Behind Gray Walls
Behind Gray Walls
“Behind Gray Walls” is a podcast featuring stories from the men and women who lived and worked at the Old Idaho State Penitentiary. Each week, Anthony, Samuel, and Skye explore prisoners whose crimes led them to serve time at the "Old Pen." Their history is explored in depth and compared to corrections topics faced in communities today. To support this podcast, visit: https://history.idaho.gov/donate/donation-payment/
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Behind Gray Walls episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Behind Gray Walls for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Behind Gray Walls episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Stool Pigeon Saturday - Jeremy Ward
Behind Gray Walls
09/07/19 • 82 min
Skye and Anthony interview Jeremy Ward, a Correctional Officer at ISCC (Idaho State Correctional Center), a 2,170-bed men's prison south of Boise. It houses inmates in minimum-security, medium-security and close-custody. Jeremy's great grandfather worked as a guard at the Old Pen, and his grandfather grew up as a child on the prison grounds. He compares his work experience to that of his grandfather's, and provides insight into the life of a modern day Correctional Officer.
EP 75 - Moncisco And Norwood
Behind Gray Walls
12/06/22 • 100 min
Our second episode with guest co-host Samuel features the stories of a young woman whose live was plagued with tragedy, including her husband’s death at the hands of her brother #11828 Philnoma Moncisco (Robbery) and a young man whose search for wealth and success in a large polygamous family ended in a prison sentence #587 David Norwood (Murder in the 2nd Degree). This episode includes graphic descriptions of a violent attack. Listener discretion is advised.
Stool Pigeon Saturday - Camille Daw On Ralph Poindexter
Behind Gray Walls
09/30/23 • 61 min
In this Stool Pigeon Saturday recorded in 2022, Anthony interviews then Old Pen tour guide Camille Daw, who tells the exciting and tragic story of Ralph Poindexter #12596 (Grand Larceny). Camille now works as the Program and Outreach Manager at the Minidoka National Historic Site.
Ep 6 - Parsley And Thomas
Behind Gray Walls
08/06/19 • 58 min
Skye and Anthony profile Unintentional Serial Bigamist #6626 Daisy Elizabeth Himm Parsley (Bigamy) and Stone Carver Graffiti Artist #448 William H. Thomas (Manslaughter). Trigger Warning Content Includes: Murder, Violence.
Ep 2 - Kensler And Stevens
Behind Gray Walls
07/09/19 • 74 min
Skye and Anthony profile Women’s Ward influencer #565 Josie Kensler (Murder in the 2nd Degree) and Spiritualist #4156 Sam Stevens (Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses). Trigger Warning Content includes: Murder, Violence, Abortion
Ep 87 - "Teton" Jackson And Canton
Behind Gray Walls
11/21/23 • 50 min
In this week's special episode, Skye comes to the episode empty-handed (school is hard) and Anthony-less (work is hard) and instead comments on Samuel's masterful telling of #111 William "Teton" Jackson (Grand Larceny) whose story intersects with a crucial event in Wyoming history and the controversial Sheriff Frank Canton. Photo: Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Collection: 1958.0003.001P
Stool Pigeon Saturday - Jennifer Hills On The Stricker Homesite and Rock Creek Station
Behind Gray Walls
10/14/23 • 52 min
In this Stool Pigeon Saturday, Anthony interviews Jennifer Hills, President of the Friends of Stricker, and discusses the fascinating history of Rock Creek Station and the Stricker Homesite which served as a stopping point along the Oregon Trail. It is a must see for anyone interested in Idaho and Oregon Trail History. To learn more: facebook.com/friendsofstricker/ friendsofstricker.org/ https://history.idaho.gov/stricker/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD6ndFjbCY8 To volunteer: [email protected]
Stool Pigeon Saturday - Franziska Borders On Wilmbusse's Letter
Behind Gray Walls
03/18/23 • 35 min
In this Stool Pigeon Saturday, Anthony sits down with Franziska Borders, Adjunct of German at Boise State University. Franziska translated a censored letter sent to German farmer turned hypnotist turned murderer Henry Wilmbusse #852 covered in Ep 30 of the podcast. Visit our Facebook group to see the letter and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/behindgraywalls. Special thanks to the artist Spooky Dinosaur (Nathan Veibell) for donating money to make this translation happen! https://www.thespookydinosaur.com/ Donations allow us to pursue special projects and improve the quality of the podcast. Listen to Wilmbusse's story here: https://soundcloud.com/behindgraywalls/ep-30-wilmbusse-and-proud
EP 30 - Wilmbusse And Proud
Behind Gray Walls
05/26/20 • 100 min
In the last episode of Season 3, Anthony and Skye talk about a man whose journey into hypnotism literally made him crazy #852 Henry Wilmbusse (Murder in the Second Degree) and a woman whose sister compared her to Jesus Christ (uhhh....okay....) #8760 Lena Pink Proud (Procurement for Abortion). Trigger Warnings include Gun violence, Suicide, and Abortion.
Stool Pigeon Saturday - Said Bowen On Ernesto Blanco
Behind Gray Walls
04/25/20 • 19 min
In this episode of Stool Pigeon Saturday, Anthony sits down with Old Pen tour guide Said Bowen who tells one of his favorite stories from the prison cemetery.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Behind Gray Walls have?
Behind Gray Walls currently has 163 episodes available.
What topics does Behind Gray Walls cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Behind Gray Walls?
The episode title 'EP 30 - Wilmbusse And Proud' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Behind Gray Walls?
The average episode length on Behind Gray Walls is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of Behind Gray Walls released?
Episodes of Behind Gray Walls are typically released every 6 days.
When was the first episode of Behind Gray Walls?
The first episode of Behind Gray Walls was released on Jun 20, 2019.
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