In this episode, Myra counts down the days until her husband's release and gets into the complexities of solitary confinement - clarifying misconceptions, while describing the harsh realities her husband faces, including loss of personal belongings, the strain of isolation, and the impact on his mental health. Myra shares how she and her husband communicate through coded letters to avoid censorship, maintaining their connection despite the oppressive environment.

Myra paints a vivid picture of life as a prison wife, emphasizing the ongoing struggle against the dehumanizing aspects of the prison system. She draws parallels between military spouses and prison spouses, noting the unique challenges faced by those with incarcerated loved ones.

EPISODE CREDITS

Intro voices in order of appearance:

Lex Ward

Kassandra Voss

Joellen Terranova

Davonna Dehay

Episode:

Myra: La Tisha Conto

Myra’s Husband: Ronald Auguste

Commercial Voice: Benita Robledo

CO Johnson: Dalina Michaels

Tearful Visitor: Davonna Dehay

Tads: Jessica Andres

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In the inaugural episode of "Involved," Myra introduces listeners to the harsh realities faced by prison wives and families of the incarcerated. Broadcasting from the parking lot of Theirway Heights Prison, Myra launches ‘Prison Wife Radio’ and shares her personal experiences and observations, shedding light on the systemic issues within the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the broader criminal punishment system. Topics covered in this episode include parking lot dynamics, prison politics, and community support.

Episode Credits:

Intro voices In order of appearance:

Lex Ward

Kassandra Voss

Joellen Terranova

Davonna Dehay

Episode:

Myra: La Tisha Conto

Female Visitor Voice: Joellen Terranova

Concerned Visitor: Caren Hill

Additional Voice: Holly Gumpke

Crowd Voice: Nathan Keyes

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Involved is a 12-episode podcast using education, humor, and heart to deep dive into the criminal legal system: You’ll learn about cell tags, laugh about contraband jalapeños, and love rooting for our lead Myra and her husband as she works to support him, and the more than 2 million people incarcerated in the United States of America. Involved is the story about the people who visit prison, and the hidden (intentionally!) costs of incarceration in all of our lives. It is especially timely given this administration’s rapidly expanding carceral system. Episode 1 "Welcome to Prison Wife Radio" is available January 15th, 2026.

Support the show

To continue learning about the experiences of families impacted by incarceration and the broader issues we touched on today, check out our website: Https://InvolvedPod.com

There you can find our reading/learning recommendations, learn how to support the show, and check out other episodes.