The Shadows Podcast

Matthew Brackett was a Catholic Priest for 20 years, serving in countries such as Colombia, Chile, England, Ireland, Italy, and Mexico, and spent three years as a Chaplain in the United States Navy. He’s also a Diversity and Inclusion trainer. His episode, the Chronicles of Matthew Brackett, is now available at www.theshadowspodcast.com . During this episode, Matthew discusses what it was like bei...

Jeff Johnston is an Author, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project, and President of Premier Investments of Iowa, Inc. During this episode, Jeff opens up about being on top of the mountain in life. He had a healthy family and a great job, and then one phone call changed his life. On October 4, 2016, he received a phone call notifying him that his son had passed away from a heroin overdose. Jeff...

Christina Mendez is a 3x Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor. She’s also a hydration and circulation specialist. During this episode, Christina walks us through her heartbreaking story of discovering she was diagnosed with cancer and all the nightmare experiences she encountered with various doctors and hospitals. She didn’t quit fighting through all the obstacles she faced and leaves you feeling inspired....

Alan Payne is the man who built the longest-lasting Blockbuster franchise chain in the country, the author of an Amazon Best-Seller, Built to Fail: The Inside Story of Blockbuster's Inevitable Bust, and was recently featured on the Netflix film, The Last Blockbuster. During this episode, Alan discusses his upbringing in Breckenridge, Texas until graduating from Texas Tech. What did he do to get an...

What does Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Christopher Reeve, Chuck Norris, Tom Hanks, and Jimmy Hoffa all have in common? They’ve had interactions with our guest this week, Jack O’Halloran! Jack is known for his role in the original Superman films as the supervillain, “Non”. He’s also a former professional boxer, actor, and author, and grew up around organized crime. This episode was previously only avai...

This week Brian McComak joins the Shadows Podcast! Brian is the Founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity https://hummingbirdhumanity.com/ . Hummingbird Humanity is a diverse group of thought leaders, speakers, consultants, and experts in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. (14:23) Who is Brian McComak? (16:43) The life of an Army brat. Moving from Arizona to Oklahoma to Arizona to Califo...

This week Roger Pollard joins the Shadows Podcast! Roger is a former Linebacker for North Carolina State. He also has experience as a High School Football Coach. He’s also an author and the founder of www. MotiveinMotivation.com . (9:10) Roger talks about growing up in Coral Gables and his battle with asthma. (11:42) When did he know football would be his focus? (13:55) What was the recruiting pro...

This week Jason Earle joins the Shadows Podcast! Brian is the Founder and CEO of Got Mold and MycoLab USA. You won't believe the unbelievable story he shares with our listeners this week on the Shadows Podcast. (10:34) Growing up in what he recalls as a dysfunctional 1970's/80's house as a latchkey kid in central New Jersey. (18:53) Going through his parent's divorce at 12 years old. (23:15) He is...

Jay Ly is a trainer, speaker, coach, military veteran, Founder and President of Golden Compass, and host of the Live Free Series Podcast. During this episode, Jay talks about some of his struggles growing up. Why did he decide to join the United States Navy in 2008? How did he go from SEALs training to a career in Explosive Ordinance Disposal? What life event led to him separating from the militar...

“The Money Healer” and Founder of NFA-Money, Dr. Amanda Barrientez joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! During this episode, Dr. Barrientez opens up about something most people consider taboo, her financial struggles and successes. She discusses lying on a floor crying after suffering from a relationship and financial hardships and what she did to turn things around. Her success story walks...

Adam Bird joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! Adam is the founder and CEO of Heroes Media Group. During this episode, Adam opens up about the crucial moment in his life when one person took an interest in him and how that changed his trajectory in life. He also talks about his time in the Army National Guard. Adam spends time being very candid about being a single father and some of the lig...

The Shadows Podcast wraps up season 2 of our March Madness-inspired Rebound series with Anne O’Neil! Anne was an academic and athletic All-American at Iowa State; she played in the WNBA, is currently a Senior Cyber Transformation Leader at Palo Alto Networks, and is the host of a new podcast titled, Get Busy Livin’. In this episode, Anne walks us through her upbringing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and h...

