The Felon and the Librarian is a podcast hosted by newlyweds who happen to be a real felon and an actual librarian. The couple uses storytelling and research to expose the truth about the way the American prison system impacts the lives of the convicted a
After connecting on a prison dating website, Brittany and Marcelino began their romance and soon made the leap to marriage. The couple has their hands full with Brittany's son, Giovanni, from a previous relationship and their new babies Zoila and Marciano Rebel
Today we bring you a family update with some teasers of content to follow. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Today we bring you a very special guest from one of our very favorite tv shows Love After Lockup. Daonte is known for falling fast and loving hard, but Nicolle isn't Daonte's first inmate. He shares with us some of his relationship history which is extremely tragic. We want to say a big thank you for his honestly. We think it will resonate with a lot of you! If you think you may be in an unhealthy relationship and/or experience intimate partner abuse please check out the resources below. https://www.loveisrespect.orghttps://www.joinonelove.orgThank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Today we bring you a very special guest from one of our very favorite tv shows Love After Lockup. Daonte tells us about his REAL behind the camera life. We want to say a big thank you for his honestly. We think it will resonate with a lot of you!If you think you may be in an unhealthy relationship and/or experience intimate partner abuse please check out the resources below.https://www.loveisrespect.orghttps://www.joinonelove.orgThank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Tonight we catch you up on our summertime antics. We also tell you why prisons may be one of the only places in America where people live free from gun violence. Please reach out to us with your stories. We want to hear from you to get your point of view.Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Today we bring you a very special guest from one of our very favorite tv shows Love After Lockup. Rachel joins us to discuss the real implications of dating men in the prison system as well as some of the hidden joys that can be found in the small things in a prison visiting room. We love her charm and wit and are rooting for her happy ever-after. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Tonight we catch you up on our summertime antics. Please reach out to us with your stories. We want to hear from you to get your point of view.Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Tonight we catch you up on our summertime antics. Please reach out to us with your stories. We want to hear from you to get your point of view.Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Gemini Season is finally here! Also, Chase has some big family news. Please reach out to us with your stories. We want to hear from you to get your point of view.Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Tonight we discuss meeting God in and out of prison. Please reach out to us with your stories. We want to hear from you to get your point of view.Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
Prison is a nightmare, especially if you have teeth. Dental care is extremely limited for inmates and often leads to lasting impacts after prison. We also talk about the mummified leader of Love Has Won Cult here in Colorado.Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
We talk about TV in prison as well as catch you up with our current media consumption.RIP Anniversary Adam Yauch Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Ooooooh we are blinded by the three weeks since we've recorded. We miss you guys, see you next week.xoxo,Chase & Stefanie Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Tonight we get an update on Chase's Covid vaccination journey.... but Interstate Compacts are the topic du jour. Can you feel it...coming in the air tonight? Oh LAWD. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences.
On this episode we talk about the recent shooting here in a Colorado supermarket that left 10 people dead and a State full of grief and outrage that it happened here AGAIN. Tonight we reflect on the past week . We also discuss different types of crimes in this episode, specifically about the legal differences between violent crimes, property crimes, white collar crimes, etc. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences.
Can you get a stimulus checks during covid if you are incarcerated? Let's discuss...Please reach out to us with your stories. We want to hear from you especially if you have successfully qualified for stimulus payments while incarcerated! We would love to get your point of view.Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences.
Today we talk about the crazy challenges of needing/wanting meds in a correctional setting. Psychiatry in prison is fast paced and not exactly designed to support the mental or emotional wellbeing of the people in their care. Let's discuss. Please reach out to us with your stories, especially, if you have experiences with psych meds while incarcerated or, while working in a correctional facility! We would love to get your point of view. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences.
Okay so it didn't REALLY take six takes...more like two..but it TRULY feels like a million. Join us today for the conclusion of the Comic Book Meth Ring. Please reach out to us with your stories, especially, if you are part of this indictment! We would love to get your point of view. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.comLove you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences.
