Have you ever wondered what it's like growing up with famous parents? It's hard to make your name in this world. Especially when millions of eyes are on you from birth. Everyone has their own expectations of you and you have your parent's legacy to live up to. In this podcast we sit down with people living out those exact situations. From sons and daughters of some of the world's biggest entertainers, to hall of fame athletes, to world changing politician's children. Hear what it's like for them trying to make their own name, on their own merit.
Garett Bischoff is a former professional wrestler and business owner. His father is Eric Bischoff, Hall of Fame wrestler and founder of WCW's Monday Night Nitro and the NWO. Garett knew from a young age his destiny lay within the ring and he worked behind the scenes with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Sting, Rick Flair and others to learn his craft and sculpt his body. His on screen feud with his dad was one of the WCW's most polarizing. Listen as we talk all things wrestling and what goes into it.
28 Jun 2022
Season 2 | Episode 4: Alexis Arguello Jr.
Alexis Arguello was a beast in the boxing ring, winning three World Championships in three weight classes while never loosing a belt in the ring. After his boxing career he moved home to Nicaragua where he became mayor of the capital city. His life would ultimately end in a mystery that is still unanswered but his son, Alexis Arguello Jr. is set on doing just that. After making his own attempt at a boxing career he is now a producer for Showtime, creating their boxing content.
21 Jun 2022
Season 2 | Episode 3: Tess Frizzell
Tess Frizzell was born into Country Music Royalty, being the daughter of CMA/ACM Winner, Shelly West and successful singer/songwriter, Allen Frizzell. Country Music runs so deep in her DNA with her Grandmother, Country Music Hall of Fame member. Dottie West and Uncle, Lefty Frizzell, also a member of the Hall of Fame. Her Mother and Uncle, David Frizzell, recorded the classic, “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma”. Tess is carrying on the family tradition, writing songs with hit writers including Bill Anderson, Michael Farren and Bobby Tomberlin. Tess tours the country singing her music and also some of the hits, made famous by her family and shares the stories behind the songs. Tess has shared the stage with many of Country Music’s legends and has recently released her debut single "The Wrong One" which she co-wrote with her grandmother.
14 Jun 2022
Season 2 | Episode 2: Hannah Hicks
The daughter of Hannah Storm (the most prolific female in sportscasting history and anchor of ESPN's Sportscenter) and Dan Hicks (the NBC sports reporter known for calling some of the most memorable events in Olympic Sports history), Hannah Hicks knew from a young age that sports would not be her path. In Fact, after being surrounded by it her whole life, she ran from it. However, Hannah now finds herself at the helm of her own business as a music manager in Los Angelas working with some some of the biggest names in pop music and knocking down walls to create a name for herself and a new, safe space for women in the music industry.
7 Jun 2022
Season 2 | Episode 1: Walker Montgomery
The son of 90's country crooner, John Michael Montgomery, Walker is far from just another famous person's kid. His incredible voice, songwriting and stage performance puts him in a world of his own. In this episode we talk about growing up on the road, a short trip to college and signing a major publishing deal. He also has a new EP out now.
22 Feb 2022
Episode 8- John Meredith
James Meredith is a Civil Rights Icon who can be found in history books across the US and the World. He was the first African-American admitted to Ole Miss and was shot and wounded on a solo march from Memphis, TN to Jackson, MS. His son, John, had a front row view. Growing up in Jim Crow Georgia, John saw his Dad's work and The Civil Rights Movement up close. In this season finale of From The Shadow, we talk growing up with expectations, the cost of a quality education, play dates with Muhammad Ali, and blazing your own trail.
15 Feb 2022
Episode 7- Haven Nutt
Houston Nutt was a polarizing figure in college football in the late 90's and early 2000's. His time as a head coach was full of wins and success at multiple top universities as well as plagued by scandal.
In this episode we sit down with Coach Nutt's youngest daughter, Haven, and talk about growing up in the spotlight, living through the controversy and starting fresh. A successful actress, filmmaker, and business owner, she has now become a force and a name of her own in multiple industries.
Take a look inside her gorgeous Tennessee retreat and even book classes with her.
Be sure to check out the video as well on the brand-new Youtube page "From The Shadow Podcast Video"
8 Feb 2022
Episode 6- Jordan Wood Hicks
Since 1950 The Wood Brothers Racing Team has been NASCAR's longest continually running team. Home to dozens of Hall of Fame Drivers, 99 wins at the sport's top level and race wins in seven different decades, NASCAR would not be who it is without The Wood Brothers. Since it's inception the team has been family owned and that doesn't look to change.
Jordan Wood Hicks is the granddaughter of the team's founder, Glen Wood. She is now the co-owner and the Vice President of Communications. On the episode we talk about growing up in the garage, keeping secrets from your spouse, moving on from a fan favorite driver and what the future of NASCAR and The Wood Brothers looks like. Jordan describes the challenges that she had to go through to not only make her own name, but the struggle to be a female in a male dominated sport.
1 Feb 2022
Episode 5- Seth Hannah
John Hannah was a National Champion at The University of Alabama under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and then spent 13 seasons with the New England Patriots on his way to the NFL Hall of Fame and being named the greatest offensive tackle to ever play the game. That meant that his son, Seth, had more to live up to than just his father's six foot-three inch height.
This week we sit down with Corporal Seth Hannah of the Alabama State Troopers and talk growing up in the backyard of the Patriots Stadium, climbing aboard a 2000 pound bull, sports, faith and the climate of being a police officer in today's world.
25 Jan 2022
Episode 4- Jesse Keith Whitley
Keith Whitley died at just 33 years old, leaving behind a son, Jesse Keith, who was not yet two. Raised by his mom, Opry Star Lorrie Morgan, Jesse Keith has always lived in the shadow of his dad's ghost and his mom's legacy. How could any country music career compare to those two?
This week we stand around a campfire in Jesse Keith's backyard in Nashville and catch up with him as we talk music, life, sports and what it took to get to where he is today.
18 Jan 2022
Episode 3- Mackenzie Adkins
Business woman and artist manager, Mackenzie Adkins has the pedigree to run the country music world. From the womb she was country music. Her dad, Trace Adkins, is one of Nashville's biggest stars with decades on chart topping songs, video and even movies and tv shows. Her mom, Rhonda Forlaw Adkins, was a publicity manager at Arista Records working with legends from Brooks and Dunn, Waylon Jennings and many more. Mackenzie took all that experience, added some hard work and education, and is now handling day-to-day management for some of the industry's brightest up and coming talent.
Tune in to hear some hilarious stories of growing up in the spotlight, fashion fails, and how she refused to let her parent's name effect who and what she became.
11 Jan 2022
Episode 2- Georgette Jones
The only daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Georgette Jones has seen it all. In this episode she takes us behind the curtain and into the the world of growing up as a child of the most famous couple in Country Music history. From childhood heartaches of her parents divorce, running from music, finding love and her way back home and finding peace with where she is now. This riveting interview is informative for fans of Wynette and Jones and is inspiring for anyone chasing a dream.
4 Jan 2022
Episode 1- Tom Tippin
Son of Country Music Star Aaron Tippin and Music Executive, Thea Tippin, Tom Tippin is blazing his own trail. The Pop singer/songwriter walks us through what it like trying to make it in an industry that his parents help shape and how he plans to make his own name.
16 Dec 2021
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Introducing From The Shadow. A new podcast where we sit down with the children of famous people and talk about growing up in that lifestyle and making their own name on their own merit.
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