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The ARCast

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The ARCast is a place where people can come to listen and relate. Whether you are in recovery, have a loved one in recovery, or want to learn, The ARCast is here to inform the listener and help everyone grow. We keep it real, bringing you real people with real stories. If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live, in the studio, or online, click the link in the show notes and fill out the form. We'll be in contact with you and get you scheduled ASAP! If you or someone you know is in need of substance abuse treatment, please get in touch with America's Rehab Campuses. We're available 24/7, and our phone number is 1-833-272-7342.

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Episodes

  1. Second Chances: From Prison to Purpose with Jon Antonucci

    What does true transformation look like after hitting rock bottom? Jon Antonucci's journey from prison cell to purpose-driven leadership offers a masterclass in redemption, resilience, and the power of servant leadership. Growing up homeschooled as the oldest of five children in a pastor's…

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  2. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ARCAST!!!!!

    Wishing you and your family a very special holiday season! We want to thank all of our listeners for their continued support and hope you are excited for the second season of The ARCast. We look forward to seeing you in 2025! Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you…

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  3. Rebuilding with Rock: Rock Nunez's Path to Breaking Chains Ep.117

    Rebuilding with Rock: Rock Nunez's Path to Breaking Chains Ep.117 In this episode of ARCast, host Booda shares a deeply inspiring conversation with Rock Nunez, who transformed his life after battling addiction for over two decades. Rock talks about his early years, the devastating spinal injury...

  4. Ep.116 Unmasking the Strength Within with Kasey Fierros

    Ep.116 Unmasking the Strength Within with Kasey Fierros In this moving episode of The ARCast, Kasey Fierros shares her incredible journey from addiction and trauma to recovery and resilience. Growing up in Tucson, Arizona, Kasey faced the absence of her father and the murder of her brother. She...

  5. Ep.115 Lost and Found - Michael Foxx's Remarkable Comeback (Pt.2)

    Ep.115: Lost and Found - Michael Foxx's Remarkable Comeback (Pt.2) Welcome back to Pt.2! In this continuing episode, Michael Foxx candidly shares his gripping journey of addiction, battling meth and later Adderall, while maintaining a facade of normalcy. He delves into the demons and psychics…

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  6. Ep.114 Lost and Found - Michael Foxx's Remarkable Comeback (Pt.1)

    Ep.114: Lost and Found - Michael Foxx's Remarkable Comeback (Pt.1) In this compelling episode of ARCast, host Booda sits down with long-time friend Michael Fox, who shares his transformative journey through addiction, anxiety, and depression. Michael opens up about his childhood experiences…

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  7. Ep.113 Navigating Borderline Personality Disorder - Carrie Anne Walters' Journey

    Join Booda in this episode of The ARCast as he connects with Carrie Anne Walters, who bravely shares her journey living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). From a challenging childhood filled with family struggles to her inspiring path of self-discovery and resilience, Carrie’s story is...

  8. Ep.112 Felicia Rangel - Surviving, Thriving, and Giving Back

    In this episode, Booda and Martin introduce Felicia Rangel, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming addiction and legal struggles. Growing up in a turbulent environment, Felicia's life took a pivotal turn following a drug smuggling incident, leading to a spiritual awakening. Despite the...

  9. Ep.111 From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Andrew Benson's Inspiring Story

    In this heartfelt episode of The ARCast, host Booda speaks with Andrew Benson, an RSS and BHT, who shares his powerful testimony of strength, hope, and inspiration. Andrew opens up about his turbulent past, from struggling with addiction at a young age to his life-altering experiences that led…

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  10. Ep.110 A Life Transformed: Aimee Vasile's Story of Recovery

    In this episode of the ARCast, Booda interviews Aimee Vasile, who shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and finding recovery. With five years of sobriety, Aimee discusses her difficult upbringing, her initial encounters with addiction, and the life-changing events that led her toward...

