Martin Lockett, spent 17 years in prison for DUI manslaughter. Also a co-host of Rock the Bottom, Martin is the first interviewee and does not disappoint as he takes listeners through the despair he felt when he was told he’d been responsible for two innocent lives while also staring at nearly 20 years in prison! Martin, interviewed by his co-host, Andrea Vawda, opens up in heartfelt candor about what it felt like to carry the weight off his recklessness and how it impacted families he had never met, his own family, and the community that would miss those lost.

Martin invites listeners into the mental and spiritual process that enabled him to turn this tragedy into a direction of meaningful purpose. He talks about self-condemnation that plagued him and how he overcame this to vigorously pursue his passion and mission.

Now released from prison for several months, Martin confidently and proudly talks about what he is doing to live out his purpose and continue to make amends for the harm he caused his community. Inspiring and moving testimony is what Martin gives listeners in this powerful interview, making us all feel that we can overcome our own rock bottoms. (Note: Martin’s book Palpable Irony has been republished as Prison to Purpose Pipeline). Credits: Darrel Pope - Music, Risa Rae - Announcer