Amazing Americans Guests
Amazing Americans guests come from all walks of life.
They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Their stories will move you. They will inspire you.
They might very well get you off your couch.
They won't leave you alone!
They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Their stories will move you. They will inspire you.
They might very well get you off your couch.
They won't leave you alone!
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Brent Pease
The ultimate story of brotherly love began when Kyle Pease, who has Cerebal Palsy, asked his older if he, too, could be a triathlete. Older brother Kyle refused to say no to his sibling, and together they figured out a way to do triathlons as one. The incredible journey led the Pease brothers to become the first "push assisted" brother duo to complete the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon
Airdate: October 20, 2019
Website: kylepeasefoundation.org
The ultimate story of brotherly love began when Kyle Pease, who has Cerebal Palsy, asked his older if he, too, could be a triathlete. Older brother Kyle refused to say no to his sibling, and together they figured out a way to do triathlons as one. The incredible journey led the Pease brothers to become the first "push assisted" brother duo to complete the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon
Airdate: October 20, 2019
Website: kylepeasefoundation.org
PAST GUESTS
Susie Krabacher
Susie Krabacher is a former Playboy Centerfold who started, and now operates, an orphanage in Haiti. Her glamorous Playboy life collapsed, only to be rebuilt in the slums of Port A Prince, Haiti. Hear Susie's journey through a childhood of sex abuse, to the Playboy Mansion, to rock bottom. And then, after a journey to Haiti, hear how she found her life's purpose. Come with Susie on her journey and hear how she redefined the "American Dream."
Airdate: January 13, 2019 (Susie's interview can be found by clicking on "Schedule")
Susie's Website: haitichildren.org
Haiti Children Twitter: @MercyandSharing
Susie Krabacher is a former Playboy Centerfold who started, and now operates, an orphanage in Haiti. Her glamorous Playboy life collapsed, only to be rebuilt in the slums of Port A Prince, Haiti. Hear Susie's journey through a childhood of sex abuse, to the Playboy Mansion, to rock bottom. And then, after a journey to Haiti, hear how she found her life's purpose. Come with Susie on her journey and hear how she redefined the "American Dream."
Airdate: January 13, 2019 (Susie's interview can be found by clicking on "Schedule")
Susie's Website: haitichildren.org
Haiti Children Twitter: @MercyandSharing
Jamie Nieto
Jamie Nieto is two time U.S. Olympian in the High Jump, whose world was shattered when an accident caused complete paralysis. Confined to a wheelchair, he vowed to himself he would one day walk his bride down the aisle. And he did just that! Today, he writes movie scripts by dictating into his Smartphone. Hear Jamie's journey. You will be amazed!
Airdate: January 20, 2019
Jamie's website: jamienieto.com
Jamie's Twitter: @JamieNieto
Trish Downing
A national calibur cyclist and triathlete, Trish was hit by car during a training ride, resulting in her becoming a parapalygic. But what she has done since that day is truly remarkable. The Denver native has excelled in several sports, including triathlon. Among a long list of accomplishments, Trish became the first female parapalygic to complete an Ironman Distance triathlon. She completed the the 2.4 mile swim by doing the backstroke, the 112 bicycle in her handcycle and 26.2 miles from her wheelchair. Hear Trish's humble yet incredibly motivating story of tragedy to triumph.
Airdate: February 3, 2019
Trish's website: trishdowning.com
Matt Elliott & Justin Garrity
Two Raliegh, NC young men with college degrees, great jobs and great families, seperately fall into a world of drug and alcohol addiction. They meet each other in rehab, and decide to spend the rest of thier lives helping others beat their addictions. And they are doing it in a very unique way. Through running. Come with them on thier journey through the incredibly dark world of drug abuse, then to a world of personal achievment and tremendous meaning.
