Retired Prison Corrections Officer-Todd

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  • @ToddyPhilly
    @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2719

    Thanks for the interview Mark appreciate it Much Love to everyone that Watched even the Haters😂😂.

    • @joekennedy5110
      @joekennedy5110 Рік тому +77

      respect

    • @YZFMANIAC08
      @YZFMANIAC08 Рік тому +89

      respect mate, ignore the haters, cant please everyone

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +28

      @@joekennedy5110 Thanks Joe

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +29

      Thanks buddy yes sir agreed.​@@YZFMANIAC08

    • @nhlibra
      @nhlibra Рік тому +32

      I dated a C.O. for a few years. My father's cousin also did that for 30 years, ran the shootng range where i live. I understand your interview 100%. Mark kept calling you a prison guard, so annoying! That term hasn't been used for 3 decades or more. Happy Retirement 😀

  • @cryonsjr
    @cryonsjr Рік тому +2581

    I've worked in corrections for 20 years as a CO. This guy told zero lies, he was telling my story.

    • @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life
      @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life Рік тому +23

      ❤ that is interesting!

    • @Justin-rm8fz
      @Justin-rm8fz Рік тому +59

      I was locked up last year and one of the guards admitted to me that he was on meth

    • @worm6948
      @worm6948 Рік тому +78

      @@Justin-rm8fz and I guarantee he was bringing drugs in for someone. I don’t know how other states work, but in PA the guards bring more drugs in than the visitors or mail.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Рік тому +19

      ​@Worm Actually, you can't say that for sure. It sounds like he's really against drugs. Just because some guards bring in drugs doesn't mean they all do.
      I've had quite a few guys' stories on both sides - super interesting. They said having someone throw drugs over the fence or by drone is the most common way. No doubt is different everywhere, but between that and janitors, teachers, etc., there are plenty of other ways to score drugs. It's crazy.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Рік тому +2

      Wow ! Sorry to hear that !

  • @samrusoff
    @samrusoff Рік тому +895

    loved how quickly he answered. no hesitation, straight to the point, he's got a good memory.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +20

      Most definitely be on the lookout for Part 2 🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥🔥

    • @sadlife8495
      @sadlife8495 Рік тому +2

      @@ToddyPhilly oh shit nice, ignore my other comment asking for a part 2! lol

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2

      @@sadlife8495 lol ok

    • @anon7843
      @anon7843 Рік тому

      His nut went down the toilet. I have no idea where it is now.

    • @jdspublic
      @jdspublic Рік тому +6

      Its easy when youre 100

  • @nickbloom6861
    @nickbloom6861 Рік тому +927

    Please do more interviews with this guy. He is straight to the point and has a hardcore-level of brutal honesty. Rare to see that with anyone these days. I think I am not alone when I say I want to hear more of what he has to say.

    • @Melanie-le6mw
      @Melanie-le6mw Рік тому +8

      Facts !

    • @glennsmith3303
      @glennsmith3303 Рік тому +5

      agree. More with this guy, please.

    • @sunlotus8
      @sunlotus8 Рік тому +5

      Agree! Only someone who's been there knows what's going on. And I think Todd understands the big picture

    • @kookadams85
      @kookadams85 Рік тому +2

      Yep 💯

    • @aab350z
      @aab350z Рік тому

      Yeah, it's great until we say something honest that offends you. Then you hate us forever for being real and not lying to your face, like everyone else does... which is the reason why most people lie in the first place.

  • @ronnielopez3267
    @ronnielopez3267 Рік тому +104

    Being c/o for the state of Texas for 15 years myself, when he said "everything," he means EVERYTHING.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +3

      Yes indeed 🍻🍻🍻🍻

    • @theriddlerUSA
      @theriddlerUSA 7 місяців тому

      Which prison did you work in Texas. Just curious, I live in Texas.

    • @ronnielopez3267
      @ronnielopez3267 7 місяців тому

      Sanders Estes State State Jail and Willacy State Jail.

    • @theriddlerUSA
      @theriddlerUSA 7 місяців тому

      @@ronnielopez3267 That's a scary place.

    • @ronnielopez3267
      @ronnielopez3267 7 місяців тому

      @theriddlerUSA not really, but anything is possible at any given moment. And with time you'll eventually come across all kinds of scenarios.

  • @deleebrubeck1577
    @deleebrubeck1577 Рік тому +945

    There are success stories of people who spent time in prison. My daughter was a meth addict and got 3 years in Fed Prison and it was the best thing that could have happened. A CO took her under his wing and taught her to weld. She got out and got a job, then joined the union as an apprentice, journeyed out in 3 years and is a well respected welder. She is currently taking classes to become a welding inspector. It's been almost 10 years, and I couldn't be more proud of her. She would be a great interview! She has done and seen it all!

    • @dieselryder78
      @dieselryder78 Рік тому +11

      You sound like you're in alberta

    • @tdeo2141
      @tdeo2141 Рік тому +40

      It’s always encouraging to hear about the success stories.

    • @wavyxxbaby
      @wavyxxbaby Рік тому +29

      Congrats to your daughter that’s outstanding

    • @deleebrubeck1577
      @deleebrubeck1577 Рік тому +16

      @@wavyxxbaby Thanks!

    • @guitarplayer1495
      @guitarplayer1495 Рік тому +6

      mainly of what the person was convicted for, some of them are convicted of murder, gun charges, etc, and majority of employers don't wanna hire someone who think is/can be dangeous. usually the ones that aren't successful have really heavy charges

  • @brsvideos8143
    @brsvideos8143 Рік тому +439

    You can tell by the quick and detailed way he talks that he's good at thinking on his feet and assessing info on the spot.

    • @vordt4139
      @vordt4139 Рік тому +8

      Calculated.

    • @mhia4
      @mhia4 Рік тому +11

      Yeah he came off a little slow at first but his answers are sharp as a knife.

    • @andrewframe5165
      @andrewframe5165 Рік тому +6

      @@mhia4 it’s hard to just start telling your story unprompted, I feel that was more what was happening. Once he started getting specific questions he started elaborating more

    • @johnnyappleseed2058
      @johnnyappleseed2058 Рік тому

      He is as fat as you are delusional, he is only quick to sit on his fat butt and eat!

    • @Factchecker9111
      @Factchecker9111 Рік тому +3

      ​@@poopinfinoopin4907 don't be fooled by the big old guy. Some big old guys can surprise you. Never see em coming

  • @brendadooley3838
    @brendadooley3838 Рік тому +267

    I am retired from Illinois Corrections as a Parole Agent, 30 yrs. This was a good interview. Everything he said was spot on.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +16

      Thanks buddy stay safe enjoy retirement.

    • @Evolvingwithin777
      @Evolvingwithin777 Рік тому +2

      Wow! I’m sure you have dealt with some crazy individuals in Illinois. Did you work in that coliseum looking prison with the 360 degree view? I can’t remember what it’s called? You probably were there when Gacy huh?

    • @BlakeHouston-q2z
      @BlakeHouston-q2z Рік тому +1

      Worked at western for 5 years. Parole or a counselor spot were too many years away to make it worth it for me to stay.
      This guy is spot on though.

