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Family Jewels Podcast: True Crime From A Criminal's Perspective

Family Jewels Podcast: True Crime From A Criminal's Perspective

By Bryan Sobolewski

For 5 years my father, brother, and I robbed jewelry stores all over New England, and stole $2.3 million. Join Bryan Sobolewski as he explores every detail of working alongside a sociopathic father and guerrilla brother. What began as simply trying to get retribution, set the scene for regional notoriety and prison terms.
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Season 4 Swansong

Family Jewels Podcast: True Crime From A Criminal's PerspectiveMar 10, 2023

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Season 4 Swansong

Season 4 Swansong

Season 4 concludes

Mar 10, 202301:17:21
S4 Ep 4: Broken Girl Unchained Podcast Interview

S4 Ep 4: Broken Girl Unchained Podcast Interview

Broken Girl Unchained Podcast Interview

Nov 24, 202201:27:37
S4 Ep 3: My First Radio Gig

S4 Ep 3: My First Radio Gig

My first radio gig, along with comedy, and clips from my last show at Doghouse Theater

Nov 24, 202247:16
S4 Ep 2: Blaine

S4 Ep 2: Blaine

Blaine

Aug 16, 202253:20
S4 Ep1: T Steeves

S4 Ep1: T Steeves

T Steeves

Aug 13, 202246:49
S3 Ep20: Michael Trillsteen

S3 Ep20: Michael Trillsteen

Cohost Michael Trillsteen

Jul 09, 202253:11
S3 Ep 19: Co-Host Tom Neile Owner Of Doghouse Theater

S3 Ep 19: Co-Host Tom Neile Owner Of Doghouse Theater

This week's cohost is Tom Neale owner of Doghouse Theater

Jun 30, 202241:24
S3 Episode 18: The Lady Di Interview

S3 Episode 18: The Lady Di Interview

New cohost and potential investigator, my friend Dianna, joins us.

Jun 23, 202238:53
S3 Ep 17: What If Casey Was Cohost?

S3 Ep 17: What If Casey Was Cohost?

What if Casey Was Cohost?

Jun 09, 202246:55
S3 Ep 16: St. Anger

S3 Ep 16: St. Anger

St. Anger

Jun 07, 202233:03
S3 Ep 15: Unencumbered

S3 Ep 15: Unencumbered

Dreams materialize...

May 30, 202223:22
S3 Ep 14: Emotional Homeostasis
May 15, 202232:51
S3 Ep 13: The Bad Feelings

S3 Ep 13: The Bad Feelings

The Bad Feelings

May 08, 202236:33
S3 Ep12: Uncomfortably Numb

S3 Ep12: Uncomfortably Numb

www.exconcomedy.com

May 03, 202223:01
S3 Ep 11: Flat Plane Crank

S3 Ep 11: Flat Plane Crank

Flat Pklane Crank includes a Youtube review of the Shelby GT350, and why my brother chose the car.

Apr 24, 202232:34
S3 Ep 10: WTF Dad?

S3 Ep 10: WTF Dad?

WTF Dad

Apr 17, 202217:13
S3 Ep9: Altered Inextricably

S3 Ep9: Altered Inextricably

Exconcomedy.com for more content...

Apr 09, 202236:14
S3 Ep8: The Last Sobolewski

S3 Ep8: The Last Sobolewski

The Last Sobolewski

Mar 31, 202231:28
S3 Bonus Episode: Stories From Doghouse

S3 Bonus Episode: Stories From Doghouse

These are a few short stories from Doghouse Theater. Enjoy! 

Feb 13, 202220:36
S3 Ep 7: Guilt In The Absence Of Crime

S3 Ep 7: Guilt In The Absence Of Crime

Guilt In The Absence Of Crime covers how I learned to mange my guilt, or at least find healthy channels for its expression. 

