Honor Radio Podcast

HONOR RADIO: Episode #034Guests: Joe Kennedy  - Author 'Average Joe' (USMC ret.)Jeremy Dys - Senior Counsel - FirstLiberty.org HONOR RADIO: Coach Joe Kennedy & Jeremy Dys This podcast will tell the story of how Joe Kennedy, a USMC 20-year veteran and a high school football coach has provided millions of Americans more religious liberty in more than a half century. In 2008, the newly minted Coach Kennedy committed to God that he would give thanks after every game – win or lose - for the opportunity to be a football coach and for his players. It was soon after this and after retaining his attorneys who specialize in religious First Amendment rights to free speech cases called, FirstLiberty.org. They asked the school to make a religious accommodation and we first became acquainted with Coach Kennedy. His story went viral and weeks later Coach Kennedy was terminated days before the final varsity game. Coach Kennedy would file a charge of religious discrimination with the Bremerton School District, and this is what started the 8-year battle that took this discrimination and First Amendment case to the Supreme Court. In 2022, It upheld his right to take a knee in quiet, solitary prayer after games. But this wasn't only a victory for one coach in Washington state. It has a nationwide impact on public-school teachers, employees, and coaches, who are now free to live out their faith in public. This win overturned a prior ruling that harmed religious freedom for decades and set a major precedent for our First Freedom moving forward. We followed this case to the Supreme Court winning gavel and had Coach Kennedy on our HONOR RADIO podcast back in 2018. We decided it was time to catch up with Coach Kennedy and it was awesome that he invited his First Liberty attorney, Jeremy Dys on this powerful podcast.Turn it up and if need be, get your notepads handy. This podcast is going to fire you up!

HONOR RADIO: Episode #032Guest: Jordan StevensonUS Navy (ret.) Author: Unstoppablehttps://headshotjordan.com/ HONOR RADIO #32 HONOR RADIO – JORDAN STEVENSON “UNSTOPPABLE”: In honor of Veterans Day weekend, we taped a podcast with our dear friend and warrior, US Navy (Ret), Jordan Stevenson. His story will have you sitting on the edge of your seat and completely captivated. Jordan was a Navy EOD Tech and was seriously wounded by being shot in the head while deployed in Afghanistan. Jordan is a walking miracle and shares his lengthy battle with recovery. Listen as he describes awakening from a medically induced coma for the first time completely alone, learning to speak and walk again, the loss of his leg and the phantom pain this created, the pain of addiction, the suicide of his friend and military commander, to now living a life as a respected motivational speaker, author, and using his platform to educate military veterans about suicide awareness. You will love this episode of Honor Radio.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #022Guest: Casey TaylorHead Coach Inderkum High SchoolSacramento, CA Casey Taylor has been an inspirational partner and supporter of The Honor Bowl. When Taylor was head coach at Del Oro, Battle for Veterans has hosted in Loomis for three years. In 2013 The Honor Bowl had it's first games on the Loomis campus. Coach Taylor moved over the Capital Christian and a HomeTown Honor Bowl has held on the Sacramento campus. Now Casey Taylor has become the new head coach of a powerhouse football school - Inderkum in Sacramento where he will again provide leadership and football prowess. This Honor Radio segment will include a background to Taylor, his love for The Honor Bowl and the future of football in California during the COVID-19 situation.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #021 Guest: Jared MuelaSF 49ers Director: Fan Engagement and Prep Sports Santa Clara, CA Jared Muela is the Director of Prep Sports and Fan Engagement for the SF 49ers. Since 2017 Jared has been the conduit for The Honor Bowl and the 49er organization who has been the Presenting Sponsor for the nationally acclaimed showcase. Jared is a fan of the event and has helped provide validation that a National Football team recognizes the value that The Honor Bowl provides to the youth of America.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #020 Guest: John Lynch Sr. Entrepeneur-Philanthropist San Diego, CA John Lynch Sr. has been one of The Honor Group's biggest cheerleaders. In 2013, Lynch was the Chairman of the Board for the U-T San Diego and chose to promote and support The Honor Bowl which was to be hosted by Oceanside High School for three years. Lynch was instrumental to have the newspaper write front page articles, have a 30 minute pregame show on UT San Diego TV as well as print 30,000 8 page inserts. In 2017, his son John Lynch Jr was chosen to become the General Manager of the SF 49ers which became the Presenting Sponsor for The Honor Bowl. We salute your faith in The Honor Group and are honored to have you as a guest on Honor Radio.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #019 Guest: Paul Rudy KUSI TV - Pigskin Prep Report  San Diego, CA Paul Rudy is Mr. Prep Sports in the greater San Diego area. For years, KUSI has been the heartbeat of High School sports due to the genious of Paul Rudy, a multiple EMMY award winner. Paul and Mark talk about how COVID-19 has affected the San Diego area and the hopes that this situation will be cautiously be lifted to have schools return. It is always a fun time to spend time with Paul and we look forward to the fall when The Honor Bowl returns to San Diego in September!

