I WAS THERE!

Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo
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I WAS THERE!

I WAS THERE! is a living history series featuring lively conversations with eyewitnesses to significant modern events. Our guests are common individuals who through the hand of fortune or fate found themselves in the uncommon front row seat of witnessing or participating in extraordinary moments in time. Here they share their fascinating, unfiltered accounts on a variety of topics with the rest of us, and whether their historical encounters were brief or lengthy, this humble podcast strives to make them all memorable.

  1. Episode 15 - Stepping Out Boldly

    JAN 6

    Episode 15 - Stepping Out Boldly

    Author, artist and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Darrell Fusaro shares some of the life-enhancing lessons he was taught in the military during the 1980's and reveals how many of these spiritual principals are remarkably hidden in plain sight on some of our country's most historic icons and emblems. Darrell previews his new book, "Step Out Boldly: The Hidden Meaning of The Statue of Liberty” and outlines how incorporating these simple practices to begin each day can help guide individuals to accomplishing their goals and realizing their dreams.

    1h 12m
  2. Episode 14 - A Walking, Talking Miracle

    11/25/2024

    Episode 14 - A Walking, Talking Miracle

    In 2009 life was cruising along nicely when wife, mother and lifelong believer Valarie Carlomagno suddenly found herself facing one of our biggest fears - a devastating health diagnosis. In this episode Valarie shares her inspirational journey of facing adversity, fighting her way back, retaining her faith and ultimately blessing others through her recovery by volunteering and maintaining a servant’s heart.

    52 min
  3. Episode 12 - Peeking Behind The Curtain At A Captivating Career

    04/09/2024

    Episode 12 - Peeking Behind The Curtain At A Captivating Career

    Showgirl, model, Playboy cover girl and actress Marli Renfro reflects on her serendipitous multi-faceted career throughout the entertainment industry. From working with Hitchcock to Coppola to Hefner and hobnobbing on and off stage with a bevy of other Hollywood elites, Marli pulls back the curtain and shares how she ultimately survived and thrived following a legendary shower attack as Janet Leigh's body double in the 1960 horror movie classic, Psycho.

    1 hr
  4. Episode 11 - Legend of the Buffalo Soldiers and The Iron Riders

    07/26/2023

    Episode 11 - Legend of the Buffalo Soldiers and The Iron Riders

    United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, Orange County Business Leader and Honorary Buffalo Soldier Bobby McDonald tantalizes us with tales from his multi-faceted past, and shares his efforts to preserve and promote the incredible history of the all-black U.S. Army "Buffalo Soldiers" Cavalry Regiments and lesser known "Iron Riders" Bicycle Corps.

    41 min
  5. Episode 10 - Ninety Years Of Wisdom

    03/30/2023

    Episode 10 - Ninety Years Of Wisdom

    Kiwanian, businessman and friend of the show "Big" Tom Minahan drops by on the eve of his 90th birthday to share words of wisdom learned during his amazing lifelong journey which includes growing up in Compton during the depression, to serving in the Korean War to building a successful life filled with faith, family and friendships.

    48 min
  6. Episode 9 - From The Crack House To The White House

    03/29/2023

    Episode 9 - From The Crack House To The White House

    I WAS THERE! Podcast co-host Ron Roberson shares his inspirational journey from a difficult early upbringing in the segregated South to overcoming addiction, achieving a successful career as a cable television anchor and ultimately leaving his mark on Pennsylvania Avenue.

    1h 18m
  7. Episode 8 - Exhibiting A Lifetime's Work Of Art

    07/11/2022

    Episode 8 - Exhibiting A Lifetime's Work Of Art

    New York and Los Angeles art dealer, gallery owner, author and collector Molly Barnes paints a fascinating portrait of working with some of the most iconic modern artists in history throughout her colorful multi-decade career. Molly’s longtime friend and artist Darrell Fusaro fills in for Ron as special guest co-host for this memorable conversation.

    56 min
  8. Episode 7 - The Golden Years Of Public Access Television

    05/02/2022

    Episode 7 - The Golden Years Of Public Access Television

    Pioneering Public Access Station Managers Mike DeGagne and Darrell Fusaro join their former colleagues Ron and Jeff for a raucous trip down memory lane as they discuss the early highlights (and later "lowlights") experienced while producing Public Access Television shows in Los Angeles during its heyday.

    1h 14m
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About

I WAS THERE! is a living history series featuring lively conversations with eyewitnesses to significant modern events. Our guests are common individuals who through the hand of fortune or fate found themselves in the uncommon front row seat of witnessing or participating in extraordinary moments in time. Here they share their fascinating, unfiltered accounts on a variety of topics with the rest of us, and whether their historical encounters were brief or lengthy, this humble podcast strives to make them all memorable.

Information

  • Creator
    Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    I WAS THERE!

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