Airdate: February 10, 2019
Matt & Justin's running club website: oakcityrecoveryrunclub.com
Oak City Recovery Club Twitter: @OakCityRRC
Two Raliegh, NC young men with college degrees, great jobs and great families, seperately fall into a world of drug and alcohol addiction. They meet each other in rehab, and decide to spend the rest of thier lives helping others beat their addictions. And they are doing it in a very unique way. Through running. Come with them on thier journey through the incredibly dark world of drug abuse, then to a world of personal achievment and tremendous meaning.
Airdate: February 10, 2019
Matt & Justin's running club website: oakcityrecoveryrunclub.com
Oak City Recovery Club Twitter: @OakCityRRC
Anthony Robles
No need for a big bio. The picture says it all! An NCAA National Wrestling Champion - with one leg!
Anthony's website: anthonyrobles.com
Airdate: February 17, 2019
Anthony's twitter: @arobles124
No need for a big bio. The picture says it all! An NCAA National Wrestling Champion - with one leg!
Anthony's website: anthonyrobles.com
Airdate: February 17, 2019
Anthony's twitter: @arobles124
Jim Abbott
In a sport, baseball, where "good hands" are absolutely critical, Jim Abbott had only one. He was born without a right hand, but that fact never stopped Abbott from achieving. In fact, it never really even slowed him down. He was a Major League pitcher, and a very good one, playing 10 seasons at the big league level. His glove flip, from the right forearm stub to his left hand, became almost legendary. Come with us through Jim's journey from being ridiculed on the playground as a child, to Major League Baseball All-Star.
Airdate: February 24, 2019
Jim's Website: jimabbott.net
Jim's Twitter: @jabbottum31
In a sport, baseball, where "good hands" are absolutely critical, Jim Abbott had only one. He was born without a right hand, but that fact never stopped Abbott from achieving. In fact, it never really even slowed him down. He was a Major League pitcher, and a very good one, playing 10 seasons at the big league level. His glove flip, from the right forearm stub to his left hand, became almost legendary. Come with us through Jim's journey from being ridiculed on the playground as a child, to Major League Baseball All-Star.
Airdate: February 24, 2019
Jim's Website: jimabbott.net
Jim's Twitter: @jabbottum31
Bryan Sederwall
Bryan Sederwall is the founder and Executive Director of the Denver Dream Center. The Denver Dream Center is a community outreach program designed to transform and restore broken lives. And it has been wildly successful in doing just that. "Pastor B" and his team connect with people that others sometimes fail to remember, those affected by poverty, drug addiction, imprisonment, gangs, homelessness, and sex trafficking. Come with Bryan as he tells unfathomable stories of rescuing kids from crack houses and women from sex trafficking rings. His love for these people with move you!
Airdate: March 3, 2019
Denver Dream Center Website: denverdreamcenter.org
DDC Twitter: @DENDreamCenter
Bryan Sederwall is the founder and Executive Director of the Denver Dream Center. The Denver Dream Center is a community outreach program designed to transform and restore broken lives. And it has been wildly successful in doing just that. "Pastor B" and his team connect with people that others sometimes fail to remember, those affected by poverty, drug addiction, imprisonment, gangs, homelessness, and sex trafficking. Come with Bryan as he tells unfathomable stories of rescuing kids from crack houses and women from sex trafficking rings. His love for these people with move you!
Airdate: March 3, 2019
Denver Dream Center Website: denverdreamcenter.org
DDC Twitter: @DENDreamCenter
Jessica Cox
This young woman from Tucson is going to have you shaking your head in amazement. Jessica Cox is the first and only person with no arms to become a licensed pilot. She flies a single engine plane with her feet, one foot on the pedals and one on the yoke. She also plays the piano, types 25 words per minute and texts like a champ. She has a driver's license with no restrictions, ties her shoes and effortlessly puts in and removes her contacts. Get ready to be completely moved by this Amazing American!
Airdate: March 10, 2019
Jessica's website: jessicacox.com
Jessica's twitter: @jess_feet
This young woman from Tucson is going to have you shaking your head in amazement. Jessica Cox is the first and only person with no arms to become a licensed pilot. She flies a single engine plane with her feet, one foot on the pedals and one on the yoke. She also plays the piano, types 25 words per minute and texts like a champ. She has a driver's license with no restrictions, ties her shoes and effortlessly puts in and removes her contacts. Get ready to be completely moved by this Amazing American!