HONOR RADIO: Episode #018Guest: Kevin BracyMotivational SpeakerElk Grove, CA Kevin Bracy – Motivational Extraordinaire talks with Mark Soto about life during ‘stay at home’ 2020! Kevin does a lot of work with schools and has quickly adapted to be virtual in his approach. Brace yourself for words of hope, words of gratitude and GREATNESS!  

HONOR RADIO: Episode #016 Guest: John Jackson, Ph.D. President - William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Dr. John Jackson is the President of one of America's most respected Christian Universities. He took a few minutes to talk about The Spirit of Calm. Listen as John talks about four important points: Reveal, Reset, Rentry and Reformation. America needs to listen to this inspiring and timely message. Honor Radio Episode #016 Dr. John Jackson

HONOR RADIO: Episode #014 Guest: Eric Sondheimer Los Angeles Times - Prep Sports Columnist Los Angeles, CA Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column. A graduate of Cal State Northridge, he joined the Daily News as prep editor in 1980. He left for 18 months in 1990 to be West Coast correspondent for the National Sports Daily. He returned to the Daily News in 1991 and joined The Times in 1997 covering high school sports. He has covered Southern California high school sports for more than 40 years.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #014 Guest: Nickole Sutter Human Resources Manager - City of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Nickole Sutter is the Human Resources Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo and is a member of the City’s Emergency Operation Center team for the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Nickole’s day-to-day responsibilities include Labor Relations, Performance Management and oversight of Recruitment, Benefits, Classification and Compensation.  This podcast will focus on what the City has done to address the Local Emergency.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #013Guest: Joe DavidsonSacramento Bee - Senior Staff Writer/ColumnistSacramento, CA Joe Davidson | Sacramento Bee Senior Staff Writer/Columnist talks to Mark Soto and Rick Sutter about how COVID-19 is affecting students, athletes and communities. This very open conversation is full of hope and understanding that though no end is near for the abrupt end to the 2020 season, there is an urgency to follow recommendations that have been given by local, state and national leaders.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #012Guest: Tim DavisMovement Mortgage - National Sales ManagerNashville, TN Honor Radio Episode #012 - Tim Davis - Movement Mortgage - National Sales Coach. Mark Soto talks with Tim Davis about the current COVID-19 situation and how today there is a need to be focused when working at home and gives a guideline that leads to success.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #011 Guest: Bill Gunn Centennial High School Athletic Director Corona, CA Bill Gunn, Athletic Director for Centennial High School is no stranger to The Honor Bowl and after a two year absense will be back in 2020! The true reason though about this PodCast was to discuss the impact that the COVID-19 situation has caused at Centennial and the community of Corona.  Times like this cause us to react and adapt and to respond positively and this was reflected with what Bill talked about on Honor Radio. We thank Bill for his time and reflections on The Honor Bowl and how we need to look ahead with what lays in front of us all.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #010 Guest: Ron Nocetti CIF State Executive Director Sacramento, CA Ron Nocetti is the Executive Director of the CIF State Office based in Sacramento, CA. We reached out to Ron to offer him a chance to voice what the CIF is currently doing due to the COVID-19 situation. Over 800,000 student athletes are being affected and are in a wait and see mode but collectively understand that moments such as what we are experiencing are learning times. The CIF has ten commissioners that represent high schools in California and will be meeting soon to discuss next steps. Ron has been a friend to The Honor Bowl and we respect his viewpoint and passion for youth sports.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #009 Guest: Dave HoweMetroList VP – Client Success & ComplianceSacramento, CA With the onset of COVID-19 around the world, Dave Howe offers his thoughts as to how Real Estate professionals are reacting to be proactive with their own business actions. Mark Soto, a Coach with Movement Mortgage, reached out to Dave earlier this week to have some of his questions answered to help him with his personal endeavors. Honor Radio is pleased to have Dave Howe able to shed his personal viewpoint during the current situation due to the Corona Virus.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #009Guest: Dave HoweMetroList VP - Client Success & ComplianceSacramento, CA With the onset of COVID-19 around the world, Dave Howe offers his thoughts as to how Real Estate professionals are reacting to be proactive with their own business actions. Mark Soto, a Coach with Movement Mortgage, reached out to Dave earlier this week to have some of his questions answered to help him with his personal endeavors. Honor Radio is pleased to have Dave Howe able to shed his personal viewpoint during the current situation due to the Corona Virus.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #008Guest: Sheriff Devon BellPlacer CountyAuburn, CA On the 18th anniversary of 9-11, Honor Radio Episode 008 was recorded the Placer County Sheriff Offices in Auburn, CA.  