From Prison Guard To Prisoner...

[@AfterPrisonShow]

Hope you enjoy todays video. And would love to do a follow up video with Erik. Maybe I could ask some questions you ask and would like to hear answered! Also if you have a crazy story that you would like to share with APS message me on facebook.com/afterprison Look for a lot more coming this upcoming week! Also, this is Eriks Facebook group here if you would like to check it out: facebook.com/groups/225986754481780/

[@bigabz7899]

AfterPrisonShow love your Channel luv u

[@bigabz7899]

AfterPrisonShow first

[@MrTundra52]

AfterPrisonShow YO JOE WHEN IS THE NEXT LIVE Q AND A WITH YOU AND DAVE

[@AfterPrisonShow]

we we're going to do one last week. but more than likely we will do one this upcoming week.

[@AfterPrisonShow]

thanks for the love!

[@UnboundDesigns]

I'm so glad you upload long videos. So great to listen to when i'm working.

[@AfterPrisonShow]

really glad you enjoy them!

[@s.f.4664]

Agreed

[@stephy21685]

Yes. I listen / watch while I’m on the treadmill

[@ericsalidbar1693]

Spaghet Man exactly i do exactly the same thing

[@SassyC18]

Or driving I always listen to him on my way to work

[@DaNewWrksOfMeh]

You are an excellent interviewer and an amazing speaker and you make incredibly interesting content. On top of that I believe you are just an all around great person. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@KimsaneStuff]

Amazing interview Joe! Keep on the good work, and congrats on 800k subs! You deserve it man!

[@AfterPrisonShow]

thanks for the support. it really means a lot.

[@gruntshit11b30]

Congrats Erik in finding a way that will allow you get through life productively. Thank you for coming on the show and explaining your situation and reaching out to others. I had no idea that it could be a positive thing.

[@1armedguy4]

I really hope the dude finds peace within himself and does whatever helps him to stay on the straight and narrow as we used to say. Great interview , the right questions were asked and he didn't seem to have any reservations in answering them so kudos to both of you. Nova Scotia Canada

[@travismcdonald9043]

Another great video Joe, and the fact that you still read a lot of them and comment on them shows how involved with all of us. You still put in a lot of work just like if not more then when you were starting out. Take care brother. My kids and I love the show. Keep it up.

[@MassManicMedia]

I Have Dealt With Addiction For Over A Decade & Talk A lot About Dealing With It, What To Try, What Should Help & What Is A Bad Idea. Good Work Joe Getting The Word Out There.

[@ayannag4760]

Thank you for this video. Hearing Erick’s story really helps.

[@sleep_89]

I've been a member of Erik's page for awhile now on FB. Great group and great people. Definitely helpful with my day to day struggles or questions. Thanks for doin this video brotha!

[@hisdivineshadow8263]

Thank you for being in my group

[@austinclem3078]

Damn Joe over 800 thousand subscribers you deserve it bro!! Hell I remember back when u had under 100 thousand I knew back then you would make it. Keep up the good work man!!! APS ARMY FOR LIFE!!!!!

[@cineskies114]

Your such an awesome person Joe, don't ever think anything less of yourself!! This was a great block of info for the viewers too, great video!!!!!! #APS

[@JokerzCrdz2186]

Hey Joe, I see you puttin' out some high quality interviews for us but CAN I GET A CUP O' COFFEE?!?

[@jeeperscreepers3782]

JokerzCrdz2186 didnt i just give you a cup an hour ago

[@randyortonsbulge]

JokerzCrdz2186 gimme you shoes.

[@elcapitanobvious2541]

@@randyortonsbulge Your name is fuckin awesome.

[@tadhg137]

This video in my opinion is the best quality video that I've seen you make love you stuff, but the tone and the quality of the interview for me put this video on another level, you should be really proud of how far you have come on this channel

[@raelenelabby6407]

This man is a HONEST, STAND UP GUY!!! Thank you for all the great stuff you've done Joe.

[@barbarawilliams7194]

This IS EXACTLY WHY I subscribed! I LOVE how you keep it REAL!!!!!!!!!

[@dcox5555]

Joe you feature the best stories on KZbin man! All the best to you and your people

[@michaeltang8598]

Im an Architecture student and have to overnight a few times this past week due to my submission, and I've been putting your videos in the background running. Thanks for keeping me awake with all your interesting stories! Keep it up, would love to hear more =)

[@suzetteslinkard3432]

Enjoyed this video and enjoyed hearing Eric's story, glad that he was able to get his life in order and do the right thing, Joe so glad you decided to do the APS/ Army, it's one of the show's that I watch most!!!

[@svgz3655]

Joe this blew up. I was fan in ur first 15k now u have mill n growing. Aps will inspire tv or mainstream media attention some time. Kepp it gravity APS ARMY RESPECT.

[@MARLEYFANcbr]

Real great episode Joe. keep on doing what you do. 800K strong APS followers can't be wrong. I think Joe brings a lot of positive things on a really negative part of human life.

[@-YiY-]

800k! ASP ARMY STRONG!

[@AfterPrisonShow]

Definitely a big accomplishment! Thank you for being a part of this!!!

[@ZeroTheSilent]

No comment on the asp instead of aps

[@ZeroTheSilent]

Aftershowprison army!

[@gizmoffm]

ZeroTheSilent After the show you go to prison basically

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

Going on your name I suspect you are a police officer. If you are I'd like to say thank you for your service.

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

Y'know, Joe - it would have been so easy for this channel to just be about crazy prison stories, but why it's truly great is it's fundamentally about redemption regardless of what you've done and self-improvement. And I think that's really amazing.

[@alexjimenez4431]

Don't ever feel alone Dave we all love you!!

[@matthewburton3271]

I'm from Summerville as well. Weird. I live in Denmark now though. Joe, I just wanted to say thank you Brother. I doubt you will ever see this or that it will matter much but I just wanted to Express how helpful your videos have been to me. I've never been to prison, did some jail time, maybe 3 months, but nothing major. Anyways, I have a rare disease that causes me an.immense amount of pain throughout my entire body. Sometimes the only thing that helps me is sitting on a heating blanket and watching KZbin. That is why I wanted to reach out and say thank you because watching your videos has gotten me through a lot of very, VERY, tough times. I really appreciate what you do and love the style you present on your channel. If you do happen to read this, and wouldn't mind throwing out some pointers for me. I would like to try to start my own channel, dealing with my rare disease and chronic pain, but I am.struggling hardcore trying to get myself started. So if you happen to want to take someone under your wing, that would be amazing. If not, atleast I am able to express my gratitude to you for all the times you have helped me. I really can't thank you enough and am greatly appreciative. Thank you, Joe, and everyone at APS!

[@nickclausen6557]

love that im in the discord channel, so i can see this as fast as possible :)

[@AfterPrisonShow]

thanks for the discord support! though I'm never there. lol

[@CETHEFUTURE]

YO JOE MAN.. I REALLY RESPECT YOU FOR STAYING OUT THE WAY... I BATTLED WITH HEROIN ADDICTION SO I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO STAY CLEAN AND ON A POSITIVE NOTE... MAN KEEP DOING YOUR THING #APSARMYONMINE

[@MrGabec2021]

Loving being able to listen to these storys Joe while in on the road working in my big rig. Keep it coming

[@cDayz]

An incredible interview. It was a big relief that you didn't cut in much. Your getting a lot better at interviewing.

[@HaragothNAR]

Thanks for the upload, very interesting video. I've been crazy busy with school lately, I'm studying game design and I'm currently in crunch time. I currently work on my project on one side and I have your videos playing on the other. Gives me something to think about while I grind out my work.

[@mirandamom1346]

Thank you for bringing us such great content!

[@ctcoolilm]

Stellar interview Joe! Thanks man!!

