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The Front Porch ChroniclesShe Couldn’t Stay Awake… I Was Losing My Mind | Collab Edition w/ Slap Son PodcastIn this Collab Edition episode of The Front Porch Chronicles with Clinton Foshee, Clinton sits down with Joe and Allie from the Slap Son Podcast for a real, unfiltered conversation about trauma, healing, and reclaiming your life. Allie shares her experience battling severe narcolepsy—falling asleep constantly, relying on medication, and struggling to function day to day… until something changed. At the same time, Clinton was dealing with a traumatic brain injury, memory loss, and being told he showed early signs of dementia. Two different paths.One common question: how do you actually heal? Together, they open up about:Narc...
2026-05-0147 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesLife Hit Her Hard: Starting Over After Trauma, Loss, and Divorce | Carissa MahoneyLife doesn’t always go how you planned. In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Carissa Mahoney — a life coach, mother of three, and someone who’s had to rebuild her life more than once. After being hit by a car and losing her sense of safety…living through Hurricane Katrina with her kids…and going through a divorce after more than 26 years of marriage… Carissa shares what it really looks like to start over. This conversation dives into:Losing control and learning to trust againThe emotional reality of divorce and griefIdentity, purpose, and rebuildi...
2026-04-2336 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesLife After the Badge: Matthew Lyle on Trauma, Identity Loss, Masculinity & Rebuilding PurposeFormer law enforcement officer, SWAT operator, and tactical officer Matthew Lyle joins Front Porch Chronicles for a raw conversation on the hidden cost of service. After a life-changing officer-involved shooting and retirement from law enforcement, Matthew was forced to confront trauma, identity loss, mental health struggles, and the painful reality of rebuilding himself after the badge came off. In this episode we discuss: • The psychological toll of law enforcement• Why many men tie their identity to their profession• Trauma, isolation, and mental health in high-stress careers• Rebuilding purpose after losing your identity• Masculinity, faith, brotherhood, and healing
2026-04-1649 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesWho Were You Before the World Told You Who to Be? | Abigail GazdaWhat if the version of you you’re living right now… isn’t really you? In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, I sit down with Abigail Gazda — motivational speaker, author, and founder of Hearts Unleashed — to talk about identity, healing, and what it really takes to become who you were before life, expectations, and past experiences shaped you. We go deeper than surface-level motivation and get into:Why so many people feel stuck even when they look successfulThe silent struggles people don’t talk aboutThe cost of ignoring who you really areHow to step into your authentic self without fear...
2026-04-1041 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFrom Shy Kid to Undefeated Fighter | Elijah Tagalog on Jiu-Jitsu, MMA & Building Real ConfidenceWhat does it really take to go from a shy kid… to a black belt and undefeated fighter? In this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Elijah Tagalog — a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and rising MMA fighter — to talk about confidence, discipline, and the journey behind the fight. This conversation goes deeper than combat sports. We dive into:How Jiu-Jitsu builds real confidenceThe mental pressure of stepping into the cageGrowing up fast and taking on responsibilityThe truth about MMA vs Jiu-JitsuWhat fighters go through that nobody seesDiscipline, mindset, and personal growthElijah shares how fighting didn’t just change h...
2026-03-2738 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesThe Modern Day Protector: Mindset, Discipline & Purpose with Gareth HoernelWhat does it really mean to be a modern day protector? In this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Gareth Hoernel to break down the truth about strength, discipline, and purpose in today’s world. This conversation goes beyond physical ability and dives into the mindset required to lead, protect, and show up at a higher level in every area of life. From martial arts and resilience to faith and personal growth, Gareth shares real experiences and lessons that challenge the way most men think about strength. If you’ve been searching for direction, purpose, or a...
