From a 1973 Chrysler Newport to a black-lab puppy named Fred, Jim Richmond takes you on his first road trip as a newlywed into the heart of Louisiana. In this episode of “How Did We Get Here?” you’ll hear about building a young family in ...

Once upon a midnight dreary... 🕯️Step into the shadows for a haunting Halloween treat — a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s timeless classic, The Raven, performed by Jim Richmond.This special bonus episode invites you...

 Sometimes the scariest stories are the ones that actually happened.In this true account from the mid-70s, a quiet weekend alone turns into something unforgettable when a phone starts ringing… from upstairs.What started as a ...

He disappears without a sound… then reappears like he never left.From ancient myths to late-night stares, Mr. Ash’s eyes seem to see more than the rest of us ever could.Join me as we explore the mystery, the folklore, and the quiet m...

An island in the Aegean.A quiet night watch.And a figure seen only through the starlight scope.Four guards. Four sightings. One legend.Join Jim Richmond as he recalls one of the eeriest legends from his military years — a ...

 From a small-town graduation to Air Force Basic, Jim Richmond thought he knew where life was headed. In Aim High, he shares the early choices, the shocks and losses, and the curveballs that sent him to places he never expected — ...

In 1973, George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees and changed the face of baseball forever. That same year, a young kid with a transistor radio and a Joe Pepitone glove fell in love with the game — not just the wins and losses, ...

 This short, light-hearted episode breaks from the heavy stories as Jim shares his “One Shoe Theory” — a roadside mystery turned playful life lesson — guaranteed to make you smile every time you spot a lone shoe on the highway. 

On September 11th, 2001, the world stopped. And for me — everything changed.In this special reflection, I share where I was that day, what I saw, and how it shaped the choices that followed. My story isn’t unique — it’s a story ...

In this episode, Jim looks at the badge from two angles: the pride of putting it on for the first time, and the weight it gathers with every call, shift, and hard lesson learned. This isn’t a takedown or a tribute piece—it’s a human look at who...

 One night on patrol led to a murder trial, a guilty verdict, and years later, the shocking truth that my testimony had played a part in both a wrongful conviction — and a man’s release. In 1986, a routine night on patrol turne...

In this rare reflection, Jim Richmond pauses to acknowledge the tragic loss of two children and the wounding of many others at a Minneapolis school.With empathy as a father and grandfather, Jim asks a hard question: When is enough go...

 "After a near-death experience left me fighting to recover, I learned the hard truth about second chances — and how even the smallest steps forward can change everything." Life doesn’t always give us do-overs. But eve...

 In 2013, one ordinary day nearly became my last — and what happened next reshaped how I see life, purpose, and survival.  One ordinary day. One unthinkable moment. And the thin line between being her...

Ever felt unheard, alone, or like life was pushing you forward without a reason? Episode 1 begins my journey through the cracks, choices, and crossroads that shaped me. In this premiere episode of How Did We Get Here?, I op...

Welcome to How Did We Get Here?A podcast about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.This short trailer gives you a taste of what to expect — honest stories, hard questions, and the winding road of real life.<...