Podcasts about Growing Up

#985. What happens when the Disney girl who seemingly had it all admits her life was actually a trainwreck?Christy Carlson Romano joins Kaitlyn to talk about what was really happening behind the scenes of Even Stevens, Kim Possible, and Cadet Kelly. From blowing her Disney money on psychics (including a $20,000 crystal she never received!) to her complicated relationship with Shia LaBeouf, Christy is looking back on her Disney days with a whole new perspective.She opens up about watching her former costars become Hollywood superstars, her thoughts on Hilary Duff's comeback, and why growing up famous wasn't nearly as glamorous as it looked. Plus, the two get into people-pleasing, the pressure to have it all together, and why revisiting childhood fame isn't always as fun as the nostalgia makes it seem.Christy's new memoir, Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star, is out October 6!If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these AMAZING deals!Instant Hydration: For a better way to stay hydrated, go to INSTANTHYDRATION.COM/VINE and use my promo code VINE for over 40% off your first subscription order - it's Instant Hydration's bestoffer available!Boll & Branch: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/vine20 code vine20.Macy's: Go check out the Downtown Muse trend in store or online at Macys.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Milan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during flight delays. Plus, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found their calling. Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper! Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik in San Diego and Phoenix this December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Buehler spent 32 years with the Modesto Police Department, including more than 20 years as a homicide detective investigating murders and some of the most disturbing cases of his career. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jon takes us inside the cases the public never heard about — what he saw at crime scenes, how detectives actually build a murder case, the details that never made the news or came out in court, and what more than two decades of investigating homicide does to the person behind the badge. He also shares his firsthand experience working the Scott Peterson case, one of the most widely followed murder investigations and trials in American history. _____________________________________________ Thank you to HIMS & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Jon Buehler:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-buehler-64871821 _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & recieve a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Meet John Buehler 00:43 Growing Up in a Cop Family 02:44 Choosing Law Enforcement 04:33 Understanding Modesto 05:55 The Shooting at the Stoplight 10:56 Crime Scene Diagrams and Mentorship 14:19 Becoming a Detective 15:15 The Elusive Sports Memorabilia Thief 26:36 Transferred to Homicide Unit 27:39 The Ice Chest Murder 38:18 Interview Techniques and the Bank Robber 44:56 When Confessions Are Hard 55:03 A Case That Still Haunts 57:46 Interviewing a Suspect 01:00:20 The Disappearance of Shanti 01:05:00 Delivering Death Notifications 01:14:32 Role in the Scott Peterson Case 01:22:23 Peterson Case Resurgance 01:23:15 Thoughts on Crime Documentaries 01:25:03 The Hammer Murder 01:30:56 An Unrelated Case Unfolds 01:39:00 Making Sense of Senseless Acts 01:43:33 Unsolved Cases and Cold Cases 01:47:29 Life After Homicide 01:49:10 Consulting and Media Commentary 01:53:20 Travel and Other Agencies 01:57:40 The Unforgettable David Case 02:02:38 Final Lessons and Reflections _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Robotic mowing is about more than watching a machine cut grass. Mike shares a ROPED update and talks about choosing the right property, bringing the crew into the process, planning for setup and service, and measuring whether robotics is actually helping the operation. The demo is just the beginning. The real work is making the technology fit the job.  

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden sits down with Warren Zeiders. Growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Warren spent his teenage years chasing a lacrosse career rather than a musical one, picking up guitar only as a casual hobby along the way. A string of sports-related injuries ended that path in 2019, and COVID hit the following year. At his sister's suggestion, Warren posted a cover of Chris Stapleton's 'Tennessee Whiskey' to TikTok — and woke up to hundreds of thousands of views. That moment launched a rapid rise: his original song "Ride the Lightning" went platinum, and by 2023 his single "Pretty Little Poison" became his first country radio No. 1, going on to double-platinum certification. Since then, he's built a fanbase behind billions of streams, headlined his first world tour, and earned a CMT Award for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year. Now 27 and fresh off the release of his third studio album, No Brakes, Warren sits down with Joel to talk about the pressure of following up his biggest year yet, learning to separate his self-worth from streaming numbers and radio spins, and why he believes this new chapter of music is the most honest representation of who he really is. (0:00) – Warren Zeiders: The Origin Story(4:13) – How Covers Led to a Record Deal(10:14) – CMT Award: Voted by the Fans(18:04) – No Breaks: Warren's Most Personal Record(24:27) – A Deeply Personal Act of Faith(28:54) – Turning Hate Into Algorithm Fuel(38:07) – Growing Up on Rock and Country(43:23) – From Lacrosse Player to League Investor(45:51) – The '67 Mustang Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode of the Digital and Dirt podcast, Ian sits down with Katie Steinharter, Director of Social Media and Content at Alterra Mountain Company, a ski hospitality company and creator of Ikon Pass, a multi-destination season pass that lets skiers visit many different resorts without buying separate lift tickets for each trip. Katie share her views on the power of authentic storytelling and explains how athletes and creators can bring a brand's lifestyle to life.Podcast Breakdown00:00 - 08:02 Ketchup Fears, Tamagotchis & Growing Up in Australia08:03 - 15:10 Self-Made Study Abroad, Nannying in Maine & Teaching in Spain15:11 - 21:29 Solar Lights, Cambodia & a First Taste of Marketing21:30 - 28:05 The Denver Post, a Ski Sabbatical & the Chairlift Phone Call28:06 - 37:04 Selling the Lifestyle & Sharing the Mountain with the Pros37:05 - 50:10 Building the Athlete Program, Mikaela Shiffrin & the Creators Behind the Lens50:11 - 56:56 Zeb Powell, Marshawn Lynch & the Power of One-Take Authenticity56:57 - 59:28 Mountain Memories & Katie's Card-Splitting Skills

Bruce E. Cardenas journey spans from the United States Marine Corps (disabled veteran) to the LAPD, where he was awarded the highest award, the Police Medal for bravery. He still serves as a level one reserve for the LA County Sheriff's Department serving the citizens of the county. Bruce then embarked on his entrepreneurial path by founding a high-level personal protection business. Protecting some of the biggest names in entertainment & business over the past 30 years. All while serving as a police officer. A serendipitous meeting with the founders of Quest Nutrition led Bruce to become an intrapreneur within the startup, ultimately rising to Chief Communications Officer. He played an instrumental role in the billion-dollar sale of Quest Nutrition.   Bruce's journey now continues with Legendary Foods, where he leverages his expertise and passion. Legendary is on track to be another billion dollar brand! And at Legendary, we spend millions of dollars a year, looking for answers in cancer, heart, disease, neuropathy, and other metabolic diseases, We started our own Bio Shift research foundation, 501(c)(3), nonprofit as we continue this battle   Connect with Bruce Cardenas Website: brucecardenas.com (his book is available here) Social media: Bruce E. Cardenas Episode Summary: Bruce Cardenas grew up in a small New Jersey town of about 1,000 people, was held back in school, and dreamed of joining the local five-man police department. That path led him through the Marine Corps, the LAPD, and a 30-year career as a personal bodyguard for some of the biggest names in entertainment.   Key Takeaways: Bring value with no strings attached. Relationships and professionalism build a business. Think like an intrapreneur. Be obsessed with customers, not competitors. Keep it simple and consistent.   Episode Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: Three Things You'll Learn Today 00:45 Welcome and Introducing Bruce Cardenas 01:54 Growing Up in High Bridge, NJ, and Joining the Marine Corps 05:01 From Camp Pendleton to the LAPD 06:08 Starting a Bodyguard Business While Working as a Cop 09:26 Meeting the Founders of Quest Nutrition 12:22 Becoming an Intrapreneur and Chief Communications Officer 13:44 The Billion-Dollar Cash Sale and Being Obsessed with Customers 14:45 What Is Legendary Foods? 16:10 Costly Mistakes at Quest and Why Consistency Wins 17:15 Leadership Lessons from Founder Ron Pena 18:16 The 85% Blockage That Changed Everything 19:41 $20 Million into Cancer and Heart Disease Research 21:32 Ron's Vision and Showing Up with Value 22:58 What Inspires Bruce: Money as a Facilitator 24:09 Legacy and Why He Wrote His Book 24:56 What's Next for Bruce and Legendary 26:05 Where to Find Bruce 26:19 Final Advice: Start Today 27:53 Closing Thoughts

