The Front Porch Chronicles

Two podcasts. One real conversation. Clinton Foshee and Michael Morgan discuss childhood trauma, chasing approval, father wounds, healing, plant medicine, and what it truly takes to break generational cycles. This isn't an interview—it's two men sharing the conversations most people never have. #TheFrontPorchChronicles #ResilientWarriorNation #Podcast #MensMentalHealth #Healing #TraumaRecovery #Fa...

Most people know Pono Pau as The Hawaiian Assassin from Power Slap. What they don't know is the man behind the nickname. In this episode, Pono opens up about growing up in Hawaii, discovering he was adopted, losing years with his daughter, rebuilding his life, and learning what it truly means to become the father, husband, and man he always wanted to be. This is a conversation about identity, heal...

Fernando Marrero has lived a life most people wouldn't survive. Raised without his father, spending time in foster homes and institutions, Fernando spent years searching for love, validation, and acceptance. Along the way he became a military veteran, MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, professional wrestler, Hollywood stuntman, and actor. But this conversation isn't about accomplishments...

Travis "The Mantis" Thomas: Jiu-Jitsu, Identity & Finding Your Tribe Subversiv Light Heavyweight Champion and PGF competitor Travis "The Mantis" Thomas joins me for a conversation that goes far beyond the mats. We talk about growing up between California and Alabama, chasing acceptance, overcoming injuries, learning from loss, finding your tribe, and becoming comfortable in your own skin. This...

What happens when you survive addiction, multiple overdoses, a coma, and the loss of a leg? In this powerful episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Kevin Parker, founder of True Warrior Recovery, author of Winning Against All Odds, and a man whose life is a testament to resilience, faith, and transformation. Kevin shares his journey through childhood trauma, addiction, ne...

Former Marine. Wrestler. Combat athlete. Coach. In this powerful episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Jared Fekete joins Clinton Foshee for a raw conversation about masculinity, trauma, father wounds, healing, competition, spirituality, plant medicine, emotional growth, and purpose. This episode dives into the hidden struggles men carry behind performance, toughness, and validation — and what happen...

Meghan Afonkin joins Front Porch Chronicles for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet. We talk about trauma, motherhood, identity, emotional healing, performance pressure, plant medicine, ibogaine, relationships, and the hidden weight of trying to look “okay” while struggling internally. This episode goes beyond surface-level motivation. It’s about learning how to stop wearing masks,...

In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, I sit down with Ian McCall — a pioneer of the UFC flyweight division whose life went far beyond the cage. Behind the success was a battle most people never saw… Brain trauma. Addiction. Depression. And moments where everything nearly ended. We talk about: What fighting cost him mentally and physically The reality of traumatic brain injury (TBI) Addiction,...

In this Collab Edition episode of The Front Porch Chronicles with Clinton Foshee, Clinton sits down with Joe and Allie from the Slap Son Podcast for a real, unfiltered conversation about trauma, healing, and reclaiming your life. Allie shares her experience battling severe narcolepsy—falling asleep constantly, relying on medication, and struggling to function day to day… until something changed. A...

Life doesn’t always go how you planned. In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Carissa Mahoney — a life coach, mother of three, and someone who’s had to rebuild her life more than once. After being hit by a car and losing her sense of safety… living through Hurricane Katrina with her kids… and going through a divorce after more than 26 years of marriage… Carissa s...

Former law enforcement officer, SWAT operator, and tactical officer Matthew Lyle joins Front Porch Chronicles for a raw conversation on the hidden cost of service. After a life-changing officer-involved shooting and retirement from law enforcement, Matthew was forced to confront trauma, identity loss, mental health struggles, and the painful reality of rebuilding himself after the badge came off....

What if the version of you you’re living right now… isn’t really you? In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, I sit down with Abigail Gazda — motivational speaker, author, and founder of Hearts Unleashed — to talk about identity, healing, and what it really takes to become who you were before life, expectations, and past experiences shaped you. We go deeper than surface-level motivation and get...

