4th Street Live Podcast

Episode 16 – Jordan Brandt | Building Crow’s Nest Ranch & Rewriting Recovery In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Brandt , the founder and executive director of Crow’s Nest Ranch (Truckee, CA), a sober living & outpatient recovery community. Jordan shares his journey—from fighting addiction himself, to launching a recovery center rooted in holistic care, to expanding services (includin...

Episode 15 – Chau | Twin Peaks, Culture & Resilience Chau keeps it real in this episode—mixing laughs with raw honesty. From funny stories working at Twin Peaks to deep conversations about family, culture, and overcoming challenges, she shares her journey of resilience and growth. This one’s got it all: humor, heart, and the reminder that even in tough times, community and identity give us str...

Episode 14 – Jacqualine Rhoades | Don’t Worry, Little Ridge Jacqualine Rhoades is the author of Don’t Worry, Little Ridge , a children’s book written in the aftermath of the devastating Dixie Fire that burned through Paradise, California. In this episode, she shares the inspiration behind the book, her personal connection to the fire, and how storytelling can help children and families cope with t...

Episode 13 – Big Mack | Harley, Health & Hustle Big Mack, manager of Reno Harley-Davidson , sits down to share his journey of transformation—both on and off the bike. From his deep ties to motorcycle culture to his inspiring story of weight loss, Big Mack opens up about discipline, determination, and what it takes to keep moving forward. This episode dives into motorcycles, health, and buildin...

Episode 12 – Shy | From Struggle to Self-Made Shy grew up in Carson City and Gardnerville, navigating chaos from an early age. By 13, she was already deep into addiction, arrests, and cycles of survival that nearly took everything from her. In this episode, she opens up about her raw past—addiction, abuse, and hitting rock bottom—and how she fought her way back to build a new life. Today, Shy is a...

Episode 11 – Brian Woody | Loving Awareness Brian Woody is the author of I Am Loving Awareness , a mathematician, entrepreneur, and consultant who brings a unique perspective to life, spirituality, and success. In this episode, Brian opens up about his personal journey, the philosophy behind his book, and how the practice of awareness has shaped his path in business and beyond. This is a conversat...

Episode 10 – Cris Cruz | DYMND FIT CLUB & Reno Roots Cris Cruz, owner of DYMND FIT CLUB in Reno , sits down to share his story of growing up in the Biggest Little City, the challenges that shaped him, and how fitness became his path forward. From his early struggles to building a respected gym and community, Cris reflects on the lessons he’s learned and the drive it takes to turn adversity int...

Episode 9 – Beth Green | Love, Family & Breaking Cycles In this heartfelt episode, Jacob sits down with his wife, Beth Green , for a raw and unfiltered conversation about life, love, and resilience. Beth opens up about her upbringing, becoming a young mother, and the struggles of navigating difficult relationships before finding her way to stability and growth. Together, Jacob and Beth reflect...

Episode 8 – Jesse Barnette | A Northwest Reno Success Story Born and raised in Northwest Reno, Jesse Barnette spent much of his life battling addiction and the cycle of chronic relapse. In this episode, he shares the turning point—the moment the light finally came on—that changed everything. Jesse’s story is raw, inspiring, and proof that recovery is possible no matter how many times you’ve fallen...

Episode 7 – Chris Ludovina | Choppers, Clubs & Culture Chris Ludovina has worn many hats— chopper builder, tattoo artist, husband, father, and founder of two Back From Hell MC charters . In this episode, Chris reflects on his roots in Auburn and Sacramento, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why Reno holds such a special place in his heart. This conversation dives deep into motorcycle...

Episode 6 – Sophia | Breaking the Cycle Sophia grew up in the foster system searching for belonging. After becoming a mother herself, tragedy struck with the loss of her partner—and addiction nearly pulled her children into the very system she fought so hard to protect them from. In this powerful and emotional episode, Sophia shares her story of survival, resilience, and recovery, offering hope to...

Episode 5 – Annabelle | Dating, Work, and Sobriety In this candid conversation, Annabelle opens up about the challenges of dating in sobriety , balancing work, and the ever-present risk of relapse. Her story is honest, relatable, and filled with insight for anyone navigating life in recovery. Whether you’re new to sobriety or years into the journey, this episode offers perspective, hope, and real...

Episode 4 – John | Ranching to Railroad to Recovery From the open range to the railroad tracks, John’s story is one of grit, chaos, and ultimately, hope. He reflects on his wild youth, filled with substance abuse and hard lessons, and how recovery gave him a second chance at life. With raw honesty, John shares his journey to inspire anyone struggling to believe that change is possible. The Railrun...

Episode 3 – Chase | Traditional Iron Clothing & The Road to Recovery Chase, the founder of Traditional Iron Clothing , built more than just a brand—he built a movement. Rooted in motorcycle culture, health, wellness, and sobriety, his company stands as a symbol of strength and resilience. In this episode, Chase opens up about his personal battle with addiction, the turning point where he final...

Episode 2 – Frank | From Bank Robberies to Redemption Frank pulled off multiple bank robberies across the West and paid the price—20 years behind bars. A North Sacramento native, he sits down to share the raw truth about that life, the cost of his choices, and why he now tells anyone who will listen: “Get an education. The life isn’t worth it.” This episode is a cautionary tale about crime, conseq...

Dino | Recovery - In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dino —a Reno local whose life journey spans the military’s toughest ranks, from Army Ranger to Delta Force, with multiple deployments overseas. Today, Dino’s greatest mission is recovery. He opens up about his past, the battles he fought both abroad and within, and the strength and hope he’s found in sobriety. If you’re searching for ins...