel shows a special level of humanity and caring for your fellow human stuck in the same crap situation.

[@demetriusbrown5542]

this was a great interview. he’s a great storyteller.

[@eval8722]

28-3

[@kimleith1378]

Just ordered the book.

[@juliebeasley1174]

Live in Marion and know more than a dozen people who work at the prison. He speaks the truth. Very interesting interview.

[@chance6298]

I agree, interesting interview.

[@marieneu264]

I could listen to him talk all day!

[@davidperez5089]

So funny when he corrected saying f.*" with sh, t😂😂

[@Getep]

Well done, Mark. My favourite channel by far. Pete 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Stockport, England.

[@clairewilliams7762]

This is a cool guy with an awesome story. Appreciate your transparency.

[@alexanderwilliams6377]

Joel we need your hardcover book back in stock!!!

[@kayem9909]

I do not agree with Mark on what he said about forgiving parents just because of what they went through. We are all responsible for breaking generational trauma and it is up to us to change. No one else.

[@airadaimagery692]

You wouldn’t know what to do in a depression and war situation like it was back then. Don’t even try and lie to me, because I won’t be buying it.

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

You can choose to be practical and focus on the lessons, or you can be emotionally driven about trauma. It's up to you.

[@kayem9909]

@@airadaimagery692 you sound like a trauma boomer. Keep lying to yourself. How has that worked out for you?

[@kayem9909]

@sleepingninjaquiettime you can focus on both and have the same outcome...stagnation or you can make change and be a decent human being to the ones around you regardless of what you've been through. The choice is ours.

[@marials9245]

Yes, maybe he should have said that we would understand where it comes from, instead of saying that we would forgive them. I agree that we are all responsible for breaking generational trauma, but we also need the tools and skills to do so…

[@charliemiller1934]

I wish men spoke of their abuse from women more - my partner was severely abused by his mother sexually and he was drugged its never spoken or conviction forthcoming. Men are also way more forgiving in these situations. Its so wrong.

[@Decades-pl2kl]

Men are taught not to speak on something like that because it's embarrassing

[@mileysong1117]

Disgusting woman. He was a child

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Yea. We supposed to be tougher and they often smaller than us. Dated a couple, for sure. Learned to laugh at the violent parts. But the psychodrama can take u & ur life for a tumultuous loop. Especially, if ya really love em. We’ll be alright. It’s y’all, the women, ‘we’ worry about. 🤷‍♂️💪☮️🤍

[@janathurmond9390]

😢so sad. I'm sorry

[@Jdejde]

The double standards for female abusers is sickening.

[@linajams]

Great interview. I hope Joe's honesty about his abuse will help others get honest about theirs.

[@chyannehainstock7842]

Not knowing who to trust, I think, is a common denominator in childhood trauma.

[@JohnR.Luv2luvu]

Joel, I heard your first story and was enthralled to say the least. I could listen to you all day and I mean it. I love you man. ❤❤❤

[@rainscratch]

"I didn't know who to trust" The grounding of life trauma. Great interview.

[@Chickentender77922]

I have a total crush on this guy. Not only is he smart and well spoken, he has spent his life trying. He has put in and still puts in the effort to see things more clearly and learn about himself and others. I just think Joel is one of a kind and I bet he's a lot of fun to be friends with. ❤

[@Papdog429]

Smart, articulate, engaging - do something productive with the rest of your days.

[@Jodie4582]

Highly articulate and great story teller. Appreciate your transparency and sharing very vulnerable stories. Your self-awareness is incredible. I wish you the very best in life.😊

[@MEL2theJ]

Thank you for the interview Mr. Blaeser and SWU

[@lucasalwayswinning8356]

I’m from Marion Illinois, it’s so weird hearing stories from the Federal Prison. John Gotti and his family had a huge house on the Lake of Egypt ( only a few miles from Marion BOP) that’s how most people know about the prison. My aunt retired from there, she was just a receptionist but she still seen a lot of crazy stuff. I love all the content you bring to this platform and man your growing to be a big channel now. Great job and keep the good stuff coming!

[@daltonrothchild6569]

It’s crazy that I’ve lived in Williamson County my whole life and never knew about this prison but you learn something new everyday!

[@mmmmcheese4850]

Be well Joel. Thanks for the follow up Mark.

[@renegadeace1735]

Man he loved high school. High school was hell for me.

[@blackace9406]

Thanks for having Joel on again, Mark. I could listen his stories all day. I might have to read his book now.

[@ReeTM]

Gonna watch the first interview then catch up with this, can't wait. Thanks to you both.

[@elishaelisha707]

Amazing interview!!! Love your content,would love to see more informative, and learning videos such as these. As a young women being in jail myself,I can relate. Thank you mark.

[@carlgregory5219]

Even better than the first. Thank you both !! 👏🏼

[@jeanc.65]

This has been one of my favorite videos, as many other people have commented the same thing. I could have sat here and listened to the stories all day and night. I especially loved the story talking about where you were when Jerry Garcia died (August 9, 1995), almost 29 years ago. I wish you well!!!

[@ellengarcia4041]

Didn't Jerry die of an overdose?

[@evekinglehman84]

What a great storyteller. Thanks

[@TroyJScott]

Heck yeah. Great interview. This guy has had a hellava ride. I wish him well

[@bullonabike]

He seems healthy and reformed. Also, the poster child and spitting image of Agent 47 / Hitman

[@karenlong4104]

What a healthy recovery this man has made

[@chucknappi6134]

So true about understanding the way your parent were bright up to understand them.

[@user-gv5jq7uz3m]

You are such a character, Joe. Watching first one again. I'm one for taking thins on the chin, but really appreciate a parting shot ~ yours was something else.❤and one for kind fellow who fed you Garcia through the vent.❤ Random acts of kindness can save people's sanity.

[@keyweaver1122]

2:22 love the message the interviewer gave here.

[@BelleTolles]

Such a fascinating human. He has a beautiful rhythmic voice that has such joy in it in spite of what he's been through

[@truecynic1270]

Oh, yes, childhood is VERY important. Thank you for sharing

[@helenestrydom3928]

The thumbnail is beautiful photography

[@tron.44]

Mark has been a photographer for a long time now that is his profession and skill. Well, add interviewer to the skill list too.

[@schenzler7161]

Love Joel’s stories. I could listen to him all day. Super interesting dude. Thanks Joel for the stories!

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Interesting interview. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

[@user-xn4gd2zz6j]

If there were 57 follow up interviews with Joel, I would happily watch every one

[@baublesanddolls]

Much rather watch him than that waste of time Rebecca bouncing off the stool picking his filthy feet, screaming for money, a job, food, a house, car, clothes, drugs, a phone, etc. 😖😝😵‍💫🥴🤢🤡💩👎👎👎🥱

[@Zepster77]

How apt that Mr Clean is INDEED clean & sober

[@chelseacunningham139]

This was a fascinating 53min... thank you 💕 listening to "Ripple" now... if you know you know ☺

[@skullfoot]

Anytime an interview goes past 30 minutes, you know its a good one.

[@ctrl_alt_delete4729]

Clicked on the video & was looking at Mr. Clean!

[@510Books]

Joel: "Mark, I Love you." Mark: "Alright, great seeing you."

[@suewinter3693]

Fascinating interview. This guy has gone through so much, and I hope to read his book.

[@SecretSquirrelDunDun]

I could listen to this guy for so long! Glad you brought him back. The end about finding out Garcia died and flooding the place with lsd... worth watching to the end!!!

[@mosanso]

Wild that Mr. Clean spent time in USP Marion

[@Bballstotheface]

I 100% was looking for this comment.

[@Syrenix]

Truly fascinating. Thanks for this! ❤

[@bananablisss]

Just because you forgive your parents doesn’t mean you can let them continue to tear you down. Even if you know the full story.

[@Shupavin]

I was watching Joel's previous video again at work on friday and now this. Thanks Joel!

[@maximmatiusenco4335]

Those biceps

[@Dwoww1568]

That white outfit ! I can’t even walk out of my house without getting something on me 😅

[@747rotate]

Great interview Mark and such a nice gentleman. Speaking of a Lefty i remember as a kid I loved playing baseball and even though i wrote with my right hand I couldn't throw a baseball with my right hand to save my life. It was just more natural to throw with my left hand. My mother tried and tired to get me to throw with my right hand until finally my father said let him throw with whatever hand he feels most comfortable with. I couldn't bat left handed only right handed. I ended up perfecting my craft and became a very good pitcher and ended up spending 2 years in the Dodgers farm team organization as a pitcher. Then after the 2 years i got promoted to the Dodgers roster as a starting pitcher. And then the unthinkable happened I was involved in a serious car accident that almost took off my left arm and that ended my baseball career and my dream of being a MLB pitcher. During all of this time my mother would often say she was glad she didn't force me to throw with my right hand .. LOL

[@KM-me6ev]

He’s super likeable / relatable.. thx for sharing some of your story

[@AdamGoldswain]

Kinda looks like Johnny Sins’s dad. Or his older brother!

