Dog In The Yard
Pistol Pete aka "King of Rikers Island" interviews real life prisoners and celebs that have done hard time and shares his personal experiences along with his guests amazing stories of how they survived and persevered. This should inspire Americas youth to avoid the same trappings and mistakes and understand that nothing is worth doing the time. Take the hard road not the easy one. Prison is full of hardship and pain. Know that.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 168
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode #167 w/ William Steele
William Steele, known in the Bronx as G. Child, grew up in the Throggs Neck Projects where the streets shaped his reality. By 13, he was already caught in the school-to-prison pipeline — arrested for…
00:58:32 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Episode #166 w/ Dejohn Huffman
Dejohn Huffman’s story begins in Brownsville’s Van Dyke Houses, where survival often meant the streets chose your path. While his siblings went into the military and law enforcement, Dejohn’s road le…
01:04:29 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Episode #165 w/ Charlie B
Charlie B’s story is raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart of the struggle. Growing up in an environment where survival meant adapting to the streets, he faced arrests, gang life, and prison s…
00:39:42 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Episode #164 w/ Dr. Joe WIlliams
Dr. Joseph “Joe” Williams, DSW, LCSW, is living proof that resilience and redemption can rewrite any story. Growing up in Brooklyn’s Brownsville & East New York, Dr. Joe spent over 15 years in pr…
00:53:42 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Episode #163 w/ Meshach Hewitt
From selling drugs at 11 to leading a gang by 13, Meshach Hewitt’s early life was consumed by the streets of Mount Vernon, NY. At just 20 years old, he was incarcerated for charges related to felony …
00:55:57 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Episode #162 w/ Andre Patterson
Andre “Dre” Patterson was sentenced to 50 years to life at just 17 years old. Charged with multiple counts including murder, robbery, and assault, he spent decades behind bars—until his release in 20…
01:09:16 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Episode #161 w/ Rich Paul
So Rich’s story is a reflection of raw transformation, street survival, and unshakable resilience. Raised in the streets and system-impacted since the age of 15, Rich spent more than 13 years in and …
01:00:21 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Episode #160 w/ Donk
Dr. Trell “Donk” Webb was sentenced to life plus 90 years at Angola — one of the deadliest prisons in America. Paralyzed by gun violence. Targeted in a shooting that almost took his voice. And yet, D…
00:37:42 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Episode #159 w/ Chico Brown
Chico Brown is living proof that transformation is possible — even when the odds are stacked against you.
Raised in the heart of Compton, Chico once found himself caught in the middle of gang life, s…
Raised in the heart of Compton, Chico once found himself caught in the middle of gang life, s…
01:15:42 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Episode #158 w/ Darnell Tomlin
Darnell Tomlin’s story is one of loss, lessons, and leadership.
Born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Darnell found himself pulled into the streets early. At just 21, he was falsely accused and convi…
Born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Darnell found himself pulled into the streets early. At just 21, he was falsely accused and convi…
00:43:09 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Episode #157 w/ Q Well
Qwell grew up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn — where street smarts met survival. At 22, he began his career in law enforcement, working at MDC Brooklyn and Rikers Island, eventually earning a spot in the high…
00:58:24 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Episode #156 w/ T.J. Vulcain
Tiffany “T.J.” Vulcain survived more than just a prison sentence — she endured the foster care system, the juvenile justice system, and federal incarceration. But her story isn’t about what broke her…
00:53:42 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Episode #155 w/ Ruben Wills
Ruben Wills was once a rising political force in Southeast Queens—serving as a New York City Council Member for District 28—until everything changed. In 2014, he was arrested and convicted on charges…
00:55:26 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Episode #154 w/ Shannon Holmes
Shannon Holmes didn’t enter the literary world through classrooms or creative writing programs—he wrote his first novel from a prison cell.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Shannon served five years for…
Born and raised in the Bronx, Shannon served five years for…
01:08:58 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Episode #153 w/ Dennis Woodbine
Dennis A. Woodbine’s life was stolen by the system—but he didn’t let that define him. In 1997, Dennis was wrongfully convicted of a murder he did not commit. He spent 22 years inside Sing Sing Correc…
00:46:33 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Episode #152 w/ Keonnie Raheem
Keonnie Raheem’s journey is the definition of second chances. Hailing from the Forest Houses in the Bronx, Keonnie was charged as a juvenile with multiple homicides in Baltimore and sentenced to two …
01:03:46 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Episode #151 w/ Jermaine Archer
Jermaine “Bang” Archer’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. After spending 22 years behind bars, Jermaine didn’t just survive—he built a legacy. In 2005, while incarcerated at Sing Sing, he wat…
01:08:21 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Episode #150 w/ Opressure
Before the world knew him as Opressure—a respected Hip-Hop artist, journalist, and radio voice—he was 94-B-0730, a young man navigating the harsh realities of Buffalo, NY. At just 17 years old, Omar …
00:53:16 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Episode #149 w/ Jason Abreu
Jason Abreu, born and raised in Dyckman Projects in Uptown Manhattan, opens up about his powerful story of growth, setbacks, and redemption. After being incarcerated twice for drug-related offenses, …
00:02:48 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
Episode #148 w/ Deshawn Kenner
DeShawn Kenner was just 22 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison for murder and attempted murder. He would go on to spend the next 20 years behind bars—but instead of letting time break h…
01:17:47 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
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