Reformed N' Reel

Reformed N' Reel

Reformed N' Reel is a weekly conversation bringing together voices from every corner of the community to talk about corrections, reentry, and reform in Idaho's prison system. Hosted by Mario Hernandez, a formerly incarcerated and fully reformed individual who now leads a reentry-focused nonprofit called Learning How 2 Live, and Wayne Birt, Program Director and Production Manager of Radio Boise. Wayne brings the perspective of an average citizen, and considers himself a curious moderator seeking to understand the system from the outside looking in. Together, Mario and Wayne sit down and talk with a wide range of guests: formerly incarcerated people, social justice advocates, charity foundation leaders, and even directors from the Idaho Department of Correction. Reformed N' Real brings all different perspectives together to better understand the correctional system and how it affects us all.

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December 24, 2025 28 mins

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Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Cherie Padilla, the sister of Quentin Padilla, who Mario spent years in prison with. Together, they discuss addiction and incarceration through the lens of a loving sister, as Cherie shares her brother's story with you.

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Mario and Wayne sit down for a discussion with this week's special guest, Steph Cullen, who leads two production companies, #OMGFemaleFemaleFilmMakers and OMG Studios Boise, as well as a digital media company, OMG Media Outlet. Together, they discuss Steph's role as an active member of the film industry, along with her ability to empathize with incarcerated individuals. Steph talks about her understanding of...

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Mario and Wayne sit down for a discussion with this week's special guest: Joe Scott, Founding Chairman and Director of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. Together, they discuss the important role of Community Reentry Centers, connection to the cause, what the future of reintegration looks like, and much more.

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Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Danielle Maddux, for a powerful conversation about her experiences with the justice system and her journey in overcoming a life of addiction and adversity. Danielle opens up about the challenges she's faced, the pivotal moments that reshaped her, and how she's now using her story to mentor and support others.

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November 20, 2025 57 mins

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Mario and Wayne sit down to discuss Mario's journey of being incarcerated and how he got to where he is now - a nonprofit organization founder, business owner, and podcast host. 

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