How do you go from living in a $20-a-month shack surrounded by mice to generating $50M+ in sales and standing on global TEDx stages?In this explosive, high-energy episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with international speaker and investor, Steven Dossou. Steven shares his personal story where he went from hawking vacuum cleaners door-to-door in South Africa to scaling multi-million dollar organizations and building a global public speaking business.Steven pulls no punches when breaking down the reality of getting booked. He opens up about applying to over 150 TEDx and also explains the critical differences between getting booked in Europe versus the US, and breaks down his daily routine for unbreakable confidence. Plus, he introduces Real Speaking Gigs, an AI-powered tool trained on a decade of outreach data to help speakers connect directly with event organizers and land paid stages.Timestamps00:00 - Intro02:18 - The Speaker Agency Dilemma: Exclusivity vs. Freedom05:58 - 10 Tough Thoughts with Steven Dossou07:08 - Growing Up in a $20 Shack in Togo08:54 - Door-to-Door Vacuum Sales to $50 Million in Revenue11:13 - Losing Everything & Finding His True Calling in Speaking13:49 - Cold-Pitching Directors to Build a Career15:57 - The Truth About TEDx18:31 - How Credibility Precedes Paid Gigs19:11 - Getting Booked in Europe vs. The US (Market Realities)22:07 - Finding Your "Touchstone Message" & Signature Speech24:51 - In-Person Stage Energy vs. Digital Speaking28:02 - 3 Daily Habits for Unstoppable Confidence & Resilience32:59 - Guest Recommendations35:03 - How "Real Speaking Gigs" AI Helps Speakers Land Bookings37:30 - Where to Connect with Steven Dossou & OutroConnect with StevenLinkedin: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/steven-dossou-action-man-3623b5106 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_dossou/?hl=en Website: https://stevendossou.com/ Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jovon "Q" Quarles grew up on the northeast side of Washington, D.C., with a drug-addicted mother, no father, and a crack house across the street. His grandparents raised him: his grandfather, an Army veteran they called "The Bear," and his grandmother, an amputee who could never attend his games but kept newspaper clippings of every one. She moved him to rural North Carolina, held him to a standard, and when he had two kids before graduating high school, she forced him into the Navy.   Joe De Sena sits down with Jovon to trace the full arc from D.C. to BUD/S, including the Tuesday morning in Hell Week when Q rang the bell, felt instant regret, and had to rebuild his entire identity around ownership to earn a second attempt. He graduated top of his class. His grandmother never saw it.   Things You Will Learn: Why ringing the bell in Hell Week taught Q more about ownership than any mission he ran afterward. The specific mindset shift that turned a kid with no parents and a terrible GPA into a top-of-class SEAL graduate. What the victim mentality costs you, and the exact moment Q stopped using it. Tools & Frameworks Covered: Finish What You Start: Q's grandparents drilled one rule: if you begin something, you complete it. That principle carried him from high school sports through BUD/S and a full SEAL career. Ownership Over Victimhood: After getting kicked from his first Navy program, Q blamed the Navy. That victim response almost ended his trajectory. The shift to personal ownership unlocked everything that followed. Hunger as an Edge: Growing up without parents, money, or stability built a drive that kids from comfortable backgrounds rarely develop. Q treats that hunger as a competitive advantage, not a disadvantage. Chapters:0:00 Intro: Who is Jovon "Q" Quarles?2:42 Growing up on the northeast side of Washington, D.C.8:54 Moving to rural North Carolina and starting over11:15 The edge that comes from growing up with nothing13:20 Why the military was not seen as an opportunity in Black families in the 80s and 90s15:23 How his grandmother got him into the Navy19:07 Two kids before graduating high school24:54 What it actually takes to commit to becoming a Navy SEAL31:08 Tuesday morning: Q rings the bell, instant regret34:13 Getting cast on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test41:02 The book: Why Not Me Jovon "Q" Quarles was born in 1980 on the northeast side of Washington, D.C. His mother was a drug addict in and out of prison. He never knew his father. His grandparents raised him: his grandfather, an Army veteran they called "The Bear," and his grandmother, a diabetic amputee who moved him to rural North Carolina and held him to a standard that shaped the rest of his life. He had two kids before graduating high school. His grandmother forced him into the Navy in 1999. He was kicked out of his first program for lack of discipline, embraced ownership, found the SEAL teams after the Iraq War started, rang the bell in Hell Week, came back, and graduated at the top of his BUD/S class. His grandmother passed before she could see it. Jovon served a full career in the SEAL teams and now appears as Directing Staff on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (Fox/Hulu, Season 5 premieres September 24). His book, "Why Not Me?", is forthcoming.   Connect to Jovon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovonquarles/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jovonquarles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jovonpquarles Elite Seal Fit: https://elite-self.com/

Mike King started his career on patrol and SWAT with the Ogden City Police Department in Utah before becoming the lead investigator in the 1991 Zion Society case, involving a 120-member polygamist doomsday cult led by self-proclaimed prophet Arvin Shreeve. After a member came forward and revealed what was happening inside the group, Mike and his team launched a secret 24-day investigation that ended with coordinated raids on multiple homes, 32 children being removed from the group, and Shreeve and several members ultimately going to prison. Mike later led multi-agency task forces, served as Chief of Staff to the Utah Attorney General, trained in criminal profiling, and created Profiling Evil. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP & HIMS for sponsoring this episode: Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & recieve a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Mike King: Website: https://profilingevil.com/about/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B092NZ4GJP?ccs_id=f3feb9b3-1dbe-4ce9-ad29-5791e32c6ee7 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Mike King's Beginning 01:13 Growing Up in Salt Lake City 04:42 A Father's Legacy 05:31 Path to Law Enforcement 08:09 Applying Life Lessons 12:07 Surviving Electrocution 15:42 Early Days as a Cop 22:31 Impactful Calls 24:59 Life as a SWAT Officer 28:04 Finding Common Ground 30:00 Joining the DA's Office 34:49 The Encounter That Changed Everything 36:21 Understanding Cults 39:04 The Zion Society's Dark Secrets 45:46 Building the Case 48:48 Aaron's Courage to Leave 52:02 Dangerous Cult Leaders 54:18 Corroborating the Testimony 59:03 Adding the Bricks 01:01:45 Assembling the Evidence 01:05:44 Getting the Warrant 01:10:35 Why Not the FBI? 01:11:14 Keeping It Under Wraps 01:12:17 Planning the Raid 01:14:57 The Morning of the Bust 01:19:26 Finding the Hidden Weapons 01:22:32 Evidence and Money 01:24:15 Where Was the Leader? 01:25:03 Aftermath and Prosecutions 01:28:36 Sentencing and Justice 01:30:56 Career Evolution 01:32:50 The Satanic Panic 01:36:13 The Toll of the Work 01:38:38 Reconnecting with Survivors 01:46:31 A Path to Redemption 01:49:21 Retirement and Continued Career 01:51:27 Juries and Social Media 01:54:13 The Jury System at Risk 01:56:21 Advice to My Younger Self 01:58:04 A Family Mystery Solved _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

When should conversations about puberty and mental health start, and what should your child know before leaving pediatric care?In this episode of our What Good Care Looks Like for Kids with Sickle Cell series, pediatric hematologist Dr. Jacob talks about growing up with sickle cell disease, from delayed puberty and early sexual and reproductive health conversations, to how mental health is screened in kids and teens, to the key things every young adult should know before transitioning to adult care (genotype, baseline hemoglobin and medications). She also shares her advice for parents raising a child with sickle cell, and a message for the young people living with it.Dr. Jacob is the Director of the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program at Riley Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders and Co-Director of the Lifespan Sickle Cell Program at Indiana University.This episode is part of Sickle Cell 101's Care and Treatment 101 Educational Initiative, a community resource dedicated to making care information accessible and actionable for the sickle cell community.Thank you to our Care and Treatment 101 sponsors: Agios, Beam Therapeutics, and Pfizer.

Former Hell's Angels enforcer Joby Walters shares his incredible journey from outlaw life to Jesus, redemption, and freedom. Listen to his powerful story of identity, forgiveness, and grace.What happens when the life you thought would give you freedom, brotherhood, and belonging becomes the very thing holding you captive?Joby Walters has lived a story most of us could only imagine. A Vietnam veteran, cowboy, former Hell's Angels enforcer, and man who once faced decades in federal prison, Joby spent years searching for identity, family, respect, and belonging.But his greatest transformation didn't come from changing his circumstances. It came when Jesus met him in the middle of his darkness.Joby's story is a powerful reminder that the things we chase for belonging and freedom can never satisfy the deepest places in our hearts.Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:18] Topic and Joby Walters' Introduction[04:25] Growing Up in Troubled Times[05:40] The Seed of Gang Life[07:58] Chasing Identity[08:38] Searching for Family[12:15] From Biker to Cowboy[13:30] Running From Himself[14:37] Breaking Free From Addiction[15:26] How He Met the Hell's Angels[18:46] Meeting Sonny Barger[21:50] Becoming a Hell's Angel[23:15] The False Promise of Brotherhood[26:07] Prison and the Outlaw Life [27:03] When Jesus Started Breaking Through[28:12] The Box That Changed His Life[29:50] The Moment Everything Changed[33:00] Knowing Jesus & Sharing Him [35:20] The Mission Behind Cut Free [38:06] What People Are Really Searching For[40:19] “I'm Too Far Gone”[41:10] Joby's Prayer for the AudienceResources mentioned:

Welcome back to a very special episode of The Therapy Crouch!This week, Abbey and Peter are joined by the iconic Coleen and Wayne Rooney! From growing up together in Liverpool and navigating massive media storms as teenagers, to raising four football-mad boys and filming their brand-new Disney+ series The Real Rooneys, Wayne and Coleen hold nothing back.Wayne opens up about the emotional wobble of stepping away from management, why he snubbed Washington DC (and stole Pete's transfer!), and getting lost in disguise at Glastonbury. Plus, childhood secrets are revealed, including the time Wayne threw a McDonald's milkshake at Abbey and the gang help a listener facing a safeguarding crisis over a rogue nursery game of "The Shabba"!00:32 Intro & Filming the Family Show: Adjusting to cameras in the house03:52 Growing Up in the Spotlight: Dealing with early fame at 1605:08 Kai's GCSE Results & Testing His Spanish on Taxi Drivers07:30 Diabolical Noughties Press & Framed Tabloid Headlines09:03 Wayne's Career Wobble: Finding a new routine after management11:30 Academy Football Reality: Dealing with getting released from Everton13:42 Match of the Day Pressures & Reviewing the World Cup Halftime Show17:51 Fashion Crimes: Gianni Infantino's trainers & the socks-down trend19:19 Coleen's Primark Collaboration & Balancing Work with Motherhood21:13 The Silent Treatment & Wayne's Infamous Scottish Golf Trip23:39 Returning to Management & School Bag Chaos in the Boot27:21 No More Babies: Wayne Gets the Snip29:15 Keeping it Grounded: Two Kids from Croxteth32:03 Listener Q: How to Spend a Day Not Being Famous34:45 Matching Christmas Pyjamas & Ruining Karaoke in Washington DC37:44 Agony Aunt: A Nursery "Shabble" Safeguarding Crisis41:02 Listener Q: Ibiza Mini-Moons & Sleeping for 24 Hours in VegasTo contact us:Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchWebsite: https://thetherapycrouch.com/For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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From a prison cell, Kevin “Big Country” Gilhouse used to look out at a lake and dream about fishing with his son. Years later, he found himself on that very lake, looking at his son on one side and the prison unit where he spent some of his darkest years on the other. ❤️Inside Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola Prison, Kevin shares his incredible journey from a childhood spent in foster care to years of addiction, violence and hopelessness behind bars. At his lowest point, Kevin reached out for help and entered the New Men program, where he found a community of men who encouraged him to pursue Jesus.On May 23, 2024, Kevin gave his life to Christ. Today, he shares how his faith has transformed the way he sees himself, his family and his purpose inside prison.In this episode of the God Behind Bars Podcast, Kevin sits down to share the emotional story of fishing with his son for the first time, the unexpected moment his daughter received his prison identification number at a GBB event, and the important role his wife has played in keeping their family connected. He also opens up about the moments he wishes he could get back as a father and the message he wants his children to hear.“I'm better than the worst thing I've ever done.”Kevin's story is a reminder that our past does not have to define our future and that God can bring hope, healing and purpose even inside prison walls.At God Behind Bars, our mission is to introduce inmates to Jesus and connect them to the local church. Subscribe for more prison testimonies, stories of transformation, family reunifications and powerful conversations about faith and redemption.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:44 Meet Kevin “Big Country” Gilhouse01:35 Growing Up in Foster Care04:00 Fishing With His Son for the First Time05:20 Kevin's Darkest Years in Camp J06:49 Dreaming of the Lake From His Prison Cell07:17 Looking at His Past and His Son on the Same Lake10:12 Addiction and Hitting Rock Bottom12:47 Asking for Help Inside Prison14:28 Surviving His Darkest Moment15:18 Entering the New Men Program16:18 Giving His Life to Jesus17:10 An Unexpected Moment With His Daughter19:18 Staying Connected to His Children From Prison21:10 Kevin's Emotional Message to His Family22:45 His Advice to Every Parent23:44 Finding Hope in God's Plan24:26 “I'm Better Than the Worst Thing I've Ever Done”25:00 Finding His Identity in ChristThis episode includes discussion of addiction and a suicide attempt.#GodBehindBars #PrisonMinistry #PrisonPodcast

