The Official And Now Love Podcast: www.andnowlove.com Owen Hanson: @theofficialcakid Website: www.TheCaliforniaKid.com In this gripping episode of "And Now, Love," Cynthia Marks sits down with Owen Hanson, author of The California Kid, to unpack his extraordinary life story. Owen takes listeners on a journey through his transformation from a USC athlete to running a high-stakes underground betting empire. The conversation dives into his struggles with identity, the pursuit of belonging, and the adrenaline-fueled decisions that led him to incarceration. Owen reflects on his time in confinement, his eventual path to self-reform, and his remarkable ability to rebuild his life. This episode offers an unflinching look at the consequences of ambition, the pursuit of redemption, and the lessons that come from finding purpose against all odds. Follow our socials: Instagram / / andnowlove.podcast Facebook / / And Now Love Podcast Youtube / / @AndNowLovePodcast TikTok / / and.now.love.podc ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 08:27 - From Athlete to Adrenaline Junkie: Owen’s Early Journey 16:54 - The Beginning of the Betting Empire 25:21 - Chasing the High - Adrenaline and the Costs of Risk 33:48 - Facing Consequences and Confinement 42:15 - Finding Purpose Inside the Cell 50:42 - Reforming a Life: From Inmate to MBA 59:09 - What Owen Wants Others to Know 1:05:00 - The California Kid’s Path to Redemption