What does it really take to go from a shy kid… to a black belt and undefeated fighter? In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Elijah Tagalog — a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and rising MMA fighter — to talk about confidence, discipline, and the journey behind the fight. This conversation goes deeper than combat sports. We dive into: How Jiu-Jitsu builds real confidence Th...

What does it really mean to be a modern day protector? In this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Gareth Hoernel to break down the truth about strength, discipline, and purpose in today’s world. This conversation goes beyond physical ability and dives into the mindset required to lead, protect, and show up at a higher level in every area of life. From martial arts...

In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with filmmaker, creator, and entrepreneur DeQwan Young for a real conversation about perseverance, storytelling, and chasing a dream bigger than fear. DeQwan is the founder of Q3 Media, a filmmaker whose work has generated over 100 million views online, and the creator behind the documentary The Beast: The Final Fight, telling the...

In this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with NCAA All-American wrestler, Big 12 Champion, and West Virginia team captain Killian Cardinale for a raw conversation about discipline, resilience, and the moments that shape who we become. Killian shares the journey behind the accolades — from growing up with endless energy, to discovering purpose through wrestling, to th...

What does success really mean when the spotlight fades? In this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Echo Slim opens up about his journey from a hyper-creative kid raised on vinyl and cassettes to becoming a Grammy-winning producer who refuses to let accolades define him. This isn’t about trophies. This is about growth. Echo shares: • What changed — and what didn’t — after winning a Grammy • Why...

Navy veteran and combat athlete Faith Marie shares her journey through childhood trauma, military service, fear-based survival, and spiritual healing. In this episode, she opens up about: • Growing up in fight-or-flight • Escaping through the Navy • Finding purpose in combat sports • Ayahuasca and confronting fear • Learning to lead without ego • Stepping into her next chapter This is a raw conver...

Bare knuckle fighter Matthew Morton joins Front Porch Chronicles for a raw conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, recovery, and finding healing through ayahuasca. This episode explores the mental battles fighters rarely talk about, the weight of unprocessed pain, and what happens when you finally face it. Matthew shares his journey from survival mode to purpose — and how plant medicine he...

🏆 Bryant McKinnie is a Super Bowl Champion with the Baltimore Ravens, a National Champion with the Miami Hurricanes, and today, a respected entrepreneur and mental health advocate. After a dominant college career and a 12-season NFL journey that culminated in a Super Bowl title, Bryant’s story didn’t end when football did — it evolved. Today, Bryant is focused on impact beyond the field: • Entrep...

Major Wright joins The Front Porch Chronicles for a raw, honest conversation about what happens after you reach the mountaintop. A national champion and former NFL player, Major opens up about life after football, the identity crisis many athletes face when the game ends, and the deeper work of healing, faith, and becoming a good man beyond the helmet. This episode isn’t about highlights — it’s ab...

I was getting straight A’s. My mom was working two jobs. I didn’t have a male role model. I wasn’t trying to be a criminal — I was trying to belong, to be seen, to survive. Watching older guys hustle, I asked one question that led to one decision… and $40 changed my direction fast. This episode isn’t about glorifying mistakes. It’s about how environment, absence, and influence shape young men — of...

In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Coach JB (Jason Brown) for a real conversation about life, football, integrity, and accountability in today’s world. Coach JB opens up about growing up in Compton, witnessing the changes in his community, and how football became a way to channel aggression, discipline, and purpose. This conversation goe...

🎧 FRONT PORCH CHRONICLES x SHAKIB SAYYED | Fighting for Faith, Family & the Future of MMA in India 🇮🇳🥊 In this raw and powerful conversation, Indian MMA fighter Shakib Sayyed sits down with Clinton Foshee to talk about chasing his dream in a country where MMA is still fighting for recognition. Shakib opens up about: 🔥 Growing up in India and finding purpose through fighting 🕌 Balancing fai...

Tonight, I’m not interviewing anyone. Tonight… I’m burying someone.” In this solo episode of Front Porch Chronicles, I walk through the hardest chapter of my life — the moment I realized the version of me built from trauma was the same version destroying everything I loved. I talk about: childhood trauma emotional neglect learning to be “strong” way too young how silence and shame shaped my identi...