Powerhouse Podcast

On this episode of the Power House Podcast, Topo Padilla sits down with Tim Macy, President and Chairman of the Board of Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners of California, to discuss the history of GOC and GOA, the legacy of Senator H.L. Richardson and Sam Paredes, California gun legislation, Second Amendment lawsuits, and GOA’s no-compromise approach to defending gun rights.

The conversation covers the origins of Gun Owners ...

Retired California Fish and Wildlife Officer Jerry Karnow returns to the Power House Podcast to talk with Topo Padilla about the political fight over wildlife protection in California.In this episode, Jerry explains how changes to misdemeanor probation laws under AB 1950 affected Fish and Game Code enforcement, why many serious poaching cases are harder to prosecute, and why he believes California wildlife may be less protected tha...

Sacramento’s local PEG channels — Public, Education, and Government access television — are facing serious funding cuts that could impact community programming, student media education, public access shows, local nonprofit coverage, and important Sacramento-area storytelling.

In this episode of the Power House Podcast, host Topo Padilla sits down with Aaron Heinrich from the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium,...

Retired California wildlife officer Jerry Karnow joins Topo Padilla on the Power House Podcast for an eye-opening conversation about the dangerous, misunderstood, and essential work of protecting California’s wildlife.

With more than 30 years of service, Jerry shares what wildlife officers really do in the field — from checking hunting and fishing licenses to investigating poaching, illegal commercial fishing, environmen...

In this powerful Part 2 conversation on the Power House Podcast, host Topo Padilla welcomes back Brad Dacus, founder and president of the Pacific Justice Institute, to continue the discussion on religious freedom, parental rights, public schools, free speech, and the legal battles impacting families, churches, teachers, and business owners across America.

Brad shares how Pacific Justice Institute provides free legal support for peop...

In this episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, host Topo Padilla sits down with Brad Dacus, President of the Pacific Justice Institute, for an important conversation on protecting religious freedom in America.

As communities across the country continue to navigate questions of faith, law, speech, and personal conviction, Brad shares insight into why religious liberty remains a vital issue for people of faith, nonprofit leaders, families...

In this episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with Joel Veloz, pastor of Life Church Sacramento, to talk about faith in action and the heart behind Hope Fest Sacramento.

Joel shares the vision for this powerful event taking place on the steps of the Capitol on May 2nd, why it matters for Sacramento, and how the Church can come together to bring hope, unity, and impact to the city. This conversation dives into leadership, o...

What if finding safe, trusted care for your loved ones didn’t have to feel overwhelming?

In this episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with Renee Balcom, the visionary behind Scroll.care—a powerful platform designed to help families quickly find trusted, vetted care providers for the people who matter most.

Renee shares how Scroll.care is transforming the caregiving journey by making it easier to connect familie...

Tom Sharp joins the Power House Podcast to talk about leadership, faith, business, and what it means to build with purpose. With over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, mentor, and financial planning leader, Tom has built thriving businesses, led growing teams, completed acquisitions and sales, coached other advisors, and returned to ownership to scale a firm to over $1M in revenue and $110M in assets under management by 20...

In this episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with Duane Tadlock from Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers to explain how Crime Stoppers actually works—how tips stay anonymous, how cases get shared with the public, and how rewards are paid when a tip leads to an arrest.

We cover:

• How cases are posted and shared with the community

• How anonymous tips work (code-based system)

• Why rewards are paid on arrest, not conviction

• H...

You see balls and strikes.

You see safe and out.

What you don’t see is the training, sacrifice, and commitment behind every call.In this episode of the Power House Podcast, Dave Trussell — Group Leader for NCOA Baseball North — pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a high school sports official.From tracking 90 mph pitches to managing heated moments with parents and coaches, Dave shares:

• What goes ...

This is a must-watch conversation for parents, grandparents, educators, coaches, and anyone responsible for the safety of children.

In this episode, Christie Hirota explains:

- How online predators target children through everyday apps and games

- Why no platform is truly “safe”, including social media and gaming apps

- What task forces actually do

- How grooming, extortion, and manipulation happen online

- The warning signs ...

In this powerful episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with Rick Martinez, a retired Fire Chief from Sacramento, California, whose career placed him on the frontlines of some of the most devastating disasters in American history.

Rick shares firsthand experiences responding to 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Maui fires—offering rare insight into the realities of disaster response, leadership under pressure, and the ...

In this powerful episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with Moseley Collins to talk about the journey that led him to become a Personal Injury Attorney—and how the Lord Jesus Christ shaped every step along the way.

Moseley shares how faith, purpose, and obedience to God’s calling transformed his career path, his view of justice, and the way he serves others through the legal system. This conversation goes beyon...

In this episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with Garrett Gatewood, Mayor of Rancho Cordova, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, public service, and what it really takes to build a thriving city.

Mayor Gatewood shares his journey into local government, the challenges and opportunities facing Rancho Cordova, and how intentional leadership can strengthen communities from the ground up. From economic development t...

On this episode of the Power House Podcast, we sit down with music industry veteran Ronnie Rush—a man whose journey started with a dream and a transistor radio. From touring with legends like The Drifters and The Carpenters to spinning records on Sacramento radio, Ronnie shares decades of unforgettable stories, music memories, and hard-earned wisdom. Tune in as he reflects on what it takes to make it in showbiz and why you sh...