Airdate: March 10, 2019
Jessica's website: jessicacox.com
Jessica's twitter: @jess_feet
Clayton Nattier
This amazing American is going to make you feel like a proud American! Clayton Nattier is a 96 year old WWII veteran who tells his story with near perfect recall and grand articulation. He was a B17 Bomber pilot who was shot down over Germany and taken prisoner by the Nazis. He nearly starved to death in a German prison camp but managed to survive the ordeal and become part of "The Greatest Generation."
Airdate: March 17, 2019
Info Website: www.americanairmuseum.com/person/33474
This amazing American is going to make you feel like a proud American! Clayton Nattier is a 96 year old WWII veteran who tells his story with near perfect recall and grand articulation. He was a B17 Bomber pilot who was shot down over Germany and taken prisoner by the Nazis. He nearly starved to death in a German prison camp but managed to survive the ordeal and become part of "The Greatest Generation."
Airdate: March 17, 2019
Info Website: www.americanairmuseum.com/person/33474
Erik Weihenmayer
Just when you thought something was completely impossible, along comes the story of Erik Weinmayer. Born with a disease that causes eventual blindness, Erik made it to age 15 before he became completely sightless. Living in total darkness, he became a wrestling coach and a middle school teacher. He then took up rock climbing. And completely redefined what is possible for a blind person. In 2001, incredibly, Erik became the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He went on to complete the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on all seven continents. He has written three books and has been featured in three films. Today Erik is a highly sought after motivational speaker. Come with Erik as he expertly tells his mind boggling story. You will be better for it!
Airdate: March 24, 2019
Erik's website: erikweihenmayer.com
Just when you thought something was completely impossible, along comes the story of Erik Weinmayer. Born with a disease that causes eventual blindness, Erik made it to age 15 before he became completely sightless. Living in total darkness, he became a wrestling coach and a middle school teacher. He then took up rock climbing. And completely redefined what is possible for a blind person. In 2001, incredibly, Erik became the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He went on to complete the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on all seven continents. He has written three books and has been featured in three films. Today Erik is a highly sought after motivational speaker. Come with Erik as he expertly tells his mind boggling story. You will be better for it!
Airdate: March 24, 2019
Erik's website: erikweihenmayer.com
Renee Napier
What would you do with a person, who, one night, drove his car drunk - and killed your daughter? What would you do with the man responsible for taking the life of the person you loved more than anyone on earth? Would you condemn him, resign yourself to the fact that the anger and hatred toward him would never cease? Or would you forgive him? And then dedicate the rest of your life to working with him to try prevent similiar tragedies? That's exactly what happened to Renee Napier. And the the latter is exactly what she did about it. Hear Renee tell the story of the death of her beloved daughter Meagan, and then of how she moved forward in an trulyamazing way. Its is moving and powerful story of grace and forgiveness.
Airdate: April 7, 2019
Renee's website: themeagananapierfoundation.com
What would you do with a person, who, one night, drove his car drunk - and killed your daughter? What would you do with the man responsible for taking the life of the person you loved more than anyone on earth? Would you condemn him, resign yourself to the fact that the anger and hatred toward him would never cease? Or would you forgive him? And then dedicate the rest of your life to working with him to try prevent similiar tragedies? That's exactly what happened to Renee Napier. And the the latter is exactly what she did about it. Hear Renee tell the story of the death of her beloved daughter Meagan, and then of how she moved forward in an trulyamazing way. Its is moving and powerful story of grace and forgiveness.
Airdate: April 7, 2019
Renee's website: themeagananapierfoundation.com
Andy Lowry
What do you do when the high school you teach and coach football at is rocked by a massive shooting? When one of your teaching colleagues, as well as one of your own players, is murdered in the tragedy? If you are Andy Lowry, you pick up the pieces and you move forward. If you are Andy Lowry, you rally and motivate and love on your players. And win a state championship a few months later! Hear the absolutely incredible story of the 1999 Columbine High School Football Championship. Straight from its head coach!
