Best Al Argo Podcasts (2025)

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#30 - Mike Puzzo (NECA Toys) 3:15:24

6d ago3:15:24

3:15:24

Mike Puzzo is a figure painter for the world's leading creator and global distributor of top licensed consumer toys: the National Entertainment Collectibles Association, also known as NECA Toys. Known for largely having the responsibility of painting most of the TMNT-related toys, but he can bring life out of any prototype you put in front of him, …

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#29 - Nick Wiz 2:19:22

1M ago2:19:22

2:19:22

Nick Wiz is one of the most underrated hip-hop producers from the golden era, known for his work in the underground scene, particularly his contributions in the 1990s. He's largely remembered for his work with the hip hop duo The Cella Dwellas on the majority of their debut album "Realms 'N Reality" which caused him to leap into stardom with furthe…

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#28 - Chef Bill Sanders 3:17:59

2M ago3:17:59

3:17:59

Bill Sanders is a young chef based in New Jersey, who never initially set out to pursue a career in cooking. His journey began at the age of 13, when he started cooking at home out of necessity, as his hard-working single mother was often away. What started as a way to survive soon transformed into a passion as he spent years experimenting with fla…

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#27 - Ewok One (5MH, IMOK) 3:29:50

3M ago3:29:50

3:29:50

Ewok One is a legendary graffiti artist based in New York City who has been sharing his artwork with the world for nearly three decades. With a background in skateboarding and breakdancing, his natural progression within hip-hop culture was a seamless fit. Exceptionally talented across multiple disciplines, he infuses originality and attitude into …

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#26 - Argos Fragrances (Christian Petrovich) 2:42:12

5M ago2:42:12

2:42:12

Christian Petrovich is the CEO and founder of Argos Fragrances, a niche luxury fragrance house based out of Dallas, Texas. Argos Fragrances came onto the scene, debuting in 2018, but it wasn't until the following year, 2019, that their all-new scent took fragrance enthusiasts by storm due to the introduction of their infamous "Triumph Of Bacchus" r…

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#25 - Rajni Jacques 3:16:31

6M ago3:16:31

3:16:31

Rajni Jacques is a first generation Haitian American and an absolute legend in the Fashion & Beauty space. She is currently the Global Head of Fashion & Beauty over at SNAP Inc. (Snapchat). She's carved her way through the industry over the course of almost 2 decades, starting on the publication side of things. Some of her prior places of employmen…

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#24 - Officer Justin Nielsen 1:58:18

7M ago1:58:18

1:58:18

Officer Justin Nielsen and I grew up together in the town of Verona. His early onset passion for law enforcement, the military and emergency services never left him, as during his transition into adulthood, he dragged along all 3 of those with him as a way of life. Upon his exit from High school, he immediately enrolled into the military, throwing …

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#23 - Ari Saal Forman 4:19:18

7M ago4:19:18

4:19:18

Ari Saal Forman is widely known for releasing one of the most legendary and controversial sneakers of all time, the Ari Menthol 10s. He also created one of the most important Hip-Hop/Graffiti publications in existence called OnTheGo Magazine alongside Steve "Espo" Powers, which down the line years later became OnTheGo Marketing that has a client li…

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#22 - Daniel Espinal (Def Dom) 3:25:20

8M ago3:25:20

3:25:20

Daniel Espinal aka Def Dom, is a local underground music producer. Back in 2009 I was getting familiar with the local music scene within my area as I always sought out the newest and greatest unheard sonics and I came across this soulful R&B duo through mutual friends entitled "Pardon The Stranger" consisting of one singer Kendal Good and producer …

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#21 - CJ Tuite 2:36:45

9M ago2:36:45

2:36:45

CJ Tuite is one of my oldest best friends! I've known CJ since I was in the 5th grade and we've been close ever since. He is truly like a brother to me. It is through CJ that I really got to grasp fully what the term "solidarity" really meant. CJ got dealt a rough deck of cards and his upbringing got extremely dicey throughout the years. To witness…

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#20 - Mike Cosenza (Mikes Pasta & Sandwich Shoppe) 2:59:36

9M ago2:59:36

2:59:36

Michael Cosenza is a well known New Jersey Culinary Chef and the co-owner of Mike's Pasta & Sandwich Shoppe located in Nutley, NJ! Cooking has been in Mike's blood since he was a toddler, sprouting that culinary seed in his family kitchen growing up. Finding his way has been a long journey from deciding to pull out of joining the Marines in the 11t…

