Best Rusty Ellis Podcasts (2025)

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Why Not?”—Rusty Pangburn on Redemption, Radical Weight Loss & a Second-Chance Career 1:16:10

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What happens when your worst fear becomes your reality—and you decide to ask, “Why not?” instead of “Why me?” In this episode of Nightmare Success In and Out, host Brent Cassity sits down with Rusty (Rustin D.) Pangburn—author of Mindset Matters, founder of Why Not Mindset, motivational speaker, and CDL truck driver—to unpack a remarkable second-ch…

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Bonus Episode Seventeen - "It Meets You Where You Are" with Andre plus a review of "A House of Dynamite": 25 14:36

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A bonus episode featuring a new installment of "It Meets You Where You Are" with listener Andre, plus a review of "A House of Dynamite". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Zero Excuses: Kristin Kline’s Convicted Comeback 53:45

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Coach Kristin Kline (“Zero Excuses”) turned a prison-yard workout into Convicted Comeback—a movement rebuilding women through fitness, mindset, and real credentials. Brent Cassity interviews Kristin Kline on the Nightmare Success In and Out Podcast. She opens up about childhood trauma, addiction, an armed-robbery charge, and the counselor who told …

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The Feds Couldn't Break Her Spirit: The Freya Pearson Story 1:33:05

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What happens when you refuse to take a plea deal and the full weight of the federal system lands on you?In this explosive episode, Brent Cassity talks with Freya Pearson, whose story takes you from the world of real estate and a lottery client… to a shocking trial, 60-month sentence, and a prison system full of corruption and retaliation. Freya ope…

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Bonus Episode Sixteen "Dan from Alberta" and David & Chris talk about "You Beautiful Little Seedlings": 24 19:05

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A bonus episode featuring a call with listener Dan from Alberta and series creator David Singer talks with co-writer Chris Pahlow about Episode 1, "You Beautiful Little Seedlings" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Wrongfully Convicted at 17 to Innocence Pardon: Dieter Tejada’s Comeback | Nightmare Success In and Out 1:29:16

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At 17, a high-school party turned into a baseball-bat attack—and a life-altering case. Dieter Tejada took a plea to avoid a decade in prison, served time, then rebuilt everything: UConn, Vanderbilt Law, passing the bar—only to discover withheld exculpatory evidence years later. In September 2023, he received a full, unconditional pardon recognizing…

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"Unshackled: Topeka Sam on Transforming Incarceration into Advocacy" 1:08:48

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Brent Cassity interviews Topeka Sam on the Nightmare Success Podcast, a true impact leader with an inspiring comeback story. Topeka K. Sam is a nationally recognized leader in criminal justice reform, dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls impacted by incarceration. After serving time in federal prison herself, Topeka emerged as a p…

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Bonus Episode Fifteen "It Meets You Wherever You Are": 23 24:13

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Host David Singer calls his friends with no warning and asks what they'd do if they got a missile alert RIGHT NOW. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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“Behind the FTX Collapse: A Father’s Story of Survival”: Joe Bankman 51:48

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What happens when your son builds one of the largest crypto empires in history—and then it all comes crashing down? On this episode of Nightmare Success In and Out, Brent Cassity sits down with Joe Bankman, Stanford law professor and father of Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of FTX. In a candid and emotional conversation, Joe shares what i…

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“Criminal Law, Politics, and Redemption” Meet Lawrence Blackmon 39:45

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Lawrence Blackmon, a defense attorney and state representative from Mississippi. He is the founder and CEO of Legal Ease. They discuss overcoming the impact of past mistakes, and the importance of expungement in helping individuals reintegrate into society. Blackmon shares his personal …

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Bonus Episode Fourteen - Last Minutes "Best Seat In Town" plus a Listener "Here's What I'd Do"!: 22 5:27

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"The Man with 9 Lives: The Joseph De Gregorio Story” 1:05:57

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity interviews Joseph De Gregorio, a former Wall Street trader who faced a life-altering journey through a liver transplant, Federal prison time, and ultimately, redemption. Joseph is lucky to be alive after receiving a liver transplant that had Covid. He was finally released from the hospital IC…

