PBT Podcast "The Bail Post" Ranked Top 10 for Criminal Justice Podcasts

Two years ago, a committee of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas decided to look into starting a podcast.  No one on the committee knew anything about how a podcast worked, how it was created, how it was distributed or anything else about the subject.  But the committee decided to work as a team to research among themselves about how to start such an endeavor.  The group set a timeline of three months to research what was needed to be done and what else was needed to make a decision about whether to go forward.

In making the decision, it was thought that a podcast could be a vehicle to address various issues in the criminal justice debate that could then serve as a resource to legislatures and politicians as they consider different proposals for Criminal Justice Reform.  The committee ultimately named the podcast "The Bail Post."  This name was not the first choice.  The committee had actually selected another name, but the name had to be changed after it was determined that the first choice was being used by a radio show. 

The committee worked to design art work, to select music and to address numerous other issues including which podcast distribution system to use.  The committee did not hire professionals to do it for them.  The committee did it themselves.  

In November 2021, the first episode of The Bail Post was recorded and distributed.  The first episode is still one of the most listened to and it involves the question "What the Heck Do Bondsmen Even Do?"

Since November 2021, The Bail Post has released on average 2 episodes a month on a wide range of Criminal Justice issues.  Some episodes have not held up well to time (see episode no. 2).  Other episodes involve statistics and data cited across the country.

In Episode No. 19, The Bail Post released a video and audio version of the podcast for the first time.  PBT's committee continues to meet once a week to support the podcast and numerous other issues.  The committee members assist in getting guests.

At first, there was a fear that some would question whether they should be a guest on a podcast such as The Bail Post.  But over time, as listeners have listened to the intelligent conversations that take place on a multitude of issues, there was more and more willingness for guests to appear.

The podcast has highlighted how bail functions in other states, has highlighted stories about victims, bondsmen helping to return defendants to court and judges, sheriffs, clerks and other members of the Criminal Justice System.  The podcast has also highlighted important cases decided by the appellate courts and has had important discussions with elected officials.  The podcast also has highlighted studies addressing Criminal Justice reform.

One and a half years into production and two years after the idea was first suggested, The Bail Post has been listed as one of the Top 10 (number 7) of the 60 Best Criminal Justice Podcasts.

Episodes of "The Bail Post" can be found-          CLICK HERE

Subject Index to The Bail Post Podcast-              CLICK HERE