The Edlow Podcast

Mary Beth O'Connor is a retired Federal Judge and attorney. She has written several opinion pieces and essays for the Wall Street Journal and L.A. Times. She is a speaker, advocate and author. She is also....a recovered meth addict.   Judge O'Connor's life started with childhood abuse and traumas. Beginning with alcohol at the age of 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. By the age of...

FYI - Mr. Dysktra had just suffered a stroke and was released from the hospital 2 days before this interview. His speech is somewhat slurred due to the effects of the stroke. Please note that it is not a sound issue.    Lenny Dykstra is a retired professional baseball center fielder who played Major League Baseball for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. He was a three time all star and w...

Kenny Ballentine is a documentary filmmaker, interviewer and podcaster. His latest film, "Healing Us," explores the deficiencies of US Healthcare system and alternatives that are available throughout the world.   In addition to filmmaking, Kenny has a fascinating story of his own. Born to a Mormon family of democrats in the 80s, he felt a little out of place in most circles. As he progressed, sign...

Kenny Ballentine is a documentary filmmaker, interviewer and podcaster. His latest film, "Healing Us," explores the deficiencies of US Healthcare system and alternatives that are available throughout the world.   In addition to filmmaking, Kenny has a fascinating story of his own. Born to a Mormon family of democrats in the 80s, he felt a little out of place in most circles. As he progressed, sign...

Every 25 episodes I highlight one of my children. This time around Lincoln and I discuss our Top 7 favorite video games (with honorable mentions).   As you can imagine, the video game favorites of this 10 year old boy is much different than his 42 year old father. Take a listen and if you are so inclined, drop your top 7 list in the comments!   You can also find the Edlow Podcast on Apple Podcast,...

Lisa Marie Varon is a retired professional wrestler, fitness competitor and bodybuilder. She is best known for her tenure as "Victoria" in the WWE and "Tara" in Impact Wrestling. She captured both companies' women's championships on several occasions.   Lisa Marie was born in San Bernadino to a Puerto Rican father (a vietnam vet) and a Korean-born Turkish mother. She grew up with three older broth...

Josh Edlow takes time to answer listener questions. He talks the Sacramento Kings, Wrestlemania, his favorite meals, his strengths, his weaknesses and is "everything okay?"   If you'd like to ask Josh a question to be answered on the podcast, feel free to reach out on the following social media platforms.   Facebook: Edlow Podcast   Instagram: @Edlow_Podcast   Tik Tok: @j_edlow   You can also find...

AJ Kirsch is an actor, host, MC, wedding officiant and retired professional wrestler. He is the voice of Hoodslam, a WWE Tough Enough contestant, the one and only Rock the Promo champion and a world traveled host for several shows. He has been a host at the Superbowl, CES, Comic Conventions and so much more.   AJ Started out dreaming that he would one day be a professional wrestler for the WWE. Af...

Brian Faulconer is a husband, a father of 4 children and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   Many who know Brian would look at him and think that he had a "standard" LDS upbringing. Brian and his sister were born while their parents were in their 30s. His father, a frenchman who served in the French Legion, was a convert to the church. His mother had "pioneer her...

"The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff is a retired Professional Wrestler, a born again Christian, creator of Koloff for Christ Ministries and Co-Founder of the "Man Up" conference which focuses on Men's ministry.   Nikita was born in the projects of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the youngest of four children. Around fifth grade, his mother moved him to the suburbs where he became enamored with bo...

Ryan Dostart is an award winning trial attorney. He is also one of my partners at Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood & Campora.   Ryan is an El Dorado County native who would probably describe himself as the rebellious type. From an early age he was causing trouble and found himself on the wrong side of the law in several instances. Early alcohol use coupled with some personal issues resulted in him s...

Ari Lehman is an American composer, performing artist and actor. He is best known for playing the original Jason Voorhees in the classic Horror Film Friday the 13th. He currently is the lead singer of the horror punk rock band "First Jason."     A native New Yorker, Ari Lehman grew up in Westport, Connecticut, where he trained in Classical Music and Jazz Piano. Lehman was presented with an All-Sta...

