At just sixteen, Bobby Bostic was sentenced to 241 years in prison for crimes committed as a teenager—told by a judge that he would die behind bars. But Bobby refused to let that sentence define him. From within the Missouri prison system, he devoted himself to education, personal growth, and writing, publishing multiple books that reached beyond the walls meant to contain him.

In this episode, Jae sits down with Bobby to talk about how he transformed pain into purpose, how his discipline and faith led to legislative change in Missouri, and what it felt like to finally walk free after twenty-seven years. Together, they explore the meaning of redemption, the power of words, and how one man’s determination rewrote not only his own future—but the law itself.

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Claire thought she was meeting someone new when she was set up on a blind date — until she realized years later (and a wedding ring), Jake, was the same man she’d met briefly a decade earlier at a college bar, the “beautiful stranger” he never stopped talking about. Their love story came full circle: they built a life together, bought a home, and dreamed of their future.

But one tragic day changed everything. When Jake went to collect his belongings from his ex’s house, Claire got the call no one ever wants — he’d been shot. What followed was a nightmare: confusion, misinformation, and media headlines that painted Jake as a criminal instead of a victim.

Now, as he faces charges for trying to enter his own home, Claire speaks out about how the system — and the public — often treat people with a record as guilty until proven innocent. She shares how damaging false narratives spread online, how judgment replaces truth, and why justice should begin with facts, not assumptions.

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In this episode, we’re joined by April Willars, wife of social media influencer Chris “Life” Willars, who spent 17 years incarcerated. You’ve heard Chris’s story last season — now it’s time to hear April’s. She opens up about how they met, why she set boundaries early on, and how building a friendship first helped their love survive through the walls and beyond them.

April gets real about what it was like when Chris finally came home, the unexpected challenges of re-entry, and what it truly means to love with purpose, not just emotion.

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In this episode, we meet Stephanie, also known as Vayda. She opens up about her journey—from working as a prison guard to becoming a prison wife—and the stigma that comes with it. We talk about how she met her husband inside the prison system, the misconceptions people have, and what it’s really like to stand by someone incarcerated.

Stephanie didn't always have an easy life and she has chosen to share her story in her new book "From Ashes to Love: Learning to Trust Again". You won't believe the strength and resilience this woman has developed after learning her story and reading this book.

Stephanie shares the story of her husband, how just 36 hours after returning from war in Iraq, an altercation led to him eventually being charged with felony murder and given a life sentence despite so little involvement. The tragedy is made even heavier knowing the victim was also a fellow veteran. She walks us through the complicated emotions surrounding his case and how it shaped his life ever since.

We also dive into the Georgia Parole Board, where Stephanie highlights a broken system—men and women serving life with parole sentences being denied release for decades, often with spotless records, because of phrases like “nature of the crime” or “not enough time served.” With some people sitting 30+ years without a single misconduct report, she’s now advocating for real parole opportunities for those who’ve proven they won’t return to prison.

This is an eye-opening conversation about love, resilience, and the fight for second chances.

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Being with an incarcerated partner while building your own future, both separate and together, isn’t easy. Shi shares her journey of navigating entrepreneurship, supporting her man, and setting boundaries that protect her identity. She reminds us that love doesn’t mean losing yourself—it means growing alongside each other while still chasing your own dreams.

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When Karla saw Joseph featured on the TV series" Louisiana Lockdown", she felt something she couldn’t ignore and decided to send him a message. Their relationship quickly grew, and when they finally met at the Angola Prison Rodeo, they just knew that this was the type of connection they had only dreamed of.

In this episode, Karla opens up about her first experience at the rodeo, the bond they built, and how loving Joseph has changed her perspective on prison reform and second chances. Karla might have been 3 years old when Joseph committed the crime that gave him this 100 year sentence as a juvenile, but that has never been an issue to them- but it did get them featured in the Sun magazine! Together, they dream of marriage, building a future and a family that proves it's not where you meet your soulmate that matters, it's who they are that does.

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Ashlie’s love story with her husband JR began in the most unexpected way—on a dating website while he was incarcerated. Their journey together has been filled with highs and lows: from a beautiful romance and the profound care JR showed for Ashlie’s dying father, to the heartbreak of JR’s reoffense just as they were rebuilding their life.

In this episode, Ashlie opens up about what it means to love someone who has spent much of their life in and out of the system, the power of compassion and second chances, and how support, resources, and love can shape people into their best selves.

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Welcome to the premiere of season 2 of more than an inmate's girlfriend!!

This is part 2 of the interview with Andrea from Prison Brides. If you haven't seen part 1, please check out the season 1 finale, episode 26 titled ""Prison Brides" Andrea's Story on Her Unabating Love and Devotion to Cage (Part One)"

Part two of our interview dives into what actually happened in Cage's case and why he was sentenced to 50 years in prison at the young age of 16! We also learn more about juvenile justice in Texas and the realities of what happens to some kids that end up on the wrong path...

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