2026-03-2056 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesDeQwan Young: 100M Views, The Beast Documentary, and the Mindset of Never Giving Up | Front Porch ChroniclesIn this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with filmmaker, creator, and entrepreneur DeQwan Young for a real conversation about perseverance, storytelling, and chasing a dream bigger than fear. DeQwan is the founder of Q3 Media, a filmmaker whose work has generated over 100 million views online, and the creator behind the documentary The Beast: The Final Fight, telling the powerful story of boxer Brian Minto. But this conversation goes deeper than accomplishments. DeQwan shares what it was like growing up in Pontiac, Michigan, playing football for nearly 20 years, and how the lessons of accountability, adversity, and discipline...
2026-03-1352 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesThe Mindset of an NCAA All-American | Killian Cardinale on Discipline, Resilience & GrowthIn this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with NCAA All-American wrestler, Big 12 Champion, and West Virginia team captain Killian Cardinale for a raw conversation about discipline, resilience, and the moments that shape who we become. Killian shares the journey behind the accolades — from growing up with endless energy, to discovering purpose through wrestling, to the wake-up call that changed the direction of his life. After getting arrested in college, Killian realized the path he was on wasn’t sustainable. Instead of letting that moment define him, he used it as fuel — locking in on his goals...
2026-03-0756 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesEcho Slim on Protecting Your Peace, Winning a Grammy & Staying Authentic in the Music IndustryWhat does success really mean when the spotlight fades? In this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Echo Slim opens up about his journey from a hyper-creative kid raised on vinyl and cassettes to becoming a Grammy-winning producer who refuses to let accolades define him. This isn’t about trophies. This is about growth. Echo shares: • What changed — and what didn’t — after winning a Grammy• Why chasing validation pushed success further away• The grind season nobody saw• Battling isolation and self-doubt in silence• Protecting your peace through “addition by subtraction”• Why giving back to youth matters more than...
2026-02-2654 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFaith Marie: Trauma, Fighting, Fear & Spiritual Healing After the MilitaryNavy veteran and combat athlete Faith Marie shares her journey through childhood trauma, military service, fear-based survival, and spiritual healing. In this episode, she opens up about: • Growing up in fight-or-flight• Escaping through the Navy• Finding purpose in combat sports• Ayahuasca and confronting fear• Learning to lead without ego• Stepping into her next chapter This is a raw conversation about healing, responsibility, courage, and choosing growth over fear. If you’re a veteran, athlete, or someone rebuilding after pain — this one will hit. Front Porch Chronicles with Clinton Foshee — real conversations about transformation, masculinity, resilience, and purpose....
2026-02-1942 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesMatthew Morton: Trauma, Addiction & Healing Through AyahuascaBare knuckle fighter Matthew Morton joins Front Porch Chronicles for a raw conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, recovery, and finding healing through ayahuasca. This episode explores the mental battles fighters rarely talk about, the weight of unprocessed pain, and what happens when you finally face it. Matthew shares his journey from survival mode to purpose — and how plant medicine helped him reconnect with himself and his future. Special thanks to La Wayra Retreat (run by Sam Believ) and Athletes Journey Home (founded by Ian McCall and assisted by Mark “The Shark” Irwin) for creating this groundbreaking MMA ayahuasca retreat and suppor...
2026-02-1349 min
Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam Believ12 MMA fighters drink Ayahuasca togetherIn this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with a group of MMA fighters, veterans, and researchers from the Athletes Journey Home Foundation. The episode features Ian McCall, Mark “The Shark” Irwin, Luke Jensen, and several fighters including Matthew Morton, Clinton Foshee, Faith Phillips, Jared Fekete, and Fernando Marrero, sharing their stories of trauma, traumatic brain injuries, addiction, military service, and how ayahuasca may support healing and recovery.