Send us Fan MailWant to know what it takes to start a home bakery from scratch? In this episode of The Days Grimm, we sit down with Daphne, the creative force behind Shoowee Bakery, to talk about turning a passion for unique flavor combinations into a growing local business.Daphne shares her wild journey from growing up on a Texas cattle ranch to launching her own bakery in Indiana. We dive into the realities of balancing a full-time job while running a part-time bakery, the struggles of battling humid weather during outdoor pop-up events, and the secret family recipes that started it all. Plus, the conversation takes a few chaotic turns as we explore Texas dancing culture, wild hog hunting, meeting a pet skunk, and eating exotic meats. Whether you are a food lover or an aspiring entrepreneur trying to navigate cottage food laws, this episode is packed with laughs, business realities, and mouth-watering pastry talk. Starting a side hustle or small business in a new city can feel incredibly isolating. Daphne's candid story proves that with a little trial and error, resilience against self-doubt, and the courage to set up a pop-up tent in a parking lot, you can build a dedicated community around what you love. Viewers will walk away with a realistic look at side-hustle culture, the importance of networking with other local vendors, and an intense craving for authentic Texas kolaches.Make sure to subscribe to The Days Grimm for more wild interviews and small business stories. Leave a comment letting us know your favorite baked good or weirdest food combination. Don't forget to follow Daphne and support her business by searching for Shoowee Bakery on TikTok and Facebook.TIMELINE:00:00 - Intro & Studio Banter03:04 - Who is Daphne? (Shoowee Bakery Intro)05:31 - Death of the Week: Thomas Midgley Jr.10:28 - Growing Up on a Texas Cattle Ranch & Wild Hogs15:33 - Stealing Great-Grandma's Secret Cookie Recipe19:00 - Working 3 Jobs & Moving to Austin24:19 - Learning to Bake & Stress Relief28:55 - Moving Across the Country & Utah "Dirty Sodas"35:33 - The Meaning Behind "Shoowee Bakery" & First Pop-Ups42:42 - Meeting a Pet Skunk at a Bakery Event54:14 - Texas Kolaches & Cooking Exotic Foods1:03:25 - Taste Testing Shoowee Bakery's Unique Rice Krispie Treats1:11:23 - The Realities, Costs, and Gambles of Running Pop-Up Events1:16:24 - Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding a Community of Women Makers[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

→ AquaTrush | Unlock your hair & skin's true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using promo code SHDRG at https://aquatrushower.com. It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/drg Episode Description:Most people do not have a sleep problem. They have a nervous system problem. And you cannot talk yourself into calm. You have to demonstrate safety. Catherine Nikkel is a 20-year yoga and meditation teacher, the creator of the Nothing Much Happens podcast, and one of the most listened-to voices in sleep. She grew up in Flint, Michigan in the 80s and learned as a three-year-old to build a safe world in her mind to fall asleep in. She has spent the past two decades figuring out how to teach that skill to everyone else. This conversation covers incomplete stress cycles, nervous system dysregulation, why lack of sleep causes depression rather than just correlating with it, and why the stories she tells work in under ten seconds for millions of people. Catherine's health takes — in order: Take 1: "Most people don't have a sleep problem. They have a nervous system problem" Catherine explains why the body cannot be reasoned into rest and why demonstrating safety to the nervous system is fundamentally different from trying to think your way to sleep. This reframe changes everything about how you approach a sleepless night. Take 2: "Sleep is not earned. It is a biological requirement and your body will take it whether you want to or not" Catherine challenges the hustle culture scam that treats sleep as optional and explains why sleep works more like breathing than like eating. You cannot bank it, trade it, or skip it without your body eventually forcing the issue. Take 3: "If you think you can't meditate because your mind is loud, you're doing it right" Twenty years of teaching meditation distilled into one take. Catherine reframes the most common reason people quit before they start and explains what is actually supposed to happen when you sit down and close your eyes. Take 4: "Stress cycles get opened and they don't get closed — that is almost universal" Catherine explains what a complete stress cycle actually looks like, why so many people are carrying years of incomplete ones, and why the things that close a stress cycle are exactly the things you would never do if you were actually in danger. Find Catherine: Website:https://nothingmuchhappens.supportingcast.fm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkathrynnicolai/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Sleep Is Not Earned — It's a Biological Requirement (And Your Body Will Collect What You Owe) 0:52 - Can You Actually Make Up a Sleep Deficit? The Honest Answer 1:46 - Why We Sacrifice Sleep Before Anything Else (And Why It Says Something Deeper) 2:41 - Growing Up in Flint, Michigan: The Childhood Origin of Everything She Does 3:21 - Good Sleep Is a Modern Superpower — and Most People Don't Know They Can Build It 4:37 - The Magic Recipe Behind Why Her Voice Puts People to Sleep in Under 10 Seconds 6:17 - If You Think You Can't Meditate Because Your Mind Is Loud, You're Doing It Right 7:29 - The Cave Behind the Waterfall: What Meditation Actually Looks and Feels Like 8:27 - You Are Not Your Thoughts — You Are the One Watching Them 9:05 - How Long Should You Actually Meditate Every Day? She Throws Out the Rulebook 9:38 - If Someone Says There's Only One Way to Meditate — You're in a Cult 10:29 - The New York Finance Guy Who Hunts (And Doesn't Know He's Been Meditating for Years) 11:53 - What People Consistently Report After Starting a Practice 13:03 - Why Answers Come in Stillness — Not When You're Looking for Them 17:49 - Why Stories Let You Experience Something Safely That Might Otherwise Break You Open 18:02 - Why Every Culture on Earth Has Stories — and What We Lost When We Forgot That 19:22 - The Childhood Book That Lives in Your Nervous System Forever 21:14 - One Thing You Can Do Right Now: The Breath That Shifts You Out of Fight or Flight 22:15 - The Most Common Driver of Dysregulation in the American Lifestyle 23:29 - Italy, Siesta, and Why She's Less Stressed When She's There (It's Bigger Than the Nap) 24:33 - How to Know If Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated (The Shavasana Test) 25:53 - What a Complete Stress Cycle Actually Looks Like — and How Few of Us Ever Finish One 26:31 - You Cannot Talk Your Body Into Feeling Safe — You Have to Demonstrate It 28:22 - Three Podcasts, One Book and a Vision for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for Adults Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Fittin grew up in New Jersey, joined the Army, and went on to spend more than 25 years in law enforcement — working his way from patrol officer to K9 officer and eventually police chief. Along the way, he experienced the wild, funny, and unpredictable side of policing that most people never get to hear directly from the officers who lived it. After more than two decades on the job, Rick walked away from law enforcement and started an entirely new chapter of his life. _____________________________________________  #police #cops #TrueCrime #crimestories #k9 _____________________________________________ Thank you to HIMS & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. 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Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & receive a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Rick Fittin: https://www.instagram.com/rick_fittin?stkn=cmEzMXc3ZTF6NXJ3 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Rick Fitton: 25 Years Behind the Badge 00:37 Growing Up at the Jersey Shore 01:42 Rebellion and the Road to the Army 03:04 Joining the Army: A Life-Changing Decision 04:06 Basic Training: Fort Knox and the Realities of Military Life 06:24 Field Exercises, Helicopters, and Military Discipline 09:35 Family Loss and Staying the Course 10:23 Desert Storm and the National Training Center 11:21 Transition Back Home and Family Business 12:56 Getting Into Laundromats and Dry Cleaners 13:27 Grief, Ride Alongs, and the Call to Policing 14:38 Becoming a Police Officer: The Academy and First Steps 15:44 Starting in a Quiet Town and Moving to Seaside Heights 17:38 Mentorship and Learning from Leadership 19:39 The Long Grind: Applying and Rejection 21:17 The Life-Changing Phone Call 23:56 The Job Offer and a New Beginning 24:52 Early Patrol Days and 'Cowboy' Reputation 25:52 First DUI Arrest and a Sergeant's Tough Lesson 30:32 Sponsor Break: Weight Loss by HIMS 31:52 Cleaning Up the Department and Early Challenges 32:12 The Quest for a K9 Unit 34:00 Politics, the Prosecutor, and Getting a Dog 35:32 Meeting Biba: The Female German Shepherd 36:38 Canine School and 9/11: A Changing World 39:14 The First State Police Patrol Class 40:16 Training with Denny Mcweeney and the Iron Dog 44:08 Rescue: Woman Hanging from a Window 50:37 The Aftermath and the T-Shirt Story 52:53 Sponsor Break: Cash App 55:08 Back to the Dogs: The Agreement and Limitations 56:00 PCP and a Crazy Chase 01:00:00 The Chase Ends: A Physical Confrontation 01:02:34 Why I Chose Midnights and the K9 Life 01:03:48 A Tracking Award and a Kidnapping Case 01:07:33 Tracking Down the Suspect 01:09:36 After the Capture: The Loyalty of Biba 01:10:49 Nico: My Second K9 and the Bond 01:14:44 Losing Nico and the End of My K9 Career 01:19:00 Rescuing a Man from Icy Waters 01:23:00 The Icy Rescue Aftermath 01:25:14 Unexpected Encounters and Errant Drivers 01:27:52 Changing Culture in Policing 01:30:33 Working with the Community and an NCIC Hit 01:35:45 A Strange Case of Poisoned Food 01:38:24 Confronting the Wife and Getting a Confession 01:41:27 NYPD Homicide Detectives and a High-Profile Case 01:45:45 The Raid and the Outcome 01:49:45 A Near Shooting and the Watermelon Fight 01:54:00 The Courtroom and Lessons Learned 01:56:00 Resilience and an Unresponsive Male Call 01:58:25 A Homicide on the Second Floor 02:00:00 The Aftermath and Death Notifications 02:02:43 25 Years of Stories and Final Valor Award 02:03:13 Drug Recognition Expert: The Specialty Work 02:06:48 The Changing Landscape of Policing 02:08:24 Prisons, Reform, and the System's Failures 02:11:20 Mental Health and Resiliency in Law Enforcement 02:14:37 Hurricane Ida: A New Chief's Test 02:18:08 Water Rescues and the MRAP 02:21:20 Saving a Family and Returning Home 02:23:03 More Flooding and a Tire Plant Rescue 02:25:00 Retirement, Reinvention, and Advice for Officers 02:29:00 Turning the Page: Overcoming Adversity 02:31:00 Moving Forward: New Opportunities 02:33:00 Current Ventures and the Passion to Help 02:34:29 Reflecting on Success and Hard Work 02:36:27 A Lesson on Valuing What You Earn _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

