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Relationships Episodes

July 17, 2025

Easter Nightmare: An Interview with Colby Brookman

It was Easter, 2020. PenPals.Buzz member Colby Brookman was driving home from dinner at his mother-in-law's house, where he had been drinking. His wife, J'lynne Stothers, was a passenger in the front seat. In the back were Co...

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May 8, 2025

Pen Pal Love Across the Pond: Bianca and Armon

On the evening of July 17, 2024, Bianca, from the UK, was browsing inmate profiles on PenPals.Buzz and was attracted to Armon Irons, an American prisoner with tattooed hands. Minutes later, she sent him this email: Good eveni...

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April 27, 2024

Dating An Inmate: Challenges Couples Face when Taking their Prison Pe…

Big Steve and his wife, Anya, found love on a prison pen pal website. Today they share stories, red flags, and strategies to help other couples succeed during and after incarceration. Learn what to look for in the initial pen pal ad, what red flags to watch for, and when to know to walk away. He…

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