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2026-02-101h 33The Front Porch ChroniclesFrom Super Bowl Champion to Purpose-Driven Leader | Bryant McKinnie on Life, Mental Health & Legacy🏆 Bryant McKinnie is a Super Bowl Champion with the Baltimore Ravens, a National Champion with the Miami Hurricanes, and today, a respected entrepreneur and mental health advocate. After a dominant college career and a 12-season NFL journey that culminated in a Super Bowl title, Bryant’s story didn’t end when football did — it evolved. Today, Bryant is focused on impact beyond the field:• Entrepreneur & COO of LetzChat• Founder of the BMajor Foundation• Mental health advocate & keynote speaker• Business leader committed to purpose, healing, and legacy In this powerful episode of **The Front Porch Chronicles****, Bryant opens up about:
2026-01-1552 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesWinning the Title Didn’t End the Work | Major Wright on Healing, Purpose, and Life After FootballMajor Wright joins The Front Porch Chronicles for a raw, honest conversation about what happens after you reach the mountaintop. A national champion and former NFL player, Major opens up about life after football, the identity crisis many athletes face when the game ends, and the deeper work of healing, faith, and becoming a good man beyond the helmet. This episode isn’t about highlights — it’s about purpose.It’s about doing the internal work when the applause fades.And it’s about redefining success when the scoreboard is gone. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, transition...
2026-01-071h 02The Front Porch ChroniclesBigHerc916 No Father Figure, $40, and the Decision That Changed My Life ForeverI was getting straight A’s.My mom was working two jobs.I didn’t have a male role model. I wasn’t trying to be a criminal —I was trying to belong, to be seen, to survive. Watching older guys hustle, I asked one question that led to one decision…and $40 changed my direction fast. This episode isn’t about glorifying mistakes.It’s about how environment, absence, and influence shape young men — often quietly, often fast. If you’ve ever wondered how “good kids” end up on the wrong road…or how easily life can pivot wi...
2025-12-3042 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesLife, Choices, Healing & Evolution with Big Herc916 | The Front Porch ChroniclesOn this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, I sit down with Marcus Timmons for a real conversation about life, the choices we make, and the work required to heal and evolve. Big Herc shares his journey from incarceration to becoming a global voice for accountability, discipline, and second chances. We talk about how decisions compound over time, why healing isn’t weakness, and how true growth demands honesty, structure, and ownership — not excuses. This isn’t about glorifying the past.It’s about learning from it, healing through it, and evolving beyond it. If you’re navigating change, breaking c...
2025-12-2942 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesCoach JB on Growing Up in Compton, Football, Integrity, and the Truth About NIL & the Transfer PortalIn this raw and unfiltered episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, Clinton Foshee sits down with Coach JB (Jason Brown) for a real conversation about life, football, integrity, and accountability in today’s world. Coach JB opens up about growing up in Compton, witnessing the changes in his community, and how football became a way to channel aggression, discipline, and purpose. This conversation goes far beyond the field — touching on fatherhood, relationships, trust, and character. They break down the harsh realities of life and coaching:Why nobody cares about your struggles — and why that truth mattersCoaching as relationship-building, not babysittingLoyalty, trust...
2025-12-1845 minThe Front Porch Chronicles🎧 FRONT PORCH CHRONICLES x SHAKIB SAYYED | Fighting for Faith, Family & the Future of MMA in India 🇮🇳🥊🎧 FRONT PORCH CHRONICLES x SHAKIB SAYYED | Fighting for Faith, Family & the Future of MMA in India 🇮🇳🥊 In this raw and powerful conversation, Indian MMA fighter Shakib Sayyed sits down with Clinton Foshee to talk about chasing his dream in a country where MMA is still fighting for recognition. Shakib opens up about:🔥 Growing up in India and finding purpose through fighting🕌 Balancing faith, culture, and family expectations as a Muslim athlete💪 Why quitting was never an option🎯 His mission to put Indian MMA on the global stage This episode isn’t just about combat — it’s about belief, perseverance, an...
