Choppin' It Up With Jimmie C. -- Life After Wrongful Conviction
Choppin' It Up With Jimmie C. is a dynamic podcast where we cover everything from sports and resiliency to mental health and integrity. We tackle social justice and human rights issues from a perspective you've never heard before. Jimmie C. Gardner was playing for a Chicago Cubs minor league team when he was falsely accused of heinous crimes and sentenced to 110 years in prison. During the 27 years he fought for his freedom before his exoneration, he prayed for the opportunity to have the mic. Now, it's time to celebrate Life After Wrongful Conviction. Learn more about his story and this podcast at www.jcgardnerspeaks.com.
Episodes
14 episodes
William Berkley
William Berkley developed a curriculum and organization called Recovery U, LLC. His organization is a curriculum-based recovery home for men who are returning home from prison in Charleston, West Virginia who suffer from addiction and othe...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:00:47
Community Activist Lajuana Logan
Many times we think that big changes can only come from government leaders, but local leaders are also out here getting things done. Lajuna Logan is a community activist out of West Virginia. She is a freedom fighter and social justice activist...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:39
Errol Randle
From a West Virginia police officer to an emotional intelligence trainer, Errol Randle is using his past to impact his community in a positive way. Self-awareness and the ability to manage your emotions can make all the difference in defusing c...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:15
Interfaith Spiritual Leader Iman Salahudiin Hanif
Spirituality provides strength for many people, it keeps us grounded during difficult times. True compassion starts with humility and being able to put differences aside and appreciate people for who they are. Iman Salahudiin Hanif, out of Alba...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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53:56
Cryptocurrency and Community Leader Wayne Marcel
Financial empowerment is a major goal for most people. Wayne Marcel teaches cryptocurrency as an option for people to take control of their own financial futures both locally and internationally. He gives back through partnering with internatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:15
GA Returning Citizen & Entrepreneur Stet Frazier
Wrongful conviction is deplorable, but over-incarceration is just as devastating. Stet Frazier was sentenced to life in prison for a first-time, non-violent drug charge and was denied justice at every turn. While inside, Stet never gave up and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:10
German Social Justice Activist & Fitness Trainer Richard Houdershell
After serving 15 years from his life sentence, Richard Houdershell emerged as a changed man with a purpose to correct his past and put good back into the world. He was driven by the need to better his karma after making regrettable decisions as...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:03:07
Georgia Exoneree Calvin Johnson
It doesn't matter who you are, how many degrees you have, or if you are innocent, a wrongful conviction can happen to anyone. Calvin Johnson is an exoneree from the state of Georgia who spent 16 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. As...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:48
NY Exoneree & Attorney Jeffrey Deskovic
A wrongful conviction can happen to anyone, that’s why we advocate so fiercely for our brothers and sisters inside. Jeffrey Deskovic is an exonerated man out of New York who was wrongfully convicted for a crime he did not commit. Now that he’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:02:30
Returning Citizen Turned Business Owner Joshua Proby
“Without purpose you have nothing”, are not only words that Joshua Proby lives by, but they are the founding blocks for the brand he has built since being home. After spending 12 years in prison, Josh decided not to waste another minute a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:26
Georgetown Alumnus and Exoneree Brian Ferguson
Brian was in college with a 4.0 GPA getting ready to go to law school when he was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he knew nothing about. He was sent to a maximum-security facility in West Virginia, that's he met Jimmie and they've been ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:43
Lonnie and Jonnie Benniefield
Identical twins, Lonnie and Jonnie Benniefield are trailblazers. Both African American men are retired firefighters and certified paramedics out of Tampa, FL who have been active in their community for the last 30 years. In today’s podcast...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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