I'm A Maximum Security Prison Guard

[@rustyshackleford5269]

He is 100% real. I had an inmate who found out his Mom died from his visitor. I took him into the strip search room alone and let him cry. I told him take as long as he needed. This is a 6'5" 300 lb monster. He told me how grateful he was. I didn't tell him that earlier that day I balled my eyes out because my Dad is dying. We are all men and we all have feelings. Just because I'm in Grey and he's in orange doesn't mean he's less than me. Just be a decent human and the job isn't so hard.

[@jmcochran410]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ love this.

[@Tofuu1311]

Youre genuinely a good guy

[@marcrobson6157]

That's a great way to be. We need more empathic people in the world 🌎

[@rofrankie947]

God bless you, you're such an angelic human. People really just have no empathy for each other anymore.

[@Tofuu1311]

@@rofrankie947 yea they do. Try to spend less time looking at social media and more with real people

[@molleybrackney9585]

“ I’m not a killer but I know some killers “ … why this mans spitting bars lowkey😭😭

[@taminnature9159]

This podcast is so underrated it’s crazy 10/10 thought provoking content right here

[@SophiiRPG]

This!

[@haraldolsen8313]

Agree

[@blacknight2149]

Agreed! I absolutely love this pod cast.

[@Givulinovich]

We should nominate them for one of those webby awards that I can’t remember the name of.

[@sunnysteph_o]

Honestly though! As soon as I started listening to this podcast I knew it would be good!

[@voguee2]

I wish he had been able to talk longer and tell more stories! He is a very engaging speaker. Such an interesting episode, maybe you guys could get him back on sometime.

[@TheSmiaf]

Same bit disappointed.. they could have gone deeper.

[@Shakkkkkk]

Hearing this guy talk about the inmate who’s fetish was to break kids bones is the reason I believe in the death penalty

[@jelliiifiiish]

To piggy-back off this comment, the survivor of this very brutal crime was featured on the show I Survived, where he described the whole ordeal in detail.

[@Shakkkkkk]

@@jelliiifiiish don't think i would be able to hear someone talk about that first hand 😖

[@Octoboobs]

@@jelliiifiiish I looked into it, it's season 5, episode 18.

[@Noise_floorxx]

I remember listening to a podcast about this. I think he was a younger dude. Let me see if i can find the episode.

[@Noise_floorxx]

Yep he was 17 when he committed the crimes.

[@Cassrind]

I could listen to this guest and his stories for hourrrssss

[@hurricanecatrina9548]

The M&M story is literally insane and actually really smart like how does someone think of that😭

[@ashley9534]

This guy needs his own podcast

[@yyg4632]

He seems like a genuine devoted guy who respects other humans as humans. Thats the perfect kind of person to hold a job that has so much control over others.

[@ashley9534]

I love this guy. He’s the type of people that make the world a better place. Great episode

[@WhiteTigerFox]

can we pls pls pls pls have more of this officer!!! he was just so interesting and i wish we could hear more of his stories and/or talk about his experiences within the prison

[@vashappeninxoxo]

Would have been interesting to hear him discuss race relations in prison settings... he kept saying the race of the prisoners he was describing so that kinda gives insight into the dynamic there

[@hurricanecatrina9548]

Yeah at first I was confused at why he kept mentioning their races but it sounds like a lot of the “prison politics” have to do with racial gangs or tensions. Interesting topic that I’d like to learn more about

[@Keedy95]

You should watch 60 days in, even some of the clips show a lot of the gang and racial dynamics in jail

[@GerardPerry]

@@Keedy95 Male prisons are sub-divided by gang affiliation and race. Tony Rafael explores this in his book Mexican Mafia, which is a great read.

[@MrMikeauto0722]

Racial divide is relevant on some level from standard jail all the way to hardest prison. Even in a cell block that technically has no gang members or violent offenders will still have racial politics everyone has to follow.