2025-11-1320 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesI Became the Man I Swore I’d Never Be… and Then I Chose to Change.Tonight, I’m not interviewing anyone.Tonight… I’m burying someone.” In this solo episode of Front Porch Chronicles, I walk through the hardest chapter of my life — the moment I realized the version of me built from trauma was the same version destroying everything I loved. I talk about:childhood traumaemotional neglectlearning to be “strong” way too younghow silence and shame shaped my identitybecoming toxic as self-protectionthe day I decided to bury that version of me“He wasn’t a villain… he was a shield.” I share how:fear became angerdistance became defensenumbness became survival…and how healing required a funeral. This...
2025-11-0618 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFrom Little League to Legacy: Brandon Canady on Blood, Sweat & Tears, Basketball & PurposeThis episode is a full-circle moment. I coached Brandon Canady back in Montgomery, Alabama when he was just a quiet, focused kid with big potential — and now he’s a father, basketball coach, and founder of BST (Blood, Sweat & Tears), a clothing brand built on resilience and real life lessons. Brandon went from Brewbaker Tech High School to playing at the University of New Orleans, and today he’s using his story to teach others how to work hard, stay humble, and turn pain into purpose. We talk about:💭 Growing up in Montgomery and being coached hard but loved harder
2025-10-2339 minThe Front Porch Chronicles💥 AJ Silva: Hard Work, Wrestling 🏆 & Giving Back Through Semper Fi 🇺🇸AJ Silva joins me on The Front Porch Chronicles to share his story. Raised on values of 💪 hard work and 🤝 keeping your word, AJ found his calling in wrestling at Servite High, helping capture back-to-back CIF championships 🏅. From coaching his brothers 👊, to leading Corona del Mar’s wrestling team 🏟️, to working with UFC & MMA fighters 🥋🔥 — AJ has become a mentor who builds champions on and off the mat. Now, with Semper Fi Wrestling, AJ and his family give veterans 🇺🇸 a place to heal, grow, and find purpose again. 🙏 This episode is about discipline, legacy, and the love of coaching.#FrontPorchChronicles #AJSilva #Sempe...
2025-10-031h 21The Front Porch ChroniclesShe Lost Her Leg at 19… But Never Lost Her Faith | Marcia Lucas on Resilience & God’s PlanWhen tragedy struck at 19 and Marcia Lucas lost her leg, many would have given up. But instead of letting pain define her, she let God refine her. Raised in a tough environment, Marcia never stopped believing in God’s plan. Through heartbreak, faith, and resilience, she became a teacher, an author, and a living testimony that God can use even the hardest seasons to shape a greater purpose. What started as simple Portuguese lessons for me became so much more. Marcia taught me about strength, real love, and walking closer with God. She’s not just a teacher—she’s a blessi...
2025-09-2559 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFrom Gangs to God: Professor Kenny Tenny’s Journey Through Jiu-Jitsu & RedemptionOn this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, I sit down with my brother and teammate, Professor Kenny Tenny. Kenny’s journey is nothing short of powerful — growing up in a tough environment, running with gangs, and facing struggles most wouldn’t survive. But through Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu and his walk with God, he found redemption, brotherhood, and purpose. This is more than a story about martial arts… it’s about faith, resilience, and transformation.🎧 Tap in, because this conversation will remind you that no matter where you start, there’s always a way to fight your way forward.#FrontPorc...
2025-09-181h 04The Front Porch ChroniclesNate “The Snake” Ray — Shedding Skins: Adoption, Addiction, Jiu-Jitsu & FatherhoodNate “Snake” Ray (IG: @SnakeTheNateMMA) sits on the Front Porch to talk adoption, growing up wild in Lake Elsinore, losing his mom, learning radical empathy for addiction, and how Jiu-Jitsu became therapy. We dig into fatherhood, unconditional love, finding peace in chaos, and why he fights calm, not angry. We close with his Vegas quick finish and the next one: Sept 26 — San Diego, The Observatory (North Park). Guest: Nate “Snake” Ray — @SnakeTheNateMMAHost: Clinton Foshee — @southernrealtorinoc | @therealfrontporchchronicles Highlights:Lord-of-the-Flies childhood → gratitude and gritThe porch epiphany after lossJiu-Jitsu as therapy (and why calm beats rage)Fatherhood, legacy, and showing up with uncondit...
