Retired Prison Corrections Officer-Todd (follow up)
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Todd, a prison corrections officer in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles.
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Thanks Mark for letting me share my own personal life story. Hopefully everyone will enjoy my candor and funny personality. If I could help someone out and lift them by my story then it's a win for me and them. Much love to everyone even the Haters. Hey Mark I still got some Meat on the Bone for a Part 3.
The realest!❤🙏🏽
Thanks 🙏 Todd.
@@Javita2Real Nah just a Fat Philly Jew. Glad you liked it I got plenty of more.
Thanks buddy appreciate the love i got plenty of more.@@matthewkrellwitz8973
You are one of the realest men I’ve seen. Much love man!
We need Todd back for a third time. I can listen to him talk forever.
Speak for yourself
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 Since you’re on summer break from school why not go outside and play?
@@marylougeorge9890 take your meds, lady
Much love I got lots of meat on the bone.
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 lol he is speaking for himself, did he say "we"?
Intense, aware, wise. This guy should speak to youth for sure.
Hell yeah smoke crack
That would be a great help to this generation I think.
💯
@@kristy137 Spread the word much love.
@@molonlabe7809 Spread the word much.
Dude is a champion. They should have him speak in schools
I dwell too much on the past. It's tough carrying a bunch of baggage. But you got to keep moving. "Appreciate the little things".
Yes!
This guy came up the hard way and he did honest labor instead of crime. Respect to him.
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 enemy of who?
Appreciate the love my man got to keep pushing forward looking back in that rear view mirror don’t do shit. You could use it as motivation but to hold on and keep you down not good. Much love
Love this dude, as a former NYC medic, 9/11 responder, and current psychiatric tech, I can relate to a lot of what he is saying, people need this kind of truth in society, this is true knowledge, you don't learn these life lessons in college. Love your content brother, keep them coming.
Much respect for your service in that field. Especially during 9/11.
Thank you sir, I could not imagine being anywhere else, I was fortunate to be on the job then, a lot of people wanted to do more, I got the chance.@@scifyry
I really really appreciate Todds straightforwardness. Its refreshing. He says what he means never mincing words. Seems like a really good guy.
I appreciate Todd coming back for round two. He definitely had the right disposition to work in prison. I worked 30 years in a prison and it's a shame people like him are a dying breed in cdcr.
What are the new people (ie the people replacing the dying breed) like?
Having Admin Lt. telling you not to carry your holster inside the institution after you just got done taking Richard Alan David to Marin General does not help when asked why? It might intimidate the inmates and they will sue. Kern to Vacaville, SQ, Tracy to Corcoran, Salinas valley or CMC! How much money did they blow on new patches that added rehabilitation to the patch? No one ends up at CDC-R on accident. One in 3k might get rehabilitated but stats don’t lie. Sadly you would go to prison for what was acceptable practice 25 years ago. Inmates are definitely running the asylum.
Wow. Todd's backstory is a lesson in self-reliance and mental toughness. He's also the among the best, if not the best story teller in the history of this channel. Absolutely riveting. Glad he came out of this with his head intact. Live long and well brother.
A lot of prison guards could learn a lot from this man .
My buddy is a CO and much like Todd. Unfortunately he'll never reach the highest levels with the best pay because you have to be an asshole, a liar, a backstabber, and a cheat in order to make it.
What do you mean?
@@karabak8103 correct. My local jail the CO's get kickbacks from the criminals to allow suboxone into the jail and to ignore the transactions of them being sold, within the jail. People will literally go to jail just to bring in a prescription of strips in their bunghole so they can turn a few hundred into $5000, they go for $100 per strip behind bars.
@@whatta7793 loo
Mi uuuy
Theres good and bad people at every job. Dont say “alot” of them could learn from him acting like theres alot more bad ones then good ones. This isnt the police we are talking about.
I love this guy! You can tell he's really genuine. What you see is what you get.