Airdate: April 21, 2019
Andy's website: columbinefootball.com
What do you do when the high school you teach and coach football at is rocked by a massive shooting? When one of your teaching colleagues, as well as one of your own players, is murdered in the tragedy? If you are Andy Lowry, you pick up the pieces and you move forward. If you are Andy Lowry, you rally and motivate and love on your players. And win a state championship a few months later! Hear the absolutely incredible story of the 1999 Columbine High School Football Championship. Straight from its head coach!
Airdate: April 21, 2019
Andy's website: columbinefootball.com
Micah McElveen
This man will rock your world with his story. Micah McElveen became a quadrapalegic after a surfing accident, only to completely baffle the world by not only coming out of a wheelchair, but becoming a college soccer player. Then, a trip to Africa completely changed his life and his purpose forever. And what he is doing for the poor in Third World Countries is truly amazing.
Airdate: April 28, 2019
Website: vaporministries.org
https://yellowhammernews.com/one-mans-life-altering-event-leads-to-sylacauga-ministry-hope-for-others-halfway-around-the-world/
This man will rock your world with his story. Micah McElveen became a quadrapalegic after a surfing accident, only to completely baffle the world by not only coming out of a wheelchair, but becoming a college soccer player. Then, a trip to Africa completely changed his life and his purpose forever. And what he is doing for the poor in Third World Countries is truly amazing.
Airdate: April 28, 2019
Website: vaporministries.org
https://yellowhammernews.com/one-mans-life-altering-event-leads-to-sylacauga-ministry-hope-for-others-halfway-around-the-world/
Rich Dixon
This is an ordinary man doing extraordinary things. Rich Dixon fell off the roof of his house 32 years ago, an accident that caused almost complete paralysis. Confined to a wheelchair, he wanted to give up on his life, until two friends convinced him to try a handcycle. And what has happened since that moment is truly incredible! Today, Rich cranks his handcycle for sex trade victims - and has inspired thousands of others to do the same.
Airdate: May 5, 2019
Website: frontrangefreedomtour.org
This is an ordinary man doing extraordinary things. Rich Dixon fell off the roof of his house 32 years ago, an accident that caused almost complete paralysis. Confined to a wheelchair, he wanted to give up on his life, until two friends convinced him to try a handcycle. And what has happened since that moment is truly incredible! Today, Rich cranks his handcycle for sex trade victims - and has inspired thousands of others to do the same.
Airdate: May 5, 2019
Website: frontrangefreedomtour.org
Dick Beardsley
Many call the 1982 Boston Marathon the greatest race in that event's great hsitory.
Virtual unknown Dick Beardsley dueled the great Alberto Salazar to the dramatic finish.
That day completely changed the life of Dick Beardsley - and not all for the good.
No fewer than five serious accidents, a drug addiction and conviction and the death of
his son, shattered the life of this Minnesotan. Come with Dick as he picks up the pieces
of his broken past and runs back to victory.
Airdate: May 12, 20 dickbeardsley.com
Lori Poland
36 years ago, Lori Poland survived one of ugliest, most hideous crimes one could imagine. As a three year old, she was abducted from her front lawn, taken to the mountains outside Denver, raped, and then dumped into the pit of a toilet of an abandoned outhouse. Somehow, she survived for three and half days, before being discovered by hikers. Come with us as Lori shares her incredible ordeal, and more importantly, the healing she has experienced, along with the healing she is providing, today, for abused children.
