Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow have been remembered for decades as tragic lovers — young, rebellious, and inseparable.But behind the headlines, the poetry, and the Hollywood retellings lies a far more uncomfortable truth.This isn’...

The word witch gets used casually now— as metaphor, insult, or shorthand for fear.But words don’t lose their history just because time passes.In this episode, we explore how witches were transformed into villains, how...

In this episode, Jim reflects on why so many people feel the need to explain that question — and what it says about belief, connection, and permission. This isn’t a conversation about doctrine or labels. It’s about experience, awareness, and th...

In this episode, Jim pauses the planned conversation to address a deeper question facing the country today. This is not a political directive, but a reflective look at how we arrived at this moment—through decades of choices, cracks, and crossr...

Social media was designed to connect us—but somewhere along the way, it began shaping how we see ourselves, each other, and the world around us.In this short, reflective episode, Jim explores the tension between connection and division, ...

We don’t always live by facts — we live by the stories we repeat.In this episode of How Did We Get Here?, we explore the quiet inner narratives that shape our decisions, limit our possibilities, and often go unquestioned for yea...

New Year’s Day doesn’t ask for resolutions. It offers a pause.In this short bonus episode, Jim Richmond reflects on the space between who we were and who we’re becoming — without promises, pressure, or platitudes. Just an honest...

When words fail, music often shows up first.In The Bridge, Jim reflects on how music becomes a steady presence during our hardest moments — helping calm the nervous system, hold space for grief, and guide us toward healing when ...

On Christmas Day, I wanted to take a quiet moment to slow things down.This short message isn’t about perfection, tradition, or how the season is supposed to feel. It’s simply a pause — a thank you — and a reminder that wherever ...

When life feels heavy, divided, or overwhelming, it’s easy to retreat into ourselves — to feel separate, isolated, or unseen.But sometimes, all it takes is a reminder:We are not alone.Episode 20 continues the mental ...

In the spirit of The Night Before Christmas, Jim offers a different take on the holiday classic.Pull up a chair.Pour a glass of eggnog — maybe two.And step into a quieter moment of reflection.The Night Before Y...

Episode 19 takes a closer look at the quiet struggles we don’t always see — the internal battles, the weight of unspoken pain, and the limits of what “being there” can fix.Jim shares an honest, grounded perspective on what silence can do...

Behind every closed door, there’s a story we don’t talk about.Episode 18 explores the memories we carry alone, the weight of silence, and what it takes to finally reach for the “saw” that sets us free.If you’ve ever held something in...

Most people say “I’m fine” even when they’re not.This episode opens the door to a conversation we don’t have nearly enough — the quiet weight people carry, and why we rarely talk about it.💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @t...

On this Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to share something simple — a moment of stillness, a breath, a reminder that gratitude doesn’t always come easy… and that’s okay.Some years, the table is full.Some years, the heart feels a little em...

In this deeply personal episode, Jim reflects on the life and loss of Iryna Zarutska — a young Ukrainian woman whose final moments shocked the world, and him to his core.The episode is dedicated to the memory of Iryna Zarutska and...

After years of waiting, Jim’s orders for England arrive — and life turns upside down.Between movers, memories, and one unexpected scorpion, the journey becomes more than relocation… it’s a rebirth.💬 Share your thoughts on Instagra...

A normal morning. A tiny TV at work. A classroom full of excited students waiting for a lesson from space.Then — 73 seconds after launch — everything changed.Honoring the seven NASA astronauts who made the ultima...

 From a 1973 Chrysler Newport to a black-lab puppy named Fred, Jim Richmond takes you on his first road trip as a newlywed into the heart of Louisiana. In this episode of “How Did We Get Here?” you’ll hear about building a young family in ...

Once upon a midnight dreary... 🕯️Step into the shadows for a haunting Halloween treat — a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s timeless classic, The Raven, performed by Jim Richmond.This special bonus episode invites you...

 Sometimes the scariest stories are the ones that actually happened.In this true account from the mid-70s, a quiet weekend alone turns into something unforgettable when a phone starts ringing… from upstairs.What started as a ...

He disappears without a sound… then reappears like he never left.From ancient myths to late-night stares, Mr. Ash’s eyes seem to see more than the rest of us ever could.Join me as we explore the mystery, the folklore, and the quiet m...

An island in the Aegean.A quiet night watch.And a figure seen only through the starlight scope.Four guards. Four sightings. One legend.Join Jim Richmond as he recalls one of the eeriest legends from his military years — a ...

 From a small-town graduation to Air Force Basic, Jim Richmond thought he knew where life was headed. In Aim High, he shares the early choices, the shocks and losses, and the curveballs that sent him to places he never expected — ...

In 1973, George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees and changed the face of baseball forever. That same year, a young kid with a transistor radio and a Joe Pepitone glove fell in love with the game — not just the wins and losses, ...