[@drewmillz1]

What I would do to get my hands on some of the acid Joel was peddling back in the day. Or today. 😂 great interview. Joel’s story is really interesting and his perspective is solid.

[@leneo1731]

He looks like either an imate or a surgeon during his lunch break! What kind of cleaning products to you have in The US to get your clothes THIS white?

[@Decades-pl2kl]

😂😂 it's called Bleach

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

Fresh out of the package

[@TTXX455]

😂 👏🏼

[@Dwoww1568]

It’s kinda freakin me out ! 😂

[@HiGlowie]

Just clean clothes that probably haven’t been worn too much

[@LeesaDexter]

My father was in vietnam also, He was also extremely beat by a stepfather because his father passed away when he was six months old. But this man abused my father so so bad! He would have never raised a hand to us kids. I know the pattern can't stop.

[@bfgivmfith]

I did LSD several times. It was always fun and amazing until one really bad trip, That bad trip was me taking it to try and run and hide from a bad situation. I won't bore anyone with the extraordinary details of that. It was really bad, but it taught me who I am as a person, and I would not change anything if I could go back in time.

[@HelpFindTheOthers]

Just stop and think about the logic of putting someone in a supermax prison because they were selling people pieces of paper they put on their tongue that gave them some of the best experiences of their lives at some of the best concerts they'd ever seen.

[@jleezy259]

Weird take

[@somemorewords9714]

Bc its illegal

[@HelpFindTheOthers]

@@somemorewords9714 it's a piece of paper you put on your tongue

[@HelpFindTheOthers]

@@jleezy259 you obviously haven't put a piece of paper on your tongue then

[@somemorewords9714]

@@HelpFindTheOthers which have illegal chemicals that alter your state of mind

[@michellebouchard4427]

God bless you! Fantastic interview I enjoyed it so much. I wish you the very best🙏❤️✝️

[@MikeG_630]

This is real prison folklore. Real crazy shit. 100% correct on everything. Chad Marks has a YT channel Blood On The Razor Wire TV. He did 17yrs mostly in big sandy but he's been everywhere he's a certified expert in this folklore topic. Not just Silverstein and Cadillac either. Some crazy shit be going down in the FEDS those USPs are the real deal. A place you never want to find yourself. Shoutout Mark and Joel for another great guest follow up- hope joels having a great day today, living his best life now! 💯 Edit: i thought Silverstein went to the ADX i didn't know it was Leavenworth.

[@elishaelisha707]

Please bring him back!!!!

[@danielmeuler2877]

What's up Joel? I have actually read Joel's book. It's a good read and gave me a perspective about Prison and the inmates Families that I would have never had.

[@maureenbrennan7485]

Shame on the mother for not protecting her child

[@danielmeuler2877]

Not a fair judgment. This man's mother loved and protected him until her last days.

[@maureenbrennan7485]

@@danielmeuler2877 im talking about the child he beat. The mother should have left with the child the first time

[@danielmeuler2877]

@@maureenbrennan7485 I actually know Joel. Again. You are being unfair

[@carpathianken]

@@maureenbrennan7485 You can't reason with enabler apologists. The next thing he'll be telling us is that the mother did the right thing because she thought he wasn't beating the child out of cruelty & brutality, it's just that he didn't know any other way to express his love

[@LaurenH-vo8pu]

Shame on any adult who knowingly allows a child to be abused. PERIOD. Do better and hold people accountable.

[@ssc4153]

Amazing.....I can never fathom having to spend that much time in prison. There are so many things wrong with our prison system today.....I'm glad you're out Joel, and it would seem to me that you are "reformed"......I hope that the rest of your life you use what "Ghetto" taught you......I know that we are either predator or pray, but in the world we live in now I would rather be kind and pay it forward than to be a person who causes so much misery in another persons life. Thank you again Joel for telling your story, and thank you Mark for having him on to tell his story.....I hope it can prevent at least one person from going to "Super Max"!

[@riceflatpicking4954]

You’re a good dude Joel. I miss Jerry daily. Glad I saw a bunch of shows.

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

I still don’t understand the great attraction for the Grateful Dead, having seen them as a favor to a friend who didn’t want to go alone, and the freak show of deadheads constantly circling the arena was more entertaining to me than the Dead, themselves.

