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.
Episodes
16 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.
Healing Forward: From Addiction to Advocacy with Sarah Hill
Mario and Wayne sit down with Sarah Hill, Executive Assistant and Substance Abuse Programs Manager at St. Vincent de Paul, to talk about her powerful journey from incarceration and addiction to recovery and leadership. Together, they discuss ho...
A Conversation About Service with Leeana Snell & Danielle Maddux
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guests, Leeana Snell and Danielle Maddux. Together, they discuss their roles supporting individuals reentering the community, and how they play a part of Learning How 2 Live's organization. ...
Wayne Visits the Prison with Mario
This week, Mario and Wayne discuss their experiences touring Idaho State Correctional Institution - a medium-security men's prison, where Mario used to live. Mario shares his experience revisiting the past, while Wayne shares his experience see...
Central District Health on Connecting Health, Community, and Corrections
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guests from Central District Health, one of Idaho's seven public health districts. Together, they discuss the overlap in resources between themselves and Idaho Department of Corrections.
Justice & Education with Luna McCusker
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Luna McCusker, a college student studying criminal justice. Together, they discuss the justice system, Idaho's prison system, and more, from the perspective of a college student focused o...
Ryan Hertling on Reentry with Idaho Department of Correction
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Ryan Hertling, a Reentry Specialist at Idaho Department of Correction. Together, they discuss the ways Idaho Department of Correction has taken reentry into their own hands, and how it lo...
Through a Sister's Eyes: Addiction, Incarceration, & Family Support
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Cherie Padilla, the sister of Quentin Padilla, who Mario spent years in prison with. Together, they discuss addiction and incarceration through the lens of a loving sister, as Cherie shar...
Film, Second Chances, and Why Opportunity Matters with Steph Cullen
Mario and Wayne sit down for a discussion with this week's special guest, Steph Cullen, who leads two production companies, #OMGFemaleFemaleFilmMakers and OMG Studios Boise, as well as a digital media company, OMG Media Outlet. Together, they d...
A Conversation with Joe Scott: The Impact of Community Reentry
Mario and Wayne sit down for a discussion with this week's special guest: Joe Scott, Founding Chairman and Director of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. Together, they discuss the important role of Community Reentry Centers, con...
Recovery, Resilience & Redemption: Danielle Maddux's Story
Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Danielle Maddux, for a powerful conversation about her experiences with the justice system and her journey in overcoming a life of addiction and adversity. Danielle opens up about the cha...