In The Walkup's second episode recorded at Night to Shine—an international prom experience honoring individuals with special needs—we sit down with Shanel Richard and Emiliana Mesa.

From leadership to friendship, advocacy to inclusion, their stories reflect the power of radical hospitality and what happens when a community comes together to celebrate every individual as royalty.

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Recorded on location at the unforgettable Night to Shine event hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation, this episode of The Walkup features heartfelt conversations with Jason Valecia and Luciana Bernal.

Night to Shine is a worldwide prom night experience centered on God’s love, honoring the beauty, dignity, and worth of individuals with special needs. Jason and Luciana share their powerful stories of faith, inclusion, and celebration—and the life-changing impact of a single night where every guest is crowned king or queen.

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Saxophonist Nick Hempton has toured the globe bringing “big fat grooves and strong melodies” to audiences from NYC to Sydney to Shanghai.

In this episode of The Walkup, Nick and his jazz collaborators open up about the legacy of the genre, the culture of jam sessions, the healing power of brotherhood, and the personal journeys that shaped their musical voices. From paying tribute to trumpet great Marcus Belgrave to decoding the unique language of jazz, this conversation riffs on heritage, improvisation, and how music forms community. Whether you’re a jazz head or a curious listener, this one swings.

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Kiernan Doyle joins The Walkup to share his journey from working the crew side of productions to starring on Netflix and filming opposite Jake Gyllenhaal.

A trained actor and seasoned set veteran, Kiernan reflects on life inside the industry—balancing spontaneity and structure, navigating union strikes, and the magic of collaborative creativity. Whether he's behind the scenes of SNL or stepping into the ring as Conor McGregor, Kiernan brings wit, work ethic, and a whole lot of hustle.

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In this episode of The Walkup, Sean is joined by Atticus Firey, national leader of The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers, and Rebecca Smith, a licensed social worker and strategic philanthropy expert.

Together, they offer a behind-the-scenes look at addiction recovery, spiritual renewal, and the systems that support second chances. With stories from the front lines—from confronting fentanyl to funding free childcare—they reveal how faith, grit, and radical generosity can transform entire communities.

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No host, no filter—just two friends and a mic. In this episode of The Walkup, Chelsey and Claire go off-script and get personal.

They talk about building new friendships in NYC, transforming their health, surviving polar plunges, and why growing up in big families gave them a soft spot for strangers. From marathon prep to elevator panic, this is a conversation about facing fears, sharing stories, and finding unexpected adventure in city life.

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In this episode of The Walkup, Chelsey Hogan and Claire Gagliano tackle everything from the crisis of communication to the psychology of modern marriage.

Together, they explore faith-informed counseling, college hookup culture, socioeconomic pairing, and how our 12-move average reflects something deeper about the American soul. A conversation about what we long for—and how we speak to it.

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Priest and missionary Fr. Louis Merosne returns to The Walkup alongside actor and comedian Iris Bahr for a dynamic conversation on truth, goodness, and the chaos of moral relativism.

From the Catechism to comedy, the two explore how the Christian tradition addresses power, purpose, and the question of who decides right from wrong. With surprising takes on the Vatican’s wealth, maternal instincts, and sociopathy, this episode brings both gravity and levity to a world increasingly allergic to absolutes.

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