Chase was part of a Federal Indictment in 2009. He was just one in a large group of individuals who were buying, selling and trading methamphetamine. Chase functioned as one of the lead runners and distributed multiple pounds of meth on a weekly basis. This week we talk about the years leading up to the charges. Come back next episode to learn what comes AFTER the glory daze. This Romeo and Juliet story will quickly devolve into a Whitney/Bobby situation. We love you for listening, and can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
The families of inmates ALSO suffer when a loved one is incarcerated....these victims of the criminal justice system are not typically given a platform to be heard. In this episode we sit down with Chase's Dad to get an insight on some of the unseen consequences of addiction and incarceration.We love you for listening, and can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
On this episode, we explore cold case playing cards. These are ingenious decks of cards featuring cold cases from across various states. We are eager to hear if any of our listeners have played with these cards...did it spark a conversation? How did you pass the time when you were locked up? We love you for listening, and can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences
On this episode, we follow up on some of the conversations we have been having about mail in prison during COVID. In his first few weeks in office, Biden has directed the attorney general to phase out the Justice Department's use of private prisons...however, the use of private contractors in the prison system to provide basic needs and services to prisoners is growing. Currently, there is a program in the works to end all physical mail behind bars. Join us as we discuss the Mail Guard program, as well as some of the pros and cons of getting physical mail while behind bars. This is an ongoing and urgent topic, and we would really love to tell some of your stories about what getting/sending/receiving mail in prison means to the incarcerated, as well as those who love them. We love you for listening, and can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Today we talk with a special guest who has just recently begun the process of reentry into the outside. He and Chase discuss their experiences. Our guest, Patrick, gives us insight into what COVID has meant for inmates who have been locked up in Colorado during the pandemic. We want to thank all of our listeners for your patience as we've had some technical difficulties while trying to get this episode together in post-production (this was our first remote interview). The sound quality isn't perfect, but we hope you enjoy the content. Please reach out to us with your stories! Love you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Hey all, we've had some great feedback! We've had some technical difficulties with our first interview. We will be dropping that tomorrow-in the meantime-some fresh fresh.Please reach out to us with your stories! You can reach us at thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.com or visit us on our website at www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com. Love you guys, can't wait to hear your stories and share them with our listeners. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Today we talk about why it's not so easy for everyone to go back to their normal profession after a felony conviction. SURE if you are a musician, actress, famous you can make money on your talent or fame without too much difficulty...but what if the profession you had before a conviction is no longer accessible to you because of your record? Let's discuss....Please reach out to us with your stories! Love you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Big thanks to Dylan Spexx for the production and editing. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License). Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
The shooting happened on an early Tuesday morning in the summer of 2014. Just happens...the murder happened inside a room that was booked under the name Jason Spivack.... at the Isle Hotel and Casino. That morning, Tony Velasquez, 26, was shot in the head....listen as we discuss this horrific/funny shit show. Please reach out to us with your stories! Love you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Big thanks to Dylan Spexx for the production and editing. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Please reach out to us with your stories! Love you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Big thanks to Dylan Spexx for the production and editing. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Please reach out to us with your stories! Love you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Big thanks to Dylan Spexx for the production and editing. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Please reach out to us with your stories! Love you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Big thanks to Dylan Spexx for the production and editing. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Thank you for listening! This recording is being presented as a re-launch. We want new listeners to know who we are. If you are a returning fan, this is some new content for you as of 3/21/21. We love you all for listening
Please reach out to us with your stories! Love you guys, can't wait to hear your questions, feedback, and experiences from anyone who has had their life impacted by the felony conviction of a loved one... and we share them with our listeners. Big thanks to Dylan Spexx for the production and editing. Thank you to llydia for the use of the song Sirens (licensed under a Creative Commons License).Email: thefelonandthelibrarian@gmail.comTelephone: (720) 336-9590Website: www.thefelonandthelibrarian.com
Thank you for listening! This recording is our re-launch episode. We want new listeners to know who we are. If you are a returning fan, this is some new content for you as of 3/21/21. We love you all for listening