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"Second Acts: Transforming Setbacks into Purpose" with Jeff Grant, Drew Chapin, Brent Cassity 53:10

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In this episode of the Nightmare Success podcast, Brent Cassity, Jeff Grant, and Drew Chapin discuss the challenges faced by individuals with federal convictions, the importance of community support, and the need for federal expungement laws. Jeff Grant, co-founder of the White Collar Support group, returned home from prison, became an ordained min…

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Bonus Episode Thirteen - David Singer and Chris Pahlow talk about E8, "I Do Drive A Hard Bargain": 21 20:14

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Series creator David Singer talks with co-writer Chris Pahlow about Season One's climactic episode "I Do Drive A Hard Bargain". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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From Time Served to Voice Heard: Eddie Ellis 1:47:34

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In this powerful episode of Nightmare Success In and Out, host Brent Cassity sits down with Eddie B. Ellis Jr., returning citizen, author, and advocate to unpack his personal journey from teenage conviction to lifelong activism. Arrested at age 16 and sentenced to decades in the criminal legal system, Eddie reflects on the transformative path of re…

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When Everything in on the Line: Scott Rosenblum The Art of Criminal Defense 59:26

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In this episode of the Nightmare Success podcast, host Brent Cassity interviews Scott Rosenblum, a renowned criminal defense attorney with over 42 years of experience with over 450 jury trials. Scott is the President and principal founding member of the Rosenblum, Schwartz, Fry, and Johnson. He is has been compared to the Michael Jordon of the cour…

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Bonus Episode Twelve - Interview with Stephen Schwartz, Pt. III: 20 30:44

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Part three of our interview with nuclear weapons and policy expert Stephen I. Schwartz, in which we discuss a few notable nuclear near-misses, false alarms, and close shaves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Light Burns Bright for Kristen Johnson 1:02:16

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity speaks with Kristen Johnson, who shares her powerful journey from addiction and incarceration to recovery and community service. Kristen discusses her supportive family, the challenges she faced, and how she turned her life around by helping others. Kristen discusses her initiative, The Light…

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Wrongful Conviction, Freed 13 years later: The Walter Dunn Story 1:24:32

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One night everything in Walter Dunn's life changed. In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity interviews Walter Dunn, a man who was wrongfully convicted and spent 13 years in prison. He went to work on his case in the prison law library, and one doctors testimony to the evidence finally set him free. Walter shares his harrowing journ…

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Bonus Episode Eleven - 5 Favorite Foleys with Our Foley Artist Katie Waters!: 19 37:40

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Incoming's Foley artist Katie Waters talks about her craft and how she made her 5 favorite sound effects from Season One. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Voice Silenced, Stifled, Taken Away: Shocking Story of Saffron Gustafson 2:16:05

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In this raw and powerful episode of Nightmare Success In and Out, host Brent Cassity interviews Saffron Gustafson, who shares her harrowing journey from a successful business owner of medical clinics to facing federal charges after an FBI raid on her medical business. Eventually she is sentenced to 22 months in prison at the Dublin prison that was …

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Surviving War, Cancer, and the DOJ: The Resilient Dr. Rifai 59:10

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Dr. Muhamad Ali Rifai, who shares his incredible journey from surviving a war-torn childhood in Syria to facing a federal investigation in the United States. Dr. Rafi survived machine gun fire as a child. He escaped thyroid cancer and a car crash that should have killed him, but nothing…

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Bonus Episode Ten - Last Minutes "A Simple Request" plus a special message from Tom Lehrer.: 18 11:16

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A bonus Last Minutes mini-episode of Incoming, "A Simple Request", starring Richard Laible, plus a special message from Tom Lehrer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Pamela Winn: Prison to Presidential Lifetime Award Winner 1:26:07

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What makes someone go from "I can't" to "I can" mindset. Pamela Winn's mindset change came from having a conversation with a friend after returning home from a 78 month Federal Prison Sentence. Pamela Winn earned a scholarship to college and later became a registered nurse before her world came crashing down with a charge of mortgage fraud. She had…