[@kamranjamil04]

It's nice to see that there's a KZbinr who's been posting for over two years and still consistently makes good videos

[@kamranjamil04]

I'm saying this because I can't find that god damn unsubscribe button 😂😂😂

[@jalenpearson8154]

I'm glad you are spreading positive words from your negative past. aps strong

[@shannonireland8725]

Awesome video man! The long videos are great best of luck from Australia man!

[@oblivionnow92]

I love the interviews joe! They might not pop or get as many views as some of your other stuff, but they're pretty quality. You always seemed to have decent interview skills and it seems like your polishing up even more. It's a good skill to have, to get the interesting info outta someone else

[@oblivionnow92]

Also ex-prison guard man, your story is pretty crazy, glad you made it alright, god bless you.

[@Luke-kc9li]

I like Joe from APS. A really good listener and cares about other people’s stories, those are awesome traits to have

[@jjuiines1921]

Great interview Joe! Like these longer vids I can listen to while I work

[@j_toledo419]

Joe, very cool how you obviously care more about the content you put out as opposed to sticking to the "profitable" tips like keeping videos under 10 minutes... One of my fav channels without a doubt!

[@mynameisgrape906]

WHY IS THIS NOT A NETFLIX SERIES?

[@AfterPrisonShow]

damn. Thanks! That's a really awesome comment! Let's me know we're doing pretty good. lol

[@joshstites4153]

Your doing more than just "pretty good" i second this comment and would renew my Netflix account just for this!!!

[@kevinstutzman515]

AfterPrisonShow good? Man this deserves an entire movie

[@tinasuter2883]

That is a great idea!! I would watch it if it was on Netflix for sure!

[@travismcdonald9043]

I agree, Netflix or bust. Here we come. This beats making a murderer hands down any time.

[@mfdoom4467]

I am proud of you man, I been here since you were 8k subs, :') No, I am not crying...

[@samuelnatal3221]

Wow Joe, that was top.of the line my brother. Keep up that good work.

[@sharonpeek4578]

Thank you, Joe for this interview, and for telling me how horrible this prison is. This is where my step-brother is serving time for murdering his Dad (74) and my Mother (72). This information has just brightened my day!

[@chrisbrowning5591]

Wow! I think I’m getting a glimpse of the vision you have for your show and it’s amazing! You are a visionary Joe. A platform and voice solely for a disenfranchised and marginalized portion of our society. You just might be a genius. The implications for social change seem pretty exiting and significant.

[@raymondmross8888]

I found ur channel yesterday and man i love ur content. I just got out 2 weeks ago and ur work is on point. Keep doin what ur doin brotha.. Respect

[@Tradinghonest]

Much props, not for the video but for not letting the KZbin drama get you. Any attention you show these fools is more views for them. Good on ya brother.

[@MassManicMedia]

It's Exactly What He Said Know Your Surroundings & How You Conduct Yourself. Confidence Is Key.

[@rejects5525]

Yo Joe been dealing with my own addiction for a long time from opiates. I am on Suboxone maintenance (like a lesser Methadone) and these videos help me a lot from this CO to Big Dave, to Free Dave it is always good to hear the positive. Keep asking the right questions you help me a lot. -Justin M.

[@hartleyb8356]

rejects5525 Good Luck! Methadone saved my life!

[@astrohaterade]

This is really eye opening. I heard that Hays is really paramilitary and I just want to give props to him for opening up and wish him the best in continued recovery. Say strong man, APS rooting for you.

[@tiffanycenti4503]

Liked this interview. Hearing all different stories like this is super interesting to me. I hope you do more of these interviews in the future.

[@jazzminerenn]

This was so interesting to watch. Much love from Australia x

[@blakedayton1825]

Afterprisonshow you need to do more interviews with people like this

[@StayTrueHD]

Love your show i watch everyday. Keep it up!

