Podcast appearances and mentions of Eric King

Ashley sits down with Eric King, author of A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon. Eric is an anarchist who spent years locked inside a federal maximum security prison. In this episode, he offers a raw and powerful look into his experience in the prison system and the reality of surviving extreme isolation with his path as a practicing pagan behind bars. Eric shares how he built spiritual connection in an environment designed to strip people of identity, community, and meaning. From spellcrafting using whatever materials he could find, to forging a relationship with his Goddess while in prison, he gives an intimate glimpse into the rituals and resilience that sustained him through some of the harshest conditions in the U.S. prison system. This episode offers a conversation about survival, resistance, and the magic we create even in the darkest places. You can find Eric on Instagram (@SupportEricKing) or on Reddit: u/EKsaorsire Click here to purchase A Clean Hell. You can find Ashley on Twitter (@SeekWitchcraft), Instagram (@seekingwitchcraft), personal Instagram (@spellsandkettlebells), Facebook ("Seeking Witchcraft Podcast" or "Ashley Seekraft"), or the community Facebook group ("Witches Seeking Witchcraft"). Want to support the show and gain bonus community perks and features? You can do so at https://patreon.com/seekingwitchcraft

A Clean Hell opens the doors of America's most secretive prison and lets the reader step into the cell to experience all the horrors the Federal Bureau of Prisons tries to keep hidden underground.  The federal supermax ADX Florence is the most secure facility in the United States, a dungeon of isolation, sensory deprivation, and psychological disintegration. Here, cruelty isn't accidental; it's the design. Built in 1995, the “Alcatraz of the Rockies” was made to cage the so-called worst of the worst: bombers, gang leaders, political enemies, and anyone the government deems too rebellious, too inconvenient, or too visible. Among them was antifascist prisoner Eric King, targeted for his politics, brutally tortured by the Bureau of Prisons, and ultimately entombed at ADX after beating a politically motivated federal prosecution. A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon (PM Press, 2025) is a searing firsthand account from inside the most repressive prison in the United States, a place built not for rehabilitation but for disappearance. It tells the story of Eric's decade behind bars: the years of surveillance and retaliation, the years locked in solitary confinement, the reality of being known as a “race traitor,” and the daily acts of resistance that kept him—and others—alive. More than just a firsthand survival story and exposé, this is a blistering indictment of the carceral state and the sanitized violence it tries to hide. A Clean Hell is a crucial document of solidarity and struggle inside the belly of the beast and required reading for anyone concerned with mass incarceration, political repression, or the inhumane architecture of the US prison system. Guest: Eric King is an anarchist who was imprisoned in 2014 for acts of solidarity with the Ferguson, Missouri, uprising. During his time in prison, which included almost two years in Federal Supermax, or ADX, Eric coedited the political prisoner anthology, Rattling the Cages: Oral Histories of North American Political Prisoners, published by AK Press, and wrote many other essays about his experiences in prison. In addition to his writing, Eric is also an activist, antifascist, and loving father and husband. Host: Michael Stauch (he/him) is an associate professor of history at the University of Toledo and the author of Wildcat of the Streets: Detroit in the Age of Community Policing, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Full Episode 11-24-25 - In this episode, Eric joins us to discuss the release of his book. Then we interview founding Black Anarchists JoNina Abron-Ervin and Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin. Check out the Black Autonomy Podcast!

