Chess in Prison, Music behind Bars
03/24/25 • 51 min
In this second episode, Graceann Bennett interviews author Gregory Roberts about the lighter side of incarceration, most notably the sport of Chess in prison, and the joy that Music brings us, even in the darkest places. From making his own chessboards to playing Master level opponents, from hosting his own a capella "radio station" to assembling killer playlists on a jailbroken MP3 player, Roberts recounts the wild stories that built his character in the depths of prison.
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In this second episode, Graceann Bennett interviews author Gregory Roberts about the lighter side of incarceration, most notably the sport of Chess in prison, and the joy that Music brings us, even in the darkest places. From making his own chessboards to playing Master level opponents, from hosting his own a capella "radio station" to assembling killer playlists on a jailbroken MP3 player, Roberts recounts the wild stories that built his character in the depths of prison.
order your copy of the book today at piratesoldierking.com
Previous Episode
What is Pirate Soldier King? Chaos & Redemption
This first episode explores both the origin of the book title "Pirate Soldier King" as well as the fundamental change of character that Roberts experienced during his 6 years of imprisonment, including more than 2 years in solitary confinement due to repeated (thwarted) escape attempts.
order your copy of the book today at piratesoldierking.com
Next Episode
Manhood : in Prison, and in the Free
In this third episode, Graceann Bennett interviews author Gregory Roberts about how the ideals of manhood and self-identity are embodied in the all-male prison population, a group that is almost all alpha-males, forced to live together in tight quarters. They then contrast this with how men have been emasculated in 21st Century Western Culture, and talk about how "old-school" manhood might be able to inform and guide today's younger generations.
order your copy of the book today at piratesoldierking.com
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