Airdate: May 19, 2019
Loris website: endcan.org
W. Mitchell
If we live long enough, we ARE going to be hit by tragedy. But how about when one goes through two extremely tragic, near death experiences, within four years? That was the case for W. Mitchell. He survived a motorcycle crash that burned over 60% of his body. Then he survived a plane crash that left him a parapalygic. And what he has done AFTER and WITH those two tragedies is mind-boggling! The former Mayor of Crested Butte, CO will rock you with his incredible story! Airdate: May 26, 2019 Mitchell's website wmitchell.com
If we live long enough, we ARE going to be hit by tragedy. But how about when one goes through two extremely tragic, near death experiences, within four years? That was the case for W. Mitchell. He survived a motorcycle crash that burned over 60% of his body. Then he survived a plane crash that left him a parapalygic. And what he has done AFTER and WITH those two tragedies is mind-boggling! The former Mayor of Crested Butte, CO will rock you with his incredible story! Airdate: May 26, 2019 Mitchell's website wmitchell.com
Jan Brown
Jan Brown's life mission began with tragedy. A flight attendant on a crippled commercial airliner headed toward a crash landing, she told a mother to place her young son on the floor of the plane for the emergency landing. The boy died in the tragedy. What has followed for Jan Lohr is a 30 year crusade to prevent that from ever happening again.
Airdate: June2, 2019
Jan Brown's life mission began with tragedy. A flight attendant on a crippled commercial airliner headed toward a crash landing, she told a mother to place her young son on the floor of the plane for the emergency landing. The boy died in the tragedy. What has followed for Jan Lohr is a 30 year crusade to prevent that from ever happening again.
Airdate: June2, 2019
Jim Cederberg
It started with a trip to Kenya to simply introduce kids to the sport of baseball. But what that experiecne has led to for Jim Cederberg is truly remarkable.
Airdate: June9, 2019
websites: humanitythroughbaseball.org
hhchildren.org
Jeff Brodsky
Nine yeaars ago, Jeff Brodsky, at a garbage dump in Cambodia, was moved by the literally hundreds of kids living in the dump. He noticed every child had one thing in common. Each was without shoes. That day he took his own shoes off - and has never put them back on. Jeff Brodsky is the founder of JOY International and perhaps the world's fiercest fighter of child sex trafficking.
Airdate: June 16, 2019
website: joy.org
Nine yeaars ago, Jeff Brodsky, at a garbage dump in Cambodia, was moved by the literally hundreds of kids living in the dump. He noticed every child had one thing in common. Each was without shoes. That day he took his own shoes off - and has never put them back on. Jeff Brodsky is the founder of JOY International and perhaps the world's fiercest fighter of child sex trafficking.
Airdate: June 16, 2019
website: joy.org
Sean Swarner
Sean Swarner is a two time cancer survivor who became the first and only cancer survivor to achieve the "Explorer's Grand Slam," summitting the highest mountain on all seven continents, plus trekking to the South and North Poles. He was told it was phsiologically impossible to climb Mount Everest with one lung. He didn't listen. The documentary about his life, True North, will soon be released. Come with Sean on a journey that blow your mind with its impossibility!
Airdate: January 6, 2019 (Sean's interview can be found by clicking on "Schedule")
Sean's Website: seanswarner.com
Sean's Twitter: @SeanSwarner
Sean Swarner is a two time cancer survivor who became the first and only cancer survivor to achieve the "Explorer's Grand Slam," summitting the highest mountain on all seven continents, plus trekking to the South and North Poles. He was told it was phsiologically impossible to climb Mount Everest with one lung. He didn't listen. The documentary about his life, True North, will soon be released. Come with Sean on a journey that blow your mind with its impossibility!
Airdate: January 6, 2019 (Sean's interview can be found by clicking on "Schedule")
Sean's Website: seanswarner.com
Sean's Twitter: @SeanSwarner
John McCollum
When Johm McCullom and his wife decided to adopt a child from Vietnam, they had no idea the experience would completely change thier lives. And they certainly never dreamed it would change the lives of thousands of destitute children, as well. John McCollum is the co-founder and Executive Director of Asia's Hope, an organization that provides home style care for orphaned kids at high risk of exploitation, in Southeast Asia.
When Johm McCullom and his wife decided to adopt a child from Vietnam, they had no idea the experience would completely change thier lives. And they certainly never dreamed it would change the lives of thousands of destitute children, as well. John McCollum is the co-founder and Executive Director of Asia's Hope, an organization that provides home style care for orphaned kids at high risk of exploitation, in Southeast Asia.
