I WAS THERE Podcast

17/07/2024

69 years ago today the opened in , and we were lucky enough to hear a first hand account of that day from Anastasia Mann, who happened to be there with her family! Hear all about her experience on this episode of I WAS THERE! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522?i=1000546544486

‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 6 - The Ultimate "E-Ticket" Ride - Dec 30, 2021

16/06/2024

The world premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller was held at two theaters in NY City on this day in 1960. Hitchcock himself warned attendees that no one would be admitted to the theater after the picture had started. Check out our conversation with "The Girl In Alfred Hitchcock's Shower" a few months ago with the legendary Marli Renfro, who pulled back the curtain and shared her memories of the making of this film horror classic. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-12-peeking-behind-the-curtain-at-a/id1583861522?i=1000651959978

‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 12 - Peeking Behind The Curtain At A Captivating Career - Apr 9, 2024

15/04/2024

Have you had a chance to listen to our new episode featuring Marli Renfro? This "Girl in Alfred Hitchcock's Shower" has had an incredible career as a model, Pl***oy cover girl/bunny and actress, and does she have some stories to tell! Such an amazing lady who "bared it all" for our humble I WAS THERE Podcast! Check out the episode link in the comments section below.

10/04/2024

In 1960 Marli Renfro was paid $500 to be murdered in front of the camera, in what would become one of the most infamous - and most witnessed - slashings of all time. Yet this model, Vegas showgirl, Pl***oy cover girl and actress would not only go on to survive, but thrive and enjoy a lifetime of accolades that continues today. In our latest I WAS THERE Podcast, we pull back the curtain and introduce you to the girl who survived a Psycho.
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28/07/2023

The I WAS THERE! Podcast honors National Day by sharing our latest episode featuring a robust conversation with US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Honorary Buffalo Soldier and Black Chamber of Orange County President Bobby McDonald, who provides amazing history about the legendary all-black Buffalo Soldiers Regiments and the lesser known Bicycle Corps. These brave trailblazers led the charge as the US Army tamed the west, and their incredible history and feats are memorialized at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, where celebrations are taking place this weekend in Houston, Texas.
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‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 11 - Legend of the Buffalo Soldiers and The Iron Riders - Jul 26, 2023

16/07/2023

54 Years ago today space pioneer Bill Spencer and his team achieved their goal of landing a man on the moon. Ever wonder what it would feel like to achieve the impossible? Check out Bill's incredible first hand account on this episode of the I WAS THERE Podcast!

‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 3 - Rocket Man - Oct 8, 2021

06/04/2023

In his 90 years on Earth, "Big" Tom Minahan has seen some amazing moments in history...and has some sage advice for living a success life filled with faith, family and friendship. Check out our latest episode wherever you find your favorite podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522?i=1000606661884

29/03/2023

Our latest episode has landed, and boy is this one special! Before he was our co-host, Ron Roberson survived a life that took him from the depths of the segregated South to the heights of one of the most sacred houses in our nation. Join us as Ron shares his amazing story as only he can...providing plenty of insight, wisdom and laughter while detailing his long journey from tragedy to triumph.

‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 9 - From The Crack House To The White House - Mar 29, 2023

13/07/2022

New episode alert! We were honored to recently have an incredible conversation with art expert, curator, author and collector Molly Barnes, who opened her first gallery in 1968 and has spent decades in LA and NY working with some of the most iconic names in the modern art world. Molly paints a portrait of her colorful tales and joins special guest co-host artist Darrell Fusaro in educating us about the creative process and what it takes to make a splash in the competitive art world.

To listen click HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522?i=1000569563897

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02/05/2022

New episode premiere! Former station managers Mike DeGagne and Darrell Fusaro share their memories of the "golden age" of Los Angeles Public Access Television and the zany antics surrounding these "stations for the people" in the latest episode of I WAS THERE!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522?i=1000559400822

‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 7 - The Golden Years Of Public Access Television - May 2, 2022

28/01/2022

On January 27, 1967 tragedy struck the Apollo 1 mission, killing three pioneering astronauts as they awaited takeoff. Nineteen years later, on January 28, 1986 America was reminded of the dangers of space exploration as the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded upon takeoff, killing all seven aboard. Although devastated, the loss of these brave heroes inspired their teams to work harder and explore farther in tribute to their memory. Listen to our "Rocket Man" podcast episodes 1 & 2 with retired Aerospace Design Engineer Bill Spencer as he describes how the teams behind the scenes ultimately worked beyond these tragedies in pursuit of the final frontier.


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‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 3 - Rocket Man - Oct 8, 2021

16/01/2022

Author and veteran Pete Whalon shares his unexpected tale of how he was "tricked" into signing up for the and ultimately served as a lifeguard with a cast of characters he would later immortalize in his entertaining book . Look for this full interview and other historical accounts from eyewitnesses to history by searching "I WAS THERE!" on your favorite podcast platform.
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06/01/2022

Have you listened to our magical interview with Disneyland opening day attendee Anastasia Mann yet? Not only was she there on day one, she also got to meet ! Here's a clip about that moment from Episode 6, "The Ultimate E-Ticket Ride" now available on your favorite podcast platform
(search for "I WAS THERE!" on Apple or Google Podcasts).

