Episodes
Friday Jan 19, 2018
Friday Jan 19, 2018
Today on Felony Friday Rocky Ferrenburg joins host John Odermatt to discuss how he overcame drug addiction and found success after spending time incarcerated.
Rocky is a multiple felon and has an extensive misdemeanor rap sheet. Rocky struggled with drug addiction during his youth and spent collectively about 2 years incarcerated.
Rocky has scene an incredible turnaround in his life. He's been clean for more than 6 years and during that time he's set himself up to graduate with multiple degrees, plays in a rock band, donates time and energy to the community, speaks at drug rehabilitation centers, and now currently is running for a state-level office in Idaho.
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Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Jan 05, 2018
FF 105 - Liberty and the Thin Blue Line
Friday Jan 05, 2018
Friday Jan 05, 2018
Today on Felony Friday Derek Williams join host John Odermatt to discuss his new book and to dig into some felonies trending in the news. Derek is a passionate lifelong Libertarian, a Licensed Acupuncturist, and the author of “Liberty and the Thin Blue Line.” Derek has seen the damaging effects of an out of control police state, and decided to do something about it – by writing a novel to draw attention to this growing problem.
Buy Derek's book here: Liberty and the Thin Blue Line
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any questions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Dec 29, 2017
FF 104 - Crazy California Laws in 2018
Friday Dec 29, 2017
Friday Dec 29, 2017
On today's episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by fellow Lion of Liberty, host of our flagship Monday program, Marc Clair. John and Marc kick things off by first looking back to update a case covered way back on Episode 55 of Felony Friday titled "A Rumor Sent a Teenage Girl to Prison for a Brutal Murder in Vegas," which was an interview with the Intercept's Jordan Smith. The first link below details the story, but the podcast is a must listen if you haven't heard it yet.
Next, John and Marc spent some time sorting through the mess of horrible laws that hit the books in the 2018. Laws impacting everything from "ban the box" to parental leave to buying ammo. Lastly, John and Marc wrap things up by playing "Is it a Crime and Should they do Time?"
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Dec 22, 2017
FF 103 - Libertarian Principles Helped a Drug Dealer Turn his Life Around
Friday Dec 22, 2017
Friday Dec 22, 2017
On today's episode of Felony Friday, host John Odermatt is joined by Colin Kreiger. Colin is a member of the Lions of Liberty Pride (you can join here), but that's not the reason why he's on the show. The reason Colin was asked to share his story on Felony Friday is because he serves as a remarkable example for others that it's never too late to turn your life around. In fact, Colin credits the ideas of liberty for being a main catalyst in providing the blueprint and the motivation to turn his life around.
Colin has made some mistakes in his life and paid dearly for them. He was kicked out of his University's criminology program for getting caught with less than a gram of weed. Later, he was kicked out of college altogether for fighting and resisting arrest. Over the course of the next few years Colin sold and used drugs, until his life spiraled out of control, which culminated in an incident with police where gunfire was exchanged and he's very lucky to have not been killed. Ultimately, Colin served two years nine months in a level 4 max security prison.
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Dec 15, 2017
FF 102 - Felon Convicted of Attempted Murder Petitions Gov Kasich for Pardon
Friday Dec 15, 2017
Friday Dec 15, 2017
On today's episode of Felony Friday Aaron David Seidel joins host John Odermatt to share why he's fighting for Ohio Governor John Kasich to grant him a full pardon. In August of 2004 Aaron, at 18 years old, was convicted of one count of attempted murder, for the shooting of his then step-father.
Aaron was sentenced to five years in prison, and was released in 2009. The five-year sentence was a reflection of the mitigating circumstances which lead to the shooting. Since the commission of his crime, Aaron has committed to a life of self-actualization through the service of others.
While still in prison, Aaron passed his GED exam and attended college at Marion Technical Center in business management. Aaron is currently finishing his undergraduate degree in both environmental geoscience, and applied mathematics. He has ambitions to go to graduate school or join the military. However, the walls that society builds around those with a criminal record is holding Aaron back from reaching his full potential. This is why Aaron is petitioning Ohio Governor John Kasich for a full pardon. Aaron has aspirations to get his PhD., he wants to be the best man he can be for his family and maximize his contributions to the world.
