Welcome to a special edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this powerful episode, we speak with New York-based Psychologist, Attorney, and Professor of Restorative Justice at Hofstra University and St. Joseph’s College, Dr. Robert Goldman, J.D., Psy.D. We dive into a meaningful conversation surrounding MLB legend Dwight “Doc” Gooden and the growing movement to get him inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

As a close friend of Dwight Gooden, Dr. Goldman shares deep insights from his Psychology Today article, “Finding Meaning in the Mess: A Hero’s Narrative.” This episode explores themes of character, redemption, personal Growth, and the powerful impact of second chances. With Hall of Fame–worthy stats on the field and a transformational story off it, Dwight Gooden’s journey is one of triumph over adversity—and it’s time for his Legacy to be honored.

▶️ Read the article: Psychology Today – A Hero’s Narrative

🖊️ Sign the petition: Support Dwight Gooden’s Hall of Fame Bid 

Song is Doc Gooden by The Mountain Goats: https://themountaingoats.bandcamp.com/track/doc-gooden

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Joe Dimino Podcaster/Artist

Joe Dimino has been writing & creating in a variety of capacities since his college days at the University of Missouri-Kansas City somewhere around 1993. If you are keeping score, that would be about 29 years+. It all began at UMKCs University News as a Sports Writer & turned into a myriad of expressive avenues. Inventing poems, art, video & audio has always been in the proverbial cards.