Episodes 294
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 1.0 (1)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Episodic
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73%
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About This Podcast

Supportive relationships play a crucial role in shaping our confidence and self-worth, enabling us to achieve success. One often overlooked aspect is the impact that connecting with incarcerated individuals can have on both parties involved. Engaging in conversations with those who are incarcerated can create a significant positive change, not only for them but also for ourselves.

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Recent Episodes

S6E12 When the System Pretends it Doesn't Know

Mar 29, 2026 11m

A federal women’s prison in Texas is facing new allegations of staff sexual misconduct — and the story exposes a nationwide pattern that Washington State knows too well. This episode of AQS Inmate…

S6E11 Cynthia Rhodes and Medical Care Punishment

Mar 22, 2026 15m

In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, host Joel Wilborn shares the harrowing experiences of Cynthia Rhodes, a 66-year-old incarcerated woman at the Washington Correction Center for Women. Cynthia…

S6E10 Horses, Healing, and the Quiet Work of Change

Mar 15, 2026 5m

In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we go inside the walls of the Washington Corrections Center for Women to discover an unlikely source of healing: horses. Inspired by KING 5’s True Northwest…

S6E9 Inside the WCCW: A Call for Change

Mar 08, 2026 13m

In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, host Joel Wilborn discusses the importance of advocating for inmates and addressing systemic issues within correctional facilities. He shares personal experiences…

S6E8 The Hidden Crisis in Corrections: Safety, Policy, and Human Rights

Mar 01, 2026 12m

This episode explores the complex issues within the Washington State Department of Corrections, focusing on inmate safety, systemic failures, and the challenges of housing transgender inmates.…

S6E7 Correcting Behavior

Feb 22, 2026 19m

This episode explores the realities of the correctional system, focusing on the importance of resources, healthcare, and advocacy for incarcerated individuals. The host shares personal insights and…

S6E6 Tina Stewart's Murder: Lessons

Feb 15, 2026 6m

Tina Stewart deserved safety. Instead, she became another preventable victim of intimate partner violence. In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we examine the systemic failures that led to her…

S6E5 Understanding Recidivism: Why So Many Return to Prison

Feb 08, 2026 7m

Why do so many people return to prison after release—and what would it take to break the cycle? In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we dig into the reality of recidivism in the United States: the…

S6E4 Over Capacity: IDOC Budget Crisis

Feb 01, 2026 11m

Idaho’s prison system is buckling under historic overcrowding and rising costs — and the state’s budget can’t keep up. This episode breaks down why the Idaho Department of Correction is facing a…

S6E3 Abuse of Power in the Washington Department of Corrections

Jan 25, 2026 18m

This conversation delves into the critical issues surrounding the Washington State Department of Corrections, highlighting the need for transparency, accountability, and advocacy for incarcerated…

S6E2 Cynthia Rhodes’ Journey

Jan 18, 2026 11m

In this episode, host Joel Wilborn tells the moving story of Cynthia Rhodes a wheelchair-using inmate at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. Through a series of emails, Cynthia shares her…

S6E1 The Impact of Kala Williams' Murder

Jan 11, 2026 8m

A decade after 20‑year‑old Kala Williams vanished from Spokane, her story continues to echo through the Northwest. What began as a missing‑person search became a long fight for answers — a journey…

S5E40 A Conversation with Anthony Covert

Dec 20, 2025 17m

Anthony discusses the public's misconceptions of incarcerated individuals.Securus identification: DOC 335988

S5E41 The Lessons of a Serial Rapist

Dec 13, 2025 16m

Kevin Coe, known as Spokane’s South Hill Rapist, was recently released from McNeil Island. In response, State Senator Mark Schoesler has introduced a bill aimed at making it more difficult for state…

S5E40 Ghost Children

Dec 06, 2025 18m

This discussion looks at how parental incarceration deeply affects kids and families, stressing the value of community support, mentorship, and open communication to help prevent crime and build…

S5E39 40 Dollars Out The Gate

Nov 29, 2025 20m

In this episode, host Joel Wilborn discusses the critical issue of gate money, the financial assistance provided to ex-prisoners upon their release. He shares personal experiences and insights into…

S5E38 Hating the DOC

Nov 22, 2025 21m

This conversation explores the challenges facing the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the public animosity it often receives. The host highlights the need for advocacy, accountability, and…

S5E37 Learning From Inmates

Nov 15, 2025 25m

This conversation explores the complexities of the prison system, shedding light on the struggles inmates face and the pressing need for reform. The host talks about the harsh realities of prison…

S5E36 Criminal Mentoring

Nov 08, 2025 18m

In this conversation, host Joel Wilborn explores the complexities of crime prevention, emphasizing that there is no single solution to stopping crime. He discusses the ineffectiveness of simply…

S5E35 Abusing Juveniles

Nov 01, 2025 17m

This episode confronts the harrowing legacy of systemic abuse within juvenile detention centers, centering on a decades-long case in Spokane County where children were groomed and sexually abused by…

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