Military Vets, Law enforcement, badass Dog people and Cigar Industry Leaders tell their stories, experiences, trials and tribulations during their service and life. Also a show where top cigar brands and influencers share their story, news and talk shop! The good the bad and the ugly. They also share how they became successful after transitioning to becoming a civilian!They all deserve to tell their stories! It’s a part of history, and we need to honor our fallen and injured brothers! And also learn about dog training, psychology and working dog tactics! And to keep current with Cigar Industry trends and new releases!
Today I sit down with multi decade police officer and K9 handler and dog trainer Justin Rigney! He is a NePoPo Gold graduate and we talk dogs, cop talk and his critical incident shooting he was involved in! The Ryan Samuels Show Modern-day politics discussion and analysis. Conservative Political Commentator Ryan... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify...
Matt Solomon has been an Eagle County resident since 1996. After dedicating 21 years of his life to public service, Matt took the bold step of becoming Western Colorado’s candidate for the state Senate in District 8. As a candidate, Matt believes in individual freedom and liberties; and advocates for the safety and prosperity of Coloradans not just on the Western Slope but across Colorado. Matt’s appreciation and understanding of real Western Colorado values and passions and his ability to bring...
Today Steven and I sit down with 26 year dog trainer, and federal agent Larry Krohn! Larry is the founder of Pak Masters, and the author of " Everything you need to know about E Collar Training " You do not want to miss this! Brought to you by Joint Forces K9 Group!~...
Paul E. Curtis was a nineteen (19) year veteran of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). In 2002, Curtis became the only K9 handler for LCSO where he and his K9 partner were assigned to a patrol unit and provided drug detection, tracking, and patrol K9 services. In 2004, Curtis and his K9 partner were transferred to the narcotics unit and continued to provide the same services. In 2006, he was assigned to the FBI Drug Task Force/ Knoxville Division where he provided, investigative services,...
Today I am joined by guest Co Host Steven Antomarchi and guest Michael Nezbeth! Mike is the founder and owner of Grassroots K9. A high level pet and police dog trainer Mike travels the world training dogs! Mike is also a trainer with K9s United which is a non profit that travels around and works strictly with police dogs in order to help them grow and receive the training they need! Stand by a lot of knowledge dropped in this episode!
Today I sit down with Veteran Police K9 handler Steve Antommarchi.For a second time. To discuss suicide among veterans and first responders. Very deep episode dedicated to Phil! Steven Antommarchi's first encounter with a K-9 team was in New York City on September 11, 2001. He witnessed a search and rescue K-9 team fighting through horrible conditions. That encounter made such a profound impression on him that he knew what he wanted to do K9 for the rest of his life. Fifteen years later, in Dall...
Today I sit down with robotics expert turned professional dog trainer! James now runs a successful pet business and is the owner IGYK9 AKA I Got Your K9! One of his special missions is to train and place service dogs for veterans and first responders!
Today I sit down with Joe Gionti!Joe is the founder and director of K9Heroes4Heroes. Their mission is to provide service dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost! K9H4H was founded in 2021 as a 501C3. Joe has been working in the dog industry for approximately 10 years. He started a little later in life, but this is his way to pay back the men and women who have put a uniform on for our freedoms, at home and abroad!
Today I sit down with Carlos Ramirez. Carlos is a Puerto Rican who came to the USA mainland and is a world class dog trainer and decoy! We start at the beginning and go through where he is now! Dog talk and alot of fun!
Today I sit down with MIL/PD K9 Handler and trainer Shawn Edwards, and Army Ranger Pat Lesser! Shawn is a high level and record holder PSA trainer, participant and Pat is a Army Ranger/K9 Handler transitioning out of the Army onto his next stage in life! Shawn also is the lead trainer and host of Deadpool Decoy School, and Pat is a ranked instructor! We cover both of their lives and careers and talk mental health and healing!
