Welcome to a powerful and eye-opening episode of the ‘It’s Up There Podcast’! Our host, Big Loon, sits down with three remarkable former inmates who share their incredible stories of incarceration, redemption, and justice. This episode features Calvin "Big Fridge" Bryant, Larry Turnley, and Robert Sherrill. In this episode, we cover: Calvin “Big Fridge” Bryant’s Story: Calvin shares his story of receiving a staggering 17-year sentence for his first drug offense due to school zone laws. He discusses his journey through the prison system, the challenges he faced, and his work in nonprofit after release. Larry Turnley’s Journey: Larry talks about his experience of receiving a life sentence and the miraculous journey to his release thanks to the First Step Act. He highlights the legal battles, personal struggles, and his efforts to reintegrate into the community. Robert Sherrill’s Unique Experience: Robert shares his remarkable story of being one of the few individuals in America to receive a pardon from both the state and President Donald Trump. He talks about his life before and after prison, and his ongoing efforts to support others facing similar challenges. ? Enjoying our content? Hit the LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more impactful interviews, and ring the BELL to stay updated with our latest episodes. ? We want to hear your thoughts! COMMENT BELOW: What are your views on the stories shared by Calvin, Larry, and Robert? How do you think the justice system can be improved? ? For the FULL EPISODE, visit our YouTube channel: ‘It’s Up There Podcast’. Join our community discussions on Discord: https://discord.gg/4XYtcc8Q ? #CalvinBryant #LarryTurnley #RobertSherrill #ItsUpTherePodcast #JusticeSystem #FirstStepAct #PresidentialPardon 0:00 - Introduction 0:15 - Memphis Stories & Prison Riot 0:58 - Keeping Guests Safe 1:06 - Influence & Financial Struggles 1:39 - Nashville's Dual Nature 2:17 - Sponsor: Prize Picks 3:18 - Welcome to "It's Up There" 3:54 - Guests: Calvin "Big Frid" Bryan, Robert, LT 5:06 - Calvin's Nonprofit Work 6:34 - Robert's Achievements 8:33 - LT's Community Work 9:01 - Reintegrating After Prison 10:14 - Community Reception 11:21 - Proving Change 12:11 - Limited Support Post-Release 13:14 - Starting Over 14:26 - Prison Politics 15:20 - Misconceptions About Prison 16:09 - Sharing Stories 16:29 - Media & Business Strategies 17:16 - Homelessness Factors 18:01 - Challenges of Release 19:12 - Mental Health & Homelessness 20:02 - Prison vs. Free World Mindset 21:18 - State vs. Federal Prison 22:16 - First Jail Experiences 23:29 - Youth Detention & Gangs 24:19 - Escaping Juvenile Facilities 25:25 - Legal Implications of Escaping 26:16 - Systemic Youth Incarceration 27:05 - Knowing Legal Rules 28:06 - Legal Challenges 29:08 - Strategies & Appeals 30:12 - Legal System Frustrations 31:12 - Consequences of Guilty Pleas 32:20 - Integration & Political Power 33:14 - Economic Empowerment 34:05 - Promoters' Role 35:01 - Challenges with Rappers 36:12 - Rappers Giving Back 37:14 - Content & Community Engagement 38:29 - Promoters' Community Role 39:38 - Rappers & Challenges 40:22 - Business Exhaustion 41:28 - Marketing & Engagement 42:12 - Engaging with Rappers 43:04 - Economic Empowerment 44:05 - Promoters' Influence 45:01 - Challenges with Rappers 46:12 - Rappers Giving Back 47:14 - Community Engagement 48:29 - Promoters' Role 49:38 - Rappers' Challenges 50:22 - Business Exhaustion 51:28 - Marketing Engagement 52:12 - Engaging with Rappers 53:04 - Economic Support 54:05 - Promoters' Influence 55:01 - Challenges with Rappers 56:12 - Rappers Giving Back 57:14 - Community Engagement 58:29 - Promoters' Support 59:38 - Rappers' Challenges 1:00:22 - Business Exhaustion 1:01:28 - Marketing & Engagement 1:02:12 - Rappers' Challenges 1:03:04 - Economic Support 1:04:05 - Promoters' Influence 1:05:01 - Challenges with Rappers 1:06:12 - Rappers Giving Back 1:07:14 - Community Engagement 1:08:29 - Promoters' Role 1:09:38 - Rappers' Challenges 1