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Dave Brown, Former Navy Seal and Author of 'And Goliath'
July 13, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBDave Brown is an outstanding former Navy SEAL known for his small stature but immense determination. Standing at just 5'3", he was always underestimated, both by high school bullies and Navy recruiters, yet he remained undeterred and locked in on his goal to serve. Despite being initially dismissed due to his size, Brown's persistence and resilience led him to pass the rigorous Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, even running with two stress fractures during "Hell Week."...
Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Sean Hagerty, Former Special Forces and Author of 'Jones Point'
July 09, 2024 03:39 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBSean Hagerty is a 25-year veteran of the US Army, serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment before being selected and assigned to a special operations unit at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Among his accolades over his decorated career are 3 Bronze Stars. Hagerty is also the author of 'Jones Point'. 'Jones Point' is a military-informed thriller about Dane Cooper, a special operations soldier who goes on a quest for revenge when his daughter gets abducted. His life would gain purpose again when a ...
Jesse Fink, Author of 'The Eagle in the Mirror'
June 29, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBJesse Fink is the author of 6 books, including 'The Youngs,' 'Pure Narco,' 'Bon,' and his latest book, 'The Eagle in the Mirror'. Fink shares his incredible literary journey that saw him spend a decade chronicling AC/DC, delving deep into Pablo Escobar's cocaine empire, and most recently, uncovering the secrets of Dick Ellis, the top spy of MI6 during World War 2. Ellis is a controversial figure, accused of being a triple agent—allegedly working for the Allies, the Nazis, and the Sovie...
Jared Shepard, Founder of Warriors Ethos and Hypori
June 22, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBJared Shepard is the Founder of Warriors Ethos, a nonprofit that helps veterans transition from military to civilian life, and the CEO of Hypori, the creator of a solution for secure communication in contested environments using cellphones bought off host nation markets. Shepard reflects on his time in the military and how mentorship guided him towards IT instead of following the path of an infantryman. This life-changing choice led him to where he is today. He emphasizes the importanc...
Sgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles, U.S. Army, Former Green Beret and Freelance Military Editor
June 08, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBSgt Maj (Ret.) Randall Surles, U.S. Army, is a former Green Beret with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne). He served almost 30 years, deploying over twenty times to South America, the Middle East, and Africa, with notable service in Panama. After retiring from the military, Surles transitioned his expertise and leadership skills to the literary world, becoming a freelance military editor and ghostwriter. Surles shares his journey of how to self-publish books ...
CMSgt Jason David, USAF (Ret.), Purple Heart Ambassador and Veteran Suicide Advocate
June 01, 2024 15:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBChief Master Sergeant Jason David, USAF (Retired), is a 22-year veteran who first joined the Air Force as a radio and television broadcaster. His unique position within the military, interfacing with a wide variety of personalities, provided him with a wealth of experience that he now intends to share with the world. Veterans often find purpose in the military and lose it upon coming home. David advocates for greater awareness of veteran suicide and shares the many resources available ...
Col. Keith Nightingale, (Ret.), Special Forces Veteran and Author of 'Phoenix Rising'
May 25, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBCol. Keith Nightingale, USA (Ret.) served for 25 years with notable roles in commanding airborne units and especially in operating with special operations forces. He was involved in some of the most significant military operations of his time, including actions during the Vietnam War, the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission (Operation Eagle Claw), and the invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury). Colonel Nightingale shares behind-the-scenes insights into his operations in Latin America, fro...
Corey Feldman, IDF Special Forces Veteran and Reservist
May 11, 2024 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBCorey Feldman is a former IDF special forces combatant and active reservist who answered the call to fight Hamas. As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, propaganda and lies drive a wedge between both sides of the conflict. Corey addresses some of the most controversial accusations against the IDF, with the most grave being genocide and encroachment. While mainstream media vilifies IDF actions in Gaza, Corey sets the record straight on the actual measures taken on the ground...
Susan Tate Ankeny, World War II Nonfiction Author of 'American Flygirl'
May 04, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBSusan Tate Ankeny is a nonfiction World War 2 history book author whose works include 'The Girl and the Bombardier' and her newest book, 'American Flygirl'. 'American Flygirl' recounts the inspiring story of Hazel Ying Lee, the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot’s license and fly with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) despite the widespread anti-Asian sentiment back then. Hazel refused to be deterred by discrimination due to her gender and her status as the daughter of ...
Don Mann, Former Navy SEAL and Author of 'Inside SEAL Team SIX'
April 27, 2024 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBDon Mann is a decorated former Navy SEAL Special Operations Technician and the author of 22 books including the New York Times Best Selling autobiography Inside SEAL Team SIX. As a former Training Officer, Mann was directly responsible for shaping the bodies and minds of the SEALs who assassinated Osama bin Laden. He talks about the genesis of the name of SEAL Team SIX and how it was a tactic to throw off the Russians since there were only 3 SEAL teams then. He shares the mission of SE...
Kevin Wilson, Author of 'Sully's Squad'
April 20, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBKevin Wilson is the author of Sully's Squad, a coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of World War II. The book follows fifteen-year-old Arty, who lies about his age to enlist, as he gets thrown into the horrors of the Sicilian campaign. Amidst the madness, he meets Angelina, a young nun-in-training, and forges a deep brotherhood with his squadmates. Wilson also draws inspiration from real life for his characters, such as Sully the sergeant, who is based on his uncle killed in act...
Stayton Bonner, Author of 'Bare Knuckle'
April 13, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBStayton Bonner is a former Rolling Stone and GQ Magazine editor and the author of Bare Knuckle: Inside the World of Underground Boxing. This gripping narrative talks about the rise of Bobby Gunn in the lucrative blood sport, as well as intimate details into the gritty criminal underworld that drew in immigrants and mobsters in search of fame and fortune. Bobby was a skinny but tough kid born into the world of boxing. At a young age, his father taught him dirty street fighting and bare-...
John Dailey, Det-1 Team Leader and Author of 'Tough, Rugged Bastards'
April 06, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJohn Dailey is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant and author of Tough, Rugged Bastards. In 2003, Dailey was handpicked to become the team leader of Detachment One, the first Marine Corps unit assigned to the US Special Operations Command. Their battlefield success became the proof-of-concept for the formation of the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Dailey shares how the title of his book came about. As team leader, he was free to choose the members of his team but was in...
Adam Lazarus, Renowned Author of 'The Wingmen'
March 23, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBAdam Lazarus, renowned for his notable works such as Super Bowl Monday and his latest book, The Wingmen, delves into the heroic narratives of two American icons and lifelong friends: space explorer John Glenn and Ted Williams, widely regarded as the greatest hitter in baseball history. Before the onset of the Korean War, Glenn had completed 59 combat missions during World War II, while Williams was a highly decorated WWII Marine pilot and a two-time American League Triple Crown winner...
Eric Blehm, Award-Winning Author of 'The Darkest White'
March 16, 2024 15:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBEric Blehm is an award-winning author known for his New York Times bestsellers Fearless and The Only Thing Worth Dying For. In the early 1990s, he served as editor-in-chief of TransWorld SNOWboarding magazine and, by 1999, had transitioned to freelance writing. Blehm gained significant insight into the world of special operations shortly after the September 11 attacks when he found himself embedded with Green Berets. This immersion ultimately led to his acclaimed book The Only Thing Wo...
Dwayne Epstein, Biographer of Lee Marvin and Author of "Killin' Generals"
March 09, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBDwayne Epstein is an accomplished author and biographer, renowned for his insightful explorations into the intricacies of his subjects' lives. His most notable works include Lee Marvin: Point Blank and Killin' Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen. He delves into some of Lee Marvin's thoughts on The Dirty Dozen and how his favorite aspect of the movie was how it reflected the thoughts and feelings of the greatest generation—the ordinary people who lived through it. Dwayne also ...
Barry Cohen, Founder of ProTek, the Official Watch of the USMC
March 02, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBBarry Cohen, Founder of ProTek Watches, and SOFREP Managing Editor Guy D. McCardle join today’s episode of SOFREP Radio. Wristwatches trace their origins back to World War I, serving as essential tools for soldiers in the trenches. Over the decades, wristwatches have evolved in both materials and technology, yet their fundamental purpose remains unchanged—to provide a quick and convenient means of telling time. Barry shares insights into the innovative technology featured in ProT...
SSgt. Mikael Cook, US-Afghan War Veteran and Author of 'Life and Death at Abbey Gates'
February 24, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBMikael was on the ground during the catastrophic US evacuation from Afghanistan in August 2021. He made it his mission to save as many Aghan allies as possible and is personally responsible for the safe exit of 20 allies. While some made it out, Mikael talks about the deep moral injury this abandonment has caused. When it became apparent that it was impossible to evacuate everyone in Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), Digital Dunkirk was born—an ad hoc, public-private, digital-...
Master Chief Rick Kaiser, Navy SEAL and Author of 'Frogman Stories'
February 17, 2024 15:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBRick is a Silver Star recipient for his leadership during the Battle of Mogadishu, popularized in the Hollywood hit Black Hawk Down, and was a prominent member of SEAL Team TWO and SEAL Team Six. He continues to serve the SEALs as Chief Operating Officer of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. Frogman Stories is a collection of events in and around SEAL Teams over the course of 45 years. It shows an authentic portrayal of how things get done in SEAL Teams and the silent trials that forge...
Roland Tiso, Col. U.S. Army (Retired) and Author of 'In Strange Company'
February 10, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBInitially enlisted in 1969 to play football for the army, Col. Tiso ended up on a bus to the Virginia Military Institute to ultimately get commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1973. He served decades as a soldier and, after mandatory retirement, still chose to serve 11 more years as an intelligence planner and analyst for a defense contractor. He deployed five more times to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Col. Tiso explains that the Iraqi army was envisioned to be a bulwark against ...
Joe Muccia, Retired US Marine and Co-author of 'Cry Havoc!'
February 03, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBJoe Muccia is a former US Marine and co-author of Cry Havoc! He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 where he was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Combat Action Ribbon, and a Presidential Unit Citation. He shares his friendship with the late Thomas Greer, a former special operations commander who wrote under the pen name "Dalton Fury," and how he finished Greer's manuscript after his fight with cancer. Muccia is proud t...
Abbi D., OSINT Practitioner and Tradecraft Advisor of Fivecast
January 27, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBAbbi D. is the US Tradecraft Advisor of Fivecast, a global provider of open-source intelligence solutions, provides intelligence, investigative, and collections teams access and analysis of unprecedented amounts of digital data. Rad and Abbigail talk about the advancements in AI and how catching illicit activities and weapons capabilities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to OSINT’s effectiveness. In this episode, Abbigail explains how Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) utili...
Curtis Fox, Former Green Beret and Author of 'Hybrid Warfare'
January 06, 2024 15:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBCurtis Fox is a former Green Beret and 10th Special Forces Group member. Fox is also a Russian speaker and the author of Hybrid Warfare, which delves deep into the Russian approach to strategic competition and conventional military conflict. He gives insight into the Russian perspective on security and their basis for wanting back the former Soviet states. Fox talks about the naval capabilities of Russia, how their submarine fleet is a force to be reckoned with while their sole aircra...
Ret. Col. Greg Gadson and Terese Schlachter, Authors of 'Finding Waypoints'
December 30, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis episode's guests are Ret. Col. Greg Gadson and Terese Schlachter, authors of Finding Waypoints. Col. Gadson's story is both humbling and inspiring as a hero from one of our nation's military families. During his service in Iraq, he lost both of his legs and has since embarked on a spiritual journey, becoming an assistant coach to the NY Giants that helped propel them from last place to NFC East champions in ‘08. Terese Schlachter, a three-time Emmy Award-winning television produce...
Ben Williams, Former Navy Surface Warfare Officer and COO of Exyn Technologies
December 16, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBen Williams is a former US Navy Surface Warfare Officer and current CEO of Exyn Technologies. Drones serve a vital function in search and rescue missions, like in Acapulco recently, providing valuable information to rescuers on the best routes and plans that mean the difference between life and death. Williams shares dicey situations back in the Navy when he led small boat boarding teams and encountered a caricature of the quintessential Russian captain—a half-finished bottle of vodka...
Cyrus Norcross, Former Army Ranger and Award-Winning Journalist
December 09, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBCyrus Norcross is an acclaimed journalist from the Navajo Nation recognized for his coverage of cases involving missing and murdered indigenous people. He served as an Army Ranger in units like the 4th Infantry Division and 75th Ranger Regiment, with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares stories of his actions in the field, from preventing miscommunications through his lifesaving Arabic training and picking up sketchy individuals with gold bars in their homes. His entry into j...
Dr. Melvin Stith, Vietnam War Veteran and Diversity Advocate
December 02, 2023 15:04 - 47 minutes - 44 MBDr. Melvin Stith is a transformative leader in and out of the military. He joined the Army as a commissioned officer after earning his bachelor's degree in sociology at Norfolk State in 1968, serving with the Military Intelligence Corps. He served in Vietnam until 1972 and retired as a Captain. After returning from the war, Dr. Stith pursued further education, obtaining his MBA and PhD from Syracuse University. He would dedicate the following decades in the academe, holding prestigiou...
