Tin Can Phone Podcast

Tin Can Phone Podcast

Tin Can Phone began with Armon interviewing 12 currently incarcerated men from inside Columbia River Correctional Institution for a book project called Great American Stories. In the process of their interviews with Armon, each participant came to understand something about themselves that they had not thought of before, leaving a singular mark on the project that could only come from their insights. Queaz and Joseph were interviewed by Armon early on in the project, and began to hang around for other interviews. Incrementally becoming more involved with the project, the resulting conversations were unlike those they were having with the guys on their block, or anywhere in life before.The three remained in contact with Michael as they began to parole. At the beginning of the pandemic the Tin Can Phone team started recording episodes online over Zoom. The content that was recorded in 2018 inside prison remains in bondage awaiting approval for use.

Episodes

March 4, 2024 56 mins

Co-curators Nina Amstutz & Cleo Davis join Michael on this episode of Tin Can Phone and break down the inspiration for the Policing Justice multimedia art instillation and exhibition at the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art.

 

Information here: https://pica.org/events/policingjustice

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Michael and Buddy are catching up, reflecting on the legacy of our lost friend and co-host and looking forward to events to come. 

Be sure to check out the art exhibition at the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art here: https://pica.org/events/policingjustice

This episode also features a section in the end with music produced by currently and formerly incarcerated adults in custody.

 

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January 4, 2024 55 mins

Will Power is a peer mentor and former confident of our beloved founder Armon.

In this episode will speaks of the obstacles that face those impacted by post incarceration and addiction. 

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Hear the voice of one of Armon's closest family members and friends.

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This episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Armon, our friend co-founder and dear friend. In this episode the team is reflecting on Armon's life, impact, and the legacy he leaves behind. Additionally the team is using this as an opportunity to unpack the complex topic of addiction and the Fentanyl epidemic in Portland.

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It is with the heaviest hearts that we are publishing this episode, just a few weeks after the sudden passing of our beloved friend and founder of Tin Can Phone, Armon.

Since its inception, Tin Can Phone has always been a dedicated space to uplifting voices of formerly incarcerated people and bringing value to a shared understanding of those experiences and the systems and institutions that make up the prison industrial complex. Ov...

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We're kicking off season 3  with a fantastic first episode, and the return of an old host!

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Michael, Blue, and Queaz are wrapping up Season Two and dropping some teasers as the crew delves ever deeper down into the Tin Can.

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June 5, 2023 56 mins

Adam Gregg pt. 2 | Tin Can Phone Ep 11 Season 2

 

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Adam Gregg Joins Tin Can Phone

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Non-unanimous Juries Part 2.ft. Tacuma Jackson

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November 30, 2022 56 mins

Still looking for a House  | Season 2 Episode 7

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Finishing up a conversation about housing at Holy Beans and bringing on a special guest to talk about what it's like trying to find housing after incarceration.

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October 24, 2022 43 mins

 Tin Can PhoneMichael, Blue, and Queaz are live at Holy Beans Coffee in Portland talking about what it's like finding a house post incarceration.

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October 24, 2022 54 mins

An old friend joins teh podcast in this special episode of Tin Can Phone!

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The Tin Can Phone crew is sitting down with guest Kirk Charlton to discuss what it's like being your own boss out in the world after prison and the impact that art and the creative process can have on a person's life and mental health. 

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August 9, 2022 62 mins

TCP S2 Episode 2 More Than One Man

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July 6, 2022 58 mins

Season 2 is Here! Catching up with the crew!

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The crew reflects on where they are today and the journey through season 1.

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