Feb 06, 202236:09
S3 Ep 6: If You Leave Me, It'll Hurt; But If You Stay, It Might Kill Me
Jan 29, 202253:54
S3 Ep 5: Unconscious Motivations

S3 Ep 5: Unconscious Motivations

Delving into the unconscious mind of an excon is tricky without some definitions. This episode covers what the unconscious is, and isn't.

Jan 22, 202201:07:15
Bonus Episode: A Storied Life

Bonus Episode: A Storied Life

Bonus Episode includes stories recorded at Doghouse Theater in Delray Beach.

Jan 09, 202229:17
S3 Ep 4: Determinism

S3 Ep 4: Determinism

Determinism covers: Mom's Urn, The White Mtns, Scoping Ashes, Pemigewasset River, My Third Of Mom, Probation Wars, Gary, The Tennants

Jan 08, 202201:00:05
S3 Ep 3: Death Gestures

S3 Ep 3: Death Gestures

Death Gestures includes the topics: A Mother's Pain - The Sobolewski Heritage Ends Here - Ghosts - The Fun In Funeral - 9k Wake - Grudge Olympics - Mom's Urn
Dec 31, 202140:05
S3 Ep2: Altered Man Pt. 2- Different By Degree Or Kind?

S3 Ep2: Altered Man Pt. 2- Different By Degree Or Kind?

Topics: 

Am I Different By Degree Or Kind? You Eat My Life, See If It Chokes You, John The Orderly, Hanky Full Of Cigs-A Lighter-And A Trinket-Hospice Workers Rock!-Breaking The Pact

Dec 24, 202148:56
S3 Ep1: Altered Man Pt. 1

S3 Ep1: Altered Man Pt. 1

Altered Man includes how I've always been a thief, my gold Ford Thunderbird, uncle Dennis, Determinism, how society phobic I was, and am, probation blues and accepting my Phi Theta Kappa pin while on bail for multiple felony charges. 

Dec 18, 202101:07:29
Bonus Episode: An Altered Man's Perspective

Bonus Episode: An Altered Man's Perspective

Bonus episode describing altered perspectives on long hair, tattoos, leather, and drugs.

Dec 04, 202148:27
S2 Ep 24: Altered Boy

S2 Ep 24: Altered Boy

Altered Boy is a collection of stories that molded who I am today as a prelude to Season 3.

Nov 27, 202148:21
S2 Ep 23: 90 Days And A Wake Up

S2 Ep 23: 90 Days And A Wake Up

90 Days And A Wake Up includes topics like: prime numbers, symmetry, punk bids, Russian strength, how to fix prison, rough drafts, life goals mom's diet, prison coffee, Keebler vs Oreo.

Nov 20, 202151:45
S2 Ep 22: Triple Tap To The Head

S2 Ep 22: Triple Tap To The Head

Triple Tap To The Head includes stories about anklets, Jeff, and a story recorded at Doghouse Theater in Delray. 

Nov 13, 202139:23
S2 Ep 21: Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

S2 Ep 21: Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

I talk about Papa Gino's, Entenmann's cookies, stolen DNA, Josh and the cottage.

Nov 06, 202146:18
S2 Ep 20: Pack It Up, Pondville

S2 Ep 20: Pack It Up, Pondville

Episode covers: The wish is father to the fear, vending drugs, Eric Partak, and sticking trash after Patriot games..

Oct 31, 202147:52
S2 Ep 19: Pecker Checker

S2 Ep 19: Pecker Checker

Episode 19 covers toilet paper wars, run but don't run, monkeys-apes-and-inmates, and the pecker checker.

Oct 22, 202101:00:10
S2 Ep 18: The Violentest Place On Earth

S2 Ep 18: The Violentest Place On Earth

The Violentest Place On Earth explores my mother's cancer diagnosis while I'm serving the majority of my sentence at MCI Shirley. More shitty cellmates, and levels of scumbagery, abound in this episode.  

Oct 15, 202101:09:24
S2 Ep 17: And Don't Call Me MCI Shirley

S2 Ep 17: And Don't Call Me MCI Shirley

In this exciting installment, I talk about being moved to Massachusetts Correctional Institute Shirley, lifers, insanity, and more bad cellmates. 