Yup
Strong enough to discipline himself - smart enough to listen & learn
I’ve been working in the prison system for 24 years. We are just like the inmates. Struggling to overcome our darkness.
Stop lying to yourself. You are not like the inmates. You get to punch out, go home everyday and call off work. After 24yrs you should know that by now
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 Try working just a couple of years in the prison system, then tell us what you think.
@@karenfryberger4260 I wouldn't want to. I'd just be paid to be a dickhead and a rat. I'd have the inmates selling dope and Suboxone for me. I'd probably wind up getting locked up just for coming to work, because this guy would snitch me out.
@@karenfryberger4260 Right. Everyone thinks they know how it is 👆🏻
@@karenfryberger4260 try being an inmate and tell me CO’s have it just as bad. That’s a joke
I really love your channel man. I know he's an intense guy but I really appreciate that he didn't let bad things in life crush him and take him down a worse route. He was given lemons and made lemonade. My father and my siblings all grew up in somewhat similar situations to him here in Australia. We were kicked out of home in our early to mid teens, working, renting, going to school and there was an easy route to go to drugs or turn to crime but we pulled through.
It forced us all to grow up very fast.
For me, I was very lucky to have a good community of friends and an older brother. The army was a good place for me to go to so I could get my shit together too.
I guess in those ways, I could really relate to what he said.
Good friends and family who love you make a world of difference. ❤
He also grew up in a broken home ran by drug addicts, yet still didn't resort to selling/using drugs AT ANY POINT in his life..
He is just like the rest of us in the early 80's. My Dad was the head CO in Alameda County and ran the streets in Oakland. He taught me a lot of the same things this guy talks about.
I’ve been friends with Todd for years. We met in Vegas, hit it off, and have been friends ever since. He is the real deal. He’s exactly in real life how you see him here in these interviews. Great dude!
Thanks Dave I think we need to connect together to make a Podcast it would be a Banger. Much love
@@ToddyPhilly 100% bro! You know I already live that life so we could put it together pretty easily
@@daveaxis88 Let’s go Mofo.
They say when you need a hero you must become one. This man was definitely his own hero in life. #Respect
Thanks appreciate it much love.
@@ToddyPhillyyour a warrior as a boy to man youth could learn and respect a man like you I wish you peace and Irish luck regards from Ireland.
@@patkearney9320 Thank you appreciate best of luck to you🍻🍻.
Finished interview. Incredibly powerful...Bring him back in the future please!!
I really loved his first interview. I’m so happy he’s back.
This guy was droppin' truth bombs from the moment he began unpacking.
A wise man indeed.
Thanks for having him back on Mark. Todd’s story has a lot to learn from
What did you learn then?
Perseverance
@@seansullivan7928 Evidently you didn’t gain anything so you wouldn’t understand.
@@marylougeorge9890 no i didnt i think hes a fuqing idiot
@@seansullivan7928 Adversity builds Character.
Man’s kept it real and was so blunt and straightforward
This is the type of guy you could sit down with and talk to for hours. Just a legit dude that has seen it all and doesn't mind telling it like it is. I actually haven't seen part one with Todd yet. I'll be watching that next!
I overcame horrors of my own exactly like this man did. With the same mindset. People always ask me how I didn't turn into a cutter, addict or suicidal. The desire of the mind and soul to overcome is incredible. RELENTLESS! That is the word. Thank you for this amazing interview. I feel whole because there is someone else like me. I feel understood. These interviews have been so healing and I thank you both.
Right on Stephanie yes indeed 💪💪💪🍻🍻🍻🍻
I used to live near Todd for like 10 years. He’s so cool. Everyone used to call him the Mayor of the neighborhood because he gets along with everyone and he knows what is going on with everyone. He’s a good guy.
Lol Don’t recall but appreciate it🍻🍻🍻.
This man has a great take on life. He knows where he has been, how messed up some of it was, and yet he has a handle on things in spite of it all. Thanks for another great video, Mark.
“What’s something that happened 20 years ago going to do for me tomorrow? Life’s about moving forward.”
