The Shadows Podcast

The Chronicles of Nerissa Figueroa is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Nerissa is a proud mother of 3, has over 20+ years in the fitness industry, and is Miss Fitness Arizona 2009 and 2010. Some of the topics she discussed in this episode: - Her involvement with the military - How she went from an audience member to competing one year later in her first competition - Becoming a...

The Chronicles of retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #5, Bob Gaylor is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode of the Shadows Podcast, Chief Gaylor displays incredible recall of his 90 plus years of knowledge and experiences. He goes into great detail recapping his illustrious military career. Some of the topics he discussed in this episode: - Why he initial...

The Chronicles of Scott Mason is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode of the Shadows Podcast, the very charismatic, Scott Mason is a proud New Yorker, a business owner, entrepreneur, accomplished executive, and attorney with 25+ years of public, nonprofit, and private sector leadership. Scott opens up about his upbringings that include being adopted by a military fam...

Our final installment of our Rebound Series, The Chronicles of Shammond Williams is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Shammond Williams had a historic career playing men’s basketball for legendary head coach, Dean Smith at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. During this episode, Shammond talks about going from not being recruited and potentially going to the University...

The Tragedy and Triumph of Dr. Lonise Bias is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Len Bias was an All-American forward from the University of Maryland. He signed a multi-year shoe deal with Reebok and was the #2 overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft, being selected by the reigning NBA Champion, Boston Celtics. He was going to be groomed as the replacement for Larry Bird. Two days late...

The Chronicles of Jeff Fryer is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ March 4, 1990, the Loyola Marymount men’s basketball team was competing in the WCC Conference Tournament and preparing for their third straight NCAA Tournament appearance. Hank Gathers connected on a thunderous alley-oop. Thirteen seconds later, he collapsed and was later pronounced dead at the age of 23. Jeff Frye...

The Valvano Legacy with Jamie Valvano is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ In the first half of this episode, Jamie celebrates the life of her charismatic father, the legendary Jim Valvano. She shares so many comical and emotional stories. What was it like growing up in the Valvano household? How was her father when the cameras were off? How was the adjustment from New York to AC...

Episode 19 of the Shadows Podcast features the Chronicles of Kimberly Meckwood is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Kimberly is the owner and creator of the Click & Carry, was recently on the television show Shark Tank, and a breast cancer survivor. During this episode, Kimberly talks about growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She talks about what she learned about herself f...

On this episode, the Chronicles of Oleg Lougheed you will hear the struggles of a 12-year old boy living in Russia. He was surrounded by alcohol, living in poverty, and hoping to find a better way. He makes a life changing transition into an orphanage, but it wasn’t what he hoped. What was it that got him out of that situation and allowed him to start a new journey and a new life in the United Sta...

On this episode of the Shadows Podcast you will hear the tale of two remarkable active duty Professional Military Education Instructors in the United States Air Force, Connor and Lucrecia Bocanegra as they talk about their journey to discover who they are, their purpose, and creating a space for others to live their authentic lives. Lucrecia opens up about her upbringings, coming out to her mother...

Episode 16 of the Shadows Podcast, the Etchberger Legacy with Cory Etchberger is now available on over 10 podcast platforms at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Cory is shares memories from his childhood with his father, Medal of Honor recipient, Chief Master Sergeant Richard Etchberger. He discusses the unique circumstances surrounding his father’s classified mission to Laos. He talks about the...

Episode 15 of the Shadows Podcast, the Chronicles of Natalie Higby is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Our guest this week is Natalie Higby! Natalie is a Personal Trainer, Breathwork Master, Co-founder of the Durable Athlete, and her involvement with the Jr. NBA. Natalie talks about her upbringings in Texas. How her neighborhood and family helped shape her into who she is today....

Episode 14 of the Shadows Podcast is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ . Our guest this week is John Gronski! John is a retired Army Major General with 40+ years of experience serving both active duty and the National Guard. On this episode loaded with leadership nuggets, John opens up about his upbringings in Pennsylvania. He discusses losing his mother three-days after he was b...