A Clean Hell opens the doors of America's most secretive prison and lets the reader step into the cell to experience all the horrors the Federal Bureau of Prisons tries to keep hidden underground.  The federal supermax ADX Florence is the most secure facility in the United States, a dungeon of isolation, sensory deprivation, and psychological disintegration. Here, cruelty isn't accidental; it's the design. Built in 1995, the “Alcatraz of the Rockies” was made to cage the so-called worst of the worst: bombers, gang leaders, political enemies, and anyone the government deems too rebellious, too inconvenient, or too visible. Among them was antifascist prisoner Eric King, targeted for his politics, brutally tortured by the Bureau of Prisons, and ultimately entombed at ADX after beating a politically motivated federal prosecution. A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon (PM Press, 2025) is a searing firsthand account from inside the most repressive prison in the United States, a place built not for rehabilitation but for disappearance. It tells the story of Eric's decade behind bars: the years of surveillance and retaliation, the years locked in solitary confinement, the reality of being known as a “race traitor,” and the daily acts of resistance that kept him—and others—alive. More than just a firsthand survival story and exposé, this is a blistering indictment of the carceral state and the sanitized violence it tries to hide. A Clean Hell is a crucial document of solidarity and struggle inside the belly of the beast and required reading for anyone concerned with mass incarceration, political repression, or the inhumane architecture of the US prison system. Guest: Eric King is an anarchist who was imprisoned in 2014 for acts of solidarity with the Ferguson, Missouri, uprising. During his time in prison, which included almost two years in Federal Supermax, or ADX, Eric coedited the political prisoner anthology, Rattling the Cages: Oral Histories of North American Political Prisoners, published by AK Press, and wrote many other essays about his experiences in prison. In addition to his writing, Eric is also an activist, antifascist, and loving father and husband. Host: Michael Stauch (he/him) is an associate professor of history at the University of Toledo and the author of Wildcat of the Streets: Detroit in the Age of Community Policing, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

A Clean Hell opens the doors of America's most secretive prison and lets the reader step into the cell to experience all the horrors the Federal Bureau of Prisons tries to keep hidden underground.  The federal supermax ADX Florence is the most secure facility in the United States, a dungeon of isolation, sensory deprivation, and psychological disintegration. Here, cruelty isn't accidental; it's the design. Built in 1995, the “Alcatraz of the Rockies” was made to cage the so-called worst of the worst: bombers, gang leaders, political enemies, and anyone the government deems too rebellious, too inconvenient, or too visible. Among them was antifascist prisoner Eric King, targeted for his politics, brutally tortured by the Bureau of Prisons, and ultimately entombed at ADX after beating a politically motivated federal prosecution. A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon (PM Press, 2025) is a searing firsthand account from inside the most repressive prison in the United States, a place built not for rehabilitation but for disappearance. It tells the story of Eric's decade behind bars: the years of surveillance and retaliation, the years locked in solitary confinement, the reality of being known as a “race traitor,” and the daily acts of resistance that kept him—and others—alive. More than just a firsthand survival story and exposé, this is a blistering indictment of the carceral state and the sanitized violence it tries to hide. A Clean Hell is a crucial document of solidarity and struggle inside the belly of the beast and required reading for anyone concerned with mass incarceration, political repression, or the inhumane architecture of the US prison system. Guest: Eric King is an anarchist who was imprisoned in 2014 for acts of solidarity with the Ferguson, Missouri, uprising. During his time in prison, which included almost two years in Federal Supermax, or ADX, Eric coedited the political prisoner anthology, Rattling the Cages: Oral Histories of North American Political Prisoners, published by AK Press, and wrote many other essays about his experiences in prison. In addition to his writing, Eric is also an activist, antifascist, and loving father and husband. Host: Michael Stauch (he/him) is an associate professor of history at the University of Toledo and the author of Wildcat of the Streets: Detroit in the Age of Community Policing, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Episode 11-3-25 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King talks with us about his process of writing a book. You can order his book "A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon" on PM Press.

