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Bare Wires
by Bare Wires
Bare Wires brings you real conversations with people who’ve lived incredible stories. Each episode sits down with someone who’s lived something worth sharing — stories of resilience, risk, and real life. No filters, no scripts — just people, their paths, and the lessons that shaped them.
Episodes
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The Future of Higher Education | Dr. Manuel Martínez
From immigrating from Cuba as a child to working in corporate America at Knight-Ridder and selling heavy equipment across Latin America, Dr. Manuel Martínez took an unconventional path to higher education. After shifting into academia at age 33, earning four graduate degrees, and rising through...
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The Renaissance Man
Painter, musician, and restaurateur—Luis Miguel Rodrigues brings a deeply artistic soul to everything he creates. After arriving in America from Portugal at age 24, Luis channeled his creative passions into both the canvas and the kitchen as the co-owner of Tarrytown’s Bistro 12. Join us as we…
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Wonder Girls
In this episode, we sit down with Irene Robles, Co-Founder of Wonder Girls—a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering middle school, high school, and college girls starting around age 12. Irene shares the inspiring mission behind the program, which helps young women build confidence…
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Media, Music & Tech
In this episode, we sit down with Rockland County businessman, entrepreneur, musician, and community advocate Tom Ossa to discuss his journey and his perspective on the future of Rockland County. Tom developed his business acumen growing up around his family’s bike shop. In 2007, he launched his...
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Beyond the Diagnosis
At nine years old, a brain cancer diagnosis and life-saving surgery left Nicky Van Vooren with a permanent, invisible disability—erasing her dream of becoming a doctor. After years of facing isolation and bullying, she found belonging through the Special Olympics, sparking a lifelong passion for...
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Recipe For Resilience
The hospitality industry is built on serving others—but who takes care of the people behind the scenes? In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Follari, a lifelong hospitality professional whose journey spans every role in the restaurant world, from dishwasher and busboy to Executive Chef and…
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Healing the Heroes
Claim OnSite Energy offer here: https://tr.ee/MHLpWnIB95 Welcome to Bare Wires. Today, we're joined by Frank Voce—a police officer, founder of Reps For Responders, and someone who's turned his own recovery into a mission to save lives. After facing anxiety, depression, and addiction himself…
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Between Homelands
Claim OnSite Energy offer here: https://tr.ee/MHLpWnIB95 Today’s conversation is with Simon Saadon, whose life traces a remarkable path across continents, cultures, and the search for identity.Born into a Jewish Moroccan family and raised in Israel during a period of intense instability, Simon...
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Turning Pain Into Purpose
Today, we're joined by an extraordinary leader, survivor, and advocate. Maria Trusa's journey began as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic and evolved into a powerful mission of healing, empowerment, and transformation. As CEO of Formé Medical Center, she's working to reimagine what…
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Witness to History
What was it like to grow up during American segregation — and then spend a lifetime fighting to dismantle injustice? Today’s guest is more than a witness to history — she helped shape it. Dr. Frances Pratt lived through the Jim Crow South, broke barriers in healthcare as Nyack Hospital’s first...
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Where Sirens Never Stop
Before Homicide Detective Sean O’Leary's career ever truly began, he almost lost everything to alcohol. Faced with the possibility of throwing away his dream job, he made a life-changing decision that would shape the man—and detective—he would become. Sean opens up about his path from...
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From the Bronx to Bridges
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the South Bronx, Carlos Martinez grew up in an environment where the odds were stacked heavily against him. In a high school class of 250, he was one of only 50 students to walk across the stage at graduation—a stark reality that shaped his perspective on…
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The Battle for Public Education
Claim OnSite Energy offer here: https://tr.ee/MHLpWnIB95 Welcome to Bare Wires, where we strip issues down to their raw truth and explore the systems shaping our lives. Today, we’re joined by Sabrina Charles Pierre — educator, advocate, and former Vice President of the Ramapo Central School...
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Born to Shred
Welcome to Bare Wires—where raw stories spark real connection. In this episode, we sit down with Rob Spampinato, a passionate musician and teacher shaped by a life steeped in sound. Raised in a family where music wasn’t just a hobby but a way of life, Rob carries forward a powerful belief: music...
