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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
  • Untitled Episode

    Untitled Episode
    Mar 26 2026

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    31 mins
  • Coming out of addiction a winner, and never looking back.

    Coming out of addiction a winner, and never looking back.
    Mar 18 2026

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    Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest Miya Ashby, to talk about rebuilding life after prison. Miya shares how incarceration impacted her life and her bout with breast cancer. Join us for a powerful conversation about her new path, loving herself and finding love.

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    32 mins
  • Second Chances: Jamie Sherman on Life After Prison & the Power of Drug Court

    Second Chances: Jamie Sherman on Life After Prison & the Power of Drug Court
    Mar 11 2026

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    Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Jamie Sherman, to talk about rebuilding life after prison. Jamie shares how incarceration impacted his relationship with his daughter, his opportunity to regain stability through work at IHOP, and he reflects on the role drug court played in his recovery journey. Join us for a powerful conversation about accountability, family, and second chances.

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    29 mins
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