The Shadows Podcast, Episode 13 The Chronicles of Oleksandr Kalinin is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Oleksandr talks about growing up in Ukraine. He discusses the impact the 2008 recession had on his family, the process behind the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, aka “the green card lottery”, moving from Ukraine to the United States, adjusting to the move as a freshman in hi...

The Shadows Podcast, Episode 12 Tragedy and Triumph of Kristen Christy is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ Kristen is a friend of the show, inspirational speaker, suicide prevention warrior, and the 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year. In this episode, She talks about her upbringing and how her life changed at the age of 15 when she suffered a stroke. As a result, Kristen went fro...

The Shadows Podcast, Episode 11 with Tim Lane is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ In this episode, former Kickboxing Heavyweight Champion, creator of Stickboxing, and founder of Tim Lane Fitness, Tim Lane opens up about the struggles during his childhood to include: being bullied, dealing with the separation of his parents, being an Army brat and how he got involved in Judo. He...

Episode 10 of the Shadows Podcast is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ with Jason Holzer! Jason is a coach, speaker, author, and co-founder of 4D Athletes. On this emotional episode Jason discusses his childhood. He opens up and talks about losing his father to suicide. He talks about the importance of having a strong support system and finding the courage and the right person to...

This week on the Shadows Podcast, we had an emotional conversation with the newest member of the Shadows Podcast team, Caleb Pearson. Caleb is a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and is currently an instructor at the Gunter Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Montgomery, Alabama. Here are some of the topics Caleb discussed: - Growing up in Texas as a twin and a son of a preache...

On this episode of the Shadows Podcast, we had a chance to chat with Sha Sparks. Sha is the CEO, Chief Excitement Officer of Sparks of Fire International, a certified Fearless Living Coach, a speaker, author and has a podcasted called, “Power of Investing in People” During this episode, Sha talked to us about her childhood. Sha was an open book with us as she talks about bullying, suicide, depress...

Episode 7 of Shadows Podcast is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/  On this episode, Bodhi was able to talk with the creator and author of Who Censored Roger Rabbit, which turned into the feature length film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Gary K. Wolf! If you’re a fan of the iconic film, this episode is sure to have something that you’ve never heard before. Gary talked about inspi...

Happy Thanksgiving! Episode 6 of Shadows Podcast is now available at  https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode, Bodhi welcomed the starting point guard from the 1975 UCLA Men’s Basketball National Championship team, former NBA player, and the creator and CEO of Touch Glove, Andre McCarter! Andre talked about who would be on his Mount Rushmore of Philadelphia basketball, his upbringi...

Episode 5 of Shadows Podcast is now available at https://www.theshadowspodcast.com/ On this episode, Bodhi and Bautista had the privilege of speaking with John Levitow Jr! John talked about his father’s military career to include why he picked the Air Force over the Navy, why he cross trained, the events of 24 February 1969, what the Medal of Honor meant to his father, who it was that got his fath...

The CEO of Giant Worldwide, international speaker, and best-selling author, Jeremie Kubicek joins the Shadows Podcast!  Jeremie talks about his upbringing, early influences, mentorship, his college life and traveling to Asia, moving to and starting what has now become the largest private school in Moscow, how the events from the Oklahoma City Bombing brought him back to the states, the car ac...

Host of the Shadows Podcast and Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force, Tripp Bodenheimer shares his personal story on this episode of the Shadows Podcast! Tripp discusses the events surrounding the tragic losses of his father, Charlie and younger sister, Myers and how those events have shaped him into who he is today. Check out the Shadows Podcast website at www.theshadowspodcast....

U.S. Olympian, Titan Games competitor, numerous time All-American from the University of Nebraska, military spouse and proud mother, Chantae McMillan joins us for episode 2 of the Shadows Podcast! She takes us through her entire athletic journey, being a military spouse, and her preparation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.  Check out the Shadows Podcast website at www.theshadowspodcast.com