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Dec 15, 2017
Bonus! Buckle Up! After Show Chat with Larry Levine
Friday Dec 15, 2017
Friday Dec 15, 2017
I've decided to publish the long awaited over twenty minute after show chat I had with Larry Levine. I had to edit out some sensitive topics, so if it sounds like something is missing, then it probably is. But have no fear, I left all the best shit in. If you didn't hear Larry on episode 99 of Felony Friday, then drop whatever the hell you're doing right now and listen to that first.
During this free-flowing, casual chat I had with Larry he talks about some mind blowing shit and does so in a way that only Larry Levine can. Enjoy!
Friday Dec 08, 2017
FF 101 - Arcane Rules Sent a Child Welfare Business Owner to Prison
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Friday Dec 08, 2017
On today's show Dr. Cassandra Little joins host John Odermatt to share her heartbreaking story of injustice. Dr. Cassandra Little had dedicated her life to helping the most vulnerable in society by operating several group home to house and care for youths. Dr. Little found herself the subject of an investigation by the IRS and Medicaid Fraud Unit, which began in 2010. She was indicted in 2013 on 38 counts of healthcare fraud and money laundering.
Dr. Little was essentially legally forced to plead guilty to the original indictment for 38 counts of fraud and money laundering. In the end the guilty plea ended in a sentence of 33 month of incarceration in a Federal Prison Camp which began on October 14, 2013. On September 8, 2015 Dr. Little was released to a halfway house in San Francisco.
Read Cassandra's blog The Felonious PhD, which she wrote before, during and after her time in prison.
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Nov 24, 2017
FF 099 - How Larry Levine Turned the Prison System Upside Down
Friday Nov 24, 2017
Friday Nov 24, 2017
On today's show Larry Levine joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt for an entertaining and hard-hitting discussion. Larry is federal prison consultant. In April 2007, he founded American Prison Consultants, a legal service firm that provides information and federal criminal litigation assistance to lawyers, and offenders going through criminal proceedings and who are about to enter the federal prison system.
On August 3, 1998, Levine was arrested in Northridge, California. He was convicted in December 1999, on conspiracy charges relating to narcotics trafficking, securities fraud, obstruction of justice, racketeering, and possession of automatic weapons. Levine was sentenced to ten years in federal prison. While in custody, Levine served time in 11 different Federal Correctional Institutions in California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma, where he educated himself in Federal Criminal Law, and upon release in 2007, became a renowned International expert on the U.S. Federal Criminal Justice System.
This episode is marked explicit for a reason, so be prepared for plenty of cursing. Larry is a straight shooter and he doesn't sugar coat anything.
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Nov 17, 2017
FF 098 - Is it a Crime - Louis C.K. and Roy Moore Edition
Friday Nov 17, 2017
Friday Nov 17, 2017
On today's episode the host of our Monday show, Marc Clair, pops into the Felony Friday studio to discuss some important criminal justice issues with host John Odermatt. Marc and John weighed in on the Louis C.K. and Roy Moore scandals that have been dominating the headlines over the past week.
Next, Marc and John shared the incredible story of a twelve-year-old girl from Colorado who is suing Attorney General Jeff Sessions over marijuana prohibition. This girl has found great medical benefits from using medical cannabis to treat seizures and now this brave kid is taking on the U.S. government. Way to go Alexis!
Lastly, we played America's number one podcast game show and the only game show in history that does not have a declared winner, "Is this a Crime and Should they do Time?" Check out the stories discussed below.
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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Friday Nov 10, 2017
FF 097 - The Ethical Prison Consultant, Interview with Dan Wise aka RDAP Dan
Friday Nov 10, 2017
Friday Nov 10, 2017
On today's show Daniel Wise, aka RDAP Dan, joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt. Daniel is the creator of the YouTube channel RDAP Dan, which provides real-world information for people to benefit who may be facing a federal prison sentence.
RDAP stands for Residential Drug Addiction Program. Wise says this program changed his life by giving him the opportunity to reduce his prison term by 12 months and assisted with an additional 11 month halfway house program. By utilizing RDAP he was able to only serve 13 months in federal prison on a 42 month sentence.
You can find the show notes page >here<
Submit any qu estions, comments, suggestions, or ideas to felonyfriday@lionsofliberty.com. This show is not my soapbox, it is a vehicle to communicate and amplify the injustices rampant in the criminal justice system. We need your help to make it the best it can possibly be! If you like what you hear please share it with a friend and subscribe for free via iTunes (don’t forget to leave us a rating and review ) or the Stitcher Radio App
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