[@Shakkkkkk]

There isn’t really much to discuss besides they’re all divided into their own groups and each group hates each other

[@angelaking9260]

I think we all would appreciate this amazing guard to come back on the podcast, explain and share more. I appreciate him quite literally putting his life on the line to give us a perspective and spread a good word.

[@bluetulip9297]

This was insane! But only because his normal life is obviously way abnormal and morbid to the rest of us. Thanks to him for sharing! He’s a brave man.

[@antionettevanderwaltsleben5500]

30 years a correctional officer grade 1, my husband 32 years, resigned last year November 2020. The system here in South Africa is for inmates and not for the guards. It really got too much for us, but the biggest lesson in Prison is to make it clear that you as an individual is not corrupt, put it out there immediately, no shit and games. I’ve been assaulted by male prisoners numerous times, as a matter of fact, the last time i was attacked by an offender was February 2020. He got a good piece of me, but boy, i gave it to him, assaulting a 53 year old female correctional officer, it’s no games, but I’ve been there done that, miss it allot, clear clean record for 30years and 6 months. You must be there for the right reasons and always be proud.

[@tinaserafina]

Really great episode! I love what he said about integrity, honesty, and the importance of treating inmates like humans. It is such simple information that gets forgotten in corrections.

[@samantha19xx71]

My dad is a prison guard and has been since 2006. We have had many moments where we worry that something has happened to him due to things happening in the prison. My mom is a counselor in the prison as well and works directly with the inmates. They are completely unarmed and have nothing to protect themselves

[@fitfirst7327]

Wrong no idea what prison theyre in but just got out of prison and they have pepper spray rubber hullers for the “men in black” and tower guards have bullets. Are you suggesting a co carry an actual armed gun while inmates are completely unarmed and checked at every point and randomly for weapons? Not gonna happen its apart of the job

[@samantha19xx71]

@@fitfirst7327 I know for a fact my dad only has cuffs. Unless he is in the tower. No I don’t want them to have guns. But as I said he doesn’t even have pepper spray. Only cuffs. Seeing as we had an inmate attack a guard with a box cutter and slice her up pretty badly, I would like my dad to AT LEAST have pepper spray

[@fitfirst7327]

@@samantha19xx71 as you said “unless he is in the tower” i was just correcting this for all who are unaware of falsehoods. They are armed. In your father’s case i cant speak for i dont know if hes in min med or max. I also cant speak for the prison im just saying it paints a false narrative for those who are completely unaware how prison works. Come to think of it our transport even had tasers so all i was saying. Do things happen sure they do, dont know about a box cutter are you sure not a hand razor? Not even sure how you would get a box cutter in max or even medium. Just a lot of misinformation exaggerated is all

[@samantha19xx71]

@@fitfirst7327 he was opening boxes in their store area and attacked the CO watching him. He works in Max and med most of the time. I’m not saying you are incorrect just my experience from the side of a guards family. I would also like you to know that I am in school for victims services and part of what I am working towards is helping people in the prison systems who have been victims themselves to get the proper and best help they need.

[@fitfirst7327]

@@samantha19xx71 ah so see story continues an inmate did not have the box cutter it was taken from a guard. I can write this book seen a lot heard the stories 90% of what inmates get is from officers either sold or taken hard facts. You are so clean searched coming in there it has to come from an outside source just way it is. And also come to think of it in max and med they wear vests at least here in az they do. I mean they aren’t “armed” but its not a super common case case officers get outnumbered and severely hurt. Not been my experience at least

[@megann6318]

This episode was awesome but I seriously can’t get over Greg’s wife standing in the background like 🧍🏻‍♀️ behind the lamp 😂😂

[@islamloveeer]

Cant believe this podcast only has 80k subs people wanna watch bs but when really quality shit is posted it doesnt get the respect it deserves. At least i can say I was here this early when this finally blows up

[@KaitlynG18]

I remember the Bonebreaker guy--Joe Clark. He was 17 when he was committing these crimes. Thad Phillips is the kid that escaped and got this guy life plus 50 years. Hope Thad is doing well

[@aaronspotts9696]

thats exactly who I thought of too but I am not sure if there are other similar cases it could be another creep

[@ashphillips453]

This guy was so so wholesome, socially intelligent and a fantastic guest. Wish him the best!