    • @Shana911
      @Shana911 Рік тому +1

      Hey I’m a IDOC officer and this was a great interview

  • @Thrillionaire.
    @Thrillionaire. Рік тому +88

    “You live life man. Whatever happens, happens. It’s meant to be.” I needed to hear this. Thanks Todd!

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +7

      Thanks buddy appreciate it Part 2 coming shortly 🍿🍿🍿🍿

    • @Evolvingwithin777
      @Evolvingwithin777 Рік тому +1

      It’s true! Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. That’s my favorite quote by John Lennon.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      @@Evolvingwithin777 Life is a Big Journey full of uncertainty but YOLO it while you live it.

    • @Evolvingwithin777
      @Evolvingwithin777 Рік тому +1

      @@ToddyPhilly I like that ☺️

  • @NWcpl
    @NWcpl Рік тому +485

    This guy is straight up telling you the way shit is. I spent 15 years working a prison. Retired. I can relate to EVERYTHING he said.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +14

      Thanks buddy appreciate it much love enjoy retirement be safe Part 2 coming 🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥🔥

    • @TomMot-z9j
      @TomMot-z9j Рік тому

      Ur full of it.

    • @ZenMonkeyGod
      @ZenMonkeyGod Рік тому +7

      ​@@TomMot-z9j Prove it, junior.

    • @jeffkaczmarek3577
      @jeffkaczmarek3577 Рік тому

      Being a parasite who signed up for a socialist jobs program where he kept people caged for victimless crimes and suckled from the teats of the taxpayers from your first day at the academy until the day of your overly pompus pig funeral parade is not something you should be proud of.

    • @SparkkPlugg1512
      @SparkkPlugg1512 Рік тому +5

      My oldest Son is in Level 4 in Michigan. He says it’s not like the movies, except the black gangs are always fighting one another. He made friends with everyone. Granted he’s 6’5” 260. Nobody gives him a hassle. Blows my mind yet makes me sad.

  • @jessemoody7313
    @jessemoody7313 Рік тому +192

    This guy carries himself real well. I respect people that get dealt a shitty hand in life but still choose to go down the right path. I hope he has landed another good job for him and his family.

    • @Arshin143
      @Arshin143 Місяць тому

      He said he got pensioned out so he doesn’t need to work if the pay from his pension is good

  • @aidanalberts4554
    @aidanalberts4554 Рік тому +610

    Definitely need a part two with Todd. Fascinating perspective

    • @god1692
      @god1692 Рік тому +20

      i agree, i liked how when he was asked if he learned any life lessons from working in the prision and he replied "no", and related his environment growing up and the lessons he learned form then helping him NOW. really logical responses, part 2 please!

    • @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life
      @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life Рік тому +2

      Definitely!

    • @M.STAR.MEDIA1
      @M.STAR.MEDIA1 Рік тому +2

      Yes, I agree 👍

    • @Freud_Mayweather
      @Freud_Mayweather Рік тому +1

      Damn y'all are simple. I was a rocket scientist u wanna interview me

    • @M.STAR.MEDIA1
      @M.STAR.MEDIA1 Рік тому +3

      @@Freud_Mayweather fuck no!

  • @Riskmangler
    @Riskmangler Рік тому +447

    Todd is alternately serious and hysterical. Interesting dude and totally candid. Great interview.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +17

      Thanks buddy wait for Part 2 🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥.

    • @email4664
      @email4664 Рік тому +4

      @@ToddyPhilly Thanks Todd, for your gift of gab, and hard work ethic. Hope the knees don't give you too much grief.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      @@email4664 Thanks for the kind words 3 surgeries later bone on bone but fuck it life goes on. As long as my penis works life’s good. Be on the lookout for Part 2 🍿🍿🍿🍿

    • @billyumbraskey8135
      @billyumbraskey8135 Рік тому

      regular dude

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +5

      @@billyumbraskey8135 Ok tool man wow seriously buddy. Keep drinking that haterade.

  • @bailey-k6b
    @bailey-k6b Рік тому +170

    NEED Todd back again for sure. Want to hear more stories, this guy has great charisma!

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +6

      Thanks for the kind words Part 2 coming get your 🍿🍿🍿

    • @bailey-k6b
      @bailey-k6b Рік тому

      @@ToddyPhilly Love ittttt!!!!!

    • @Alexandria250
      @Alexandria250 Рік тому +1

      @@ToddyPhillyyes feel like I had a million more questions to ask!!!

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      @@Alexandria250 I got plenty of answers.

  • @colby8104
    @colby8104 Рік тому +957

    Todd seems like exactly whom I picture a prison guard to look and sound like. He should get into film.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +89

      😂😂 Hook it up you will be my agent I will give you 10%.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Рік тому +13

      Right? Put him in a movie.

    • @illatek
      @illatek Рік тому +9

      Exactly lol

    • @biancadotson3735
      @biancadotson3735 Рік тому +12

      @@ToddyPhilly I would really like to do a deeper documentary of your story…. Hmu your best wayyy #LetSgO

    • @frankyu6984
      @frankyu6984 Рік тому +6

      I was thinking of leaving the same comment but I thought it might be kind of rude...lol

  • @johnbraese9144
    @johnbraese9144 Рік тому +343

    This is a great interview. He is well spoken and truthful. I worked 13 years, the last five as a lieutenant in the prison system and then another three years as a parole officer. There is no rehabilitation, just corruption and high level officials making money.

    • @MR-nl8xr
      @MR-nl8xr Рік тому +4

      FUBAR.

    • @rjdavis7503
      @rjdavis7503 Рік тому +3

      Your wrong, Braese.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +7

      @@rjdavis7503 Stop Hating

    • @rjdavis7503
      @rjdavis7503 Рік тому +5

      @Todd It is not hating, but correcting, Todd. I am talking about the corruption and making money comment. To many checks and balances. No money to be had except overtime.

    • @enriquemartinez5158
      @enriquemartinez5158 Рік тому +3

      That’s absolutely true … California state prison is not prison any longer . It’s a total Fail but they got to make it sound and look good for the outsiders looking in.

  • @BridgetHillan
    @BridgetHillan Рік тому +77

    Did this profession. Retired. Female. Everything Todd shared is extremely true. Especially the gift of gab, in my case, that, good manners and always looking professional. It worked for me. Waay diff society & public cant imagine or they wouldnt be let out early. Tragically officers commit tons of suicides, alcoholism, cancers, health problems, high divorce, PTS, yet these people are completely ignored & still called guards! They are Corrections Officers & their lives mean something. Thank you both.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      So true most definitely 🍻🍻🍻

    • @theriddlerUSA
      @theriddlerUSA 7 місяців тому +1

      As a female I can't imagine being a prison guard. I would be terrified!!! You are brave. Glad you're retired. 😊

    • @Castro-su6hk
      @Castro-su6hk 6 місяців тому +1

      Corrections officer is funny because they go along to get along. I've only seen a few that stood on that shyt in there. Most just wanted to make it home and not create problems for themselves

    • @suzystone244
      @suzystone244 6 місяців тому

      Hi Mark.
      Todd.
      Straight up REAL.
      Prison systems are broken...like decades ago. Please have a follow-up on this ❤

  • @Thomas116-m2n
    @Thomas116-m2n Рік тому +186

    Inmates work out all the time. CO's don't. Knowing that, I ran, lifted, and studied MMA. I never tried to bully an inmate. When I worked in the facility, I found that letting your 'yes be yes and your no be no' was the best way to go. Make a fair decision and stick with it. Speak with respect but be decisive and firm. Don't play favorites. Call out a manipulator when you see one. That's what kept me going. That said, I hated working behind the fence.

