Strangest Fruit

Strangest Fruit

Strangest Fruit is one of the hottest new podcasts out in this world. Hosted and created by Didontae Farmer, Strangest Fruit brings you where nobody else has access to. Hit Subscribe and follow us on this journey.

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May 30, 2024 77 mins

Welcome back to another powerful episode of Strangest Fruit! 🎙️ In this episode, host Didontae Farmer sits down with Compton's own 2SWIFT and HONCHO. These talented rappers open up about their journeys, the struggles they've faced, and the inspiration behind their music. From the streets of Compton to the studio, 2SWIFT and HONCHO share their unique perspectives on life, creativity, and the power of music to spark change. This can...

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Join us on the latest episode of the Strangest Fruit Podcast as one of the most important journalists of our generation, Cerise Castle, sits down with Didontae Farmer. Produced by Heardstudio @heardstudio Cerise Castle is a Los Angeles-based journalist specializing in arts & culture, civil rights, criminal justice, and human interest stories. She is renowned for writing the first history of deputy gangs inside the Los Angeles C...

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Tune in to a riveting episode of the Strangest Fruit Podcast, hosted by Heard Studio, where we have an exclusive interview with Lori Rothschild Ansaldi. Lori is the Founder and President of Stolen Voices and the CEO of Big City TV, where she creates compelling unscripted content with a focus on true crime. She's also the co-host of the popular podcast "The System" alongside Kim Kardashian.

In this in-depth conversation, Lori shares...

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In this very special season two premiere of Strangest Fruit Podcast, Didontae Farmer sits down with Los Angeles County District Attorney, George Gascón. We get straight to the truth. This is the real story of his decorated career as a police officer, public safety veteran and District Attorney. George Gascón's life story is truly remarkable, illustrating a powerful journey from an immigrant child with humble beginnings to a key fig...

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February 23, 2024 95 mins

On the season one finale of Strangest Fruit Podcast, Didontae Farmer sits down with Bay Area hiphop legend, Mistah F.A.B. at his Dope Era flagship store. The insight, honesty and vulnerability that F.A.B. brings to the conversation is mind-blowing. Never afraid to be an innovator, Mistah F.A.B. brings it all to this exclusive interview. Much love to our Bay family, Factz and Mistah F.A.B. for giving us the chance to have this beaut...

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This may be one of the best of the Strangest Fruit podcast episodes yet. Ex-rampart cop Ruben Palomares sits down and spills the secrets of a crooked cop. Training day, Rampart, you've heard the Hollywood angel now it's time to hear it from the horses mouth. He spent time in prison for what he did on the streets. This is the real story behind the Rampart scandal. Only on the Strangest Fruit Podcast. Produced by Heard Studio. This i...

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January 28, 2024 39 mins

Dive into riveting tales and raw realities of U.S prison life in this captivating episode of "Stranger Fruit Podcast". Explore the fierce prison hierarchies, racial tensions, challenging survival strategies, and the legacy of revolutionary figures like George Jackson. Understand the controversial role of prison guards and the cold political dynamics within prison walls. This episode is your window to witness the daunting world of c...

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January 4, 2024 98 mins

This is a special one for us. Listen to Daniel's riveting story and his path to redemption and love. 

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January 4, 2024 51 mins

Strangest Fruit sits down with the man on the frontline of juvenile justice reform in Los Angeles. 

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January 4, 2024 119 mins

Carlos is an incredible man, father and example of how we should carry ourselves. Enjoy this one! Strangest Fruit Podcast! 

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December 12, 2023 72 mins

Heard Studio and Strangest Fruit Podcast present the Compton Innocence Initiative live at Cal State State University Los Angeles. Thank you to the LA Innocence Project and Project Rebound for making this happen! Everyone who was supposed to be there was there. This is our first live podcast and we're gearing up to do many more. We appreciate the support and we're locked and loaded for 2024. 

 

This project will explore and expose t...

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November 29, 2023 52 mins

Another special episode of Strangest Fruit. Brian James and Didontae Farmer sit down with Mikey Campos. He's a brilliant artist and person. He's our friend and brother and he gave us Heard Studio tattoos before the interview. Enjoy and much love. Stay safe out there.

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November 23, 2023 96 mins

This is a special one for us. Elizabeth Calvin is an advocate, lawyer and legend. She's the reason a lot of people are home with their families this holiday season. Brian sits down with her one on one in this full circle moment. The first time he met her, he was standing in a cage the size of a phone booth in the Corcoran SHU...

Elizabeth Calvin is the senior advocate in the Children’s Rights Division and an attorney with experienc...

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“I Still Have Some Life Left” In the final and third episode of our Wrongful Conviction series, Brian and Didontae dive into the wrongful conviction of Lamont Kellum Jr. Using the gang narrative and no physical evidence the Compton Court convicted Lamont of a murder that he had nothing to do with. Join us on this journey of bringing him and Chris home to their children by following the progress of the Compton Innocence Initiative. ...

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In Episode Two of our wrongful conviction series Brian and Didontae sit down with Christopher Stone's mother, the beautiful and powerful, Christal Chappell. She dives deep into her son's wrongful conviction and the damage it has caused on their family. Chris is currently sitting in prison for a murder he didn't commit... Stay tuned for episode three featuring Lamont Kellum Jr.'s story.

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In the very first Strangest Fruit limited series, the team dives deep into the wrongful convictions of three men, two of which are still in prison. The series kicks off with Franky Carillo and his twenty year struggle to free himself after he was framed by the Lynwood Sheriff's department at sixteen years old. He spent twenty years in prison for a murder he didn't commit... This series will also launch the The Compton Innocence Ini...

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October 9, 2023 84 mins

In this special episode, the Strangest Fruit family go to The Bay to chop it up with some heavyweights. Kicking things off in San Francisco, Prezi and Ski bring us to where they grew, Hunters Point. Much love to the whole family up there and special shout out to our brother Factz. 

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Another special episode for us. Brian and Didontae sit down with DeJohn Craig for one of the best episodes yet!

 

DeJohn Craig, is a formerly incarcerated man who is seeking to use his story and experience to uplift the community. After serving 16 years of a life sentence, DeJohn created a community based nonprofit organization that provides serv...

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September 7, 2023 83 mins

Brian and Didontae sit down with Xavier Contreras, founder of Second Chance Apparel. They dive into prison, life, family and second chances. Please rate and share! Much love. 

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August 20, 2023 83 mins

In this very special episode, Brian and Didontae sit down with Compton rap legend, Iam2swiftdagreat. This one hits close to home. Family and a huge partnership coming soon. 

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