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#19 - Corey Donohue (Panther Printing Co.) 3:59:08

10M ago3:59:08

3:59:08

Corey is the owner of New Jersey's best screen printing and embroidery outfit on the East Coast, Panther Printing Co, which was founded in 2014. Starting out in a small 100 square foot corner of our mutual friends sneaker warehouse, in which he was employed, he then started what would unknowingly become his screen printing empire. I have known Core…

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#18 - Sean Struss 3:07:52

10M ago3:07:52

3:07:52

Sean is a West Orange native who has had a love and appreciation for the food and beverage industry since a young age. As the current beverage director at the BeefBar in NYC, my guest tells everything from starting out at the very bottom at local pizzerias & restaurants, to working in the most prestigious culinary outfits in the tri-state area. Sea…

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#17 - Joey Hono 3:23:14

11M ago3:23:14

3:23:14

Joey Hono, for as young as he is, he's lived a hard, long life filled with experiences that you could depict through cinematic expression. Growing up, I've always been drawn to music like minnows to a trout. One genre in particular that I adored was house music, or rather club music as a whole. The type of music that sonically echoed off of the wal…

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#16 - Rose Talocci 2:38:51

11M ago2:38:51

2:38:51

Rose Talocci aka Rose6,is the first female featured on The Sauce Talk Podcast! Rose and I met at our place of work over a decade ago as we were both hired the exact same day, but belonging to different crafts. Quite possibly one of the sweetest, talented, and most caring women I've ever met in my life. Just like my cousin Vinny from episode 5, Rose…

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#15 - Ari Kafadar (Ari The Jeweler) 1:52:54

12M ago1:52:54

1:52:54

Ari is an expert jeweler of Armenian descent specializing in custom pieces operating out of NYC. Ari's father has been in the jewelry business for over 30 years and while at first he was not interested in continuing the family business, that all changed once he arrived to his 20's after realizing the retail industry just wasn't for him. Although st…

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#14 - GDP (Matt Miller) 2:43:52

12M ago2:43:52

2:43:52

Finally you all get to hear the long awaited, highly anticipated, long lost GDP Episode! This in depth interview is jam packed with world premiere information and is purely for the fans. GDP is a hip-hop artist hailing from West Orange, NJ and, in my opinion, he carried the North Jersey underground Hip Hop scene on his back during his reign and cha…

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#13 - Sal Pace & Mario Corona 2:33:52

1y ago2:33:52

2:33:52

Sal and Mario were an important part of my life, growing up during my teenage years around 1999-2004. Although I grew up in Verona during those years, I essentially lived a second life within the Caldwells. If you're around our age bracket in your late 30s, and you hung out in that area, anyone who's anyone have heard the names "Sal and Mario" befo…

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#12 - Tom Colabraro 3:42:17

1y ago3:42:17

3:42:17

Tombo Colabraro is a well accomplished filmmaker originating out of Chatham, NJ. He developed his film chops starting out early filming skate videos on a local level which, with hard work and dedication, morphed into filming on a professional level for the 5 Boro skate team and the rest is history. Moving onto bigger and better things, he is presen…

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#11 - Thomas Johnston 2:38:05

1y ago2:38:05

2:38:05

Thomas Johnston and I met at my monthly Grid events little over a year and an half ago and we hit it off instantly. What initially intrigued me about him was his fond enjoyment of partaking in the recreational use of hallucinogenics, but I soon realized we actually have lots of the same obscure interests. Anywhere from video games to gangster rap t…

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#10 - Jay Baam (Jason Baamonde) 2:22:35

1y ago2:22:35

2:22:35

Jason Baamonde aka Jay Baam, is one of the biggest retro video game influencers across all social media! Jay has been collecting retro video games since the early age of 20 and, due to his early social media postings featuring his acquisitions in local urban environments, his social media presence began to skyrocket. He even used to set up alongsid…

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#9 - Bobby Filet 3:02:26

1y ago3:02:26

3:02:26

Bobby Filet is an enigma in every sense of the word. If you listened to my first episode with Giavonni, you may remember a story we touched on involving someone selling Percocet's out of an ice-cream truck. Well, Bobby is that individual! Bobby Filet is not his real name, and most of us don't even know his real age. In the present era, his day-to-d…

