I AM REDEMPTION - PODCAST

Actress and musician Allie Gonino (The Lying Game, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Stunners) sits down with Shawn Livingston for a raw and unfiltered conversation on I Am Redemption. From growing up in the entertainment industry to navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, NYC, and Nashville—Allie shares her truth.

We dive deep into the mental health battles that come with chasing a dream, her struggles with substance use, and...

The second I Am Cricchi stepped into the I Am Redemption studio, he dropped a beat and started rapping! Raw, real, and unrehearsed. In this powerful conversation, Cricchi shares his story of survival: from the streets of Baltimore to battling addiction to crack and opiates, surviving shootouts, homelessness, and time in youth detention.

Through it all, the mic never left his hand. What started as freestyling in locked cells has ...

In this episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Jackie Chan and Alex Charles, founders of the Austin-based movement brand Pro Friction, for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, and using fitness to transform lives.

We dive into their personal history, how their bond formed, and the mission that led to the creation of Pro Friction. They share the wild story of trekking across the Gobi Desert, t...

Claire Bays returns to I Am Redemption with a powerful update on her life, health, and purpose. She opens up about becoming one of the official MCs in CrossFit, her battle with autoimmune symptoms caused by mold exposure, and how recovery continues to shape her identity.

Claire also talks about her relationship with fiancé Jimmy House—world-renowned hybrid athlete, jiu-jitsu black belt, powerlifting champion, and rising professi...

Rachel Slocum is back! This one’s pure chaos in the best way. We talk about how busy and beautiful life has gotten, especially for two people who came from the wreckage of addiction. From wild rock bottom moments to raw laughs and real growth, this episode brings it all.

🎮 Rachel drops a hilarious review of the new Minecraft movie and makes a bold claim: Jason Momoa has never looked better.

📱 She delivers her signature phon...

Dane Shaw has stacked up IRONMANs, conquered Leadville 100, and paced marathons with ease, but this episode dives deeper. In his first public conversation about a life-long condition, Dane brings the laughs, the heart, and the realest side of what endurance looks like off the course.

He talks mental health, rediscovering meaning, getting married, and the hilarious stories that come with finally embracing all parts of himself. If...

Claire Valera’s story is not your typical recovery tale. From years trapped in the cycle of eating disorders, food addiction, and alcohol abuse, Claire’s journey is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and building community.

In this episode of I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston dives deep with Claire (@soberclairity) as they unpack the real, raw experiences that shaped her life, including the now-infamous “naked in a...

I Am Not 9 Years Sober.

At the end of every I Am Redemption episode, guests declare an “I Am” statement. But this time, I was the guest… and I proudly declared: “I Am 9 Years Sober.”

Turns out… I’m only 8 years sober.

😅 The best part? I said it all day, I said it on the podcast, and we never corrected it until now.

In this special episode, Jason Martinez from TXi Studios flips the script and interviews me about every...

Manny Pelaez—San Antonio mayoral candidate and city councilman—joins Shawn Livingston on the I Am Redemption podcast for a real, no-holds-barred conversation.

They tackle the fentanyl epidemic in schools, addiction, mental health struggles, the controversial approach to panhandling, and why local politics matter now more than ever. Manny also shares his plan to partner with Shawn to fight back against the crises hitting San Anto...

He nearly died from alcohol. Then he picked up a paintbrush. In this raw and unfiltered episode of I Am Redemption, Austin muralist and speaker Jon McKenzie shares the brutally honest truth about hitting rock bottom, blacking out in alleys, and waking up with his heart giving out. From near death to live art shows and massive murals, Jon’s story proves that recovery is messy, powerful—and f***ing beautiful.

We talk addiction, he...

Meet Reyn Harpole — a youth pastor who breaks every stereotype.

He’s gauged and tatted, a viral voice on TikTok, and deeply committed to showing people the raw, real love of God.

In this powerful episode, Reyn opens up about:

🛠️ Growing up the son of parents in a biker gang

🙏 Watching God transform their lives — and his

👶 How he and his wife foster newborn babies born addicted to drugs, helping them detox with love 📲 Why his bol...

Mike “Stuboy” was a meth-fueled hurricane. Joey “The Moron” was dumb enough to stick around and watch it all burn. Now? They’re clean, unfiltered, and co-hosting one of the wildest recovery podcasts out there: 2 Addicts & A Moron. In this brutally honest and darkly hilarious episode of I Am Redemption, Joey shares what it was like watching his best friend rot from the inside out—then somehow crawl out of the gutter, sober up, a...

Shawn and Xande first crossed paths at this year’s Austin Marathon, where Xande took home a huge prize. Now, they’re teaming up to bridge the worlds of Jiu-Jitsu and endurance running, proving that mental toughness transcends sports.

In this episode, Xande drops game-changing wisdom on overcoming adversity, the mindset of a champion, and his vision for the future of martial arts and endurance sports...Jog Jitsu coming SOON! lol....

Jacob Kline (J-Kline) is living proof that you can come back from the darkest depths. Once trapped in the cycle of fentanyl addiction, overdosing FIVE times in a row, Jacob has transformed his pain into purpose. Now a rising hip-hop artist and a relentless force in the recovery world, he’s taking his story to the stage, performing live, coaching others out of addiction, and proving that redemption is real.

🔥 From the streets to...

Part 2 of our conversation with the legendary Radio Man, he's taking us deep into the incredible journey! From growing up in Brooklyn and his childhood struggles to the origin of his iconic love for his bike, this episode is packed with heartfelt and jaw-dropping stories

He also shares his unforgettable Hollywood experiences—playing a pimp alongside Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man, receiving a watch from James Bond himself, and the ...

🚨 From Homelessness to Hollywood Stardom: Meet Radioman 🎬

You’ve seen him in movies with Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, and George Clooney — but who is Radioman? In this episode of the I Am Redemption podcast, we sit down with Radioman, the legendary NYC street icon who went from homelessness to Hollywood fame just by showing up. With over 300 film and TV cameos, he’s a living, breathing movie mystery. Joined by...

Chef Dan Kennedy exploded during quarantine, serving up viral food content — but behind the scenes, he was waging war on his own mind. In this raw and intense episode of I Am Redemption, Dan opens up for the first time about his brutal fight with severe anxiety and depression, growing up in gritty Philadelphia, and how therapy and running became his lifelines. He talks about his love for hip-hop, supporting his wife through her rec...

Frank Parisi makes his explosive return to I Am Redemption for a second appearance, and he’s got a lot to say. In this unfiltered conversation, Frank shares his incredible journey—from growing up in the gritty streets of New York City, surrounded by organized crime, to surviving substance abuse, and ultimately receiving a life-saving heart transplant. Now, as a best-selling author of Embrace Abundance, Frank is on a mission to insp...

Former US Airman Trip O'Connell takes us the ride of how the legendary Mr. Make-Go-Boom came to be! From blowing shi!t up for the military, to star-studded club scenes of Vegas and LA. He’s seen it all — rubbing elbows with Hollywood's biggest names, and seeing some WILD stuff along the way. But now, he’s on a mission to help rebuild communities by fostering unity. With a unapologetic approach, Trip, and the team More Perfect Union...