What happens when you spend years doing everything “right” — only to discover you might have missed something along the way?In this episode of The Still Growing Up Film Club, Cece Fanning heads back to high school with Booksmart, following best friends Molly and Amy as they attempt to squeeze four years of missed parties, bad decisions and teenage chaos into one unforgettable night before graduation.As their carefully constructed plans spectacularly unravel, Cece explores what the film can teach us about perfectionism, achievement, friendship and the danger of assuming we already understand the people around us. She also looks at the pressure to be known for one particular thing — whether that's being smart, successful or neurodivergent — and what happens when other people see a very different version of us from the person we know ourselves to be.Along the way, there are crushes, awkward encounters, unexpected friendships, plans going wildly off-script and some painful lessons about listening to the people we love. Molly and Amy may begin the night determined to prove that they can have it all, but they discover something more important: growing up sometimes means admitting you were wrong, apologising when you've hurt someone and allowing yourself to enjoy the present instead of constantly preparing for what's next.Because working hard matters. But so do friendship, fun, mistakes and all the parts of life that can't be added to a résumé.Follow Cece:

Send us Fan MailToday, Emilia and Bianca take on one of the most uncomfortable and least talked about topics there is: the toxic family narratives so many of us absorbed growing up, and how these sayings were built to protect the family image rather than the people inside it.In this episode, we unpack the real origin of "blood is thicker than water" and why its true meaning is the opposite of how families use it, the common mottos like "what happens in the house stays in the house" and "I'll give you something to cry about," and how appearances can come to matter more than truth. Drawing on the work of John Bradshaw, Virginia Satir, and Dr. Yael Danieli, they explore shame-based family rules, multigenerational legacies of trauma, and why so many of us learned to override our own sense that something wasn't safe. If you've ever quietly known the truth about your family system, this conversation is your permission slip to acknowledge it as real.Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation: #535 | I Did the Best I Could Is Not a Valid Excuse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/535-everything-you-need-to-know-about-handling-rude/id1511831621?i=1000786923905 Learn more about:

Linda Purl has spent more than five decades building an extraordinary career across television, film, Broadway and music. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Linda joins Steve Kmetko for a funny, candid and surprisingly personal conversation about Happy Days, Matlock, The Office, Andy Griffith, Garry Marshall, aging in Hollywood and the unexpected love story that brought her and Dallas star Patrick Duffy together.Linda reveals what The Office was really like behind the scenes, why Happy Days had only one bathroom for the cast and crew, and the remarkable story Andy Griffith told her about fighting for his role in A Face in the Crowd. She also opens up about reconnecting with Patrick Duffy during COVID, their nightly Zoom conversations and the moment he finally drove from Oregon to Colorado to see if their friendship could become something more.Plus, Linda talks about returning to the stage, her lifelong love of music, handling criticism, getting older without “giving up,” and how she and Patrick turned a 70-year-old family sourdough starter into Duffy's Dough and a mission to help fight food insecurity.It's Linda Purl, still working, still laughing, still singing and very much Still Here.#LindaPurl, #PatrickDuffy, #HappyDays, #TheOffice, #Matlock, #AndyGriffith, #GarryMarshall, #RonHoward, #Dallas, #StillHereHollywood, #SteveKmetko YOUTUBE CHAPTERS00:00 Linda Purl Is Still Here01:02 Growing Up in Japan07:34 Becoming an Actor10:42 Auditioning for The Office12:17 Garry Marshall and the Happy Days Family14:49 The Truth About Improv on The Office16:20 The Lasting Bonds of Happy Days18:26 Returning to Happy Days as a Different Character20:16 Working With Andy Griffith on Matlock21:58 Andy Griffith's Wild Elia Kazan Story24:30 Linda's Advice for Young Actors27:43 Criticism and Bad Reviews29:21 Social Media and the New Hollywood32:37 Aging in Hollywood34:20 Linda's Other Career as a Singer38:55 Her New Album, From My Heart41:33 Reinvention and Gregory Harrison's Life Lesson44:22 Playing 16 Characters in Crazy Mama47:55 Falling in Love With Patrick Duffy53:05 Patrick's 70-Year-Old Sourdough Starter56:36 Turning Duffy's Dough Into a Business1:03:33 What Linda Hopes People Remember Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if children grew up knowing that their hands could be used to care?In this week's Mondays with Bev & Paul, we explore Growing Up with Bio-Touch and why bringing Bio-Touch to children may be so important.When we teach children Bio-Touch, we often notice something remarkable: they seem to know where the Bio-Touch points are located. They don't always overthink it—they simply touch, participate and connect.Could we be giving children a language for something they already understand?We talk about empowering children to participate in caring for their parents, grandparents, siblings and others they love—not by asking them to “fix” anyone, but by giving them an opportunity to be present and offer caring touch.And we ask a bigger question:What if we taught children the habit of Bio-Touch the way we teach them to brush their teeth?Join us for this conversation about children, touch, connection, participation and bringing Bio-Touch to the next generation.#BioTouch #GrowingUpWithBioTouch #MondaysWithBevAndPaul #Touch #Children #Connection #Caring

In this special throwback episode,Nachi Gordon sits down with Rivka Shotkin, a 16 year old from Passaic and the youngest guest in Meaningful People history. On January 31, 2021, a family ski trip in Tannersville ended when Rivka missed a turn on her last run of the day and went straight into a tree, breaking 11 bones, puncturing both lungs, and severing her spinal cord. She walks us through waking up in the ICU nine days later, three months of rehab during COVID without being able to see her family, and landing back in the hospital with septic shock just five days after finally coming home.   What makes this one special is how Rivka talks about all of it. She opens up about how unhappy she was before the accident, the strange sense of peace she felt that weekend, why she now calls her injury a gift, and what she wants the community to understand about treating people in wheelchairs. It's funny, honest, and genuinely inspiring.   This episode is sponsored by:   ► PZ Deals   Never pay full price again when you download the PZ Deals app.   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp   _________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka.   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________   ► Shopify Guru   Store looks great but not selling the way it should? Shopify Guru's Daniel gets under the hood and makes it actually work, no developer needed every time you want to make a change. Call 732-534-1404 or go to shopifyguru.io.   https://go.jcn.io/sgmp   _________________   ► Ness Vacation Homes   Eden Gardens' largest luxury home collection. Handpicked, high end homes available exclusively through Ness.   https://nessvacationhomes.com/   _________________   ► Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm for 50+ years! Reach out today for a free case evaluation.   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   _________________   ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp.   https://www.townappliance.com   https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp     Timestamps:   0:00 Intro: Meet Rivka Shotkin, MPP's Youngest Guest Ever 4:02 Welcome to the Studio and Growing Up in Passaic 7:23 The Ski Trip to Tannersville That Changed Everything 10:10 Airlifted to Albany and Waking Up Nine Days Later 13:20 Learning Rivka Was Paralyzed and Eli Portell's Advice 15:49 Anger, Dark Humor, and Taking It in Stride 18:04 Three Months of Rehab During COVID 22:07 Punishment, Test, or Gift? 23:33 Coming Home, a Wedding Cake, and Septic Shock 27:29 How to Accept What You Never Signed Up For 29:45 Unhappy Before the Accident and a Strange Premonition 31:57 Choosing Happiness and Strength From Rivka's Parents 34:59 Brain Surgeon Dreams and How to Treat People in Wheelchairs 38:20 Emunah, Hashgacha, and Not Being Afraid of the Pain 42:36 Rivka's Second Rosh Hashanah 46:17 Camp Simcha and Rivka's Support System 49:06 Poetry, Dreams, and Determination

Kevin "Fresh" Townsend grew up in Brooklyn with his father in prison and his mother raising him on her own. He took to the streets at a young age, dropped out of high school, became involved with gangs, and started dealing drugs. Then, at just 19 years old, he landed on America's Most Wanted for a murder he says he did not commit. After two trials, Kevin was convicted and sentenced to 20 years to life in New York state prison. Over the next two decades, he ran with the Bloods, navigated Rikers Island, and survived some of New York's toughest maximum-security prisons. After serving 20 years, Kevin finally walked free — just two weeks before sitting down to record this episode. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & recieve a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Kevin "Fresh" Townsend: Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPSW499L?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townsendrealm/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Kevin 00:50 Growing Up in Brooklyn 02:10 The Impact of Having a Father in Prison 03:03 Street Lessons and Gang Life 03:57 Gambling and the Addiction to Money 06:10 The Routine of Gang Life 08:12 Staying Away from Selling Drugs 10:14 Family Love and His Father's Advice 12:56 Reading Books and Dreaming of a Better Life 14:27 A History of Violence and Fear 17:35 Charged with Murder 25:53 Arrest and Interrogation 27:31 Lack of Evidence and False Testimony 30:19 First Day at Rikers and the Start of Prison Life 34:00 First Trial and Mistrial 37:12 Convicted at the Second Trial 40:01 Sentencing and a 20-Year Prison Sentence 44:37 Failed Appeals and Losing Hope 48:53 Sent Upstate to Prison 51:18 Five Points and Adjusting to a New Life 54:00 Prison Rules and Survival Tactics 57:19 Solitary Confinement and Mental Struggles 59:49 Transfers Between Prisons and Different Experiences 01:04:18 Relationships with Other Inmates and Unexpected Events 01:07:57 Back in Solitary and Working on Himself 01:12:54 Released from Prison and Reuniting with Family 01:15:19 Adjusting to Life on the Outside 01:18:50 New Goals and Hope for the Future 01:23:22 Marriage and Relationship Struggles 01:26:29 Lessons from Prison and Advice for Young People _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Marine veteran Alex Hernandez survived an RPG blast while fighting in Fallujah, Iraq — an attack that severely wounded his tank commander and left Alex covered in shrapnel and blood.In this episode, Alex tells the story of going from a kid in East LA with no clear direction to joining the United States Marine Corps after 9/11, becoming an M1 Abrams tank mechanic, deploying to Iraq, and finding himself in some of the most intense fighting of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Alex remembers watching the aftermath of the Blackwater contractor killings before Marines were suddenly ordered outside the wire. What followed was hours of combat in Fallujah.Then, on April 7, everything changed.While moving through the city in an M1 Abrams, Alex spotted armed fighters appearing with RPGs and AK-47s. Moments later, an RPG struck the tank commander's hatch.His tank commander lost his right eye.Alex was hit by shrapnel and badly wounded in both hands.But surviving the battlefield was only the beginning.Alex also opens up about returning home, losing the career and identity he thought he would have, struggling with his mental health years after the war, seeking help, and eventually trying to rediscover a sense of purpose through service and teaching others.This is a story about war, brotherhood, injury, identity, and what happens when the fighting stops but the battle isn't necessarily over.CHAPTERS:00:00 — The RPG Attack in Fallujah01:10 — Growing Up in East LA06:16 — His Grandfather Inspires Him to Serve07:33 — 9/11 Changes Everything09:24 — Proving He Could Become a Marine11:12 — Injured During Boot Camp13:27 — The Marine Who Never Made It Home16:54 — Becoming an M1 Abrams Tank Mechanic19:07 — Arriving at 29 Palms22:21 — Preparing for War25:23 — Heading to Iraq28:42 — First Incoming Fire30:04 — Life Inside an Abrams Tank36:45 — Blackwater Killings and Fallujah38:09 — The Battle Begins40:46 — 13 Hours of Combat44:50 — April 7th45:30 — Watching an RPG Fly Toward the Tank47:04 — Drawing Fire Away From the Marines48:59 — RPG Strikes the Tank49:21 — “I'm Pissing Out Blood”50:47 — Escaping the Burning Tank51:31 — Surgery and Recovery53:57 — Returning to the Fight57:43 — His Wife Deploys to Iraq58:30 — Coming Home1:02:12 — Losing His Sense of Purpose1:04:29 — Mental Health Begins to Collapse1:06:33 — Calling the Crisis Line1:07:58 — Finally Finding the Right Help1:09:46 — Learning How to Move Forward1:11:27 — Finding Purpose Again1:12:14 — “Pick Your Head Up and Continue to March”