    • @nhlibra
      @nhlibra Рік тому +23

      Yes, an X bf of mine was a CO, Im sure he has retired by now. He worked out as well because he told me sooooooo many COs were in bad shape, overweight, etc and when needing to do a take-down on someone strung out on drugs, you could get hurt. I used to tell him all the time how much I admired him for not bringing his work home with him. Neither of us did that, we both worked a lot of O.T., so our time was our time and no complaining about work. He used ton tell me all the time, "I'm just a paid babysitter for adults."
      I had a next-door-neighbor that worked with him, but different shift. He eventually got fired, crossed the line making "friendships" with inmates. The general public has no idea of that world inside the wire.

    • @tedijune6759
      @tedijune6759 Рік тому

      SFS116; For me, #MMA is sooooo worthwhile…Great for body-mind-soul…And I a person is forced, they can fuc* someone up…

    • @bodybong
      @bodybong Рік тому +9

      As a former inmate consistency is key. Either you're a cool CO or an ass but as long as you're always like that you gt respect. The wishy washy ones got no respect from us.
      But Yea, being fair is also key

    • @nhlibra
      @nhlibra Рік тому +4

      Understood! My old bf used to see an occaisonal x-inmate out in our community. There were always signs of both being happy to see each other. I felt very proud of him on those times, knowing how he kept things constant and real. He was a Pop Warner football coach. I probably dont need to say much more. He was a motivator and always tried to find something positive to say. And what was unreal is that he had a father that was never there for him, followed by an abusive stepfather.
      Lots of smiles, lots of handshakes back then. 😉

    • @user-zz5ze5rr3b
      @user-zz5ze5rr3b Рік тому +1

      “Fence”. Low level.

  • @worm6948
    @worm6948 Рік тому +116

    He looks like the kind of CO that came in, didn’t mess with anyone, didn’t do anything extra, and went home at the end of the night. Some take it too far and go on a power trip.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +8

      Exactly 💯

    • @uenragedbro
      @uenragedbro Рік тому +3

      There's one or two in each facility that are hated by inmates and COs alike. Those are the power tripping new guys that haven't seen what a person can do to another person yet.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      @@uenragedbro Yep got to keep the ego in check I got in at 35 so I was mature plus communication was also the key. I picked and chose my battles sometimes you got to do what you have to do.

  • @tmc1415
    @tmc1415 Рік тому +167

    This is a stand up guy. Sober. Hard working. Intelligent. Social. Respectable. And he looks like he can handle his own physically and socially. I think he helped a lot of humans in his time working

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +23

      Thanks TMC great words about me appreciate it much love back to you. I try to help people out especially the youth. Stay away from drugs and stay away from the shitty people. Watch Part 2 🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥🔥.

    • @seanbrennan5192
      @seanbrennan5192 Рік тому +5

      @@ToddyPhilly Part 2 would be sick man. Your stories were very interesting and I can tell you don’t BS like a lot of others on Marks channel do.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +6

      @@seanbrennan5192 Most definitely Sean appreciate the love buddy right back at you I got plenty of more.

    • @raf5710
      @raf5710 11 місяців тому +2

      @@ToddyPhilly Any suggestions for getting sober. I'm 28 and I've been addicted to weed and kratom for around 3 years. (I have a medical card in the state of Florida). I struggle to find something to commit to or choose to make a living. Never felt I was good at any particular thing so I just stick to retail. Any suggestions are welcome, thanks Todd, for your work as well.

  • @bobbullethalf
    @bobbullethalf Рік тому +162

    I was a corrections officer for a while and I wish everyone could do that job for a year. You would appreciate your freedom and peace of mind. Plus things would not be as bad as you think they are.

    • @shawnrusselld
      @shawnrusselld Рік тому +2

      Everyone should be a CO for at least a year

    • @jennifermitchell3070
      @jennifermitchell3070 Рік тому +1

      I can only imagine.

    • @Evolvingwithin777
      @Evolvingwithin777 Рік тому +5

      I would never want to be a co. Well once I thought about it. But my ex husband was afraid of what would happen to me. Because of the way I look. My sister was a co and she constantly had guys jerking in front of her. I don’t want that for myself.

    • @bobbullethalf
      @bobbullethalf Рік тому +1

      @@Evolvingwithin777, it was hard for women CO’s for sure. But they held their own.

    • @Evolvingwithin777
      @Evolvingwithin777 Рік тому +3

      @@bobbullethalf well you would have to. If you show fear to those men. It’s over for you. I don’t take shit. But people assume because I’m a girly girl that I would. It surprises them when they learn they can’t take my kindness for weakness. Plus I’m really witty. I use as a weapon.

  • @fleetsma5119
    @fleetsma5119 Рік тому +125

    He was keeping it real. I enjoyed this interview.

  • @tonyfontana8222
    @tonyfontana8222 Рік тому +132

    I'm a retired police officer, I was always amazed how the CO"s could be "locked up" with the inmates. Todd would have made a good street cop.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +32

      Thanks buddy I should of but it is what it is. We all have the should have.

    • @donnavargas1797
      @donnavargas1797 10 місяців тому +6

      Same here. I’d drop prisoners to corrections and thought those guards were crazy to be in there.

    • @thomasyoung9591
      @thomasyoung9591 2 місяці тому

      As a police officer I always thought that these guys deal with our end product. We lock them up then the CO’s have to deal with their insanity everyday. Certainly not an easy profession, God be with them.

  • @templar23
    @templar23 Рік тому +96

    It's not often you come across such a sober individual like Todd. Kudos, brother.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +5

      Thanks Brotha much love back at you.

    • @HelloIamClay
      @HelloIamClay Рік тому

      Sober? Guy talks like he's high as a kite.
      Guy is practically busting a nut at the chance to talk about a job he thinks made him a bad ass.

    • @gustercc
      @gustercc Рік тому +2

      @@ToddyPhilly you the realist MF on this show who isn’t a homeless, unstable, or a poor raging addict.

  • @grifyn882
    @grifyn882 Рік тому +7

    This popped up on my list, so I decided to watch it and participate at the end. I have stomach and brain cancer, fentanyl, meth and xan addiction, broke my neck 4 years ago and spinal injury cause car accident....yeah its a lots... I've big pain nonstop.
    I just did the exercise and feel no pain at all !
    I stopped all drugs for 7 days and any struggle, no more addiction...crazy !
    Doctors told me 10 days ago my cancers are cured.
    Its so powerful, I will be adding this to my daily routine.
    Thank you so much !!

  • @KAITLYN100390
    @KAITLYN100390 Рік тому +78

    Seems like the perfect person for such a challenging job. Someone with street knowledge, but strong enough to rise above and be unaffected. Great interview!

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the kind words much love.

    • @the661hero
      @the661hero Рік тому +1

      Street Knowledge driving Suzuki sidekicks with KMC wheels..lol

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      @@the661hero Damn man I had KMC on my Escort with two Fosgate speakers also had a Phantom top. Cruised from Whittier to Crenshaw. Clubbing at MR Jays to Florentine Gardens. Bumped Steve B to Marvin Gay. 😂😂😂

    • @nannybean8134
      @nannybean8134 Рік тому +1

      For some reason, I think he's a big teddy bear. I bet he fiercely protects his family and friends. He has a kind soul.😊

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      @@nannybean8134 Most definitely thank you one love back to you.