[@IllicitMediaproductions]

That’s was the attraction

[@5049usrluvtyx]

I understand the attraction. Drugs, music, sex, and money are tools for manipulation and recruitment. Promote to children and use them as guinea pigs to grow the enterprise. It’s a cult run by organized crime and tolerated by government agencies. Useful tools everywhere. What I don’t understand is why people glorify it while ignoring the predatory nature of the machine. Nobody talks about the assault on women and underage children. The riots, the murders, suicides, thieves, overdoses, white supremacy, Putin shills, and on and on. No it’s all good man. All good. Pure psychopathy. Yet people actually look up to people like this. So much bs.

[@es9758]

I never did either.

[@baublesanddolls]

I grew up in the ‘70s and went to concerts all the time, never saw Grateful Dead! Never was a fan. Give me the Rolling Stones any day of the week. Them and Led Zeppelin, and throw in some Neil Young.

[@mdnt_ramble7]

That’s unfortunate

[@christopherross7901]

THIS DUDE HAS SERIOUS POWERS OF RECALL

[@archieg8009]

This guy is cool af.

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

I mean, idk, but, that is a sharp lookin dude Much appreciate the work done by all here. The ‘work’. The real work. 🤙☮️

[@nialarkins889]

Mark you’re a legend. I’m your biggest fan hope to meet you one day

[@plutoplatters]

" He loved High school" < I cannot even begin to imagine this

[@rosavito1]

Wishing this guy all the best. True triumph of the human spirit.

[@SOKYRIDGERUNNER]

Bless you always Joel! Thanks for sharing!

[@afoolsjourney4444]

Morning Mark ! Great interview ❤

[@johnnydoe7846]

Intro comes up and I instantly think: I didn’t know Mr. Clean did hard time!

[@c-jcleaning..4605]

I find you very interessting to listen too... you will be a great help to many men..Thnak you for sharing!

[@lburke2002]

I grew up in the 70's also. The teacher slammed a yard stick on my desk for writing with my left hand. I to am ambidextrous as a result. Great interview! I learned so much.

[@janetwentz3259]

The same exact thing happened to me!!! She would take the pencil out of my left hand and put it in my right one. So wrong!!

[@crazycatladyjo2688]

I got lucky and they left me alone. I'm sorry that happened to you.

[@baublesanddolls]

I went to school in the ‘70s and that was NEVER mentioned or a thing. Where in the heck did these people go to school, definitely not in Canada 🇨🇦

[@lburke2002]

@@baublesanddolls Florida

[@baublesanddolls]

@@lburke2002 That's insane 😳

[@dr.andersonsghost4315]

He looks like the real life Mr. Clean.

[@thomasmcgurn1426]

Great interview. You have the best channel. Tommy from Chicago. Boy I can tell you some stories if you're ever in town.

[@ElChris816]

I went to college at SIU-C and worked north of the Marion prison driving by it daily. Everyone always talked about this prison because of all the named prisoners there like Gotti and Manson. It's cool to hear about it from someone that was there.

[@clarencebodicker3299]

Glad you got this guy back on he's the coolest guy I think you had on

[@garvinc7267]

I love this guy’s story. He seems like a great dude and his intentions always seem to be pure ❤ I’m glad he’s had didn’t get 40 years for non violent drug charges; ironically by selling L he wanted to actually make the world a better place 🙏🏼

[@mylifeintheprovince]

usually you only get sent to Marion unless you messed up badly at another penitentiary. Meaning you did not get sent to Marion directly.

[@AK-qt8dr]

Great interview! (although, dude.... WTF, too many ads!!)

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Introduction and Childhood Overview - 00:00:01 Childhood Beatings and Parental Relationships - 00:00:33 Hypersexualization and Emotional Impact - 00:03:04 Realization and Therapy - 00:04:56 Forgiveness and Understanding Parents - 00:06:29 Early Drinking and Adolescence - 00:07:10 High School and Reckless Behavior - 00:08:23 Touring with Grateful Dead and First Love - 00:08:56 Prison Experiences and Marion Overview - 00:11:52 Impact of Prison and Personal Growth - 00:17:17 Daily Life in Marion and Interactions with Inmates - 00:23:25 Leaving Marion and Reflections - 00:26:50 Starting the Riot and Consequences - 00:28:09 Tommy Silverstein and Marion's History - 00:33:18 Understanding the Prison System - 00:35:38 Facing Violence and Survival in Prison - 00:37:30 Winning the Appeal and Leaving Marion - 00:41:47 Reflections on Prison Experience - 00:45:57 Jerry Garcia's Death and Personal Turning Point - 00:49:08 Grateful Dead and Final Thoughts - 00:52:53