Written Off

Written Off

Lemonada Media

Walter Thompson-Hernández speaks with formerly incarcerated young writers whose work will be read over the course of the season by creatives like John Legend, Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Karamo Brown, Jay Ellis, Keke Palmer, Julio Torres, and Jesse Williams. Vulnerable poems and honest stories play out against a tailored soundtrack with original music. From Lemonada Media and Black Bar Mitzvah. The voices of those locked up in the U.S. prison system have been all but written off, but no more. These aren’t voices you’ve missed; they’re voices that haven’t been heard.

Introducing: When It Clicked

Introducing: When It Clicked

What’s it like to spend years in a state penitentiary and then make it big in Hollywood? What makes a death row warden become a leading voice in prison reform? How does a conservative Christian in the deep South decide we can’t incarcerate our way out of a drug crisis? For all of these people, they had a moment when their thinking about justice and safety changed. In this series, host Ana Zamora – founder of The Just Trust – sits down with business leaders, advocates, actors, artists, and unexpe

Jan 29, • 30:09

Introducing: Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

Introducing: Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe. Hosted by Emmy-winning writer, actor and producer, Lena Waithe, Legacy Talk is a series of conversations celebrating the brilliance and artistry of some of the most iconic Black women in entertainment. Join Lena as she sits down with powerhouses like Jada Pinkett Smith, Debbie Allen, and more, as they explore how these legends shaped the industry and inspired a generation. They’ll dive into their creative process, how they prepared

Nov 12, 2024 • 6:13

Introducing: My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani

Introducing: My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani

We’re excited to introduce My So-Called Midlife, a new podcast by Reshma Saujani and Lemonada Media. “Is this it?” That’s the question our host Reshma Saujani asks herself daily. She’s the founder of two successful nonprofits, she’s married to a great guy, and she’s raising two beautiful children. She’s gotten everything she’s ever wanted, so why does she feel so unsatisfied? Is this a woman’s version of a midlife crisis?  She’s determined to figure it out, and with the strength of her group cha

Oct 16, 2024 • 10:09

Listen Now: Wiser Than Me is Back!

Listen Now: Wiser Than Me is Back!

We’re so excited to let you know that Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - is BACK for a third season – with even more wisdom from some legendary older women! Each week, you’ll hear Julia have insightful, funny, and important conversations with these ladies who have so much to teach us about living unapologetically and focusing on the stuff that really matters. This season is yet again chock-full of marvelous guests, and, as always, every episode ends with a conversation between Julia and he

Oct 9, 2024 • 23:37

Listen Now: The Defenders

Listen Now: The Defenders

With the 2024 election just around the corner, the stakes are higher than ever for reproductive justice. Gloria Riviera hosts the second season of Lemonada Media’s award-winning podcast The Defenders, where she’ll be talking to activists, organizers, and experts to equip you, our listeners, with everything you need to defend abortion rights at the polls.  You’re about to hear a clip from the first episode of S2 The Defenders in Arizona, where abortion rights have been in turmoil since the overtu

Sep 12, 2024 • 4:52

Listen Now: Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown

Listen Now: Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown

This week we’re dropping in your feed to tell you about a new Lemonada show, Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown. Whether we’re young or old, part of the sandwich generation or child-free, care is universal. In this seven-part series, actress and caregiver Yvette Nicole Brown looks at caregiving over the course of a lifetime, exploring the lives of everyday people, spotlighting the daily dramas, hardships and joys of caregiving across America. So many of us are caught up in the challenges of provi

Aug 21, 2024 • 7:55

Listen Now: The Inspiring Women Leadership Lab

Listen Now: The Inspiring Women Leadership Lab

We’re dropping in your feed to introduce you to Lemonada’s newest podcast– The Inspiring Women Leadership Lab, a masterclass for CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders ready to challenge the status quo. Each week, host Laurie McGraw, a leader at the intersection of healthcare, technology and innovation, talks with visionary guests like Kara Swisher, Cheryl Pegus, and Andy Slavitt to get their practical advice, inspiration, and essential tips to help women launch and lead impactful, successful

Aug 8, 2024 • 35:50

Listen Now: Podcrushed featuring Ariana Grande

Listen Now: Podcrushed featuring Ariana Grande

We’re excited to drop in your feed today a special episode of Podcrushed featuring the prolific, amazingly talented, and incredibly sweet Ariana Grande. In this first part of a two-part conversation with the pop icon, the crew has a wide-ranging conversation on childhood, Ariana's Broadway origins, and getting to act alongside her best friends. Podcrushed is the podcast where hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childh

