Episode #24
J'son Folds - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 24
J’son Folds - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 24In this raw episode of The Devine Salerno Podcast, Devine sits down with J’son Folds for an unfiltered conversation about the circumstances around his 360 month spent in federal prison.J’son takes us deep into the reality of growing up and surviving on the streets of Chicago — the violence, the culture, the losses, the code, and what it actually takes to make it out (or keep going) when the city is stacked against you. No filter, no sugarcoating. Just real talk about the environment that shaped him, the choices that defined him, and the perspective he’s carrying now.If you’ve ever wanted a genuine look at life in Chiraq from someone who lived it, this is that episode.Timestamps (will be updated once the full episode is live):0:00 – Cold open1:56 – Welcome + J’son introduces himself3:24 – The 1995 carjacking and what they did to his mom and sister8:52 – Growing up in Chechnya under ISIS and fleeing to America15:10 – Life in Cabrini-Green and the brick that earned him respect17:36 – Youngest juvenile ever sent to federal prison (age 13 → Beaumont)23:20 – Surviving the federal system and ADX Florence solitary34:28 – Maxing out and release day36:40 – Culture shock coming home + the fentanyl overdose that almost killed him40:30 – Sober living and meeting his fiancée47:15 – Learning how to live again and dealing with the stigma57:00 – Changing his life, soaking up game, and learning social media + AI1:01:50 – 5-year plan: marriage, house, and building a platform1:13:30 – How canteen and technology changed in the feds1:23:00 – How prison culture has fallen off (dope over loyalty)1:27:20 – Never going back + closing thoughtsBrought to you by Ledger Media Company Booking & inquiries: booking@ledgermediacompany.com Connect with J'son: Instagram: / @Jsonfolds Facebook: / J'son Folds Follow Devine: Snapchat: / devinesalerno Instagram: / thedevinesalerno TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thedevinesalerno/ Facebook: / thedevinesalernopodcast X: https://www.x.com/westdevine4tay/ thedevinesalernopodcast.com Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com Support Empower Recovery Homes: IG: @empowerrecoveryhomes empowerrecoveryhomes.comBeginning Production by C-LanceMain Intro Production by C-LanceEpisode Recorded on July 20th, 2026All Rights Reserved - Ledger Media Company | The Devine Salerno PodcastSearch “J'son Folds - The Devine Salerno Podcast” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms! Watch the full episode and drop a comment with the biggest takeaway.The Devine Salerno Podcast — Real stories. Real recovery. Real growth. Brought to you by Ledger Media Company.✅ Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!️ Drop a comment: What’s one lesson from your past that changed how you move forward?Like, comment, and subscribe for more raw conversations. Drop your thoughts below — we read them.#DevineSalernoPodcast #LifeInChiraq #JSonFolds #Chiraq #ChicagoStreets #RedemptionStories #StreetLife #Podcast