  11. Ep.109 Overcoming Addiction: Richard Baltazar's Journey

    In this heartfelt episode, Booda and Mikayla welcome Richard Baltazar, a long-time listener and ARC alumni, to share his incredible journey of recovery. Richard opens up about his upbringing in Tucson, the challenges of growing up with a father who struggled with addiction, and his own battles…

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  12. Ep.108 Michael's Journey to Sobriety - A Story of Hope and Recovery

    Full video podcast available on Youtube! https://youtu.be/TdIM5JUTSd0?si=hOe-yiLNql4j4b7V Michael Morlan celebrates 575 days sober and shares his journey of recovery. On this special episode of The ARCast, host Booda welcomes Michael, who celebrates 575 days of sobriety. Michael shares his...

  13. Ep.107 Jesseca KB

    In this powerful episode, we have the honor of welcoming Jesseca KB, a remarkable individual who has overcome tremendous adversity to find her path to healing and empowerment. Jesseca shares her courageous journey, shedding light on the struggles she faced with abuse, addiction, and low…

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  14. Ep.106 Rudy Pro

    I haven't seen my friend Rudy Pro since high school. It's surprising how we could spend so much time with our friends in school, yet never know what struggles they might be facing behind closed doors. Recently, Rudy opened up to me about everything he has experienced in life, and how he managed…

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  15. Ep.105 Alan Percy

    Welcome back, everyone. Today, we have a very powerful testimony from our good friend Alan Percy. He experienced some personal hardships on the day of recording but still made an effort to come to the studio and share his story. Alan believes that we should never take these moments for granted.…

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  16. Ep.104 Tess (IOP Therapist) Pt.2

    Welcome to Part 2 of our two-episode series with our special guest, Tess, who is an IOP therapist. Although she is new to the ARC family, we feel blessed to have the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss various topics such as her testimony, health, addiction, recovery, and more. Loved the...

  17. Ep.103 Tess (IOP Therapist) Pt.1

    Today we are bringing you the first part of a two-episode series with our special guest, IOP therapist Tess. She is new to the ARC family, but we feel blessed to have the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss various topics such as her testimony, health, addiction, recovery, and more.…

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  18. Ep.102 Anthony "Palo" Esquibel

    The ARCast is a platform that discusses various topics related to addiction and mental health. However, one of the most neglected topics is the feeling of suicidal ideation. Many of us are struggling with different issues in life, and it is crucial to recognize that we are not alone in this...

  19. Ep.101 Ryan Adair

    We are moving right along with episode 101, and we are honored to have Ryan Adair as our special guest. Ryan is a talented tattoo artist who has faced many challenges on his personal journey. We admire his courage and resilience in overcoming addiction and finding a new path forward through his...

  20. Ep.100 Jojo

    Episode 100? What a blessing to be a part of such an incredible journey! Thank you so much to all of our listeners, to everyone who has shared their testimony, and to everyone who has continued to support us throughout the last couple of years! Cheers to 100 episodes and beyond :) We have…

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  21. Ep.99 Daniel Finney

    The last time I saw my friend, Daniel Finney, he was backstage on tour with a bottle of Hennessy in his hand. Since then, he has made significant changes in his life, including overcoming his addiction and losing over 200 pounds. He is now in the best shape of his life and living with purpose,...

  22. Ep.98 NOT IN VAIN - Michael (Forever 27)

    We never think that OUR CHILD will be labeled an "addict." From the moment of their birth, we taught them love, compassion, sharing, hope, manners, patience, faith, and so many more qualities to live by, only wanting them to flourish as a better version of ourselves. When we learn that our child...

  23. Ep.97 Jason & Kristen (Recovery Angels - House Of Hope)

    Today on the ARCast, we are joined by Jason and Kristen, Recovery Specialists from Graham County, Arizona. They represent The House of Hope and the Recovery Angels. They have driven all the way down to our studio to inform us about the amazing work they are doing within our community. We are...

  24. Ep.96 Pt.2 Luis Gaxiola

    Today on the ARCast, we're featuring our homie, Luis Gaxiola. Raised in Nogales and moved to Tucson in the 90s, Luis was mesmerized by the gang lifestyle. Unfortunately, his choice led him down the path of addiction. Join us in this captivating 2-part podcast as we delve into the trials and...

