Episodes
Friday Feb 16, 2018
FF 111 - 13 Years in Prison for $500 Worth of Drugs
Friday Feb 16, 2018
Friday Feb 16, 2018
Find past editions of Felony Friday at the Felony Friday Archive!
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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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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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Monday Jan 15, 2018
330. Freedom Through Memedom w/ Mance Rayder
Monday Jan 15, 2018
Monday Jan 15, 2018
In today's episode, Marc is joined by the author of "Freedom Through Memedom: The 31-Day Guide to Waking up to Liberty" as well as the host of the "Free Man Beyond the Wall" podcast, Mance Rayder! Marc and Mance discuss everything from what gets Mance the most fired up, how he became a libertarian, why he enjoys memes and finds them an effective way to communicate ideas, and what led him to writing "Freedom through Memedom."
Enjoy this conversation with an up-and-coming, passionate libertarian voice!
For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/330
Friday Jan 12, 2018
FF 106 - Convicted Drug Dealer Starts Community Revival
Friday Jan 12, 2018
Friday Jan 12, 2018
Today on Felony Friday Frantz Michel joins host John Odermatt to discuss his journey from a life sentence to becoming a positive force in his local community.
On the show Frantz says that he made bad choices, which led to bad decisions, which resulted in consequences. He was convicted of conspiracy to distribute narcotics; cocaine, cocaine base and heroin. This resulted in a life sentence!
Luckily, Frantz Michel was commuted by President Obama on November 22, 2016. Soon after getting out he made it his mission to help young people to avoid the same pitfalls that derailed his life. Frantz founded Guns Down, which is a community development and improvement 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the cycle of gun-related crimes through education and economic empowerment. Guns Down is NOT a gun control organization. Guns Down teaches alternatives to conflict and makes the resources available for at-risk youth to pick up new, constructive and productive skill sets. Guns Down strives to empower the youth as individuals and to strengthen their communities.
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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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Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
ELL 53: Brian Clings to Life While Talking All Things Iran
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
On this week's Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams fights through one of the worst colds of his life to bring listeners libertarian updates on the Iranian protests and potential assassinations forthcoming, Trump & Rand Paul's agreement on Pakistan, California rolling out legalized pot sales and Venezuela's 40% raise in the minimum wage.
Show notes at Lions of Liberty
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 01, 2017
FF 100 - Can 3 Ex-Cops Find Common Ground in Liberty?
Friday Dec 01, 2017
Friday Dec 01, 2017
Today's 100th episode of Felony Friday is a special treat. Host John Odermatt is joined by three former police officers. Raeford Davis, Michael Wood Jr and Dominick Izzo joined the show for a round table discussion to share their views on the Drug War, gun rights, Black Lives Matter, comply or die, and so much more! Each cop has previously appeared on Felony Friday and you can find their story and prior podcast appearance, by clicking their name above.
All three have gained notoriety by exposing police misbehavior and all three agree that massive reforms are needed in policing and in the overall criminal justice system. However, these former cops hold varying philosophical views ranging from conservative to progressive to libertarian. Buckle up, because this show is a wild ride that you definitely don't want to miss!
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 03, 2017
FF 096 - From Hijacker to NYC Mayor? Aaron Commey Defends His Past
Friday Nov 03, 2017
Friday Nov 03, 2017
On today's episode New York City Mayoral candidate Aaron Commey joins host John Odermatt. Aaron is running for Mayor of New York City under the Libertarian Party banner. This is Aaron's second time on Felony Friday. He first appeared on Episode 26, where we discussed his controversial past. You see, Aaron Commey spent more than a decade in federal prison without ever having a criminal conviction.
The incident, which occurred 17 years ago, was detailed in a recent NY Post article, NYC mayoral candidate once tried to hijack an airplane. Aaron admits he was severely mentally ill at the time he attempted to hijack an airplane. Ultimately, Aaron was charged with five crimes, including attempt to commit aircraft piracy.
However, he was never convicted of a crime and he was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2003, but still remained in the federal prison system until January of 2015. That's more than a decade where individuals, doctors employed by the federal prison system, essentially held him captive.
Now Aaron is running for Mayor of NYC to advocate for changes to the system that caused him so much pain. Aaron's campaign is focused on reforming criminal justice and education. He seeks to improve economic conditions for low wage and middle wage families by increasing opportunities to escape poverty through entrepreneurship and small business ownership.
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 Oct 20, 2017
Friday Oct 20, 2017
Today on Felony Friday Jennifer Myers joins host John Odermatt. Jennifer is an author, speaker, federal prison consultant, and advocate for women in prison and youth with incarcerated parents. She is the founder of LA Myers consulting, a prison consulting business that prepares first-time, nonviolent offenders and their families for federal prison.
Jennifer also is co-founder of Voices of UNcarceration; a series of creative media production projects that bring to light the impact of incarceration on California families and communities. She is co-founder of R.I.S.E. to Empower, a nonprofit that empowers girls and young women to make positive choices. Her memoir, Trafficking the Good Life, was a finalist in the 2014 San Diego Book & Writing awards.
Listen here as Jennifer shares how she went from marijuana trafficking, to convicted felon and finally to helping so many women in federal prison to adjust and find hope in an otherwise awful situation.
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
Join the conversation in our private Facebook Group: The Lions of Liberty Forum!