[@MS-hn2cb]

I hate when ppl are soo quick to judge and criticize methadone without knowing what it actually feels like to be hooked on opioids, Yea some are on it for life but that's their choice, it's worked wonders for me, I've tried everything under the sun to get sober n nothing worked like methadone has n I was on it for 3 years n in those 3 years I completely turned my life around like this guy, mad respect to addicts who use this amazing program without abusing it n actually manage to turn their life around n stay sober

[@someoneelse293]

Matt Sandy.... suboxone worked for me. ... i kept using on methadone

[@drowningin]

I'm on subs myself was on methadone for 3 years but I never got take homes besides Sundays so waking up at 5am got to be too much to dose

[@MS-hn2cb]

someone else.. yea I did too for awhile til upped my dose to the point I couldn't get high anymore than I just got used to that. Of course blazing up helped quite a bit too lol n I hated how I felt on subs, hard ta describe it but I didn't feel all there even after a few weeks

[@drowningin]

Matt Sandy I found that to be the case for me as well with suboxone. Switching to subutex did the trick the issue was the naloxone I've heard a lot of people have that issue even though its supposed to be benign

[@D1285avid]

Matt Sandy same, methadone is my savior. My body does not agree with sobo

[@1forthepeople969]

@Joe: Really enjoyed your video. An excellent interview with the Q's & A's. It surely makes one think. Thank you for sharing.

[@risto.a.k8814]

i'm watching all the 27 minutes of this

[@AfterPrisonShow]

hell yeah! hope you enjoy. it's a really crazy story.

[@tylerrogers5575]

26:55 minuets

[@joem3343]

5 seconds of fapping after.

[@qtexasbrumley]

Joe M oh shit

[@sirmounted8499]

@Riista Poiss to me that just means that you generally don't watch the entire video, so do you want a cake or a pat on the back for finally watching an entire video of APS? goddamn millennials

[@fredwhosit525]

Great video...would love to see maybe a mini series with this guy and his stories from being a guard..

[@peterarmstrong1078]

I knew someone in our area in the U.K. who was a screw and went to jail for selling heroin. He was a senior officer, he lost everything wife,kids family, career. Pretty stupid. Keep up the great work joe. You inspire so many.

[@yaaaboy3491]

Thanks joe! I’m so set on going to prison now and have all the basics down! I’m committing 100% thanks for the motivation

[@thomasrsunday8945]

Great video-very compassionate and inspiring

[@solcporter]

Gotta respect Joe and this guy

[@3bcrouch]

Good show today. I hope it helps those who are in need. Like Eric said do your research their are options for you and do by give up! ✌

[@chuckyaps1717]

Congratulations on hitting 800k Been Here since 300k

[@ruwojtek]

BJORN •Boi• ive been here since 40k 😁😁

[@aprilbug29]

Love recovery stories! Good motivation. 👍🏻

[@chuyelnegrito8360]

Joe back at it again with some heat

[@Acta_Non_Verba]

Great video! I'm on methadone and I have been tapering off it and it is worse than getting off heroin.

[@samuelnatal3221]

What a well spoken man.

[@danielwurtsmith8194]

Love the show JOE keep up tje GREAT work!!!!!

[@EggleIsSmexy]

Subscribed at 20k subs, checked back about a year later and now you're nearly at 1mil. Jesus man, congrats.

[@FinessseJu]

Wassup Joe thanks for the new video👌

[@AfterPrisonShow]

hell yeah bro! Thanks for the support!

[@meganteachout734]

What a great video!! I myself am a former correctional officer that worked at jail. Because of working in the jail I have started drinking a lot. I really can't blame my drinking on me working as a CO but that's how I coped with what I dealt with. Thanks for sharing your story Erik!

[@hisdivineshadow8263]

I drank a lot myself. Get out bro.... Im Erik from the video

[@argentorangeok6224]

I have a classmate that was a prison guard is serving 5 years now. Wonder how he's doing in there... Respect to this guy for being all real, honest with himself, and nothing to hide.