Eric King is a father, poet, activist, and anarchist who was imprisoned in 2014 for acts of solidarity with the Ferguson, MO, uprising in the wake of the police killing of Michael Brown. While locked up, King endured years of documented physical and psychological torture, spending the last 18 months of his sentence in the ADX supermax prison in Florence, Colorado. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa speaks with King about how he survived his incarceration “with heart and soul intact,” and about King's new book, A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon, in which he “opens the doors of America's most secretive prison and lets the reader step into the cell to experience all the horrors the Federal Bureau of Prisons tries to keep hidden underground.”For full show notes and transcript, click here.Credits:Producer / Videographer / Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Eric King is a father, poet, activist, and anarchist who was imprisoned in 2014 for acts of solidarity with the Ferguson, MO, uprising in the wake of the police killing of Michael Brown. While locked up, King endured years of documented physical and psychological torture, spending the last 18 months of his sentence in the ADX supermax prison in Florence, Colorado. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa speaks with King about how he survived his incarceration “with heart and soul intact,” and about King's new book, A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon, in which he “opens the doors of America's most secretive prison and lets the reader step into the cell to experience all the horrors the Federal Bureau of Prisons tries to keep hidden underground.”For full show notes and transcript, click here.Credits:Producer / Videographer / Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Pepe brings on friends Eric King (former political prisoner), Brian Walker (A Day Without Love) & Justin Arena (musician/Together Press) to answer questions listeners sent in. Also, a bunch of songs get sampled throughout the episode. Be sure to check below for links to Pepe's playlists & the social pages of musicians mentioned in this episode.Support the podcast to get bonus episodes & goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:What non-folk punk songs do you listen to?3 ways to offer prisoner supportTips for interviewing peopleWhat folk punk you listening to currently?Tips on finding folk punk friendsNew to the scene & wondering what it looks like to dress more folk punk at showsNew music from friends that Pepe is excited about currentlyPepe's Playlist from this episode & more:open.spotify.com/playlist/2Xhq4qecLwq8DiI5x0vVPA?si=vPyUnlUzQJCV7vafXEi8DAPepe's Rocksteady playlist:open.spotify.com/playlist/1og9SP4Leh9a8mbcEqDI0c?si=SEH0yXawTFizpYgjFOcN0wDOUBLE RAINBOWBandcamp - doublerainbow.bandcamp.com/track/i-talk-english-2Apple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/i-talk-english/419670335DUSTY THE KIDBandcamp - dustythekid.bandcamp.com/track/when-the-leaves-come-outApple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/when-the-leaves-come-out/1804771643instagram.com/dustythekidd/CRAZY & THE BRAINSBandcamp - crazyandthebrains.bandcamp.com/track/catatonic-youthApple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/catatonic-youth/1828016948instagram.com/crazyandthebrains/CRICKETBandcamp - crickettheguy.bandcamp.com/track/1-upApple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/1-up/1695642904instagram.com/crickettheguy/RUEN Bandcamp - weareruen.bandcamp.com/track/a-neglected-spark-burns-the-houseApple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/a-neglected-spark-burns-the-house/1823876291instagram.com/weare_ruen/MARBLE BERRY SEEDS Bandcamp - marbleberryseeds.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-walmart-radioApple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/on-the-walmart-radio/1813968478instagram.com/marbleberryseeds/CONFESSION KIDS Bandcamp - confessionkids.bandcamp.com/track/sproutsApple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/sprouts/1820342010instagram.com/confessionkids/MYLES BULLEN Bandcamp - mylesbullen.bandcamp.com/musicApple Music - music.apple.com/us/song/iamnotforeveryone2-feat-chris-og-and-the-dopameanies/1832711191instagram.com/beatboxpoet/Get Coffee for the Bandit in you (roasted by Pepe)StayFreeCoffee.comFollow the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engramReach out...Send us questions, comments or topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)***Word of mouth really matters for us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong:Share your favorite episode with a friend or two who might enjoy it.Leave a rating / review. This helps me get access to the guest you want to hear from & allows the show to reach & support more folks like you :)Stay Free,Pepe Bandit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Episode 9-30-25 - In this episode, we interview Eric King about Casey Goonan being sentenced to 19 years in prison for allegedly lighting a cop car on fire.

Our host, LUL President & CEO Lyndon Pryor, is joined by Eric King, Digital Communications Strategist for the ACLU of Kentucky. With more than two decades of experience as a classically trained broadcast journalist covering some of the country's biggest news events, he's using that same storytelling power to modernize and digitize the ACLU's communications across all platforms.Our duo discusses the changing media landscape, how to identify a trusted new source, the politics of the media, and the emergence of podcasts as news sources.King graduated with a BS in Sociology from UofL and a certification from the Diversity Executive Leadership Academy.Check out his book, "Breaking News: Confessions of a Disruptive News Anchor" and follow his reporting on Substack.

Breaking News 9-23-25 - Eric King informs us about Casey Goonan's sentencing for their actions at a protest. 

Full Episode 8-25-25 - In this episode, Eric King discusses why nobody should glorify prison, and why revolutionaries should try to avoid prison as much as possible. Also, Broken Record shares his tried and true S.U.C.C.E.S.S. method of success: Super U Cool Cars Everything Success Super.

Full Episode 7-28-25 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King discusses Trump's new executive order to criminalize people who live on the streets. The team once again proves it is incapable of experiencing joy and fun. 

