This week we welcome Joshua Hood, author of Burn Out ...Available everywhere August 13th! Joshua Hood is the author of The Guardian (Blackstone Publishing, 2023), Treadstone Rendition, Treadstone Transgression, The Treadstone Exile, The Treadstone Resurrection , Warning Order, Clear by Fire, and most recently Burn Out . Josh decided to follow his brother into the military and joined the army after graduating with an English degree from the University of Memphis. He spent five years in the 82nd A...
Aug 12, 2024•57 min
This week we welcome Dave Matheny, CEO of Silencer Shop. Silencer Shop is the largest silencer distributor in the U.S. Dave used his background as software engineer to streamline the silencer purchasing process, navigating the regulatory hurdles with a technology based approach. Dave discusses how his son being born with impaired hearing got him interested in silencers. He wanted to pass along his love for hunting and firearms to his son, but needed to protect his remaining hearing. Dave quickly...
Jul 29, 2024•46 min
We are BACK! And what better way than with Episode 100! This week we welcome Dennis Price, Force Recon Marine and Founder of Heroes 4 Humanity. After multiple deployments during the Global War of Terrorism, Dennis fought through life's dark path to emerge blessed with faith in God and a new mission. Dennis turned from an instrument of war into the hand of God traveling the world helping others. Made up of veteran special operators, H4H strives to provide global and stateside humanitarian aid and...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr
We break into our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special interview...This week we welcome friend of the show James Hodgman, United States Air Force Technical Sergeant and spokesman for Team RWB Solano. James talks about the upcoming 9/11 Stair Climb in Mill Valley, California, to honor the first responders who responded to the terrorist attacks on 9/11. The Solano Team RWB chapter will meet at Old Mill Park at 64 Cascade Dr. in Mill Valley at 9 a.m. to begin the stair climb on Se...
Sep 14, 2023•37 min
This week we welcome Jason Herrick, author of the Life Long Learners series. Jason's first book My Jesus Song is a bedtime lullaby that will remind your child of Jesus's love throughout all the stages of their life. My Jesus Song started as a private story Jason created for his boys, but soon blossomed in to a fully illustrated launching point for his Life Long Learner Series. Drawing from his faith, Jason creates a soothing and welcoming addition to the end of day routine. We discuss the challe...
Aug 21, 2023•53 min
This week we welcome Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology. Humans have been searching for the secret to longevity since the beginning of time. So, it’s no surprise that synthetic HGH treatments made their way onto the market and promised aging adults and athletes alike the fountain of youth. But, in addition to being costly and injectable, they’ve also long been associated with a laundry list of serious side effects like joint pain, swelling, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even type 2 d...
Aug 13, 2023•58 min
This week we welcome Charles Brown, two-term President of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). From a very young age, Brown knew he wanted to serve his nation and had a calling to work with military aircraft. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1985 and was trained in aviation ordinance. In 1986, Brown sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of a diving accident while serving in Cherry Point, NC. During his initial rehabilitation at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Spinal Cord Injury center...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week we welcome Rebecca Briggs, Gold Star wife and founder of the Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation. Technical Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the 106th NYS Air National Guard unit as a Special Missions Aviator. He and his fellow airmen were flying in a HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter when they crashed on the afternoon of March 15 near the city of Al-Qa’im in western Iraq, where they were performing combat search and rescue operations supporting ...
May 25, 2023•58 min
This week we welcome C. David Cain to the show. David is the President and CEO of Heroes Home Advantage, the largest hero rebate program in the country for buying or selling real estate. Heroes Home Advantage is a network of Realtors, lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, title companies, and more who wanted to do something to give back to those who protect, serve and care for our country and community. The program offers military, law enforcement, firefighters, health care, emergency personnel, ...
May 19, 2023•48 min
This week we welcome Don Culp, father and Warrant Officer in the United States Army. On January 16th, 2009, Don welcomed the newest edition of the Culp family, Braelyn Aubrey. When she was born, Braelyn never would make eye contact with her mother or Don. Within the first six months, she was flown by helicopter to a children's hospital. She had absence and myoclonic seizures and became very lethargic. This is when Don's family started uncovering some of the causes behind the lack of eye contact....