We continue the Rebound series with the legendary Head Coach from Louisiana State University, "The Master Motivator," Dale Brown! Over his 25-year career, Coach Brown led LSU to two Final Four appearances (1981 & 1986), was named the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year on four occasions, and coached Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Jackson. Coach Brown takes us through his remarkable journey f...

We continue the Rebound series with the legendary Hall of Fame Head Coach from the University of Oklahoma Women's Basketball program, Sherri Coale! Over her 25-year career, Coach Coale led Oklahoma to three Final Four appearances and coached Team USA in the Junior World Championship and World University Games. During this episode Coach Coale talks about her upbringing in Oklahoma. How did she go f...

Jim Nantz said, "It's the all-time turnaround title!". The University of Virginia basketball program went from the wrong side of history to cutting down the nets a year later. We continue with our March Madness-inspired Rebound series of the Shadows Podcast with Kyle Guy! Kyle was the 2016 Mr. Basketball in Indiana, McDonald's All-American, 2-time First-Team All-ACC, 2-time Third Team-All American...

We kick off our second year of the Rebound series with Jackie Stiles! Jackie is one of the most celebrated basketball players in college basketball history. She became the all-time leading scorer for women’s college basketball while leading Southwest Missouri State to the 2001 Final Four. She was an All-American in college, drafted 4th overall in the 2001 WNBA Draft, and would become the WNBA Rook...

Sean Lake is the co-founder of Bubs Naturals. During this episode of the Shadows Podcast, Sean shares the events and aftermath of September 11, 2012, when his best friend Glen Doherty, a Navy SEAL was killed in Benghazi. Sean talks about how he continues to celebrate Glen’s legacy with the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation and how he dedicated his product, Bubs Naturals, to his fallen friend. Sean...

Bodhi and his special co-host, Nina Choy-Rohmiller had the privilege to interview Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz, United States Coast Guard (Retired), on this week’s episode of the Shadows Podcast. She was a member of only the third class of cadets at the Coast Guard Academy to admit women. She was the first woman to command an icebreaker on the Great Lakes and to lead a U.S. Armed Forces Service Acade...

Nathan Coy is a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and the current Commandant at the Joint Base Charleston Airman Leadership School. During this episode, Nathan discusses his military career to include his time as a Military Training Instructor. He talks about his “mental kill switch” to separate personal and professional life. Then Nathan walks us through the emotional...

Brandi Benson is a military veteran, cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and author of, The Enemy Inside Me: A Young Soldier’s Unexpected Battle With Cancer. In this episode of the Shadows Podcast, Brandi discusses her upbringing, why she chose to join the Army, early struggles in the military, and her deployment to Iraq in 2009. Then she walks us through her battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma. Listen to Bran...

This week we welcome Cristian Plascencia, the co-founder of The Durable Athlete, to the Shadows Podcast! Cristian discusses how an early injury playing basketball landed him in a physical therapy clinic. This event eventually led to an internship before graduating high school. He continued to intern throughout college and was introduced to a holistic approach to health and fitness. He was taught t...

Scott DeLuzio is an Army infantry veteran who served with his younger brother, Steven, in Afghanistan in 2010. That same year, Steven was killed in action just miles away. Scott talks about growing up in a patriotic household and reflects on how the events from Operation Desert Strom and 9/11 inspired him and his brother to serve their country. Scott remembers his brother’s legacy and what led him...

Oleg Lougheed and Scott Mason are the co-creators and hosts of the weekly Facebook Live and LinkedIn Live, Just a Squirrel Looking For a Nut, every Thursday evening. This week they return together on the Shadows Podcast! During this episode, they discuss how they connected initially, how they came up with the concept for their show, the importance of the audience interaction, and how they determin...

The creator of Comedy Central, former President of Court TV, and author of Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor, Art Bell joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! While working at HBO, Art Bell had an idea for a 24/7 all-comedy channel. He pitched the idea to the head of programming and was told, “It’s the worst idea I’ve ever heard.” He didn’t let the rejecti...

We've been downloaded in over 50 countries and have recorded over 3,291 minutes of Shadows Podcast content as we recap this incredible year with our 2021 Year in Review episode! During this episode, we go behind the scenes. What were some of the original plans for 2021? Why did the show transition to one host? How did the Ignite Podcast get started? What was the thought process behind the creation...