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Built, Not Discovered
Paul Borghese is an actor, director, and producer with a career defined by grit, passion, and persistence. Born in the Bronx, where his family owned a popular clothing store, Paul later moved to Rockland County. He began his professional journey in the restaurant business before deciding to…
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From Immigrant to Impact
Welcome to Bare Wires, where real stories spark real connection. Today, we sit down with Alays Aquino — a young man whose journey from the Dominican Republic to Rockland County NY is nothing short of inspiring. Alays opens up about the challenges of adapting to a new country, learning English…
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Bridging Beyond Party Lines
In this episode, we sit down with Congressman Mike Lawler, the Republican representative for New York’s 17th District. We explore his journey from growing up in Rockland County to becoming a "straight-shooting" moderate leader in Washington. Lawler discusses how his local roots in the Hudson…
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The Harmony in Hardship
In this episode, we hear from Andrew "Ace" Greenspan, a musician from Nyack, NY, whose life has been defined by a relentless drive to move forward. Ace’s path hasn’t been easy—navigating life with autism while fighting a private battle with addiction. For a long time, the weight of those…
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Time Won’t Last Forever
If you saw Josiah Dyer working at his father’s business in Charleston, Maine, you’d see a hardworking 20-year-old in his element. But the moment he opens his mouth to sing, everything stops. Josiah possesses a deep, powerful voice that seems far beyond his years—a voice that “doesn’t fit” his…
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From Poverty to Possibility
Today, we’re heading to Newburgh, NY—one of the poorest cities in the state, a place marked by systemic poverty and unrelenting violence, and too often defined by what it lacks rather than what it holds. Our guest is Father Mark Connell, who leads San Miguel Academy, an independent, 100%...
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Listener Powered, Rule Free
Welcome to Bare Wires—where we trace the signals that keep culture human. Today we’re talking with Ken Freedman, the longtime steward of WFMU, the oldest freeform radio station in the United States: 100% listener-supported, zero corporate sponsors, and DJs who play whatever the hell they want....
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Roots, Responsibility and Rockland
Welcome to Bare Wires. Today’s conversation is deeply rooted—literally. Sheriff Lou Falco didn’t just grow up in Rockland County, he grew with it. A lifelong resident who knows its history, its people, and its challenges, Sheriff Falco approaches his role with humility, accountability, and a deep...
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Priest to Politician
Today's guest has walked a path few dare to tread. George Hoehmann began his journey as a Catholic priest, dedicating his life to service, faith, and community. But his calling didn’t stop there. In 2015, George was elected Town Supervisor of Clarkstown NY, stepping into the political arena with...
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Childhood Interrupted
This episode is nothing short of inspiring. At just 13, Carlos “Coca” Bernard was diagnosed with leukemia. After two grueling years of treatment, just when things seemed to be improving, he was hit with an even rarer diagnosis: aHUS—an ultra-rare autoimmune disease that affects fewer than 1,000...
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Broken Crystals
In this gripping episode, we had the honor of welcoming a special guest Pedro Santana — the brilliant author behind Broken Crystals, a powerful, loosely autobiographical novel that delves into the life of Yoel. The conversation was raw, insightful, and thought-provoking, much like the book…
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From the Dark to the Light
Corey Wray shares his remarkable journey - a story of redemption, perseverance and everything in between - from a tough childhood to becoming a successful business owner.
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Shipping Dreams Across Continents
Welcome back to Bare Wires, where we strip ideas down to what really moves them. In today’s episode, “Shipping Dreams Across Continents,” we sit down with Jeffrey Nyarko—a 19-year-old entrepreneur, NYU admit, and the son of Ghanaian immigrants whose family runs a shipping company out of the…
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Selling Cool, from Miles Davis to Guy Fieri
Today, we’re joined by Richard Gore — a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur whose career reads like a masterclass in versatility and innovation. From placing products in major motion pictures to promoting massive rock concerts and producing live shows with the Food Network and world-famous chefs, Richard...
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New York is a Nationality
Welcome back to Bare Wires. Today, we’re sitting down with Manuel Santana — a young clothing designer, videographer, and entrepreneur whose journey bridges both New York and the Dominican Republic. Born in New York and raised between two worlds, Manuel’s story is one of resilience, creativity…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bare Wires brings you real conversations with people who’ve lived incredible stories. Each episode sits down with someone who’s lived something worth sharing — stories of resilience, risk, and real life. No filters, no scripts — just people, their paths, and the lessons that shaped them.
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Bare Wires brings you real conversations with people who’ve lived incredible stories. Each episode sits down with someone who’s lived something worth sharing — stories of resilience, risk, and real life. No filters, no scripts — just people, their paths, and the lessons that shaped them.
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