Truth Talks Podcast

In our first interview with former Navy SEAL Chad Williams, we got a chance to listen to Chad's amazing story about how he became a SEAL, and how faith became his real purpose. In this episode, Chad opens up about SEAL training and how he mentally overcame the physical demands to eventually earn his Trident. He also discusses his first mission to the Philippines and how paradise quickly becam...

Chad Williams is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and author of the Best-Selling book: ‘SEAL of God’. After dropping out of junior college, Chad set his sights on joining the military’s most elite, the Nave SEAL’s. While training for his upcoming enlistment, Chad trained with former SEAL and legend, Scott Helvenston . Unfortunately, just days before reporting to basic training, Chad learned of Scott’s dea...

Magic and illusion have captivated people for centuries. From Houdini to Penn and Teller, audiences around the world have been entertained by tricks and impossible feats. This week, we are joined by special guest, Shawn Preston , a renowned magician known for his close-up magic tricks and mentalism. Shawn discusses how he got into magic, the tight-knit world of magicians, and how being a magician...

Becoming an FBI agent is the dream job for many young law enforcement officers. For Marine Corps. veteran Jeff Royer, that dream became a reality. After joining the Bureau, Jeff was assigned to the White-Collar Crime Division investigating securities fraud cases. It was here that he was introduced to Amr Ibrahim ‘Tony’ Elgindy . Elgindy became an informant for Agent Royer helping him identify doze...

Tia and Jari Boehmer decided it was time to get into shape physically after listening to our episode, 'Faithfully Fit' with Micah and Diana LaCerte. They decided to join the HitchFit program together. But little did they know, they wouldn't just lose weight, but HitchFit would change their lives for the better.  If you are ready to transform yourself, contact the #1 online fitness p...

This is the powerful story of Efrain. He grew up in Oxnard, CA and by the age of 14 was involved with one of the most powerful and notorious gangs in California. Unfortunately, drugs also became a part of his life and he soon found himself serving 8 years in prison for 1st Degree Burglary. It was in prison though that he found his true purpose and God. Vowing to not fall into the stereotypical sta...

Josh Blue skyrocketed to the top after winning NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ in 2006. Since then he has appeared on ‘ The Tonight Show ’ and toured with some of comedies biggest names including Ron White . Josh recently stopped by the Truth Talks studio and sat down with Dr. Mitch for a funny and candid interview about his life and career and how the pandemic has affected comedy and why he loves pla...

Every mountain climber’s worst fear is falling off a mountain. In July 2015, experienced climbers Jennifer Staufer and her climbing partner Adam Vonnahme set out to summit one of Colorado’s renowned and more difficult 14’ers, Crestone Peak . Shortly after reaching the summit, Adam watched in horror as Jennifer slipped on the frozen snow and slid down a deep gully to certain death. Listen as they t...

Everyday, people of all ages find themselves unknowingly forced into human trafficking. This is done through coercion, force and even violence. Human trafficking has many faces, from the horrific one of people being held slaves in un-imaginable conditions to the high-end sex industry in Las Vegas. The one thing they have in common though is that these people are all being used as slaves for profit...

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that affects less than 1 in 3,500 males born worldwide each year. 90% of boys with DMD will be in a wheelchair by the age of 15, and few will live beyond their 20’s. The Romito family first found out about DMD when their son Dominic was diagnosed at age 4. Little did they know that this would not be their only experience with DMD though. They...

Each week, Dr. Mitch Harlan and Producer Chad recap the comments from the previous weeks episode. This week we discuss the Chris Watts story as told by the Lindstrom family. This episode definitely sparked some comments, both critical and praise. 

In this exclusive Truth Talks interview, Dr. Mitch Harlan talks to the last people we believe saw Bella and Celeste Watts alive just hours before they were murdered by their father, Christopher Watts on August 13, 2018. In the early evening hours of August 12, 2018, Chris had brought the girls to their friends, the Lindstrom family, for a birthday party. And, just the night before, the Lindstrom&a...

