How’s you doing sir I’m a MFT intern I created a volunteer program I work with CDCR inmates and their families I get to hear some cool stories this is another 🔥 story out the CDCR
After 21 years of my life in that a prison behind drugs and alcohol I now have 14 years clean. It’s over April 2, 2010 is my sobriety date and I love working with others to help them do the same congrats Garrett.
Damn bro I wish I could say that. I started weed n booze at 13 in 8th grade. Next yr freshman year, in 1998 I did acid, coke, Vicodin n Darvocet n benzos, meth and I started stealing mad dog 20/20 and 40 proof vodka n long Island bottles like 5 n 6 days a week. When Oxy hit in like 01 I jumped on that train at 16. Followed by 15 yrs of craziness made 3 kids with THREE DIFFERENT WOMEN in my 20s and I turned 30 in rehab. Was totally clean for 5 years. Then I got a surgery.......told myself I was good to take all them personally. Dude I swear that today's 5mg percs the round white flat scored "512" percs I swear they're different than 20 yrs ago dude. And 2 months later I got dopesick for the first time ever. My dad gave me a line of fentanyl I didn't know it was fent him n my uncles didn't tell me. I've been pretty much daily using fent for like 5 yrs. When I get off it woth Subs for a week or two, I always end up back on dope. I now have a 1 yr old grandson and I've never met him cuz my daughter won't let me meet him. She just turned 20. I hate myself so much. Idk why I haven't just offed myself. I need fkkn help yo. Bad.
@@KMKoolGangur retarded Dogg are u for real? What u even trying to say don't sweat ur program are u sober or what? Dafuq that mean? Don't sweat my program?
@@amafiaman100% different then Cali or a lot of other places out west. Hell even north Cali is different than south Cali. Everywhere you go is different and this guy actually has some big names that we know ran stuff vouch for him.
That's because they think they're important bought in their heads. It's like the street level dealers who swear cops are following them. No, they aren't. Not enought cops, enough funding, and you're not that important to follow. It's something dealers say and think to give themselves importance. Like they're a secret agent doing secret stuff. The gang leader stuff is for their ego.
I've wondered that too...never lost a fight , never switched, always feared but respected...is it because the normie prisoner story isn't that exciting, or prisoners that are bullied are embarrassed and don't share about it? I dunno...23 and 1 and JB make good content and don't claim to be savage mafia dons
He could have easily been a shot caller for the "Woods". But you wouldn't know anything about that if you have never been through the California prison system.
Love to meet someone who was in prison w/ him. No offense, but I’ve watched too many of these so-called shot callers get exposed for being fakes. Wes Watson’s a perfect example, you can see his paperwork online, he lied about 75% of the shit he said. Ppl claim to run yards on a level 4, and come to find out they actually were on a level 2 yard, and didn’t run shit besides their mouth. SMH
You should have seen the live.... they were just roasting dude 😆 calling him Michael Thompson's celly, nephew, b!tch🤣. Johnny was getting it to, they were like how can you be that gullible😆. Not one positive comment
4 years clean and anybody struggling just know it doesn’t get easier, you just get better and sometimes the only way to hit rock bottom is to quit digging. I love and hope everybody gets better, one day at a time.
Great he got clean. I've been clean since January 2009. You don't need rehab or rock bottom either. I just decided i was done one day and quit. Forcing people into rehabs have literally a 98% failure rate.
Be a father and not a friend. There are great books for you to read or listen to on what happens if Mom & Dad's relationship goes sideways. I’d have to know what gender your child is to give more advice. ✌🏻
@@IAMJhonnyBravo Why do you assume he's mad? I guess he's also a hater because he's questioning. I don't think it's difficult to do a podcast, not everyone wants to and you should try it if you want
Agree. Also I'd like to mention this channel is mostly fake and Johnny was never a major drug dealer, he was a small time weed dealer. I grew up with him, he's a compulsive liar.
I have to throw the BS FLAG on this Wood. He didnt even know what the charge was that sent him to that 4 yard at 20yo, stop the cap. Not saying he wasnt in some shit but hes adding more extras than a Hollywood set
I heard a couple things that gave me that impression as well. Real recognize real and this dude reminds me of the type fools that ear hustle names, information and war stories and all the sudden its THEIR life story 😂
Old school speed was WAY better than the stuff nowadays, in my opinion. Old school had u feeling euphoric and ready to rock and roll, the stuff nowadays just has ya wanting to sit and watch RU-vid videos all day.
Yeah the old biker crank was strong and you could snort a few lines and be up for a full day and night and have pure energy..but the meth now coming from the Mexican cartels that is mostly smoked don't give you energy and instead of it being strong you can smoke and smoke and that's how people are tweaking and look sucked off it and withdrawn with no teeth etc..this new stuff is fucking folks up real bad.
