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The Prison Officer Podcast

Michael Cantrell

The Prison Officer Podcast is a place where prison officers and correctional staff share their experiences, discuss leadership, cope with stress, and learn survival strategies for one of the toughest careers out there. Hosted by Michael Cantrell, this podcast delves into the lives, dreams, and challenges faced by those who work inside the walls of our nation’s prisons. It features interviews, insights, and discussions related to the unique and demanding world of corrections. Whether it’s overcoming difficult leaders, understanding rehabilitation, or addressing misconceptions about incarcerated populations, the Prison Officer Podcast provides valuable perspectives from professionals in the field. 

79: The Best of The Prison Officer - Strangeways - A Prison Officer's Story - Interview w/Neil "Sam" SamworthMay 06, 2024
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Episode 78: A Journey of Growth and Change in Prison Management - Interview w/Art BeelerApril 22, 2024
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Episode 77: Behind the Bars - Prayers & Executions - Interview w/Larry PeoplesApril 08, 2024
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Episode 76: Part 2 - Best of The Prison Officer - The Unseen Battles of Correctional Integrity - Interview w/Glen MacDonaldMarch 25, 2024
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Episode 75: Part 1 - Best of The Prison Officer - Doing What's Right, Even When it's Tough - Interview w/Glen MacDonaldMarch 11, 2024
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Episode 74: Part 2 - When Stress Tries to Kill You - Interview with Bronner "Bama" Allen February 26, 2024
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Episode 73: Part 1 - All I Know is Corrections - Interview with Bronner "Bama" Allen February 12, 2024
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72: How to Manage Inmates with Mental IllnessJanuary 29, 2024
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71: Leadership and Professionalism in Correctional Tactical TeamsJanuary 15, 2024
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70: No Place Like Home - 40 Years in Corrections/Law Enforcement - Interview w/Keith HellwigJanuary 01, 2024
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69: The Wardens - The Good, the Bad, and the UglyDecember 18, 2023
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68: Last Call at Missouri State Pen - Interview w/John MotelDecember 04, 2023
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67: Leadership Works Best with Common Sense - Interview w/Percy PitzerNovember 20, 2023
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66: Not all Inmates are Created EqualNovember 06, 2023
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65: Criminal Justice Education & Corrections - Interview w/ Dr. John "Jay" LawrieOctober 23, 2023
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64: The Toughest Job - Interview w/Gary YorkOctober 09, 2023
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63: Missouri Correctional Association Fall Conference - Attendee InterviewsSeptember 25, 2023
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62: Greatness Beyond the Badge - Interview w/Michael LaidlerSeptember 11, 2023
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61: Rodeos and Riots at The Oklahoma State Pen - Interview w/Dan M. ReynoldsAugust 28, 2023
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60: Question and Answer Time with The Prison Officer - Michael CantrellAugust 14, 2023
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59: The 1995 Harrison Correctional Facility Riot - Interview w/Robert GreenwoodJuly 31, 2023
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58: The Little Things Do Matter and Why We Stand the LineJuly 17, 2023
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57: Can Growth Rise from Trauma? - Interview w/Lindsay FaasJuly 03, 2023
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56: Lead, Trust and Care About your Staff - Interview w/Arthur FredericksJune 19, 2023
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55: When Home Becomes a Housing Unit - Interview w/William YoungJune 05, 2023
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