What inspired Amy Kay to write one of her most personal songs? In this episode of The Krista Escamilla Show, I sit down with Midland, Texas singer, songwriter and content creator Amy Kay for a conversation about music, motherhood, growing up in West Texas, creativity, and chasing your dreams. Amy has new music out, and we talk about her journey as an artist, her life as a content creator, and what it's like building a creative career right here in Midland. But one of my favorite parts of our conversation is the story behind “Honey,” a deeply personal song inspired by Amy's mom. We talk about where the song came from, the emotions behind it, and how some of our most meaningful life experiences can inspire the music we create. We also talk about growing up in Midland, Amy's West Texas roots, her new music, content creation, and what's next for this talented artist. If you love discovering new music, hearing the stories behind the songs, or supporting talented people from right here in West Texas, you're going to want to hear this conversation.

George Guida Jr. joins the TBD Podcast to share the forgotten history of West Tampa, what it was like growing up among its immigrant families, cigar factories, streetcars and family businesses, the legacy of his father “Mr. West Tampa,” and the restoration of the historic Guida Home.00:00 Intro02:55 Cigars build West Tampa10:45 Mutual aid societies21:25 Childhood games and cork ball25:26 The family home30:21 Dad's hot pink fenders41:31 Mr. West Tampa legacy47:26 Restoring the family home50:45 West Tampa's changing future1:02:02 Streetcar memories

Host Sue Shilling speaks author Mark Hodges about his book "Lessons from Philip: The Joys and Sorrows of Growing Up with a Disabled Brother".

Singer-songwriter and musician Charlie Worsham sits down with Bobby to talk about growing up with a gift for music, finding his place in Nashville, and the early career moments that shaped him. He opens up about becoming a dad, the unexpected challenges of raising kids, and the ways fatherhood has changed his perspective. Charlie also shares what it meant to receive an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry and reflects on just how far he’s come. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode we are joined by Zah from The Yak. We get a glimpse into his life growing up with dwarfism in Zimbabwe, and intense surgery he received as a child. We also get into Zah life since moving Barstool, and a bit on what his life looks like after beyond Barstool. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Paramount+ - THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. WHERE THE BEST PLAYERS COLLIDE FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE. STREAMING LIVE, EXCLUSIVELY ON PARAMOUNT PLUS. Pardon My Cheesesteak - Order Pardon My Cheesesteak on https://pardonmycheesesteak.com and use code AWL for free delivery.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thedogwalk

Dominican-Italian artist YEИDRY joins us for a powerful conversation about her debut album, Como Agua, her Afro-Latina identity and the experiences that shaped her life and music. Raised in a small town in Italy, YEИDRY opens up about staying connected to her Dominican roots while navigating life in Italy’s countryside as a brown girl experiencing racism and colorism. She shares how feeling different influenced her identity, artistry and decision to create music in Spanish, Italian and English. YEИDRY also reveals that she has felt like an adult since she was only 9 years old. Because her Italian was stronger than her mother’s, she often helped her mom communicate and navigate life in their new country. Her family’s immigrant experience shared many similarities with the stories we often hear in the United States, except theirs unfolded in Italy. That responsibility helped shape the fearless woman she is today. As YEИDRY says during the interview, “I’m not afraid of anything.” Music also became one of her greatest teachers. YEИDRY learned English by translating songs from Jay-Z, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Nelly Furtado. Before having internet access at home, she would visit an internet café, print out the lyrics and study them. After building her life and career across Europe, YEИDRY moved to the United States in 2023 and now lives in Los Angeles. The conversation gets deeply personal as YEИDRY discusses reconnecting with her father after he moved to New York when she was young. That experience inspired “Espejo,” meaning “mirror” in Spanish, a song about seeing herself reflected in her father and rebuilding their relationship. Plus, YEИDRY reveals how COLORS unexpectedly reached out to her ad blew her up, reflects on how she landed NPR Tiny Desk and talks about her growing presence in music and fashion. This episode is a heartfelt and fun conversation between two Dominicanas connecting through culture, family, identity and their shared love for the Dominican Republic. 'Como Agua' by YEИDRY is available now on all major streaming platforms. Her NPR Tiny Desk performance is also available to watch now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we got to bring back #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, best known for co-creating the children's book series The Spiderwick Chronicles with Holly Black. The series has sold over 20 million copies and has been adapted into a feature film and video game.His newest book, The Wump, is a dark supernatural middle-grade coming-of-age story coming out on September 29th. We spoke with Tony all about the inspiration behind the book and its exploration of anger, fear, and anxiety at a young age, especially when dealing with bullies and unreliable adult figures.We also got to hear about his process as both an author and illustrator, the thought behind the book's color choices, and the conversations he had with a child psychologist friend while shaping the story. It's a wonderful book that both kids and adults can take something away from, and we're sure you'll love this conversation with our incredibly creative and multi-talented guest. So…COME HANG OUT!!! Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Straight from San Diego Comic-Con 2026, it's Growing Up with the Power Rangers! Featuring some of your favorite actors from across the seasons, including Dan Southworth, Rhett Fisher, Tracy Lynn Cruz, Michael Copon, Patrick David, Sean Cw Johnson, and original Ranger Walter Jones! Moderated by actor/comedian Ben Kliewer. This one is all about the fans! #powerrangers #rangernation #sandiegocomiccon #comiccon #sdcc

