Are you curious about podcasts? At Podcast Wine Down, you’ll listen to a series of audio clips from Radiotopia’s Ear Hustle and join a discussion with the show’s hosts and producers Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Antwan Williams, and facilitator Se’era Ricks. Ear Hustle brings you the daily realities of life inside prison, shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration.
The Podcast Wine Down is a Book Club for your ears! You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for audio storytelling and some practical approaches for creating your own podcast or audio project.
The gathering is free - grab your favorite beverage and snack and join us online. RSVP below - all are welcome! We will send you instructions on how to join us beforehand.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Earlonne Woods was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. In 1997, he was sentenced to 31-years-to-life for attempted second degree robbery. While incarcerated, he received his GED, attended Coastline Community College and completed many vocational trade programs. In November 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown commuted Earlonne’s sentence after 21 years of incarceration. Upon his release, Earlonne was hired by PRX as a full-time producer for Ear Hustle, and he continues to work with Nigel, contributing stories about re-entry.
Nigel Poor is a visual artist whose work explores the various ways people make a mark and leave behind evidence of their existence. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and can be found in various museum collections including the SFMOMA, the M.H. deYoung Museum, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. She is also a professor of photography at California State University, Sacramento. In 2011, Nigel got involved with San Quentin State Prison as a volunteer teacher for the Prison University Project.
Antwan Williams is co-creator, co-producer and sound designer of Ear Hustle from Radiotopia. Antwan Williams was born in 1988 in Los Angeles CA. He has been incarcerated since the age of 18 and is serving a 15 year sentence for an armed robbery with a gun enhancement. Antwan arrived at San Quentin in 2011, and shortly thereafter got involved with the San Quentin Media Lab. He is also a video editor and audio engineer who has worked on many productions in San Quentin. Antwan is a musician, rapper, poet, dancer, painter and actor who is passionate about the powers of art in aiding personal transformation.
ABOUT OUR FACILITATOR
Meet Se’era! the Community Manager at the PRX Podcast Garage D.C. The focal point and catalyst of her goals has been uplifting diverse, innovative and underrepresented voices. She has sought out opportunities to engage and collaborate with her community to serve, build partnerships and bring amazing content that resonates and connects the District. Prior to the Podcast Garage, Se’era specialized in marketing, events and special projects at WAMU 88.5, Daily Press Media Group and Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts. Now she’s continuing that work by helping to remove barriers for independent podcasters, providing a platform for diverse voices and ensuring the Podcast Garage is a welcoming space that celebrates the vibrant culture of the DMV.