Nov 1, 20264h 59m
"Story of Young Abraham Lincoln" by Wayne Whipple invites listeners to explore the formative years of one of America's most revered presidents. This audiobook delves into Lincoln's early life, highlighting the...
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Step into the harrowing world of Darrell Standing, a university professor sentenced to life in San Quentin State Prison for murder. Through the lens of his first-person narrative, we explore his battle against the prisons cruel torture device known as the jacket—a tightly laced canvas garment that constricts the body, inducing unbearable pain. In an astonishing twist, Standing learns to transcend this torment by entering a trance-like state, where he traverses the cosmos and relives fragments of his past lives. The jacket, a real instrument of suffering at San Quentin, inspired Jack Londons evocative descriptions, drawn from interviews with former convict Ed Morrell—a character within the novel. Morrell, notorious for his role in the Sontag and Evans gangs infamous Southern Pacific Railroad heist in the 1890s, endured fourteen years of incarceration, five of which were spent in solitary confinement. London ardently advocated for Morrells pardon, and after his release, Morrell became a
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What is Jacket about?
Step into the harrowing world of Darrell Standing, a university professor sentenced to life in San Quentin State Prison for murder. Through the lens of his first-person narrative, we explore his battle against the prisons cruel torture device known as the jacket, a tightly laced canvas garment that constricts the body, inducing unbearable pain.
Who hosts Jacket?
Jacket is hosted by Jack London. The show has published 102 episodes to date.
What has Jacket covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Story of Young Abraham Lincoln-Wayne Whipple" (1 November 2026, 299 minutes), "Purple Springs-Nellie McClung" (31 October 2026, 521 minutes), and "Radio Beasts-Ralph Milne Farley" (30 October 2026, 497 minutes).
How often does Jacket publish?
Jacket publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 357 minutes across 102 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Jacket?
Booking probability for Jacket is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Jacket requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Jacket's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Jack London hosts Jacket, a fiction podcast with 102 episodes published.
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