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  • From Spray Paint to Pinstripes: The Remarkable Journey of Ray Negron
    Nov 19 2025

    Rob Semerano and Jessica Curtis sit down with Ray Negron—author, former Yankees executive, and one-time teenage graffiti artist whose life changed the day George Steinbrenner caught him in the act. Negron shares the extraordinary twists that took him from a Bronx holding cell to the Yankee clubhouse, where players and mentors shaped his faith and purpose. His story is a testament to second chances, gratitude, and the unexpected places where true transformation begins.

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    33 min
  • Never Fly Solo: Leadership Lessons from Fighter Pilot Waldo Waldman
    Nov 12 2025

    Lieutenant Colonel Waldo Waldman joins Jessica Curtis to share how lessons from 65 combat missions translate into leadership, teamwork, and courage under pressure. A Hall of Fame speaker and bestselling author of Never Fly Solo, Waldo reveals how facing fear, building trust, and finding your “wingmen” can change both your career and your life. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with courage, humility, and purpose—whether in the cockpit or the boardroom.

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    23 min
  • Tom Faggione: Faith, Family, and the Lessons of Team Sports
    Nov 5 2025

    Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with Tom Faggione for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and community. From the life lessons of Little League to the responsibilities of public service, Tom shares how faith, family, and teamwork shape his approach to every challenge. Together, they explore what it means to get up after setbacks, lead with humility, and strive each day to be just one degree better.

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    49 min
  • Brian Rollman: Teaching Beyond the Textbook
    Oct 29 2025

    Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with longtime Port Jervis educator and coach Brian Rollman, whose classroom—known to generations of students as “Club 110”—has been a haven of positivity and purpose for nearly three decades. Rollman reflects on how empathy, humor, and vulnerability have shaped his approach to teaching and coaching in an era of constant distraction. From overcoming the isolation of COVID to inspiring students long after graduation, his story is a powerful reminder that the best lessons in life aren’t always found in the curriculum.

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    41 min
  • Evan Mack: Transforming Communities Through the Power of Music
    Oct 22 2025

    Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano talk with composer and educator Evan Mack, founder of We Are Instrumental, a nonprofit providing quality instruments and music opportunities to underserved schools. Inspired by his son’s observation of classmates playing on broken instruments, Evan turned compassion into action—launching a movement that now spans across the Adirondack region. From Carnegie Hall to rural classrooms, this conversation explores how music can open doors, fuel dreams, and change lives.

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    26 min
  • Bob Sellers: Lessons From Baseball, Broadcasting, and Positivity
    Oct 15 2025

    Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with Emmy-winning journalist and author Bob Sellers, whose career has taken him from the baseball diamond to the anchor desk at Fox, CNBC, MSNBC, and beyond. Bob reflects on resilience, the lessons baseball taught him about failure and persistence, and how passion fueled his path into journalism. With stories of sports, news, and life perspective, this conversation highlights the power of attitude and positivity in shaping success.

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    41 min
  • The Banach Brothers: Wrestling, Resilience, and Brotherhood
    Oct 8 2025

    Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano sit down with Olympic champions Ed and Lou Banach, alongside their brother Steve, a decorated U.S. Army Ranger. Together, the brothers share how faith, family, and failure shaped their journeys from childhood hardship to Olympic gold and military service. Their story is one of perseverance, teamwork, and the belief that adversity can forge extraordinary strength.

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    47 min
  • Mike Desmond: Building Community Through Little League
    Oct 1 2025

    Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano talk with Mike Desmond, president of Brick Little League and District 18, whose lifelong love of baseball grew from the fields where he once played as a kid. Mike shares stories from his time with the Yankees and Mets, the lessons of coaching, and the challenges of balancing parents, players, and community spirit. From live-streamed games to programs that bring families together, his work shows how youth sports can shape character and create lasting impact.

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    26 min