Oct 08, 202101:19:60
S2 Ep 16: Mastermind

S2 Ep 16: Mastermind

Dad Is finally sentenced after I see the classification board, and we speak for the first time since court through the window of my cell. During a visit, he's acknowledges the letter, and requests we meet in the yard. 

Oct 02, 202101:20:53
S2 Ep 15: A Charlie Brown Prison Special

S2 Ep 15: A Charlie Brown Prison Special

I continue my description of prison logic through my first few weeks at MCI Concord. Kev seems to want to see me stabbed after I get him moved to the cell next to mine. Nutsy is introduced, and remains one of the top 5 reasons I'll never go back to prison.

Sep 24, 202101:06:40
Bonus Episode: School Daze

Bonus Episode: School Daze

I discuss the parade of teachers I have forced into early retirement. 

Sep 23, 202140:33
S2 Ep14: Prison Logic

S2 Ep14: Prison Logic

Prison Logic covers the first few weeks in MCI Concord. Dad still hasn't accepted a plea deal, Kev is in another block, and I'm stuck second hand smoking with a parade of awful cellmates. 



Sep 17, 202158:35
Bonus Episode: The Skinny

Bonus Episode: The Skinny

Why I hate being called skinny

Sep 15, 202142:16
S2 Ep 13: MCI Concord

S2 Ep 13: MCI Concord

After the plea deals are accepted, Kev and I move on to MCI Concord, while dad stays behind in Cambridge because of Rhode Island. 

Sep 11, 202101:16:56
S2 Ep 12: Sentenced Shackled And Shipped Up-State

S2 Ep 12: Sentenced Shackled And Shipped Up-State

Upstate

Sep 04, 202101:06:05
Bonus Episode: After This, We'll Never Discuss It Again

Bonus Episode: After This, We'll Never Discuss It Again

Bonus Episode

Sep 02, 202126:02
S2 Ep 11: Summer Of Discontent

S2 Ep 11: Summer Of Discontent

Out on bail, I try to reassemble the life I had prior to my indictment. Things quickly go astray, as I'm asked to participate in 2 state police lineups, which if picked, would yield me double digit numbers, and add charges to Dad and Kev's already heavy caseload. 

Aug 28, 202101:15:08
S2 Ep 10: The 5 Million Dollar Man

S2 Ep 10: The 5 Million Dollar Man

Episode 10 continues where episode 9, left off, in Cambridge jail. I work with Kev in the kitchen, meet Charlie Mayhem, and get shipped to another jail because of overcrowding. 

Aug 21, 202101:00:47
S2 Ep 9: Suicide Pact

S2 Ep 9: Suicide Pact

Episode 9 chronicles the post arrest fervor of having to waive extradition and agree to be shipped to Massachusetts.Dad and I see each other for the first time in close to a year, and mom saves my life, again.  

Aug 15, 202101:03:58
Bonus Episode: Hockey Rules!

Bonus Episode: Hockey Rules!

In this bonus episode I talk about my favorite sport, hockey. I also talk about how I trained one of the Bruins, and cover the time I witnessed my friend Tommy use psychological warfare to win a game.   

Aug 12, 202132:34
S2 Ep 8: Indictment

S2 Ep 8: Indictment

Formal charges are brought to a Massachusetts grand jury, who formally indicts me on multiple charges. The state police issue warrants for my, and Bill's, arrest and the chase is on to take down the last 2 standing. Officially, this is episode 26, and I was arrested on the 26th of December 1995, and was released on May 26, 1999...26-26-26. 

Aug 11, 202101:00:13
S2 Ep 7: The Lady With One Short Leg

S2 Ep 7: The Lady With One Short Leg

I talk about the loss, and regret, of a very good friend, someone who molded me, and was there when no one else was. It also includes a bonus story about the cover photo, and the difference between how Kev and I kept our rooms growing up.

Aug 08, 202148:03