The Prison Show

Hosted by David Collingsworth - Producer 90.1 FM KPFT - The Prison Show

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The Prison Show is a live radio program airing every Friday from 9–11 pm Central on 90.1 FM KPFT in Houston since March of 1980. You can watch it on Facebook Live, your favorite podcast platform, or YouTube. Our incarcerated population can watch using their tablets on the Edovo App. So, tune in at your convenience! The Prison Show uses the first hour to discuss issues of interest to the incarcerated. The second hour features shout-outs from family and friends in the free world to their loved ones behind wire and bars. Everyone is encouraged to call 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm for shout outs or you can leave a voice recording during the week on Facebook Messenger or by emailing david@theprisonshow.net David Collingsworth is the Producer, and Dani Allen is hostess. Lobbying by The Prison Show was instrumental in persuading the Texas Legislature to approve the installation of phones in TDCJ for the incarcerated in 2007. Texas was the last state to do so. After 4 years of negotiation with TDCJ and Securus, The Prison Show was approved to upload content on the Edovo App so the incarcerated can view or listen for free without having to purchase radios. Edovo is currently available in 45 states for an approximate 900,000 incarcerated population. The Prison Show are ex-offenders, teachers, professors, lawyers, chaplains, and activists who see the error in the current prison system and the worth in The American people lost but not forgotten behind wire and bars. The Prison Show has through their staff brought together TX C.U.R.E., Texas Inmate Mail Support Advocates, Texas Incarcerated Families Association, The Death Row Angels, End Mass Incarceration Houston, ACLU, Texas Coalition To Abolish The Death Penalty, Death Penalty Action, Grass Roots Leadership and TAJ – Texas Advocates for Justice, Texas Prisons Community Advocates, Lioness: Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance, Texas Voices for Reason and Justice , Rusty Diamond Network, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, attorneys Paul Morgan, Gary Cohen, and Terry Peden, Pacifica Radio, and many more local businesses, churches, and organizations who's target audience are the offenders inside the walls of our prison system. The Prison Show's mission is to keep incarcerated individuals connected to their families and the outside world, providing a platform for families to share messages and maintain contact. The Prison Show also aims to share relevant news, success stories, and interviews with advocates and the community, while also highlighting important cases and issues within the prison industrial complex. The Prison Show seeks to make the incarceration experience more humane. Shout outs can be prerecorded during the week on our Facebook Messenger App by pressing the mic and talking or by emailing a recording to david@theprisonshow.net Remember, you can always call live Friday nights at 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm. Your loved one wants to hear your voice. - Cowboy David The Prison Show non-profit charity organization 39-3056060, a national radio show with a multimedia, multi-platform presence focusing on communications with incarcerated persons and their families throughout prisons and jails. The Prison Show - 226 Chipmunk Trail - Shepherd, Tx. 77371 Favorite quotes It's time to holler down the pipe chase and rattle them bars!! - Ray Hill

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June 13, 20262 hr 0 min

The Prison Show June 11th 2026

June 12th 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The program is also streamed on Facebook Live, and then uploaded onto YouTube, and various podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 48 states can access the content for free through the Edovo app on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth, hosted by Dani Allen, and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to giving a voice to those impacted by incarceration. This week’s guests:· Attorney Terry Peden - parole attorney based in Texas and Alabama, Lawyer Firm Owner, Abolitionist, Educator, and Criminal Law· Gloria Rubac - Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement· Athena Gonzalez – The Prison Show Camera Tech and Volunteer · Abraham J. Bonowitz - Co-Director/Founder at Death Penalty Action https://deathpenaltyaction.org/ Call tonight at 713-526-5738, option 2, after 9:45 PM to give a shout-out to your loved ones! Shout-outs can also be prerecorded during the week through our Facebook Messenger app or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net. 9 pm – Opening – 5 minutes - 9:07 pm9:05 pm – Terry – 15 minutes - 9:20 pm9:20 pm – Gloria – 10 minutes – 9:30 pm9:30 pm – Athena – 10 minutes – 9:40 pm9:40 pm - Abe – 15 minutes – 9:55 pm9:55 pm – Break Song – 5 minutes – 10 pm10 pm - station ID and Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm 11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371 #kpfthoustontx #kpft #theprisonshow