[@robtheanimator1356]

After reading books written by inmates recounting the very inhumane treatment of prison guards, I have utmost respect for this man, and I am reassured to know there are good ones!

[@shortphix5998]

My dad is a corrections officer, He also strongly pushes anyone he knows and cares about NOT to go into that field.. he has seen some dark stuff and lost some coworkers due to mental struggles from the job... he once almost got jumped at lunch and another guard turned his head and walked away from the situation, I'm constantly worried about him.. He even just had to talk down an inmate from taking his life just yesterday, and so many more times...

[@mrs.w8193]

Wow I pray they remain safe. It’s amazing they are doing those jobs. It’s not easy. I was once considering a job as a prison RN. I was scared. I declined to pursue it.

[@teresaechols794]

prayers for you and your family! Thats gotta be a bit hard on all!

[@Givulinovich]

I really didn’t want to listen to this episode. When I was young I worked with parts this population in a transitional care facility. I heard the stories of how harsh some guards could be. But this guy really changed my mind on so many levels. It’s inspiring to know that there are guards who do see the humanity.

[@SiennaOtero]

This is such a great episode, I work dispatch for PD so I can understand what he means about it being therapeutic to talk about the stories. Overall this episode was very entertaining.. loved it. 👏🏼

[@InTheNameOfLife1]

Thank you for what you do! That is definitely not a job that just anyone can manage.

[@kenw.simpson1007]

This prison guard opens up by saying what dreadful job he has - but he glories in it - his confidences with prisoners - who trust him. He revels in it.

[@krexoriginal]

And I'm throwing the B.S. card on several of his stories. Heard most of them before from other people at various times from various institutions. He just kinda mixes the details around. ie he's a wannabe.

[@Khadejajay]

I get the feeling he likes the white gangs a little too much.

[@porkupine901]

I'm just starting to listen to this video, and it's only my third episode from them. I really like their approach where you can't see the person telling their stories, and they seems pretty impartial which i like. I'm basically the type of person who dgaf about your opinions, I'm interested in the story, so let them talk, and I appreciate that from them.

[@savannawale8456]

went into this video straight up with a negative bias towards him just because of the shitty stories ive heard about prison guards but im so happy i watched this all the way through because it changed my opinion and opened my mind so much, gave me hope in people in difficult jobs like this again

[@kalirod96]

I love how early these are posted... this is how I spend my first hour of work 🙂

[@madelen9279]

Now interview a maximum security officer at a norwegian prison.. 🤭

[@lizbethtejada341]

Bring him back!!! This episode was so good time went by so fast!

[@kat_likemeow]

This episode was great! I could listen to him tell stories all day

[@evangeronimi3001]

Get this guy back on the show! Lol

[@Bmich1991]

I worked in a state Penitentiary that has all custody levels including death row. I very much enjoyed listening to this guy. It makes it very evident how prison differs from state to state. Not the dynamic of the inmates, but the tactics of officers. He's right on so many points, I wish this could have been longer. I have my own stories from prison, but listening to others' stories are refreshing and so relatable.

[@carpediem2445]

Are we gonna ignore the fart at 5:27?😂😭

[@chatman4998]

They farted a few times

[@Hala-vd2yl]

Omg stop, he even lifted his leg 😂😂

[@jackiethoemke3184]

One of the best episodes yet!

[@thetoffeetiger4200]

I am so obsessed with this podcast. Thank you guys for everything you do 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@tala5802]

he skipped over the rehabilitation question. not shocked. it is not rehabilitating people. you dont take an extremely violent and disturbed individual, place him in an even more violent and disturbing environment, and somehow expect him to get better or to use his own words “go home”.

[@ellemarr7234]

This guest was absolutely fascinating. I’m supposed to be WFH from right now but I’m engrossed in this episode. Great work y’all!

