RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047 -- Rendered At Sat, 23 May 2026 14:45:17 +0000 I WAS THERE! https://redcircle.com/shows/i-was-there-podcast en-US All rights reserved. Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo I WAS THERE! is a living history series featuring lively conversations with eyewitnesses to significant modern events. Our guests are common individuals who through the hand of fortune or fate found themselves in the uncommon front row seat of witnessing or participating in extraordinary moments in time. Here they share their fascinating, unfiltered accounts on a variety of topics with the rest of us, and whether their historical encounters were brief or lengthy, this humble podcast strives to make them all memorable. 56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047 I WAS THERE! is a living history series featuring lively conversations with eyewitnesses to significant modern events. Our guests are common individuals who through the hand of fortune or fate found themselves in the uncommon front row seat of witnessing or participating in extraordinary moments in time. Here they share their fascinating, unfiltered accounts on a variety of topics with the rest of us, and whether their historical encounters were brief or lengthy, this humble podcast strives to make them all memorable.

]]> episodic no Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo theiwastherepodcast@gmail.com no full Episode 15 - Stepping Out Boldly Episode 15 - Stepping Out Boldly Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Author, artist and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Darrell Fusaro shares some of the life-enhancing lessons he was taught in the military during the 1980's and reveals how many of these spiritual principals are remarkably hidden in plain sight on some of our country's most historic icons and emblems. Darrell previews his new book, "Step Out Boldly: The Hidden Meaning of The Statue of Liberty” and outlines how incorporating these simple practices to begin each day can help guide individuals to accomplishing their goals and realizing their dreams.

Follow Darrell at darrelfusaro.com

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]]> <p>Author, artist and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Darrell Fusaro shares some of the life-enhancing lessons he was taught in the military during the 1980&#39;s and reveals how many of these spiritual principals are remarkably hidden in plain sight on some of our country&#39;s most historic icons and emblems. Darrell previews his new book, &#34;Step Out Boldly: The Hidden Meaning of The Statue of Liberty” and outlines how incorporating these simple practices to begin each day can help guide individuals to accomplishing their goals and realizing their dreams.</p><p>Follow Darrell at darrelfusaro.com</p><p>LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE!</p><p>Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522</p><p>Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6dvUMUfiwxhcSpptjDZ0r3</p><p>Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/55453ac4-3be1-4a66-9757-8e9c9a9ee8d0/i-w</p><p>Follow the I WAS THERE! Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWasTherePodcast</p><p>Email us at: TheIWasTherePodcast@gmail.com</p> d7190c43-37d9-4b5e-a56f-0635fba69ae5 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/8107dd1e-820a-4b6d-bf3d-a3f7c6776cbe Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:16:41 +0000 4346 no full Episode 14 - A Walking, Talking Miracle Episode 14 - A Walking, Talking Miracle Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo In 2009 life was cruising along nicely when wife, mother and lifelong believer Valarie Carlomagno suddenly found herself facing one of our biggest fears - a devastating health diagnosis. In this episode Valarie shares her inspirational journey of facing adversity, fighting her way back, retaining her faith and ultimately blessing others through her recovery by volunteering and maintaining a servant’s heart.

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]]> <p>In 2009 life was cruising along nicely when wife, mother and lifelong believer Valarie Carlomagno suddenly found herself facing one of our biggest fears - a devastating health diagnosis. In this episode Valarie shares her inspirational journey of facing adversity, fighting her way back, retaining her faith and ultimately blessing others through her recovery by volunteering and maintaining a servant’s heart.</p><p>LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE!</p><p>Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522</p><p>Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6dvUMUfiwxhcSpptjDZ0r3</p><p>Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/55453ac4-3be1-4a66-9757-8e9c9a9ee8d0/i-w</p><p>Follow the I WAS THERE! Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWasTherePodcast</p><p>Email us at: TheIWasTherePodcast@gmail.com</p> 6220bdfe-0094-4e82-b35e-f992b5963a70 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/6e8f1f92-1183-4f65-8ae7-e2d3d59279e1 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:44:53 +0000 3130 no full Episode 12 - Peeking Behind The Curtain At A Captivating Career Episode 12 - Peeking Behind The Curtain At A Captivating Career Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Showgirl, model, Playboy cover girl and actress Marli Renfro reflects on her serendipitous multi-faceted career throughout the entertainment industry. From working with Hitchcock to Coppola to Hefner and hobnobbing on and off stage with a bevy of other Hollywood elites, Marli pulls back the curtain and shares how she ultimately survived and thrived following a legendary shower attack as Janet Leigh's body double in the 1960 horror movie classic, Psycho.