Jul 4, 2024 • 1:03:11

Listen Now: The Pink House with Sam Smith

Listen Now: The Pink House with Sam Smith

We’re excited to drop in your feed today to tell you about a new Lemonada Media series called The Pink House with Sam Smith. Hosted by five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith, The Pink House is about the people and places that make us who we are. One of those places was Sam’s childhood home in the English village of Great Chishill, literally called The Pink House. It was a space of total warmth and love where Sam felt safe enough to find their voice. Each week, join Sam in conversation with icons and

Jun 13, 2024 • 6:18

Listen Now: Pack One Bag featuring Stanley Tucci

Listen Now: Pack One Bag featuring Stanley Tucci

We are dropping in your feed today to share a new series that we know you will enjoy. Pack One Bag is epic true story of an Italian family, split apart by love, fascism and war. Through shocking discoveries - and Stanley Tucci’s artistry - an enthralling personal history comes to life.  When documentarian David Modigliani was a kid, his grandfather, Franco, won the Nobel Prize. But, David’s always been more fascinated by the love story that made it possible -- his grandparents' romance on the ru

Jun 5, 2024 • 7:53

Listen Now: Fail Better with David Duchovny

Listen Now: Fail Better with David Duchovny

We are dropping in your feed today to tell you about a new Lemonada Media series called Fail Better with David Duchovny. On Fail Better, David, who has experienced both low and high profile failures throughout his life, explores the vast world of failure - how it holds us back, propels us forward, and ultimately shapes our lives. Each week, he will chat with guests like Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, and more about how our perceived failures have actually been our biggest catalysts for growth, revel

May 7, 2024 • 9:55

Listen Now: The Letter Season Two

Listen Now: The Letter Season Two

The hit true-crime podcast The Letter is back for Season Two. Today, we’re dropping into your feed to offer you a sneak peek of this gripping and impactful story.  On a winter morning in 1982, two young fathers were found shot to death in a van parked outside an upscale Utah restaurant.The killer soon confessed, but his story about what happened - and why he chose violence - would create more pain, conflict, and questions for the families left in the wake of the murders. As the families of the m

Apr 16, 2024 • 14:33

Listen Now: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Listen Now: Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

We’re dropping in your feed to let you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus has returned for Season 2 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™! Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season and of course her 90-year-old mom, Judy. Tune in to laugh, cry and get wise. All Hail Old Women!    You’re about to h

Mar 27, 2024 • 29:40

Listen Now: The Dough Season Two

Listen Now: The Dough Season Two

Hey, Listeners! The team at Lemonada Media is excited to let you know that The Dough is back for Season Two! This season, host X Mayo (The Blackening, The Daily Show, Swarm) returns for weekly conversations with reality stars, entrepreneurs, financial experts…basically anyone who will get real with her about their relationship with money. We’re talking to people about the risks they take to make the dough, how they spend it, and how they save it. You’re about to hear an episode of The Dough feat

Mar 21, 2024 • 32:28

Listen Now: Archetypes with Meghan

Listen Now: Archetypes with Meghan

Introducing Archetypes, a refreshing and dynamic podcast where Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, dives into the labels that try to hold women back. During these intimate and candid conversations with guests from around the world, we discover how these archetypes impact our everyday lives in ways big and small. With experts and historians, Meghan also uncovers how we got here in the first place – unearthing the origin of words such as ‘diva’, ‘slut’, ‘the B word’, ‘hysterical’, and many more, and as

Mar 6, 2024 • 58:35

Listen Now: The Defenders

Listen Now: The Defenders

We are dropping in your feed to share Lemonada Media's newest series, The Defenders. On Friday, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, it's been a barrage of bad news and bleak headlines. But for every restriction, there are many more acts of resistance, and a growing network of activists, clinic workers, faith leaders, and everyday people working to expand access to care.This is the story of the fight for freedom in a post-Roe America, co-hosted by Samantha Be

Nov 8, 2023 • 44:37

Introducing Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy

Introducing Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy

We’re dropping in your feed today to bring you the first episode of our newest Lemonada podcast, Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy. If you like what you hear, there’s another episode out now and waiting for you in the feed! Don’t forget to like and subscribe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2023 • 20:01