June 7, 20261 hr 59 min

The Prison Show June 5th 2026

May 29th 2026Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years.The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston.The program is also streamed on Facebook Live, and then uploaded onto YouTube, and various podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 48 states can access the content for free through the Edovo app on prison tablets.The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth, hosted by Dani Allen, and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to giving a voice to those impacted by incarceration.#kpfthoustontxx #kpft #theprisonshowThis week’s guests:• Marci Marie - The Prison Show Women’s Unit Reporter, Social Media Influencer, and Director of Community Engagement at Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance• Brittany Robertson - Texas Prison Reform Activist and The Prison Show Board Member• Sommer Alexander - Re-Entry Peer Support Specialist at Texas Harm Reduction Alliance• Abraham J. Bonowitz - Co-Director/Founder at Death Penalty Action https://deathpenaltyaction.org/Call tonight at 713-526-5738, option 2, after 9:45 PM to give a shout-out to your loved ones! Shout-outs can also be prerecorded during the week through our Facebook Messenger app or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net.9 pm – Opening with a pitch – 7 minutes - 9:07 pm9:07 pm – Marci – 10 minutes - 9:17 pm9:17 pm – pitch – 2 minutes – 9:19 pm9:19 pm – Brittany– 10 minutes – 9:29 pm9:29 pm – pitch – 2 minutes – 9:31 pm9:31 pm – Sommer – 10 minutes – 9:41 pm9:41 pm - pitch – 2 minutes – 9:43 pm9:43 pm - Abe – 15 minutes – 9:58 pm9:58 pm - pitch – 2 minutes – 10 pm10 pm - station ID and Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla DawnThe Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371

May 30, 20262 hr 0 min

The Prison Show May 29th 2026

May 29th 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The program is also streamed on Facebook Live, and then uploaded onto YouTube, and various podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 48 states can access the content for free through the Edovo app on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth, hosted by Dani Allen, and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to giving a voice to those impacted by incarceration. #kpfthoustontxx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:• Marci Marie - The Prison Show Women’s Unit Reporter, Social Media Influencer, and Director of Community Engagement at Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance• Brittany Robertson - Texas Prison Reform Activist and The Prison Show Board Member• Sommer Alexander - Re-Entry Peer Support Specialist at Texas Harm Reduction Alliance• Abraham J. Bonowitz - Co-Director/Founder at Death Penalty Action https://deathpenaltyaction.org/ Call tonight at 713-526-5738, option 2, after 9:45 PM to give a shout-out to your loved ones! Shout-outs can also be prerecorded during the week through our Facebook Messenger app or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net. 9 pm – Opening with a pitch – 7 minutes - 9:07 pm9:07 pm – Marci – 10 minutes - 9:17 pm9:17 pm – pitch – 2 minutes – 9:19 pm9:19 pm – Brittany– 10 minutes – 9:29 pm9:29 pm – pitch – 2 minutes – 9:31 pm9:31 pm – Sommer – 10 minutes – 9:41 pm9:41 pm - pitch – 2 minutes – 9:43 pm9:43 pm - Abe – 15 minutes – 9:58 pm9:58 pm - pitch – 2 minutes – 10 pm10 pm - station ID and Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371

May 23, 20262 hr 0 min

The Prison Show May 22nd 2026

May 22nd 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The program is also streamed on Facebook Live, and then uploaded onto YouTube, and various podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 48 states can access the content for free through the Edovo app on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth, hosted by Dani Allen, and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers committed to giving a voice to those impacted by incarceration. #kpfthoustontxx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:• Andre Taylor – Texas Advocates for Justice (TAJ) Criminal Justice Organizer• Danny Sneed “The Encourager” – The Prison Show Veteran Reporter• Linda Snyder and Dani Allen - The Death Row Angels are on The Prison Show every other Friday shouting out updates to those on Texas Death Row. The Angels visit and mail updated information and are at the Huntsville Unit every execution to protest. https://hpjc.org/tdra/ Call tonight at 713-526-5738, option 2, after 9:45 PM to give a shout-out to your loved ones! Shout-outs can also be prerecorded during the week through our Facebook Messenger app or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net. 9 pm – Opening with a pitch – 7 minutes - 9:07 pm9:07 pm – Andre – 10 minutes - 9:17 pm9:17 pm – pitch – 2 minutes – 9:19 pm9:19 pm – Danny – 10 minutes – 9:29 pm9:29 pm – pitch – 2 minutes – 9:31 pm9:31 pm – David – 10 minutes – 9:41 pm9:41 pm - pitch – 2 minutes – 9:43 pm9:43 pm - Angels – 15 minutes – 9:58 pm9:58 pm - pitch – 2 minutes – 10 pm10 pm - station ID and Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371