JR Runyon, Eric King, & Matt Wilcox talk Faulkner County Sports live each Friday Morning on KAT Country 98.9/92.5, 92.7 JACK FM and My Country Y107.

Full Episode 6-30-25 - In this episode Eric King talks about immigrant detention centers, and who he thinks is out here kidnapping people.

Witnessing widespread disenfranchisement ignites a young man's radicalization, ultimately landing him in the Federal Supermax prison, where he's confronted with unimaginable and dehumanizing conditions of cruelty. Today's episode featured Eric King. If you'd like to reach out to Eric, you can email him at bldabonfire@gmail.com. You can find Erin on Instagram @supportericking. Follow his publisher PM Press @pmpress and Bread and Roses Law Center @breadandroseslawEric has written a book titled “A Clean Hell”, now available for preorder on PM Press: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1872 “Rattling the Cages” on AK Presshttps://www.breadandroseslaw.org/ Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Aviva Lipkowitz Content/Trigger Warnings: childhood abuse/neglect, vandalism, breaking and entering, property damage as a political tool, molotov cocktails/explosion/fire near/at a Federal building, violence/brutality in prison, sexual assault, racism, homophobia, transphobia, explicit language Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.comWebsite for Aviva Lipkowitz: avivalipkowitz.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Re-Entry ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to exclusive episodes of This is Actually Happening ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/this-is-actually-happening/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full Episode 6-2-25. In this episode, Amanda doesn't show up. 

Answering questions submitted by fans & other musicians, Myles Bullen explores their latest album with Pepe Bandit. Myles reveals an unknown history to Pepe that has secretly connected them both for over 15 years. Themes of connection, community & cathartic music are also brought up. Myles discusses the evolution of their music, particularly the transition from hip-hop to a more folk punk sound. They share insights on the creative process behind their latest album, the importance of vulnerability in performance, and the personal significance of the album's themes. The discussion also touches on the challenges of solitude, the joy of artistic collaboration, and the deep connections formed through music. Questions & comments from the entire Friends In Real Life lineup, Folk Punk Dad, Eric King & more!Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:A word from Eric KingMaking music to connect deeply with those who have experienced hardshipWhy Eric King intimidated MylesWhy Myles intimidated PepeThe connection the audience feels at a live show w/ MylesReflections on the album artwork & its personal meaningThe album creates a feeling of communal sharing and celebrationHow performing in folk punk spaces has been life-changing & career-saving for MylesThe minimalist approach in the album challenges Myles to be more vulnerableThe names of the fish on the album cover are a tribute to friends lostOrder a copy of Liminal Spaces by Myles BullenBack On The Grind Records - Get DIY, Folk Punk Music & merch:backonthegrindrecords.bandcamp.com/musicGet Coffee for the Bandit in you; roasted by PepeStayFreeCoffee.comFollow the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engramSend us questions, comments or topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong: Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Episode 4-29-25 - In this episode, we discuss Adolescence with Eric King. Spoilers for the whole show. Then, Amanda and Broken Record face harsh realities.

We are joined by Eric King, author of A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America's Most Notorious Dungeon, to talk about how he ended up in ADX, America's highest level supermax prison, and how he survived and eventually got free. ERIC KING @supportericking @pmpress A CLEAN HELL: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1872 listeners can get a 20% discount with coupon code: HELL20 PDA MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PDA PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica

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Full Episode 3-24-25 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses the history of police prosecution of direct action activists. The crew discusses Trump's cuts to federal workers.

New co-host Eric King is introduced and we talk deck-building games like Dominion, Abandon All Artichokes, Dune Imperium, Dune Imperium: Uprising, and Ruins of Arnak.Support the showWe talk about board games and tabletop games!Follow us to stay in touch: Youtube.com/boardagaingamesFacebook.com/boardagaingaming

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Full Episode 2-24-25 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses the history of Annie Mae, the prolific native activist who was murdered by male members of the American Indian Movement, the organization she was a part of. We discuss patriarchy within social movements.

