Hiding From The School Shooter: Melody Herzfeld

What Happened To William Hung!? Life After Fame

🎙️ In this episode of The Colm Flynn Podcast, we catch up with viral American Idol sensation William Hung for a rare and revealing interview you about what happened to him after he shot to stardom. Remember his unforgettable “She Bangs” audition that took the world by storm? Find out what happened after the fame. William shares the untold story of life beyond the spotlight—his rise to celebrity status, his battle with gambling addiction, the loss of his marriage, and how he reinvented himself as a statistical analyst and motivational speaker. A blast from the past - William Hung proves that it's important not to take life too seriously, and to enjoy whatever comes your way. instagram.com/colmflynnire

Hiding From The School Shooter: Melody Herzfeld

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Melody Herzfeld, the drama teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who bravely hid and protected her students during the 2018 Parkland shooting, where 17 lives were tragically lost. She shares her harrowing story from that day, the split-second decisions that saved lives, and how she has helped her students heal through music and art. This conversation is about courage in the face of terror, the resilience of young people, and the enduring power of storytelling to process grief and inspire change. instagram.com/colmflynnire

Psychology of Plane Crashes: Emmet Feerick

Plane crashes and aviation accidents stir up some of our greatest fears. The idea of being trapped inside a machine 30,000 feet in the air, traveling at hundreds of miles an hour, when something goes wrong and it's completely out of our power to fix it. And even though flying is one of the safest forms of travel today, people have a fascination with what happens when disaster strikes and a pilot has to try and save the lives of hundreds of people on board.  Emmet Feerick is the founder of the hugely successful Youtube channel Green Dot Aviation, and in this interview he talks to Colm about why he is so interested in studying the psychology behind some of the worst aviation disasters in history. He talks about how humans react when under immense pressure, and how in some cases they can rise to the occasion to save the day.  instagram.com/colmflynnire

I Flew Air Force One on 9/11: Captain Mark Tillman

While almost every other aircraft in the United States was being grounded, Colonel Mark Tillman was pushing his throttles full force ahead to get Air Force One into the air as quickly as possible. Behind him, inside the flying White House, was President George W. Bush - coming to terms with the fact that America was under attack, the deadliest hit since Pearl Harbor.  Captain Mark Tillman had one of the most important jobs in America on September 11th 2001, to ensure the safety of the United States president and the continuity of government. As they flew through the air, racing back to Washington DC, they heard the news that a third plane had hit the Pentagon and there were an unknown number of other hijackings in the sky. Air Force One banked at a sharp angle and headed to a secret military base instead.  In this one-on-one exclusive interview, Colonel Mark Tillman tells Colm Flynn about his memories of that horrific day, and accounts how the crew felt flying through the air knowing their country was under attack.  instagram.com/colmflynnire

Mobster Family to Top Chef: Steven Allbright

Growing up in the projects in New Jersey, Steven Allbright knew his father was involved in the mafia. From FBI agents spying through their windows, to his dad asking him to take mysterious bags down to the local bar. And as they say, like father, like son, and when Steven grew up he copied many of his father's habits with alcohol, drugs, and women. Struggling with alcohol addiction, Steven managed to hold down a good job, and worked as private security for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He was married, had a child, a nice house and car. But when he took his first shot of cocaine, little did he know it would lead him on a journey that would ultimately end up in prison.  After six years in jail, Steven says he would have been thrilled if someone gave him a chance just to wash the dishes in a kitchen, but today he is the executive chef of a multi-million dollar kitchen in a top-restaurant in Washington DC. And in this podcast interview, Steven tells Colm how he turned his life around after finding himself behind bars, and how he comes to terms with his past and the life that he lived.  This podcast is brought to you by The Last Lions. (www.thelastlions.net) instagram.com/colmflynnire