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31/12/2021

We close our inaugural year with a special new episode featuring Anastasia Mann sharing her storybook memories of attending Disneyland on opening day and having an incredible encounter with Walt Disney himself! Thank you to all of our incredible guests and listeners who have supported our I WAS THERE Podcast. Here's to many more great interviews in 2022!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522?i=1000546544486

‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 6 - The Ultimate "E-Ticket" Ride - Dec 30, 2021

25/12/2021

On Christmas Eve, 1968 as their Apollo 8 command module floated above the lunar surface, Astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders took turns reading from the book of Genesis, closing with a wish for everyone "on the good Earth."

Merry Christmas from the I WAS THERE Podcast team, and please click on this link to listen to our interview with Bill Spencer, who remembered working with Borman, whose leadership was key in our quest to reach the Moon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522?i=1000537982719&fbclid=IwAR0f2CH1VDNmnj3_k51mokJ0E-zlxS1JO-tS-IAgKU_OEJyqlxsl5Ubw2Dc

‎Show I WAS THERE!, Ep Episode 3 - Rocket Man - Oct 8, 2021

13/12/2021

Episode 5 premieres today! We conclude our conversation with Aerospace Design Engineer Bill Spencer as he tell us about his years working on the Space Shuttle and GPS programs.

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.

02/11/2021

Los Angeles radio pioneer Norm Silvers spins a tune at KCBH (K-"Crawford's of ") Radio in the early 1960's. Be sure to catch our I WAS THERE Podcast episode titled "No Static At All" as Norm recounts the golden years of FM radio and the magic moment he helped make stereo broadcasts a reality. Norm went on to be a longtime educator in the cities of , and . Be sure to subscribe to our humble podcast and give us a like if you enjoy what you hear. You can download our show wherever you find your favorite podcasts, or catch this episode by clicking on this link that will take you directly to this episode: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzU2YmFjN2JiLWFmM2QtNDZkZi04YzI2LTY1YTM5YjQ1ODA0Nw%3D%3D&episode=MjRhMzI2ZTItNWZjNS00YzUxLTkwZmItYjQ1OWQ4ODc2NzAz

30/10/2021

Our new I WAS THERE Podcast episode features an entertaining interview with Los Angeles radio pioneer Norm Silvers, who shares his memories of working at station KCBH in during the golden years of radio and being the first to broadcast a stereo FM stereo signal west of the Mississippi. Look for the episode "No Static At All" at the link below or download our podcast wherever you find your favorite podcasts. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzU2YmFjN2JiLWFmM2QtNDZkZi04YzI2LTY1YTM5YjQ1ODA0Nw?sa=X&ved=0CAcQrrcFahcKEwiAt5bNvvLzAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA

First there was the spoken word. Then came history books. Followed by radio, television and now the internet. Thanks to the miracles of modern technology, we can access historical interpretations at the simple touch of a screen. But how accurate are these depictions? Napoleon Bonaparte famously proc...

13/10/2021

Have you had a chance to listen to our latest "out of this world" podcast featuring our friend Bill Spencer reminiscing about the history of the Apollo program? With all the news about sending 90 year olds into space these days, get caught up on the backstory of how our space pioneers persevered through technology, tragedy and triumph to make visiting the Final Frontier a reality. Click on this link and get on board for the ride of a lifetime! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-was-there/id1583861522?i=1000537982719

08/10/2021

Episode 3 has landed!!! Retired Design Engineer Bill Spencer recently joined us to share 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. Hop aboard for this fascinating tale of teamwork, persistence and triumph over the final frontier!

Retired 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.

05/10/2021

Have you had a chance to listen to our inaugural guest episode featuring our friend Pete Whalon's tales from "tanks to trunks" during his time serving in the Army during the Vietnam War? If not, download the episode now by searching for I WAS THERE! on your favorite podcast platform. And while you are at it please "Follow" our page...a new "out of this world' episode is debuting later this week!

24/09/2021

We are thrilled to welcome our longtime friend, US Army Veteran and Author of "The Saigon Zoo, Vietnam's Other War: S*x, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll" Pete Whalon as our first guest on our new podcast! In our first interview episode, Pete shares his colorful "behind the scenes” account of escaping the supply chain “zoo" to serving as a lifeguard at a swimming pool in the heat of the Vietnam War. Thank you Pete for your humor, your openness and of course, for your military service!!!

Pete Whalon, US Army veteran and author of "THE SAIGON ZOO, Vietnam's Other War: S*x, 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.

23/09/2021

Are you keeping your eyes and ears peeled for tomorrow's newest "I WAS THERE" Podcast episode? Hosts Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo have an amazing guest in store for their first "official" interview show! "See" you here mañana!

22/09/2021

Thank you for finding us! As we embark on this podcast journey, we invite you to like and follow our page, as we will always post our newest shows here first. In our first episode, we outline our 30+ year friendship, providing some context as to who we are, how we met and discuss our interest in creating this podcast as we get share our guests' fascinating stories with our audience.

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.

21/09/2021

Welcome friends to our new podcast adventure! Join I WAS THERE! hosts Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo as we embark on a series of lively conversations with guests who were fated to witness great moments in modern history.

Search for I WAS THERE! on your favorite podcast platforms. We will be posting new episodes later this week, so please "Like" and "Follow" our page and come along as we dive into history together!

Pull up 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.