Shadow Clock

After decades in prison for the alleged sale of a $10 bag of marijuana, Mr. Ramson Miller still has faith in humanity.In this closing episode, we reflect on key moments from his 23.5 years of incarceration while taking a deeper look at the realities of mass incarceration—and what we risk losing as a society if we move forward without understanding, compassion, and change.Part 2 of a 2-part episode.View special photos and Ramson Miller’s poetry/writing. Click here!Learn more about Louisiana Parole Project! Click here!Support Louisiana Parole Project! Click here!Read Shane Bauer’s full undercover exposé for Mother Jones! Links below:"My Four Months as a Private Prison Guard" "My Four Months as a Private Prison Guard" (additional information)🙌 Like the stories you are hearing? Support Shadow Clock here!Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

1998. New Orleans. A moment surrounding the alleged sale of a $10 bag of marijuana.Ramson Miller served 23½ years in prison for it. And yet—he’s still laughing, still smiling, and still believes in humanity. From tap dancing on Bourbon Street at just five years old to decades behind bars… this is his story.Part 1 of a 2-part episode.Meet Ramson Miller here.🙌 Like the stories you are hearing? Support Shadow Clock here!Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

It’s been almost a year since this announcement—and we’re finally ready. Next month, we’ll wrap up Season 1 with the story of Mr. Ramson Miller. And of course, we’re really looking forward to bringing you Season 2. Stay tuned!Summary of Episodes #018 and #019 (Two-Part Episode): Mr. Ramson MillerRamson’s life changed forever the day he was arrested over a ten-dollar bag of weed—and his story is one we’ve worked hard to tell with care. While we finalize the edits, here’s a preview of what’s to come. The full episode drops this fall.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

When Michelle Fiordaliso and her 5-year-old son, Joe, “migrated” from New York to Los Angeles, she knew she had to push past her fear and face the unknown. In retrospect, it was a momentary encounter with bees that told Michelle everything she needed to know about what the future would hold.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Show Announcement!What would you do if a $10 bag of weed changed your life forever? That’s the story at the heart of our upcoming two-part season finale, featuring Ramson Miller and his 25-year prison sentence. Before that, we’ve got one last “Zoomed-In Moment” next month. Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe to our email list at www.shadow-clock.com, follow us on social, and if the show’s moved you, please consider supporting. Your help keeps Shadow Clock going.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

The moment Julie and Jimmy Johnson woke up to a massive, unfamiliar pit bull in their bed was nothing short of heart-stopping. And what happened next would take Facebook by storm...Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

It’s 1968, and a Computer Date Match service is about to create a match made in heaven. Carolyn and Kant Muchhala share their meet-cute story—more than 50 years later. It's another Zoomed-In Moment! Here’s to timeless love! ❤️*Slide back in time with a few amazing photos of Carolyn and Kant! Check them out on our website under their episode link!Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Katie here! Our episode schedule drops every 4th Tuesday of the month, and we’ll be kicking off the second half of Shadow Clock's season in February. That said… we’re bringing February’s episode to you a little early—in just two weeks—to line up with Valentine’s Day! Get ready for a heartwarming meet-cute story set in 1968 called Computer Date Match! I promise you won’t want to miss it!Stay tuned for our next episode on February 11th! In the meantime, catch me tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29, at 9:10 PM. I’ll be hanging out with radio host Blake Pfeil on his show The Pfeil File on WKNY/Radio Kingston, chatting about Shadow Clock and so much more!Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

In this special compilation episode, Katie revisits highlights from Season One, offering a glimpse into the many ways moments of gratitude appear through unique perspectives and stories.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

It was the moment the ghostly sound of mysterious footsteps left even skeptics wondering… could the house truly be haunted by a ghost child?In this condensed version of Episode #006, today’s Episode #013,  explores eerie, unexplained events in a home built over San Francisco’s long-forgotten Odd Fellows Cemetery. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

When Kristen lost her father, what she wanted most was a moment from beyond..."Shadow Clock's" guest Kristen fondly reminisces about her father, sharing three poignant moments that vividly highlight his enduring presence in her life, despite the many years since his passing.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

At just 20 years old, Notre Dame and NFL alum Drew Mahalic woke up to find himself on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. Listen as he relives the journey leading up to his iconic 1973 cover moment.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Former NFL player and accomplished athlete Drew Mahalic takes us back to the 1960s, recounting the day he sneaked onto a golf course to meet his childhood heroes, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle. His goal was to walk away with two newly signed baseball cards. This adventure would become the backdrop of a childhood lesson that would stick with him for years to come.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Trying to escape fundamentalist religion from a young age, a German-Turkish woman named Amira fights her way not just to freedom but also to motherhood. It's the moment when Amira finds herself in a women's shelter in San Francisco, California, with her 9-month-old baby that her life changes forever.Music and Transcripts Coming Soon! Unhoused or worried about loosing housing? We have listed some resources here.Facing housing obstacles in the California / San Francisco Bay Area? Downtown Streets Team can help.Facing housing obstacles in Tennessee? We have listed some resources here.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)Domestic Violence Resources in TennesseeNational Domestic Violence HotlineCheck out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