This podcast has grown on me. Earlier on I felt like the host didn't do a good job listening or letting the guest tell their story... But he seems to be getting more comfortable now, and is allowing the guests room to pause And think without jumping in right away and interrupting them.
The more interviews johnny does of cali inmates, the more his face says holy shit in so lucky I'm from Oregon I definitely never saw half the shit these guys do in cali 😂
he came to Pin and it was just given to him all ,Respect,high position in Pin,being shot caller first day there 😱😂🤣 cuz he had body Height and Weight… Those Lifers there killers just shit their Pants when He came in,unknown Guy,Fish just took over ,Meth seller just took over level 4 Yard right away!!! 😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻 Walk in fresh Shirt and Shoes there…He also had to had some moves walking around on Yard 😂🤣
Much respect Garrett, hardest thing I’ve ever done was kick it. Living sober is so much better then living life on the addiction train, feeling true emotions is a better high then any dope.
Lol I know probably a big bag of reefer for them to blaze up cause itll get them baked u think they actually get baked before tv tho lol I always wondered if they get baked in movies when they blaze reefer what would that do to SUM1 who blazes reef
He definitely has good guests that have interesting stories. But unfortunately, Johnny is a compulsive liar. His stories are sooooo exaggerated that I am surprised that non of his guests have called him out yet. Maybe they have and he just hasn't aired it. Why would he air that? hehe. He just comes across like someone who just discovered the DEA's 'dictionary on drug slang.
This dude has truly been through it. His story is a testament to the willpower that it takes to change,to be better, spiritually, mentally, and physically. What strength and resilience ⚔️
much respect to people that turn themselves around. i went thru really bad addictions , fixed it for my son's sake. still gotta check in daily but since getting sober 5 months ago now im looking to get the truck.. the house .... the passport... the business thanks for sharing man
Bro u got a lot to learn. Your first year clean ur still in a fog. And u got a lot of years of problems that you created to solve and fix. Amends to make. I hope ur in a 12 step program or some other form of recovery where you have other ppl having your back.
Just found this podcast channel and have listened to a few. This redemption arc was moving and powerful. Much love and good luck to all who are still low.
Yesterday was 6 years clean for me. Today is my 35th birthday. This is so relatable. That heroin and meth saga was one hell of a ride for me. I can’t say that 100% of this guys story is accurate and true but I felt a lot of what he said in my soul. That feeling of desiring to die because you don’t know any other way to live is such an overwhelming reality for many of us while we are in active addiction. My life is beautiful today. It isn’t perfect and I still have a lot of work to do to make myself a person my daughters can be proud of but by the grace of god and the dedication of the people in my life who cared enough to intervene I have been able to string some days together and days turned to weeks to months to these 6 years and I am so grateful. Thanks for sharing your story.
The shit u bury takes 30 days.. thr other shit like red white and blue (phosphorous) and shake n bake I've heard isn't a long process either.. so never heard of a week long cooking process
1:52:21 Hour and 52 minutes in and you guys finally made me cry with that “asking for $10 from dad” story. 100% worth sticking around til the very end 100%
@@JEFFISDEF13this guy turned his entire life around and had the balls to come on here and share it with everyone for your entertainment (and to help others) and that’s what you’ve got to say? You’re lost man.
90s-2003 cali was the home of home cooking meth. Even nice ass suburbs like OC had mom's cooking up that country style dope. They all got out of prison by now. Shout out my momma cooks
It's definitely safer for weaker individual's. As long as you treat other races respectfully, work out, keep good hygiene and handle business when it's your turn no other race will fuck with you. The politics sound racist but they are there for a reason honestly they are there to protect the weakest among your race. Other states if you're not affiliated your fair game. Cheers
Turning into a racist is because you're in California prison is a special kind of stupidity. No one else is that dumb in America. It ensures that you have no life when you get out.