In this conversation, former political prisoner Eric King shares his experience of incarceration & the profound impact of relationships during his time in prison. He discusses the journey that led him to federal prison, the challenges of maintaining connections with loved ones, & the unique bond he formed with his wife, Rochelle. He highlights the importance of emotional support & understanding in navigating the complexities of love behind bars. Eric emphasizes the need for vulnerability & the significance of being valued as a person, despite the dehumanizing nature of the prison system. The conversation also touches on the societal perceptions of relationships with incarcerated individuals. Eric discusses the fleeting moments of joy that allowed him to escape the harsh realities of incarceration & the transformative power of love that helped him navigate his difficult journey. He reflects on the emotional complexities of his release day, the struggles of adjusting to life outside prison, & the importance of community support. Eric emphasizes the significance of finding joy & maintaining a smile as acts of resistance against the trauma of his past, while also highlighting the impact of art & connection in the healing process...particularly through seeing Myles Bullen perform live.Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goodspatreon.com/BackontheGrindHIGHLIGHTS:What led Eric into prisonPrison relationships often face skepticism from the outside worldEmotional vulnerability is essential for maintaining connectionsVisits from loved ones can be emotionally taxing & scrutinizedWomen often bear the emotional burden of supporting incarcerated partnersExploring how love can transform one's experience in prisonThe complexities and challenges of getting married in prisonMoments of joy can provide relief from the harsh realities of incarcerationThe emotional turmoil leading up to release day.Navigating the challenges of the halfway house experienceFinding joy & resistance in the aftermath of incarcerationThe power of a smile as an act of defiance against traumaThoughts on Myles Bullen & the importance of community & art in the healing processFollow Eric King on Instagraminstagram.com/supportericking/Get Coffee for the Bandit in you; roasted by PepeStayFreeCoffee.comFollow the podcast on Instagraminstagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engramSend us questions, comments or topic suggestions toPodcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.comLeave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong: Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach & support more folks like you & that's why we do this :)Stay Free until next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we speak with former political prisoner Eric King and Josh Davidson from the Certain Days political prisoner calendar project. Eric and Josh discuss their recent round of discussions with Firestorm Books around their recent collection, Rattling the Cages, featuring former political prisoners and abolitionist organizers. These discussions have also been... Read Full Article

Full Episode 1-27-24 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King shares his thoughts regarding the experiences that trans people have in prisons, and what could be coming due to the Trump executive orders. We also discuss the Trump-influenced ICE arrests.

Excerpt from 1-27-25 - In this excerpt, Eric King discusses Leonard Peltier, Trump executive orders, the safety of trans people in prisons, and ICE.

Full Episode 12-23-24 - In this episode, Prison Abolition Correspondent Eric King shares his analysis on CEO Killa Luigi Mang, both from a perspective of personal experiences as well as political analysis. We also discuss Biden, and we trick Amanda into delivering the last-ever astrology segment. Just kidding =/ P.S. I'm sorry for letting you all down last week. I'm getting my shit together

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Full Episode 11-26-24 - In this episode, prison abolition correspondent Eric King shares his experiences being targetted as an antifascist during the antifa hysteria of 2016. 

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Eric King s a senior interpretive naturalist with the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department. He manages and conducts nature-based education at Castellow Hammock Nature Center & Preserve in Redland Eric is also an avid butterfly and vegetable gardener as well as an eclectic musician who writes and produces everything from folk to cinematic music - and he's currently in the process of reviving a folk rock project called The Brothers King with his older brother, Scott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excerpt from 10-28-24 - In this excerpt, former political prisoner Eric King disccusses the torture tactics that prison authorities use to "mentally break" prisoners so that they are easier to manage. He discusses mental health inside and outside the prisons, prisoner suicides, and personal experiences. Our conversation was guided by this report from political prisoner Rashid Johnson on Prison Radio: https://www.prisonradio.org/commentary/self-immolation-in-virginia-prisons/ Eric also recommended the HBO documentary "Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison"

Full Episode 10-28-24 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King discusses political prisoner Rashid Johnson's report about prisoners who try to self-immolate as a form of suicide, in particular black prisoners at Red Onion prison in Virginia. We discuss the torture of prisoners and the effects on their mental health. We then discuss how if "vote for who you want to organize against" is a thing, then you should be voting for Trump. 