May 16, 20261 hr 52 min

The Prison Show May 15th 2026

May 15th 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The Prison Show is streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and various podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 48 states can also access the content for free via the Edovo App on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth and hosted by Dani Allen and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. #kpfthoustontxx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:• Chivas Watson – End Mass Incarceration Houston and WorkingGroup512 • Canyon Price – Musician and son of Dennis Price long time friend of The Prison Show• Abraham J. Bonowitz - Co-Director/Founder at Death Penalty Action https://deathpenaltyaction.org/ Call tonight at 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm to shout out! Shout outs can also be prerecorded during the week on our Facebook Messenger App or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net 9 pm – Opening - 5 minutes - 9:05 pm9:05 pm – Chivas – 10 minutes - 9:15 pm9:15 pm – Canyon - 10 minutes – 9:25 pm9:25 pm – Abe– 15 minutes – 9:40 pm9:40 pm – Canyon – 15 minutes – 9:55 pm9:55 pm – break song and station ID10 pm - Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371

May 9, 20261 hr 59 min

The Prison Show May 8th 2026

May 8th 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The Prison Show is streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and various podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 48 states can also access the content for free via the Edovo App on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth and hosted by Dani Allen and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. #kpfthoustontxx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:• Michelle Banewski – Lee College Reentry Specialist• Dr. Terri LeClercq – Retired English Professor, Queen of The Prison Show Book Club, and author of “Prison Grievances: When to Write, How to Write,” as well as at least 4 other books, • Gloria Rubac - Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement• Abraham J. Bonowitz - Co-Director/Founder at Death Penalty Action https://deathpenaltyaction.org/ Call tonight at 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm to shout out! Shout outs can also be prerecorded during the week on our Facebook Messenger App or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net 9 pm – Opening - 5 minutes - 9:05 pm9:05 pm – Michelle – 10 minutes - 9:15 pm9:15 pm – Terri - 15 minutes – 9:30 pm9:30 pm – Gloria – 10 minutes – 9:40 pm9:40 pm – Abe – 15 minutes – 9:55 pm9:55 pm – break song and station ID10 pm - Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371

May 2, 20261 hr 59 min

The Prison Show May 1st 2026

May 1st 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The Prison Show is streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and various podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 45 states can also access the content for free via the Edovo App on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth and hosted by Dani Allen and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. #kpfthoustontxx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:• Attorney Terry Peden - parole attorney based in Texas and Alabama, Lawyer Firm Owner, Abolitionist, Educator, and Criminal Law• Marci Marie - The Prison Show Women’s Unit Reporter, Social Media Influencer, and Director of Community Engagement at Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance• Jo Anne Hall – TDCJ Officiant at Texas Prison Weddings• Linda Snyder and Dani Allen - The Death Row Angels are on The Prison Show every other Friday shouting out updates to those on Texas Death Row. The Angels visit and mail updated information and are at the Huntsville Unit every execution to protest. https://hpjc.org/tdra/Call tonight at 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm to shout out! Shout outs can also be prerecorded during the week on our Facebook Messenger App or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net 9 pm – Opening - 5 minutes - 9:05 pm9:05 pm – Terry - 15 minutes - 9:20 pm9:15 pm – Marci - 15 minutes – 9:30 pm9:30 pm – Jo Anne – 10 minutes – 9:40 pm9:40 pm – Angels– 15 minutes – 9:55 pm9:55 pm – break song and station ID10 pm - Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371

