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EP 223 "Jay Dan and Jessa Talk About Everything"
Just an array of topics from shout outs, to sports, to Walker Texas Ranger, and prison. Music Videos by Landy used with permission.
EP 222 "I Was An Oops, But God Had Bigger Plans For Me" Angelo Gungino's Story
In this episode we sit down with Angelo, aka Gino, and hear the most incredible story. From being born prematurely, to tasting alcohol as a young boy, to in and out of juvenile and adult prisons, to…
Background Check-In March 11, 2026 Landy, "What They Want From Me"
Checking In from the Alabama prison road trip. Music from Landy Used with permission.
Background Check-In Feb 28, 2026
Shorter versions of Background Check Podcast, in between the longer versions.
EP 221 "I Got Your Back" with Reggie Dabbs, Motivational Speaker
In this episode, “I Got Your Back”, Reggie share his life story in a very unique way, from being called a “mistake” to being one of the most sought after school assembly speakers in the world. Born…
Background Check-In, Feb 18, 2026 The Drop Off Line
Background Check-In The Drop Off Line
Live in Concert: ASAP Preach and Rare Of Breed, replay of live concert.
This is a replay for the men and women inside prisons all over the nation. Live concert in Plano, TX With permission to record and play on this platform. Enjoy guys
Super Bowl Background Check In, Feb 8, 2026
Super Bowl Background Check In With Jessa and Jay Dan, talking about various things from the Olympics, to volleyball, to a devotion about the Super Bowl teams.
Background Check In, Jan 24, 2026
Jessa and Jay Dan do a quick Check In, highlighting two successful former inmates, talk about sports, fine arts, the sleet that's happening in the Dallas area, and we they pray over the inmates.
Background Check In, January 21, 2026 "Preparation"
We are bringing back the shorter episodes, Background Check In's, to hold us over til the next full episode is ready. Preparation. Prayer. Have a great day.
Background Check In for January 19, 2026
We are bringing back the shorter episodes, Background Check In's, to hold us over til the next full episode is ready. Have a great day.
Take 4 EP 220 "Christmas Light Tour" 2025
This is our annual tour of lights for the men and women still incarcerated. Before we start the tour, we do announcements, recap of events like Christmas party, talk sports, show video shout outs…
EP 220 "Tour of Lights 2025" Annual Light Tour, with shout outs and more
This is our annual tour of lights for the men and women still incarcerated. Before we start the tour, we do announcements, recap of events like Christmas party, talk sports, show video shout outs…
Bonus Song: "There For You" by John Montana and Terry Solley
John Montana performs "There For You" Written by John Montana and Terry Solley We air this here but it's for the men and women behind bars to enjoy too. If you have a loved one on the inside, across…
EP 219 "Seminary, Songs, and Stories" with John Montana
In this episode we sit down with John Montana. John is an author, speaker, father, husband, and prison minister. He comes from a family of partiers but now, they’re all prison ministers and serving…
EP 218 "Dear Lord, Help Me Whoop This Fool" with Steven Trevino, CEO, I Scoop Poop
In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of I Scoop Poop, Steven Trevino. We had fun recording this episode. We talked about everything from him getting hooked on hydrocodone at 15 after an…
EP 217 Happy Thanksgiving with Jessa and Jay Dan
In this episode, Jessa and Jay Dan recap the Forgiven Felons Thanksgiving Open House, Jay Dan’s trip to Chicago to see the Steelers and visit Stateville prison, tell thanksgiving jokes, and so much…
EP 216 "Have Patience" Announcements, jokes, fishing, golf, and a devotional, with Jessa and Jay Dan
In this episode, Jay Dan and Jessa share big events coming soon, air some shout outs from men who just got out, tell jokes, talk about our fishing trip, and the golf outing. We share our…
EP 215 "Change Your Music, Change Your Life" Drew and Cassie Gonzales
One of my favorite episodes. I know I say this a lot, but Cassie has helped so many of our men coming to the transitional house. The Way Back has been a sponsor of the show for a while now, and even…
EP 214 "The Gamble That Didn't Pay Off, or Did It? with Stevin "Hedake" Smith
In this episode, we sit down with Stevin "Hedake" Smith, a former college and professional basketball player known for his promising career that was derailed by a point-shaving scandal. He was a…
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Background Check Podcast has published 100 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
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