EPISODES

Sept. 11, 2023

Wesley 'Two Scoops' Berry: Triumph Over Tragedy, American Gladiators,…

Wesley "Two Scoops" Berry, a renowned figure with three American Gladiators Championship wins and two Gladiators International Championship victories from the iconic 1990s American Gladiators TV series, is currently in the spotlight on the Shadows Podcast. This thrilling five-episode series, …

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Sept. 4, 2023

Deron McBee: Malibu's Redemption - Gladiators Gauntlet, Family, and R…

Deron McBee, renowned as the original "Malibu" from the 1990s American Gladiators television series and recently featured in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, The American Gladiators, takes the spotlight in the Shadows Podcast for an exciting five-episode series called …

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Aug. 28, 2023

Salina Bartunek-Andrews: From Broadway to 'Elektra' - Gladiators Gaun…

It's truly fitting that the former American Gladiator known as "Shadow," later gaining wider recognition as "Elektra" - Salina Bartunek-Andrews - from the iconic 1990s television show American Gladiators, takes the spotlight in the second episode of the engaging five-part …

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Aug. 21, 2023

Jim Starr 'Laser': From Football Fields to 'Gladiator Gauntlet' - Tra…

Jim Starr, widely recognized as "Laser" from the 1990s television sensation, American Gladiators, and more recently highlighted in the Netflix docuseries, Muscles & Mayhem, takes center stage as the inaugural guest on the Shadows Podcast for our exciting five-episode series, …

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Aug. 14, 2023

High-Performance Coach Jason Palmisano: From College Football to 'Win…

In this edition of the Shadows Podcast, we're joined by Jason Palmisano, the visionary behind "Win Your Days," a renowned high-performance coach, and a former standout in college football. Jason shares a pivotal moment from his high school years when …

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Aug. 7, 2023

Purple Heart Recipient's Heroic Journey: Ryan Hines Road to Wounded W…

The Shadows Podcast celebrated Purple Heart Day with a Purple Heart recipient and Hall of Honor inductee and a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force, Ryan Hines. Ryan takes us back to his deployment to Afghanistan as …

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July 31, 2023

EmpowHER CEO Kelsey Lensman's Mission48 Challenge for Girls Empowerme…

Kelsey Lensman is the CEO & Founder of EmpowHER events, and starting September 1st, she will compete in 48 grueling, physical events over 48 days in 48 states as she competes for young girls through Ruling Our Experiences (ROX). During …

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July 24, 2023

Army Veteran Sylvester Jenkins III: From At-Risk Teen to First Sergea…

Sylvester Jenkins III retired from the United States Army and author of "From Combat to Comeback: How to Conquer the Battles of Adversity and Avoid Letting Circumstances in Your Life Define You." In this episode, Sylvester takes us through his …

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July 17, 2023

Air Force NCO George 'Fresh' Linen Jr.: TEDx Speaker, Author, and Adv…

George "Fresh" Linen Jr. is a Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and a Spoken Word Artist, Author, Videographer, Advocate, and TEDx speaker. To give you an idea as to some of the topics Fresh Linen discusses on …

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July 10, 2023

Air Force NCO Sheena Baker: From Guam to Military Instructor, with a …

Sheena Baker is a Noncommissioned Officer and Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor in the United States Air Force. During this episode, Sheena talks about her upbringing in Guam, joining the military, and some early struggles she had to endure. This …

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July 4, 2023

Air Force Vet Robert Zackery III on Military Life, Leadership, and Me…

Robert Zackery III is a retired Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force and a strategic leader and thinker. He kicks off our Veterans Series month on the Shadows Podcast! During this episode, Robert talks about his ups …

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June 26, 2023

Rachel Baribeau's Remarkable Journey: From the Sports Arena to Author…

Rachel Baribeau is a retired National Sportscaster, Joy and Movement Coach/Consultant, Transformational Speaker, and author of Relentless Joy! During this episode, Rachel talks about breaking into the sportscaster business, struggles with discrimination, coaching, her relationship with the Sabin family, and …

