EP 33: Wrapped for You, 2022- The Gift of Crazy Amazing Humans!
Release Date: 12/19/2022
EP 56: An Insider’s Look at the LA County DA’s Office: Nathan Hochman on Humanity and the Hard Middle
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What is really happening inside the Los Angeles justice system? In this powerful episode of Crazy Amazing Humans, we go behind-the-scenes with Nathan Hochman, the current District Attorney of Los Angeles County, for a candid and deeply human conversation about crime, justice, public safety, and the real challenges facing Los Angeles today. As the elected DA of Los Angeles County, Hochman leads the largest local prosecuting office in the United States, serving nearly 10 million people across 88 cities. His office handles more than 180,000 criminal cases each year, from violent crime and...
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EP 55: She Was Gretl in The Sound of Music; Kym Karath’s Real Story Is Even More Powerful
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Most people remember Kym Karath as Gretl from The Sound of Music, one of the most beloved films of all time. But what happened to her after that role is a story far fewer people know. In this episode of Crazy Amazing Humans, we sit down with Kym Karath for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about her life beyond the screen, her journey after early fame, and the experiences that shaped who she became. After starring in The Sound of Music, Kym went on to appear in well-known television shows including The Brady Bunch, The Waltons, My Three Sons, Lost in Space, and Archie Bunker's Place....
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Seeing the Need, Serving the Unhoused in Los Angeles: Luther Keith, Jr. and Central Urban Mission
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There’s a moment most of us try to avoid. The moment you lock eyes with someone living on the street. What happens if you choose not to look away? In this powerful episode of the Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast, we sit down with Luther Keith Jr., founder of Central Urban Mission, a faith-driven outreach serving unhoused communities across Los Angeles since 1998, and a trained gang intervention specialist who has worked in gang-impacted neighborhoods since the late 1980s. For more than two decades, Luther has shown up on Skid Row and South Los Angeles morning and night feeding hundreds of people...
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EP 53: Bouncing Forward: Resilience, Hope, and Community
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In this episode of the Crazy Amazing Humans podcast, hosts Katrina Carlson and Jefferson Denim are joined by producer Ken Carlson for a year-end holiday reflection on resilience, hope, and community. We begin on location at Marquez Elementary School in the Pacific Palisades. We walk the campus, see the play structure that survived the fires, and meet a community that stands as a powerful symbol of resilience. It is a community rebuilding after loss, led by children, teachers, and staff who continue to show up for one another with courage, care, and hope. From there, the conversation returns to...
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EP 52: Where Science Meets Soul: Finding Your Joyspan with Dr. Kerry Burnight & Claire Burnight
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What if joy—not time, success, or wealth—was the real measure of your life? And what does joy truly mean? In this powerful episode of Crazy Amazing Humans, hosts Katrina Carlson and Jefferson Denim sit down with Dr. Kerry Burnight, a nationally recognized gerontologist, and her daughter Claire Burnight, a future naturopathic doctor, to explore how to move beyond Lifespan and Healthspan into the groundbreaking concept of Joyspan—the measure of how much joy, vitality, and meaning we experience throughout our lives. Drawing from over 30 years of gerontology research, Dr. Burnight challenges...
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The Heart Behind the Haunt: Halloween Spooktacular Santa Monica ReBOOt!
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Every year, Halloween in Santa Monica becomes something truly special. It’s not just a night of costumes and candy, it’s a joyful neighborhood celebration of community, creativity, and compassion. What started years ago as a simple night of trick-or-treating for the Carlson family, neighbors and close friends has transformed into the Annual Halloween Spooktacular, a beloved community event that now draws thousands from across Los Angeles. For this fun and festive episode, we’re on location at the Carlson’s haunted home with all their Halloween decor-–monsters, vampires, ghosts,...
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EP 50: What if the Hardest Thing You’ve Ever Been Thru Reveals Your Superpower? Patti Davis, Daughter of President Ronald Reagan, on Alzheimer’s, Addiction & Finding Strength
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In this milestone 50th episode of our Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast, we sit down with Patti Davis—author, journalist, advocate, and daughter of President Ronald Reagan—for a deeply moving and honest conversation exploring how personal struggles can become a source of strength, purpose, and healing. From her bestselling memoir The Long Goodbye, chronicling her father’s battle with Alzheimer’s, to her powerful new book Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory, and the America We Once Knew, Patti Davis shares how she has walked through fire and emerged with a strength she never knew...
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EP 49: Jesus, Moses, the Buddha and Muhammad Walk Into a Bar… with Rev. Dave Carpenter
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What if the path to healing our divided world isn’t found in power or politics—but in realizing that we belong to each other? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast, we sit down with Rev. David Carpenter, senior pastor of Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, to explore how faith, inclusivity, and a radical sense of interconnectedness can heal our divided world. Reverend Carpenter is a deeply compassionate and forward-thinking leader who has been reshaping the conversation around faith. With an M.Div. from...
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EP 48: From Music Mogul to Justice Warrior; Jason Flom Rocks the Criminal Justice System
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We’re in the studio with Jason Flom, a legendary music industry executive, criminal justice advocate, and podcast host who has shaped the careers of global superstars while fighting to free the wrongfully convicted. Flom is the founder and CEO of Lava Records, former Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Music Group. He is a true music industry legend who has launched the careers of many Grammy-winning artists. Some of the acts he’s worked with include Katy Perry, Lorde, Kid Rock, Greta Van Fleet, Tori Amos, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Jessie J, Hootie & The...
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EP 47: WE LOVE L.A. w/ Roger Fishman and Ken Carlson
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A conversation between our hosts, Katrina and Jefferson, and guests, Roger Fishman and Ken Carlson, about experiencing the recent devastating Los Angeles wildfires. It is difficult to find the words to describe the unimaginable devastation affecting so many and beyond heartbreaking to see all of the different communities affected by the many wildfires. Our hearts go out to all of those dealing with this tragedy. Yet, even in the face of such immense challenges, we are reminded of the incredible stories of hope, resilience, and humanity. From the heroic efforts of first responders to neighbors...
info_outlineJoin us as we wrap up 2022 by sharing insightful and uplifting highlights with each of our guests as identified by YOU, our Crazy Amazing Humans community, along with a special "follow-up treat (or trick?)" from our Halloween Spooktacular in Santa Monica, CA. We feature and discuss highlights from each of our guests; Sister Rose Pacatte (The Media Nun), Christine Mirasy-Glasco (Director of Upward Bound House), Sheryl WuDunn (Pulitzer Prize-winning author), Rebecca Alexander (Disability Rights Advocate), Shirin Yadegar (Founder and CEO of Los Angeles Mom Magazine), Jamie Montgomery (Visionary Entrepreneur–Founder of The Montgomery Summit and March Capital), Maxwell Eaton (World Central Kitchen) and Sonali Perera Bridges (Co-Founder of Shero’s Rise).
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As we enter into 2023, let’s remember the secret ingredient to life — that doing good does you good! We are committed to being of service to you, and we always want to remind you that YOU are CRAZY AMAZING! Thank you for being a part of this movement to make the world a better place one act of kindness at a time.
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