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Real conversations. Real people. Real life.Hosted by Matt Parris and Paul Sausville, Downright Mindful is a long-form podcast that blends humor, reflection, and storytelling.
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Behind the Walls of Brushy Mountain | Downright Mindful Ep. 101 (opens the original)
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Before we take our students to Brushy Mountain, Paul decided Matt needed to be put to the test. For Episode 101, we’re going all in on Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary . Paul came prepared with the questions and turned the tables on Matt for a conversation about one of Tennessee’s most fascinating and notorious historic places. We trace the story of Brushy Mountain from its roots in the aftermath of the Coal Creek War through more than a century of Tennessee corrections. We talk about the pris
What Would You Do With 100? | Downright Mindful Ep. 100 (opens the original)
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What would you do with $100? How about 100 minutes? 100 people? 100 years? And after making it through 100 episodes of a podcast, what would you do with 100 more? For the 100th episode of Downright Mindful, Paul brings Matt a series of questions built around one number. Along the way, the conversation goes just about everywhere. Recorded on Mexican Independence Day, Matt and Paul talk about the history behind the day before turning closer to home and discussing Project River in Bradley County, t
Moving the Jail | Allan Walsh & Tony Moore | Downright Mindful Ep. 99 (opens the original)
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In 2004, Bradley County made the enormous move from the old jail on Johnson Boulevard to the new 408 bed direct supervision facility on Blythe Avenue. But long before moving day, there was a whole lot of work to be done. For Episode 99, Allan Walsh returns for Part 2, and Matt has a surprise waiting for him. His longtime friend and colleague, Tony Moore. Allan served as Captain and Tony as Senior Lieutenant in the Corrections Division of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. Along with Gwen Beave
Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? | Downright Mindful Ep. 98 (opens the original)
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What started as one of those wandering Matt-and-Paul conversations turned into one of the liveliest debates they've had in a while. It starts innocently enough. Books. Reading. Mapp v. Ohio. Constitutional amendments. And then Paul drops an idea: Maybe 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote. Matt's immediate response? “That's the craziest thing I've ever heard.” And they were off. As a U.S. History teacher, Paul makes the case that many of the students sitting in his classroom are more informed
Everybody Loves Dolly | Remembering Dolly Parton | Downright Mindful Ep. 97 (opens the original)
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Everybody loves Dolly. But why? Following the death of Dolly Parton at 80 years old, Matt Parris and Paul Sausville sit down to reflect on the life and legacy of one of the most beloved people Tennessee has ever produced. And, well…two dudes end up talking Dolly for about 50 minutes. They talk about the music, the songwriting, the unmistakable personality, her Appalachian roots, faith, humor, generosity, business success, and the remarkable journey that took a girl from the mountains of East Ten
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