  • @teambitcoin7530
    @teambitcoin7530 Рік тому +399

    Finally, we got a guy that grew up in the hood and used it to his advantage

    • @genegene6570
      @genegene6570 Рік тому +16

      It's not a rare occurrence, unfortunately; the bad boy non-sense is more sensational and commercialized/exploited for profit (i.e., movies, music, etc.).

    • @M.STAR.MEDIA1
      @M.STAR.MEDIA1 Рік тому +2

      💯

    • @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life
      @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life Рік тому +1

      Right!!??

    • @christ1845
      @christ1845 Рік тому +2

      Yup Van nuys.

    • @The40Glock1
      @The40Glock1 Рік тому +5

      This guy's story is off he's a pathological liar that wants to see tough

  • @Mikeykaysuper
    @Mikeykaysuper Рік тому +30

    I am 57 now and I worked at DVI Prison in the late 90's and also supervised CDCR inmates in the State fire service for 17 plus years. It was always a challenge and a lot of good life experience. I managed to get out and retire by 50 to do other life things.

  • @Marduk616
    @Marduk616 Рік тому +93

    Todd's candid description of the life inside bars is eye opening, you cannot fault him for being so explicit. It's so necessary to know these things. Great interview.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +4

      Thanks buddy Part 2 coming 🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

    • @marksilva2929
      @marksilva2929 Рік тому +2

      22 years and still doing, he was PG, the way we talk inside is different than on the street. He was straight up, but left out the details that no one wants to hear.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      @@marksilva2929 Thanks buddy your almost at the finish line take care of that Mental Health we all got some kind of PTSD 🍻🍻🍻.

    • @marksilva2929
      @marksilva2929 Рік тому

      @@ToddyPhilly you're welcome brother. I've spent half my career with PTSD. By time you start to feel okay again, bang something trigger's it. Awesome interview brother, it's something I can show my wife and kid's. It's not something we talk about a lot but once I retire I'm going to talk it out and be honest about some of the things I've seen. I'm the same with the inmates, there always taken back when by how much I know there neighbor hoods. Mostly the black gang bangers. The part about not acting tough. Man so many kids start and get checked by a whole unit and quit.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      @@marksilva2929 Most definitely our profession is never talked about unless a inmate escapes from prison other then that we’re nothing. What state and prison you work at?

  • @2intriguing1
    @2intriguing1 Рік тому +15

    I was hesitant to watch this episode, mainly because Im a black woman who grew up around the people he worked with. Boy did this interview carry my work day...he overcame these obstacles that many of us were burdened with. Some type of" fire" that not everyone is fortunate to experience was lit very early. Much respect to you. I do pray some type of grant comes your way so YOU can reach the youth. You have a respectable relatable demeanor and not racist or hateful. Definitely a realist and we need you out here 💯

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Appreciate the positive feedback much love back to you i would love to talk to the youth. Make it happen let’s go yeah me racist I’m the farthest person in that category.

  • @carolineh8605
    @carolineh8605 Рік тому +447

    Please show us more corrections officers.

    • @wrath231
      @wrath231 Рік тому +4

      Great stuff.

    • @zionious6657
      @zionious6657 Рік тому +3

      Yup 👍🏾

    • @68able2
      @68able2 Рік тому +15

      some are rotten but some are like this guy, just telling it how it is

    • @mandygirty5062
      @mandygirty5062 Рік тому +1

      Yea loved this !

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      @@68able2 Just Like people’s race good and bad can’t judge.

  • @totallyrandomofficial
    @totallyrandomofficial 3 місяці тому +8

    I love the raw style of interviewing from Mark. Almost no cuts, leaving the somewhat weird silence after a more controversial/tragic statement.. Pure journalism.

  • @midnightteapot5633
    @midnightteapot5633 Рік тому +327

    The Governor of HM Prison Pentridge in Melbourne Australia once said " I have got some prisoners in here who would make very good officers and some officers who would make very ordinary prisoners" .

    • @myeyeswentdeaf6213
      @myeyeswentdeaf6213 Рік тому +16

      That just about sums it all up.👍

    • @LAArlee
      @LAArlee Рік тому +8

      That sounds extremely reasonable!

    • @Xenomorph788
      @Xenomorph788 Рік тому +7

      That’s around the corner from where I used to live in Reservoir

    • @Noelhall88
      @Noelhall88 Рік тому +3

      That's well said

    • @adamgroszkiewicz814
      @adamgroszkiewicz814 Рік тому +4

      Makes sense. Cops and Crims would have more in common with each other than civvies, virtue of a shared slice of the world and all.

  • @Bbarfo
    @Bbarfo Рік тому +42

    Retired California Corrections Lieutenant here. Great interview and most people don't understand the ins and outs of the state prison system. Hollywood has never been able to portray an accurate version. I had 26 years of fun and mayhem.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +4

      Yes sir Definitely a circus enjoy retirement and stay safe.

    • @Executnr
      @Executnr Рік тому +2

      ​@@ToddyPhillyI think it was Netflix or Amazon but they had a documentary where I could see the relationship between the prisoners an guards an its not like people think, even though they are criminals they aren't treated how people would expect.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      @@Executnr It all depends on the individual inmate and the individual guard. I got buddies that don’t talk to inmates at all. I’m more of a social person so that won’t never happen.

  • @citypopFM
    @citypopFM Рік тому +432

    At least he casually acknowledged the fact that CO's bring drugs to the inmates. When Mark quickly posed that question, I was literally gauging whether I was going to keep watching depending on Todd's answer, and he passed. He was also enthusiastic to point out how the prison-industrial complex is a money-maker for so many interests which tells me this man is the real deal.

    • @ARyan-yk9qh
      @ARyan-yk9qh Рік тому +4

      *COs

    • @Milkyway109
      @Milkyway109 Рік тому +10

      Nobody can deny that these days, its common knowledge

    • @gijanetexas5770
      @gijanetexas5770 Рік тому +10

      CO’s bring stuff in; however, the majority of contraband comes in the mail, through inmate visitors, by drones, via outside work details, through packages, inside inmates, etc. Some prisons do have more dirty CO’s than other prisons.

    • @cupcakesimbamoyo
      @cupcakesimbamoyo Рік тому

      they bring 99 percent of the drugs into prisons and make major money doing it

    • @borobinson7005
      @borobinson7005 Рік тому +6

      Yeah this man seems to have been a good CO and know his $hit

  • @seedsman02
    @seedsman02 7 місяців тому +8

    A perfect combo, off the streets and dealing with people off the streets. A cool man with a great sense of self and how the world is. Thanks.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly 7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks appreciate it 🍻🍻🍻

  • @oskorei123
    @oskorei123 Рік тому +76

    I'd like to just hear more about Todd's life outside of the prison. Dude sounds like he's got a million stories to tell.

  • @leamedica
    @leamedica Рік тому +33

    As the wife of a CO, it’s rough but there’s some great stories to be told

  • @etowood
    @etowood Рік тому +209

    I went prison in California level 4 when I was 18. Every prison is different but this guy told mostly how it is. However I’m the guy who went to prison at 18 for 4 years but never went back. I found the will and support to succeed even though it was super hard.

