Episodes

  • #14 - Former LA Pimp Faced 7 Life Sentences | Interview with Chosen

    #14 - Former LA Pimp Faced 7 Life Sentences | Interview with Chosen
    May 11 2026
    Roderick Cooley, also known as Chosen, grew up in Los Angeles and says he was one of the founding members of the Rolling 40 Crips. As a teenager, he became known in the streets as C. Capone, or Crazy Capone, and eventually fell deeper into gang life, hustling, pimping, drugs, robberies, and repeated prison sentences. In this episode of Between the Lines, Chosen opens up about the life he once glorified — from helping start a gang war, to becoming a pimp, to being known as the “Flashy Dresser Bandit” after a string of robberies in Los Angeles. After being arrested in 2022, he says he went from possibly receiving a program to suddenly facing seven life sentences. About The Program: Between The Lines is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism through mentorship, educational programming, and sports as a form of therapy. Additionally, we provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their unique stories, connecting them with the outside world and offering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Our mission is to build bridges between the incarcerated population and society, creating opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/@betweenthelinesus?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthelinesus ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelinesus ► X: https://x.com/btl_us WEBSITE ► https://www.betweenthelinesus.com/ #prison #reform #testimony #human #humanity #love #understanding #prisonreform #rehabilitation #justice #growth #redemption #compassion #forgiveness #education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • #13 - He Was Convicted of 6 Murders… Then He Held His Daughter

    #13 - He Was Convicted of 6 Murders… Then He Held His Daughter
    May 4 2026
    Sonny Bui is serving life without the possibility of parole after being convicted of six murders and eight attempted murders. In this episode of Between the Lines, he opens up about coming to the United States from Vietnam, growing up in California, joining the Asian Boys gang at 14, and how violence became part of his identity. But after decades in prison, Sonny reflects on the pain he caused, the families impacted by his crimes, and the moment that began to change him: seeing his daughter for the first time. He shares what rehabilitation, remorse, and accountability look like from behind prison walls, and why he believes people should not be defined forever by their worst decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • #12 - He Got 80 Years to Life… and Hearing His Mom Cry Broke Him

    #12 - He Got 80 Years to Life… and Hearing His Mom Cry Broke Him
    Apr 27 2026
    Give Butter: https://givebutter.com/btlpod Interviewer: Ivana Rojas (@ivanareds) Interviewee: Jonathan Moore Interview Date: February 27, 2026 About The Program: Between The Lines is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism through mentorship, educational programming, and sports as a form of therapy. Additionally, we provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their unique stories, connecting them with the outside world and offering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Our mission is to build bridges between the incarcerated population and society, creating opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/@betweenthelinesus?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthelinesus ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelinesus ► X: https://x.com/btl_us WEBSITE ► https://www.betweenthelinesus.com/ #prison #reform #testimony #human #humanity #love #understanding #prisonreform #rehabilitation #justice #growth #redemption #compassion #forgiveness #education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • #11 - He Was Told He Was Destined to Die Young. Now He's Serving Life in Prison

    #11 - He Was Told He Was Destined to Die Young. Now He's Serving Life in Prison
    Apr 20 2026
    Give Butter: https://givebutter.com/BTLPOD Interviewee: Reuel Hulbert Interview Date: February 27, 2026 About The Program: Between The Lines is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism through mentorship, educational programming, and sports as a form of therapy. Additionally, we provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their unique stories, connecting them with the outside world and offering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Our mission is to build bridges between the incarcerated population and society, creating opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/@betweenthelinesus?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthelinesus ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelinesus ► X: https://x.com/btl_us WEBSITE ► https://www.betweenthelinesus.com/ #prison #reform #testimony #human #humanity #love #understanding #prisonreform #rehabilitation #justice #growth #redemption #compassion #forgiveness #education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • #10 - He Took a Life at 22… Here's What Prison Has Taught Him

    #10 - He Took a Life at 22… Here's What Prison Has Taught Him
    Apr 6 2026
    Interview Date: October 15, 2025 About The Program: Between The Lines is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism through mentorship, educational programming, and sports as a form of therapy. Additionally, we provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their unique stories, connecting them with the outside world and offering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Our mission is to build bridges between the incarcerated population and society, creating opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/@betweenthelinesus?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthelinesus ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelinesus ► X: https://x.com/btl_us WEBSITE ► https://www.betweenthelinesus.com/ #prison #reform #testimony #human #humanity #love #understanding #prisonreform #rehabilitation #justice #growth #redemption #compassion #forgiveness #education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • #9 - From D1 Football Offers to Life Without Parole at 18

    #9 - From D1 Football Offers to Life Without Parole at 18
    Apr 3 2026
    Interviewee: Aaron Campbell Interview Date: October 15, 2025 About The Program: Between The Lines is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism through mentorship, educational programming, and sports as a form of therapy. Additionally, we provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their unique stories, connecting them with the outside world and offering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Our mission is to build bridges between the incarcerated population and society, creating opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/@betweenthelinesus?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthelinesus ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelinesus ► X: https://x.com/btl_us WEBSITE ► https://www.betweenthelinesus.com/ #prison #reform #testimony #human #humanity #love #understanding #prisonreform #rehabilitation #justice #growth #redemption #compassion #forgiveness #education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • #8 - He Says Prison Is a World Where Violence is the Only Language

    #8 - He Says Prison Is a World Where Violence is the Only Language
    Apr 2 2026
    Interviewee: Richard Dor Interview Date: October 14, 2025 In this episode of Between the Lines, we sit down with Richard, a Haitian-American from Pasadena, who has spent 31 years in prison. He talks about growing up between Haitian values and street pressure, how “loyalty” became a life sentence, and why he says there’s nothing to glorify about gang culture, prison life, or violence. About The Program: Between The Lines is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism through mentorship, educational programming, and sports as a form of therapy. Additionally, we provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their unique stories, connecting them with the outside world and offering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Our mission is to build bridges between the incarcerated population and society, creating opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/@betweenthelinesus?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthelinesus ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelinesus ► X: https://x.com/btl_us WEBSITE ► https://www.betweenthelinesus.com/ #prison #reform #testimony #human #humanity #love #understanding #prisonreform #rehabilitation #justice #growth #redemption #compassion #forgiveness #education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • #7 - How One Night Led Me to Life in Prison

    #7 - How One Night Led Me to Life in Prison
    Apr 1 2026
    Interviewee: Jeff Interviewer: Ivana Rojas Interview Date: October 14, 2025 About The Program: Between The Lines is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing recidivism through mentorship, educational programming, and sports as a form of therapy. Additionally, we provide a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their unique stories, connecting them with the outside world and offering a deeper understanding of their experiences. Our mission is to build bridges between the incarcerated population and society, creating opportunities for growth and rehabilitation. SUBSCRIBE ► https://www.youtube.com/@betweenthelinesus?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthelinesus ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betweenthelinesus ► X: https://x.com/btl_us WEBSITE ► https://www.betweenthelinesus.com/ #prison #reform #testimony #human #humanity #love #understanding #prisonreform #rehabilitation #justice #growth #redemption #compassion #forgiveness #education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins