The Edlow Podcast

Producer David Page - Network News, politics and Diners, Drive Ins and Dives

David Page is a television producer who worked in investigative journalism and network news for NBC and ABC. He owns and operates Page Productions, his own production company.
As a producer for shows like Good Morning America and the Today Show, he was on the forefront of many historic events. He worked on the other side of the "Iron Curtain" and walked through the Berlin Wall on the day it was dismantled. He interviewed Muammar Gaddafi in the remains of his Tripoli home after a US bombing, he ate breakfast with Yasser Arafat and provided extensive coverage of the Romanian Civil War. 
After 15 years, he and his wife decided that Network News had changed too much and decided to move on to another passion, food. He began pitching shows all over when one off the cuff idea about "Diners, Drive Ins and Dives" struck the Food Network's fancy. Mr. Page produced the show for 11 seasons. 
Mr. Page comes on the Edlow Podcast to discuss producing network news, world politics, the fall of Communism, Social Democracy, Food, the creation of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, his new book and a new radio show that is currently being syndicated. 
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Johnny ”Butabi” Martin - Tragedy, Triumph and Mindset

Johnny “Butabi” Martin is a former baseball prospect, school sports coach and independent professional wrestler from Central California.
As a 7th grader, John Martin was called up from his middle school baseball team to play with the high school varisty team. He was a major prospect, and by freshman year, talks of the big leagues were already happening.
His whole life changed when a woodshop accident left him with crushed fingers on his throwing hand, leaving him an amputee. He spent time in the hospital as everyone told him things would be different.
Staring at all of his dreams crushed with his lost fingers, he fell into a depression…until one day he read a letter from a friend saying how sorry she was that his life was ruined…caused him to snap out of it. That day, he changed his mindset. He said to himself “this isn’t over.” That day he developed a saying that he uses to this day. “The story only ends one way.”
Hear the story of how he overcame, got back to playing ball using a tarp and a string, developed a successful wrestling career headlining some of the biggest shows in the world, and is now giving back to his community.
This is a can’t miss story of triumph over tragedy.

Kevin Evers - Trump Support, Black Lives Matter and the 2024 election

Kevin Evers is a former college basketball player with a degree in English Literature. Shortly after graduating he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Kevin (who has been interested in politics for as long as he can remember) is also an avid Trump Supporter. He voted for him in 2016 and 2020, but would not support a re-election bid in 2024.
 
He is also a former Sacramento Kings season ticket holder who withdrew his ticket holder status after a few instances involved with the Black Lives Matter organization.
 
Kevin comes on to discuss his background, basketball, politics, religion,Trump support, Black Lives Matter, woke culture, the Supreme Court and anything else we can throw out that will make you angry.
 
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”Ruth” - Faith Crisis, Marriage and Polyamory Part 2

"Polyamorous Ruth" is a married woman in her 30s who is involved in an open "Polyamorous" marriage. She and her husband are less active members of the LDS church.
 
Ruth comes on the podcast to discuss her rather restrictive LDS upbringing, her marriage, sexuality, shame culture within high demand religion and how that has influenced her decision to enter into the polyamorous lifestyle.
Ruth also discusses the pros and potential pitfalls of entering into this lifestyle, her current views of church, religion and spiritual experience, as well as how she would prefer to be approached by her local congregation. 
Due to technical difficulties, this podcast was cut into two parts. Click the link to subscribe! 

”Ruth” - Faith Crisis, Marriage and Polyamory Part 1

"Polyamorous Ruth" is a married woman in her 30s who is involved in an open "Polyamorous" marriage. She and her husband are less active members of the LDS church.
 
Ruth comes on the podcast to discuss her rather restrictive LDS upbringing, her marriage, sexuality, shame culture within high demand religion and how that has influenced her decision to enter into the polyamorous lifestyle.
Ruth also discusses the pros and potential pitfalls of entering into this lifestyle, her current views of church, religion and spiritual experience, as well as how she would prefer to be approached by her local congregation. 
Due to technical difficulties, this podcast was cut into two parts. Click the link to subscribe and follow along onto part 2! 

Sean Kanan - Karate Kid, Cobra Kai and Mindset

Sean Kanan is an Emmy award winning actor, producer, author and motivational speaker. He has played iconic roles in long lasting franchises including "Karate Bad Boy" Mike Barnes in the Karate Kid/Cobra Kai franchise and Deacon Sharpe in Bold and the Beautiful. 
Sean joins the Edlow Podcast to discuss the Mike Barnes character, the differences between the role at the start of his career vs being a veteran actor, the process of returning in the Cobra Kai franchise, and his favorite moments from the series. He also discusses obtaining the role and a life threatening injury he suffered during filming in 1988. 
Perhaps most importantly, he discusses the mindset that propelled his success, brought him through failures (divorce and battles with addiction) and that keeps him learning in middle age. His two books "Way of the Cobra" and "Welcome to the Kumite" discuss this mindset in details. Both can be found on www.wayofthecobra.com 
COBRA KAI....NEVER DIES! 

Dark Sheik -Life, Hoodslam and Transgenderism

Dark Sheik is a Muslim Trans-woman who wrestles professionally and owns and operates the Oakland based entertainment promotion known as Hoodslam. She has grown her counter culture wrestling show from a small warehouse in front of 30 people into consistently drawing thousands in large venues across the Bay Area.
Sheik comes on the Edlow podcast to tell her story. She shares her background of losing her mom at the age of 9, moving to Oakland with her father and brother, and her immediate love for pro wrestling.
Perhaps more interesting is her sharing her life long battle with gender, how those around her shut her down when she spoke about it, her fear of losing her career, her friends, and everything she worked for, and her success in coming out as a trans woman.
Thank you Sheik for sharing your success story, answering listener questions and educating us all on your journey.

Patrick Mason, Ph. D. - Mormonism, Faith Crisis and LGBTQ from a Theological Perspective

Patrick Mason, Ph. D is an theologian, author and scholar. He holds the Leonard J Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University. He has written and/or edited several books, including "Restoration: God's Call to the 21st Century World" and "Planted: Belief and Belonging in an Age of Doubt." He has also spoken on several podcasts and firesides on the topics of faith, LDS church history and faith crisis.
Dr. Mason comes on the Edlow Podcast to discuss his knowledge of religious history and doctrine, faith crisis, his views on controversial issues within Mormon theology, and LGBTQ community within the LDS faith.