About Voices for Freedom: An Anti-Human Trafficking Podcast
Unlikely Allies, an Our Rescue Podcast, is hosted by internationally recognized speaker, survivor and now advocate Sonny Von Cleveland and internationally recognized child protection expert and retired Supervisory Special Agent Jim Cole.
The two of them had two very different journeys, but they have one shared mission.
At Our Rescue, we believe in being collaborators and convenors in the fight. So, in each episode we'll bring together perspectives from law enforcement, survivor advocacy, prevention, technology, education, and individuals with profound lived experience to explore the realities of human trafficking and child exploitation.
The podcast is produced by Our Rescue (formerly known as Operation Underground Railroad), a nonprofit organization committed to combatting child exploitation and human trafficking around the world. We invite you to join the fight by visiting our website at OurRescue.org (http://OURRescue.org) or follow us on social media @OurRescue.
Unlikely Allies Episode 1: Jeremy Hinson & Peter Verdin
Hosts Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole interview survivor Dr. Peter Verdin and Sergeant Jeremy Hinson about childhood trauma, justice, and healing after a harrowing investigation.
4 Jun 2024
If Not Us, Then Who? I Albert de la Huerta I Ep. 11
· Albert de la Huerta is the Regional Director of Operations for OUR Rescue’s work in Latin America. He shares multiple harrowing stories from the field, including how he helped arrest Dutch pedophiles that wanted to legalize sex between minors & adults. Albert also explains why predators often choose rural areas and the role of gangs in human trafficking. Listen now!
28 May 2024
How A Dog Helped Catch Jared Fogle I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 10
Todd Jordan, of Jordan Detection K9, shares how an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 he trained helped find evidence to convict former Subway sandwich spokesman Jared Fogle. Todd shares intriguing details from the search, how his trained ESD K9s support survivors, and a whole lot more. Listen now!
21 May 2024
'I Was Trafficked By My Mother’ I Voices for Freedom I Ep. 09
June did not know she was trafficked by her mom until she watched a documentary about human trafficking. She talks about this moment of realization, her story, and why being trauma-informed is not a skill but a way of life. Now chairman of the OUR Rescue Survivor Advisory Board, she speaks about its purpose. Listen now!
14 May 2024
Ritual Sexual Abuse I Casey Gilboy I Ep. 08
Casey Gilboy is a board member and survivor advocate at Relentless Hope. She explains what ritual abuse is and why most survivors don’t deal with the trauma until later in life. Casey also shares the importance of speaking up, how anyone can be a support system, and the work her organization is doing to create legislative changes in Utah. Listen now!
7 May 2024
Every Corner of Every Horrible Place I Regional Director “Omar” I Ep. 07
“Omar” is an OUR Rescue Regional Director and real-life superhero! After a career in the Navy SEALs that spanned more than two decades, he is now leading the charge against child sex trafficking in the Mexico / Caribbean region. “Omar” talks about his mindset, what he’s learned, trafficking in Mexico, and so much more. Listen now!
30 Apr 2024
Oklahoma’s Four-Legged Hero I Lt. John Haning & Rosco I Ep. 06
Lt. John Haning joins the show to describe why Rosco, his Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 and law enforcement partner, is such a special dog. Interestingly, he shares how the Labrador Retriever keeps his skills sharp to protect children from predators. Haning also gives a glimpse into Rosco’s home life, where he is a beloved family member and friend. Listen now!
23 Apr 2024
Is the Super Bowl to Blame? | Matt Osborne & Jessica Mass | Ep. 05
Matt Osborne and Jessica Mass are back together in studio to discuss the concern of human trafficking around the Super Bowl. They also devote time to talk about grooming in the United States, the porn industry, and Matt’s idea of a long-term solution to these issues plaguing society. Listen now!
16 Apr 2024
Human Trafficking in Prisons | Michele Snyder | Ep. 04
Michele Snyder, President of Empowered to Change International, dives deep into unaddressed topics. This includes how women are trafficked in prisons, the existence of therapeutic courts, and how faith is addressed in survivor care. She also shares two trafficking stories, showing that the crime happens in unexpected ways. Listen now!
9 Apr 2024
The Eyes Don’t See what the Mind Doesn’t Know | Tammy Lee | Ep. 03
OUR Rescue’s new CEO, Tammy Lee, sits down with Matt Osborne to share why she is excited to lead the organization into its bold future. She also gives insight on how OUR is evolving to better assist survivors and drive the mission forward. Listen now!
2 Apr 2024
I Took an Anime Class to Catch a Pedophile | Undercover Operator "Alex" | Ep. 02
This episode features OUR Rescue operator “Alex” as he shares his experience going undercover in Southeast Asia to help catch a child predator and identify the minor that was being sexually exploited. At the request of law enforcement, Alex and the regional team at OUR made a critical difference in this case. Listen now! Voices for Freedom Ep. 02
2 Apr 2024
She Slipped Me This Note: "Help Us, Please!" | Matt Osborne & Jessica Mass | Ep. 01
In our premiere episode, hosts Matt Osborne and Jessica Mass introduce themselves and recount the experiences that led them to OUR Rescue. Additionally, they share details from Operation Sage’s Prayer, a daring rescue mission that took place in Haiti. Both feared for their lives but courageously fought through corruption and adversity to free 10 Venezuelan women from human traffickers. Listen now to hear Matt & Jessica share their most impactful experiences so far at OUR Rescue.. Voices for Freedom Ep. 01
25 Mar 2024
Join us April 2nd as we kick off Voices for Freedom and an anti-trafficking podcast.
Join us April 2nd as we kick off Voices for Freedom and an anti-trafficking podcast.
6 Mar 2024
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Inside a recent episode
Unlikely Allies Episode 1: Jeremy Hinson & Peter Verdin
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So I begged you to talk to your coach because I was like, this guy's going to be a mess and he's going to need some trusted person. Yeah. two states away heading to a couple more states away on a bus with a whole bunch of other like alpha athletes you know what i mean i was so worried about his mental health and his yeah emotional state what it was gonna do to him so yeah so quick question with that um because again 2009 is a totally different era than now right and i think um I think we're better aware of some of those psychological implications and some of the needs there, and we have better resources to deal with that, but I'm guessing. […]
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