Zero Excuses: Kristin Kline’s Convicted Comeback

On this episode of Nightmare Success, I sat down with Kristin Kline. Her story hits hard. She was a successful salon owner, living what looked like a great life. But behind the scenes, things were unraveling. She got caught up in a federal case involving insurance fraud, and it landed her in federal prison. Kristin’s …

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The Feds Couldn’t Break Her Spirit: The Freya Pearson Story

On this episode of Nightmare Success, I sat down with Freya Pearson. Her story is one you need to hear. She was a successful woman working in finance. She had built a life that looked stable and strong. Then everything fell apart. Freya was indicted in a federal fraud case. She fought the charges for …

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Wrongfully Convicted at 17 to Innocence Pardon: Dieter Tejada’s Comeback

When I sat down with Dieter Tejada, I knew I was in for a powerful story. What I didn’t expect was how focused, articulate, and driven he would be. At 17, Dieter was wrongfully convicted of attempted murder. One bad moment, the wrong place, and a flawed system took seven years of his life. But …

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Unshackled: Topeka Sam on Transforming Incarceration into Advocacy

When I sat down with Topeka Sam on this episode of Nightmare Success, I knew right away her story was going to move people. She doesn’t hold back. She went from being incarcerated to becoming a national voice for women impacted by the justice system. Her journey is proof that your past doesn’t define your …

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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…