Ep 18: From Addiction to Fatherhood: The Second Chance That Changed Everything

Second chances change lives. In this deeply moving episode of Call Me Friend, host Daryn Kagan pulls back the curtain on a moment few people ever see: a surprise grant award that changes everything. What begins as a routine follow-up interview turns into a life-altering moment for Jimmy Erickson, a father, student, and recovering addict doing everything he can to build a better future for his family. From past struggles with addiction and DUIs to earning a 4.0 GPA while

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Ep 5: Sisters, Secrets & The Nazi Past: Uncovering The Man Who Calculated Death

Two American sisters. Their mother’s plea from her deathbed to finish her memoir leads them shockingly to their Nazi-linked grandfather. A Gracie Award-winning podcast. In this unforgettable Call Me Friend episode, host Daryn Kagan talks with Suzanne and Stephanie Rico about their gripping podcast The Man Who Calculated Death, exploring family legacy, Nazi Germany, and the truth hidden in a dying mother’s memoir. If you’re into family secrets, WWII history, or award winning storytelling this one’s for you. Discover how

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Announcing my new podcast, “Call Me Friend!”

Who do you call when life gets real? When the good news hits, the heartbreak lands, or you’re just having one of those days—you call a friend. That’s the heartbeat of Call Me Friend—a feel-good weekly podcast that drops you into the kind of conversations that remind us who we are, where we belong, and why friendship matters. Hosted by former network news anchor, wife, mom, and Airbnb host Daryn Kagan, Call Me Friend is your weekly reminder of the

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