Advertise on podcast: Hector Bravo UNHINGED

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with former Pelican Bay correctional officer and sergeant Travis Molina to unpack what prison violence really looks like when it unfolds in real time. We talk riots, staff assaults, leadership failures, and the personal losses that pushed Travis to find resilience through writing and hard-earned self-trust.  • Travis’s Crescent City roots and what it means to live in a CDCR town  • The academy experience, why communication and report writing matter most  • The “shock” of arriving at Pelican Bay and earning respect as new staff  • Travis’s first major incident during the 2000 Pelican Bay riot  • Daily practices that keep young officers safer, from searches to escorts  • Getting gassed with urine and feces and the lesson about blind spots  • Promoting to sergeant after a decade and holding people accountable  • How policy shifts, leadership, and optics can increase danger on the line  • The May 24, 2017 yard attack, the broken gate, and the fight to survive  • Why incidents get minimized publicly and what that does to staff trust  • Divorce, suicide loss, and how writing becomes a coping skill  • Advice on staying true to yourself and listening to your gut  Hey Warriors, if you want to see exclusive content that's never been seen before and want to help support the channel, make sure to go to our website, HectorBravoShow.com, become a member, become part of the community. Love you, keep pushing forward. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We talk straight about what we would change as former CDCR lieutenants, and why integrity matters more than titles, overtime, or protecting administrators. Kenny breaks down real use-of-force stories, ISU cases, and the mental toll of a system that punishes people for telling the truth.  • corruption that becomes visible once you sit in ISU level meetings  • why verbal unlawful orders trap young officers  • the Training Day moment when you realize the game is rigged  • two 40mm launcher shootings and the tactical reality of backstops  • reading pre assault cues by studying “normal” yard behavior  • de escalation that works and the moment it must end  • restraints as safety and as a practical de escalation tool  • Mini 14 hesitation and how politics changes outcomes  • CCPOA representation concerns and why outside counsel can matter  • ISU drug interdiction methods using calls, kites, letters, visiting busts  • FBI cases that show how dark offenders can be  • identity, depression, and why the job cannot be your whole life  • leadership that trains, writes things down, and refuses illegal shortcuts  Hey Warriors, if you haven't already signed up for our all-new website, HectorBravoshow.com, make sure you sign up at the link below, HectorBravoshow.com to watch explicit, uncensored, never before seen prison footage.  If you like what you saw, make sure you hit the subscribe button.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Rudy, who served 25 years for a gang-related murder, to unpack childhood abandonment, prison politics, heroin addiction, riots, and the slow, stubborn work of change. He explains how sobriety, accountability, and compassion opened a path to parole and a life of service. • moving homes, motel living, and a father in prison • third-grade violence, shame, and no coping skills • juvenile hall as status and belonging • the drive-by, denial, and a 50-to-life sentence • county indoctrination and heroin as anesthesia • Level Four yards, assets vs detriments, stabbings • riot video, disillusionment, and mindset shift • laws like SB 260/261 and a door to board • programs, education, and dropping the gang identity • daily cell reality, lockdowns, hunger, workouts • GP–SNY integration risks and culture clash • a roadmap for lifers to build parole readiness • machismo, asking for help, and living amends • e-bike commutes, quiet freedom, counseling others • compassion at home as prevention Hey Warriors, if you haven’t already signed up for our all new website, HectorBravoshow.com, make sure you sign up at the link below, Hector Bravoshow.com to watch explicit, uncensored, never before seen prison footage Make sure you share, make sure you like, and if you like what you see, make sure you hit that subscribe button Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Renee “Boxer” Enriquez to trace a hard turn from Mexican Mafia power to personal responsibility, exploring how trauma, politics, and choice shape violence and redemption. We share a step-by-step parole blueprint and a grounded view of what real manhood demands. • mindset shift from notoriety to restraint • videos to actives as rational exit ramps • parole strategy across discipline, rehab, and psychology • catch‑22 of active status and confidential 1030s • prison conditions, ND yards, rising violence • trauma roots, belonging, and identity grief • real manhood as work, duty, and self-control • reading rooms, spotting risk, and avoiding triggers • advice for younger listeners glamorising gangs • new channels, audience engagement, and giving back If you haven’t already signed up for our all new website, HectorBravoshow.com, make sure you sign up at the link below, HectorBravoshow.com to watch explicit, uncensored, never before seen prison footage Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We trace how corrections changed from the late 80s to today, why experience beats fast promotions, and how respect and clear boundaries prevent needless violence. Jimmy shares a yard assault, lessons on de-escalation, lawful force, and the life costs of a high-stress career—and how to build resilience and a future beyond the gate. • generational shifts in staff mindset and promotions  • politics, “cars,” and misaligned incentives  • GP yard dynamics, influence, and why riots hurt profits  • de-escalation through respect, not ego  • reading cues, acting first when violence is imminent  • fitness and preparation over performative toughness  • staff-on-staff accountability to stop escalation  • lawful force, Mini-14 use, and policy drift  • the toll: divorce, DUIs, suicides, and coping that works  • side hustles, investing, and planning for retirement  • who should wear the badge and academy gaps If you like what you saw, make sure you hit that subscribe button Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We trace Alex’s rise from a 1,400 sq ft kettlebell studio to a 29,000 sq ft destination gym built on functional strength, community, and calculated risk. Setbacks, a failed partnership, and COVID became fuel for a smarter system and a stronger culture. • roots in Chula Vista and family fitness influence • kettlebells as a turning point and RKC rigor • first brick-and-mortar launch and word-of-mouth growth • partnership collapse, park workouts, and rebuilding mindset • COVID pivot with open-air turf and renewed momentum • programming shift to all-around strength and conditioning • funding a calculated leap without investors • securing a massive warehouse and pre-sale hustle • rapid membership growth and community-first culture • solving parking and planning scalable operations • art wall symbolism, identity, and leadership values • practical advice on risk, resilience, and purpose We are in San Diego, specifically East Lake Chula Vista area. Address: 2390 Boswell Road, Suite 400, Chula Vista, CA 91914. More info at www.extremefitnesscv.com. Follow @extremefitnesscv and @alexverdugojr. See you at the gym. If you guys like what you saw, make sure you hit the subscribe button. Love you, keep pushing forward. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We confront how SB 132, collapsing accountability, and politicized leadership have eroded safety in California’s women’s prisons. We map concrete fixes: restore real classifications, rebuild discipline, fix toxic water, and protect people who speak up. • SB 132’s impact on women’s safety and housing • Misclassification, overrides, and lost security structure • Drugs, Suboxone incentives, and failed harm reduction • Retaliation against grievances and parole consequences • The CCWF riot as a leadership and planning failure • Toxic water at Chowchilla and health neglect • Budgets, unions, NGOs, and perverse incentives • Rebuilding consequences, searches, and drug testing • Elder parole, rehabilitation, and PTSD in custody • Training gaps, acting roles, and culture drift • Practical steps to restore fairness and order Hey Warriors, if you haven't already signed up for our all new website, HectorBravoshow.com, make sure you sign up at the link below, Hector Bravoshow.com to watch explicit, uncensored, never before seen prison footage Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We trace Mike’s path from South San Diego to SDPD, through three shootings in 18 months, an escalating private spiral, and the intervention that led to real recovery. Hard truths about adrenaline, alcohol, nightmares, and EMDR meet practical advice on communication, ego, and respect. • paying it forward after a counselor’s nudge to Hawaii • hospital security shaping command presence and de‑escalation • nine years of disqualifications before getting hired • first OIS: knife suspect, time distortion, aftermath process • second OIS: trailer park active shooter with an AK • third OIS: pursuit, split‑second decision under duress • media, community pressure, and the homicide procedure • alcohol as a faulty fix for headaches, insomnia, and numbness • hypervigilance, nightmares, and the cost of no REM sleep • intervention, inpatient treatment, EMDR, and group therapy • cumulative trauma across careers and home life • advice for rookies on reps, critique, and humility • guidance for OGs on mentoring across generations • why respect, reputation, and ego control keep you safer If you like what you saw, make sure you hit the subscribe button. Keep pushing forward, you're gonna be able to do it. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We trace Tasha’s path from academy to maximum custody and unpack the widening gap between policy and reality inside Idaho prisons. Gangs, mental health crises, staffing failures, and a hospital ambush reveal how leadership and language shifts can’t replace basic security. • why she chose corrections as a path to law enforcement • academy training limits and POST-certified expectations • pro-social language shift and blurred boundaries • staffing shortages, broken schedules, and safety risks • prison layout, death row protocols, and the bubble • gangs in Idaho and assaults on staff as initiation • C Block dynamics, self-harm, and suicide attempts • death row fence incident and delayed clearances • hospital ambush, manhunt timeline, and injuries • retaliation after reporting PREA and medical issues • turnover, weak leadership, and messy log controls • contraband, overtime strain, and culture problems • resignation in lieu, POST investigation, and fallout • practical advice for new officers on policy and documentation Love you. Keep pushing forward. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A hidden birth, a one-way flight to LAX, and a badge that taught him how fast life can vanish. Alex—host of Purpose Over Pleasure and former LAPD and Santa Monica officer—opens up about being adopted in Uzbekistan, nearly dying as an infant, discovering the truth at 13, and why that shock wired him to choose purpose over comfort. We walk through the realities of big-city policing: academy highs and lows, how debriefs build better tactics, what dispatch and air support get right, and the quiet ways standards slipped after 2020—even as the job got harder. Alex breaks down the moments that shape a cop’s judgment: pulling a gun when you see the bulge but keeping your voice calm; spotting a quality witness on a chaotic murder scene; flipping to a TAC channel while your partner calls positions; and knowing when the spirit of the law beats writing another citation. His rule is simple: heal first, then train relentlessly. Mindset before muzzle. Fitness, diet, dry fire, grappling, and sleep are not extras—they’re survival tools. He’s blunt about leadership too: managers count forms, leaders carry people. The best bosses protect their teams in public and fix problems in private. We zoom out to faith, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship. Why did he leave LAPD? Pay, politics, and the choice to bet on himself. How did a former felon become his business partner? Shared survival mindset and accountability. From patrol cars to boardrooms, the code doesn’t change: control your ego, speak clearly, set standards, and do the work daily. Be a good cop, not a perfect one. If you care about law enforcement, mindset, masculinity, or building a life on your own terms, this conversation hits hard and stays useful long after the credits roll. If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop a review—then tell us the one mindset shift you’re committing to this week. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with retired California CO Jimmy Johnston, who activated New Folsom, survived riots, mixed yards, and a preventable stabbing, and lays out how leadership, training, and ego shape what happens when the door pops. The talk blends history, fieldcraft, and blunt advice for young officers who want to endure and lead. • Sacramento upbringing and hard labor foundation • Hiring wave and activation of New Folsom in the 80s • Academy lessons on fair, firm, consistent enforcement • Chow hall schemes, early mistakes, learning tier craft • SHU yard mechanics, Mini-14 to HK transition • Working without vests or spray, relying on judgment • Phones, fraud, and exposing dirty staff pipelines • Weapon-making, riot pieces versus killing pieces • 1989 B Yard riot context and gang dynamics • Cortez stabbing as a failure of supervision and process • Trauma readiness gaps and need for blowout kits • Step-down era, Hugo Pinell, and yard stability tradeoffs • Leadership versus ego, manufactured risk, and accountability • Career advice: promote, listen, influence training and policy Love you, keep pushing forward Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We follow Goldie from a San Bernardino childhood to a disciplined career that starts in juvenile hall, grinds through a tough sheriff’s academy, and faces violence and addiction inside county jails. The throughline is simple: respect people, master details, and talk first. • latchkey upbringing shaping discipline and empathy • football injury redirecting purpose toward service • juvenile hall training in prevention and care • academy culture of precision and character • jail intake revealing addiction as a driver of crime • dorm riots, less lethal tools, and ad seg process • reading cells and routines to assess risk • de-escalation, respectful requests, and compliance • humility over ego across SWAT and patrol Hey Warriors, if you haven't already signed up for our all new website, HectorBravoshow.com, make sure you sign up at the link below, HectorBravoshow.com to watch explicit, uncensored, never before seen prison footage Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Imagine swearing an oath to serve, only to discover that the rules you enforce don’t fully protect you. We sit down with attorney Mila Aretunian to unpack the hidden tradeoffs of a badge: administrative interviews where silence means termination, social media policies that muzzle speech, and a workplace culture that too often rewards popularity over process. Mila brings hard-earned clarity on the difference between “wrong” and “illegal,” why vicarious liability matters when leadership decisions cause harm, and how to translate lived frustrations into documented claims that courts can actually weigh. We dig into the split between criminal and administrative investigations, where Miranda protections often vanish and compelled statements can be used against officers. Mila explains how departments litigate aggressively with public money while plaintiff firms absorb steep costs up front, and why single verdicts rarely change entrenched incentives. Real reform, she argues, comes when legislation lifts accountability from aspiration to obligation—think pension consequences for proven misconduct, stronger accommodation duties, and fewer avenues for quiet resignations that bury the truth. There’s hope in practical protections too. Under California’s FEHA, officers with PTSD, anxiety, or even chronic insomnia can request accommodations without disclosing diagnoses. Seeking treatment for substance abuse is protected when you ask for rehab; your job must be held. We outline how to document requests, involve HR, and protect your health while building a defensible record. We also tackle public employee speech doctrine—why officers face narrower First Amendment protections than private citizens—and how to navigate that reality with strategy, networks, and behind-the-scenes legal guidance. If you or someone you know is weighing whether to stay and fight or step back to protect mental health, this conversation offers a roadmap: document everything, get help early, know your rights, and push for laws that realign incentives from cover-ups to consequences. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a review telling us which protection you think most officers don’t know they have. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The story starts with a red light, a door cracked open, and a desperate roll onto Wilshire Boulevard. From there, Scott takes us inside a bullet-torn Mercedes, a judge who called it an attempted murder on him, and a first step into LA County’s High Power where reputation, paperwork, and unspoken rules shape survival. We sit with the fear, the adrenaline, and the aftermath—and then widen the lens to the machine that profits when people fail. We walk through the architecture of California’s prison boom: mental hospitals shuttered, CCPOA flexing in Sacramento, parole violations multiplying to keep beds full, and three strikes cementing overcrowding. Scott demystifies how vendors, overtime, and whole rural economies tie their fortunes to bodies behind bars. He calls out the gap between “rehabilitation” on paper and skills that translate in the real world. Then comes his MAC-rep showdown: exposing a phone shutdown, getting tossed in the hole, starving on principle, and finally a CCPOA officer finding the missing chrono that triggers his release from CMF. It’s a rare look at how truth survives in a system designed to ignore it. We don’t stop at gates. We follow the money to private prisons and immigration detention, where low wages meet high per-diem profits. We talk fentanyl and homelessness as social anesthesia, media that polarizes, and the way COVID revealed how easily fear can turn neighbors into monitors. Scott explains why some force is necessary in custody—and where it crosses into revenge and herd-thinking. He argues that early parenting, moral foundations, and street-real mentorship are the strongest antidotes to eighth-grade wisdom steering fourth-grade experience into a life sentence. And he makes the case for podcasts as one of the last honest forums, where lived experience can confront policy spin and demand better. If this conversation challenged you, share it with someone who still believes “corrections” corrects. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which part of the system do you think needs to change first? Support the show