Learn More: Providing Access to Housing After Incarceration

Learn More: Providing Access to Housing After Incarceration

​​Incarceration in the U.S. has profound flaws and consequences, but there are many people doing life-changing work to lessen its harm. In this special episode, Lemonada co-founder Stephanie Wittels Wachs sits down with two individuals whose organizations aim to increase access to housing for people who have been involved in the justice system. Stephanie speaks with Leslie Credle, founder and executive director of Justice 4 Housing in Boston, and Bernadette Butler, director of The Homecoming Pro

Oct 3, 2023 • 28:37

Listen Now: I Need To Ask You Something

Listen Now: I Need To Ask You Something

We are dropping in your feed to share Lemonada Media's newest series, “I Need To Ask You Something." This unique 10-part series bridges the gap between the things we need to say and the words we’re afraid to hear. Each week, trauma therapist Dr. Monica Band sits down with a young person and their parent, friend or partner to help them create a blueprint for building stronger relationships while healing out loud. Created in partnership with The Jed Foundation. In the series premiere, you'll hear

Sep 6, 2023 • 46:08

Listen Now: Choice Words with Samantha Bee

Listen Now: Choice Words with Samantha Bee

The producers of this series are excited to let you know about another Lemonada Media podcast, Choice Words with Samantha Bee. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had.   When Rosie O’Donnell chose to step away from her talk show after six successful seasons, her actor friends thought she was out of her mind. Sam asks Rosie what went into that professional c

Jun 1, 2023 • 40:38

Listen Now: Blind Plea

Listen Now: Blind Plea

We’re dropping in your feed today to let you know about a gripping new series from Lemonada Media, BLIND PLEA. In 2017, Deven Grey, a young mother, shot and killed her abusive partner in a remote trailer in rural Shelby County, Alabama. She claimed self-defense and filed a Stand Your Ground claim. Instead of freedom, she was handed a “blind plea” – an option to take an unknown sentence in exchange for pleading guilty. As a Black woman who shot and killed a white man in Alabama, she did the only

May 17, 2023 • 41:04

Listen Now: Uncared For

Listen Now: Uncared For

The producers of this series wanted to share Lemonada Media’s new release with you. It’s called Uncared For. You’re more likely to die as a pregnant person in the United States than any other wealthy nation in the world. Why? This six-part series, hosted by award-winning journalist SuChin Pak (Add to Cart, MTV News), takes a deeply personal and wide-ranging look at maternal health care around the globe to find the answer. We start in the United States then travel to Germany, the Netherlands, and

Nov 15, 2022 • 20:55

Presenting Audio Reality : Being GOLDEN

Presenting Audio Reality : Being GOLDEN

The producers of this series would like to share with you another series they know you’ll love. BEING is reality TV for your ears, an innovative new audio format like no other podcast you've ever heard. This season, it’s BEING Golden -- a look inside the lives of four 60+ seniors living in LA. Meet Buzz, a 71-year-old former sales and marketing executive who drastically uprooted his life by moving out west to Los Angeles to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming an actor -- even if it means taking

Nov 14, 2022 • 40:33

Listen Now: In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

Listen Now: In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt

The producers of this series wanted to share another Lemonada Media podcast with you. Every day, the world seems on the brink of crisis. Join Andy Slavitt and experts, policymakers, journalists and thought leaders to stay informed, safe and … entertained. As a White House advisor, author, crisis response leader, non-partisan counselor to policymakers here and abroad, Andy has been called the ultimate outsider’s insider for a reason. In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt has new episodes every Monday,

Oct 21, 2022 • 45:13

True Crime Upside Down: The Letter

True Crime Upside Down: The Letter

The Letter is a new original true crime podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Amy Donaldson. This 8-part narrative series tells the story of the brutal murder of Zachary Snarr, which took place in Salt Lake City, UT, on August 28, 1996. The Letter weaves a story of forgiveness, guilt, and what happens after the headlines die down and the real story begins. On Zach Snarr’s last day alive, he got up early to help his father at work, he cleaned the kitchen for his mother and he made his sister

Sep 7, 2022 • 36:12

Listen to This: Call For Help

Listen to This: Call For Help

For far too long, the United States has put mental healthcare on the back burner. Through enormous advocacy and the initiation and rollout of the 988 hotline, a theoretical lifeline is now at the fingertips of every American. But in a country with a deep history of criminalizing mental health, will 988 live up to its potential? Today, Stephanie explores how 988 came to be, along with all the promise and peril it carries. Weekly special correspondent Zak Williams shares his personal mental health