    • @tdeo2141
      @tdeo2141 Рік тому +9

      Be proud of yourself. You beat the odds, which were against you.
      Wishing you all the best.

    • @eatwithcandy7147
      @eatwithcandy7147 Рік тому +1

      Keep it for real man 🙏👍BE PROUD

    • @maybe5883
      @maybe5883 Рік тому +4

      Respect for your willingness to change your circumstance, and I agree, it takes a strong constitution to stay focused and keep your eye on a better life.

    • @GratDuForloradeArgumentet
      @GratDuForloradeArgumentet Рік тому +1

      you have to be a dummy to go to prison, unless it some certain cirumstance

    • @MarioGomez-nd2mx
      @MarioGomez-nd2mx Рік тому +1

      Congrats bro! 👍

  • @MelloMo419
    @MelloMo419 Рік тому +18

    Todd Thank you for this 🙏🏽 My dad was “the man” in SW Detroit for about 7-10 years.. cars, motorcycles, house etc. He went to prison for 5 years and came out totally different. He is now homeless and rides a bike with a bag. That’s all he has now. I want to help more but he suffers from really bad mental Illnesses now and I want to say PTSD. The killer part is he had a lot of money in prison so I have no clue what he had going on in there but wow he’s different now. You’re story was more than he ever told me about prison and i really appreciate you ❤

  • @Nan-1017
    @Nan-1017 Рік тому +17

    This guy is a good guy…it’s a wonder how he stayed so strong since childhood and chose the right path. I admire him.

    • @omilett
      @omilett Рік тому +1

      Jewish resilience

  • @privatedetective6516
    @privatedetective6516 Рік тому +19

    I was a CO for about 2 ½ years. I wish I had heard this lecture before I started.
    He nails it.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Thanks buddy all good Part 2 coming 🍿🍿Be safe out there

  • @gijanetexas5770
    @gijanetexas5770 Рік тому +72

    I’ve worked in corrections since 1995. Since 1999 with female inmates. Everything he said was true.

    • @GratDuForloradeArgumentet
      @GratDuForloradeArgumentet Рік тому +2

      ofc it was true he didnt say anything crazy

    • @triumphant2600
      @triumphant2600 Рік тому +3

      Was you ever tempted 😰😰

    • @vaekkriinhart4347
      @vaekkriinhart4347 Рік тому

      well, its no surprise that females go both ways. U know the saying: "All women are bi. Theyre either bisexual or bipolar" And men who have only a female role model (fatherless) will def turn gay in prison. That's not surprising either

    • @stargazeranemiac
      @stargazeranemiac Рік тому

      What did he say that was new information to literally anyone?

  • @darlahorton4837
    @darlahorton4837 Рік тому +7

    This is one of the best interviews I have seen on here.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Thanks Darla much love back at you🍻🍻🍻

  • @robcharette1915
    @robcharette1915 Рік тому +115

    18 and counting in the system. This guy I can tell was in it for real. Im hoping after I finish my 20 I can talk to Mark and fill in some areas this gentlemen was not involved in as much and explain the real challenge of actually trying to rehabilitate inmates. He is 100 percent correct about communication being the most important skill to have. And instant gratification is something i talk with inmates in my class about all the time. Most have 0 self control and they only do what makes them happy at that moment and they don’t think or worry about consequences. Thats why the fear of prison doesn’t stop them or scare them. Great interview.

    • @johntsunami9368
      @johntsunami9368 Рік тому +4

      🧢

    • @rwb3562
      @rwb3562 Рік тому +4

      What an insightful point about instant gratification with thinking about consequences, this makes so much sense

    • @The40Glock1
      @The40Glock1 Рік тому +2

      How gullible

    • @dubaiedge
      @dubaiedge Рік тому +1

      REAL low frustration tolerance, too.

    • @robcharette1915
      @robcharette1915 Рік тому +6

      @@dubaiedge for sure. The minute the average inmate doesn’t get the answer they want their carefully crafted false veneer falls off snd you see the true criminal .

  • @streetsofsouthphilly
    @streetsofsouthphilly Рік тому +81

    As a former C/O myself I can vouch for most of what he says.

    • @Mim795
      @Mim795 Рік тому +2

      Me too, the same in Australia.. just not as violent as overseas prisons

    • @johnjack902
      @johnjack902 Рік тому +3

      Me as well

  • @IllicitMediaproductions
    @IllicitMediaproductions Рік тому +30

    This counterpoint to all the gang interviews is fascinating and important . Great work mark I would love to see more interviews like this.

  • @jlarocca101
    @jlarocca101 Рік тому +12

    This guy is the real deal. DEFINITALLY need more from him.!

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Thanks Joe wait for Part 2 🍿🍿🔥🔥

  • @csftw1544
    @csftw1544 Рік тому +44

    Appreciate you Todd. I’m 26, submitted my background about a month and a half ago just waiting to hear back. A talk like this is what I needed. Appreciate you too mark! More CO’s from different locations would be grea

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +11

      Thanks buddy appreciate it Good Luck with your career.

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Рік тому +5

      He should speak to C/O about to graduate !! They need this !! Most of us need this !! Real life shit not the bs they throw you !!!

    • @pineyair6796
      @pineyair6796 Рік тому +2

      Why not get into law enforcement? Just about every department is looking for people

    • @csftw1544
      @csftw1544 Рік тому +4

      @@pineyair6796 well I never had much of an interested in law enforcement. Grandpa was a CO for 14 years then promoted on and retired nicely so that’s just about all I’ve considered. + a DUI when I was 21 I think limits my ability. To be honest I just haven’t done much research in the possibilities.

    • @4040smokey
      @4040smokey Рік тому +3

      @@csftw1544 "retired nicely" - I assure you thinking long term like that will pay off in a big way. Best of luck.

  • @jayski8987
    @jayski8987 Рік тому +31

    I did 10 years at The House of Corrections here in Philly back in the 90’s and I wish we would of had more CO’s like him. He seems like a solid dude

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +3

      Most definitely give respect get respect it goes a long way in life not just the Prison stay out of trouble love the success stories.

    • @Lovehandleme
      @Lovehandleme Рік тому +3

      I always showed respect. Why make anyones stay worse? unfortunatly the job brings in the type to abuse however. too few like me and tod you right

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +3

      @@Lovehandleme Yes indeed staff is a whole another issue for sure.

  • @wendolyedwards3180
    @wendolyedwards3180 Рік тому +39

    Being a corrections officer myself… I can’t wait to get a moment to myself to listen to this one 💯

    • @cryonsjr
      @cryonsjr Рік тому +6

      I'm a CO and couldn't wait to listen to it

    • @wendolyedwards3180
      @wendolyedwards3180 Рік тому +8

      @@cryonsjr it was good, Just wish it was longer lol

    • @saldeck6189
      @saldeck6189 Рік тому +1

      I cant wait to retire...

    • @icytimboslyce7939
      @icytimboslyce7939 Рік тому

      That's what my ex gf just texted me 😔

  • @keithsimpson2446
    @keithsimpson2446 6 місяців тому +16

    This guy has a commanding and direct voice.

