From a 1973 Chrysler Newport to a black-lab puppy named Fred, Jim Richmond takes you on his first road trip as a newlywed into the heart of Louisiana. In this episode of “How Did We Get Here?” you’ll hear about building a young family in Cajun Country, discovering the food and culture behind the phrase “Pass a Good Time,” and balancing those joys with the discipline of life on one of Strategic Air Command’s largest bases. A story of love, duty, and growing up fast — all in the deep South.

Louisiana, Cajun Country, Air Force Life, Strategic Air Command, Family, Fatherhood, Military Stories, Law Enforcement, Road Trips, Young Love, 1970s, Life Lessons, Growing Up, Southern Living.

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Once upon a midnight dreary... 🕯️

Step into the shadows for a haunting Halloween treat — a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s timeless classic, The Raven, performed by Jim Richmond.

This special bonus episode invites you to slow down, dim the lights, and lose yourself in the rhythm and melancholy of one of the greatest poems ever written.

Whether you’re a longtime Poe fan or hearing it for the first time, this one’s best enjoyed with a candle burning low... and perhaps a cat keeping watch. 🦉

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Halloween, Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven, Storytelling, Poetry Reading, Bonus Episode, Spooktober, HDWGH, Jim Richmond, Classic Literature, Halloween Special, Nevermore

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How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.

Sometimes the scariest stories are the ones that actually happened.

In this true account from the mid-70s, a quiet weekend alone turns into something unforgettable when a phone starts ringing… from upstairs.

What started as a lazy Saturday soon became a mystery that still sends chills decades later.
This is Who Was Calling? — a true story you won’t forget.

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How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.