Death Row Stories

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Jamaal Howard: Executed Without Understanding Why

October 09, 2026

Did Texas just execute a man who never fully understood why he was being put to death?In this episode of Death Row Stories, I travel to Huntsville, Texas, to witness the execution of Jamaal Howard, a man whose attorneys argued was intellectually disabled and suffered from severe mental illness.As the U.S. Supreme Court considered a last-minute appeal, Howard's family, anti-death-penalty activists, and execution witnesses waited anxiously outside the prison. Then the decision came.What fol...

The Story Behind Christa Gail Pike's Failed Execution

October 01, 2026

Christa Gail Pike was supposed to be executed on September 30, 2026. Instead, Tennessee suspended executions once again.What happened behind the closed curtains of Tennessee's execution chamber? And how did the state find itself confronting yet another crisis in its death penalty system?In this episode of Death Row Stories, we look at the events surrounding Christa Gail Pike's execution, Tennessee's troubled history with lethal injection, previous failures in the state's execu...

I Went to the Texas Town Where Norman and Ramey Killed 3 People

September 30, 2026

I traveled to Edna, Texas, to better understand the story behind the case that led to the executions of Norman and Ramey. After covering their executions for Death Row Stories, I wanted to see where the events unfolded and learn how the crimes affected the community that lived through them.But Edna's history extends beyond this murder case. The town also played a significant role in American legal history through Hernandez v. Texas, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that helped exp...

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Death Row Stories is hosted by François Picard. Its publicly listed email is cultureaventure@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Death Row Stories?

The publicly listed email for Death Row Stories: cultureaventure@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Death Row Stories have?

Podseeker estimates Death Row Stories reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Death Row Stories?

Death Row Stories typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct lived experience with death row or incarceration, expertise in capital defense or wrongful convictions, or professional experience in criminal-justice reform and prison rehabilitation. Common among recent guests: Firsthand experience of death-row incarceration or wrongful-conviction proceedings; Work in capital defense, prison rehabilitation, or criminal-justice reform; Peer mentoring or advocacy involving incarcerated people. Recent guests include Thomas Miller-El and Eugene Broxton.

How hard is it to get booked on Death Row Stories?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Death Row Stories cover?

Recent episodes cover Criminal Justice, Death Penalty, Wrongful Convictions, Prison Reform, and Death Row. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.