Lainey Wilson is a force of nature.Raised in the tiny farming town of Baskin, Louisiana (population 170) she grew up between corn fields and country radio, where music wasn't a genre but a way of life. From writing her first song at nine years old to hauling a camper trailer to Nashville at 19, her path to becoming one of country music's biggest stars was anything but overnight. It took a decade of hustle, a Hannah Montana wig, and an unshakable belief that if she could just get one opportunity, she could do the rest.Now she's selling out arenas across the world, winning back-to-back CMA Entertainer of the Year awards, starring in Yellowstone, and counting Dolly Parton as a friend who called her "sister." Through it all, her southern charm and small-town values remain her compass; ride horses, sit on the front porch with your dogs, and never forget who you are.This episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe. Lainey was warm, funny, and generous in sharing her extraordinary journey across five songs. The theme that emerged was clear: staying grounded is a choice you make every day, and being yourself is the bravest thing you can do.Lainey Wilson's song choices: Mel McDaniel - 'Louisiana Saturday Night'Lee Ann Womack - 'I Hope You Dance'CCR - 'Lookin' Out My Back Door'Brothers Osborne - 'I'm Not For Everyone'Tim McGraw - 'Humble and Kind'00:00 Introduction: "If Dolly Parton Believes in Me, Then I'm Fine"00:24 From Yellowstone to CMA Entertainer of the Year: "Cowgirl of the Night"00:52 "If You Tell All Your Business, You Ain't Got None": Lainey's Daddy's Wisdom01:06 Filming Take 5: Songs That Keep Her Grounded01:26 Growing Up in Baskin: Music as a Lifeline to the Outside World01:48 "I Wanna Make People Feel That Way": The Power of a Three-and-a-Half Minute Song01:55 Where Did Your Passion Come From? Daddy's Guitar, Mama Singing in Church02:22 "Country Wasn't a Genre, It Was a Way of Life"02:44 First Song: Mel McDaniel, 'Louisiana Saturday Night'03:06 Baskin, Louisiana: Population 17003:30 "You're Either Helping Your Daddy in the Field or Sitting Around a Table Telling Stories"03:47 Farming and Music: "A Storm Could Roll Through and Wipe It All Away"04:17 Sowing Seeds With Faith: Farming as Metaphor for a Music Career04:33 "My Brother Bill and My Other Brother Jack": Feeling Like They Were Singing Your Story04:54 "Redneck People Say Things Kind of in a Backwards Way"05:15 The Beauty of the Everyday: A One-Eyed Dog and a Single-Shot Rifle05:33 The People of Baskin: "I Will Give You the Shirt Off My Back"05:50 Moving to Nashville: Finding Your Village of People06:11 A Louisiana Saturday Night: Drive-Through Daiquiris and Backyard Bonfires06:55 "As Long as You Don't Poke the Straw Into the Cup"07:18 "Dance in the Kitchen Till the Morning Light"07:47 Did You Know You Had Talent? "I Knew I Needed to Believe It"08:18 Writing Songs at a Sleepover and Singing A Cappella to Mama08:35 Mama as Sounding Board: Songs in the Bathroom at 11 Years Old08:52 "I Had to Believe It First, Then the People Around Me Started Believing"09:24 Nine Years Old in Nashville: "This Feels Like Home"09:42 "I Just Knew It": A Calling Discovered on the Interstate10:04 Writing About Tequila and Cigarettes at Nine10:18 Finding Her Own Voice: "The Songwriting World Was Getting Bigger"10:37 "Every Song I Write, I'm Finding More of My Voice": 5,000 Songs and Counting10:55 Songwriting as Therapy: "Let Me Dump This on You"11:05 Learning About the World Through Other People's Shoes11:26 First Performance: Kindergarten Graduation Dressed as a Butterfly12:09 The Cherry Incident: "I Spit It Into My Granny's Hands"12:27 "I Should've Known This Was Gonna Be a Shitshow"12:43 The Hannah Montana Impersonator: Five Years of Birthday Parties13:04 "This Is My Moment": Volunteering in Eighth Grade13:29 "It Spread Like Wildfire": Touring Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas13:49 Opening as Lainey Wilson Before Becoming Hannah Montana14:06 "Ain't Nobody Else Gonna Go Get It for You"14:23 Changing Behind Trees: "You Just Do What You Gotta Do"14:39 Second Song: Lee Ann Womack, 'I Hope You Dance'14:59 Sixth Grade: The Teacher Walked in With a Boombox15:18 "For the First Time in My Life, a Song Hit Me Different"15:27 "Lee Ann Womack Made Me Feel Like I Could Do Anything"15:49 Watching the Music Video on CMT and Dreaming16:13 "I Hope You Still Feel Small": An Anthem for Throwing Your Hat in the Ring16:26 "Go Stand Beside an Ocean and Remember There's a Much Bigger Plan"16:56 Keeping Your Feet Planted on the Ground17:23 "Give Faith a Fighting Chance": Using Your Gift for Good17:54 Self-Belief and Drive From a Young Age18:13 "My Family Always Encouraged Me to Be Nothing But Myself"18:38 Finding People Who Weren't Trying to Change Her19:00 Nashville Is a 10-Year Town — and It Was Spot On19:23 Dolly Parton, Reba, and the '90s Ladies: "They Held Onto What Made Them Them"19:54 What Were You Doing in Those 10 Years?20:13 19 Years Old, 2011: A Camper Trailer Hauled to Nashville20:46 Jerry Cupit: Parking the Camper for Free and Learning to Write Songs21:07 "If You're Writing About a Blue Truck, How Does That Truck Make You Feel?"21:24 My Grandfather's Favor: What He Did for Jerry Ended Up Helping Me21:51 "Should've Packed It Up and Got the Hell Out of Dodge": Never Giving Up22:13 Year Seven Publishing Deal, Year Eight Record Deal: "Now the Hard Work Started"22:33 "I'd Been Preparing for the Race, and Then I Finally Entered It"22:55 Keeping the Faith: "That Weird Sense of Peace I Got as a Nine-Year-Old"23:19 "We Got One Life, and I Wanted to Be Happy Doing What I Love"23:19 Heart Like a Truck: The Breakthrough Single23:42 Paying It Forward: "I Want the Little Girls and Boys to Know This Was Not Overnight"24:03 "Things Might Not Happen When You Want Them To, But They're Gonna Happen How They're Supposed To"24:42 Cowgirl of the Night: "I Will Probably Still Be Crowning Somebody at 80 Years Old"25:03 "I Am Beautiful. I Am Talented."25:15 Scanning the Crowd: "What You Say to Yourself Is Very Important"25:39 "Practice What I Preach": Telling Little Girls They're Smart and Beautiful25:59 Third Song: CCR, 'Looking Out My Back Door'26:10 Meeting John Fogerty: "You Won't Believe Who I Sat By Tonight"26:32 The One CD in Daddy's Truck: "If He Was Tapping His Boot, He Liked It"26:53 Kinetic Energy and Coming Home: "He's Talking About Locking the Front Door"27:07 Writing About Home When You're Not at Home: "We All Wanna Feel Like We're There"27:24 "It's Just About Perspective": Seeing the World From That Point of View27:52 "I Was in the Backseat Playing Air Guitar": CCR Seeping Into Her System28:11 "A Good Time, Not a Long Time": Credence and Hippie Culture28:32 Bell-Bottoms and Free Love: "I Would Always Wanna Be a Hippie for Halloween"28:51 "People Coming Up to My Mama Saying Lainey Gives Off a Free Spirit"29:09 "I Just Have Always Felt a Little Free-Spirited"29:29 "Giants Doing Cartwheels": The Wildness Beyond the Window30:13 Yellowstone, Grammys, and CMA Entertainer of the Year: "Since Taylor Swift"30:31 Coming Home to Nashville: "Is Your Mind Still Racing?"30:49 "My Mind Is Always Racing": ADHD and the Song 'Can't Sit Still'31:14 Getting Centered: Riding Horses and Sitting on the Front Porch31:40 "Doing All the Simple Things Is What Helps Me Get There"32:00 "I Can Be the Best Version of the Artist That People Have Connected To"32:10 The First Thing She Does After Tour: Snuggling French Bulldog Hippie Mae Wilson32:19 Architectural Digest and the Bedroom Sanctuary: "You Gotta Unplug Every Now and Then"32:41 "You Can't Keep Pouring Out From a Half-Empty Cup for Very Long"33:00 Fourth Song: Brothers Osborne, 'I'm Not For Everyone'33:24 Shared Producer Jay Joyce: Eric Church and Brothers Osborne Records34:00 "The Music Was Telling a Story of Its Own While the Lyrics Were Telling Another"34:16 "You Could Pay Attention to Either One": Parallel Lines and ADHD34:32 Jay Joyce: "He Can Stir Stuff Up in a Little Pot and Breathe Life Into It"34:57 "Leaning Into the Things That Make You You"35:18 "People That Love Ya, Like Ya, Don't Give a Damn, and Hate Ya"35:37 "I'm Not for Everyone": Not an F You — "That's Okay"35:53 Social Media: "You Aren't What You Do"36:14 "I Am a Singer, I Am a Songwriter" — But What If This Is Taken Away Tomorrow?36:30 Identity and the Dream: "How Much of Lainey Wilson Is There in Lainey Wilson?"36:48 "Save a Little Bit Over Here for Myself"37:11 Daddy's Saying Revisited: "If You Tell All Your Business, You Ain't Got None"37:32 "That's How I'm Gonna Wind Up on the Prayer List Back Home"37:52 TJ Coming Out as Gay: "Is Country Becoming More Welcoming?"38:18 "We Don't Have to Live the Same Life to Love Each Other"38:44 Big Tent Country: "Everyone's Welcome in the Big Tent"39:05 Being a Unifying Voice in a Divided World39:23 "Damned if You Do, Damned if You Don't": Actions Speak Louder Than Words39:39 "I'm Like Scotch and Savin' Gold Bands"40:01 Joyful and Uplifting Shows: "Country Can Be Sad, But Your Shows Are Really Happy"40:21 "Manifest It. Fake It Till You Make It in the Best of Ways"40:37 "Country Is Cool Again": The Netflix Documentary40:55 Why Country Is Having a Big Moment: "I Don't Know Anybody Who Doesn't Love a Good Story"41:41 "It Takes You Home. It Feels Family-Oriented."42:01 Fifth and Final Song: Tim McGraw, 'Humble and Kind'42:25 Written by Lori McKenna: Tim McGraw Grew Up Right Down the Road42:53 "My Step-Grandmother Used to Babysit Him"43:10 Tim Bringing Shows to Northeast Louisiana: "If He Did It, Maybe I Could Too"43:35 "Hold the Door, Say Please, Say Thank You": A Blueprint for Staying Grounded44:04 "Words to Live By": Lori McKenna Wrote It to Her Children44:10 "I Haven't Met Him Just Yet": Sharing Headphones With Her Sister44:28 "We'd Fight Over Them": Dance Routines on the Gravel Driveway44:47 Hometown Hero: "This Guy Is From Here and He Did It"45:09 Writing a Letter to Tim McGraw at 18: "All I Need Is an Opportunity"45:26 "Maybe He Read It and Was Scared of the Power of Lainey"45:45 Drawing the Line: Humble and Kind and Things a Man Ought to Know46:09 "Country Music Raised Me": Reba, Vince Gill, and Tim McGraw46:27 Writing About What Mom and Daddy Taught Her: "What's Right Is Right"46:51 What Would Dolly Do?47:07 Mama Meeting Dolly: "You're Like My Sister"47:27 "Do You Have a Good Manager? Well, Is He an Asshole?"47:48 Singing With Dolly: "Terrifying, Especially When She's Watching You"48:06 "If Dolly Parton Believes in Me, Then I'm Fine"48:31 What Would Little Lainey Think? "She'd Be Very Proud"48:49 "I Didn't Know I'd Be in Australia Playing Double Arena Shows"49:13 New Album, New Adventure: "Showing a Different Side and Pushing the Boundaries"49:36 "You've Remained Incredibly Humble and Kind"49:54 "This Is Not About Me": Lainey and Zan's Thank You50:10 "Hold the Door, Say Please, Say Thank You"50:51 Zan's Wrap-Up: "I Could Listen to Her Speak All Day Long"51:11 Watch Take 5 With Shania Twain on ABC iview51:22 Next Time: Genesis Owusu51:58 From Ghana to Canberra: "We Don't Have Time for the Honey and the Dress-Ups"52:21 Season 5 of Take 5 With Zan Rowe. Stream on ABC iviewThis episode was filmed for Season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV and ABC iview. 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James Kearney grew up in New York City as the son of a Rikers Island correctional officer. He originally wanted to become a teacher, but ultimately followed in his father's footsteps and joined the New York City Department of Correction in the late 1990s. By his third year on the job, he had become one of the youngest captains in Rikers Island history. But stepping into leadership exposed him to a side of the system he never expected — inexperienced people being placed in positions they weren't prepared for, and a culture that didn't always welcome those who challenged it. When James tried to address what he was seeing, he says he experienced the full weight of institutional retaliation. Less than a decade into his career, an injury on the job ultimately led to his medical retirement. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP, AG1, & HUNGRYROOT for sponsoring this episode: Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod _____________________________________________ Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/lockedin _____________________________________________ Hungryroot: Explore my Hungryroot Digital Cookbook "THE COMMISSARY UPGRADE" at https://hungryroot.com/LOCKEDIN _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: James Kernney's Rikers Story 00:45 Growing Up and Family Background 03:37 Father's Influence and Taking the Civil Service Test 05:50 The Job vs. Career: Advice for New Officers 07:20 Problems in the System: Contraband and Nepotism 09:29 The Best Kept Secret: Rikers Island 10:43 Promotion Process: Becoming a Captain 12:27 Mini Medical Incompetence and Weight Requirements 14:50 Fastest Promotion: Youngest Captain in History 17:27 Academy Life and First Days 19:42 First Assignment: C76 and Learning the Ropes 22:45 Queen's House: The Preferred Command 24:32 Sentenced vs. Remanded Inmates 26:42 First Lessons: Academy vs. Reality 29:00 Use of Force Directive and Its Flaws 32:25 Officers and Inmates: Handling with Care 34:05 Surprises: Nepotism and Comfort with Favors 36:49 Night Tours and Midnight Intake Duties 38:00 Midnight Intake Captain: Court Lists and Punitive Segregation 41:03 Captain's Role: Intake Challenges 42:27 Becoming Captain: Test and Training 44:54 Probationary Periods and Petty Charges 47:27 Transfer to Queen's Courts Division 50:53 Desire to Go to GRVC and First Assignments 52:50 Low Pay and Struggles for New Officers 53:04 Pay Raises and Retention Issues 57:01 Officer Housing and Commute Struggles 58:04 Captain's Pay and Rank Structure 59:18 Role as a Captain: Intake Nightmare 01:00:26 Trouble Begins: First Erroneous Discharge Charges 01:02:32 West Facility Discharge and Order to Produce 01:04:06 Second Incident: Mark Gastino and Retaliation 01:06:39 Facing Charges and Defending Actions 01:09:20 Charges Dropped but Warnings Persist 01:10:08 The Threat of Overholding Inmates 01:11:11 Release Procedures and Returning Inmates 01:13:20 Inmate Relations and Targeting Officers 01:14:21 Impact of Cameras on Inmate Behavior 01:15:27 Corrupt Staff and Personal Shocks 01:16:29 Further Retaliation: Free Tour and Use of Force 01:17:58 Infection and Surgery: Gangrene Scare 01:18:20 Chief's Nephew Incident and Consequences 01:20:12 Transfer to GRVC and More Trouble 01:22:05 Arrogance and Further Charges 01:23:25 Union Support and Family Advice 01:24:33 Final Incident: CMC Max and Cameras 01:26:20 Charges for Looking Angry and Medical Separation 01:29:20 Getting the Pension and Unemployment Struggles 01:31:35 Meeting His Wife and Family Life 01:33:53 Career End and Teaching Dreams Blocked 01:36:30 Why Not Marry Another Officer? 01:38:41 Advice for Officers and Mental Health Crisis 01:41:26 Psych Exams: A Joke and Stigma 01:44:12 Final Thoughts: No Regrets and Hopes for Return _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Matthew Handy lived through 20 years of addiction, crime, prison, paranoia, and survival before finally turning his life around. In this episode, Matt sits down to tell the wild story of how his life spiraled from early drug use in San Diego to heroin addiction, meth dealing, organized retail theft, credit card fraud, extortion, bank robbery, and cartel-adjacent chaos on both sides of the border. Matt opens up about childhood trauma, prison, the criminal mindset, life in San Bernardino, the explosion of credit card fraud, smuggling drugs from Tijuana, and the moment a bank robbery finally forced him to choose between spending decades behind bars or changing his life. Today, Matt is in recovery, runs the podcast My Last Relapse, and works in addiction treatment helping others escape the same cycle that nearly destroyed him. Go Support Matt! YouTube: @MyLastRelapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.handy.17/ Rehab: https://www.harmonygrovebh.com/ Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro: Credit Card Fraud, Addiction & Crime 06:58 Growing Up in 1990s San Diego 13:39 Planning a Bank Robbery 18:10 Extorting Doctors & Wealthy Clients 24:14 Childhood Trauma and Early Criminality 29:56 Robberies, Drugs & Firestorm Burglaries 35:20 Prison Life and Using Behind Bars 37:42 The Baby Product Theft Scheme 43:17 Building a Nationwide Retail Theft Operation 49:27 Paranoia, Silent Tape & High-Level Shoplifting 55:22 Prison Didn't Scare Him Straight 1:03:44 Getting Out, Relapsing & Manipulating Family 1:09:11 Back With His Uncle and Trap House Life 1:13:18 Selling Meth and Joining a Gang Circle 1:19:03 Police Surveillance and Controlled Buys 1:24:03 Major Task Force Bust 1:29:18 Addiction, Choice & Facing Serious Time 1:32:59 Moving to San Bernardino 1:37:04 The Amazon Warehouse Scam 1:42:55 Credit Card Fraud Begins 1:49:31 Running Teams and Moving Merchandise 1:56:33 Paranoia Ends the Fraud Ring 2:00:03 Returning to San Diego and Trying to Get Clean 2:04:02 Relapse, Energy Drink Theft & Street Hustles 2:09:43 Meeting His Future Wife 2:15:03 Doctors, Escorts & Blackmail 2:18:07 COVID, Fentanyl and Crime in San Diego 2:22:19 Tijuana Drug Houses and Border Runs 2:27:37 Heroin, Fentanyl and Meth Markets 2:34:31 Xanax Blackouts and Cartel Money 2:39:32 Robbing a Bank to Get Her Attention 2:44:48 Arrest, FBI Questioning & Bomb Threat Investigation 2:50:21 Delancey Street and Avoiding Decades in Prison 2:57:58 Recovery, Relapse and Building a New Life 3:00:24 Where to Find Matthew Handy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes a friendship last? And what happens when you grow up and realize you're not always growing in the same direction? In this special Motherish episode inspired by DreamWorks Animation's "Forgotten Island," Karen and Pamela are talking about the friendships that shape us, from the friends who first made us feel seen to the ones who become chosen family. We're getting into growing up together, attachment, jealousy, friendship breakups and those relationships that stay with us long after childhood. We're also talking about the film's themes of family, memory and finding your way back to the people who matter most. Because motherhood may change so much about our lives, but those conversations about friendship? We could talk about those forever.