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"From Rock Bottom to Roofing Powerhouse: Brandon James Rewrites His Future" 1:08:26

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Brandon James walked out of prison over 6 years ago, and has created one of the biggest roofing companies in the state of Missouri. Brandon was stuck at rock bottom who attempted to take his life a few weeks out of prison. This is an incredible redemption comeback story. He says you cannot be a victim and victor at the same time. Brandon became int…

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Bonus Episode Nine - Interview with Stephen Schwartz, Part II: 17 43:42

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A wide-ranging interview with Nuclear Weapons Historian and Policy Expert Stephen Schwartz, Senior Fellow, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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From Judge to Prison: Jessica O'Brien's Fall and Rise 1:50:21

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In this powerful and revealing episode of Nightmare Success In and Out, Brent Cassity sits down with former Illinois Judge Jessica O’Brien—the first Filipino-American elected to the bench in Cook County—who went from a respected courtroom authority to a federal inmate. Jessica opens up about her stunning journey through the justice system:the decis…

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Cooking Up a Comeback: Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson Unfiltered 56:05

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From homelessness to cooking for Team USA at the Olympics, to Food Network fame—Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson has lived a life of extremes. But behind the fame and fire in the kitchen, his journey has been anything but smooth. In this powerful episode of Nightmare Success: In and Out, Darnell opens up about his early battles with the law, rebuilding…

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Bonus Episode Eight - Last Minutes "The Loan": 16 8:04

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A bonus Last Minutes episode of Incoming, "The Loan", starring Jessica Dean Turner and Sadieh Rifai. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"The Fall of a Financial King: The James Catledge Story" 2:14:30

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James Catledge was once a high-flying investment promoter with a charismatic edge and a growing empire that promised wealth and security. He decided to diversify for his clients in real estate in the Dominican Republic that turned into a nightmare. James shares his incredible journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneu…

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From Prison to Properties: The Inspiring Journey of Donald Hinton 46:01

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Donald Hinton, who shares his inspiring journey from a troubled childhood to overcoming significant challenges in prison and ultimately finding success in real estate. Donald discusses the impact of his father's incarceration on his life, and the turning point that led him to change his…

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Bonus Episode Seven - Interview with Stephen Schwartz, Part I: 15 35:10

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A wide-ranging interview with Nuclear Weapons Historian and Policy Expert Stephen Schwartz, Senior Fellow, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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From Bad Things On The Streets: To Healthy Treats: The Owen Hanson Story 51:34

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A surfer kid from California, Owen Hanson was still in his twenties when he found himself the leader of a multimillion-dollar criminal empire. What began as an attempt to fit in with the rich kids at the University of Southern California soon grew into gambling and loan sharking, which then opened the door to drug trafficking and money laundering. …

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Honored Combat Veteran to Conviction: Jeremy Harrell's Battle with PTSD and the DOJ 1:08:43

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How does an honored combat veteran who became an expert on PTSD helping so many with the Veterans Club, end up in prison? Jeremy Harrell survived the Iraq War only to return home to a different kind of battlefield—PTSD. Jeremy has been hailed as a leader in veteran advocacy and mental health. He founded the Veterans Club that has been nationally he…

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Bonus Episode Six - Last Minutes "The Wager" and a great Listener Question!: 14 4:31

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A bonus episode of Incoming Last Minutes "The Wager", starring Behzad Dabu and Mario Smith. Plus one great listener question! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Finding Hope in Chaos: The Noah Asher Journey 1:00:19

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Noah Asher is an award-winning author, podcast host, speaker, and CEO, known for his impactful work surrounding reentry and rehabilitation. His first book, CHAOS, has reached over 1.4 million people, sparking change and inspiring those on the path to purpose and redemption. Through his writing, speaking, and leadership, Noah’s mission is clear: to …

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Bonus Episode Five - Last Minutes "The Will" and Listener Questions!: 13 6:00

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A mini episode of Incoming, "The Will", starring Rachel Sullivan and KC Driscoll. Also, listener questions!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"Alive Again: The Andreea Parc Redemption Story" 1:03:41

