Again For The First Time Podcast

The Horton Family was devastated just a few years ago by the death of their son Zachary from an accidental overdose. Since that time, The Zachary Horton Foundation has worked to end the stigma of addiction.

I am still speechless by the story told to me by David Crow about the mistreatment of the Navajo school children  he grew up with in the 1950s around Fort Defiance, on the Native American reservation.

Recorded before the First game of the Florida Gator Football season, Darren Redmond speaks with John Tull a marketing genius with the Florida Gators. The Gators are coming off a huge victory over Tennessee at the Swamp this past Saturday

This wasn't a scary story told around a fire. This wasn't the worst case of a what-if scenario. This was our family, friends, and neighbors. The whole world stopped on September 11th, 2001. When we woke up the following day, it was to a completely different world. Our host Darren Redmond was in the city at the time, and gives his account of that day's events. This episode is dedicated...

These days, many of us can sit there and think; "When was the last time I read a book"? Our next guest is the writer of a New York Times Best Seller titled 'Showtime'. The book follows the dynasty that was the Los Angeles Lakers. Having a best seller is quite the distinguished honor as it is, but as you will find out throughout the episode, this was a book that was turned into a...

Kevin Kaminski is a former NHL enforcer who played 139 career games with the Minnesota North Stars, Quebec Nordiques, and Washington Capitals. Kevin was known for his hands, but not for scoring. Racking up a total of 528 penalty minutes in those 139 games, it's safe to say Kevin knows a thing or two about hockey. After retiring, he turned to giving back to the game in the art of coaching.

Brian Rivera is the color commentator for the Fresno Monsters of the USPHL, co-founder of Fresno Sports Talk, and spokesperson for the Fresno Hockey Hall of Fame. On this episode we talk about the Fresno Monsters, Fresno Grizzlies, the early exit of the USA in the Women's World Cup, and so much more.

Sara Tasneem, Advocate/Activist/Survivor fighting to #endchildmarriage is my guest this week on episode #45 of the Again for the First Time podcast.

Dave Emmons is one of the most sought after UFO experts around. He is the author of three books and he is also a Vietnam veteran. We dive into many topics on this episode of Again for the First Time. #UFO #VEGAS

Simon Ateba, is the chief White House correspondent for Today News Africa and my special guest this week on episode 44 of the Again for the First Time podcast. On this episode, we dive deeply into the current state of affairs in many of the countries of Africa and the response by the United States of America.

Anis Jerbi may be one of the most talented artists in the world. His works will shock you and make you smile. A person I am so glad I was able to speak with, on this episode of Again for the First Time.

A proud member of the ECHL Hall of Fame, Luke Curtin gives his take on the NHL playoffs and so much more on this episode of the Again for the First Time podcast

Iris Levesque has done more for non profit youth sports in Central California then you can ever imagine. Often fighting an uphill battle against bureaucracy. Jerry Tarkanian, Kevin Kaminski and Jay Johnson are all highlighted during this conversation for what they have done to help local kids.

In life there's two separate avenues; the good times, and the bad. For my next guest, Genevieve Meyer, has experienced both. From being sold to a grown adult male at the age of 11, then forced to marry a 43 year old when she was only 15, to becoming a beacon of hope for many, her story is definitely one worth listening to.

One Day as a Lion, Ida Red,The Town, Gone Baby Gone, Rap Super Group La Coka Nostra and Recovery Advocate George Carroll aka Slaine on this episode of Again for the First Time.

A 30 year career providing empathy, grace and medical care, Darren Casey M.D. is my special guest on Again for the First Time.

Ending homelessness by empowering not enabling. Keving Dahlgren is a disruptor of the Homeless Industrial Complex. We talk, on the latest episode of the Again For the First Time podcast. On episode 37 of the Again for the First Time podcast.

Dr. Liam Curran has spent many years writing about and studying how undiagnosed F.A.S.D. has had devestating effects on families and society as a whole. This week on the Again For the First Time Podcast.

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis early in his life, Austin Reed always wanted to work in television news.  With the help of his parents,  he built a studio in his basement when he was just eight years old.  Now decades later, married with children, Austin Reed reports the news to the people of Central California every night at 8 o’clock on MyTv 53. We talk about his inc...

Two professors from Fresno State, with decades of award winning experience, Faith Sidlow and Kim Stephens are my guests on episode 34 of the Again for the First Time podcast

 Erica Sandberg is the nation's top consumer finance expert and freelance journalist. Her work is published in many outlets, including U.S News & World Report, Experian, and Card Rates. Erica Sandberg wrote the ground breaking book, Expecting Money: The Essential Financial Plan for New and Growing Families and has very strong opinions about the current state of affairs in the city that sh...

Daylon Mannon , once called "The California Kid" by the Hoceky Focus, scored one of the most legendary goals in the history of Selland Arena. On Feburary 2nd - 4th, the Fresno Monsters of the USPHL who are coached by Daylon Mannon, return to the legendary Selland Arena in Fresno California. We talk about this and so much more on the latest episode of the Again for the First Time podcast.

From a junkie addicted to methamphetamines to a federal judge, Mary Beth O’Connor’s memoir shares her inspiring journey from rock bottom to resilience as she forged a personal path to recovery from trauma and addiction. We talk about this and so much  more on the latest episode of the Again for the First Time Podcast #Junkie #Judge #Secular #Addiction #HarmReduction

Brian Rivera is the color commentator for the Fresno Monsters of the USPHL and the cofounder of Fresno Sports Talk. Brian has a long history of coaching youth sports and played hockey at the Junior level. Brian Rivera provides his thoughts on talking with youth sports participants after they may have seen a traumatic event on the field of play. We also discuss the NCAA football championship, Justi...

I speak to the creative team of John Swab and Jeremy M Rosen who brought the movie Candy Land to life. Here is just a few of the many wonderful reviews Candy Land from #RoxwellFilms is earnng.  “ Candy Land  is a surprisingly beautiful film to look at (the cinematography is gorgeous) and its portrayal of sex workers as real people, really makes it rise above other exploitation-style film...