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Reformed N' Reel

Reformed N' Reel

By: Mario Hernandez & Wayne Birt
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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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Episodes
  • Film, Second Chances, and Why Opportunity Matters with Steph Cullen

    Film, Second Chances, and Why Opportunity Matters with Steph Cullen
    Dec 17 2025

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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 the need for opportunity within the industry, specifically for formerly incarcerated filmmakers.

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    29 mins
  • A Conversation with Joe Scott: The Impact of Community Reentry

    A Conversation with Joe Scott: The Impact of Community Reentry
    Dec 10 2025

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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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    29 mins
  • Recovery, Resilience & Redemption: Danielle Maddux's Story

    Recovery, Resilience & Redemption: Danielle Maddux's Story
    Dec 3 2025

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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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    29 mins
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