Emma Kersey is a returned Sister Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is currently attending college at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg.   Sister Kersey was born and raised as the youngest child of an active LDS family. She knew from a very young age that she wanted to serve a mission. At some points before serving she questioned whether this was really what God wanted her to d...

"Big MF" Matt Freeman is a Professional Wrestler, MMA fighter and boxer from the Central Valley in California. He is also the co host of Inside BJJ and the 209 Kliqcast.   Matt grew up in the Stockton, California in a very religious Pentecostal home. However, he describes his story as a typical Stockton upbringing, broken home, welfare and rough streets. This led to him getting into a lot of troub...

Matt George is a Sports television reporter/producer for ABC 10 in Sacramento. He is also the host of the Locked on Kings Podcast. His podcast brings daily episodes discussing the ins and outs of the Sacramento Kings.   Born and Raised in Sacramento, Matt has loved the Sacramento Kings his whole life. At a very young age he loved the game, although he did not have the athletic prowess to pursue it...

Podcast Host Josh Edlow answers listener comments and questions about the Sacramento Kings, his wrestling finisher, the Royal Rumble, a Mormon Bishop that resigned from the pulpit, his gripe with "Mormon apologists" and "Ex-Mormons" and finishes up with giving a single parent some fatherly advice for her 16 year old son who is going to start dating!   If you'd like to ask Josh a question to be ans...

Josh Edlow discusses the Vince McMahon allegations as both an attorney and as someone involved in the wrestling business. He discusses the power dynamics of Vince McMahon, victim blaming and the legalities of the Complaint filed.    If you'd like to ask Josh a question to be answered on the podcast, feel free to reach out on the following social media platforms.   Facebook: Edlow Podcast   Instagr...

Devon Hughes is an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall Of Famer known as D-Von Dudley. He, along with his partner Bubba Ray, comprised of the "Dudley Boyz."   Most famous for their unorthodox ring attire, hardcore style and usage of tables, they are widely considered to be the greatest tag team in professional wrestling history.   But that is only part of the story. In this part 2 of the s...

Devon Hughes is an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall Of Famer known as D-Von Dudley. He, along with his partner Bubba Ray, comprised of the "Dudley Boyz."   Most famous for their unorthodox ring attire, hardcore style and usage of tables, they are widely considered to be the greatest tag team in professional wrestling history.   But that is only part of the story. In this two part podcas...

Kate Anthony is a certified life and relationship coach and is certified as a domestic violence victim's advocate by the state of California. She is also a Co-Parenting Specialist and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach.   She is the author of "the D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage," host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended Podcast "The Divorce Survival G...

Stephen Harley Martin is the talk show host of a popular weekly internet podcast, “The Truth About Life. He is also the editor and publisher of the Oaklae Press. He is passionate about writing and has published over three dozen books ona variety of business, fiction and non-fiction topics. Several of which have reached best selling status.   As Mr. Martin has interviewed dozens of near death survi...

CJ Boersma is a Mexican American professional wrestler born and raised in Stockton, California. He is known to wrestling fans as "The Suplexin' Rednexican" CJ Dirt. CJ grew up with a large amount of extended family around him, which influenced him greatly. Early in life, CJ became a fan of professional wrestling. He and his friends would all talk about it together until one day, most of his friend...

David R. Wilcox is the former Director of Security for the Christian Broadcasting Network. He was the key bodyguard for Christian Televangelist and eventual Presidential Candidate Pat Robertson. Mr. Wilcox spent several years with controversial figure during the formative years of what is now coined as the "Christian Coalition." Now retired, Mr. Wilcox has written two books detailing his time with...

Deanne Salinger, known professionally as "Air Force Amy" is an American Legal Prostitute, model and reality TV star. MSNBC has called her "a living legend in the world of sex." Amy grew up in rural Ohio. She was abused her entire childhood, leading her to run away at the age of 13. In order to cope, she would prostitute for rides at truck stops around the country. At the age of 18, she joined the...

Ken Shamrock is an inaugural UFC Hall of Famer and former WWE champion. He is widely considered a forefather of Mixed Martial Arts and a pinnacle of the famous "attitude era" of the WWE. To say Ken had a tough childhood is an understatement. His father abandoned their family when he was 5. His mother married an army aviator who moved them to Napa California. There Ken and his brothers were outside...