  • @maripeti4036
    @maripeti4036 Рік тому +8

    All Truth! My dad was a prison guard in MA for 34 years retired in 86 just at the start of the gangs, he only had a whistle, no gun! Med/High Security areas. The stuff my dad talked about when he came home. After 34 years he retired and went into private security. Way too much stress!! He's so truthful.

  • @riverflowsby
    @riverflowsby Рік тому +9

    Very compelling interview. Would love to see more like this. Thank you Todd for shining a light on criminal record discrimination from the perspective of an agent of the system.

  • @SIINx0627
    @SIINx0627 Рік тому +22

    This is one of my favorites I love the way he’s telling his story

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Thanks Part 2 coming🍿🍿🍿

  • @ovadoseooo947
    @ovadoseooo947 Рік тому +3

    My props to the guy doing these interviews. For someone to even take the time to show everyone what's happening in this world. What kind of people are in this world.

  • @VioletJoy
    @VioletJoy Рік тому +35

    What a character. Put him in a movie. I've always had a strange fascination with prisons. Not only am I fascinated by psychology and people in general, but I have always had ideas of how to make prison improvements.
    He mentioned Soledad prison. I volunteered there many years ago to watch the kids while their moms went in to visit inmates. Heartbreaking.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2

      Find me a producer or author lol Part 2 coming 🍿🍿🍿

  • @tdeo2141
    @tdeo2141 Рік тому +143

    I find it interesting that Todd mentioned that most of these guys didn’t have a father figure growing up. Perhaps that’s where we need to start at. These guys perhaps have no hope, but we can prevent many of them from ending up in prison if parents realize how important it is to have a stable relationship before you have kids.

    • @cinderellie8
      @cinderellie8 Рік тому +21

      Louder for the people in the back!!

    • @brownbarrett6842
      @brownbarrett6842 Рік тому +14

      That’s definitely not going to happen especially if Republicans have their way with abo$&@tion.
      A lot of the men and women in these broken relationships see raising a child alone as normal or a badge of honor. Also a lot of these kids are from forced activities, family members and transactional. If you watch enough of SWU (soft white underbelly) you know what I am talking about.
      We need to just get ready because it will get worse.

    • @tdeo2141
      @tdeo2141 Рік тому +19

      @@brownbarrett6842 well, I can see what you’re saying, but usually if you’re a conservative (I’m guessing that’s what republicans are), your values tend to be more traditional. I’d be willing to bet there would be less broken relationships?
      I don’t want to get too political, if you know what I mean…
      All I’m saying is that children need to grow in a stable household, with a mom and dad who love them, especially the boys who need their father there for them as a role model.
      I think the best thing is to prevent people from going to jail.
      Todd himself said, the inmates don’t learn much there, if anything they get worse. So prevention is key, and it starts with stable families.
      Take care of yourself out there.

    • @theheadcheese7241
      @theheadcheese7241 Рік тому +15

      @@brownbarrett6842 it’s called being responsible for your actions. Stop blaming others for the problems you made for yourself.

    • @Crows-m8t
      @Crows-m8t Рік тому

      ​@@brownbarrett6842 if it was up to the left, (as most are doing now) they are destroying the nuclear family and making it a point to destroy it. Signed, a Conservative Latina that was once a Dem. 🙃

  • @imtired6104
    @imtired6104 Рік тому +24

    Great interview! It's refreshing to watch an interview of someone with this background who is also not trying to use Mark for his own personal gain. I'd love to hear more from Todd.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2

      Thank you Part coming be on the lookout 🍿🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥🔥

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      @Ian C You can’t live in fear something bad can happen anytime or anywhere. If you got passion and you want to do it go for it. Everything happens for a reason I don’t second guess shit in my life. I never got assaulted on the job. I would do it again. Two knee surgeries from the job got me pensioned out. GL with it or without it.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      @Ian C You to yes sir.

  • @AH32711
    @AH32711 Рік тому +11

    Thank you so much for posting this Mark! I have been in corrections for a long time on the East Coast. I know he has so much more to tell.. as well as myself. In prison you learn something new about anyone each and every day.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      Yes sir most definitely. Stay safe.

    • @dirtyjersey4672
      @dirtyjersey4672 Рік тому

      East coast retired CO here too. 1985/2005. Had done week of on the job training, then thrown to the wolves. I remember straight jackets on our segregation unit, and no cameras back then. It took 14 months before going to the Academy in Trenton, New Jersey. An injury forced me out in 2005, but got my pension & full medical benefits. Too many crazy stories to list. Still do an Occasional breakfast with certain people I worked with. Stay safe brother.

  • @theoneandonly2421
    @theoneandonly2421 Рік тому +6

    Mark brother, I stay addicted to your interviews, as well as the photography and the few videos I know of. Your a great guy and you talent shines bright brother. I like hearing perspectives of stuff I’ve never seen or heard. I like relating to the ones who fit my life. You’ve prob had about every walk from life possible on your show, I still tune in every time , with some coffee to sip and wait for the next story. Your truly a legend that’s one of a kind.

  • @Melanie-le6mw
    @Melanie-le6mw Рік тому +24

    I love his interview ! Let’s bring more of this guy on here! ❤

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      Thank you Part 2 coming shortly 🍿🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥🔥

  • @gregthomas2448
    @gregthomas2448 Рік тому +9

    Great interview, I had a friend who worked in a prison, he said his speech changed and after 40 plus hours a week working in the prison not only his speech, his demeanor changed. It almost cost him his marriage, he left that and became a police officer. Made more money and had his sanity back. I respect the people like Todd who work in the prison system. Can’t be easy.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +3

      Thanks Greg yes lots of Stories about staff also.

    • @gregthomas2448
      @gregthomas2448 Рік тому

      @Juan Ocampo No his speech changed. He began talking like the prisoners. Slowly over time it’s a fact.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      @Juan Ocampo Who?

  • @jenniferbryn
    @jenniferbryn Рік тому +6

    have this man back. it was such a great talk. holy wow that is a ln honest story teller. thank you, sir, for your service.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      Thanks Jennifer appreciate the love Part 2 just wrapped up it should be 🔥🔥🔥you might want to grab some 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

  • @kbates3500
    @kbates3500 Рік тому +7

    I was a correction officer for 5 years glad to hear the story being shared

  • @bearriver685
    @bearriver685 Рік тому +17

    I was in prison 3 months ago. Im a carpenter, and the advice I gave everyone in there was "get a trade job when you get out. Pick a trade, lookup your local hall for that trade, and contact them. It will be the best decision you have ever made, I guarantee it."

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Glad to hear love the success stories stay out of trouble.

  • @psyfertech
    @psyfertech Рік тому +50

    Man you should definitely do more interviews with this dude

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +10

      Part 2 Coming Nick thanks for the kind words bring your 🍿🍿🍿

  • @martaragsdale5261
    @martaragsdale5261 Рік тому +30

    This guy is full of wisdom. Mad respect

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2

      Appreciate the love wait for Part 2 🍿🍿🍿

    • @Chelsey458
      @Chelsey458 Рік тому

      @@ToddyPhillyyou remind me of my cousin Junior & something about you reminds me of my son Chris too. Both of them street smart because they had to be to survive. Chris is a hardworking dude who has never been in trouble. Really enjoyed listening to you. Could listen all day. Awesome

  • @lleris74
    @lleris74 Рік тому +18

    Todd is a real one. Thank you Mark.

