Prisonology

Prisonology Podcast Mental and Physical Implications of Anabolic Steroids William Noguera explains how cash rewards, million dollar contracts, and accolades make anabolic steroids extremely tempting to athletes. But, is it worth it? Overnight, they transformed William, a teenager, into a vicious fighter, winning cash prices at underground fighting rings. However, he became unable to control his anger or process his emotions. These drugs cloud an individual’s judgment and can have deadly outcomes. What started with his father buying anabolic steroids in Tijuana, led William down a path towards a life sentence. 1:41 Prevalence of steroids 5:30 Father’s role in drug 6:32 Physical effects 8:50 Mental effects 15:12 Financial benefits 20:36 Killer Sally 21:18 Aftereffects William A. Noguera Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/ https://deathrowdiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en Dr. Reymon Ethnasios…

Prisonology Podcast William & Anabolic Steroids: Psychological Lighter Fluid There are serious ramifications to taking anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance and build muscle. Among them, steroids often exacerbate underlying mental health issues and trigger rage. William Noguera opens up about his own experience, taking them at only thirteen and throughout puberty. His father pushed the anabolic steroid, dianabol, at him to give him a competitive fighting edge. He grew enormous for his age and won huge competitions, but his emotions were off the charts. 1:40 Topic of conversation 3:30 History of steroids 7:35 William’s experience 12:00 Taking dianabol at 13 15:10 Mental health effects 17:55 Different reactions to steroids 20:10 Outro William A. Noguera Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/ https://deathrowdiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en Dr. Reymon Ethnasios…

Prisonology Podcast Fighting for Father’s Approval William Noguera's desire for his father's approval started when he was only five years old, enrolled in martial arts tournaments for his father’s entertainment. Their complicated relationship had a lasting impact on Will, who wishes their relationship could’ve healed before his death. His experience as a competitive fighter taught him useful skills for prison life: discipline, survival skills, the ability to physically defend and assert dominance when called for. 1:41 Fighter identity 4:05 Relationship with father 13:35 Bullying in school 14:40 Childhood trauma 17:26 Seeking approval 22:00 Shame of conviction 26:40 Prison culture and rules 39:29 Closing words 41:10 Outro William A. Noguera Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/ https://deathrowdiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en Dr. Reymon Ethnasios https://www.linkedin.com/in/reymon-ethnasios-edd-mft-43974230/

Prisonology Podcast Studying Serial Killers William Noguera worked as a caregiver to elderly serial killers for nearly a decade. Through that unique experience, he observed their “ticks” and learned how their brains were wired differently. William differentiates serial killers from the average prisoner and shares the story of when he met Charles Manson. There are prisoners who can, can’t, want to, and don’t to be rehabilitated. He puts serials killers in the category of can’t be and shouldn’t be rehabilitated. 1:41 Story of Steven 9:20 Actions speak louder 11:20 Individuals who can be rehabilitated 15:30 Individuals who can’t be rehabilitated 22:35 Serial killers, Charles Manson 28:28 Starting Death Row Diaries 32:50 Serial killers ticks 37:45 Decision to start podcast 42:36 Outro William A. Noguera Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/ https://deathrowdiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en Dr. Reymon Ethnasios…

Prisonology Podcast How to Rehabilitate a Convict: Exploring Father-Son Relationships Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera continue their conversation on rehabilitating convicts and discuss their family histories. William dedicated his book to his late father, who he loved and had a complicated relationship with. His father gave him steroids at only 13 for fighting, which started him down the wrong path. There are two key words that William uses in rehabilitation today: un-condition and integrate. Often, inmates find themselves confined behind bars, because they felt pigeonholed by what society expected from them. Fortunately, it's never too late to rewrite one's narrative. 1:41 Un-condition and integrate 11:00 Freedom of choice 14:43 Peer pressure 20:50 Rising above 21:52 Martial arts, father, steroids 27:50 Making peace with father’s death 32:20 Family tree 39:15 Evaluating convicts for release 45:10 Outro William A. Noguera Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row…

Prisonology Podcast How to Rehabilitate a Convict: The Process Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera discuss the power of education and the process of rehabilitating a convict. Within the confines of William's prison courtyard classrooms, he encourages his fellow inmates to accept responsibility and shed the negative behavior patterns that led them there. Not all prisoners are receptive to William’s guidance; one must possess a sense of hope. In California, policymakers have reevaluated parole requirements for individuals who committed crimes when they were 25 and younger. While violent offenders should face consequences, those who are striving towards self-betterment deserve a chance at redemption. 1:41 Road to education 6:20 Father figure role model 12:30 Power of choice 14:20 Solitary confinement is a gift 16:40 William’s first student 19:55 Collaborators vs students 24:15 Hope 26:32 CDCR 31:00 Reason to start podcast 32:05 Authenticity, self-acceptance 37:20 Outro William A. Noguera Escape Artist:…

William and Dr Rey discuss solitary confinement. William will share his own experiences in San Quentin's solitary confinement and discuss the psychological effects it had on him. Arriving to San Quentin at just 22 years old, William has an amazing experience in solitary that changes the course of his life. William and Dr Rey will discuss policy implications, and how solitary has been used and misused in the past.

Prisonology Podcast Finding Purpose and Rehabilitation William Noguera was always an artist, but he discovered his love for Expressionist art while reading art history books in prison. His biggest source of inspiration is the abstract painter, Mark Rothko. Creating art helps William process trauma, feel a sense of escape within his cell, and has gained him recognition in galleries across the world. His book, "Escape Artist," delves deeper into how painting has profoundly impacted his life. 1:41 Expressionist artists 4:19 Reading about artists 7:20 Robert Alton Harris 8:38 Processing trauma 10:40 Abstraction 12:20 Conversation with self 15:08 Creating art 22:05 Student artist 26:10 Career trajectory 29:22 Mark Rothko 32:42 Automatism art 35:05 Evoking feeling 40:35 Studio cell 43:08 Change within 46:02 Outro William A. Noguera Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row https://artistwilliamnoguera.com/ https://deathrowdiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/william.noguera.art/?hl=en

To really rehabilitate in prison, an inmate either takes responsibility for his life and chooses to move forward or he will remain a victim and continue to leech from society. In this episode, William and Dr Rey discuss what it takes to take responsibility for your life. To feel a connection with society and want to contribute to it, instead of feeling owed by society and expecting hand-outs from it. William traces back on his life on San Quentin's Death Row and the many people he's encountered who have taught him about their rehab process. William also takes us into his prison-yard class and shows us how he teaches against victimization on the deadliest prison yard in America.

Prisonology Podcast Race & Mental Health in Prison Dr. Reymon Ethnasios and William Noguera discuss race relations in prison. William discusses how primal survival instincts operate in prison, including the formation of large prison gangs, are driven by the herd mentality. In this episode, William explains that racism and race bias perpetuates victimization and discourages individuality. Mental health is also a pressing issue in prisons and although services are available, not many inmates access them. Ultimately, both the prison system and society at large could benefit from a prison system that rehabilitates bc these prisoners will one day return to society. 1:41 Race divisions 5:45 violence is prisons' language 9:04 Conscious decision making 12:05 Rehabilitation process 13:20 Gang culture 17:40 Masks 23:12 Accepting responsibility 31:10 Teacher hat 35:55 Psychotic breaks 40:00 Abusive authorities 43:30 Human compassion 45:53 Outro William A. Noguera Escape Artist: Memoir of A Visionary Artist on Death Row…