It's more the level of organization, people look at the racial politics and extreme violence and when someone first lands and witnesses a lot of the in house clean up, dps, removals, let alone if it really cracks of into a full on race riot. People think about making a stupid choice to PC up. The racial politics definitely protects the weaker more vulnerable people. It another states prison you would get victimized and tore up by the sharks. I remind guys the fact they get their time on the phone to tslk to family, that no one is going to physically steal all your commissary and property. That you have the same respect as every other man coming the minute u land in a yard provided your paper work is good and you haven't done something to f**k it off already. At least with the wood pile. If you feel disrespected you have the right to request a head up fade, you don't have to be packed out. Really from my understanding of the SUR/Southside program, the program Is pretty strict for good reason and ideally violence is a last resort often used to prevent a much larger violent incident. The tip I give to someone going in is aways show the next man respect, be calm and confident and respect the next man's space, his program. Never let your emotions run away with you. Patience and humility are not the same as being weak or a coward. Emotions conflict with intelligence & common sense. Don't allow yourself to be baited into a mistake, often time there are psychological chess games at hand, dint unwittingly become a pawn. Also I'd you feel seriously disrespected you the right as a man to handle that. Listen as much as possible, talk to a minimum, that means your case, about things you've seen or heard involving other people unless it poses an immediate threat to your car. Don't get into debt ever. No fronts. If you can't seem to stay away from gambling n drugs. Quickest way for things to get really bad for you really quick. Find a level headed person who 8s an exemplar of someone with a good program, disciplined, clean, respectful, exercising his mind body and spirit. Someone who will generally de escalate situations but is firm and unyielding when discipline is necessary. It's man's world , people act like kids get hot heads get the whole car in a wreck f**k off everyone of their brothers dates to go home n be fathers , sons n husbands. Forced their brothers to suffer bleed and even lose their wind over their lack of self control. Thats why rules are do strict and punishments severe. Make a point to foster a culture that build uo your people. If there's one Cookie and you and 6 other guys. Right thing to do is to break it 7 ways. Always w Eat together, struggle and strive together and celebrate good times together. These are he men who will save your life and protect you from being victimized. The rep should ever be a bully, he will actually sacrifice and need much patience and clarity and walk the true path kf a warrior. Support him and the whole car by exercising as hard you can, keeping everything clan n neat, always make sure nobody is going hungry o left in the outside of the group (if he's gp and he's good). Support s and encourage those around you but be a listener first, speak minimally, If you show respect n run a good program usually you start to get respect from all races n you realize we all our closer than we think, we all are suffering going through it. If the ti.r come anybody touched your people you without hesitation fight back to back with that man with everything you got. Hopefully if you stick to the script it may ot even happen. Don't forget the men who died in ca prison or went to shu for decades and sacrificed their lives so that today you can walk in and be afforded a level of respect and we all can enjoy a higher quality of living. Your not getting raped robbed and beat because your weak n vulnerable. They put down their life least u can do is honor then and hold that line for those who come after
Cali is probably the place you'll have the least amount of problems unless you're a junkie, gambler or chomo. Your people will look after you. On the East Coast it's just ruthless af.
Grew up the same way homeboy. My OGz were NorCal Modesto/Mercede mfs. It was p2p, anhydrous, and red phosphorus. We had homies in the trailer park who were Cali transplants from Cali who kicked game to us in the late 90s. I’ve since gone clean and run a successful business but i attribute my drive and hustle mentality to my Uncles and Cousins kickin game. I’d never show that life to my kids but I relate entirely to this lifestyle. It’s almost sad.
@@justinc4924 Or maybe just you dont know. Cause if you dont know what Anhydrous, or red phosphorus is then you are either too young or were never in the mix. Either way I dont really give a FK what you know. Cali played out anyway. 🤣
No almost about it brotha it is sad. Glad you have a positive testimony though. I’m from south Houston so different place but same drug soaked bullshit upbringing
@@weeblewobble2933 Appreciate ya homeboy. It wasn't easy breaking the cycle or dealing with the scars of the streets/PTSD but I made it. You can to if you haven't already. Love from the Hills homeboy!
Wow. Best interview you had yet , this guy is lucky to be alive . Congrats to him !!! Hope lots of addicts watch this. Great story about the devil and the fence . He’s very sincere , seems like a real stand up dude !!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Age-old story, you buy or cook dope, supposed to make money, then end up consuming it. And you're broke. Have to do it again. This guy is brutally honest.
Just found out a guy that my brother was good friends with, he came from a good family, went to the best private schools! Well he got a habit and ended up in jail! He came out with swasis all over him when he got out! He didn't even make it a year out and overdosed and died
This dude is a shot caller and number one in the gang, couldn’t catch me dead coming home to that gang lmfaooooo what a clown. I can’t be the only person who not only thinks but knows this dude is legit 75 %bullshit 20% heard stories 5% did a short county bid probly 😂😂😂🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ did years and still has no tattoos stopppppp lmao
Tattoos are just a way for COs to categorize someone as an STG nowadays. A lot of convicts aren’t getting them in places where they can be easily seen. Plus, they can be used as a form of punishment for F’ing up. The guy with the most outlandish tattoos all over his body (including eyelids, whole face, etc.) is usually that particular groups b*tch. The one’s you should low key watch out for have no distinguishing marks at all.
Whoever doesn’t understand through experience of how much of a piece of shit we can all become through addiction …. Will never truly understand ….. trust me you’re better off for it….. dont do drugs kids.
Never, he was a sweaty tweaker stealing copper, I know him personally. Theres like a dozen of us that know him dying laughing messaging each other about what a liar he is. Only truth is that he was a junkie
