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Reformed N' Reel

Reformed N' Reel

Written by: Mario Hernandez & Wayne Birt
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Reformed N' Reel is a weekly conversation bringing together voices from every corner of the community to talk about corrections, reentry, and reform in Idaho's prison system.


Hosted by Mario Hernandez, a formerly incarcerated and fully reformed individual who now leads a reentry-focused nonprofit called Learning How 2 Live, and Wayne Birt, Program Director and Production Manager of Radio Boise. Wayne brings the perspective of an average citizen, and considers himself a curious moderator seeking to understand the system from the outside looking in.


Together, Mario and Wayne sit down and talk with a wide range of guests: formerly incarcerated people, social justice advocates, charity foundation leaders, and even directors from the Idaho Department of Correction.


Reformed N' Real brings all different perspectives together to better understand the correctional system and how it affects us all.

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Episodes
  • Justice & Education with Luna McCusker

    Justice & Education with Luna McCusker
    Jan 7 2026

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    Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Luna McCusker, a college student studying criminal justice. Together, they discuss the justice system, Idaho's prison system, and more, from the perspective of a college student focused on the field.

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    34 mins
  • Ryan Hertling on Reentry with Idaho Department of Correction

    Ryan Hertling on Reentry with Idaho Department of Correction
    Dec 31 2025

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    Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Ryan Hertling, a Reentry Specialist at Idaho Department of Correction. Together, they discuss the ways Idaho Department of Correction has taken reentry into their own hands, and how it looks from their side.

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    30 mins
  • Through a Sister's Eyes: Addiction, Incarceration, & Family Support

    Through a Sister's Eyes: Addiction, Incarceration, & Family Support
    Dec 24 2025

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    Mario and Wayne sit down with this week's special guest, Cherie Padilla, the sister of Quentin Padilla, who Mario spent years in prison with. Together, they discuss addiction and incarceration through the lens of a loving sister, as Cherie shares her brother's story with you.

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    29 mins
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