Being a professional sports official is not just fouls, strikes and balls. This week we sit down with 3rd generation professional basketball and baseball referee, Tim Resch in our Las Vegas studio. In this interview, Tim discusses how growing up with a dad and grandpa who were professional officials inspired him and brother Mark to follow. He shares some fun stories from some memorable games and p...

This week, Truth Talks host, Dr. Mitch Harlan and Producer Chad recap last weeks episode with Adam Reader (The Professor of Rock) as well as our upcoming episodes including an exclusive interview with the family who may have been the last to see the Watts family before they were murdered by husband and father Chris Watts! Truth Talks

Adam Reader (The Professor of Rock) has interviewed over 500 of musics biggest legends. From Kenny Loggins, and Crosby Stills and Nash, to John Ondrasik. Adam sits down for a candid interview on how he became the ‘Professor of Rock’, the one musician he really wants to interview, and that one artist who, ‘sent the elevator down’ for him. Check out all of the Professor of Rock interviews HERE !

The unfortunate reality is that 1 in 8 (12%) women in the U.S will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. But what happens once you are diagnosed with breast cancer? In June of 2019, Jill McPherson went in for a routine mammogram, but the results would be anything but routine. Listen in as she bravely tells Dr. Mitch Harlan her own personal story about battling breast cancer. 

Las Vegas is known as the entertainment and fighting capital of the world. For a young kid from Peterborough, Ontario it is also the place where he can chase his dreams of being a world champion boxer. Super Welterweight boxer Cody ‘The Crippler’ Crowley joins Dr. Jon Petrick in our Las Vegas studio for a candid interview about how his life changed when he came to Sin City. From near homelessness...

On September 11, 2012, members of the Ansar al-Sharia militia attacked two United States compounds in Benghazi, Libya. We are honored to have Mr. Mark ‘Oz’ Geist sit down with us in studio to recount those hellish 13 Hours! Mark, along with fellow security team members Kris 'Tonto' Paronto, and John 'Tig' Tiegen co-authored the New York Times best seller, ’13 Hours’ which was s...

After a 20-year career in Law Enforcement, Vinnie Montez is finding a new passion and success in comedy! Vinnie has performed across the country with some of comedies biggest names. But now, he is using his comedy to bring a human side to the men and women who put on a uniform, and a badge every day to protect the communities they live and work in as law enforcement officers. 

Gay Pride isn’t just a movement, it is an empowerment for someone to truly be who they are. Unfortunately, many people who identify as gay, lesbian, trans-gendered or otherwise still face the brutal reality of nonacceptance in our society. This week, Dr. Mitch Harlan sits down with Taylor, a teenager who struggled for years with anxiety, depression, and even bullying because she was different. Wat...

Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect (NTD) that occurs in roughly 1,650 births annually in the United States. Dr. Harlan shares the story of Roman Dinkel, the 4 year old internet sensation who was born with Spina Bifida. Watch as his parents Whitney and Adam Dinkel share their story of ‘Defying Odds Romans Journey’. You can learn more about Roman and his journey on his official Facebook page: Defy...

This week’s episode is our official launch of Truth Talks Las Vegas. Dr. Mitch Harlan and Dr. Jon Petrick sit down for a candid introduction. Dr Jon Petrick will be bringing some amazing stories to us from the Las Vegas strip!

Micah and Diana LaCerte have taken the fitness world by storm with their incredible online fitness system, HitchFit. Ranked as the #1 online fitness system in the world! In this episode, both Micah and Diana tell their personal stories, from becoming world-class athletes and gracing the covers of fitness magazines, to understanding that transforming the body physically can also transform a person...

Vaccinations are one of the hottest topics today. From COVID to autism, vaccines and their safety have been a hot button debate for decades. This week, Dr. Mitch Harlan interviews Mr. Del Bigtree, writer and producer of ‘Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe’ and host of the hit show, ‘The HighWire with Del Bigtree’ . Watch and listen as he explains the need for more research and transparency from...

Rodman Schley of 9 Ball Studios sits down with Dr. Mitch Harlan to discuss entrepreneurship, becoming an urban farmer, and visiting the White House. Listen in to hear all of Rodman’s story!