Franni Cash joins Rita Springer for an incredibly honest conversation about growing up in what she describes as a cult, losing her community, questioning her faith, and eventually learning to separate who God is from the people who misrepresented Him.Franni shares the story behind We the Kingdom and why she ultimately knew she needed to step away—even while the band was experiencing incredible success. She opens up about crying every night on tour, the return of self-harm, and the realization that something looking “blessed” from the outside doesn't always mean you're supposed to stay.They also talk about forgiveness, therapy, rediscovering her love for music, the real story behind “Kool-Aid,” and Franny's new chapter as a solo artist.Now that so much of the pain has healed, Franny is wrestling with a completely new question: What happens when an artist who has always created from pain learns to create from peace?If you've ever experienced church hurt, confused success with calling, or had to rediscover who God is beyond the people who represented Him, this conversation is for you.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Intro1:08 Welcome + Meet Franni Cash3:15 Who Was Franni Cash?5:43 Growing Up in a Church Cult8:04 The Truth Comes Out11:09 Finding God After Spiritual Trauma17:17 Forgiveness, Surrender + Healing18:50 Amazing Kids19:46 Learning to Forgive21:26 Songwriting, Theology + Finding Her Own Voice22:56 Why Franni Left We The Kingdom28:32 Choosing Her Life Over Success31:29 Redefining God's Favor34:25 Who Is Franni Cash Now?38:36 Breaking the Christian Music Mold39:40 Falling in Love With Music Again43:19 Choosing Art Over Commercial Success47:52 Staying Creative Without Losing Yourself51:20 Authenticity After a Controlling Church53:23 The Story Behind “Kool-Aid”55:32 Creating the Album + Finding Freedom58:43 Can Great Art Come From Peace?1:01:06 Creating Beyond Pain1:04:22 Who Is Franni Cash Becoming?1:07:27 The Future of Christian Art1:11:25 Art, Evangelism + Authenticity1:15:23 The “Unknown Daisy” Encounter1:18:03 Creating With God1:20:22 The Songs Still Waiting to Be Written1:23:01 Franni's New Record + ClosingIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

Kelly Camp grew up a pastor's kid in a legalistic home, learning early how to "play church" without ever having a real relationship with God. Then, at 18, a devastating diagnosis in his family became the moment that sent him running from God for decades. This is the origin of a story about isolation, anger, and how one unprocessed wound can shape a life. KEY TAKEAWAYS  ⚡️ Growing up close to church and growing up close to God are not the same thing. Kelly spent 18 formative years around faith with no real relationship behind it. ⚡️ Isolation after a painful event can quietly set a life's trajectory. Kelly's choice not to talk to anyone about his father's diagnosis became a defining, decades-long turning point. ⚡️ Unprocessed pain doesn't disappear, it compounds. What started as private anger toward God became a pattern Kelly carried into his relationships for over 30 years. TIMESTAMPS  00:00 — A pastor's kid and an "elite group" of PKs 02:00 — Growing up in a legalistic home 04:00 — The models of faith Kelly actually admired 06:30 — The diagnosis that changed everything 08:00 — The decision that started decades of running CONNECT WITH DARON  Website: https://daronearlewine.com Coaching: https://roguecollectivecoaching.com Email: daron@daronearlewine.com Support the mission: blackbirdmission.com/give Follow Jesus releases November. Free copies at the Dirt World Summit in Phoenix, and available wherever books are sold.  JOIN THE CONVERSATION  If you've ever carried a wound in silence instead of talking to someone, share this clip with a friend — and follow for the rest of Kelly Camp's story. HASHTAGS #DaronEarlewinePodcast #PastorsKid #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #Redemption