  25. Ep.95 Pt.1 Luis Gaxiola

    Today on the ARCast, we're featuring our homie, Luis Gaxiola. Raised in Nogales and moved to Tucson in the 90s, Luis was mesmerized by the gang lifestyle. Unfortunately, his choice led him down the path of addiction. Join us in this captivating 2-part podcast as we delve into the trials and...

  26. Ep.94 Frankie Munoz

    Hello everyone, on today's ARCast, we have a very special guest, our good friend Frankie Munoz. Like many of us, Frankie had a rough start in life. He struggled with his addiction and found himself in and out of the prison system. His teachers even lost faith in him and stopped giving him…

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  27. Ep.93 Jessenia RSS

    Jesenia, a Recovery Support Specialist at America's Rehab Campus, shares her powerful and inspiring story of overcoming trauma and addiction. Her journey from facing difficulties to becoming a beacon of hope is a testament to her courage and resilience, serving as an inspiration to many…

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  28. Ep.92 Pt.2 Chris Chavez

    In episodes 91 and 92 of The ARCast, hosts Booda and Martin welcome guest Chris Chavez from Hope Inc. Chris shares his compelling backstory, revealing his journey from small-town Oracle, Arizona, through the world of drugs and youth rebellion, to his current role in recovery at Hope Inc. This...

  29. Ep.91 Pt.1 Chris Chavez

    In episodes 91 and 92 of The ARCast, hosts Booda and Martin welcome guest Chris Chavez from Hope Inc. Chris shares his compelling backstory, revealing his journey from small-town Oracle, Arizona, through the world of drugs and youth rebellion, to his current role in recovery at Hope Inc. This...

  30. Ep.90 Justin & Angelique (Happy Valentine's Day)

    Happy Valentine's Day from The ARCast!!! In this touching episode of The ARCast, we speak with one of our favorite couples, Justin and Angelique, for a heart-to-heart discussion on Valentine's Day. The conversation includes candid discussions about their relationship, faith, personal growth, and...

  31. Ep.89 Michelle Bailey

    Welcome back to The ARCast! Today, we are featuring Michelle Bailey, a Tucson native. Despite the challenges she has faced in her life, she remains an inspiring symbol of strength and sobriety. Michelle is kind, loving, and always willing to help and share resources with those in need. We are...

  32. Ep.88 LP

    Hello everyone, and welcome to The ARCast! Today, we are thrilled to share a powerful testimony from our friend LP. LP was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and had a tough life from a young age. He got involved in the gang lifestyle and ended up in prison multiple times by the age of 12....

  33. Ep.87 Alex Lopez (IOP Coordinator)

    Welcome to The ARCast, where the sun is shining and the energy is high! Today, we are excited to introduce you to Alex Lopez. Alex is a dedicated and passionate worker who brings a wealth of experience and positivity to our team. He has worked to help men and women at local homeless shelters…

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  34. Ep.86 Vanessa Campas RSS

    What a beautiful morning! Today, we are fortunate to have Ms. Vanessa Campas with us. Vanessa is a dedicated RSS who works tirelessly to help those in recovery. In addition to this, she is also a passionate advocate against domestic abuse. Vanessa plans on using her TikTok platform to provide...

  35. Ep.85 Carla Saenz RSS

    Happy New Year, everyone! We hope that 2024 brings a lot of growth and positivity for you and your families. Today on The ARCast, we are introducing a new member of the ARC family, Carla Saenz, who is an RSS in our IOP program. Carla has 17 years of recovery experience and is excited to share her...

  36. Ep.84 Matthew Johnson

    Welcome back, everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Today on the show, we have a special guest, Matthew Johnson, who sent an email to The ARCast on a whim. By the grace of God, we were able to get him in the studio to share his story on the same day! Remember, there's no such thing...

  37. Ep.83 Robert Johnson (Merry Christmas!!)

    On behalf of The ARCast, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you and your loved ones have a delightful and safe holiday season. Today's episode of The ARCast features our dear friend Robert Johnson who is celebrating his birthday and five years of sobriety on the day of this...