Follow Marli: @marli.peterson

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]]> <p>Showgirl, model, Playboy cover girl and actress Marli Renfro reflects on her serendipitous multi-faceted career throughout the entertainment industry. From working with Hitchcock to Coppola to Hefner and hobnobbing on and off stage with a bevy of other Hollywood elites, Marli pulls back the curtain and shares how she ultimately survived and thrived following a legendary shower attack as Janet Leigh&#39;s body double in the 1960 horror movie classic, Psycho.</p><p>Follow Marli: @marli.peterson</p><p>LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE!</p><p>Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522</p><p>Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6dvUMUfiwxhcSpptjDZ0r3</p><p>Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/55453ac4-3be1-4a66-9757-8e9c9a9ee8d0/i-w</p><p>Follow the I WAS THERE! Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWasTherePodcast</p><p>Email us at: TheIWasTherePodcast@gmail.com</p> a7218e1c-9909-465c-a39e-50907d946397 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/ade1e1cb-5d3b-48e0-8c46-0717d3a07b35 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:34:36 +0000 3608 no full Episode 11 - Legend of the Buffalo Soldiers and The Iron Riders Episode 11 - Legend of the Buffalo Soldiers and The Iron Riders Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, Orange County Business Leader and Honorary Buffalo Soldier Bobby McDonald tantalizes us with tales from his multi-faceted past, and shares his efforts to preserve and promote the incredible history of the all-black U.S. Army "Buffalo Soldiers" Cavalry Regiments and lesser known "Iron Riders" Bicycle Corps.

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]]> <p>United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, Orange County Business Leader and Honorary Buffalo Soldier Bobby McDonald tantalizes us with tales from his multi-faceted past, and shares his efforts to preserve and promote the incredible history of the all-black U.S. Army &#34;Buffalo Soldiers&#34; Cavalry Regiments and lesser known &#34;Iron Riders&#34; Bicycle Corps.</p><p>LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE!</p><p>Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522</p><p>Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6dvUMUfiwxhcSpptjDZ0r3</p><p>Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/55453ac4-3be1-4a66-9757-8e9c9a9ee8d0/i-w</p><p>Follow the I WAS THERE! Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWasTherePodcast</p><p>Email us at: TheIWasTherePodcast@gmail.com</p> 4d4cc079-d6db-4ee8-a7b0-743c4c59f3bb https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/c12c913f-56b6-4eae-9bda-5ee1880d98e8 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 22:34:14 +0000 2467 no full Episode 10 - Ninety Years Of Wisdom Episode 10 - Ninety Years Of Wisdom Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Kiwanian, businessman and friend of the show "Big" Tom Minahan drops by on the eve of his 90th birthday to share words of wisdom learned during his amazing lifelong journey which includes growing up in Compton during the depression, to serving in the Korean War to building a successful life filled with faith, family and friendships.

