Chainz 2 Changed

On this episode Jay Dan, Travis, and Eric of Forgiven Felons/Backgorund Check stop in the Booth to share with the guys why they keep going into prisons to give guys HOPE, Education, and Inspiration!! Fun fact: Dread loves the smell of fresh fish topped with pickles. Questions or comments for the show? 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 po...

On this episode we have newly appointed by the Governor Commissioner Of Recovery and Re Entry Jonathan Holth in the booth to discuss what his new position is about and what his plans are for the future to change the stigma of incarcerated individuals!! FUN FACT: Brown is zachs favorite color.  Questions or comments for the show? Email them to karichards@nd.gov and the guys will answer them on an episode. Please go and rate our podc...

On this episode, we have Elizabeth "Elle" Hilt a big advocate for Restorative Justice joining us in the Booth to share why Restorative Justice is so important to the Legal and Criminal Justice System!! Questions or comments for the show? 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 podcasts!!! Music featured in this episode was performed by Artist:...

Captain Jamie Oster from Missouri River Correctional Center, otherwise known as "the farm," makes a return trip up to NDSP to stop by the booth. Captain Oster gives a uniquely positive outlook on what's going on in corrections in North Dakota, and also discusses his journey from a corrections officer all the way up to the rank of Captain. Fellow Packers fan Zach gives Captain Oster a hard time about that one day years ago when Capt...

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...