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Andreea Parc was living what many would call the American Dream—a successful New York attorney with a thriving practice. But that dream unraveled when her law firm was raided for immigration fraud. Convicted and sent to prison, Andreea lost everything—except her will to transform. In this raw and inspiring episode, she shares her journey from court…

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The Bookie behind the Shohei Ohtani story: Mindset is Mathew Bowyer’s Superpower 1:30:48

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Do you remember the sport story that captivated the nation about LA Dodgers Shohei Ohtani who's business manager and interpreter was illegally gambling millions of Ohtani's money? In this episode of the Nightmare Success podcast, host Brent Cassity interviews Mathew Bowyer, who was the bookie who ran the largest exclusive illegal sports book in the…

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Bonus Episode Four - Last Minutes "QCS" and Interview with John Carroll: 12 16:40

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Incoming bonus content - "Quality Control Supervisor" starring Jack Foley, plus an interview with drummer John Carroll, who was in Hawaii during the 2018 false alarm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"My Life is Over" but it wasn't: The Tanya Pierce Story 51:18

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity speaks with Tanya Pierce, who shares her harrowing journey from a successful real estate career to facing federal indictment and imprisonment. Tanya discusses her early life, the shock of her indictment, the challenges of her trial, and the emotional turmoil of receiving a guilty verdict. She…

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Does Personal Growth come from Adversity? The Tyler Foster Story 1:05:59

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity speaks with Tyler Foster, a young 22 year old man who faced his worst fears as a teenager and transformed his life after a traumatic encounter with the criminal justice system and prison time. HIs experience ignited his passion for criminal legal reform. Tyler chose to lead with his story and…

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Bonus Episode Three: Last Minutes, "The Stash" and "Chase Happiness": 11 3:56

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Two short episodes of Incoming: "The Stash", Starring Ilene Cooper, and "Chase Happiness" written by and starring Marika Mashburn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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New York Prosecutor Serves Prison Time: The Tara Lenich Story 51:05

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Imagine if you were a well known New York Prosecutor and you found yourself as an inmate in a Federal Prison. How does one make that situation work? In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity interviews Tara Lenich, a former New York prosecutor who faced her worst fears when she was arrested for forging a signature of a judge for a wi…

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A 15 Year Old Survives His Nightmare And Becomes A Success: The Keenan Hudson Story 59:37

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In this episode of the Nightmare Success podcast, host Brent Cassity speaks with Keenan Hudson, who shares his harrowing journey from a troubled youth in Philadelphia to serving nearly 15 years in prison for a robbery that included a group of kids that turned fatal. Keenan discusses the challenges he faced growing up without a father, the impact of…

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Bonus Episode Two - Interview with Bravery Gladman: 10 14:10

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An interview with Bravery Gladman, a Hawaiian who was 12 years old during the false alarm missile alert in 2018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Partner of Famous Stratton Oakmont: The Richard Bronson Story 1:20:04

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Richard Bronson, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont from the movie "The Wolf Of Wall Street", who shares his incredible journey from Wall Street success to prison and back. Richard discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned, and how he turned his life around after incarcer…

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From Prominence to Prison: Mikel Jones Journey 1:26:00

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent Cassity interviews Mikel Jones, a former prominent attorney who faced a dramatic fall from grace, leading to a 42-month prison sentence. Mikel Jones was a nationally recognized attorney who was a frequent guest on numerous TV and radio shows. He was General Counsel for the impactful Congressman Alcee Hast…

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Bonus Episode One - Last Minutes: "Cleanup": 9 3:22

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A bonus episode of Incoming, including a capsule episode called "Cleanup". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Injustice for a 17 year old girl: The Sheena Eastburn Story 57:12

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In this episode of Nightmare Success, host Brent Cassity interviews Sheena Eastburn, who shares her harrowing journey from being convicted of murder at 17 to serving 25 years in prison. Sheena discusses her traumatic childhood, including getting married at the age of 15. She shares with us the nightmare of the night that forever changed her life. S…