Aug 16, 2022 • 14:12

Special Episode: The Impact of the End of Roe v. Wade

Special Episode: The Impact of the End of Roe v. Wade

The producers of this series wanted to share another Lemonada Media series with you as a resource in the wake of the recent Supreme Court verdict.  In this special breaking-news edition of In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt, Andy helps you understand the impact of yesterday's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. As health clinics in several states halt abortion procedures due to the decision, Andy gets reaction and action items from Caitlin Cruz, a reporter from Jezebel who covers reproductive ri

Jun 25, 2022 • 36:45

Introducing V Interesting

Introducing V Interesting

The producers of this series wanted to share with you another Lemonada Media series that they know you’ll love. V Interesting is hosted by V Spehar - who is out from under the desk and into your ears! They're starting off by sharing some of the headlines you may have missed this week, including exactly who’s rewriting the national reading curriculum, how Biden may have actually started the U.S. student debt crisis, and how people feel about returning to the office after working remotely during t

Jun 10, 2022 • 39:59

Last Day Special: Unpacking Fear, Danger, and Mass Shootings

Last Day Special: Unpacking Fear, Danger, and Mass Shootings

The producers of this series wanted to share another Lemonada Media show with you that they know you will find helpful in a critical moment where the country feels as if it’s spinning out of control. It’s called Last Day.  In this award-winning series, Lemonada co-founder and author Stephanie Wittels Wachs confronts massive epidemics with humanity, wit, and a quest for progress. Now, back for a third season, Last Day grapples with guns in America, asking: How can we live safely in a country with

May 27, 2022 • 47:49

Listen To This: Burnout

Listen To This: Burnout

The producers of this show wanted to share another Lemonada series with you, called Burnout. Burnout. It’s all over the news, it’s all over your social feeds. You’re probably living some version of it, but aren’t sure what it is and how to change it. Let’s take a closer look at the culture of burnout together. We’ll look at the history of how we talk about burnout, and learn about how it can show up differently in different people. Subscribe to Burnout so that you never miss an episode https:/

May 10, 2022 • 12:16

BEING Trans: Introducing Audio Reality

BEING Trans: Introducing Audio Reality

The producers of this series would like to share with you another show they know you’ll love. BEING is reality TV for your ears, an innovative new audio format like no other podcast you've ever heard. This season, it’s BEING Trans.    This week, we meet Sy, a nonbinary transgender legal assistant in Los Angeles. They transitioned after marrying their husband, Robert, and having a baby. While things seem great on the surface, Sy confesses they've been putting off having a tough conversation wit

Apr 28, 2022 • 19:57

Introducing BEING Trans (Official Trailer)

Introducing BEING Trans (Official Trailer)

Four transgender individuals living in Los Angeles. Hundreds of hours of tape over three months. Our crew of seasoned reality TV producers recorded live conversations, situations and intimate moments as Chloe, Jeffrey, Mariana and Sy lived them. Now you get to experience what it’s like to BE them. Relationships, dating, parenting, emotional and physical changes, career quandaries, parties -- you'll hear it all just as it happened. Out April 28, from Lemonada Media’s BEING Studios: This is audio

Apr 22, 2022 • 3:00

Last Day Preview: Everyone Out Here is Armed

Last Day Preview: Everyone Out Here is Armed

In episode 1, our team travels to Montana, where cowboy culture reigns supreme, everyone is armed, and 86% of firearm deaths are suicides. There, we meet a couple that represents all the contradictions at the root of America’s gun debate: One is a suicide prevention advocate, and the other is the most adamant Second Amendment supporter we’ve ever met. Plus, our team tries out shooting some big-ass guns.  To hear the rest of this episode of Last Day, search for Last Day wherever you are listeni

Apr 6, 2022 • 22:47

From Bad to Worse: COVID’s Toll on a Top Child Care Center

From Bad to Worse: COVID’s Toll on a Top Child Care Center

We are excited to share another Lemonada Media show you will love. It's called No One Is Coming to Save Us and it tackles the American child care crisis. No One Is Coming to Save Us has new episodes out every Thursday. Gloria is back and ready to tackle America’s child care crisis head-on. To kick off season 2, she calls up Lauren Cook, CEO of Ellis Early Learning in Boston. We met Lauren back in season 1, where she walked us through the nitty gritty of how much it costs to operate a child care

