⚠️ Explicit content warning: This episode contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.

We are getting as raw as we can get this episode, as we are blessed to be joined by none other than King Guru himself, an incarcerated author with thecellblock.net serving life without parole in California. He is the mind behind titles like "Pretty Girls Love Bad Boys" and "How to Hustle and Win: Sex, Money, Murder".

King Guru is open and honest about everything in this episode, sharing parts of his childhood, his journey to becoming an author, starting from nothing, and all of his relationships in between. Listen in as he gets real about life behind bars, love, masculinity, relationships, and the unfiltered truth of living with a LWOP sentence. He's hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest.

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Find him on social media @king_guru_books

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In this episode, we kick things off with a heartfelt intro from Big Steve of PenPals.buzz, who shares how he met our guest Luis—better known as Bars and Redemption. Luis, who entered the system young and took a plea deal for second-degree murder, opens up about his transformation behind the walls. Books became his lifeline, and personal growth his mission.

Now, with a newfound purpose and presence on penpal platforms, Luis speaks candidly about life inside, the power of relationships, and how loved ones can truly support someone incarcerated. We dive deep into his journey of healing, connection, and his dreams of becoming a relationship coach.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes in second chances and the resilience of the human spirit.

TIKTOK LIVE ALERT! Jae and Official (from the previous two episodes) will be going live on TikTok at 6:30 pm Central. Don't forget to join us and ask any questions you might have!

Check out penpals.buzz for all your penpal needs. If you're interested in being a guest on his podcast, contact podcast@penpals.buzz or help@penpals.buzz. They are also available at 1-888-273-6725.

Check out Luis (Bars and Redemption) and support him by following his Instagram @barsandredemption and messaging him for all your relationship coaching needs.

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Let's continue part two of Official's story:

Official never expected a simple Facebook post to change her life. What started as a friendship with a man she believed only had a short time left in his bid turned into something much deeper. But a shocking discovery made her question everything she thought she knew: he wasn't locked up for robbery and he didn't only have a few years left...

Through her own research, Official found the evidence of his innocence, but freedom remained just out of reach. As his release day approached, tensions grew and trust wavered, setting the stage for a rocky reunion and further disappointment as his days free increased and the test of their love grew more and more difficult to pass.

In part one of Official's story, hear her open up about love, betrayal, and fighting for what she loved where very few would.

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