[@yoapedraza1928]

I absolutely love that he speaks to them with respect, that's amazing 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@EllieEllieOxenFree28]

Much respect to this gentleman and I have all the confidence that he will to do good for the world around him

[@imrachael1]

You can never lock up creativity. Loved this episode. P.S. 47:14 for Joe spilling his coffee and wiping it with his pants

[@serahmaxy8849]

That m&m story is amazing

[@annelee5633]

Excellent podcast! I could listen to this guy for day's!!

[@meggyloves024]

I just listened to a podcast about the bone crusher, so heartbreaking. Good for you keeping his ass where he belongs! Thank you sir

[@jazzbachu3314]

I can relate to the first sentence already ! I work in the UK criminal justice system and only this morning I made the same comment to my colleague.... we do such a thankless job however I love my job too so its a balance and i guess something keeps me here!

[@MisterTellius]

Concerning the story about the inmate and a female staff member having sex, I'd just like to make clear that HIV (which turns into AIDS over time) is, in the modern day, treatable by current medicine. Currently it is currently not able to be put into complete remission or removed, and will require life-long medication to treat. But it is possible now for the HIVirus to have its viral load brought to such a low amount that a test for HIV will display as negative (or undetectable). This test would be inaccurate, yes. A person will still have it. But this person can have, with regular treatment, what more or less looks like a perfectly normal and healthy life because the virus is under control and scarce in its presence in the person's body. Although, this story might have unfortunately happened before this treatment was developed. In which case, that... sucks. :(

[@thisisnotrandomkind]

Came here for this comment. HIV is a completely manageable infection in 2021. U=U which means undetectable equals untransmittable. Obviously this is a horrible circumstance, but HIV is not a "death injection."

[@panda5122]

Yes there are medications to manage HIV and keep the viral load low, but those medications costs between $1800-4500/mo in the United States. Not to mention the lifetime of labwork and extra doctors appointments that an HIV patient now has to have because they were infected without their knowledge. The lifetime cost of HIV medications is over $250,000 and sometimes over $400k. So it might not be a lethal injection, but it's definitely a lifetime of medical bills and worry. I don't know about you, but I and many people would be mad as hell being saddled with those costs and extra risks for the rest of their life. It may no longer be a death sentence, but intentionally infecting someone with HIV and not telling them is tantamount to physical assault and a financial burden.

[@ElPresidenteMargz]

To me is how the fck you get convinced to fuck an inmate ? I’m assuming she’s a guard

[@zaylethal4294]

Clicked immediately, this is about to hit

[@allismith9663]

Keep it up guys, I love love love your content here!

[@Unreligion]

*asks this guy a question about himself* *finds a way to not answer the question and tell them a prisoner story instead*

[@salma_Nella22]

He can’t talk about himself. As he said it’s to maintain anonymity

[@MsNoPixel]

He has to… he literally said all this, did ya not pay attention?

[@cmmiestcat]

Viv are you deaf? He literally said that he can't talk about himself... Are you okay?

[@Unreligion]

@@cmmiestcat I don’t mean about himself /personally/ I’m talking about how they ask what it’s like w the job position etc... don’t take stuff so damn literally JFC are you insane?

[@Unreligion]

@@MsNoPixel I mean in general he ignored every question and told a prisoner story. It’s a KZbin comment don’t take everything so literally

[@lovette7684]

One thing: this guy might have hated his time working in the prison service, but it sounds as if he enjoyed working there! He is a great story teller.

[@daniellewert6864]

My husband is a guard at a max security prison. He never talks about work, ever.

[@carpediem2445]

Bring him back! I could listen to him for hours!!

[@sahmanthuh]

I really really enjoyed this episode!!!! woooo keep it up

[@aubreybrigidi8803]

I seriously love this podcast so much! This was one of my favorite ones thus far!

[@GrausigGrausig]

This guy is incredible, also, te way he talks reminds me of Anthony Jeselnik.

