Shadow Clock

1998. New Orleans. A moment surrounding the alleged sale of a $10 bag of marijuana. Ramson Miller served 23½ years in prison for it. And yet—he’s still laughing, still smiling, and still believes in humanity. From tap dancing on Bourbon Street at just five years old to decades behind bars… this is his story. Part 1 of a 2-part episode. Meet Ramson Miller here. 🙌 Like the stories you are hearing?...

After decades in prison for the alleged sale of a $10 bag of marijuana, Mr. Ramson Miller still has faith in humanity. In this closing episode, we reflect on key moments from his 23.5 years of incarceration while taking a deeper look at the realities of mass incarceration—and what we risk losing as a society if we move forward without understanding, compassion, and change. Part 2 of a 2-part episo...

When Michelle Fiordaliso and her 5-year-old son, Joe, “migrated” from New York to Los Angeles, she knew she had to push past her fear and face the unknown. In retrospect, it was a momentary encounter with bees that told Michelle everything she needed to know about what the future would hold. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpo...

Show Announcement! What would you do if a $10 bag of weed changed your life forever? That’s the story at the heart of our upcoming two-part season finale, featuring Ramson Miller and his 25-year prison sentence. Before that, we’ve got one last “Zoomed-In Moment” next month. Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe to our email list at www.shadow-clock.com, follow us on social, and if the show’s moved y...

The moment Julie and Jimmy Johnson woke up to a massive, unfamiliar pit bull in their bed was nothing short of heart-stopping. And what happened next would take Facebook by storm... Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast TikTok: @shadowclockpodcast YouTube: @shadowclock Katie Mahalic's Link...

It’s 1968, and a Computer Date Match service is about to create a match made in heaven. Carolyn and Kant Muchhala share their meet-cute story—more than 50 years later. It's another Zoomed-In Moment! Here’s to timeless love! ❤️ *Slide back in time with a few amazing photos of Carolyn and Kant! Check them out on our website under their episode link! Check out our socials and subscribe to our em...

Katie here! Our episode schedule drops every 4th Tuesday of the month, and we’ll be kicking off the second half of Shadow Clock 's season in February. That said… we’re bringing February’s episode to you a little early— in just two weeks —to line up with Valentine’s Day! Get ready for a heartwarming meet-cute story set in 1968 called Computer Date Match! I promise you won’t want to miss it! St...

In this special compilation episode, Katie revisits highlights from Season One, offering a glimpse into the many ways moments of gratitude appear through unique perspectives and stories. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast TikTok: @shadowclockpodcast YouTube: @shadowclock Katie Mahalic's...

It was the moment the ghostly sound of mysterious footsteps left even skeptics wondering… could the house truly be haunted by a ghost child? In this condensed version of Episode #006, today’s Episode #013,  explores eerie, unexplained events in a home built over San Francisco’s long-forgotten Odd Fellows Cemetery.  Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! I...

When Kristen lost her father, what she wanted most was a moment from beyond... "Shadow Clock's" guest Kristen fondly reminisces about her father, sharing three poignant moments that vividly highlight his enduring presence in her life, despite the many years since his passing. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpod...

At just 20 years old, Notre Dame and NFL alum Drew Mahalic woke up to find himself on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. Listen as he relives the journey leading up to his iconic 1973 cover moment. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast TikTok: @shadowclockpodcast YouTube: @shadowclock Ka...

Former NFL player and accomplished athlete Drew Mahalic takes us back to the 1960s, recounting the day he sneaked onto a golf course to meet his childhood heroes, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle. His goal was to walk away with two newly signed baseball cards. This adventure would become the backdrop of a childhood lesson that would stick with him for years to come. Check out our socials and subscribe...

Trying to escape fundamentalist religion from a young age, a German-Turkish woman named Amira fights her way not just to freedom but also to motherhood. It's the moment when Amira finds herself in a women's shelter in San Francisco, California, with her 9-month-old baby that her life changes forever. Music and Transcripts Coming Soon!  Unhoused or worried about loosing housing? We have l...

In 2021, amidst the pandemic, third-grade teacher Ms. Fitz promised her class a hot chocolate party if she could sink a basketball from across the playground. The ensuing video that captured the moment, along with her student's jubilant response, went viral.  This interview/narrative explores the tiny details leading up to the shot, alongside some of the other “magical” moments in Ms. Fitz’s...

A little announcement!  We are trying out something new...  Recently, we were asked not to share our next episode publicly as of yet, as it's being considered for a few things outside of our show. This request to hold on our next episode titled "Emma," inspired an idea.  Editing our audio-documentary style episodes takes A LOT of time... and lately, we have been wondering,  how can...

It's  Zoomed-In Moment #1 - a shorter episode that takes you into the smaller moments that create life's twists and turns.  As February is Cupid's month, find out how Cory stole Dana's heart with a chicken card and how for Adrianna and Allison it was "love at first knees." We hope you enjoy these shorter moments of  Shadow Clock!​ Check out our socials and subscribe t...

The moment Ericka Garner learned of the 150-year-old mummified child unearthed in her San Francisco backyard, her life took an uncanny turn. It would take a team of experts to figure out who this young person was and why they were there in the first place. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast...

Diego Calderón-Franco recounts the moment he and an ex-FARC guerrilla member, who had kidnapped him over a decade ago, see each other for the first time years later.  Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast TikTok: @shadowclockpodcast YouTube: @shadowclock Katie Mahalic's LinkedIn Thanks for...

Contractor John Sangiacomo recounts the moment he laid eyes on the mummified remains of a child after his construction crew unearthed her coffin in the backyard of a San Francisco home. To hear the entire story, listen to Shadow Clock, Episode 6.  Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast TikTok: @...

Katie Mahalic learns that Colombian biologist Diego Calderón-Franco is building a bridge of peace with ex-FARC soldiers, the very same guerrillas who kidnapped him years ago. How is he doing this? Through birdwatching...  Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast TikTok: @shadowclockpodcast YouTube...

After Diego's kidnapping in 2004 he never thought he would be working side by side with the same group who held him captive for 3 months. However, time heals and perspective is everything. With Diego's newly found friendships, he knows just how important it is to continue to "bird for peace." It was the moment he looked into the eyes of one of his former kidnappers that proved...

Diego Calderón Franco, a birdwatcher and biologist, was a college student in Colombia back in 2004. But it was the moment he was taken by the FARC, a Colombian guerrilla group, and held for ransom, that would change his life forever. As Diego talks about his captivity with the guerrilla, he provides a lesson in how connecting to nature can be both life-saving, healing, and a bridge to peace. ​ Che...

Diego Calderón-Franco recounts the moment he realizes he is being kidnapped by the Colombian guerrilla group FARC. Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.shadow-clock.com! Instagram: @shadowclockpodcast Facebook: @ShadowClockPodcast TikTok: @shadowclockpodcast YouTube: @shadowclock Katie Mahalic's LinkedIn Thanks for listening to Shadow Clock!

In February 2021,  Eric Sauser, husband of Crystal and father of three, passed away. The cause of death was leukemia, but according to his obituary, which was written by his "smoking hot wife," he died of being "dead sexy." The moment Crystal sat down to write Eric's obituary she knew she needed to share with the rest of the world Eric's love for his family, friends,...

As Tedd Wallace was sucked out to sea, he knew he was going to die, until two complete strangers, Bale Shabaka Kaza-Amlak and Sven Hill Matsen, did everything in their power to pull him from the unforgiving sea.  Each of these men were strangers to each other, but all of them shared, in the words of Bale,  “a one-moment connection.” Check out our socials and subscribe to our email list at:   www.s...