Chainz 2 Changed
The Chainz 2 Changed podcast shares stories of the people who are putting in the hard work of changing their lives behind bars, the residents who live inside the walls of the North Dakota State Penitentiary. Co-producers and Co-hosts, Antonio Stridiron and Zach Schmidkunz sit down with high ranking DOCR officials and residents to share stories of changing lives, hope, and what its like doing time at NDSP.
Episodes
On this episode, long time employee of the NDDOCR, and superfan of the podcasts stops by the booth for a chat. Candace talks about her journey from a correctional officer, and moving up the ranks to where she resides now...the director of something with way too many words. She also is Dread's life saver, which leads to an in depth discussion leaving the guys wondering if a blue life saver is a thing. This is a great episode, so enj...
In this episode co-host Zach's sister Kati joins the show to share her experience dealing with the struggles of doing time along with love ones that are incarcerated!! FUN FACT- Zach wishes to attend a Justin Bieber concert at some point. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on an episode! Please go rate our podcast anywhere you get your podcasts!!! Music featured in this...
In this episode the 3 stooges(Nick, Jaydenle, and Levi) sit down with Dread to share their perspective, insight, and experience of living in U.N.I.T.Y. Village! Also the hard work they put in to better themselves, helping others, and becoming a Mentor! FUN FACT: Dread's favorite genre of music is country. His favorite country artist is Shaboozie. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will ...
Pickle Rick rolls in the Booth one last time to say THANK YOU to ALL!!Mentor Ricky shares his emotional farewell to everyone that has helped him in his battle with cancer and the Mentees of U.N.I.T.Y. Village share with him how he has impacted their lives!! Questions or comments for the show? FUN FACT: Rick stated before he left that he cannot wait to purchase a J.J Mcarthy vikings jersey. Update: Rick passed away surounded by his ...
One of NDSP's finest joins the fellas in the booth for this interesting episode. One of the case managers who actually is part of the Chainz 2 Changed team, as of the two people who review and approve all episodes. CM Clauson talks about his journey to becoming a case manager. And then being put in charge of being the one who is in charge of handing out the honey buns. Enjoy this fun episode! FUN FACT: Dread misses being able to ma...
Jalal Buckner aka Baby Lao earns the opportunity to stop in the Booth to share his story about change by getting his G.E.D.! He explains how having a son impacted him to better his life and the road blocks he encountered along the way! Questions or comment for the show? FUN FACT: Dread loves pickles. Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on an episode! Please go and rate our podcast anywhere you get your pod...
The USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team makes a stop in Bismarck to promote their kids camp, they also stop by the Dugout aka The Booth to talk about the 3rd annual softball game at NDSP. Among the awards they humbly forgot to mention include Bronze Stars and Purple Hearts. What more can you say about this group of men. An inspiring episode. A special shout out to the best caramel rolls in Bismarck. Listen to this episode to find ou...
Check out this season 4 blockbuster episode where the co-host is in the hot seat! There is not much else to say about this moving episode. So grab some tissues and join the co-host in shedding some good tears for this great episode! FUN FACT- Dread keeps his cell floor SO CLEAN he could eat off of it when he spills his food. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on an epi...
Andrea from the North Dakota Brain Injury Network stops by to discuss tramatic brain injuries and how they have an impact on people. The fellas are surprised by some of the ways a person can get a brain injury. This is a very educational and fascinating interview! FUN FACT: Zach loves the smell of pennies. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on an episode. Please go and...
In this episode, mentor Rick Whitman hops into the booth with his sidekick "G" to share his journey. This is a special episode to many, and as you will learn about Rick, he is a very special guy. Take notice world, we can all learn a little something about perseverance from Rick. FUN FACT: Dread likes to put Bows in his dreadlocks. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on ...
Mentee Pedro joins Dread and Zach in the booth before leaving U.N.I.T.Y. Village. He talks about his journey of progress, not perfection, and what all that took. This teenage mutant ninja turtle also shares his side of the story to some of his very unique accountabilities. FUN FACT: Zachs favorite animal is a white horse. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on an episode...
Heather, Sara, and Kenzie stop in the Booth to share about how to fix the gaps in systems and services to help with mental health, substance use, and re-entry. They also share about why it's important to have peer support and why continued support is very helpful for success. FUN FACT: Zach's favorite color is purple. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them in an episode. M...
Sarah and Courtney drop by the booth to talk about how the organization they represent, GABR was started. They also talk about how it was started and is now a HUGE hit at NDSP. What is GABR?? Check this episode out to find out for yourself! Questions or comments for the show? FUN FACT: The day that this episode is released is Dread's Birthday! Although he does wish his birthday was December 13th so he would share it with his favori...
LB and Ava drop in and discuss the importance of restorative justice and how it needs to be not only implemented in the juvenile system, but also in the adult systems. They also discuss the need to utilize other programs as a first option for help, while incarceration should be a last resort. FUN FACT- Dread enjoys playing games on a spongebob plug and play. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and th...
Ash stops in the booth to discuss his journey of change. He talks about being able to help himself after getting his mental health diagnosis, and his love for his family. He talks about making necessary changes in his life despite doing a lengthy sentence. FUN FACT: Zachs favorite bird are Eagles. Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on a show!
MInistry on the Margins stops by to discuss with the fellas all they do as an organization helping out people being released from prison. They provide goods and services to help ease the re-entry process. Fun fact: Dread LOVES potatos! Questions or comments for the show? Email karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on an episode!
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