Christopher interviewed his friend nick on a podcast, discussing their
friendship which began in prison and has continued after their release.
Both shared their experiences growing up in dysfunctional households and
their eventual incarceration. They also talked about the positive
changes they made in their lives after prison and aimed to inspire
others in similar situations. nick discussed his criminal history,
including his aggravated drug trafficking charges and the shock and
disorientation he felt at the time of his arrest. He shared his
experiences in prison, focusing on the intake process at Lorraine, the
transfer process to Lake Erie and the takeover of a state-run prison by a
private company, which led to increased violence and extortion. nick
and Christopher discussed their experiences in prison, focusing on the
importance of maintaining a routine and relationships with other inmates
for safety. They also highlighted the importance of staying focused and
not getting involved with gangs. nick and Christopher discussed their
shared experiences of being in prison, noting the hierarchy and order
among inmates and the transformation that happens when long-term inmates
are moved to lower security facilities. They also talked about the
changes in laws during their sentence which led to nick's early release.
nick shared his life story, starting from his early upbringing in the
construction industry, working as a teenager, transitioning to selling
drugs and eventually getting arrested and imprisoned. Upon release, he
found employment with his uncle's company, and later at Olive Garden
when he struggled to find jobs due to his felonies. Both nick and
Christopher discussed the availability of job opportunities for
ex-convicts, mentioning that they had links on their website for
companies that hire ex-convicts.