Twenty One Gun Podcast

21 Gun: Where Veteran Voices Meet Current Events Dive into the battleground of ideas with hosts Kevin "Sully" Sullivan and Frank Easterling, two combat veterans who unpack the complexities of the nation they fought to protect. Each week, Sully and Frank peel back the layers of absurdities woven into American life. With unfiltered perspectives forged on the frontlines, they fearlessly confront the nuances and contradictions of today’s news, offering a unique lens through which to view the country. In a world overflowing with headlines, "21 Gun" is your call to arms. It’s a rallying cry for those who want to see the ideals they defended reflected in our nation's narrative. Join us each week as we explore, dissect, and question. Because understanding what we fought for is as crucial as the battles we waged. Welcome to the frontline of discourse. Welcome to 21 Gun.

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#13 Irreverent Warriors Spotlight (mini-episode): Marine Russel Oxley

I went out with Russel and the IW-Raleigh crew as they planned the route for the upcoming Silkies Hike in Raleigh, NC on September 21, 2019. Russ shared what IW means to him and how the hikes changed his life. For information about all the upcoming Silkies Hikes please visit www.irreverentwarriors.com For more information on the Raleigh Hike, visit their Facebook Page...

Aug 15, 2019•11 min

#12 Part II: Marines/Entrepreneurs Paul Cardenas and Mike Stojic

This is PART II of the round table type open conversation with a couple of Marines. This week we have Mike Stojic who is a former Marine and owner of Revival 1869, a whiskey bar located in downtown Clayton NC which boasts a library of over 100 different types of whiskeys from around the world. Mike is a brilliant and highly motivated entrepreneur and it shows in the quality of the product he delivers. Visit www.revival1869.com for hours and events. We also have, Paul Cardenas who is also a forme...

Aug 08, 2019•36 min

#12 Part I: Marines/Entrepreneurs Paul Cardenas and Mike Stojic

This was the first of hopefully many round table type open conversations with any veteran that wants to hang out, drink some whiskey and wax philosophical. This week we have Mike Stojic who is a former Marine and owner of Revival 1869, a whiskey bar located in downtown Clayton NC which boasts a library of over 100 different types of whiskeys from around the world. Mike is a brilliant and highly motivated entrepreneur and it shows in the quality of the product he delivers. Visit www.revival1869.c...

Aug 08, 2019•25 min

#11 Army Veteran/Door Gunner "Silkies" Stefanie Parker

Stefanie Parker is a US Army Veteran who served in Iraq as a helicopter door gunner. She tells her story about first ignoring the fact that service fundamentally changed her and eventually allowing herself to embrace the role of salty veteran! You can contact Stef @ stefanie@irreverentwarriors.com Interested in participating in a Silkies Hike? Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com for all the info you need. While you're there, pick up some Irreverent Warriors apparel to show your IW PRIDE! Please vis...

Jul 29, 2019•38 min

#10 Marine Zac Baker: Rediscovering a purpose after serving in Afghanistan

I interviewed Zac Baker a few years back on my previous podcast "Wait, What If..." where we discussed his experiences going undercover as a prisoner in a faltering county jail. If you're interested in listening to that crazy story click here . Zac returns to talk about his experiences transitioning from the Marine Corps to the civilian world and rediscovering purpose. Zac brings some profound insights into the struggle faced by veterans trying to reintegrate. I had a great talk with Zac and I th...

Jul 15, 2019•39 min

#9 (a) Vietnam Gunship Pilot - Mark Garrison (Part I)

Hey folks! This is a rerelease of a Wait What If Podcast episode I recorded about 3 years ago with my co-host Marine Mike Stojic. We interviewed Mark "Pigpen" Garrison about his experiences flying Huey Gunships in Vietnam. Mark was a Warrant Officer in the US Army during the Vietnam War and author of "Guts N' Gunships: What it was Really Like to Fly Combat Helicopters in Vietnam" . Running out of college money during the mid-1960s meant he had little choice but to sign up for the Army before the...