He didn’t just talk it, he lived it.
Thank you appreciate it much love.@@SolicitorRandolph
One of those resilient humans..... and sons of Avraham!
@@red---paulvanravenswaay2247 Thank you appreciate it much love.
Yes! What an excellent man! As he said himself "8 out of 10 people growing up in the same rough environment as he and his brother would be...." Yes, he's correct! Good for him!! He HAS empathy, gratitude and humility!
Appreciate it much love hard work with plenty of luck 🍻🍻🍻🍻
He said he would be back! Todd, the man, the myth the legend!
Of course he said he would he back. He likes to hear himself talk. About....himself.
In his own mind, man!!! 🙄🙉
@@jlcollins7673 I like to listen to him and would very much Enjoy talking with him.
@@baublesanddolls Jealousy don’t look good. 🥱
@@jlcollins7673 He was asked to talk about himself - just like the other 1000+ interviews that have been posted. You may be missing the point of this channel.
I’ve never commented on any of the videos until now. This guy is a winner. Glad you had him on again. Last time was too short.
This guy is the definition of "street smart".
thanks for coming back to us all todd to continue your story
Him and his brother are lucky they had each other! Good for him for all he indured through life, Good for him not turning to drugs! It kept him on somewhat of a good direction !!
LOVE Todd!!!!! Saved me today to hear his words….I am 71 and this man’s raw honesty helped me .. THANKYOU Todd keep coming on here and just talk ❤
Todd you ought to start your own podcast… the honesty is refreshing
Man, when he mentioned "it's luck" that hit home. I worked in the cemetery business for a bit and as logical and rational as I tried to be about things sometimes, I learned that luck really does have a lot to do with life even if you don't believe in it. I relate to his story in some ways and there's been plenty of times in my life where I know I shoulda died, but I'm still here. Why? Cause sometimes it's just luck.
Agreed 💯.
Todd ... YOU ARE a true survivor ! To me : you are a success story for not ending up like so many others who break up. My highest respect to you. God bless you & your brother. You guys are truly lucky & very hard working.
I would really love Todd to write a book about his life story! This would really hit the number one best seller! Thank you Todd for your story. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley as well back in the 80's.. Please come back and tell your story again!! Have a great day!
Transparent, awesome story teller. Survival mentality probably helped more people than he knows while a CO. 🙏
Todd, your tenacity is astonishing! Remember though, you only die once. You live every day. It already looks like you view every day as a gift! You're inspiring!
You only die once isn’t a good takeaway from this interview. So much more to soak in from this.
This guy is a badass and so cool, yet so wise.
Todd, your story is inspiring. Sounds like you would have been one of the cool COs where inmates would have been glad to have you on their cellblock. You gotta make the best of your life and what youve been given. Hope to see a part 3
One of THE BEST interviews ! I could listen to him talk for a long time - Much respect
Thanks Sarah 🍻🍻🍻
You are such a great representation of humanity and decency. We need more men out here like you. Thank you for paying your wisdom forward with your mentorship and positivity. You rock!
Much love appreciate it Hard Work. Stay safe.
it always boils down to having more HEART, like the gentleman here said. You can have the best of circumstances, but if you have HEART, you will always win. Good interview by the interviewee again, no interruptions, let the man talk.
True lots of heart.
I think this guy is ur best guest. Everything comes out so smooth. He knows how to keep the viewers glued. He could def do a book or a movie.
Thanks Steven🍻🍻🍻
I like this guy. Got to appreciate him. Thanks for helping others. You and your brother made it out of a terrible situation. God bless you.
probably the realest, most honest person you've interviewed yet. love it
Man I wish I could meet this guy he reminds me of a close buddy of mine that has passed away. This is a true straight up Dude.
I really appreciate this man.
Straight forward, no mincing of words. Period.
No doubt much love.
This dude is so likeable. I feel like I know him and suspect we would hit it off and have a great conversation despite entirely different backgrounds.