  • @michaelaparicio3182
    @michaelaparicio3182 Рік тому +17

    Thanks for your videos. All of them. But I'd especially appreciate more like this. My dad wasn't a CO, but he was a Sheriff's Officer. From the mid-1960s to the Mid-1990s. It seemed to take a lot out of him, and he died 10 years later from a fall when he was drunk. My brother was a lifelong convict, in and out of prison, until he died from a fentanyl overdose in 2021. My dad didn't want to talk about it, but I know he worked with guys who also had sons in prison. I'm guessing many police departments have this, though I'm not sure what the odds are of finding people who would be interviewed. Guessing there are many more themes that'll pop up if you keep interviewing police and corrections officers.

  • @nancycejarimanifestingfrom
    @nancycejarimanifestingfrom Рік тому +9

    I volunteering for a women shelter in NYC and many of them have husbands in jail, this was the first time I heard someone w someone in jail, and they talked like it was very normal, I was shocked and now with his interview I can understand better ! Thanks Todd

  • @sniperjones9034
    @sniperjones9034 6 місяців тому +7

    As a 23 year old correctional officer with 2 years on the job this dude is hella on point bro no lies told

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly 6 місяців тому +3

      Thanks buddy stay safe🍻🍻🍻

  • @mamajoe1239
    @mamajoe1239 Рік тому +33

    One of the best videos you have done besides the Appalachian ones . He seems so down to earth. I would love a part 2 .

    • @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life
      @JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life Рік тому +4

      Yeah I love the Appalachian ones too! Especially Ruby! Oh and of course, the Whittakers!

    • @jamesdavis22
      @jamesdavis22 Рік тому +2

      The Whittakers, hands down are the best interviews.

    • @wilhelmvg9978
      @wilhelmvg9978 Рік тому

      Am I the only one who finds the Appalachian videos too exploitative?

    • @lilnuggetheadd
      @lilnuggetheadd Рік тому

      ​@@wilhelmvg9978 Yes. They consent to it. He also fundraises money for them and showing the help they need has resulted in HUGE help from supporters.
      Mark does not film or post videos of anyone who does not give consent, or revokes their consent.

    • @wilhelmvg9978
      @wilhelmvg9978 Рік тому

      @@lilnuggetheadd They're SEVERELY developmentally challenged. It's questionable if they can even give proper informed consent.

  • @KASABERHAGEN
    @KASABERHAGEN Рік тому +5

    This is one of the better ones....I just wish that it was longer.

  • @jguitar23
    @jguitar23 Рік тому +6

    Wow, excellent interview◇ Bravo to Mark & this generous guest. Keep your kids in school!!!

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      Thanks buddy be on the look out for Part 2 🍿🍿🍿🍿

  • @99pcast
    @99pcast Рік тому +9

    Great interview, this guy is a straight shooter. Please bring him back on.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому

      Thank You Part 2 coming soon 🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥🔥

  • @carolynrupard2699
    @carolynrupard2699 Рік тому +8

    Enjoyed this one. I know someone who was a officer, he said you control the inmates with your words, one wrong word and you are doomed.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Рік тому +2

      Exactly. In the movies, the COs have all the power, but in the real world of prison, the inmates basically run the show in a lot of ways.

  • @stevenworld3364
    @stevenworld3364 Рік тому +15

    Great interview, real talk from a Corrections Officer.. Corrections one of the world's most difficult/dangerous jobs.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Definitely not talked about enough Part 2 coming🍿🍿🍿

  • @jbkg5898
    @jbkg5898 Рік тому +3

    I love this guy. He has stories for years. Wish his interview was twice as long.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Lol Thank you appreciate it i definitely do much love.

  • @Jacksonnnnnnnnnnnnn
    @Jacksonnnnnnnnnnnnn Рік тому +58

    Gotta get him back. This was great

    • @jaymosk
      @jaymosk Рік тому +5

      For sure

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2

      Part 2 Coming 🍿🍿. Thanks for the great words.

    • @AuntJoanieBaloney
      @AuntJoanieBaloney 5 місяців тому

      The butter story...😂😂😂

  • @brocklee1996
    @brocklee1996 Рік тому +8

    Its about time a California CO got interviewed. Lancaster prison is no joke. There's so many crazy stories that no average person can understand unless they witness them in person.

  • @erickiyoshiphillips2323
    @erickiyoshiphillips2323 Рік тому +31

    My dad did 35 years as a LT and he never told me any stories bout prison. But I heard stories of my dad from inmates who was at his prisons.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Рік тому +3

      That's interesting. I'd want to hear all of his stories. Well, most of the stories anyway. What did you hear about him if you don't mind saying?

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Рік тому +3

      Then you had an exceptional father as I did as well !!! He wanted your childhood to be full of light and laughter and play. As it should !! Sadly, not to many of our Dad’s left or out there !!

    • @marleylocs7011
      @marleylocs7011 Рік тому +7

      What a cliffhanger lol... Tell us what you heard about your father 😂

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Рік тому

      @@marleylocs7011 your a jerk

    • @rapwasinventedinthesuburbs3884
      @rapwasinventedinthesuburbs3884 Рік тому +1

      How do you end up crossing paths with those people and both of y’all know whose who to make a simple connection? Like how did that happen to meet those people ?

  • @svenskanorsk
    @svenskanorsk Рік тому +4

    This interview cured my job anxiety…9-5 at a CPA firm 🙄
    thank you for the perspective!

  • @kellyyork3898
    @kellyyork3898 Рік тому +15

    I grew up in the SE with a Christian, divorced, hardworking mom who finished her college degree in the 1980s after she began her degree in the 1950s before marrying my father. She was in the corporate insurance world and rose to pretty high levels. I had no doubt that she would beat the crap out of my brother and me with a stick or belt if we ever did anything wrong. Education was paramount to her; she made certain my brother and I both graduated from college. She took the church and neighborhood kids to the big city some weekends…to museums, the zoo/the large humane society there, plays, art exhibits and the symphony. A boy I grew up with told me once that one of these trips influenced him to go into science as a career. She wasn’t the loving, sweet, hugging, “listening to your troubles” type of mom, but she was a tiger if anyone tried to hurt us. Breakfast was always on the stove when we got up to go to school ( she had already left for work ), and we always had lunch and snack money….and bikes to ride. She never missed giving us birthday and Christmas presents. Dinner was always at 7:00 pm, and we were taught to respect our grandparents, elders, teachers, pastors, neighbors. She even fed the neighborhood kids sometimes, and the stray cat who lived in the garage next door. And she was a single mom with two kids and a terrible ex who was always giving her trouble and never contributed a dime in the 60s and 70s when we grew up. One great parent CAN MAKE a difference. My brother owns his own business and is a multi millionaire. I taught public school, which I loved, for 35 years…to give back. My only child is an assistant prosecutor working to help victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking.

  • @majorstokem8839
    @majorstokem8839 Рік тому +10

    Great interview, and Todd you're the man! I appreciate the element of "decision" you mentioned and I wish it could have been talked about more. You're decision to not do and take drugs with your "friends" was very important and needs to be discussed more... I have had similar "friends" when after I said NO, I became the outsider and "uncool" Fuck em. I still dont wanna do drugs. It never ends well.