In 2021, amidst the pandemic, third-grade teacher Ms. Fitz promised her class a hot chocolate party if she could sink a basketball from across the playground. The ensuing video that captured the moment, along with her student's jubilant response, went viral.  This interview/narrative explores the tiny details leading up to the shot, alongside some of the other “magical” moments in Ms. Fitz’s life that led to this epic playground buzzer beater.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

It's  Zoomed-In Moment #1 - a shorter episode that takes you into the smaller moments that create life's twists and turns.  As February is Cupid's month, find out how Cory stole Dana's heart with a chicken card and how for Adrianna and Allison it was "love at first knees."We hope you enjoy these shorter moments of Shadow Clock!​Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

A little announcement!  We are trying out something new...  Recently, we were asked not to share our next episode publicly as of yet, as it's being considered for a few things outside of our show. This request to hold on our next episode titled "Emma," inspired an idea. Editing our audio-documentary style episodes takes A LOT of time... and lately, we have been wondering,  how can we keep bringing you great stories when we are in between seasons, as we expect Season 2 to take a minimum of a year and a half to produce! And we think we have an answer. Starting this month we will be releasing what we call "Zoomed in Moments."  If there is ever a hold in getting out our next big episode,  or when we start to move into Season 2 - we've decided to bring you shorter episodes that focus on those smaller moments in life - zoomed-in moments if you will -  that still make a BIG impact. Each of these episodes will be done online - so the audio may not be perfect... but the stories are sure to inspire...Be sure to check out our first Zoomed-in Moments Episode this month!Thanks for listening. It's been a pleasure sharing these moments with you. KatieCheck out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

The moment Ericka Garner learned of the 150-year-old mummified child unearthed in her San Francisco backyard, her life took an uncanny turn. It would take a team of experts to figure out who this young person was and why they were there in the first place.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Diego Calderón-Franco recounts the moment he and an ex-FARC guerrilla member, who had kidnapped him over a decade ago, see each other for the first time years later. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Contractor John Sangiacomo recounts the moment he laid eyes on the mummified remains of a child after his construction crew unearthed her coffin in the backyard of a San Francisco home. To hear the entire story, listen to Shadow Clock, Episode 6. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Katie Mahalic learns that Colombian biologist Diego Calderón-Franco is building a bridge of peace with ex-FARC soldiers, the very same guerrillas who kidnapped him years ago. How is he doing this? Through birdwatching... Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

After Diego's kidnapping in 2004 he never thought he would be working side by side with the same group who held him captive for 3 months. However, time heals and perspective is everything. With Diego's newly found friendships, he knows just how important it is to continue to "bird for peace." It was the moment he looked into the eyes of one of his former kidnappers that proved peace and forgiveness are possible, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Diego Calderón Franco, a birdwatcher and biologist, was a college student in Colombia back in 2004. But it was the moment he was taken by the FARC, a Colombian guerrilla group, and held for ransom, that would change his life forever. As Diego talks about his captivity with the guerrilla, he provides a lesson in how connecting to nature can be both life-saving, healing, and a bridge to peace.​Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Diego Calderón-Franco recounts the moment he realizes he is being kidnapped by the Colombian guerrilla group FARC.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

In February 2021,  Eric Sauser, husband of Crystal and father of three, passed away. The cause of death was leukemia, but according to his obituary, which was written by his "smoking hot wife," he died of being "dead sexy." The moment Crystal sat down to write Eric's obituary she knew she needed to share with the rest of the world Eric's love for his family, friends, the Kansas City Chiefs ("before being a Chief's fan was cool") and any old Chevy he saw on the road, among other things...Listen to Crystal and Allie's podcast "The Hot Widows Club" here!Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

As Tedd Wallace was sucked out to sea, he knew he was going to die, until two complete strangers, Bale Shabaka Kaza-Amlak and Sven Hill Matsen, did everything in their power to pull him from the unforgiving sea.  Each of these men were strangers to each other, but all of them shared, in the words of Bale,  “a one-moment connection.”Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Former navy seal and bank robber,  Bob Schibline, recalls the moment his Alcatraz prison cell slammed shut. It was a sound that he says marked the beginning of a 5-year moment… full of the kinds of Alcatraz secrets that only a former inmate could tell you about…  and Bob is eager to share all the tiny moments that make up his 5 years on the rock. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Never for a moment did Crystal Sauser think the obituary she wrote for her husband, Eric, would go viral - but it did. To hear Crystal and Eric's full story, as well as the entire obituary, listen to Shadow Clock, Episode 3.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Balé Shabaka Kaza-Amlak reflects on the moment he reached out to a stranger, hoping to pull this man to safety from the clutches of the sea. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

Tedd Wallace describes the moment he was sucked out to sea - a moment that would change his life forever.Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

It's a Teaser! Former bank robber and Alcatraz resident, Bob Schibline, breaks down the plan that would eventually send him into serving what he calls a "5-year moment" at Alcatraz State penitentiary. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at: www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcastFacebook: @ShadowClockPodcastTikTok: @shadowclockpodcastYouTube: @shadowclockKatie Mahalic's LinkedInThanks for listening to Shadow Clock!