Zack Golditch
Like so many teenagers, Zack Golditch decided one summer night in 2012 that he wanted to see a movie. He was big fan of the Batman films and decided to attend the midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises. Little did he know there was another man at the same Aurora, CO theatre that night, a man intending to kill as many peopke as he could. The man threw tear gas and then unloaded with multiple weapons. 12 people were killed. Golditch was one of 7o others hit by bullets. He survived the mass shooting even though he was shot in the head. And he not only survived but went on to realize his dream of playing in the NFL!
Like so many teenagers, Zack Golditch decided one summer night in 2012 that he wanted to see a movie. He was big fan of the Batman films and decided to attend the midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises. Little did he know there was another man at the same Aurora, CO theatre that night, a man intending to kill as many peopke as he could. The man threw tear gas and then unloaded with multiple weapons. 12 people were killed. Golditch was one of 7o others hit by bullets. He survived the mass shooting even though he was shot in the head. And he not only survived but went on to realize his dream of playing in the NFL!
Amy Van Dyken
She is one of the most successful Olympic athletes in history. She owns no fewer than eight gold medals. Her athletic success, along with her energy, passion and competitive drive made her one of the most enduring athletes in American sports history. But then life as she knew it completely changed after an ATV accident five years ago. An accident that nearly took her life. But today, the fire is back for Amy Van Dyken. And might be burning hotter than ever!
She is one of the most successful Olympic athletes in history. She owns no fewer than eight gold medals. Her athletic success, along with her energy, passion and competitive drive made her one of the most enduring athletes in American sports history. But then life as she knew it completely changed after an ATV accident five years ago. An accident that nearly took her life. But today, the fire is back for Amy Van Dyken. And might be burning hotter than ever!
Bryce Matteson
Bryce Matteson was a college athlete, a Track & Field competitor at a small school in Indiana. He figured his competitive running days were over after college, until he went on a trip overseas and saw the that a lack of access to clean water was literally killing people. Daily. So he took up running again, to try to help the global water crises. To the tune of an incredible 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks!
Airdate: July 28
Website: healingwaters.org
Bryce Matteson was a college athlete, a Track & Field competitor at a small school in Indiana. He figured his competitive running days were over after college, until he went on a trip overseas and saw the that a lack of access to clean water was literally killing people. Daily. So he took up running again, to try to help the global water crises. To the tune of an incredible 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks!
Airdate: July 28
Website: healingwaters.org
Tammy Krause
It's every parent’s absolute worst nightmare. Your young child has an illness. A serious illness, one that might take his or her life. In the case Tammy Krause, the child was her daughter, and just 5 years old. Gabby Krause was found with a malignant tumor in her head one day before her 5th birthday. She left the world not long after. Gabby Krause would leave the world- but she also left the world a gift. A gift her mom Tammy carries on to this day.
Airdate: August 4, 2019
Website: bagsoffun.org
It's every parent’s absolute worst nightmare. Your young child has an illness. A serious illness, one that might take his or her life. In the case Tammy Krause, the child was her daughter, and just 5 years old. Gabby Krause was found with a malignant tumor in her head one day before her 5th birthday. She left the world not long after. Gabby Krause would leave the world- but she also left the world a gift. A gift her mom Tammy carries on to this day.
Airdate: August 4, 2019
Website: bagsoffun.org
Dave Stevens
He was born with no legs. Yet what Dave Stevens has done without them is truly remarkable. He was a three sport athlete in high school, setting and still holding Arizona state records in two different sports. Then, incredibly, he competed in three sports in college. And maybe just as impressive as his athletic achievements, are his zest, passion for life and his quest to live it to its absolute fullest.
Airdate: August 11, 2019
Website: davestevensspeaks.org
Clay Dyer
He was born with no legs. He has no arm on his left side and a stub on the other. So he has no fingers. Yet Clay Dyer is a fisherman. He is a professional fisherman. And one of the very best in the world!
