In 2007, Sgt. John Peck, of Antioch, Illinois, enlisted in the USMC. Little did he know the direction this decision would take him in life. Despite a brain injury in Iraq, he continued his service in the Marine Corps. In 2010 an IED in Afghanistan took both his legs and eventually both arms! Despite these horrific injuries, Sgt. Peck persevered. In 2016 he received a bilateral arm transplant in Boston, MA. If you liked this episode or want to share you story, shoot us an email kevin@twentyonegun...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min
GySgt Charles Wolf served in many Marine Corps Billets to include 9 years in the Marine Corps infantry. His primary MOS was 0351, Anti-Tank Assault man (Dragon Gunner). He is also a desert Storm Veteran. In 1994 he lateral moved into the 4600 Marine Corps Graphic Illustrator field. Since that time, he has served as a Production Chief, DOD Graphics Art Instructor and Art Director of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. He retired after 21 years of active duty service in the United States Marines....
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Our lie show is now Sundays at 8pm East and the follow on audio portion will be available Tuesday mornings! This week's episode is with Founder of Semper Fly Sunglasses Company, Sgt. Patrick Turley, USMC. From their site: Semper Fly was founded by Marine and Iraq War (OIF 2-2) Veteran Sergeant Patrick Turley. Not only is Semper Fly a wholly Veteran owned and employed company, delivering quality, comfortable, and durable sunglasses at the most affordable prices, but Semper Fly is also committed t...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Tune in tonight when we celebrate 100 episodes at Revival 1869 among a gaggle of Irreverent Warriors. We will take a deep dive into the creation of 21 Gun, its partnership with IW, and talk to past guests of the show. One of the topics, in light of recent geopolitical events, is the importance of remaining in the lives of fellow veterans by any means possible. Through hikes, podcasts, youtube, movies etc. The mission is you! Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com for a list of all upcoming #Silkieshik...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 18 min
This September, as tribute to the flight attendants and crew members killed in the September 11th attacks, former flight attendant Paul “Paulie” Veneto will push an Airline Beverage Cart from Boston Logan Airport to Ground Zero, NYC. Every GWOT veteran was affected by 9/11 and what better way to honor those that sacrificed so much than have a true patriot like Paulie chat with the Irreverent Warriors! We also have David Boston from the San Jose Hike hopping on to tell us why the left coast hike ...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min
We have some awesome guests coming on tonight! The Korean cease fire happened 68 years ago (as of last week). The DMZ was the scene of many harrowing missions outside the wire for America's Armed Forces for the decades following the cease fire. Many of these missions went unreported unlike the constant live feeds we got from the GWOT. In remembrance of the time our brothers and sisters have spent deployed to the DMZ we have an former Army Infantry Officer (who wishes to remain anonymous due to c...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Audio of our livestream where we discuss latest news in military and veteran life along with putting certain rumors to rest! Tonight we have Patrick Behl. He is an active duty Marine and co-Coordinator fot the upcoming Kansas City Hike! Also, we have the man-the-myth-the-legend... Russell Oxley joining us to discuss the Charlotte hike. We'll press him on other issues as well and try to get him to open up and show us his softer side.
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Calling in all the way from GUAM!!! Hike Coordinator - Ray Gamboa Special Guest - Aaron Des from Veteran Owned and Operated - Bulkhead Energy. From their site: Crafted for those whose mission requires their unbreakable best, BULKHEADTM is the go-to energizer for military, first responders, and essential workers of all professions. Featuring BRAINSTEAMTM, our exclusive nootropic blend to improve cognitive function and help you bravely forge ahead with steely courage. Visit www.irreverentwarriors....
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min
This week Sully is on vacation down in Texas so Jeremy took the reins and hosted the show. We had on the Tulsa (Charles Schrader) and Ft. Lauderdale (Brendan Allf) coordinators to talk up their respective hikes!
Jul 19, 2021•50 min
This entire episode was plagued by the tech gremlins from the onset. I am rereleasing this episode after correcting some audio issues and download issues. Hopefully you'll enjoy! Special Guest - Daniel Flores Dan is a lifelong Texan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1985 and then served in the 4th Infantry Division in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After his active-duty time was over, he served in the Texas Army National Guard’s special operations unit; Company G. 143rd Infantry LRRP (Long Range Rec...