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“No one teaches you how to be famous.”Xavi Simons  From being a young football sensation in the spotlight to navigating family, fame, setbacks and the weight of expectations, Xavi Simons joins The Pivot for an honest conversation about the journey behind the player. Xavi opens up about growing up with the world watching, finding his identity beyond the hype, and the family and people who helped shape him along the way. Sharing how his father was not present and being the namesake of a professional footballer came with pressure and expectations. He takes us inside the difficult decision to leave Barcelona's academy at just 16, walking away from the club where he grew up and beginning a new chapter that would ultimately shape his career. He also reflects on the pride and pressure of representing the Netherlands on the world stage — and the heartbreak of watching the 2026 World Cup from home after an ACL injury ended his season and took away the opportunity he had worked toward. Now facing the next chapter of his career, Xavi talks about his recovery, his future in soccer, the lessons he's learned through adversity, and what it means to carry the expectations that have followed his name since he was a kid. Fame came early. The setbacks came too. Now Xavi Simons is writing the next chapter of his story. Full Episode streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome comedian Lauren Lapkus! Lauren talks about growing up in Evanston, her Lithuanian heritage, and discovering improv at ImprovOlympic while she was still in high school. She shares memories of family trips to Disney World, New York City, and visits with relatives, as well as later travels through Italy, England, and France. Lauren also discusses moving from Chicago to New York, traveling with her two young kids, and her childhood obsession with collecting soaps and protecting her prized Beanie Babies, including a Princess Diana bear. Plus, she talks about making more The Earliest Show and her upcoming Big Bang Theory spinoff. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 ------------------------- 0:00 Intro: Fantasy Football & Show Recs8:05 Welcome Lauren Lapkus9:20 Growing Up in Evanston12:02 Lithuanian Heritage & Finding Your Roots15:46 Brothers & Married Life17:10 Improv & Moving to NY25:23 Childhood Family Trips26:05 Disney World & Concussions37:28 NYC Adventures & Airport Stranding45:51 Traveling with Kids47:36 Italy, France & England51:09 Planning Trips & Mom's Cooking53:36 Going Vegan59:05 Soap Collection & Beanie Babies1:04:18 New Shows, Speed Round & Goodbye ------------------------- Support our sponsors: Cologuard If you're 45 or older and at average risk, talk to your healthcare provider about screening for colon cancer and ask if Cologuard Plus could be right for you. You can also request a Cologuard prescription online today at Cologuard.com Hims Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/trips to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. IQ Bar Text TRIPS to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. FitBod Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TRIP. ------------------------- Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen #familytrips #sethmeyers #joshmeyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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George "Joby" Walters grew up in Ohio, joined the Army, and developed a passion for mechanics and motorcycles before joining the Avengers Motorcycle Club in Alabama. After an injury pushed him away from the club, he eventually landed in Arizona, where he patched into the Hells Angels in the late 1990s and became close personal friends with the legendary Sonny Barger. Over the next decade, Joby found himself in the middle of violent conflicts with rival clubs including the Mongols and Vagos and was present at the infamous Harrah's Casino riot in Laughlin, Nevada, on April 27, 2002, when the Hells Angels and Mongols clashed in one of the most notorious biker confrontations in American history. In the aftermath, he went on the run to Mexico, eventually took a plea deal that sent him to prison, and ultimately made the decision to walk away from the Hells Angels after 10 years. Now, Joby is telling the complete story of what life inside one of the world's most notorious motorcycle clubs was really like — from brotherhood and loyalty to violence, prison, and what it took to finally leave it behind. _____________________________________________ Thank you to HUNGRYROOT, AG1 & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Hungryroot: Explore my Hungryroot Digital Cookbook "THE COMMISSARY UPGRADE" at https://hungryroot.com/LOCKEDIN _____________________________________________ AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/lockedin _____________________________________________ Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with George "Joby" Walters: https://www.jobywalters.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:  https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Growing Up in Rural Ohio 01:29 Joining the Army 02:16 Young Joby's Personality 03:00 Joining the Military 04:03 Life in the Army 05:39 Quitting Drugs and Alcohol 06:48 Life After the Army 08:07 Heading to Alabama 09:20 Meeting the Avengers 10:51 Finding Brotherhood 11:36 Prospecting with the Avengers 12:53 The Prospecting Process 15:24 What It Meant to Be a Biker 16:40 A Story with the Pagans 20:59 Communication and Money 22:45 Clubhouses and Fights 23:47 Marking People Out 26:00 Rules and Politics 27:44 Law Enforcement 28:54 Leaving the Avengers 30:30 Joining the Circus 33:44 Working with Elephants 36:35 Running From Yourself 39:04 Leaving the Avengers 43:45 Life in Arizona 47:01 Getting Back into Bikes 51:10 Meeting the Hell's Angels 56:39 Becoming a Prospect 59:16 The Warning 01:01:36 Prospecting Differences 01:04:36 Getting Patched In 01:06:11 The Reality of the Patch 01:07:58 Wars and Conflicts 01:09:00 The Laughlin River Run 01:11:20 The Aftermath 01:13:28 The Root of the War 01:15:20 Arrest and Charges 01:18:00 Jay Dobyns Revealed 01:20:39 The Vagos Incident 01:22:40 Fleeing to Mexico 01:24:30 Life in Mexico 01:26:00 Returning and Getting Caught 01:28:45 Going to Prison 01:30:40 Finding God 01:32:36 Last Conversation with Sunny 01:33:40 The Club's Evolution 01:35:50 Federal Prison 01:37:20 Preaching in Prison 01:40:12 Removing the Tattoos 01:41:12 Would You Do It Again? 01:43:00 Riding with Sunny 01:48:24 Getting Out of Prison 01:51:45 Pee-Wee and George Christie 01:53:30 Life After the Club 01:58:20 Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

This week, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive the growing threat of Christian Nationalism, and Matt LeGrande joins us to share his experiences growing up gay as an evangelical Christian.

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Rita Wilson won our hearts in “Sleepless in Seattle” and “That Thing You Do,” as well as producing the sleeper hit “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” But as she explains to Melissa Rivers, singing and songwriting have truly allowed her to find her voice. Rita talks about creating her fifth studio album, “Sound of a Woman,” and the advice she took from Oprah Winfrey that set her on her path in music. She also looks back at her early days in showbiz and reveals that she never intended to become an actress, until a fluke audition as a cheerleader on “The Brady Bunch” launched her career. 00:00 Rita Wilson on Her New Album Sound of a Woman00:59 Touring Europe and Finding an International Audience02:43 How Rita Wilson Started Her Music Career05:15 The Songs Rita Wishes She Had Written07:19 Hollywood High, Cheerleading and Growing Up in LA08:33 Rita Wilson Remembers The Brady Bunch12:02 The Accidental Audition That Started Her Career14:53 Was Any of This Career Actually Planned?15:43 How Rita Wilson Ended Up on Broadway in Chicago19:35 Returning to Broadway and Working With Larry David21:13 Acting, Producing, Singing and Finding Her Own Voice22:54 Performing With Joni Mitchell 50 Years After Graduation25:17 How Rita Wilson Finally Found Her Voice26:35 Life With Tom Hanks and His Favorite Obsessions27:27 What Rita Wilson Nerds Out About29:49 Rita Wilson on Turning 7030:23 Why We Need to Stop Being Afraid of Aging31:50 Stranger With Age and the Freedom That Comes With Getting Older33:37 Melissa and Rita Wrap Up This podcast is a Hurrdat Media production. Hurrdat Media is an Omaha-based digital media company specializing in podcast production, video production, and digital content. To learn more about our services, visit HurrdatMedia.com. For more local stories, original podcasts, and video content, subscribe to the Hurrdat ONE YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dominick Thompson shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood and prison to becoming a passionate advocate for veganism, animal rights, and holistic health. Discover his insights on nature, spirituality, and the transformative power of a plant-based lifestyle.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dominick Thompson's Journey02:01 The Inspiration Behind 'Eat What Elephants Eat'03:58 Experiences in Africa and Nature's Lessons06:00 Growing Up in Chicago and Early Violence07:59 From Violence to Advocacy: Prison and Transformation13:02 Spiritual Reset and Commitment to Veganism20:12 The Innate Connection to Animals and Nature21:53 The Impact of Factory Farming and Food Politics28:06 The Role of Culture and History in Plant-Based Eating31:08 Recipes, Cooking, and Culinary Inspiration36:59 The Power of Knowing Your 'Why' and Personal Growth44:10 Final Thoughts and ResourcesSponsors: BIRCH BEDS OFFER: Birch Organic Mattresses. Listeners now can go to birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress USE LINK: birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress Dominick Thompson Guest Resources:Book: Eat What Elephants Eat: Vegan Recipes for a Strong Body and a Gentle Spirit Website: Dominick Thompson Social Media: @domzthompson Bio: Dominick Thompson is a leading voice in the ethical vegan and No-Meat Athlete movements. An Ironman triathlete and social entrepreneur, Dom reentered the workforce after his imprisonment and began competing in endurance races, including marathons, triathlons, and ultra-races. He eventually became an executive at a leading healthcare company, where he saved enough money to launch Eat What Elephants Eat, an online nutrition and wellness program that gives subscribers a personalized plant-based plan with daily meal recommendations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Dodge grew up in a dysfunctional household, moved around constantly, and eventually found himself caught up in the streets, gangs, and addiction. He turned his life around and became a parole officer specializing in gangs for the Indiana Department of Correction. But after becoming addicted to painkillers, his life unraveled again. Michael committed a crime involving a confidential informant, was arrested, and sentenced to five years in prison — inside the same Indiana prison system he had once worked for. _____________________________________________ Thank you to AG1, HUNGRYROOT & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: AG1: For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/lockedin _____________________________________________ Hungryroot: Explore my Hungryroot Digital Cookbook "THE COMMISSARY UPGRADE" at https://hungryroot.com/LOCKEDIN _____________________________________________ Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:  https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Arrested on Conspiracy Charges 01:02 Growing Up in Atlanta 02:24 A Tough Childhood 04:43 Struggling to Fit In 06:14 Life in Florida and First Initiation 10:54 Return to Atlanta and Gang Life 13:30 Juvenile Trouble and Boys Home 15:41 Mother's Role and Self-Reflection 16:39 Teenage Years and Turning Point 22:18 Rededication and Family 25:35 Education and Career Start 28:49 Joining the Indiana DOC 31:56 Gang Members on Parole 34:20 Building Rapport with Parolees 36:29 Memorable Field Work Story 42:03 Challenges of the Job 44:40 Problems in the System 48:24 Inexperienced Officers 51:29 Judging Parolees by Their Files 53:20 A Case That Haunts Him 56:36 Power and Discretion 01:00:00 Supervising Sex Offenders 01:07:52 Reflections on Accountability 01:10:30 Drug Testing and Dodging 01:12:00 Needing Mental Health Support 01:13:34 Injury and Prescription Addiction 01:17:24 Suboxone and Family Awareness 01:19:18 The Downfall Begins 01:23:43 The Arrest and Run 01:27:00 Caught and Extradition 01:31:31 The Ride to Jail 01:33:41 Fired and Shunned 01:38:10 Facing Judge and Sentence 01:46:40 Jail and Prison Experience 01:48:40 Sentencing to DOC 01:50:30 Transfer to Oklahoma 01:56:35 Life at Lawton Facility 02:00:40 Adjusting to Prison Culture 02:04:50 Violence in Oklahoma Prisons 02:09:02 Learning from Within 02:14:50 Release and Probation 02:18:54 Life After Prison 02:20:19 Finding Love Again 02:23:23 Looking Forward _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

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