[@Bbeckley63]

the "bone crusher" he spoke about, the inmate. was a kid himself. the other kid that got away literally threw himself down the stairs with broken legs and much more, pulled himself to a phone and called 911. the "bone crusher" was doing these acts as a kid himself and would do them in his parents house while they were out of town. kid would break their bones, pleasure himself from how much he got off to the bones breaking, and then go on to have conversations with the victims acting like they were just hanging out. crazy story to research and hear things on the case. be safe all

[@francescaformisano997]

my husband was a sergeant in the maximum security unit of the women's prison and he always says that was the hardest job he's ever had and will have in his career

[@MichelletheHuman]

Give these guards a pay raise.

[@Mentocthemindtaker]

Agreed. Also completely reform the prison system.

[@aftrlif]

I just learned about the bone crusher the other day. Hes from Wisconsin and i never once heard about him till the other day when i watched a true crime story about him on YT and now i am hearing about him again. Crazy

[@rainpuppies]

we're close to the 100k!!!! you guys deserve it!!

[@camoqueenie]

I love this channel and how free ppl can tell their stories !!! ❤ I would love to call In and speak on narcissistic siblings, and how much slandering my older n only sister has done and still continues to keep on .

[@Throughthegalaxies1]

That one dislike is an inmate 🤣🤣

[@chatman4998]

*6

[@Throughthegalaxies1]

@@chatman4998 it was 1 when they first uploaded

[@chatman4998]

@@Throughthegalaxies1 obviously

[@Throughthegalaxies1]

@@chatman4998 You corrected me though

[@chatman4998]

@@Throughthegalaxies1 I didn’t I just commented the updated number of dislikes

[@MsNoPixel]

This podcast came at the perfect time, I’ve been watching a lot of Hard Time & other prison shows lately so everything this guys talking about I’m like yup I can see that happening.

[@petergosenya3027]

Should have asked him his thoughts on Epstein lol

[@stabletocity3976]

Absolutely

[@Investigativebean]

Yeah, my dad never wore his uniform to & from work. He was cognizant of the dangers that came with being recognized by the wrong person.

[@BeBeBraveSpirit]

This prison guard had really interesting stories and was very well spoken and seems like he wanted to make his job and the prisoners there run as smoothly as possible. He was not on an ego trip or exaggerating. He brought humanity to a rough job around very rough prisoners. But you two could have asked better questions. I know it’s good to let the caller talk freely but at least ask some under questions or probe a little more on certain stories and about him as far as his career.

[@elizawh0]

Love the ‘Helping Other People’ initiative! Well done, you guys!! 🥺🥺

[@mgf7_]

Just got home from working third shift. Time to have a drink and listen to my fav podcast! Happy Thursday! Love you guys 💛

[@adarr23]

So weird to hear the story about the guy that breaks the kids bones. I've listened to that story over and over on other podcasts from the kids perspective!

[@beesandseeds]

I was a correctional officer in a high security prison for 8 years. Hated that job.

[@hannahk6006]

This podcast needs millions of followers!

[@joanasousa3254]

Joe and his coffee at the end 🤣

[@taysialefaber]

Omg the bone breaker guy! His survivor has told his full story on I Survived. The killer was like 18 or something! Crazy!!

[@davidmotzkus3946]

Sounds like he worked at the prison on the west end of Canon city Colorado. It is very old but rather majestic looking. Castle looking buildings.

[@TheFlagnard2]

I used to work in an addiction recovery center for youth and 75% of things were deterred by staff being present and aware of what was going on.

[@MsAmandaYeah]

Loved this episode

[@ReggaeUnicorn]

Great podcast! I think some background on the upbringing of the people you’re talking to would be valuable. It would show how they got to that position/career and you can learn some more of their motivations. I think this would make it more impactful to understand how much they hate/love their job and Your show is in fact called other people’s lives, and not other people’s careers! 🙂 Best of luck, I’m sure y’all are just getting started

[@lisac763]

Great episode guys! This guest was really articulate and gave us some good insight on things most of us don't think about. Now you need to land a guest who does the lethal injections 👀

[@erinfreeman4367]

Great episode!