I wouldn't get along with him very well. I wouldn't even try to talk to him. He'll rat you out quicker than shit. He can't be trusted
@Aspartame Kills, ya know? Yeah when he said that the whites run the prison because they have it going on "up there", it was all downhill for me.
@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 You probably don’t get along with anyone of substance.
@@marylougeorge9890 what substance? He's dryer than a bag of sand. The consistency of a piece of shit turned white in the sun. The only way I'd get along a boy scout like that is if I developed Stockholm Syndrome
What he says in the last 3 or 4 minutes is the most crucial and relevant. Hé is right. The youth are lost.
Agree.
Todd is an awesome dude just straight forward and to the point no unnecessary bs filler in between just the meat and potatoes.Hes a great story teller.Really refreshing we need more ppl like him in this current society.He would be an awesome uncle 2 have.Ur the man Todd hope u come back 4 a 3rd round bro.👍
Most definitely appreciate it much love.
Wow! Todd, I'm so glad you came back. You are so inspiring and it's contagious. I can see you going speaking engagements to other troubled youths. You must get this out in large scale. Blessings brother. " To that which is given much, much is expected ", something like that. Please come back to SWU when you can.
I love this guy. I've had a totally different background but I know I could sit and have really interesting talks with him. His combination of good chat and humanity and physical / mental presence seems perfect for the kind of work he did.
This is a total gem of a guest.
Lots of life experience.
Very personable.
I could hear him talk for hours.
The insanity that he saw in the prison has molded a very unique personality on top of his upbringing. Several times I couldn’t breathe I was laughing so hard.
Thank you I’m a funny mofo. Much love appreciate it.
@@ToddyPhilly you’re very welcome. Not that you’d be swayed by a random person online, but if you decided to start a podcast I’d totally subscribe to it. Just saying.
Todd reminds me so much of one of my favorite friends I used to hang with. Intense, brutally honest, heart of F'n gold. Similar childhood, as well. Although Todd's stories are great, it is his interpretation of them that fascinates me. Not a judgmental bone in his body, just tells it like is.
This is one of Mark's best as an interviewer.
I worked in a state prison for 11 years...This man speaks the truth! I was a civilian employee, and security kept most incidents under wraps. But, there is real horror behind prison walls. More reality from Todd, (part 3) he seems a good guy with a conscience.
Thank you much love appreciate it.
These drop at 4 am for me lol gives me something to listen to at work
Fuck graveyards 😂
Damn you work at. 4 am
@@mrmack3176 been here all night not even just 4am 😂 gotta get them bills paid tho soon I’ll have a better schedule 😂
@@MrMicahManethis video woke me up and I am not even at work 😂
Are you a CO?
You are inspiring!
I’m similar (only child to an only child). Ran away from home, put myself through university.
Everyday I do my best to be my best.
I was a flight attendant out of university so I could finally travel and see the world.
Now I’m a teacher, trying to make a difference.
I have been determined since the age of 5 that I needed to become successful and I knew I would be doing it alone.
You have given me a lot of great stuff to think about.
Shit your doing great I think sky’s the limit for you keep grinding and pushing appreciate it much love.
Thank you for your service
Thanks 🍻🍻🍻
He had it rough and despite the trials and tribulations he became a hero. I wasn’t sure about him at first but his personality grew on me and I can see why he got along with inmates so well! Also, this man is very insightful and has true wisdom. Great interview!
He’s rough around the edges but that’s part of his charm because he’s real and genuine.
@@shameronstar7220 Amen!
@@shameronstar7220 absolutely!
One of my favorite interviews on Soft White Underbelly. I love the attitude and passion.
Fabulous and very enlightening.
He has so much compassion and empathy.
When I saw this pop up I said YES! Fascinating guy. LOVE the authenticity. Easily one of the best guests. God bless. Thank you.
Please third part! This man is extremely intelligent and interesting
Thanks buddy I agree 🍻🍻🍻🍻
Todd is amazing! I wish schools would bring people in like this to speak to them.
Thank you appreciate it much love.