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#8 - Vincent Iannelli (Iannelli's Bakery) 1:34:04

1+ y ago1:34:04

1:34:04

Vincent Ianelli is the owner of the legendary Iannelli's Bakery in East Passyunk, Philadelphia! Vincent's family started the bakery in 1910 when they came over here from the old country, making their bakery the first to ever bring the 'tomato pie' into Philadelphia. Over 100 years of history and Vincent, once he took over the family business, conti…

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#7 - Jaime Rivera Jr. 2:38:32

1+ y ago2:38:32

2:38:32

Jaime Rivera Jr. is a barber/stylist at Substance Salon in Rutherford, NJ, as well as a member of a couple of different cover bands where he plays guitar and sings lead. While all is well post the year 2016 in Jaime's world, prior to said period is where it gets hairy. Jaime is an ex-Jehovah's Witness survivor who he was a member of from the young …

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#6 - Quan Hargrove 3:08:14

1+ y ago3:08:14

3:08:14

Quan Hargrove is a Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator & Case Expeditor for the Passaic County's Department of Human Services. In layman's terms, he helps juveniles or troubled youth that have been processed through the justice system get back on their feet, so to speak. He's a noble man with a tremendous heart who's always trying to give back to t…

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#5 - Vinny Moschetta 3:01:31

1+ y ago3:01:31

3:01:31

Vinny Moschetta is a distant relative of the host, Al Sauce. He is a proud member of the LGBTQ community, happily married to his husband Stephen, who they have been together well over 20 years, and he's also employed by the Karpel Group, which is an LGBTQ marketing agency, and he's been with them for 18 years and counting! Growing up in the 1990s a…

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#4 - Scott Lupia 2:02:53

1+ y ago2:02:53

2:02:53

Scott Lupia is an ex-architect, a train enthusiast, model train builder and customizer, an ex-train conductor, ex-locomotive engineer, and the owner of KV Models among many other things. A man in whom the words "give up" do not exist in his vocabulary. An incredibly resilient man with the heart of a lion who has overcome so much, merely a tenth of …

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#3 - David Dowd (Division East) 2:18:59

1+ y ago2:18:59

2:18:59

David Dowd was the owner of the now defunct legendary Northern NJ skate-shop "Division East Board Sports". The importance of this skate shop far exceeds any words I could verbally express. In this episode we sit down with Dave and reminisce on the inception and life of Division East throughout the years. Division East had a strong impact on all of …

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#2 - PGKNOWS 2:32:21

1+ y ago2:32:21

2:32:21

Paul Givelekian aka PGKNOWS is a purveyor of rare collectible sneakers and is a well known sneaker reseller. He is known for the Nike Air Force 1 as he is considered among the Top 5 Air Force 1 historians and collectors on the planet. Paul is good friends with the host as he has known Al Sauce for over 15 years and counting. In this episode, he dis…

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#1 - Giavonni Escamilla 2:56:16

1+ y ago2:56:16

2:56:16

Giavonni Escamilla is a longtime friend of our host Al Sauce. They have had an interesting journey together, as they both were early victims of substance abuse involving the opioid crisis in its infancy stages. In this introductory episode, they both become vulnerable and share their experiences in hopes to inspire others that are currently dealing…

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#22 - Marc Joseph, author and founder of babyboomer.org joins Al Argo on this weeks edition of The Encouragement 511 Podcast. 26:50

2+ y ago26:50

26:50

Al Argo interviews Marc Joseph, aka Gramps Jeffrey. Marc is author of “I Don’t Want to Turn 3”, a children’s book based on his own experiences with his grandchildren. Marc is also author of “The Secrets of Retailing, How to Beat Wal-Mart.” He is also co-founder of babyboomer.org. This podcast is full of practical encouragement for parents, grandpar…

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#21 - Al Argo talks with Andrea Hall from A.B. Hall Coaching about Life Transitions 27:58

2+ y ago27:58

27:58

Al Argo talks with Andrea Hall from A.B. Hall Coaching about Life Transitions. The encouraging word of the week is illumination. It’s important that you see clearly where you are and also see what’s deep inside of you. Al and Andrea talk about self-assessment, support, priorities and so much more in this encouraging 30-minute episode. As always an …