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]]> <p>Kiwanian, businessman and friend of the show &#34;Big&#34; Tom Minahan drops by on the eve of his 90th birthday to share words of wisdom learned during his amazing lifelong journey which includes growing up in Compton during the depression, to serving in the Korean War to building a successful life filled with faith, family and friendships.</p><p>LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE!</p><p>Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522</p><p>Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6dvUMUfiwxhcSpptjDZ0r3</p><p>Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/55453ac4-3be1-4a66-9757-8e9c9a9ee8d0/i-w</p><p>Follow the I WAS THERE! Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IWasTherePodcast</p><p>Email us at: TheIWasTherePodcast@gmail.com</p> 305ff965-c76c-4898-b7cc-8e27f35ae04d https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/632a3a26-610a-4f2d-85ce-4201f280f066 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:56:35 +0000 2890 no full Episode 9 - From The Crack House To The White House Episode 9 - From The Crack House To The White House Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo I WAS THERE! Podcast co-host Ron Roberson shares his inspirational journey from a difficult early upbringing in the segregated South to overcoming addiction, achieving a successful career as a cable television anchor and ultimately leaving his mark on Pennsylvania Avenue.

]]> <p>I WAS THERE! Podcast co-host Ron Roberson shares his inspirational journey from a difficult early upbringing in the segregated South to overcoming addiction, achieving a successful career as a cable television anchor and ultimately leaving his mark on Pennsylvania Avenue.</p> a8452cfe-ee78-416c-8189-89dbb7f29607 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/922fcb1d-13b2-4052-97dd-e9223d06cb50 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:09:07 +0000 4687 no full Episode 8 - Exhibiting A Lifetime's Work Of Art Episode 8 - Exhibiting A Lifetime's Work Of Art Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo New York and Los Angeles art dealer, gallery owner, author and collector Molly Barnes paints a fascinating portrait of working with some of the most iconic modern artists in history throughout her colorful multi-decade career. Molly’s longtime friend and artist Darrell Fusaro fills in for Ron as special guest co-host for this memorable conversation.

]]> <p>New York and Los Angeles art dealer, gallery owner, author and collector Molly Barnes paints a fascinating portrait of working with some of the most iconic modern artists in history throughout her colorful multi-decade career. Molly’s longtime friend and artist Darrell Fusaro fills in for Ron as special guest co-host for this memorable conversation.</p> 14d10a1f-9d1d-42a6-9cf3-48e5a6c35b50 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/61d51da2-dcd9-4f1e-a4de-ec6090e0cdc7 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:23:13 +0000 3385 no full Episode 7 - The Golden Years Of Public Access Television Episode 7 - The Golden Years Of Public Access Television Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Pioneering Public Access Station Managers Mike DeGagne and Darrell Fusaro join their former colleagues Ron and Jeff for a raucous trip down memory lane as they discuss the early highlights (and later "lowlights") experienced while producing Public Access Television shows in Los Angeles during its heyday.

]]> <p>Pioneering Public Access Station Managers Mike DeGagne and Darrell Fusaro join their former colleagues Ron and Jeff for a raucous trip down memory lane as they discuss the early highlights (and later &#34;lowlights&#34;) experienced while producing Public Access Television shows in Los Angeles during its heyday.</p> 49cdf553-6e77-4c65-9e63-35a3d6f67e70 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/73d6204e-dd2a-470e-88ee-f1c16f3b027b Mon, 02 May 2022 22:09:18 +0000 4429 no full Episode 6 - The Ultimate "E-Ticket" Ride Episode 6 - The Ultimate "E-Ticket" Ride Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Travel and entertainment entrepreneur Anastasia Mann shares her storybook memories of visiting Disneyland on opening day and being treated to the ultimate “E-Ticket” birthday surprise from Walt Disney himself.

]]> <p>Travel and entertainment entrepreneur Anastasia Mann shares her storybook memories of visiting Disneyland on opening day and being treated to the ultimate “E-Ticket” birthday surprise from Walt Disney himself.</p> c27d1f7e-5315-494a-a4d2-76057a3f8cd7 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/21960545-504e-49b7-af2f-473d971f521d Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:53:11 +0000 2948 no full Episode 5 - Rocket Man Pt. 2 Episode 5 - Rocket Man Pt. 2 Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo We wrap up our conversation with Retired Aerospace Design Engineer Bill Spencer as he recounts his years working on the Space Shuttle program to joining the team that would eventually develop the GPS (Global Positioning System) that helps users navigate their way through today's complicated world.