Airdate: August 25, 2019
Website: claydyerfishing.com
He was born with no legs. He has no arm on his left side and a stub on the other. So he has no fingers. Yet Clay Dyer is a fisherman. He is a professional fisherman. And one of the very best in the world!
Airdate: August 25, 2019
Website: claydyerfishing.com
Tom Southall
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He was born with one arm! Yet Tom Southall is one of the greatest athletes in Colorado history. He was a star in football, basketball and track and ranked third all-time in the state in career rushing yards when he graduated. Southall is a 2019 inductee into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. His determination and humility will capture you!
Airdate: September 1, 2019
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He was born with one arm! Yet Tom Southall is one of the greatest athletes in Colorado history. He was a star in football, basketball and track and ranked third all-time in the state in career rushing yards when he graduated. Southall is a 2019 inductee into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. His determination and humility will capture you!
Airdate: September 1, 2019
Jamie Ketchum
Jamie Ketchum survived a car accident that was as horrific as one could possibly fathom. A dump truck blew a tire on I-25 in Denver and slammed into the SUV driven by her husband and occupied by her and her parents. Her father died in the accident, her mother and husband both seriously injured. Jamie barely survived, was burnt on an astonding 95% of her body and had both legs and an arm amputated. She spent a record 425 days in a Denver hospital.
Airdate: September 8, 2019
Jamie Ketchum survived a car accident that was as horrific as one could possibly fathom. A dump truck blew a tire on I-25 in Denver and slammed into the SUV driven by her husband and occupied by her and her parents. Her father died in the accident, her mother and husband both seriously injured. Jamie barely survived, was burnt on an astonding 95% of her body and had both legs and an arm amputated. She spent a record 425 days in a Denver hospital.
Airdate: September 8, 2019
Noah Fredenburg
He saw a need and developed a passion. The drive was to help underpriviledged kids, especially those in foster care systems in the United States. The passion was so strong that he started running. Really runnng. Running all the way across the country. Noah Fredenberg did 121 marathons in 121 days!
Airdate: September 22, 2019
Website: wemeus.org
Jason Kuhn
Jason Kuhn's dream was to be a major league baseball player. From the age of four, it was all he ever wanted to do. He was on that path until his senior year in college, when it was all taken away. Only to be replaced by something more noble and much more meaningful, the honor of serving his country as U.S. Navy Seal!
Airdate: September 29, 2019
Website: stonewall-solutions.com
Jason Kuhn's dream was to be a major league baseball player. From the age of four, it was all he ever wanted to do. He was on that path until his senior year in college, when it was all taken away. Only to be replaced by something more noble and much more meaningful, the honor of serving his country as U.S. Navy Seal!
Airdate: September 29, 2019
Website: stonewall-solutions.com
Danny Chew
He was one of the world's best endurance cyclists. He's a former professional road racer who turned to ultra-cycling and won the grueling Race Across America twice. He set a personal goal of riding 1 million miles. He almost got there. A cycling crash in 2016 left him paralyzed from the chest down. Today, Danny Chew is pushing to those 1 million miles from a hand cycle.
Airdate: October 6, 2019
Website: dannychew.com
He was one of the world's best endurance cyclists. He's a former professional road racer who turned to ultra-cycling and won the grueling Race Across America twice. He set a personal goal of riding 1 million miles. He almost got there. A cycling crash in 2016 left him paralyzed from the chest down. Today, Danny Chew is pushing to those 1 million miles from a hand cycle.
Airdate: October 6, 2019
Website: dannychew.com
Mike Eruzione
He was a member of perhaps the most famous team in American Sports History. The captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team, who also scored the winning goal in the "Miracle On Ice" game, the improbable victory over the Soviet Union, that led to the gold medal.
Airdate: October 13
He was a member of perhaps the most famous team in American Sports History. The captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team, who also scored the winning goal in the "Miracle On Ice" game, the improbable victory over the Soviet Union, that led to the gold medal.
Airdate: October 13