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#20 - Jodine Theron, Australian Social Entrepreneur and Business Coach 24:05

3y ago24:05

24:05

Jodine Theron, an Australian Social Entrepreneur and Business Coach living in Namibia, joins Al Argo on this weeks edition of The Encouragement 511 Podcast. Now living in a mud-hut in Namibia, Jodine shares about her mission, strategy and day-to-day life in Africa. Hope is the encouraging word of the week. As always, an encouraging quote of the wee…

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#19 - Author and Speaker Rebecca Shirey joins Al Argo on this edition of The Encouragement 511 Podcast 28:09

3y ago28:09

28:09

Rebecca Shirey, international speaker & author of SightUnseen, joins Al Argo on this weeks edition of the Encouragement 511 podcast. In addition to Rebecca’s new book, they discuss faith, trust and the goodness and guidance of God. “We are all on a journey of faith with God,” Rebecca shares on the podcast. As always an encouraging word, quote and v…

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#18 - Al Argo presents The Think Thank Tank Special Archives Edition Episode 29:13

3y ago29:13

29:13

Listen as Al Argo shares a speech delivered over 15 years ago at the Asia Professional Speakers Association Singapore Speakers Summit. In the Think Thank Tank, Al encourages the audience to focus on 3 seemingly small things that can create a profound impact on ones community, country and culture. Filled with humor, inspiration and practical tips th…

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#17 - Dr. Bill Snow, author of With Gods Help … Yes, I Can! joins Al Argo on this edition of the Encouragement 511 Podcast 24:04

3y ago24:04

24:04

Dr. Bill Snow, Pastor of Edgewood Church and author of With Gods Help … Yes, I Can! joins Al Argo on this edition of the Encouragement 511 Podcast. Al and Dr. Snow discuss the “I Can” principles, based on Philippians 4, found in his new book. Dr. Snow is a 38-year veteran pastor at Edgewood Church! Al and Dr. Snow discuss his 38-years of ministry a…

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#16 - Meet “The Hope Doctor” & Good Morning Gorgeous author, Dale Smith Thomas. Dale is an author, professional speaker, coach & former Ms. Tennessee! 30:03

3y ago30:03

30:03

Encouragement 511 podcast host Al Argo connects with Dale Smith Thomas, (aka, The Hope Doctor). Dale is the author of the bestselling book, Good Morning Gorgeous, as well as a Professional Speaker, Coach & former Ms. Tennessee! Al and Dale discuss the importance of optimism, choice & “consistency over time”! We get to choose, our choices matter and…

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#15 - Al Argo shares about his new book, Blessed Beyond Stress, and other thoughts on this weeks episode of the Encouragement 511 Podcast! 20:38

3y ago20:38

20:38

Al Argo shares a few thoughts he’s been thinking and a few things he’s been learning over the last few weeks. Al also shares about his new book, Blessed Beyond Stress, and about his skydiving accident from years ago. As always an encouraging word, an encouraging quote and an encouraging verse of the week is shared. www.encouragement511.com…

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#14 - Real Freedom - Author Al Argo connects with Donny Ingram author of the book Real Freedom 32:25

3y ago32:25

32:25

Al Argo connects with Donny Ingram author of the best selling book, Real Freedom. Freedom, choice, communication, the leading of the Holy Spirit and other vital topics are covered in this episode. Asking questions, discovering needs and lifetime relationships are also discussed. Donny is a 22-year veteran of the US Air Force, a retired banker, an a…

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#13 - Al Argo connects with author and Pastor Chris Maxwell from Emmanuel College 29:05

3y ago29:05

29:05

Al Argo and Ptr. Chris Maxwell connect and discuss the encouraging word of the week, and Pastor Chris’s new book, Equilibrium. Balance in all areas of life is encouraged. Al and Ptr. Chris talk about getting rid of excuses and striving to live a life of excellence no matter what life throws you. Many of Ptr. Chris’s other books, and part of his epi…

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#12 - Stay the Course! Al Argo connects with Pastor Paul Glass of Connection Point Church 29:30

3y ago29:30

29:30

Author Al Argo connects with Pastor Paul Glass of Connection Point Church in Reidsville, GA. Pastor Paul discusses his relationship with Christ and his decades of service from Hawaii and Washington State to Florida and Georgia. Pastor Paul is transparent about some recent struggles including a recent Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. Al and Pastor Paul dis…

