Corrections - Survival of the Fittest

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A serial audio drama created by real inmates in a real maximum security prison. Over a period of three years, a team of a dozen inmates worked with university teachers to create a script for an unfolding audio drama -- one that would entertain their peers while confronting the health issues they all face. Then, using nothing but the most limited recording equipment, these men performed and recorded what they had written. The result is fiction -- but a story revealing the truth these men know and live every day.

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Episodes

8 - Coming Together, Coming Apart

Skillet has made bad decisions in the past -- and today he's planning to make the worst one yet: he plans to kill Jimmy H... Jonny "Hardcore" Gunn surprises a grieving Ron Carter by confronting him -- but not for the fight Ron's been expecting... Charles wanders into another place he's not supposed to be, and Officer Martin literally bumps into someone who just might change her life forever... Skillet makes his move against Jimmy H and a big surprise is waiting for them both -- a surprise that l...

May 07, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7 - Fighting for the Future

Now the fighting is between Officer Martin vs. the Warden -- or is it?Jonny "Hardcore" Gunn opens up to his cellmate "Shawn P" about how much he admires Shawn's plans for the future. Meanwhile, it's Ron Carter against a world that seems to be falling apart faster and faster every day!

Apr 30, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6 - Bad News and Good Information

It may be too late to help Charles, but Jimmy H and Hardcore are getting second chances. And Officer Martin learns she has a new ally ...!

Apr 23, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5 - Officer Martin Takes a Stand

The inevitable fight between Ron and "Hardcore" Gunn happens -- and the next thing they know, they're both in Medical. Officer Brandon gives Ron the talking-to somebody should've given him years ago, and Jimmy H hears the cold, hard facts about his tattoo. Meanwhile, Officer Martin gets up in people's faces... whether they like it or not.

Apr 16, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4 - Accidents and Regrets

Jimmy H sets himself up for failure with his hand-made blade, Ron gets bad news from home, and Hardcore has a small accident that could lead to big trouble.

Apr 09, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 - Looks Like Bad Luck All Around

While Johnny "Hardcore" Gunn tries to give Charles support, he is not so understanding with Dr. Hernandez who gives him a talking-to about taking care of his diabetes. Officer Martin gets the truth about her exposure to tuberculosis. And Jimmy H decides to stab somebody...

Apr 03, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2- Speaking of Skin

Hardcore and Ron play tug-of-war over advising Jimmy H about getting a tattoo. Charles gets a troubling diagnosis, and Officer Martin gets a bad one too!

Mar 26, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 – A Day in the Life of United Correctional

We meet Hardcore, Ron, and Charles as they negotiate their day as inmates at United Correctional Facility. And they meet new inmate Jimmy H -- who wants to show everyone how tough he is.

Mar 19, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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