2025-09-111h 01The Front Porch ChroniclesBrooke Evans: From Addiction to Bare-Knuckle RedemptionIn this episode of Front Porch Chronicles, I sit down with Brooke Evans (@bareknucklebrooke) to unpack a story of survival, struggle, and strength. We talk about her childhood roots, the years lost in addiction, the breakthrough that turned her life around, and how stepping into the bare-knuckle fight world became a symbol of redemption. Brooke’s journey proves that scars don’t define you — they refine you. Listen in for one of the rawest conversations yet.#FrontPorchChronicles #BareKnuckleBrooke #AddictionRecovery #FighterMindset #RedemptionStory #KnuckleUp #RealTalkPodcast #PodcastLife #CombatSportsFamily #FightForYourLife #BareKnuckleBoxing #OvercomeAddiction #RecoveryWarrior #FighterSpirit #PodcastCommunity #RawAndReal #bkfcBecome a supporter of thi...
2025-09-0452 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFleaRoy Brown | Jiu Jitsu, PGF, Alabama Twisters & Coaching Kids Beyond Small-Town StrugglesIn this episode of The Front Porch Chronicles, host Clinton Foshee sits down with FleaRoy Brown — jiu jitsu athlete, PGF competitor, and part-owner of Alabama Twisters. FleaRoy opens up about life on the mats, building a gym in Alabama, and the struggles that shaped him. From his larger-than-life personality to his commitment to the kids he coaches, FleaRoy makes it clear: everything he does is for them. 🎙 What we cover:– Jiu Jitsu, PGF, and the grind of competition– Owning part of Alabama Twisters and building community– Life struggles and chasing purpose beyond small-town New Hope, AL– Coaching kids...
2025-08-2856 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFrom Chaos to Courage: Amberlee Cuaresma’s Journey of Survival, Advocacy & Healing | Front Porch ChroniclesAmberlee Cuaresma’s story is one of survival, strength, and raw truth. She grew up in a world of violence and trauma, raised in a Hells Angel household where survival meant impossible choices no child should face. Despite everything, she rose above—becoming a certified victims advocate and self-defense instructor, using her pain to empower others. But life dealt her another devastating blow. Last year, Amberlee faced the unimaginable when she walked in to find her 22-year-old son had taken his own life. This conversation is about resilience, the weight of grief, and the fight to keep going when the worl...
2025-08-2142 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesBreaking Chains & Throwing Hands: Anthony Yost on Fatherhood, Faith & Bare Knuckle FightingBKFC fighter Anthony Yost joins The Front Porch Chronicles for a conversation that goes far beyond the ring. We talk about the grit it takes to be a present father, the courage to break generational curses, and the heart required to battle both in life and in bare knuckle fighting. This is raw, real, and unfiltered — the kind of talk you won’t hear anywhere else.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more real conversations every week. #AnthonyYost #BKFC #BareKnuckleFighting #FrontPorchChronicles #Fatherhood #BreakingCurses #RealTalk #LifeLessonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support...
2025-08-1427 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesCollege Roommates, Parking Lot Fights & HBCU Talent Shows 😂 | Brotherhood, Growth & Real Talk 💯From Alabama State University to fatherhood, therapy, and growth — this one’s for the real ones. I sat down with my college roommate from ASU to revisit:➡️ Our infamous parking lot squabble 🥊➡️ The time I (the white guy) shut down the HBCU talent show with some smooth moves 🕺➡️ How an HBCU shaped us into men of purpose 🎓➡️ The way therapy helped us evolve emotionally 🧠➡️ What we’re still learning as fathers 👨👧👦➡️ And how we’re just out here… living our best lives 🙌 This episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt — filled with brotherhood, vulnerability, and the kind of laughs only 20+ years of friendship can bring. L...