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#11 - Architect and International Artist Fred Galan joins author Al Argo on this edition of The Encouragement 511 Podcast 26:51

3y ago26:51

26:51

Fred Galan, architect, international artist and recent Universal Watercolor Exposition winner, joins author Al Argo on this edition of The Encouragement 511 Podcast. Sir Fred shares how he got started creating art as a young person and grew to become an internationally recognized artist. Mr. Fred Galan has had exhibits across America, Europe and As…

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#10 - Author and Wrestling legend Nikita Koloff joins Author Al Argo on this edition of The Encouragement 511 Podcast 28:25

3y ago28:25

28:25

Nikita Koloff joins author Al Argo on this edition of The Encouragement 511 podcast. Nikita gives a quick recap of his wrestling career and how he came to put his faith in Christ. Nikita is a wrestling legend, Olympic chaplain, author, TV personality and radio/podcast host. “Strength” is the encouraging word of the week and as always an encouraging…

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#9 - John Christopher Frame connects from Turkey on this episode of the Encouragement 511 Podcast 25:47

3y ago25:47

25:47

Al Argo connects with John Christopher Frame who is currently residing in Istanbul, Turkey. John is writing a new devotional book and travel memoir that follows the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. He is the author of Homeless at Harvard and 7 Attitudes of the Helping Heart. Opportunity is presented as the encouraging word of the week. Turkish coffee…

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#8 - Visual Artist & Art Professor Josiah King talks with Al Argo 24:12

3y ago24:12

24:12

Al and Josiah talk about art, creativity and Josiah’s creative journey. Josiah explains that we are all creative and can all learn valuable lifelong lessons from art and art classes. Not surprisingly, encouragement along the way has propelled Josiah’s journey. Josiah creates beautiful and vivid art inspired from everyday life. This episode will enc…

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#7 - Writer, Pastor, Coach and Speaker Dr. Eugene C. Scott joins Al Argo on the Encouragement511 Podcast! 25:15

3y ago25:15

25:15

Al and Dr. Eugene have a conversation about writing, the HopeWords writers conference and 5 unusual ways to deal with fear. They discuss Dr. Scott’s Sunday Psalms project, photography, storytelling, books on writing and a hike through the Colorado mountains. Trailblazing is the encouraging word of the week and as always there is an encouraging quot…

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#6 - Artifact Collector, Businessman, Farmer, Teacher & Pastor Stanley King joins Al Argo on the Encouragement511 Podcast! 28:57

3y ago28:57

28:57

Al and Pastor Stanley talk about how you get, with patience, prayer and perseverance, what you seek. They discuss the loneliness of leaders and the power of a personal word of direction from the Lord. An amazing and interesting story about a diamond solitaire is shared! The importance of holding onto the promises of God is shared. Scripture discuss…

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#5 - 4x-Winter Olympian, Author & Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez discusses success, leadership & focus with Encouragement 511 Podcast host Al Argo. 26:45

3y ago26:45

26:45

#5 - 4x-Winter Olympian, Author & Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez discusses success, leadership & focus with Encouragement 511 Podcast host Al Argo. Al and Ruben talk about tenacity, reading, learning, growing and fulfilling an olympic dream! Ruben discusses the importance of utilizing your strengths and the importance of having a coach…

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#4 - Al Argo interviews Darcy Reinagel from www.findingfreedom123.com about overcoming stress! 21:09

3y ago21:09

21:09

In episode #4 of the encouragement511.com podcast Al Argo interviews Darcy Reinagel from www.findingfreedom123.com! Al Argo and Darcy Reinagel talk about the impact of stress, how to greatly reduce stress and anxiety, the power of dreaming, discovering purpose and the impact of counseling! Al and Darcy also talk about books they are reading and bri…

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#3 - Encouragement from a Lightning Strike Survivor, Steve Marshburn, founder of www.lightning-strike.org 20:00

3y ago20:00

20:00

Encouragement511 host Al Argo interviews Steve Marshburn who was struck by lightning while at work, at a bank, many years ago. Steve later founded Lightning Strike & Electric Shock Survivors International, Inc. This organization now has almost 2000 members around the world from places like Florida and Montana to Australia and Japan. Al and Steve ta…

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