  • @bamafan762
    @bamafan762 Рік тому +30

    He described prison to a T. I've done 3 in Florida and 3 in Alabama. Florida was definitely by far the most intense or at least it was in early 2000s. But cool to see this ex guard speak the truth about how it goes down.

    • @tdeo2141
      @tdeo2141 Рік тому +4

      He said it’s almost impossible to get a job in the real world after doing time.
      I hope you’re doing ok.

    • @bamafan762
      @bamafan762 Рік тому +13

      @@tdeo2141 I actually am. I have 7 years clean. Have a class A CDL. Have a home married kids grandkids. The last time I got out I never looked back. I was done! I'm definitely in the small percentage that do make it. But I have good people around me.

    • @tdeo2141
      @tdeo2141 Рік тому +7

      @@bamafan762 good job man, you’re definitely one of the few and should be proud of it. I wish you all the best, to you and your family.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Рік тому +1

      Not that you'd necessarily want to think about prison, but there's a really cool guy who has a channel called Jumpsuit Pablo. He's pretty funny and keeps it light. He did 10 years in SC.

    • @sup393
      @sup393 Рік тому +2

      ​@Jeremy Mayo stay up

  • @mememcguire1616
    @mememcguire1616 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Todd for being transparent. And Mark you are right on key with your questions. Love you both

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly 3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it 🍻🍻

  • @jamieb.7095
    @jamieb.7095 Рік тому +11

    Bring Todd back for some more prison war stories!!! Great interview

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +3

      I got more believe me get your popcorn

  • @OfftheRecord2021
    @OfftheRecord2021 Рік тому +11

    Todd's fascinating insights into the complexities and challenges of working as a prison corrections officer offer a thought-provoking glimpse into a world that many of us rarely see.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +1

      Thank You Part 2 will be fascinating 🍿🍿🍿🔥🔥

  • @simonbanks3058
    @simonbanks3058 Рік тому +6

    This guy is pretty cool. Good personality, honest and entertaining to listen to.

  • @rodniki14
    @rodniki14 6 місяців тому +3

    This guy tells a great story, straight to the point and then he stops. Great way to make his point. The interviewer is also good. Let's the person being interviewed talk until he is finished, no background music. Impressive.

  • @RockSolid1023
    @RockSolid1023 Рік тому +5

    Fantastic interview! Bring Todd back for part 2.

  • @jakeybomb
    @jakeybomb Рік тому +18

    I like this guy. I could listen to him all day

  • @MrAbunile
    @MrAbunile Рік тому +5

    I like how this guy seems very honest. He tells stories that are everyday life in the penitentiary and are totally foreign to us that have nothing to do with that world.

  • @frittsbitts
    @frittsbitts Рік тому +7

    I was a CO for 4 years. I never took anyone for granted. I ran my unit and said good morning to the inmates, treated it like a polite every day encounter. I never had a problem with them.
    I was blunt and to the point, but treated them like humans.
    Alot of the guys inside didnt get that often.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +2

      Most definitely keep it real and consistent.

    • @williehudson4013
      @williehudson4013 Рік тому

      Yall all are corrupt I have a uncle that's a Co I don't trust him for nothing anyone in that uniform is my enemy

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +3

      @@williehudson4013 Sounds like you have trust issues.

  • @bobsmith1101
    @bobsmith1101 Рік тому +9

    Todd, I wish I had you as a father. You are a powerhouse! I wish you well with your health. I have one question I wish Mark would have asked. What are you doing now? Just from what I've heard here, I see a huge level of wisdom and can see you in role where you share that with at risk individuals. From your life experience , your zeal for life and general communication prowess , it's a no brainer! Just from listening to you makes me want to be in your circle, good vibes. Please do a follow up if your can. Thanks for coming on the channel sir.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly Рік тому +5

      Thanks Bob appreciate the love adversity builds character I’m huge on that saying. Experiences in life make you who you are. Part 2 will be coming. I’m retired now but if a opportunity comes up I’m always willing to help people especially the youth. I know one thing grab your 🍿🍿🍿 Part 2 will be 🔥🔥🔥

    • @rachelwayne4885
      @rachelwayne4885 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@ToddyPhillyCan't wait! You told your story so well.

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly 7 місяців тому +1

      @@rachelwayne4885 Thanks appreciate it🍻🍻🍻

    • @rachelwayne4885
      @rachelwayne4885 7 місяців тому +1

      @@ToddyPhilly I have now completed both parts. Todd, thank you for sharing your story. You are so well spoken and authentic - a real breath of fresh air!! I am a teacher in Nashville. Please see about getting into talking to our youth. You would be an excellent mentor!

    • @ToddyPhilly
      @ToddyPhilly 7 місяців тому +1

      @@rachelwayne4885 Thanks Rachel appreciate it most definitely 🍻🍻🍻

  • @michael-c.
    @michael-c. Рік тому +8

    Direct and cool interview, facts about the prison system 👍. Thanks to Mark and his team!

  • @eljavipichiwooh8020
    @eljavipichiwooh8020 Рік тому +23

    I was in prison for 4 years , and man that was the worst thing ever, it’s sad people like to go in and out like nothing , I feel blessed because some people don’t make it out ,

    • @kpuii6014
      @kpuii6014 Рік тому +5

      What were you in prison for?

    • @leanneadams2549
      @leanneadams2549 Рік тому

      @@kpuii6014 WTF !!! It’s like asking what we’re you addicted to !!!! It’s like such a fucking insult and no surprise the person didn’t answer !!! So whats the worst thing you’ve done ? And would you like a stranger asking you that ? Come on !!

    • @eljavipichiwooh8020
      @eljavipichiwooh8020 Рік тому +4

      For been hanging out with the wrong people, I was not on the gang but I used to hang out with them, I was young so I wasn’t thinking right so one day they give me a gun and we go do some stupid sht, we got cut , and that’s it man and he’s right, I see I lot of things going on in there , it’s another word ,the time u walk in u feel the energy man it’s bad . And the thing is tht you have to play the game there’s no way back . And for me it was a good school because after that I’ve been doing good and never want to go back the sht again.

    • @eljavipichiwooh8020
      @eljavipichiwooh8020 Рік тому +3

      And yeah that’s true it’s all about respect 🫡

  • @khrsone9653
    @khrsone9653 Рік тому +11

    "I'm an alfa male you're not going to convince me to do something I don't wanna do" 😤 Preach

  • @BlackCat-nv5sf
    @BlackCat-nv5sf Рік тому +4

    Thanks for being so open and explaining your life and how it was working in prison Todd. All the best God Bless

    • @_EatShit_
      @_EatShit_ Рік тому

      Your God is weak.
      Your God is cruel.
      Your God is Narcissistic.
      Your God can't stop women and children from being raped.
      Your God can't stop wars in his name.
      Your God admits there are other Gods in his 1st Commandment.
      Your God can't stop hunger.
      Your God cant stop cancer.
      Your God can't stop murder.
      Your God can't stop aborting thousands of babies every day.
      Your God can't show his face.
      Your God can't.
      Or maybe he won't.
      Or maybe he doesn't know.
      Regardless of why your God can't, won't or doesn't know, he has done nothing about these things.
      And since he is so weak, why do you worship him as a God?
      Your God is not real, and you are weak for believing in a Middle Eastern Myth.