Sending Messages: The Podcast (general)
True stories, poetry, interview and radio plays written, performed and produced by youth in a secure care facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.

For this 4th of July episode, we at Sending Messages thought we would explore the concept of freedom.  What does it mean to truly be free?  What does freedom mean in a corrections facility?  Dubski is joined this episode by KO, Magic, Alias, Eagle and Buddy, as well as others.  Stories about personal freedom, physical freedom, opression and escape.  Download now.

Direct download: 16_-_Freedom.m4a
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This week, the contributors at Sending Messages wished to share stories about their experiences with their fathers, the lack of those experiences, and the challenges that many of them face, being fathers now.  Dubski is joined by Alias, T Razzy, Eagle, Wrek, Jay L, and KO.  These stories are sometimes sad and sometimes uplifting, but always honest.

Direct download: Fathers_Day.m4a
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Happy Mothers Day!  This episode is all about the first woman in our lives, our mother.  But the experience that our contributors have had ranges from the tragic to the uplifting, and a lot of them in between.  Poetry from Taylor and Alias, a slam poetry piece from Yours Truly, music from NMZ, Dan, KO and Dee Thrill, and a letter from Kaylee.  To finish it off, an interview with Jailen, Gee, and Jay-L.  Dubski hosts this episode, as well as contributing his own acoustic song. Send Us Feedback!

Direct download: Episode_14_-_Happy_Mothers_Day.m4a
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There is a series of violence prevention organizations springing up in gang and drug infested communities all across America.  A great number of the people involved in these movements are former gang members and drug dealers.  In 2010, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Steve James followed three of these violence 'interrupters' through the troubled streets of Chicago, documenting their struggle to end gang violence in their community.  This last winter he brought those same three interrupters to the Sundance film festival with him to show the film.  This gave the staff at Sending Messages the opportunity to meet them and interview them.  Here's what happened.

Direct download: Episode_13.m4a
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This episode is all about telling the truth, and what happens when you do.  Each of the contributors today bring stories about being real.  True stories and poetry about addiction, being locked up, making the right decisions and finding your own identity. Our host, Dubski, is joined by The Voice Behind The Wall, Zee, Buddy, Yours Truly and 711. Also, a musical contribution by KO and Young IN about how a persons background can influence their future.  Please leave us feedback, and thanks for downloading!    

Direct download: Episode_12.m4a
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Happy Valentines Day!  This week, join Dubski as he brings us stories about love, romance, or just dissecting the holiday itself with Wrek, Alias, Magic, Eagle, T-Razzy and more.  Also, a new song about love and romance from our musical contributors, KO & Young IN.  Enjoy!

Direct download: Valentines_Day_Episode.m4a
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Sending Messages.  This episode is all about the holidays.  Rey brings us some unique perspectives on the season with interviews from Buddy and Jay.  There is also a story about trying to catch Santa from Dubski, and a montage of New Years Resolutions and wishes of love from all of our contributors.  Also, two new songs, one a guitar original from Dubski, and a new hip hop song from Young In and KO.  This episode is hosted by Zee.  See you next year!

Direct download: Episode_10_-_Christmas.m4a
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Mistakes.  Regrets.  This week's show is about the problem that arises when you say or do the wrong thing, and the consequences it brings.  Slam poetry from Yours Truly, Music from Young In and KO, stories from Buddy and Andre, and an apology in the form of a poem from Ater.  Hosted this week by Rey.  Thanks for downloading.  Be sure to leave us feedback.

Direct download: Episode_9.m4a
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Happy Halloween everybody!  This week, everyone wrote pieces specifically for the holiday.  Rey hosts an episode full of spooky and funny stories, a legend of a stone cross hidden deep in the woods, a series of interviews about childhood halloween memories, a radio play about a ghostly woman who haunts children, and a series of conversations about aliens and hauntings.  Also, a new horror movie themed hip hop track by KO and Young IN.  Stories this week by Dubski, Lil D, Magic, Self, and Wrek.  Thanks for listening.  Send us feedback!

Direct download: Episode_8._Halloween_Special.m4a
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