]]> <p>We wrap up our conversation with Retired Aerospace Design Engineer Bill Spencer as he recounts his years working on the Space Shuttle program to joining the team that would eventually develop the GPS (Global Positioning System) that helps users navigate their way through today&#39;s complicated world.</p> 43b6edae-3902-4811-9ebb-a073bb7abf63 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/b36db720-e68e-4111-8b03-f6355119de4f Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:57:14 +0000 2268 no full Episode 4 - No Static At All Episode 4 - No Static At All Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Los Angeles radio pioneer Norm Silvers recounts his experience of working at station KCBH in Beverly Hills during the 1950's and 60's and being the first to broadcast an FM stereo signal west of the Mississippi.

]]> <p>Los Angeles radio pioneer Norm Silvers recounts his experience of working at station KCBH in Beverly Hills during the 1950&#39;s and 60&#39;s and being the first to broadcast an FM stereo signal west of the Mississippi.</p> 24a326e2-5fc5-4c51-90fb-b459d8876703 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/0ceddc8d-afac-4e1f-9ea1-67753a2737d2 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:28:38 +0000 2920 no full Episode 3 - Rocket Man Episode 3 - Rocket Man Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Retired Aerospace Design Engineer Bill Spencer shares his “out of this world” experience of beginning his career at the dawn of the Apollo space program and hitching a ride to the Moon and beyond.

]]> <p>Retired Aerospace Design Engineer Bill Spencer shares his “out of this world” experience of beginning his career at the dawn of the Apollo space program and hitching a ride to the Moon and beyond.</p> 10111ca2-feee-4738-89aa-6febfe5d1748 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/42e08c96-0a90-452e-8d42-d7fd9a7c6f66 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:58:49 +0000 2533 no full Episode 2 - The Saigon Zoo Episode 2 - The Saigon Zoo Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Pete Whalon, US Army veteran and author of "THE SAIGON ZOO, Vietnam's Other War: Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll" shares his colorful "behind the scenes” account of escaping the Army supply chain “zoo" to lifeguarding at a swimming pool in the heat of the Vietnam War.

]]> <p>Pete Whalon, US Army veteran and author of &#34;THE SAIGON ZOO, Vietnam&#39;s Other War: Sex, Drugs, Rock &#39;n Roll&#34; shares his colorful &#34;behind the scenes” account of escaping the Army supply chain “zoo&#34; to lifeguarding at a swimming pool in the heat of the Vietnam War.</p> fcd79e80-a0de-4c66-95bd-bda699a2eff7 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/97d10604-e4d0-410f-b839-8679d5f69a0c Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:51:24 +0000 3588 no full Episode 1 - Two Peas In A Podcast Episode 1 - Two Peas In A Podcast Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Ron and Jeff introduce the show to listeners, discussing their friendship, careers and how fate took them on a journey through a riot to a podcast.

]]> <p>Ron and Jeff introduce the show to listeners, discussing their friendship, careers and how fate took them on a journey through a riot to a podcast.</p> ae85ccf4-80f6-4899-8df5-c555365a663e https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/9eca6009-8167-47d4-8078-c581c07841e2 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:15:40 +0000 2083 no full Introduction Introduction Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo Grab a front seat to history as I WAS THERE! Podcast hosts Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo embark on a series of conversations with guests who were fated to witness great moments in modern history.

]]> <p>Grab a front seat to history as I WAS THERE! Podcast hosts Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo embark on a series of conversations with guests who were fated to witness great moments in modern history.</p> 0b5dba5a-1386-4e9e-a52b-e3edf9e1ebf1 https://redcircle.com/shows/56bac7bb-af3d-46df-8c26-65a39b458047/episodes/64296222-03a1-4f46-a26e-85aa7d0f7f6a Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:05:17 +0000 86 no