The Freedom First Podcast
The Freedom First Podcast hosted by Educator Blain Smothermon, Law Enforcement Officer Eric Hearn and Friends. We sit down and have conversations with the most interesting people on the planet, people who live and breath a Freedom First mentality.
Episodes
37 episodes
#37 - Amberley Snyder | Tragedy to Triumph
Tragedy to triumph! Episode 37 w/ Champion Barrel Racer @amberleysnyder —Amberley Snyder is a championship barrel racer. She also competed in pole bending and breakaway roping....
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36 - Christy Martin | The Fight for Her Life | The Life and Near death of Champion Boxer Christy Martin
Described as one of the most influential female boxers of all time, helping legitimize women’s participation in the sport, Christy Martin shocked the world by becoming a superstar after winning a blood-soaked undercard match at the Mike Tyson/F...
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#35 - Joe Roberts | Skid Row to CEO
Joe Roberts known as the "Skidrow CEO" is a Canadian motivational speaker, author, youth homelessness advocate and co-founder of The Push for Change Foundation. Roberts experience...
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#34 - Leslie Morgan Steiner | Crazy Love: Why victims stay with their abusers, finding the courage to leave and break the silence
Leslie Morgan Steiner is a domestic violence survivor, New York Times best-selling author ,columnist for The Washington Post, consultant and thought leader on women’s leadership, work-life balance, inspirational parenting, overcoming adversi...
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#33 - Mary Crocker | Author of "Unveiling Alice" | The power of owning it
Episode 33 with writer and author of "Unveiling Alice" Mary Crocker (@marycrocker)—Mary Crocker has a zest for life that has led her to experiences filled with adventure, excitement, chaos and heartbreak. Her go getter ...
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#32 - Jeff Gum | Former Navy Seal and founder of Sunga Life Swimwear
EP 32 Now Available w/ former Navy Seal and founder of Sunga Life swimwear company Jeff Gum (@Jeffgum)—Jeff Gum is a Navy Seal and founder of Sunga Life Swimwear. He was a part of Seal Team 5 where he deployed to Fallujah Iraq, was s...
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#31 - Dr. Donnelly Wilkes | A Doctor at War
A Doctor at War! @docwilkes1 —Our guest is a Medical Doctor and a California native. Dr. Donnelly Wilkes is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He obtaine...
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#30 - Kaj Larsen & Sean Bonner | Financial Freedom
Episode 030 w/ @kajlarsen & @seanbonnerusa—On this episode we are joined by the founders of
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#29 - Chris Likewise | They Call Him Coach
Episode 029 w/ Coach Chris Likewise—On this episode we sit down with football Coach Chris likewise in the studio. Coach Likewise has over 25+ years of coaching experience with stops at the high school level and as an assistant coach...
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#28 - Dennis Townsend | The Architect
Episode 028 w/ Dennis Townsend —Dennis Townsend is an Architect and the District 5 Supervisor. On this episode we discuss his upcoming election, childhood growing up, leadership, service, faith, wrestling, forest management...
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1:56:20
#27 - Hollie McKay | Only Cry for the Living
Episode 027 w/ @holliesmckay—Hollie McKay is an Australian born journalist who is a policy expert, correspondent, war crimes investigator, and best-selling author. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalis...
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#26 - Chris Caulk | Former USC Wide Receiver, Walk on, defying the odds
Episode 26 w/ @thechriscaulk—Chris Caulk is a former USC walk-on wide receiver who personifies the quality of tenacity. He defied the odds to become a member of the legendary USC football program whose story will help anyone who...
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#25 - Adam Carolla
Episode 25 w/ @adamcarolla—Adam Carolla is an American radio personality, comedian, actor and podcaster. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast w...
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Joe Soto | UFC Fighter, Former Bellator Champion, Gym Owner, CA State Wrestling Champion
Episode 24 w/ @joesoto135 —Joe Soto fought at the bantamweight division in the UFC. A professional competitor since 2006, Soto has also formerly competed for Bellator Fighting Champion...
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Episode 24
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1:25:51
Angélica Franganillo Díaz | The Truth about Cuba, the destruction of socialism and communism, Cuban-American, Defender of Freedom, Journalist
In this episode we sit down with Angélica Franganillo-Diaz who is a Political Science graduate from Florida International University. Before moving to Miami, Florida, Angélica studied at the University of Puerto Rico- Mayagüez campus. Angélica ...
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Episode 23
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1:15:35
Ricardo "The Bully" Lamas | UFC Fighter, MMA Gym Owner, A voice for Cuba
Ricardo Lamas is a retired Professional MMA Fighter who competed as a Featherweight in the UFC, with wins over current UFC lightweight Champion Charles Oliveria, Darren Elkins, Diego Sanchez, Cub Swanson and many more. He is the youngest of six...
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Episode 22
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56:21
Maria Fernanda Bello | Political Activist, Freedom Fighter, Born and raised in Venezuela, Survivor of Socialism, Public Speaker
Maria Bello is a young conservative activist who was born and raised in Venezuela. She actively denounced the human rights violations of Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro while living in Venezuela. At the age of 17, Maria fled her home country due...
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Episode 21
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Erik Heine | Owner of NAG Industries, Gunsmith, Military Veteran
Episode 20 w/ the owner and founder of @n.a.g_industries Erik Heine.In this episode we sit down with Erik Heine, the founder and owne...
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Episode 20
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1:02:31
Brent Gleeson | A Navy SEAL's guide to "Embracing the Suck" and "Taking Point" of your life
Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran, award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author of “Embrace the Suck”, "Taking Point" and CEO of Taking Point Leadership. He is an acclaimed speaker on topics ranging from leadership and building hig...
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Episode 19
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45:52
Major Williams | 2022 Candidate for Governor of California
Episode 18 with Major Williams! (@majorwilliams)In this episode we sit down with California gubernatorial candidate Major Williams to talk about his run for Governor of California i...
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Episode 18
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28:50
Jack Carr | New York Times Bestselling Author, Navy SEAL Sniper, Outdoorsman
Jack Carr is a New York Times bestselling author and former Navy SEAL. He is the author of The Terminal List, True Believer, and Savage Son. Jack Carr led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Co...
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Episode 17
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37:49
David Meltzer | CEO Sports 1 Marketing, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author
David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.His life’s mission is to empower OV...
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Episode 16
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24:49
John Nores | Retired Special Ops Game Warden, Best Selling Author, Sniper
John Nores is a recently retired game warden with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. While serving he helped develop the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and Delta Team, the first comprehensive special operations tactical team and ...
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Episode 15
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1:52:31
Coach Mike Machado | Head Football Coach, Teacher, Getting High School & Youth Sports Back Playing
Coach Mike Machado is entering his 17th year of coaching football and 11th year teaching. Coach Machado and many other coaches, players and parents in CA have been vocal about getting all youth and high school sports back playing, citing the ne...
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Episode 14
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1:35:52
Tyson Durfey | Back against the wall | Rodeo Cowboy, 2016 NFR World Champion, 14x NFR Qualifier
Tyson Durfey is a Rodeo Cowboy who competes as a Tie-Down Roper. He won the National Finals Rodeo WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in 2016 and has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo 14 times. Tyson has gone broke twice in pursuit of a World title, from ...
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Episode 13
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