This week we're sharing a discussion recorded some months back in the pacific northwest featuring former political prisoners Eric King, who went in for actions in solidarity with the Ferguson Uprising in 2014, and Jake Conroy, who was convicted for coordinating successful anti-vivisection divestment campaigns against Huntington Life Sciences as one of the SHAC7. They are joined by Eric's co-author of Rattling The Cages, Josh Davidson. We hope you appreciate the wisdom and passion of the discussion. For any non-Pacifica stations, Archive.Org is still read-only so here's a copy of the 58 minute radio file. Transcript PDF (Unimposed) Zine (Imposed PDF) You can find Jake's youtube channel The Cranky Vegan for a long-running and ongoing commentary on animal liberation topics. And you can follow Eric's panels with other former prisoners and supporters on the instagram for Rattling The Cages and past media and articles by and about Eric (including past interviews we've done with or about him) at SupportEricKing.org and find more from Josh at linktr.ee/JoshDavidson.. Prior interviews: With/about Eric With Josh Jake Conroy at ACAB2024:  audio Jake's former co-defendant, Josh Harper on the movie about their case, " Animal People" There are two upcoming Firestorm Books political prisoner panel talks in November, both of which you won't want to miss. Saturday, Nov. 9th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET, Eric King will be talking with Jason and Jeremy Hammond. Register now! Saturday, Nov. 23, 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET, Eric will be talking with Linda Evans, Laura Whitehorn, and Nicole Kissane. Register now! A few other things (per Josh): BPP/BLA comrade and former NY Panther 21 defendant Dhoruba bin Wahad needs our support. Help if you can! The 2025 Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners calendar is now available, and it's beautiful. Get one or 100 today! If you missed the last panel talk with Eric, Jake Conroy, and Claude Marks – or any of the previous 6 Firestorm Books panel talks – watch them here. Don't stop talking about Gaza, genocide, and US imperialism. Long live all those dying every day for Palestine. . ... . .. Featured Track: Walking Is Still Honest by Against Me! from Crimes As Forgiven By...

For NSP 60 we spoke with Eric King about his time as a political prisoner, including surviving SuperMax, nazi gangs and guards, and how he maintains love, hope, and solidarity. Eric King (he/him) is an anarchist political prisoner who is a husband and father of two. He was released from ADX Federal SuperMax at the end of 2023 after serving approximately ten years for an act of solidarity with the community of Ferguson, Missouri after the police murdered Michael Brown. He is the co-editor of Rattling the Cages, a political prisoner anthology, along with Josh Davidson, and is currently working at the Bread and Roses Legal Center as a paralegal. Links: Bread and Roses Legal Center https://www.breadandroseslaw.org/ Rattling the Cages book https://www.akpress.org/rattling-the-cages.html Live Like the World is Dying interview with Eric https://www.liveliketheworldisdying.com/s1e105-eric-king-on-surviving-prison/ Thanks for listening! Please like, comment, subscribe, and share! --- If you'd like to see more anarchist and anti-authoritarian interviews, please consider supporting this project financially by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/nonserviammedia Follow Non Serviam Media Collective on: Mastodon https://kolektiva.social/@nonserviammedia Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/nonserviammedia.bsky.social As well as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X/Twitter. Connect with Lucy Steigerwald via: https://mastodon.social/@LucyStag https://bsky.app/profile/lucystag.bsky.social https://x.com/LucyStag https://lucysteigerwald.substack.com/

Full Episode 9-30-24 - In this episode, correspondent Eric King talks about people in the Bay being nice. Broken Record is skeptical. Dave commemorates the 43 kidnapped students in Mexico. RIP Kris Kristofferson aka The Whistle.

Full Episode 9-2-24 - In this episode, I mean just basically the title. Also the West Bank.

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In this episode Eric interviews long-time friend and Bryan Cee, who gives his first in-depth interview on his journey to becoming a renowned musical artist. Culminating with a discussion about his latest EP Blue Bird which is an out now on all platforms! Welcome to the Consider Your Mind Podcast, where we dive into the world of mental health, self-discovery, and personal growth. Join your host, Eric King, as he candidly shares his own journey through therapy and explores the diverse aspects of mental well-being.