Sheriff Devon Bell, Kathyrn Marie Holt, Honor Group Marketing and PR joined Coach Soto for a rousing conversation. A HomeTown Honor Bowl is coming to Del Oro High School in Loomis, CA when Granite Bay comes to play their cross-town rival on September 20. The significance of this game looms due to the plans to honor First Responders and active - veterans of America's Armed Forces. A discussion included the anniversary of 9-11, an event that changed America forever. Sheriff Bell and his staff at Placer County Sheriff Department 'get it' by partaking in this HONORING event. Thank you Sheriff Devon Bell for your passion to protect and serve. Thank you Kathryn for your perspective and patriotic words.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #007Guest: Ryan PartridgeHead Football Coach Liberty High SchoolBrentwood, CA Head Coach Ryan Partridge had his share of football from youth to college. After graduation, Partridge got a job and after a little while realized the working world wasn't for him. He returned back to California and first coached at Dougherty Valley High School. After a few seasons, Ryan got the head coaching position at Livermore High School where the first season had the best record in over 25 years. When hearing that Liberty HS was looking for a new head coach he couldn't pass up the chance to coach in his home town. Liberty Lions return to The Honor Bowl after having a great experience in their first showcase hosted at Saint Francis in Mountain View, CA. The impact that The Honor Bowl caused stuck with the Lions through their entire 2018 undefeated season. "Get Some' was a familiar battle cry and camo became the chosen color to wear on campus and in the patriotic town of Brentwood. Honor Radio is proud to bring this casual chat with Head Coach Ryan Partridge.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #006Guest: Ricky RodriguezHead Football Coach James Logan High SchoolUnion City, CA Head Coach Ricky Rodriguez is young but has years of experience in football. Listen to this podcast and learn to appreciate the passion Coach has for teaching young men the values and importance that is part of the game of football. It was interesting to learn that Coach Rodriguez wanted to not only be part of The Honor Bowl when he interviewed with James Logan High School to become the Head Coach of his cross town rival, Washington High School. He got that invite and also became the host for the 2019 Honor Bowl to be held in the SF East Bay for the first time. The Honor Bowl is thrilled to have the community of Union City be the hub for three stellar "regional match-ups' on September 7. Coach Soto and Coach Rodriguez had a fun time getting to know more about things that are important to Rodriguez and we hope that you will enjoy this latest Honor Radio Podcast.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #005Guest: Kevin WrightHead Football Coach IMG AcademyBradenton, Florida Head Coach Kevin Wright comes from a family of Football Fanatics. His father, Bud Wright recently retired after coaching High School as a Head Coach for 53 years. His mother was always helping in concessions and washing jerseys after games in preparation for the next week. Kevin played football at Western Kentucky University. Once he finished he got an offer to return home to Indiana to teach high school and coach the football program. Kevin needed a job and took on the task. After four years, Wright moved on to become the Head Coach of the Fighting Hotdogs of Frankfurter High School! His dad mentioned that they had just finished their season with a record of 0-10 so there was room for improvement. A few years later, Wright got an offer to return to W Kentucky as the OC and then for a short time at Alabama. Eventually after success with a state champion in Indiana Coach Wright received a phone call from a friend who mentioned that IMG Academy was looking to start a football program and wanted to gauge interest to have Wright become the first Head Coach.  The rest is history! There are some benefits to be located in Sothern Florida and away from a typical brutal snowy spring in the Midwest. Coach Wright and the IMG Ascenders have been involved with The Honor Bowl two times. In 2016, IMG Academy traveled to Mission Viejo to face Corona Centennial, called one of the finest High School Football games of all time. The following year The Ascenders traveled to San Diego for a highly anticipated rematch with the Huskies. We respect Coach Wright and his staff at IMG and are pleased to bring a conversation with Coach Wright and Mark Soto in this episode of Honor Radio.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #004 Guest: Kurt Hines Head Football Coach Coronado High School Motivational Speaker Head Coach Kurt Hines has an amazing story to tell. Growing up on the east coast, Coach Hines took a new high school to win State Championships in New Hampshire in a few short years of the schools opening. He and his wife longed to be closer to his daughter who had settled in San Diego so he applied for jobs to relocate. In his third season as the Head Coach of the Coronado High School Islanders his team again are starting to understand what hard work, focus, and determination does to gain not only wins but to become better men, teammates, friends, and sons! Kurt Hines is very active on social media where he voices his beliefs and has gained a following to those who have been positively affected by Coach and his thoughts about what is important in life. We salute Coach Hines and what he is achieving on the field, in the classroom, and in the community!

