

“I have been wanting to be at a radio station for the last 35 years, that’s been my ultimate dream in life," Hall said.Īfter he was released from prison, Hall received his associate degree from Cleveland Community College.Įven though he's not on the radio, he says being behind a mic is better than behind bars. Other guests include law enforcement officials, elected officials and neighbors doing positive things. He created " WPCS Shelby Podcast," where former inmates join the show to discuss life after prison. “Just to let someone out there maybe lost, or somebody that is going down the wrong road, the wrong path of life, that you can always rejuvenate, that you can recycle yourself," Hall said. Hall learned from his mistakes and wanted to support other former inmates.

"Habitual felon, and I did 10 and half years in prison," Hall said. Jim" was born, hosting events and playing at clubs, but the socializing took a turn when Hall was arrested. I think I was in the eighth grade, and we had to go in and record the weather," Hall said.ĭJ "Dr. “You know back in our day, we used to listen to music, record music on cassette tapes, then one thing led to another, and I got behind a microphone. Hall says since he was a kid, he wanted to be a DJ. In between gigs, Hall tapes a podcast every week, and he touches on issues in the justice system but also shines a light on the good things happening. Hall always dreamed of being on the radio, and he received his associate degree from Cleveland Community College after he was released.Hall hopes to inspire change in his community after spending 10 years behind bars.A Shelby man, Jimmy Hall created a podcast, " WPCS Shelby Podcast," where former inmates join the show and discuss life before, during and after prison.