Jul 14, 2021•48 min
In studio - EOD Frank Easterling Calling In - Mason WIllis to talk about the July 4th Hike in Hopedale, IL Special Guest - 1Lt. Sam Eckholm Sam is a social media creator, photographer and videographer who creates content across his platforms that have accumulated over 500,000 followers. Averaging over 200,000 monthly views on his YouTube channel, Sam’s goals is to help inspire the next generation both with educational content and entertainment. Sam is originally from Dallas, Texas and graduated ...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min
In Studio: Army Veteran and Gen Manager of Big Ed's in Raleigh... the moustache himself - Nick Culpepper Special Guest: EJ Snyder EJ spent 25 years in the Army and served in OIF and Desert Storm. His decorated career included earning the Ranger Tab & Jump Wings. He was awarded two Bronze Star Medals, the Legion of Merit, the Order of St. Maurice (Centurion), and over 40 other decorations while serving. He was assigned as a Ranger Instructor, he attended US Army Survival School (SERE-C) and T...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Featuring: Irreverent Warriors Jacob Fry of the Lincoln Nebraska Hike on July 3rd. Special Guest: Juan Baret Juan is a Dominican American Air Force Veteran that has dedicated his life to the service of our Nation. Juan is passionate about the game of Baseball and the great lessons it teaches about life. In 2013, as a former amateur baseball player, he could no longer play due to chronic pain related to military service. But rather than focusing on the things he could no longer do with baseball, ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In Studio Guest: G. Ruggy Jones, USMC Special Guest: Shawn Cunningham with Broken Jarhead Military Apparel & Gear, The Broken Podcast, and The Broken Blog. I thought Vet TV and IW cornered the market on irreverent dark humor... then I met Shane! With Broken Jarhead, everyone is a target! The Broken Podcast: www.TheBrokenPodcast.live The Broken Blog: www.BrokenJarhead.blog
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 13 min
We have yet another packed show tonight featuring: Matthew Reeves in studio to talk up the Wilmington Silkies Hike on June 12th. -AND- CPO Mario Cima calling in all the way from Puerto Rico to talk about the Premier Puerto Rican Silkies Hike on June 27th. Tonight's Special Guest is Mike Sency Is he a comedian? Is he an operator? Is he a podcast host? Is he a socially skilled introvert? We don't know!!! That's why we invited him on the show to learn the dark and disturbing past about the man who ...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We have a PACKED show tonight! First up we have USMC Veteran Andrew Biggio who wrote the book " The Rifle " which will be available for purchase on June 1. The book tells the stories of WWII veterans though the legendary M1 Garand. We also have Katie Juhasz representing the VA's launch of a suite of mobile health apps which include PTSD Coach, Mindfulness Coach and Covid Coach. Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com for a list of all upcoming #Silkieshikes! If you liked this episode or want to share y...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Tonight we have Sherri Beck and Melissa Tackett from the EOD Warrior Foundation. Sherri is an EOD military spouse and Melissa is a former Navy Diver and EOD Tech. The EOD Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the EOD family by providing educational, financial and emotional support. EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, the disarming and disposal of bombs. EOD technicians are highly-trained military members serving in the U.S. Arm...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Special Guest - Dan Eric from Grunt Style Grunt Style has become synonymous with patriotic apparel honoring active duty military, veterans and first responders. Go to any veteran event or Silkies Hike and you'll be guaranteed to spot their infamous logo on the sleeves of many people. Dan is the Director of Content and Media for Grunt Style runs their Podcast, "Full Gruntle." In Studio - USMC Veteran Mali Domek-Hernandez. Pittsburg Silkies Hike Coordinator. Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com for a ...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Mike Stojic is the Co-owner of " Revival 1869: A Drinkery" located in downtown Clayton, NC. Mike's dream was to create something special and not be stuck in a 9-5 working a meaningless job. Thus he created Revival 1869. Rather than "just another bar," Revival has to be experienced. Then came March 2020 and everything changed. Hear Mike's story about how instead of becoming a statistic (70% restaurant closures) he and his partner Maleah adapted and overcame. Great story! THanks Mike!!! We discuss...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Tonight's featured guest: Dean Wegner Dean is the Founder & CEO of Authentically American, a Veteran owned, American made premium apparel brand. They are a company that celebrates patriotism, believes in the American worker, and honors our American heroes by intentionally donating 10% of profits to Veteran and First Responder charities. A West Point graduate, Dean served 7 years as a helicopter pilot and Army Ranger, and holds an MBA in Finance from Cal State. A majority of his business care...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Special Guest: Jason Patton from the hugely popular YouTube Channel "Fire Department Chronicles." We're going to talk about using dark humor to combat the stressors of life as a first responder. (Sound familiar?!?!) Other Guests: Army Vet Phillip Hancock who is currently riding a Kick Scooter from the Veterans Memorial in Balboa Park, San Diego to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA to raise awareness regarding Veterans' Homelessness. That's 500+ miles and 12 days! Da...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min
So our guest literally cancelled 20 minutes before we went live so I hit my veteran rolodex and invited some cool friends to join the show. Topics included how IW shapes the lives of hikers; Tattoos; USS Omaha Alien Video and much more. For the full video version head over to: facebook.com/21gunpodcast/live This week's guests included: Hamody Jasim - The Terrorist Whisperer Dan Perez - Coordinator of Oceanside SIlkies Hike Olivia McBride - Coordinator for Des Moines Silkies Hike Visit www.irreve...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Tonight's Special Guest: Daniel Fahey Founder & Owner of Gritty Soldier Fitness From GrittySoldier.com "Dan truly found his passion for fitness after he suffered catastrophic wounds from combat in 2013. Although the event saw him return from the deployment early, he dedicated himself to a speedy recovery and return to duty. Since then, he has completed numerous military schools to include the Army's Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, and Pathfinder Schools. He also completed the Best Ranger Comp...
