MrCheckpoint

About MrCheckpoint

MrCheckpoint is hosting a podcast dedicated to empowering the people by amplifying voices of marginalized communities, advocates and activists, and those inspiring change. Each episode features candid conversations with victims of systemic injustice, public figures, activists, advocates, attorneys, community leaders, and everyday people who are working to address systemic injustices and create a more equitable society. The goal is raise awareness and ideally make change somewhere no matter how big or small.

Publisher

MrCheckpoint, Sennett Devermont

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2025

Latest episode

21 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   21 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   I FaceTimed Afroman AFTER His Historic Win… Episode 10

   Host MrCheckpoint interviews Afroman about his historic legal victory and the power of using personal footage to tell one's own story.

2. 

   17 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Speaking with Fidel who was taken from Camarillo and ended up in Shackles?! Ep. 9

   Fidel recounts his experience of being taken from a cannabis farm in Camarillo, California, on July 10th, in an interview with Cecilia, who translates.

3. 

   25 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Halim Flowers was given 2 life sentences at 15 for a murder he didn't commit. Now, he travels the world selling his art and advocates for change.

   MrCheckpoint interviews Halim Flowers, a poet and criminal justice reform advocate, about his journey from a wrongful conviction to becoming a celebrated artist, highlighting the power of resilience.

4. 

   18 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Jodie Sweetin tells ALL in this interview from Hollywood and addictions to fascism, police, and politics, Episode 7.

   Sennett Devermont interviews Jodie Sweetin, who discusses her past struggles with addiction and mental health, her activism against fascism, and the challenges of differing values in marriage.

5. 

   7 Mar 2025

   Jail call from Wayne Martin Freeman who has been denied bail and in jail for 68 days for knocking on the door of a deputies home. Episode 6

   Wayne Martin Freeman, a jailed activist, discusses his arrest and denial of bail after knocking on a detective's door, highlighting concerns about police violence in an interview from jail.

6. 

   21 Feb 2025

   Pot Brothers At Law Interview Episode 5

   Do you know your rights or what to do when the Police ask you questions? We talk about "The Script" and what your rights are with 420, traveling with 420 and much more.

7. 

   15 Feb 2025

   Mr. William's Altadena home and everything in it including his 2 cats , burned in the Eaton Fires. Here is what is next and how we can support his family. Episode 4

   A video went viral of Mr. Mark Williams who lost his home and everything in it in Altadena to the Eaton Fires caused by Southern California Edison. You can support the family by sharing their story and contributing to their gofundme (https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-williams-family-in-rebuilding-their-home). The Eaton Fires took over 14,000 acres which is estimated in over $20 billion . Mr Mark Williams attended a town hall with Attorney Crump and in the clip that went viral, he is asking what took Attorney Crump so long to get there. Original clip filmed by Sennett Devermont, Executive Director of AFTP (https://aftp.org/) Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/mrcheckpoint_/reel/DFOL6CrSEr2/ (https://www.instagram.com/mrcheckpoint_/reel/DFOL6CrSEr2/) Thank you for watching, please consider contributing to the gofund me for Mr. William's family linked above.

8. 

   6 Feb 2025

   Former Neo-Nazi who inspired American History X Frank Meeink Interview Episode 3

   Frank Meeink is a former Neo-Nazi White Supremacist whose life inspired the movie American History X. He was sentenced to prison after committing some really heinous and violent crimes. He says he has changed his ways and thoughts of racism and hate and is currently an author, advocate, and activist against all the things he once preached. Listen to Frank as he talks about why he went to the FBI and what was the reason he changed his ways. Also, Frank lets us know what he thinks about the gesture made by Elon Musk. Was it a Nazi salute? Frank lets us know! Thanks for tuning in and we appreciate your support.

9. 

   31 Jan 2025

   Florence Mirsky Interview after viral racist remarks in Beverly Hills Episode 2

   Mr. Checkpoint talks to Florence Mirsky and we are joined by Jolly The Good Ginger. Florence Mirsky is the mother to the child of Scott Storch. She was seen in a viral video making racial slurs to parking valet attendants. After making false allegations, we have a conversation to clear the air and hopefully learn something.

10. 

    29 Jan 2025

    Immigration Attorney Interview Episode 1

    Episode 1. Mr. Checkpoint talks to immigration attorney Saman Nasseri to discuss the rights of undocumented individuals, interactions with ICE, and how to navigate immigration challenges. Learn about crucial protections, what to do during an ICE encounter, and ways to empower yourself or your community with knowledge. Don't miss this insightful and educational conversation. Subscribe to future episodes and watch more: https://mrcheckpoint.com/live/

Inside a recent episode

I FaceTimed Afroman AFTER His Historic Win… Episode 10

Published 21 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We try, we're trying to make jury duty cool, right? Voting, it's kind of mainstream now, right? There's a hundred nonprofits that get you to vote. But none really talk about being the one and 12 to forever change someone's life in your own community. And how powerful was the jury in your case, Tony? They, they, they was, they was, they was all powerful because the judge didn't make nobody at the end of the day. He can persuade. He can control. He can tell me to be quiet. He can tell my attorney to sit down. But at the end of the day, the people made the call. So the 12 jurors 12. Oh, yes. Well, I think it was either 10 or eight. […]

Who has been a guest on MrCheckpoint

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Afroman
• Fidel
• Halim Flowers
• Jodie Sweetin
• Wayne Martin Freeman

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

67,625,751

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

19

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

Contact MrCheckpoint

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.