2025-08-0754 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesJulius “Juice Box” Walker: From Small-Town Stardom to the UFC — And the Fight That Changed EverythingJulius “Juice Box” Walker joins Clinton Foshee on The Front Porch Chronicles for a raw, honest conversation about growing up in Springfield, Missouri, becoming a hometown hero on the basketball court, and chasing greatness inside the cage. He shares:How he became Springfield’s all-time leading scorerThe transition from college basketball at Drury to MMAHis rise to 6–0 as a pro fighterWhat it felt like to lose his UFC debut by split decisionWhy family, faith, and fatherhood keep him grounded through it allThis isn’t just another fighter story — it’s a real one.This is about hunger, humility, and what it me...
2025-08-0144 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFrom the Fire to Faith: Brad Overand’s Journey of Grit, Grace & Growth | Front Porch Chronicles 🔥🙏Too many people walk through life feeling invisible — like their story doesn’t matter unless it’s polished, perfect, or profitable. But not here. This week on Front Porch Chronicles, elite trainer and former #unlv football player Brad Overand drops the mask and gets real about:⚡️ Navigating identity beyond athletics💥 Facing burnout and rebuilding with purpose🙏 How faith carried him through the fire If you’ve ever struggled with self-worth, setbacks, or finding your calling—this one’s for you. Pull up a chair. The porch is open.#FrontPorchChronicles #BradOverand #FaithAndGrit #RealTalk #ChristianPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #faith #grit...
2025-07-2436 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesFaith, Fists & the Fight to Be Free — Cody F’ing Vidal on Healing, Hypnosis & BKFC PhillyWhat happens when a bare-knuckle fighter, certified hypnotherapist, and spiritual warrior sits down to talk real life? In this powerful episode of Front Porch Chronicles, Cody F’ing Vidal (@vidal.visions) joins host Clinton Foshee (@southernrealtorinoc) for a raw and unfiltered conversation on: 💥 Healing deep trauma and breaking generational cycles🧠 How hypnosis became his tool for transformation✝️ Finding faith after hitting rock bottom🥊 Preparing for war at BKFC Philadelphia on July 25👊 Why this fight isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual Cody doesn’t just fight in the ring—he fights for peace, purpose, and the people he loves. Whether you...
2025-07-1741 minThe Front Porch Chronicles🎙️ Front Porch Chronicles | Season 2 Ep 2— Mark “The Shark” Irwin: Life After the Cage 🦈What happens when the spotlight fades? In this episode, pro fighter Mark “The Shark” Irwin gets real about life after the cage—mental health, identity, and his mission with Athletes Journey Home, a nonprofit helping athletes transition into their next chapter. We talk legacy, ego, and what it means to keep fighting when the crowd’s gone.🎧 Tap in. This one’s different. #FrontPorchChronicles #MarkTheSharkIrwin #AthletesJourneyHome #LifeAfterFighting #Podcast #FighterMindset #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness#HealingInProgressBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-front-porch-chronicles--5999017/support.🎧 Front Porch Chronicles — real conversations on healing, growth, f...
2025-07-1721 minThe Front Porch ChroniclesSeason 2 Ep 1 Ruben “Bad Boy” Warr: Retired from the Cage, Hungry for What’s Next 🔥This week on Front Porch Chronicles, we sit down with the one and only Ruben “Bad Boy” Warr — and this ain’t just a fight story. Ruben opens up about retiring from combat sports, walking away from the cage on his terms, and stepping into a new chapter:💼 building a successful business,💍 getting married, and 🔮 figuring out what legacy looks like beyond the fight game. We talk mindset shifts, real-life transitions, and what it means to evolve as a man when the spotlight fades. From throwing hands to throwing himself into a new purpose, this one’s raw, honest, and full of game. 📍I...
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