HONOR RADIO: Episode #002Guest: Head Coach Joe KennedyBremerton, WACall-in Guest: Lathan WattsfirstLiberty.org Head Coach Joe Kennedy has become a dear friend of The Honor Group. In 2015, Coach Kennedy was placed on administrative leave by the Bremerton School District when he kneeled down after a high school football game to silently pray. Since that moment, his case had been ruled in favor of the initial motion in favor of the School District, his appeal was struck down by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and was recently discussed at the U.S. Supreme Court. Joe is a strong-willed person of faith and never wished to offend. Hear his story along with one of his legal team, Lathan Watts, First Liberty in Plano Tx discuss what has occurred and what is next in this national court case of personal expression. We are HONORED to call Joe Kennedy a friend and hope that you will enjoy listening to a conversation with Coach Soto and Coach Joe Kennedy. NOTE: We regretfully state that the video/audio quality of Joe's feed was not the best and we will continue to raise the quality bar for future podcasts.

HONOR RADIO: Episode #003Guest: Tim WareFormer NFL Player and USC GraduateSan Diego County Office of EducationCoordinator of School Safety Tim Ware, School Administrator, Former USC, NFL Football Phenom, Family Man. The Honor Group met Tim Ware in 2013 when The Honor Bowl was hosted at Oceanside High School. For the next three years, Tim was there to support us with our showcase because he recognized the passion that was present and the importance to help educate the athletes, coaches, and communities about the brave men and women who volunteer to protect our freedoms. Tim Ware is now overseeing security for all 42 school districts in San Diego County. He is dedicated to instilling a lasting foundation of self-importance, respect, and purpose for students of San Diego. Tim excelled at Centennial High School in Compton, CA and was rewarded an athletic scholarship to the University of Southern California. After four great years of education and football, Tim earned a spot to play for the San Diego Chargers and the Los Angeles Raiders. The Honor Bowl is extremely fortunate to have a respected man of faith and compassion lend his support to our cause! We are HONORED to call Tim Ware a friend and hope that you will enjoy listening to a conversation with Coach Soto and Tim Ware

HONOR RADIO: Episode #001Guest: Scott McEwenBest Selling AuthorAmerican Sniper | Camp Valor and moreAmerican Patriot Scott McEwen, Best Selling Author and Patriot talks with Coach Soto on Honor Radio's first PodCast. From the moment Scott found out about The Honor Group and the amazing work that was being done to educate the youth of America, there is a strong connection with a common focus. Scott talks about his close friend Chris Kyle who spent countless times together sharing common passions of outdoors and hunting. Tragedy struck and we live through many patriotic moments in Texas and America when Kyle was laid to rest in Austin, TX. A huge focus for Scott McEwen today revolves around the need to re-educate America's youth to be more aware why America is the greatest place on Earth to live and flourish with freedoms that many take for granted. We are HONORED to call Scott McEwen a friend and hope that you will enjoy listening to a conversation with Coach Soto and Scott McEwen.