  38. Ep.82 Renee Evans

    I would like to give a huge shoutout to Renee and all the single mothers who are working tirelessly to raise their children. Just like many of us, Renee has had her share of struggles, including generational curses and bad relationships. However, she is now taking care of her responsibilities,...

  39. Ep.81 Hector Reyes

    Hold on tight, my friend, because this episode is about to take you on a wild ride! Hector's story is nothing short of a rollercoaster, from growing up around gang violence to selling narcotics and working with cartels. However, that's not where his story ends. He has since turned his life around...

  40. Ep.80 Rudy Duarte

    On today's show, we have a special guest, Rudy Duarte. Rudy's journey has been anything but easy, from adoption at birth to opioid addiction and living on the streets where he met his biological mother. Join us as we delve into the topic of fate and how every event in our lives happens for a...

  41. Ep.79 Cynthia Smith

    I want to give a big shoutout to Cynthia for visiting our studio and sharing her testimony with us. We are incredibly proud of her and grateful for her being a part of the ARC team. Please make sure to share this inspiring story with anyone you know who is in recovery or who wants to learn more...

  42. Ep.78 Richard Santana

    Prepare to be deeply moved. We have the honor of being joined by Richard, who stopped by the studio to share his heart-wrenching testimony. His story of tremendous growth is an inspiration to us all, and we wish him nothing but love and success in his future endeavors. Tune in and witness the…

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  43. Ep.77 Joel Carroll Pt.2

    Today on The ARCast, we're bringing you our good friend, and Author of the book, "The Book Of Joel," Joel Carroll. Check out "The Book Of Joel" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6x5iTvh Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live…

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  44. Ep.76 Joel Carroll Pt.1 (Happy Halloween)

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Today on The ARCast, we're bringing you our good friend, and Author of the book, "The Book Of Joel," Joel Carroll. Check out "The Book Of Joel" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6x5iTvh Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The...

  45. Ep.75 Pastor Scotty Gurule

    Thank you, Pastor Scotty, for stopping by, sharing your story with us, and spreading the love of God! A special shout-out to our brother Ryan for helping co-host this episode. https://CovenantGenerations.org http://ScottyGurule.com http://ThrivingThursdays.com Loved the episode? Send us a text...

  46. Ep.74 Jamal Givens (Up To IT)

    Today on The ARCast, we're bringing you our good friend, and one the hosts from the "Up To It" podcast, Jamal Givens!! Check out the "Up To It" podcast here: http://linktr.ee/uptoitpodcast Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast,...

  47. Ep.73 Ryan Collins (Be The Light) Pt.2

    From over 100+ fentanyl pills a day, to where he's at now; living a life full of meaning and purpose. Our brother Ryan has been through it all! #TransformationTuesday Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live, in the…

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  48. Ep.72 Ryan Collins (Be The Light) Pt.1

    From over 100+ fentanyl pills a day, to where he's at now; living a life full of meaning and purpose. Our brother Ryan has been through it all! #TransformationTuesday Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live, in the…

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  49. Ep.71 Louis Hubbard

    Much love to our good friend Louis for stopping by and sharing his story with us! Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live, in the studio, or online, be sure to click the link below and fill out the form. We'll be in...

  50. Ep.70 Lindy

    HAPPY EPISODE 70!!! WOOT WOOT! Shout-out to our good friend Lindy for blessing us with such a powerful testimony. This woman is a FIGHTER, in more ways than one!! Loved the episode? Send us a text message to show your love! If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live, in the studio…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The ARCast is a place where people can come to listen and relate. Whether you are in recovery, have a loved one in recovery, or want to learn, The ARCast is here to inform the listener and help everyone grow. We keep it real, bringing you real people with real stories. If you would like to join us on The ARCast, either live, in the studio, or online, click the link in the show notes and fill out the form. We'll be in contact with you and get you scheduled ASAP! If you or someone you know is in need of substance abuse treatment, please get in touch with America's Rehab Campuses. We're available 24/7, and our phone number is 1-833-272-7342.

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