Apr 12, 2021•41 min
Tonight's Special Guest: USAF Jerome Amos, BFAM Cooking Jerome is from Long Island, New York and served in the US. Air Force for over 5 years, during the gulf war. As he likes to say, "the military was a great way is to treat everyone on your team the same as your family. That’s the foundation for Brother From Another Mother cooking or B.F.A.M. Cooking because everyone can be your “fam” especially at the dining table." Jerome has a YouTube channel called BFAM Cooking with new recipes twice a mon...
Apr 05, 2021•48 min
Tonight's Guest: Reagan Roberts Reagan founded Mission Essential Gear was founded in August of 2019. He served as a United States Marine and started the company while still on Active Duty. During his last year on active duty he was taken off deployment and took this time to start his vision of a company out of the garage of his home. During all of this Reagan was going to college full time to get his bachelors degree in business and attending an evening fire academy to set himself up with a care...
Mar 29, 2021•40 min
Tonight's Special Guest: CW Lemoine C.W. Lemoine is the author of military/espionage thriller novels. A Louisiana native, Lemoine is a graduate of the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University in New Orleans. After graduating college, Lemoine joined the Air Force Reserve where he flew the F-16 and accumulated one thousand hours including a combat tour in Iraq. Lemoine later transferred to the Navy Reserve where he flew F/A-18 Hornets for four years. He currently flies the 737-800 for ...
Mar 22, 2021•48 min
Tonight we will start with the usual weekly recap of IW events and veteran themed news of the week. Special Guest is Jarred Prewitt. He and fellow Marine Matt Gregorio are currently writing a book called "Deathwalker Marines" to immortalize the actions of their unit during the Global War on Terror. Jarred was a Designated Marksman in Second Platoon, Cold Steel (Charlie Company) for Ramadi, Iraq Sept 2006-May 2007. Anbar Awakening. He was a Squad Leader in Garmser, Afghanistan March 2008-October ...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Thanks for joining us for today's 21 Gun Podcast! This week we talk about upcoming IW announcements and recap the week's veteran related stories. Special Guest: LtCol Mitch “Taco” Bell joined the Marine Corps in 1986 and was winged a Naval Aviator in Jan of 1991. He flew the KC-130 in Cherry Point, NC, Okinawa Japan and Fort Worth TX in the Reserves. His primary duty has been on Recruiting duty for 9 of his 29 years in the Marine Corps before retiring in June of 2015. In 1998, he left active dut...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Tonight's special guest is 21 Gun's own producer Jeremy Walton. We're going to take a deep dive to find out Jeremy's backstory from his childhood in California to becoming a Marine and eventually a soldier in the Army. Jeremy is one of many IW success stories and I think we're going have a good conversation with him tonight! Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com for a list of all upcoming #Silkieshikes! If you liked this episode or want to share you story, shoot us an email kevin@twentyonegun.net Vis...
Mar 01, 2021•41 min
Tonight's guest is Patrick Little, founder of 22 Sierra Coffee Co . Patrick served in the United States Air Force between 2011 and 2017, separating as a Cyber Transport Systems Supervisor. After basic training and tech school, he spent his entire enlistment at Barksdale AFB, LA. Patrick was deployed to Bagram AF, Afghanistan, from October 2015 to April 2016. He obtained his undergrad from Ashford University in 2014 and is an MBA Candidate at Boise State University, scheduled to graduate in the S...
Feb 22, 2021•44 min