Very positive outlook. It’s commendable.
You're amazing Todd. Seriously one of the BEST INTERVIEWS! THANKS Mark and Todd
I have nothing but mad respect for this man !!! I can relate on many levels including working for the post office.
Thanks for the follow up vid !!!
I love Todd. Straightforward and no BS. A strong man
I loved hearing his story, many blessings to him!❤ I see a future movie or documentary on him!
I could listen to him for hours!! Love the follow up and hope he comes back and does another one!!
I'm sure he'd just love to talk to you for hours, man.
@@baublesanddolls Yes because he’s lived a lot of life.
I appreciate what you do Mark. Todd, thanks for sharing. Tough start you had but chose to rise above it, hope your brother is doing fine.
I truly respect you Todd, after watching the first interview I needed more of your story. I wish I had an older brother growing up, would have definitely helped me. Keep spreading the positive message of hard work.
Thanks for another great video. I can relate to so much of this
Hi Mark.
Todd.
Glad I saw this part two...you hoo.
The straight up candor and experiences spoken about....damn....he could go on forever.
Hi Suzy i could I got lots more🍻🍻.
I can relate to him. Glad to see someone making it out and giving back 🙌
I dig this guy so much - the way he talks straight, always has a story to tell, his whole attitude...
He's been through a lot, and had the perseverance to make something of his life. That's something that you're born with. He's a role model of sorts for those who experienced a rough childhood - a walking example of life's possibilities.
👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Strong man. He did good getting out of that rough life! Be proud, Sir.
Nice, I was hoping he would do another interview. I could listen to him for a min
Todd...you are definitely intense...luved listening to your life and experience with the prison system ...you are very direct and frank...peace to you!
As a janitor in a big junior high school, I can relate to this man
This was an awesome interview. I absolutely love you Todd, you are straight up, no BS here.Honestly, it’s the only way to be.
Keep on keepin on, man.
i love hearing the stories you shared Todd. can't make this up and im pretty sure we wouldn't hear these stories anywhere else. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you I got plenty of more appreciate it.
Mark, you are definitely the best when it comes interviews with amazing people. This is another great interview
Much love appreciate it.
Great interview.....this guys life is great story for a good movie.
What a story! Great. Inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you Todd. I loved your interview. What a life story. I don't think it was luck it was your strong will to be better! Your brother and you are blessed. I need to go listen to your other interviews now! You are proof life is what you make it❤️
Thanks Pam appreciate it🍻🍻🍻
appriciatw the story and the follow up, such a amazing person to share his story, Thank You Mark
Thank you appreciate it much love.
I’m happy that he showed up for the second time 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing your life story. A very powerful talk that's very inspiring.
Thanks for listening appreciate it much love.
I'm looking forward to seeing part 3!! Great interview!! Sending love from Belgrade, Serbia 😊😊😊😊
Thank you much love to you and the Serbia peeps. Much love.
Thank you Todd for sharing your story. I wish more correction officers had your mentality. You are making a difference. May God keep you safe and continue to bless you.
Thank you appreciate it much love.
Most do
This gentleman is from the same area that I am from The SF Valley. It's crazy that we even did the same things for fun. Surprised, I don't know him. He had a great story & you gave him the chance to share it. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks buddy we probably crossed paths or banged the same broad hopefully I went first lol much love either way.
Loved the first episode thanks Todd for doing the follow up much enjoyed. Take care
Thank you much love appreciate it.
Hes a year older than me. We're the last generation growing up without the internet. I'm happy to experience that💪❤👍.
Thank you Todd for sharing your experiences.
This man has unending compassion for others given the life he was handed. This is a great video and peek into a life that most of us know nothing about. Oh humanity……….our choices-great consequences.
The basketball example really shows you how Todd draws his strength and channels his energy.
Awesome testimony. Really enjoyed this episode. You can tell he is a overall really cool dude
Wonderful storyteller, captivating.
9:40 so profound! The absolute truth and knowledge about drug addiction!