Reformed N' Reel
Reformed N' Reel is a weekly conversation bringing together voices from every corner of the community to talk about corrections, reentry, and reform in Idaho's prison system.
Hosted by Mario Hernandez, a formerly incarcerated and fully reformed individual who now leads a reentry-focused nonprofit called Learning How 2 Live, and Wayne Birt, Program Director and Production Manager of Radio Boise. Wayne brings the perspective of an average citizen, and considers himself a curious moderator seeking to understand the system from the outside looking in.
Together, Mario and Wayne sit down and talk with a wide range of guests: formerly incarcerated people, social justice advocates, charity foundation leaders, and even directors from the Idaho Department of Correction.
Reformed N' Real brings all different perspectives together to better understand the correctional system and how it affects us all.
Reformed N' Reel
Latest Episodes
The 42 year redemption story!
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Rodney Araiza. Together, they discuss Rodneys journey as a young impressionable boy in prison to a man finding redemption and building a life for himself against all odds.
Serving The Treasure Valley: Empty Hand Combat's Impact on Troubled youth.ode
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guests,
Coming out of addiction a winner, and never looking back.
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest Miya Ashby, to talk about rebuilding life after prison. Miya shares how incarceration impacted her life and her bout with breast cancer. Join us for a powerful conversation about her new p...
Second Chances: Jamie Sherman on Life After Prison & the Power of Drug Court
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Jamie Sherman, to talk about rebuilding life after prison. Jamie shares how incarceration impacted his relationship with his daughter, his opportunity to regain stability through work at ...
Finding Your Way: Recovery, Self-Love, and Purpose with Rebecca White
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Rebecca White. Together, they discuss Rebecca's journey in recovery as a single mother, as well as topics such as loving yourself and helping others find their way in life.