Today I sit down and share a beer with Armin Winkler, a professional K9 Trainer! Armin has spent the majority of his life working dogs in the civilian and law enforcement fields since the mid 1970s. He has operated his own K9 security business in Canada. Armin is a published author who has written and published K9 training articles all over the world. Armin operates Rivanna K9 Services in Virginia where he provides training services as an Applied Animal Behavioral Scientist to his clients. He is...
Today I sit down with Tara Lee-Burke and talk dogs, law enforcement and military! Tara was born and raised in South Jersey. She graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in 2005 and shortly after graduation she was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. She was on active duty in the Army for 4 years with one deployment to Iraq from 2006-2007. She got out of the Army in 2009 and immediately commissioned as an officer in the US Coast Guard. She spent 2 more years on active duty before beco...
Today I sit down with professional younger trainer Arianna Krenz! Arianna got her start with when purchased a husky dog, and upon failing to find good local trainers, she decided to take it on her self to learn! She has recently interned at Tarheel K9, and has become very proficient in odor work and tracking! We sit down with beers and shoot the shit and talk dogs! Stay tuned for a fun episode!
Today I sit down with legendary Police K9 Trainer, again, Howard Young! Howard has been training Police dogs for 30 plus years and is a wealth of information! We cover alot of dog training topics such as E Collars, an Out, Obedience, Tracking and Marker Training! He is an avid Cigar and Whiskey lover such as myself, so this is an episode jam packed with knowledge from a badass! Hoeffen Tactical K9 Equipment is our newest sponsor, please check them out online! They make hand made muzzles, slat mi...
My guest today is Eric Stanbro! Eric was a law enforcement officer for nearly 2 decades, and had a very storied career in patrol and as a K9 Handler, K9 trainer, and main trainer for Canton Police department. He details the scary realities of being a law enforcement officer in detail, and talks about shootings and dog bites that he was a part of. Eric is also the co-host of the popular podcast, Working dog Radio, and currently owns and runs a large pet training business called Ridgeside K9 Ohio,...
Today I sit down with Veteran Police K9 handler Steve Antommarchi. Steven Antommarchi's first encounter with a K-9 team was in New York City on September 11, 2001. He witnessed a search and rescue K-9 team fighting through horrible conditions. That encounter made such a profound impression on him that he knew what he wanted to do K9 for the rest of his life. Fifteen years later, in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, K-9 Officer Antommarchi found himself in the middle of the deadliest attack on law ...
My guest today was a special forces Army veteran! He was a operator and a K9 handler for the majority of his time! He now owns a Junk removal company and does many other construction tasks! Please give it up for Travis Bobo!
Rich is a 20-year veteran of law enforcement, where he served as a K-9 officer, Detective, Police Instructor and SWAT member. He received is Bachelors in CJ in 2007 and his Masters degree in 2012. Rich has had a wide array of canine experience. He has served Military Special Operations Groups, Police Departments, military contracts and has trained over 6,000 pet dogs over the last 20 years. Currently, he is the owner/operator of The Working Dog Depot in Louisville Kentucky where they specialize ...
Today I switch up the gears a little and am bringing on a dog training legend! Howard Young, has been training police, and working dogs for over 30 years! I gained a lot of insight and a lot of knowledge just from having this conversation with a seasoned working dog trainer. I hope to meet and train with and learn from Howard very soon! Sorry for the quality on the guest's end, we had some technical issues! But hang onto your seats and prepare to learn about police dogs! Also please leave us a r...
Today I sit down with Marine Sniper Legend Jimmy Baker. Jimmy served 20 years in the Marine Corps, with an infantry designation as well as a Scout Sniper. He served time at 1/8th and I as well as combat deployments, and multiple MEU's "Marine Expeditionary Units". He dropped bodies in the battle of Ramadi, and served as platoon sergeant in multiple units! He even NJPd me, for getting belligerent lol! He is a American Icon, and a general badass! Hang onto your seats for this one!
