Kickin it Off the Grid

Rocky DeYoung

English Business Education How To Non-Profit Relationships

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 34m

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Since Apr 2022

Latest Episode Oct 2025

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About This Podcast

Over 600,000 people are released from prison each year. Over 2/3 return to prison within 3 years. Why is this and what factors contribute to these insane numbers? I'll introduce you to the people on the ground trying to make a difference by working with the individuals coming out of prison and the correctional systems looking for better outcomes. We'll learn about both sides' internal and external barriers and how the Recovery world is now integrating with reentry through Peer support. This is how the private sector can bring about real reform. Buckle up!

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Recent Episodes

S2E6 Jason Valleen Adaptability

Oct 30, 2025 35m

Another great interview with my friend Jason Valleen. Jason is in the process of developing curriculum for pre-release and has tapped into some valuable concepts not being addressed by corrections.

S2E5 Jason Valleen "Relationships"

Mar 30, 2025 50m

This is part 2 of our interview with Jason Valleen where we dive into the complex world of managing relationships after being released from prison. This area just might be one of the greatest…

S2E4 Justin McNeal Executive Director of Begin Anew

Mar 11, 2025 39m

Justin and I are partners in training! We've been collaborating, writing, and facilitating for the past 5 years and have developed a number of trainings to meet the needs of the recovery and reentry…

S2E3 Understanding Responsivity

Feb 26, 2025 19m

The last "R" in the RNR model is often neglected. In fact, it seems to be the last thing we pay attention to when working with individuals coming out of incarceration. Improve your KOG skills by…

S2E2 Jason Valleen: Prison culture and reentry challenges

Feb 24, 2025 1h 1m

Jason and I met many years ago in prison (MCF Rush City) and spent a few years together in a program setting (MCF Lino Lakes) so we know each other well. Jason has been out for years now and has…

S2E1 Season 2 Intro to Kickin it off the Grid

Feb 21, 2025 5m

Start here! Get a feel for what this is about and what we are focused on. I'll be interviewing people and organizations I've known and worked with over the past 3 decades.

S1E12 Interview with Wyatt Lim-Tepper #2 Executive Director of A Curiae.

Mar 14, 2023 36m

Wyatt has been busy since our first interview (episode 6) and has recently started a nonprofit called A Curiae (short for Amicus Curiae, Latin for “friend of the court”). Wyatt informs us about the…

S1E8 Carly Weingart, Minnesota Court of Appeals

Aug 02, 2022 33m

An in-depth look at the track a 24 year old is taking to make a difference in the criminal justice world. Carly has already been on the inside of some pretty interesting and challenging programs that…

S1E5 KOG Skills - "5 Steps to a better employment path"

Jun 03, 2022 41m

Here are 5 steps you can use to improve the employment experience for the individuals you are working with and the employers you collaborate with. It's not enough to just send someone to a job.…

S1E4 KOG Skills - Institutional Change and Recidivism

May 09, 2022 24m

This is the first episode of KOG Skills. These episodes will center on issues related to the criminal justice systems and the skills needed to maintain some level of sanity if you hope to make some…

Ken Ehling / Businessman, Mentor, Entrepreneur

Apr 20, 2022 25m

Ken Ehling has been involved with business for the past 50 years. He has used this platform to bring services and education to countless individuals who need help or are looking to advance both…

Civil legal assistance from the Pro Bono Institute

Apr 11, 2022 40m

We interview Eve Runyon on our first full episode. Eve is the President and CEO of the Pro Bono Institute in Washington D.C. Hear how the D.C. based nonprofit came to Minnesota and started an…