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min
This week we welcome Navy Seal, Dave Berkenfield. Dave discusses signing on to be part of the American Legion's Be The One Campaign. We talk about the American Legion and their history of advocating for veterans. Their newest program is focused on combating veteran suicide. Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. The rate of suicide for veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-veteran adults. The...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week we welcome TSgt James Hodgman to discuss transitioning from military to civilian life. James is a former Security Forces airman, and current public affairs photographer, for the United States Air Force. Anticipating his separation from the military, James wanted to set himself up for success. To that end, he applied and was accepted into the Department of Defense SkillBridge program. The DOD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experi...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week we welcome Kevin Bloom, founder of the Optimal Warrior. Kevin identifies the Optimal Warrior as individuals dedicated to identifying their inner fears, facing them head on, and taking action to become the best version of themselves. They are men and women of strong will and deep inner purpose. They understand that life is never complete and the challenges will never end. They have fallen in love with the process of growth, vibrancy, and LIVING. Instead of letting the outside world over...
Dec 07, 2022•51 min
Happy Thanksgiving!!!! This week we welcome Will Highland, founder of Caritas Apparel. Caritas in Latin roughly translates to charity or the virtue of universal love. They believe that with great partnerships, unique products, and a little bit of love they can make the world a better place, one pair of socks at a time. Their first sock design is dedicated to ending veteran suicide and homelessness. Each day, more than 17 veterans commit suicide and 40,000 experience homelessness. Returning home,...
Nov 22, 2022•48 min
This week we welcome Brian Wadtke, Founder and President of The Veteran Hunter. Brian's mission is to organize hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreational activities for our nation's veterans. The Veteran Hunter was born out of a love of nature and an understanding of the healing power of the outdoors. Whether you are climbing a tree stand looking for that perfect buck, trekking miles into the Wyoming wilderness to bag your first elk, or making a pilgrimage to Alaska to cast into traveling salmon...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week we welcome Dale Jenkins, Author of DIPLOMATS AND ADMIRALS: From Failed Negotiations and Tragic Misjudgments to Powerful Leaders and Historic Deeds, the Untold Story of the U.S. Navy’s Victories at Coral sea and Midway. Diplomats and Admirals argues that the war in the Pacific was the result of internal divisions in both the United States and Japan, and possible duplicity within the Roosevelt administration. After continued Japanese expansion in the Pacific in 1941 and the total oil emb...
Nov 07, 2022•57 min
This week we welcome Robyn Grable, founder of Talents Ascend. Talents Ascend is an AI-powered talent sourcing website that matches job-seekers with employers, using skill profiles rather than traditional resumes. Starting with Veterans Ascend, Robyn set out to not only simplify the veteran hiring process, but also to improve the process of matching veterans with employers. She has since expanded this goal to disabled job-seekers, individuals with criminal records, and now the general public. Her...
Oct 28, 2022•55 min
This week we welcome Jim Lorraine, President and CEO of America's Warrior Partnership. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Nurse with nine combat deployments and retired as the Deputy Command Surgeon for the United States Special Operations Command after 22 years of service. After serving as the founding director of the United States Special Operations Command Care Coalition and as a Special Assistant for Warrior and Family Support to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Jim has s...
Oct 21, 2022•49 min
This week we welcome Ray Murphy, founder of Warriors Healing Network. The Warriors Healing Network was founded to help facilitate psychedelic treatments to combat veterans and police officers who have been diagnosed with PTSD, and require financial assistance to get the help they need to fight for their lives. Ray, and his team, are here to support those members of our community who have tried to address symptoms thru various other more traditional modalities with little to no success. They have...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week we welcome John H. Davis, author of Combat to College. John served multiple combat tours as a Infantry Squad Leader in the 101st Airborne Division. After the military, he earned his bachelor’s in history from St. Joseph’s College and his master’s in education from Harvard. Using that experience, John started coaching student veterans, and writing his college success playbook. Combat to College is the guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilizing the unique sk...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week we welcome Ellen Gustafson and Ben Keiser of Vet the Vote. Vet the Vote is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become the next generation of poll workers. According to Vet the Vote, in the past 3 years alone we have lost over 130,000 poll workers. This has created a crisis for state voting organizations, with 66% of election officials reporting an issue with poll worker recruiting. There are 17 million+ veterans and millions more military family membe...
