The Prison Officer Podcast
The Prison Officer Podcast is a place where prison officers and correctional staff share their experiences, discuss leadership, cope with stress, and learn survival strategies for one of the toughest careers out there. Hosted by Michael Cantrell, this podcast delves into the lives, dreams, and challenges faced by those who work inside the walls of our nation’s prisons. It features interviews, insights, and discussions related to the unique and demanding world of corrections. Whether it’s overcoming difficult leaders, understanding rehabilitation, or addressing misconceptions about incarcerated populations, the Prison Officer Podcast provides valuable perspectives from professionals in the field.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 125
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
4: Family Stress and Correctional Work - Interview with Kathryn Cantrell
This episode I sit down and talk with a very special person who knows a lot about living with a Correctional Officer and the stress they bring home. My wife of more than 28 years, Kathr…
3: Mental and Physical Preparedness
An article came out this week on ESPN about UFC fighter Anthony Smith. A UFC heavyweight, he is probably one of the most in-shape people you could meet. That’s why his comments about …
2: How I became a Prison Officer
My personal journey in Corrections, and how it rewarded me and changed me. From the ancient walls of Missouri State Penitentiary to the craziness of working a mental health ward at the…
1: Introduction to the Prison Officer Podcast
A quick introduction about what to expect from the Prison Officer Podcast and a look into how I started in Corrections...almost by accident.
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Welcome to The Prison Officer Podcast
I know the podcast has been around a while, but Apple podcast wants a trailer....drop me a note and tell me what you think.
Hello and welcome to The Prison Officer Podcast. My name is M…