Prisonology
Prisonology is about rehabilitation in prison and the prison culture at odds with it. Hosted by William Noguera, a San Quentin death row inmate for 40 years, who has not let the walls of his 4'x9' cell define him. William is an accomplished abstract expressionist, screenwriter and author. Hosting with William, is Dr Reymon Ethnasios, a licensed psychotherapist from Los Angeles, California. Together, they hope to bring a podcast that can help improve the lives of those incarcerated and be a part of the national discourse on prison reform.
Episodes
Prisonology Podcast
Mental and Physical Implications of Anabolic Steroids
William Noguera explains how cash rewards, million dollar contracts, and accolades make anabolic steroids extremely tempting to athletes. But, is it worth it? Overnight, they transformed William, a teenager, into a vicious fighter, winning cash prices at underground fighting rings. However, he became unable to control his anger or process his emotions....
Prisonology Podcast
William & Anabolic Steroids: Psychological Lighter Fluid
There are serious ramifications to taking anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance and build muscle. Among them, steroids often exacerbate underlying mental health issues and trigger rage. William Noguera opens up about his own experience, taking them at only thirteen and throughout puberty. His father pushed the anabolic steroid, diana...
Prisonology Podcast
Fighting for Father’s Approval
William Noguera's desire for his father's approval started when he was only five years old, enrolled in martial arts tournaments for his father’s entertainment. Their complicated relationship had a lasting impact on Will, who wishes their relationship could’ve healed before his death. His experience as a competitive fighter taught him useful skills for prison life: disci...
Prisonology Podcast
Studying Serial Killers
William Noguera worked as a caregiver to elderly serial killers for nearly a decade. Through that unique experience, he observed their “ticks” and learned how their brains were wired differently. William differentiates serial killers from the average prisoner and shares the story of when he met Charles Manson. There are prisoners who can, can’t, want to, and don’t to be rehabilitated...
Prisonology Podcast
How to Rehabilitate a Convict: Exploring Father-Son Relationships
Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera continue their conversation on rehabilitating convicts and discuss their family histories. William dedicated his book to his late father, who he loved and had a complicated relationship with. His father gave him steroids at only 13 for fighting, which started him down the wrong path. There are two key wo...
Prisonology Podcast
How to Rehabilitate a Convict: The Process
Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera discuss the power of education and the process of rehabilitating a convict. Within the confines of William's prison courtyard classrooms, he encourages his fellow inmates to accept responsibility and shed the negative behavior patterns that led them there. Not all prisoners are receptive to William’s guidance; one must poss...
William and Dr Rey discuss solitary confinement. William will share his own experiences in San Quentin's solitary confinement and discuss the psychological effects it had on him. Arriving to San Quentin at just 22 years old, William has an amazing experience in solitary that changes the course of his life. William and Dr Rey will discuss policy implications, and how solitary has been used and misused in the past.
Prisonology Podcast
Finding Purpose and Rehabilitation
William Noguera was always an artist, but he discovered his love for Expressionist art while reading art history books in prison. His biggest source of inspiration is the abstract painter, Mark Rothko. Creating art helps William process trauma, feel a sense of escape within his cell, and has gained him recognition in galleries across the world. His book, "Escape Artist,...
To really rehabilitate in prison, an inmate either takes responsibility for his life and chooses to move forward or he will remain a victim and continue to leech from society. In this episode, William and Dr Rey discuss what it takes to take responsibility for your life. To feel a connection with society and want to contribute to it, instead of feeling owed by society and expecting hand-outs from it. William traces back on his life...
Prisonology Podcast Race & Mental Health in Prison Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera discuss race relations in prison. William discusses how primal survival instincts operate in prison, including the formation of large prison gangs, are driven by the herd mentality. In this episode, William explains that racism and race bias perpetuates victimization and discourages individuality. Mental health is also a pressing issue...
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