Behind the FTX Collapse with Joe Bankman: A Father’s Story of Survival

Joe Bankman, SBF's dad, on the Nightmare Success podcast

What happens when your child becomes the center of one of the biggest financial collapses in history? Joe Bankman, Stanford Law professor and father of Sam Bankman-Fried, shares his family’s journey through crisis, resilience, and the unexpected kindnesses that sustained them.

The Man with 9 Lives: The Joseph De Gregorio Story

In this extraordinary episode of Nightmare Success, Brent sits down with Joseph De Gregorio—a Wall Street trader, liver transplant survivor, and federal defendant who turned his darkest moments into a mission to help others. From surviving nine life-threatening crises to reducing his federal sentence by 75%, Joseph story is a masterclass in redemption and second chances.

Is Now the Time for a Federal Expungement Process?

In this special episode of Nightmare Success, Brent sits down with Jeff Grant and Drew Chapin to discuss the Federal Expungement Initiative—a groundbreaking effort that could provide an off-ramp for millions of people currently trapped in the federal criminal justice system.

From Time Served to Voice Heard: Eddie Ellis

In this episode of Nightmare Success, Brent sits down with Eddie Ellis to discuss his incredible journey from a 16-year-old facing manslaughter charges to becoming a champion for youth justice and criminal justice reform.

Scott Rosenblum on The Art of Criminal Defense

When Everything in on the Line: Scott Rosenblum The Art of Criminal Defense I had to pause my recording several times during our conversation, not because I was…

Kristen Johnson: From Addiction to Advocacy

When I sat down with Kristen Johnson, I knew I was about to hear a story that would shake the way I think about recovery and reentry. What I didn’t expect was to meet someone who had turned her own nightmare into a lifeline for others.

Walter Dunn: The Man Who Freed Others While Still Behind Bars

When I sat down with Walter Dunn, I felt the weight of a story that had been hidden behind bars for so long it seemed almost invisible. What I discovered was a man who had turned his own wrongful conviction into a mission to free others.

Pamela Winn: From Shackles to Advocacy for Incarcerated Women

Pamela Winn’s journey from incarceration to empowerment is a powerful narrative of advocacy and change. Her story sheds light on the urgent need for dignity and rights for incarcerated women, illuminating paths for those who feel voiceless.

Cooking Up a Comeback: SuperChef Darnell Ferguson Unfiltered

Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson’s journey from homelessness to cooking for Team USA at the Olympics is a testament to resilience and redemption. But what happens when your past threatens to unravel your success? Discover his powerful story of accountability and second chances.