Write it Down

I am so thrilled to introduce our next guest, Ed Marinaro. He is our first Hollywood actor to come on widpod. He played Officer Joey Coffey on "Hill Street Blues", portrayed Coach Marty Daniels in the hit comedy series "Blue Mountain State", and also featured in the Soprano's sequel movie "The Many Saints of Newark" which released in 2021. Ed Marinaro is a former NFL Player and had two Superbowl Appearances (VIII and IX). He played for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, and Seattle Seahawks. In 1991, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame! Ed was such an amazing storyteller by reminiscing on his incredible acting career. I am excited and honored to release this episode! You know what to do, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2022 with an amazing guest and some firsts for @widpod! Local tattoo artist, Cash Combs, hops on the mic not only to share his journey, but he was also the first guest to ever freestyle on the mic. That's right, I drop the beat and Cash spits fire. We had a blast recounting Cash's incredible creative path, and how he overcame much to be where he is now. He went to four different elementary schools, experienced loss, and grew in humility along the way. Cash brings an energy to the show that simply cannot be matched! I hope when you listen to this episode you are encouraged to pursue your passions and grow past adversity. You know what to do, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

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Episode 060! I cannot believe we made it to the end of 2021 and to WIDPOD's 60th Episode! Today's show is a bit of a recap of every episode released this past year. Our audio engineer, Marshal Manjarres, hops on the mic to discuss some of Write it Down's episodes and production. We then segway into a deeper conversation about Marshall's life experiences with drugs, festivals, and open relationships. We discuss how some things in life disguise themselves as love, but they end up leaving you to feel empty. Marshall is raw and honest on the mic, and he challenges us to accept true love. One of my favorite parts of this episode is towards the end when he drops his WID. However, you'll have to listen to the whole episode to get all of his wisdom! You know what to do, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!!

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On today's episode, I host the show solo! That's right, no guest! This episode challenged me professionally in learning how to monologue, and it also allowed me to share a lot of personal things I went through this past year. The overall theme of this episode is keeping up the endurance and faith when life seems monotonous. We all have been through a lot of mental challenges, health scares, loss of loved ones, and political unrest. These obstacles reveal who we really are and expose some of our brokenness. The hope we have is much greater than the long race of life! Keep persevering and trusting the process. And also listen to this episode for tons of encouragement! Sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

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Today we welcome back, Former Secret Service Agent, Reggie Ball. He lets us in on a few more secrets during his time protecting President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush.

In this episode, you will hear about Marcus Allen and Reggie Ball's first few interactions, where Reggie was the day Reagan was shot, and what it's like to eat at "The Mess" in the White House! I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, and Reggie has a beautiful way of retelling stories to paint the scene as if you were there! For more, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

Today's episode is special in many ways! We welcome Former United States Secret Service Agent, Reginald A. Ball. He was assistant to the Special Agent in Charge, Detroit Field Office (retired), Criminal Investigator for 15 years, team leader for Secret Service CAT (counter assault team), and served for 4 years on the Presidential Protection details for President Ronald Reagan and George Bush, Sr.
Reggie is a 1975 graduate of the University of Michigan, worked for the Ann Arbor Michigan Police Department from 1973-1975, and jumped into Secret Service from 1975-1997. On the mic, he recounts many stories from his time in the Secret Service, shares his experiences with former Presidents Reagan and Bush, Sr., and challenges us to keep going until our destiny is revealed. I am not going to lie, Reggie's interview was one of my all-time favorites. Reggie lives a life for others, and he inspired me to do the same! For more, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

In 2022, The United States Secret Service is looking to hire and grow their team. Reggie's life is sure to encourage you to pursue this career path! Check out this link for more information https://www.secretservice.gov/careers

Dr. Bob Ruano is a 5x Crossfit Games Athlete, 4th fittest man in the world, Chiropractor with Innovative Back Solutions, dad, and husband. Bob recently started a podcast named the "Fitness & Friends Podcast" and invited me to be a guest. We enjoyed our conversation so much, we let our conversation spill over onto Write it Down! Bob has a lot of grit and grind. In 2015, Bob made his debut in the Crossfit Games and to his surprise placed 13th in his division. From there, he got the bug to become more competitive in the games and kept coming back for more. He shares with us the mentality and nutritional changes he made along the way and how to us adversity as a springboard for better days. Dr. Bob also debunks some myths about chiropractic care and shares the simple science behind getting adjusted. Bob is knowledgeable in many areas of life and takes us on a deep dive to better yourself and apply tangible disciplines in your daily life. For more, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!!

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Today's show is a bit different than normal! Tim Maratta takes over as host and sits across lifetime and high school friend Rob Talton. Rob shares with us his journey beating Cancer and how he battled a rare disease of the central nervous system, Neurosarcoidosis. Talton was privileged to encounter Johns Hopkins' Dr. Howard Philip Levy, M.D., Ph.D. on his health journey. Dr. Levy has worked alongside many notable doctors including Dr. Ben Carson. Levy was pivotal in Rob's recovery by putting hope at the forefront of his mindset. Doc wouldn't allow Talton to focus on survival percentages or any other news that would lend towards negative overthinking. Rob is not only in remission, but he is determined to make the latter half of his life more meaningful. He encourages us to be more grateful and present by not just living, but by being alive! Rob is a member of the Talton Brothers Band and writes music based on his personal experiences. Talton was blessed with the opportunity to play music at the popular music studio, Muscle Shoals, where icons including Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and the Rolling Stones produced music. There were many dark days in Rob's healing process, but he overcame to tell many exceptional stories. We get a glimpse of those stories right here on Write it Down! For more, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

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Today we welcome back our friend Jason Criss Howk (Episode 048) and our new friend Britt Harris. Jason is a 23 year US Army Veteran, Afghanistan War Veteran, author, and speaker. Britt is a Gold Star Wife, after losing her husband Chris in Afghanistan in 2017, mother to Christian, former Mrs. North Carolina Universal, and Military Family Advocate. She serves on the board of directors for Camp Resilient North Carolina as Vice President, alongside Jason who is the Secretary and Treasurer. Camp Resilient provides holistic therapeutic experiences for service members, veterans, and Military family members. Located in Pinehurst, NC this camp ensures a place of safety, rest, and empathy for those who've incurred trauma surrounding military service. Britt shares her story of healing and recovery when facing multiple losses at such a young age. She is getting her PhD in Psychology with the hopes of helping more people process their pain. Jason and Britt bring a lot of insight and knowledge onto the show. We discuss the current political climate in Afghanistan, current terrorism, and what we can do to help. Jason also brings to our attention "A Voice for Two Nations" which is a blog site, active-duty U.S. Army officer and 2021 Tillman Scholar, Timothy Torres founded. Jason is the Senior Editor and VP of these articles which highlight the "common soul and deep bond between US and Afghanistan". Jason and Britt are both advocates in bringing Afghan refugees to safety and keeping the devastation overseas at the forefront of mainstream media. For more of their stories and insight, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

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Today, we welcome back Denise Villanueva for part two of our conversation! On this episode, Denise discusses the Las Vegas Raider's new stadium, the museum highlighting the Raiderettes' memorabilia, legends including Marcus Allen, and the heartbreaking loss of one of their very own Raiderettes. Denise reiterates the kindness and closeness Raider Nation continues to foster. She opens up about topics and stories that will be sure to inspire you to stay close to the people placed in your life. I was challenged to slow down and enjoy each stage of life, and I am positive you will too after listening to this episode. You know what to do, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!

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