Reformed N' Reel

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with Melanie Chroninger where melanie tells her story from being homeless to serving Idaho's citizens through their addiction.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Rodney Araiza. Together, they discuss Rodneys journey as a young impressionable boy in prison to a man finding redemption and building a life for himself against all odds.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guests, Cosmo Zimik and Courtney Hastings, to talk about Empty Hand Combat DOJO and serving Idaho troubled youth. Cosmo shares how he left working as acorrectional officer and a chaplain to opening a nonprofit DOJO to help get troubled youth get off of the streets and empowering them by mentoring and training them. Courtney Hastings who is VP at TRACE, volunteers at Empty Hand Combat tells her story as a recovering addict and victim of domestric abuse and how Cosmo has mentored her. Join us for a powerful conversation about Loving our youth  and conquering adversity.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest Miya Ashby, to talk about rebuilding life after prison. Miya shares how incarceration impacted her life and her bout with breast cancer. Join us for a powerful conversation about her new path, loving herself and finding love.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Jamie Sherman, to talk about rebuilding life after prison. Jamie shares how incarceration impacted his relationship with his daughter, his opportunity to regain stability through work at IHOP, and he reflects on the role drug court played in his recovery journey. Join us for a powerful conversation about accountability, family, and second chances.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Rebecca White. Together, they discuss Rebecca's journey in recovery as a single mother, as well as topics such as loving yourself and helping others find their way in life. Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with Sarah Hill, Executive Assistant and Substance Abuse Programs Manager at St. Vincent de Paul, to talk about her powerful journey from incarceration and addiction to recovery and leadership. Together, they discuss hope, healing, and change.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guests, Leeana Snell and Danielle Maddux. Together, they discuss their roles supporting individuals reentering the community, and how they play a part of Learning How 2 Live's organization. Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis week, Mario and Wayne discuss their experiences touring Idaho State Correctional Institution - a medium-security men's prison, where Mario used to live. Mario shares his experience revisiting the past, while Wayne shares his experience seeing the environment for the first time as an outsider.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guests from Central District Health, one of Idaho's seven public health districts. Together, they discuss the overlap in resources between themselves and Idaho Department of Corrections.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Luna McCusker, a college student studying criminal justice. Together, they discuss the justice system, Idaho's prison system, and more, from the perspective of a college student focused on the field. Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Ryan Hertling, a Reentry Specialist at Idaho Department of Correction. Together, they discuss the ways Idaho Department of Correction has taken reentry into their own hands, and how it looks from their side. Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Cherie Padilla, the sister of Quentin Padilla, who Mario spent years in prison with. Together, they discuss addiction and incarceration through the lens of a loving sister, as Cherie shares her brother's story with you.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down for a discussion with this week's special guest, Steph Cullen, who leads two production companies, #OMGFemaleFemaleFilmMakers and OMG Studios Boise, as well as a digital media company, OMG Media Outlet. Together, they discuss Steph's role as an active member of the film industry, along with her ability to empathize with incarcerated individuals. Steph talks about her understanding of the need for opportunity within the industry, specifically for formerly incarcerated filmmakers.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down for a discussion with this week's special guest: Joe Scott, Founding Chairman and Director of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. Together, they discuss the important role of Community Reentry Centers, connection to the cause, what the future of reintegration looks like, and much more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Danielle Maddux, for a powerful conversation about her experiences with the justice system and her journey in overcoming a life of addiction and adversity. Danielle opens up about the challenges she's faced, the pivotal moments that reshaped her, and how she's now using her story to mentor and support others.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMario and Wayne sit down to discuss Mario's journey of being incarcerated and how he got to where he is now - a nonprofit organization founder, business owner, and podcast host. Support the show