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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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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He disappears without a sound… then reappears like he never left.
From ancient myths to late-night stares, Mr. Ash’s eyes seem to see more than the rest of us ever could.

Join me as we explore the mystery, the folklore, and the quiet moments that make you wonder — what do our pets really see in the dark?

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An island in the Aegean.
A quiet night watch.
And a figure seen only through the starlight scope.

Four guards. Four sightings. One legend.

Join Jim Richmond as he recalls one of the eeriest legends from his military years — a night watch where the line between duty and the unknown blurred forever.

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From a small-town graduation to Air Force Basic, Jim Richmond thought he knew where life was headed. In Aim High, he shares the early choices, the shocks and losses, and the curveballs that sent him to places he never expected — and how those moments shaped who he became.

Air Force, Basic Training, Tech School, Small Town Life, Thurman Munson, Military Stories, Life Lessons

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In 1973, George Steinbrenner bought the New York Yankees and changed the face of baseball forever.
That same year, a young kid with a transistor radio and a Joe Pepitone glove fell in love with the game — not just the wins and losses, but the voices, the legends, and the dreams it carried.

From Phil Rizzuto’s “Holy Cow!” calls, to backyard games that ended with broken fingers and big what-ifs, this episode looks back at the spark that shaped a lifelong passion.

Because sometimes, the beginning of someone else’s dynasty can mark the beginning of your own journey too.

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This short, light-hearted episode breaks from the heavy stories as Jim shares his “One Shoe Theory” — a roadside mystery turned playful life lesson — guaranteed to make you smile every time you spot a lone shoe on the highway.

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