Today I sit down with a living legend! Lance Oufnac did 27 years in the United States Marine Corps, as an infantryman, and a drill instructor! He went on 10 deployments, many of them combat deployments! Lance was a huge huge huge inspiration personally, and this episode was an honor for me to conduct! Please, hang on to your seats for this one! American Badass, Lance Oufnac, SGT MAJ T YPE!!!!
Hang onto your seats for this one! I am opening the horizons for this podcast, and am starting to have law enforcement officers and dog training professionals join! Today I sit down with SGT Jon Vaala, a 24 year Sheriffs Deputy! He has spent 24 years so far, with the Arapahoe Sheriffs Department near Denver, Colorado. Jon has been a Bomb Technician for over 22 years, and over 16 years as a tactical explosive breacher! During his career he has spent time in the jail system, has served as a patrol...
Today I sit down with Navy Seal Combat veteran Mark Matzdelaflor. We talk his experiences going through BUDS Navy Seal Training, all the way through the teams and his war and combat experience. Mark is a very big proponent of psychedelic treatment for veterans, and works in this new healing industry! This is an excellent episode, and we go in depth on all things psychedelic healing! Mark's writings can be found at https://www.matzeldelaflor.com/blog
Today I sit down with Dog Training professional and former Law Enforcement Officer Mark Connolly. Mark has been training dogs for nearly or over 3 decades, and was a police officer for a very long time. Specifically a K9 Officer and trainer. We talk dogs, politics, and the current atmosphere with Law Enforcement and the general public. We split the interview into two episodes and the next, we will talk about his officer involved shooting and the follow on PTSD and trauama that resulted from that...
My guest today is a repeat guest. This episode we talk in depth about the Ibogaine and 5MEODMT treatment Navy SEAL Dan Cerrillo went through to give up massive drinking and his ego! This episode he goes DEEP. Please give it up for Dan Cerrillo!
Today I sit down with the founder of Amazing Brains Performance Center, Micah Shanser. The Amazing Brains Performance Center specializes in treating PTSD, depression, and many other mental health issues and disorders using Neuro-feedback and stimulation. We also discuss the psychedelic treatments his organization/s have been doing. Most of this conversation was on another level of intelligence and thinking and I truly learned a lot about the way the brain works, and mental health. Amazing Brains...
In this FIRE episode I sit down with Brian Johnson and Donald Maloy of WarriorNow. This episode is packed full of very deep and emotional stories, as well as clinician level advice and healing techniques and information. Brian is an Army combat veteran and sustained multiple injuries on tour including massive back issues and multiple traumatic brain injuries. Brian was also a Police officer during his time in the reserves and active duty and left the department due to his injuries and issues aft...
My guest today is a former Army Infantry Soldier. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2008 and had a rowdy experience. Aside from being on the receiving end of over 200 shells and rockets in the form of indirect fire on their small patrol base nestled at the summit of a peak, he was injured by a direct rocket blast to his vehicle as a turret gunner. He sustained dozens of injuries including a left leg below the knee amputation and a major traumatic brain injury. He has since healed and moved on to bec...
Today is a badass episode! I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down and having this conversation! My guest is a former Army Soldier, who spent time in infantry, and recon units in Afghanistan on a long a bloody deployment. We talk in depth about his experiences at the tip of the spear for the US Army. Lots of great war stories and heroics are detailed in this post! I found this guy in a night vision Facebook group! I commented under his comment and two days later were hitting it off! He details all the...
Today I sit down with the man the myth and the legend! Navy Seal, and serial entrepreneur Mike Ritland! Mike spent over 12 years in the Seal Teams as an operator and BUDS Instructor. He then was medically retired from the US Navy from a fungal lung condition caused by the blowing winds of Iraq. He served combat tours as an operator and then finished his time out at BUDS. Mike is one of the best dog trainers in the world, and has many companies. Trikos, TeamDog, and The Warrior Dog Foundation jus...
