EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 1H 2M
Axes, Escapes, and the Upper Peninsula: MDOC Series (Part 2 of 5)
from Pessimism & Poptarts
From testosterone earrings to the 'ax-wielding' inmates of the Upper Peninsula, the second installment of the MDOC series takes a turn into the surreal. Sophia and Sandra recount the details of their father’s second prison stint, the bizarrely 'relaxed' environment of a camp on the shores of Lake Superior, and the time-honored family tradition of being banned from a local Pizza Hut. It’s a deep dive into the legal system, family lore, and the survival skills required for a Michigan winter.Michigan Department of Corrections, MDOC, Camp Cusino, Shingleton Michigan, Upper Peninsula, Prison Camp, Healthcare Irony, Sibling Rivalry, Family Trauma, Pizza Hut Story, Lake Superior, Chronic Illness, Michigan Legal System. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From testosterone earrings to the 'ax-wielding' inmates of the Upper Peninsula, the second installment of the MDOC series takes a turn into the surreal. Sophia and Sandra recount the details of their father’s second prison stint, the bizarrely 'relaxed' environment of a camp on the shores of Lake Superior, and the time-honored family tradition of being banned from a local Pizza Hut. It’s a deep dive into the legal system, family lore, and the survival skills required for a Michigan winter.Michigan Department of Corrections, MDOC, Camp Cusino, Shingleton Michigan, Upper Peninsula, Prison Camp, Healthcare Irony, Sibling Rivalry, Family Trauma, Pizza Hut Story, Lake Superior, Chronic Illness, Michigan Legal System. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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