Jul 04, 2019•32 min

#9 (b) Vietnam Gunship Pilot - Mark Garrison (Part II)

Hey folks! This is PART II of a rerelease of a Wait What If Podcast episode I recorded about 3 years ago with my co-host Marine Mike Stojic. We interviewed Mark "Pigpen" Garrison about his experiences flying Huey Gunships in Vietnam. Mark was a Warrant Officer in the US Army during the Vietnam War and author of "Guts N' Gunships: What it was Really Like to Fly Combat Helicopters in Vietnam" . I hope you enjoy this show, make sure you listen to PART I before you listen to this episode. It was an ...

Jul 04, 2019•41 min

#8 Navy SEAL Travis Kennedy: Approaching life with the mentality of a SEAL in and out of uniform

This episode I announce the partnership with the Irreverent Warriors. A non-profit group dedicated to reducing veteran suicide through Silkie Hikes throughout the US. For a list of upcoming hikes check out www.irreverentwarriors.com Travis Kennedy had one goal since he was a kid, become a US Navy SEAL. His focus and mental fortitude is second to none. Travis shares with us the origins of his never quit attitude and how it made him a successful Naval Speical Warfare operator and civilian entrepre...

Jul 01, 2019•37 min

#6 Marine John Commins: The Come Home Project; Mental Health &

John was a college baseball player whose dreams of going professional were superseded by his desire to serve. John and I had a great conversation about the stigma of seeking treatment of mental health issues while serving and the perception of "weakness" in the military culture. After leaving the service, he and his wife created "The Come Home Project". From their FaceBook page: “Come Home” is designed to bring the Warrior-Spouse relationship closer together through the battlefields of emotion, ...

Jun 21, 2019•36 min

#5 Sound Bites fro Fayetteville, NC's Silkies Hike 6/15/19

Hi all, Thanks for checking out the show! This episode will be very different from the typical Twenty One Gun Episode. I attended my first Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike this past weekend and brought along my microphone to collect some sound bites and hopefully give you a good idea of the atmosphere of one of these hikes. I for one had an amazing time and will be attending as many of these events as possible! Gene Vandeham joins me to cut up the episode to avoid confusion when one interview st...

Jun 18, 2019•15 min

#4 Marine Elliott McKenzie; How PTSD took him from handcuffs to a successful R&B musician

Elliott McKenzie is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of the Iraq war who uses music as a form of therapy for PTSD. His music and on-stage performances are a form of release and calming for his condition. Through using music as therapy, Elliott has found a way to save his own life. For more information visit https://www.elliottmckenzie.com/ Visit 21 Gun's Web site Instagram Facebook Twitter Are you a veteran? Are you interested in telling your story or helping out Twenty One Gun? Shoot me an em...

Jun 07, 2019•36 min

#3 Marine Officer Donny O'Malley - Creator Vet TV and Irreverent Warriors

Donny O'Malley is an actor, writer and of course is the creator of Veterans Entertainment Television - an online streaming service by veterans for veterans. He is the founder of Irreverent Warriors an organization bringing veterans together for silkies hikes with 22 kilos of gear for 22 kilometers in an effort to curb veteran suicide. Donny joins me today to talk about the disconnect between real veterans and service members and the public's perception. Does this disconnect lead to veteran suici...

May 24, 2019•32 min

#2 Chad Jukes - From combat amputee to the summit of Everest!

Chad Jukes joins me today to talk about his time during and after his service in the US Army. Chad joined the Army reserves during college with a plan to play the trumpet in the Army Band. A few years and several combat deployments later he found himself missing a leg thanks to an IED encounter in Northern Iraq. Hear Chad's inspiring story of overcoming a devastating physical injury and ultimately reaching the pinnacle of terra firma Earth - Mount Everest. Links: Paradox Sports Visit 21 Gun's We...

May 24, 2019•34 min

#1 Marine Veteran Dan Maillard & the Irreverent Warriors Silkies/Ranger Pantie Hike

Dan Maillard is a former Marine who joined the service straight out of High School. He served as Marine One Crew Chief on the VH60N at HMX-1. For all those who don't know - that's the president's helicopter and the crew chief is responsible to keep it flying. He then transitioned from the Marine Corps to the Secret Service Uniform Division as a Police Office, worked with the FBI on Counterterrorism. Dan comes on to the show today to talk about Irreverent Warriors, an organization whose mission i...

May 19, 2019•36 min

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