In this episode Eric interviews long-time friend and Bryan Cee, who gives his first in-depth interview on his journey to becoming a renowned musical artist. Culminating with a discussion about his latest EP Blue Bird which is an out now on all platforms! Welcome to the Consider Your Mind Podcast, where we dive into the world of mental health, self-discovery, and personal growth. Join your host, Eric King, as he candidly shares his own journey through therapy and explores the diverse aspects of mental well-being.

In this episode Eric interviews long-time friend and Bryan Cee, who gives his first in-depth interview on his journey to becoming a renowned musical artist. Culminating with a discussion about his latest EP Blue Bird which is an out now on all platforms! Welcome to the Consider Your Mind Podcast, where we dive into the world of mental health, self-discovery, and personal growth. Join your host, Eric King, as he candidly shares his own journey through therapy and explores the diverse aspects of mental well-being.

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From Assata Shakur to Leonard Peltier, social movements have lifted up political prisoners as revolutionary examples and fought protracted, often decades-long campaigns to secure their release. Now, a new collection from AK Press, Rattling the Cages: Oral Histories of North American Political Prisoners, gathers the experience and wisdom of some 30 political prisoners in one place for the first time. Eric King and Josh Davidson, the editors of the project, join Rattling the Bars to discuss their new book and the urgency of the fight to free political prisoners.Josh Davidson is an abolitionist who is involved in numerous projects, including the Certain Days Collective, which publishes the annual Freedom for Political Prisoners calendar, and the Children's Art Project with political prisoner Oso Blanco. Josh also works in communications with the Zinn Education Project.Eric King is a father, poet, author, and activist. He is a political prisoner serving a 10-year federal sentence for an act of protest over the police murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. He is scheduled to be released in 2024. He has been held in solitary confinement for years on end and has been assaulted by both guards and white supremacists. King has published three zines: Battle Tested, Antifa in Prison, and Pacing in My Cell.Studio / Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

An interview with Eric King, who was recently released after being incarcerated since 2014, five of those in segregation. He was charged with using an incendiary device to commit arson after throwing a molotov cocktail at an empty Federal Building in Kansas City, Missouri during the uprising in Ferguson. Today he is out on probation and talking with us about his history with the anarchist movement, his time inside and release, and how and why to support prisonersTo support the show, sign up on patreon!If you sign up at the at the discounted $10/month annual membership and DM your address on Patreon for a free postage paid copy of the PM Press George Floyd Uprising book, with contributions by Andy and many past and future friends of the show!Eric King's co-authored book about life in prison: http://rattlingthecages.comEric's new gig: bread and roses legalAnarchist Black Cross FederationEric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportericking/Prisoner support calendar: https://www.certaindays.org/https://www.gofundme.com/f/release-funds-for-political-prisoner-eric-kinghttps://theintercept.com/2021/05/28/bop-prison-white-supremacist-anti-fascist/Song: Motorohead - Stay out of Jail

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Eric King talks to Margaret about navigating and surviving prison. Guest Info You can support Eric on IG @supportericking and @rattlingcagesbook Host Info Margaret (she/they) can be found on twitter @magpiekilljoy or instagram at @margaretkilljoy. Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness. You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Transcript Coming soon! Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.pinecast.co

In our latest episode, Scott talks with Josh Davidson (@certaindays) co-editor of "Rattling the Cages," about his new oral history of political prisoners in North America. Josh, along with co-editor Eric King, has put together over 35 interviews of political prisoners and former political prisoners. From members of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Front to whistle-blower Chelsea Manning to members of SHAC and the Earth Liberation Front, the book dives into life on the inside for people with radical politics. We hope to capture a bit of that in the interview. Bio// Josh Davidson is an abolitionist who is involved in numerous projects, including the Certain Days collective that publishes the annual Freedom for Political Prisoners calendar and the Children's Art Project with political prisoner Oso Blanco. Josh also works in communications with the Zinn Education Project, which promotes the teaching of radical people's history in classrooms and provides free lessons and resources for educators. He lives in Eugene, Oregon. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Outro- "Police Story" by Black Flag Links// +AK Press: Rattling the Cages (https://bit.ly/3RMbKGv) Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast⁠⁠ +Our rad website: ⁠⁠https://greenandredpodcast.org/⁠⁠ +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: ⁠⁠https://www.laborradionetwork.org/⁠ Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DonateGandR⁠⁠ This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac