Calvin "Big Fridge" Bryant, Larry Turnley, & Robert Sherrill Share Their Stories | It’s Up There Pod

"Welcome to a powerful and eye-opening episode of the ‘It’s Up There Podcast’! Our host, Big Loon, sits down with three remarkable former inmates who share their incredible stories of incarceration, redemption, and justice. This episode features Calvin "Big Fridge" Bryant, Larry Turnley, and Robert Sherrill.
In this episode, we cover:
Calvin “Big Fridge” Bryant’s Story: Calvin shares his story of receiving a staggering 17-year sentence for his first drug offense due to school zone laws. He discusses his journey through the prison system, the challenges he faced, and his work in nonprofit after release.
Larry Turnley’s Journey: Larry talks about his experience of receiving a life sentence and the miraculous journey to his release thanks to the First Step Act. He highlights the legal battles, personal struggles, and his efforts to reintegrate into the community.
Robert Sherrill’s Unique Experience: Robert shares his remarkable story of being one of the few individuals in America to receive a pardon from both the state and President Donald Trump. He talks about his life before and after prison, and his ongoing efforts to support others facing similar challenges.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Memphis Stories & Prison Riot
0:58 - Keeping Guests Safe
1:06 - Influence & Financial Struggles
1:39 - Nashville's Dual Nature
2:17 - Sponsor: Prize Picks
3:18 - Welcome to "It's Up There"
3:54 - Guests: Calvin "Big Frid" Bryan, Robert, LT
5:06 - Calvin's Nonprofit Work
6:34 - Robert's Achievements
8:33 - LT's Community Work
9:01 - Reintegrating After Prison
10:14 - Community Reception
11:21 - Proving Change
12:11 - Limited Support Post-Release
13:14 - Starting Over
14:26 - Prison Politics
15:20 - Misconceptions About Prison
16:09 - Sharing Stories
16:29 - Media & Business Strategies
17:16 - Homelessness Factors
18:01 - Challenges of Release
19:12 - Mental Health & Homelessness
20:02 - Prison vs. Free World Mindset
21:18 - State vs. Federal Prison
22:16 - First Jail Experiences
23:29 - Youth Detention & Gangs
24:19 - Escaping Juvenile Facilities
25:25 - Legal Implications of Escaping
26:16 - Systemic Youth Incarceration
27:05 - Knowing Legal Rules
28:06 - Legal Challenges
29:08 - Strategies & Appeals
30:12 - Legal System Frustrations
31:12 - Consequences of Guilty Pleas
32:20 - Integration & Political Power
33:14 - Economic Empowerment
34:05 - Promoters' Role
35:01 - Challenges with Rappers
36:12 - Rappers Giving Back
37:14 - Content & Community Engagement
38:29 - Promoters' Community Role
39:38 - Rappers & Challenges
40:22 - Business Exhaustion
41:28 - Marketing & Engagement
42:12 - Engaging with Rappers
43:04 - Economic Empowerment
44:05 - Promoters' Influence
45:01 - Challenges with Rappers
46:12 - Rappers Giving Back
47:14 - Community Engagement
48:29 - Promoters' Role
49:38 - Rappers' Challenges
50:22 - Business Exhaustion
51:28 - Marketing Engagement
52:12 - Engaging with Rappers
53:04 - Economic Support
54:05 - Promoters' Influence
55:01 - Challenges with Rappers
56:12 - Rappers Giving Back
57:14 - Community Engagement
58:29 - Promoters' Support
59:38 - Rappers' Challenges
1:00:22 - Business Exhaustion
1:01:28 - Marketing & Engagement
1:02:12 - Rappers' Challenges
1:03:04 - Economic Support
1:04:05 - Promoters' Influence
1:05:01 - Challenges with Rappers
1:06:12 - Rappers Giving Back
1:07:14 - Community Engagement
1:08:29 - Promoters' Role
1:09:38 - Rappers' Challenges
1:10:22 - Business Exhaustion
1:11:28 - Marketing & Engagement
1:12:12 - Engaging with Rappers
1:13:04 - Economic Support
1:14:05 - Promoters' Influence
1:15:01 - Challenges with Rappers
1:16:12 - Rappers Giving Back
1:17:14 - Community Engagement
1:18:29 - Promoters' Role
1:19:38 - Rappers' Challenges
1:20:22 - Business Exhaustion
1:21:28 - Marketing & Engagement
1:22:12 - Engaging with Rappers
1:23:04 - Economic Support
1:24:05 - Promoters' Influence
1:25:01 - Challenges with Rappers
1:26:12 - Rappers Giving Back
1:27:14 - Community Engagement
1:28:29 - Promoters' Role
1:29:38 - Rappers' Challenges

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[@charliesquare1925]

Excellent interview. Dr Umar nailed it on this one with facts. The facts and analogy of the oppression of the black community by the white man was flawless. Most of the black community who are still afraid of the power of the white establishment don’t want to understand this type of thinking because they are still so damn afraid!! This type of thinking is what will make the black man free to build his own nation!! You can’t be afraid to work, fight, manage, control, conquer, defend, etc…If it’s worth having it’s worth a fight to the death for. We are all going to die anyway so if you have to why not fight for the opportunities you deserve to have in life until that time comes!

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