Pistol Pete aka "King of Rikers Island" interviews real life prisoners and celebs that have done hard time and shares his personal experiences along with his guests amazing stories of how they survived and persevered. This should inspire Americas youth to avoid the same trappings and mistakes and understand that nothing is worth doing the time. Take the hard road not the easy one. Prison is full of hardship and pain. Know that.
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Pistol Pete aka "King of Rikers Island" interviews real life prisoners and celebs that have done hard time and shares his personal experiences along with his guests amazing stories of how they survived and persevered. This should inspire Americas youth to avoid the same trappings and mistakes and understand that nothing is worth doing the time. Take the hard road not the easy one. Prison is full of hardship and pain. Know that.
Dr. Dennis “Prince” Mapp is living proof that redemption and resilience can transform not just one life, but entire communities. After serving nearly two decades incarcerated, Dr. Mapp turned his pain into purpose—becoming a nationally recognized community safety strategist, entrepreneur, and author.
Today, he serves as Head of Community & Culture at Citizen, where his leadership has reunited families, saved lives, and built groundbreaking safety collaborations with law enforcement, hospitals, and Fortune 500 companies. He’s also the Founder & CEO of BLK Squares LLC, the powerhouse behind programs like Swag Swap, Pull-Ups for Peace, Financial All Stars, and Freedom Elite Sports Academy—initiatives that uplift youth through mentorship, financial literacy, fitness, and violence prevention.
Dr. Mapp’s impact doesn’t stop there. He has helped locate over 800 missing persons since 2018, fought to reduce gun violence across NYC, and been honored with awards such as the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a father, grandfather, mentor, and above all—a Hope Dealer, creating safe spaces and opportunities for the next generation to thrive.
This episode of Dog in the Yard dives deep into Dr. Mapp’s extraordinary journey from incarceration to influence, and his mission to end cycles of violence, expand access to resources, and bring lasting peace to our communities.
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Pistol Pete aka "King of Rikers Island" interviews real life prisoners and celebs that have done hard time and shares his personal experiences along with his guests amazing stories of how they survived and persevered. This should inspire Americas youth to avoid the same trappings and mistakes and understand that nothing is worth doing the time. Take the hard road not the easy one. Prison is full of hardship and pain. Know that.