Mar 24, 2022 • 38:53

Introducing: Ear Hustle

Introducing: Ear Hustle

Visiting a loved one in prison is both emotionally intense and constrained by countless rules — from how much PDA is too much PDA, to what kind of candy you can eat inside. One year after California prison authorities suspended in-person visits due to COVID-19, we bring you stories from and about visiting rooms, and hear how families are adjusting to video “visits.” Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Find a full list of episode credits at earhustlesq.com. As always, than

Nov 10, 2021 • 50:20

Introducing: Life Jolt

Introducing: Life Jolt

Life Jolt - prison slang for a life sentence - examines the lives of women navigating Canada’s correctional system. The team gained unprecedented access to the Grand Valley Institution prison, the federal pen for women in Ontario, for a full year. They followed women going into prison for the first time, spoke with lifers who have been there for years, and parolees as they left. Hosted by Rosemary Green, a former inmate herself, Life Jolt focuses on individual women’s stories and the

Nov 3, 2021 • 36:11

Listen to This: Believe Her

Listen to This: Believe Her

Believe Her is true crime, upside down. In September 2017, young mom Nikki Addimando shot and killed her partner, Chris Grover. She was sentenced to nineteen years to life in prison for murder. Through rare access to police audio, a month-long trial, conversations with Nikki, and original reporting, journalist Justine van der Leun lays out the killing, the evidence, and the aftermath. As this six-part series unfolds, listeners will put together different pieces of a disturbing puzzle. One thing

Oct 21, 2021 • 48:13

Collect Call. Kyle Murphy x Jesse Williams

Collect Call. Kyle Murphy x Jesse Williams

“Wash It Off.” Written by Kyle Murphy. Performed by Jesse Williams. Kyle chats with his friend (and series executive producer) Aaron Bergman a few weeks ahead of his release about his political activism and fully realizing his literary dreams after a decade inside the system. “Some people might feel like they’ve written me off, but I’ve got news for them - that s*** is incorrect. I got a bright future ahead of me.” - Kyle Murphy Written Off

Sep 29, 2021 • 44:43

Ultimate Freedom. Ramon Escobar x Angelique Cabral

Ultimate Freedom. Ramon Escobar x Angelique Cabral

“My People.” Written by Ramon Escobar. Performed by Angelique Cabral. Ramon is quick to thank InsideOUT Writers for helping him make the transition from feared gang member to highly-successful business owner who happily employs other IOW alums. “I'm in a different place now where I don't have to hide this other person anymore - it's part of who I've become.” - Ramon Escobar Written Off contains mature language and themes and may not be appropriate for

Sep 22, 2021 • 28:12

Inhaling Memories. Frank Jimenez x Danny Ramirez

Inhaling Memories. Frank Jimenez x Danny Ramirez

“2nd.” Written by Frank Jimenez. Performed by Danny Ramirez. Frank is putting his mentor’s sage advice to good use by prioritizing his and his family’s happiness and working towards leaving his own unique mark on Hollywood. ‘My writings are like little track markers showing me I'm on the right path, even though I might not see it right then and there.’ - Frank Jimenez Written Off contains mature language and themes and may not be appr

Sep 15, 2021 • 23:40

Ghetto Royalty. Daniel Bisuano x Julio Torres

Ghetto Royalty. Daniel Bisuano x Julio Torres

“Second Chances.” Written by Daniel Bisuano. Performed by Julio Torres. Daniel is determined to leave his turbulent past behind by living authentically and pursuing each opportunity that presents itself in his quest to become a screenwriter. “When I started to write, I started to not only unpack all the pain that I had inside, but I started to create new, happy memories and give back to my community.” - Daniel Bisuano. Find Daniel on Twitter at @

Sep 8, 2021 • 27:09

Real Leo. Taylor Lytle x Issa Rae

Real Leo. Taylor Lytle x Issa Rae

“Everybody Knows That Time Will Pass You By.” Written by Taylor Lytle. Performed by Issa Rae. Taylor is all smiles as she owns her pronounced presence in the world and continues exercising her “revolutionary” methods as a criminal justice activist. “Writing is too rewarding to ever think of a life without it.” - Taylor Lytle Find Taylor on Instagram at @shesobeasty. Written Off contains mature language and themes and may not be

Sep 1, 2021 • 21:58

Jiggy Stuff. Lionel Tate x LaRoyce Hawkins

Jiggy Stuff. Lionel Tate x LaRoyce Hawkins

“I’m Still Trying to Find Out.” Written by Lionel Tate. Performed by LaRoyce Hawkins. Lionel embodies healthy living both personally and professionally by honoring his truth on paper and devoting himself to his successful vegan catering company. “I don't feel like I'm in a position where I have to lie to the paper because basically I'm just lying to myself.” - Lionel Tate Find Lionel on Instagram at @takemoney_chef and @tasty_tates.

