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Hosted by Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo · history · EN-US · 16 episodes
I WAS THERE! is a living history series featuring lively conversations with eyewitnesses to significant modern events. Our guests are common individuals who through the hand of fortune or fate found themselves in the uncommon front row seat of witnessing or participating in extraordinary moments in time. Here they share their fascinating, unfiltered accounts on a variety of topics with the rest of us, and whether their historical encounters were brief or lengthy, this humble podcast strives to make them all memorable.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchI WAS THERE! is a living history series featuring lively conversations with eyewitnesses to significant modern events. Our guests are common individuals who through the hand of fortune or fate found themselves in the uncommon front row seat of witnessing or participating in extraordinary moments in time.
I WAS THERE! is hosted by Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 16 - Signed, Sealed And Delivered For All Of US" (3 July 2026, 46 minutes), "Episode 15 - Stepping Out Boldly" (6 January 2025, 72 minutes), and "Episode 14 - A Walking, Talking Miracle" (25 November 2024, 52 minutes).
I WAS THERE! publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for I WAS THERE! is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. I WAS THERE! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. I WAS THERE!'s contact route on record: verified email.
Ron Roberson and Jeff Trujillo hosts I WAS THERE!, a history show with 16 episodes published.
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<p>Hours following the signing of the Declaration of Independence our forefathers set out to design an official "Seal" that would not only represent our new country, but through its' symbols serve as a guide to future...
I WAS THERE!
<p>Author, artist and U.S. Coast Guard veteran Darrell Fusaro shares some of the life-enhancing lessons he was taught in the military during the 1980's and reveals how many of these spiritual principals are remarkably...
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<p>In 2009 life was cruising along nicely when wife, mother and lifelong believer Valarie Carlomagno suddenly found herself facing one of our biggest fears - a devastating health diagnosis. In this episode Valarie...
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<p>Showgirl, model, Playboy cover girl and actress Marli Renfro reflects on her serendipitous multi-faceted career throughout the entertainment industry. From working with Hitchcock to Coppola to Hefner and hobnobbing...
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<p>United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, Orange County Business Leader and Honorary Buffalo Soldier Bobby McDonald tantalizes us with tales from his multi-faceted past, and shares his efforts to preserve and promote the...
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<p>Kiwanian, businessman and friend of the show "Big" Tom Minahan drops by on the eve of his 90th birthday to share words of wisdom learned during his amazing lifelong journey which includes growing up in Compton during...
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<p>I WAS THERE! Podcast co-host Ron Roberson shares his inspirational journey from a difficult early upbringing in the segregated South to overcoming addiction, achieving a successful career as a cable television anchor...
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<p>New York and Los Angeles art dealer, gallery owner, author and collector Molly Barnes paints a fascinating portrait of working with some of the most iconic modern artists in history throughout her colorful...
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<p>Pioneering Public Access Station Managers Mike DeGagne and Darrell Fusaro join their former colleagues Ron and Jeff for a raucous trip down memory lane as they discuss the early highlights (and later "lowlights")...
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<p>Travel and entertainment entrepreneur Anastasia Mann shares her storybook memories of visiting Disneyland on opening day and being treated to the ultimate “E-Ticket” birthday surprise from Walt Disney himself.</p>
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<p>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...
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<p>Los Angeles radio pioneer Norm Silvers recounts his experience of working at station KCBH in Beverly Hills during the 1950's and 60's and being the first to broadcast an FM stereo signal west of the Mississippi.</p>
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<p>Retired Aerospace 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.</p>
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<p>Pete Whalon, US Army veteran and author of "THE SAIGON ZOO, Vietnam's Other War: Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll" shares his colorful "behind the scenes” account of escaping the Army supply chain “zoo" to lifeguarding at a...
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Grab 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.</p>
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