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June 19, 2023

From Segregation to Success: Larry Thornton's 50-Year Odyssey to Amer…

Larry Thornton reflects on his fifty-year journey from the segregated South to America's boardrooms. He joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! During this Juneteenth Special, Larry takes us on a history lesson through being one of six African …

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June 12, 2023

Buff Bagwell's Comeback: From Wrestling Legends to Triumph Over Adver…

Marcus "Buff" Bagwell faced off and defeated many opponents in the squared circle during his illustrious WCW career. Now he's fighting his most significant opponent, the road to sobriety. He joins us this week on the Shadows Podcast! Marcus talks …

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June 5, 2023

Lizzie Ens's Inspiring Journey from an Amish Community to Becoming a …

Lizzie grew up in the strictest of the Amish communities until the age of 19, when she decided to jump off a 15-foot roof and run away, leaving behind her family, community, and everything she ever knew. She had $20.00 …

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May 29, 2023

Llama Leadership Insights & Reflections with Joe Bogdan | Shadows Pod…

In this episode of the Shadows Podcast, we reconnect with Joe Bogdan, an Adjunct Professor, Chief of Enlisted Force Development, and a Senior Enlisted Leader in the United States Air Force. Join us as Joe reflects on the significant changes …

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May 22, 2023

Dr. James Onate's Journey: From First-Gen American to Athletic Traini…

In this episode of the Shadows Podcast, join Dr. James Onate, Associate Professor at the Ohio State University, as he shares his compelling journey as a first-generation American. Born to parents who immigrated from Chile, Dr. Onate discusses his experiences …

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May 15, 2023

From Trauma to Triumph: Jessie Torres' Inspiring Journey

In this riveting episode, Shadows Podcast features Jessie Torres, a Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist, sharing an intense and transformative journey. From enduring child abuse to coping with the tragic loss of a brother to murder, Jessie opens up …

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May 8, 2023

Demetrius Booth: Air Force Leader's Inspiring Journey of Overcoming C…

Embark on a powerful journey with Demetrius Booth, a Senior Enlisted Leader in the U.S. Air Force and Life Coach. Join us this week as Demetrius shares his Chicago upbringing, recounts a wild recruiter office experience, and discusses overcoming challenges …

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May 1, 2023

Coach Dar: Triumph Over Strokes and the Mental Edge To Inspire

"Coach Dar" Darleen Santore is an occupational therapist and a Life, Leadership, and Mental Edge Coach. This week she shares what got her into occupational therapy, surviving three strokes, mental health, emotional intelligence, and writing her book! If you want …

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April 24, 2023

Udo Erasmus: From World War II to Flaxseed Oil - 80 Years of Wisdom U…

Udo Erasmus has lived a fascinating life. He was born in Poland and separated from his family during the middle of World War II. He's traveled the world, taken on almost every job imaginable, and developed the first-ever flaxseed oil. …

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April 17, 2023

Retired USAF Mary Polanco on Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, a…

United States Air Force (Retired) and host of the Live Well YouTube Channel, Mary Polanco, shares her experiences from her 23-year military career, and she talks about mental health, anxiety, depression, and emotional intelligence.

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April 10, 2023

Aaron Conrad: Jesus, Mom, and Freddie Mercury

Join us on this episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Aaron Conrad, the founder of Unscripted Collective. From developing websites and podcast platforms for diverse clients to hosting podcasts like the Mark Price for 3 Podcast, Aaron …

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April 3, 2023

Mark Price: A Rebound Series Finale – A Legend's Journey from Oklahom…

Dive deep into the illustrious basketball journey of the legendary Mark Price as the Shadows Podcast concludes Season 3 with the thrilling finale of the Rebound series! Embarking on his basketball odyssey at Georgia Tech, Mark earned accolades such as …

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