[@MrBamafan2570]

Awesome video! Glad he was able to turn his life around

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

One thing I'd like to add for anyone struggling to get clean is. Get yourself a mental health therapist and/or psychiatrist. There are usually reasons we start using drugs and a therapist or psychiatrist can help you work through those issues. Even if you don't think you need it or don't have mental illness, still get one. It can't hurt it can only help. It's also hard to figure out who you are and how to deal with stress and emotions after getting clean. You also tend to have chemical imbalances in your brain after prolonged drug or alcohol use. Those 2 options can help you deal with those issues. I've been clean for 10 years and was an addict for probably close to 10 years. I tried NA and AA. I also tried inpatient and outpatient programs. The thing that I got the most from was mental health therapy. I strongly urge anyone dealing with addiction to seek help from a psychiatrist or mental health therapist. Some programs will work better for some than others but EVERYONE can gain something from therapy. If anyone needs someone to talk to or needs advice please comment and I'll be happy to talk with you either on here, facebook, or over the phone.

[@juliemitchell3794]

Joe, many thanks for giving props to this ex guard. Sounds like hell on earth to work in super max WITHOUT door malfunctions!

[@j_toledo419]

"Not our job to punish inmates" - statement of the video! 👍👌👍👌

[@2121contreras]

I live in Ga and Hays is no joke same with Jackson.

[@GrowYourOwn13]

Just got off work smokin watching the best show on KZbin

[@mauimuzik8089]

First thing that popped into my head when I saw the title of this video was Bellick from Prison Break. To hear his perspective on things as well as his story is a real eye opener.

[@CBaskins420]

Awesome video and great interview

[@WestSideRida420]

This HAS to be the most in depth, dramatic, sad, and outright amazing interview that has EVER been conducted by you, Joe. This weighs heavily in the realm of incarceration and civilian life. Great work, brother. Keep it up! One question I would ask Erik... My dad was addicted to opioid pain medication as well... but he had a condition that allowed that to him. Use and abuse were two different things in his head. He was abusing, but thought he was using. My question is, did you ever have any physical or underlying cause to use that medication?

[@WestSideRida420]

I would also like to ask more about your prison time. Really dive deep on what happened there.

[@hisdivineshadow8263]

Yes... I have osteoarthritis in both knees. Sorry it took me so long to answer

[@ConnorXSniper]

Loved to hear his story. Such an interesting guy, good score Joe!!

[@johansmallberries9874]

Great interview man. Hope things keep going well for him, he seems like a good guy. Messed up that a $163 credit card charge is a felony.

[@the6977706]

Hell yeah 800,000 subscribers!! Right on man!

[@phillipcroyle]

A story of inspiration and hope.

[@Daddy_Potaytoe]

Awesome interview!

[@SmugCobra]

From Singapore! It's 3am here when this got uploaded!

[@clintv9]

New vidja, hell yeah! Not far in, but this sounds super interesting. You're awesome Man!

[@yaminhussain5634]

hello afterprison show love ur vids man keep it up.

[@Madone19]

Hey Joe. You are a Awsome man. Much love :D. Keep up the good work.

[@natestokes7532]

This is deep!! Awesome video

[@izlosthope1295]

Prisoner: *so you gave me a right up before? Tatatatatatatattataa*

[@agentcodydanks]

joe watch you doin callin this boy sweet? lol 12:28. btws I subbed. good job brother.

[@venomxgt5666]

Congrats on 800k I been here since 90k APS 💪😎👍

[@steelywheeleyautomobiley8311]

Damn that's rough man but I'm happy he's changed his way

[@dylancasteel78]

Aps about to hit 1million subscribers been with you since 50k subscribers!!!

[@Dead-Dog-Rising]

Very interesting joe. The guy should be so lucky that he didn't have to serve time in the walls. Now he is right about one thing. Do what is best for you when you get out. Only you can save you. I've been out since October 11 of 2015 took me 8 months to get back into the trucking industry But here I am almost 3 years out. Driving truck do what I love to do

[@IamMgh-xh9dl]

These videos are great and I love watching them

[@knivesinmediaog]

Awesome video, sn honest conversation between two ex-cons. This is one of your best, Joe!

[@caddyinhere12]

Congratulations on the baby joe it’s gonna change ur life