Aug 25, 2021 • 27:20

The Unfit. Olivia Carrasco x Dascha Polanco

The Unfit. Olivia Carrasco x Dascha Polanco

“The Unfit.” Written by Olivia Carrasco. Performed by Dascha Polanco. Olivia is getting reaccustomed to her life “on the outs” and finding her voice amongst friends and family at InsideOUT Writers. “Whether you're heard or not, writing is getting out your thoughts without judgment - I find freedom in that.” - Olivia Carrasco Written Off contains mature language and themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To hear a bleeped

Aug 18, 2021 • 32:34

Borrowed Time. John Rodriguez x Karamo Brown

Borrowed Time. John Rodriguez x Karamo Brown

“Time.” Written by John Rodriguez. Performed by Karamo Brown. John is heavily conflicted by the freedom afforded him with an early commutation, leaving him stuck between missing his “family” on the inside and deciphering what’s truly real among folks on the outside. “Writing has the role of regrounding me, being honest with myself and calling myself out a lot - it's like a remolding tool.” - John Rodriguez Find John on Instagram at @steady_

Aug 11, 2021 • 34:34

Good Wolf. Dee Davis x Jay Ellis

Good Wolf. Dee Davis x Jay Ellis

“Untitled.” Written by Dee Davis. Performed by Jay Ellis. After losing loved ones to COVID this past year, Dee is now living in Vegas and finding meaning in teaching other writers of similarly troubled backgrounds. “When you write, take the mask off - be you and just write.” - Dee Davis Find Dee on Instagram at @dcddx821. Written Off contains mature language and themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To hear a bleeped v

Aug 4, 2021 • 22:50

Woman Anew. Yahniie Bridges x Yvonne Orji

Woman Anew. Yahniie Bridges x Yvonne Orji

“Untitled.” Written by Yahniie Bridges. Performed by Yvonne Orji. Even though Yahniie has temporarily left writing and performance behind, she still understands how they’ve each been a saving grace for her, especially after the last few trying years. “Although I don't put pen to paper very often, it's something that I know is in me.” - Yahniie Bridges Written Off contains mature language and themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To

Jul 28, 2021 • 28:26

El Artista. Jimmy Valdez x John Legend

El Artista. Jimmy Valdez x John Legend

“I Am Great.” Written by Jimmy Valdez. Performed by John Legend. Jimmy is finding his true artistic voice through various creative mediums, from acting and modeling, to launching his Mexican corrido music career under the name El Artista. “Writing is therapy for me. It's also like a guide for me now when I'm trying to accomplish any goals - it’s a map.” - Jimmy Valdez Find Jimmy on Instagram at @itsjimmy-valdez and on TikTok at @_el_artista_. &nb

Jul 21, 2021 • 25:25

Silent Love. Candice Price x Keke Palmer

Silent Love. Candice Price x Keke Palmer

"Silent Love." Written by Candice Price. Performed by Keke Palmer. After years of dwelling in the silence of her survivorship, Candice is spirited and joyful, living in her truth as a proud Black queer woman. “When I started writing, I found the way to heal from my childhood trauma. And I found a different coping skill on how to release my emotion.” - Candice Price Find Candice on Instagram at @tazzyp86 and blkcandice on Snapchat. Written Off contains

Jul 14, 2021 • 31:05

15 Years. Jimmy Wu x Randall Park

15 Years. Jimmy Wu x Randall Park

“Untitled.” Written by Jimmy Wu. Performed by Randall Park. Jimmy runs the organization that saved his life years ago when he was a youth who felt lost in the system: InsideOUT Writers. Today, he’s confronting the pain and effects of his incarceration while still managing to set an example for his IOW family. “If I was never introduced to this outlet through writing, I wouldn’t be here.” - Jimmy Wu Find Jimmy on Instagram at @unapologetical

Jul 14, 2021 • 41:23

Introducing: Written Off

Introducing: Written Off

A 13-part series that shines a light on young writers who found their voice inside the U.S. prison system. Hosted by Walter Thompson-Hernández (California Love, The New York Times) and featuring notable creatives like John Legend, Issa Rae, Jay Ellis, Keke Palmer, Julio Torres, and many more reading their work. Premieres July 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 2021 • 3:29

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