Sep 20, 2022•56 min
This week we welcome Hendrik VanderBellen, Canadian Infantry Officer. Hendrik graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada, and is currently serving as a Platoon Commander in the Canadian Van Doos Mountain Division. We discuss the challenges of entering the military during the onset of the COVID pandemic, and the unique leadership tactics that were deployed while the Canadian military was dispersed. Hendrik talks about the struggle to maintain readiness during a time of reduced conflict, ...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min
This week we welcome Cole Lyle, Executive Director of Mission Roll Call. Prior to Mission Roll Call, Cole worked as an advisor to senior leadership at the VA and on veteran policy in the United States Senate. As a veteran and advocate, Cole uses his experience in both fields to highlight the voices of 1.4 million members in MRC's network to advocate for veteran's issues across the United States. Cole is uniquely positioned to lead MRC as he knows personally the struggles of military members and ...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Ladies and Gentleman it's TACO TUESDAY...This week we welcome Navy veteran Bill Hoopes, owner of the first Capital Tacos franchise. After separating from the Navy after 16 years of service, Bill got right to work building his empire. His daughter's passion for softball was the inspiration for his first business, a softball tournament organization. He stayed close to his community providing an exciting environment for young woman to showcase their skills on the diamond. He helped numerous girls r...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min
We break with our regularly scheduled program to discuss the recent events surrounding the PACT Act. I discuss some of the basic elements of the Act and also what occurred that stopped it from reaching the President's desk. I talk about the good, bad, and ugly of the bill, but most importantly the misinformation that is being used as an excuse for the bill stalling in the Senate after passing with 84 votes in June. We go over the "changes" to the bill that prompted more than 20 senators to chang...
Aug 02, 2022•39 min
This week we welcome Maj. Fred Galvin (Ret.), Marine Officer and author of A Few Bad Men. A Few Bad Men tells the story of Fox Company, a Marine unit ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders—these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home. A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning d...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This week we welcome Dr. Judson Brandeis, Urologic Surgeon and author of the 21st Century Man. Judson Brandeis, MD, is a board-certified urologist who currently practices men’s health and sexual medicine in Northern California. Dr. Brandeis attended Brown University, Vanderbilt Medical School, and received a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Award for his year of transplantation immunology research at Harvard Medical School. He completed two years of general surgical training and four yea...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min
This week we welcome Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, authors of the International Bestselling Tier One and Sons of Valor Series. Jeff and Brian are at it again with the next installment of the Sons of Valor series, Sons of Valor 2: Violence of Action. When a former teammate of Chunk’s is killed in a shocking ambush, rumors begin to fly that the Lion of Ramadi, the infamous Iraq War sniper who racked up dozens of American kills, has returned with a mission to target American SEALs. Chunk and hi...
Jun 02, 2022•58 min
This week we welcome Jessica Rambo, the founder of The Painted Buffalo Traveling Studio. Painted Buffalo Traveling Studio is A 501(c)(3) nonprofit Veteran Artist founded and operated mobile art studio. In between adventuring around the United Sates in their converted school bus, Jessica and family focus on getting veterans art supplies to tell their own stories through art. For them art supplies don't always mean pens and paint brushes though! Jessica, a Marine Corps Veteran, likes to dip in the...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week we welcome Tim and Janet Scherer, Gold Star parents and the founders of Team Chris. In 2007, Cpl Christopher Scherer was struck by a single sniper bullet while serving his country in Iraq. Faced with the immense grief of losing their son, Tim and Janet were faced with a choice...to mourn him or celebrate his life. They chose to celebrate his life. In honor of their son, Tim and Janet established the “Cpl Christopher G. Scherer Semper Fi Fund”. This fund supports the “Cpl Christopher G....
May 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min