[@explosive_shart9405]

Please have this guy back again in the future.

[@whitneybaxter3299]

My mom was a correctional officer and she literally saw a guy who’d been set on fire… she had a hard time after witnessing that. She seen all this other stuff this guy had seen too and she had to quit to protect her mental health.

[@Bmich1991]

Same. After seeing some of my fellow officers get assaulted, I hung in there for a while, but ended up demoting out of uniform and was administration in prison for a few more years until I quit. It will forever be a huge part of my life, and an experience I will forever relate to, I will never forget, and I will always hate. But at the same time, prison was an experience that I will always appreciate for teaching me as much as it has taught me. I hope your mom is doing better now.

[@TheWikkdOne]

Great episode! Was very interesting

[@mariebrasic4909]

Yes another episode!

[@DeniseLaFranceCDNpainter]

There's no one more dangerous than a man who has nothing to lose. What he describes sounds a lot like the old Kingston Penitentiary.

[@keenh1075]

Joe's candle in the background hit different this episode. Also, Greg's wife appearing out of the blue as he's talking about her lol

[@08belliott]

Great episode, bring him back for more stories. Think about bringing random guests on for more random questions and different perspectives.

[@deborahdaly7041]

You both seem like great guys. Your guests are incredibly interesting. Love the show. Would be a good idea if you can both take a class on interviewing guests, leading a story so that it has a beginning, a middle and an end.

[@industrialover]

I just started the video and heard the clip about it being the most thankless job you'll ever work. I have to disagree, being a single parent is the most thankless job. My friend always says moms are abused lol. You're unappreciated and constantly dealing with people who don't know how to handle their emotions, but you have to stay positive. And despite how you've been treated that day, you still have to serve & love. It's never ending and it's never about you, even on your birthday. It's running yourself ragged while doing backbends and there are no off days or lunch breaks. You don't get paid, it actually costs you money. I know there are people who co-parent and that's great, but when you don't have someone to co-parent with... it takes a lot and it's a real test of character.

[@panda5122]

Fine, being a corrections office is a thankless vocation.

[@cynthiaharris3900]

what a great episode, very interesting. I am a CO for Juveniles so it is interesting to compare the adult and juvenile facilities

[@robme3660]

Junkies are typically safe in bad areas. They are looked at as ATMs by the gangs. Anyone messing with them gets approached as if they were stealing from their ATMs. I'd imagine prison has a similar dynamic.

[@darcymccabe-pb1se]

When i was in prison the COs didnt do anything except walk around in circles and sit in the break room😂

[@melissaball9711]

Really interesting interview.

[@whatnow3665]

Great interview

[@itsmeavab6539]

Omg The Bone Crusher story… 😔

[@pacey5980]

That was definitely the worst part of this episode 😓

[@duddits7776]

There’s a documentary about that guy. His name is Joseph Clark

[@pacey5980]

@@duddits7776 sounds interesting. Do you know the name of the documentary? I tried googling it and I couldn't find any documentaries in the search.

[@iceprincess2134]

Right?! The most shocking part was his brother (supposedly) being willing to break him out.

[@duddits7776]

@@pacey5980 I guess not really a documentary but the victim was on a episode of I survived season 5 episode 18

[@kaylagordon6776]

Joe spilling his coffee at the end 😂

[@AshlynM850]

Loving the Helping Other People initiative 😊

[@sierrag272]

I feel like this man gave away his anonymity with these stories. I'm concerned for him.

[@krexoriginal]

That's because his stories are mostly b.s.. I've heard most of them before from various sources on both sides of the law. 🙄

[@jordanmorris4992]

Why don’t these videos get views? This shit is so interesting

[@218SerenaH]

Probably cuz most people listen on other platforms, it's mostly an audio podcast (not much visual/visual isn't necessary) and other platforms cater to that much better than youtube. I usually listen to the audio only myself.

[@AbzArt]

Joe cleaning the spilt coffee with his pants at the end hahahaha