April 25, 20261 hr 58 min

The Prison Show April 24th 2026

April 24th 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The Prison Show is streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and various podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 45 states can also access the content for free via the Edovo App on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth and hosted by Dani Allen and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. #kpfthoustontx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:· Mary Sue Molnar - Executive director at Texas Voices for Reason and Justice· Tatiana Santollo - President/Founder Texas Prison Alliance· JP Barre – Reentry Resource Division Administrator· Willie and Nicole Mitchell - Founder of ReClaim Ministries, Community Health Worker and Justice Ambassador with Prison Fellowship· Abraham J. Bonowitz - Co-Director/Founder at Death Penalty Action https://deathpenaltyaction.org/Call tonight at 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm to shout out! Shout outs can also be prerecorded during the week on our Facebook Messenger App or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net 9 pm – Opening - 5 minutes - 9:05 pm 9:05 pm – Mary Sue - 10 minutes - 9:15 pm9:15 pm – TPA - 15 minutes – 9:30 pm 9:30 pm – ReClaim – 10 minutes – 9:40 pm9:40 pm – Abe – 15 minutes – 9:55 pm9:55 pm – break song and station ID10 pm - Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm 10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm 11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371

April 18, 20262 hr 0 min

The Prison Show April 17th 2026

April 17th 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The Prison Show is streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and various podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 45 states can also access the content for free via the Edovo App on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth and hosted by Dani Allen and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. #kpfthoustontx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:· Brittany Robertson - Tonight’s co-host, Texas Prison Reform Activist and The Prison Show Board Member· Marci Marie Ray – Tonight’s co-host, The Prison Show Women’s Unit Reporter, Social Media Influencer, Film Maker and Director of Communications at Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance· Attorney Kevin Homiak – Partner and Pro Bono Chair at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell· Sommer Alexander - Re-Entry Peer Support Specialist at Texas Harm Reduction Alliance· Dani Allen and Linda Snyder - The Death Row Angels are on The Prison Show every other Friday shouting out updates to those on Texas Death Row. The Angels visit and mail updated information and are at the Huntsville Unit every execution to protest. https://hpjc.org/tdra/ Call tonight at 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm to shout out! Shout outs can also be prerecorded during the week on our Facebook Messenger App or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net 9 pm – Opening - 5 minutes - 9:05 pm 9:05 pm – Sommer - 10 minutes - 9:15 pm9:15 pm – Marci and Kevin - 15 minutes – 9:30 pm 9:30 pm – Brittany – 10 minutes – 9:40 pm9:40 pm – Angels – 15 minutes – 9:55 pm9:55 pm – break song and station ID10 pm - Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing - 2 min – 10:57 pm 10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm

April 11, 20262 hr 0 min

The Prison Show April 10th 2026

April 10th 2026 Tune into The Prison Show, a legendary live radio program based in Houston, Texas, that has served as a vital communication lifeline between incarcerated individuals and their families for 46 years. The Prison Show airs every Friday night from 9 to 11 PM Central Time on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston. The Prison Show is streamed on Facebook Live, YouTube, and various podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Incarcerated individuals in 45 states can also access the content for free via the Edovo App on prison tablets. The Prison Show is currently produced by David Collingsworth and hosted by Dani Allen and supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. #kpfthoustontx #kpft #theprisonshow This week’s guests:· Gloria Rubac – THE Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement· Danny Sneed “The Encourager” – The Prison Show Veteran Reporter· Andre Taylor – Texas Advocates for Justice (TAJ) Criminal Justice Organizer· Alli Sullivan - Death Penalty Action and Join Jeremy Call tonight at 713-526-5738 option 2 after 9:45 pm to shout out! Shout outs can also be prerecorded during the week on our Facebook Messenger App or by emailing voice recordings to david@theprisonshow.net 9 pm – Opening - 5 minutes - 9:05 pm 9:05 pm – Gloria - 10 minutes - 9:15 pm9:15 pm – Danny - 15 minutes – 9:30 pm 9:30 pm – Andre – 10 minutes – 9:40 pm9:40 pm – Alli– 15 minutes – 9:55 pm9:55 pm – break song and station ID10 pm - Callers - 55 min - 10:55 pm10:55 pm – David closing w/pitch - 2 min – 10:57 pm 10:57 pm - outro by Charlie and the Regrets – 3 min – 11 pm 11 pm – Damage Control with Skyla Dawn The Prison Show 226 Chipmunk Trail Shepherd, Tx. 77371