Jim Whaley, Former US Army Aviation Officer and CEO of Mission Roll Call
November 25, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBJim Whaley is a former US Army Aviation Officer and CEO of Mission Roll Call. This nonprofit provides veterans with a unified voice to the nation’s leaders and communities. The American public supports the military but there is a chasm between what people know and what veterans have to live through everyday. There are 18.5 million veterans and over 1 million are homeless. Suicide and food insecurity remain rampant. The military today is falling short of recruitment targets and there is...
Bruce Wright, Vietnam War Veteran and CLL Advocate
November 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBBruce Wright is a US Navy Veteran who served in the Vietnam War and has since become a patient and advocate for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), helping increase awareness of the long-term complications of Agent Orange exposure. He shares his difficulties going through the VA and dedicates himself to helping other vets maximize their benefits for themselves and their families. Wright recalls his time serving on a Navy destroyer and carriers. He explains what a "polliwog" is, the Nav...
Remi Adeleke, Former Navy SEAL and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
November 11, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBRemi Adeleke is a former Navy SEAL, filmmaker, memoirist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. During his service as a SEAL, Remi specialized as a medic and in Human Intelligence (HUMINT). He sheds light on how he uncovered "rat lines," on-the-ground routes used to move people and equipment in challenging environments. Adeleke also recounts harrowing stories from jump school, sharing how guys had parachute malfunctions and pulled their reserve parachutes first. Transitioning to th...
Miles Lagoze, Combat Camera Marine and Director of 'Combat Obscura'
October 28, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBMiles Lagoze is a Combat Camera Marine veteran and the critically acclaimed director of Combat Obscura, a 2019 documentary that utilizes footage he captured during his unit's historic mission to secure ground in the northern Sangin and Kajaki districts of Afghanistan. His debut book is titled Whistles from the Graveyard. Lagoze recounts his enlistment at the age of 18 and the controversy he faced while using a government-issued camera for his film. The documentary presents a raw and g...
Charles and Sean Sasser, Father and Son Army Veterans
October 21, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis episode's guests are Charles and Sean Sasser, a father and son duo with deep roots in the military. Charles is a 30-year veteran of both the Army and the Navy, where he spent 13 years as a Green Beret and a journalist respectively. Sean is also an Army veteran, volunteering for the Ranger regiment as a HUMINT collector and also serving in the STB. They share their career stories, from Charles' journey through Airborne School before joining the 82nd, just one of 7 divisions he even...
John Antal, Retired Army Colonel and Military Author
October 14, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBJohn Antal is a 30-year Army veteran who retired as a colonel. He is a former Operations Officer; Commander of the 16th Cavalry Regiment; and Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Antal is a prolific author who has published 14 books and hundreds of magazine articles on military history, technology, and leadership. The surprise attack of Hamas is a failure in imagination. It unmasks the vulnerability of the US and its allies to first strikes and serves as a so...
James Hasson, Army Captain, Bronze Star Recipient, and Author of 'Kabul'
October 07, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBJames Hasson is a former US Army captain, Bronze Star recipient, and author of Kabul. He narrates important yet lesser-known facts about the US war in Afghanistan like the flawed Doha Agreement and the unwise decision to give up Baghra. James shares how mistakes were made, from the abandonment of US citizens to the unkept promises to the Afghan people. James spoke with soldiers on the ground during the withdrawal. There was utter chaos at the gates, planes were landing and taking off ...
Kervin Aucoin, ISR Veteran and Host of 'This Week Explained'
September 30, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBKervin Aucoin is a 15-year Army veteran, owner of Aucoin Analytics, and host of the geopolitical podcast This Week Explained. He begins by talking about the most important conflict today, the Russia-Ukraine War, and how it really began in 2014 with the invasion of Crimea. He explores the relationship between former president Trump and Russia, as well as the danger of larger countries like Finland and Sweden getting invaded as Russia continues its expansionism. Kervin then discusses th...
Dwain Worrell, Filmmaker and Author of 'Androne'
September 23, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBDwain Worrell is a filmmaker, traveler, and novelist. His writing credits include Marvel’s Iron Fist, CBS’s Fire Country, the Disney+ series National Treasure, and his latest book Androne. The book explores a near future where bipedal androids are omnipresent, even on battlefields. The action-packed book explores life and death as soldiers now control the killing power of andrones from great distances. The book hinges on an empathetic decision made by a pilot, putting into question the...
Jim Shockey, Worldwide Adventurer and Author of 'Call Me Hunter'
September 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBJim Shockey is a Canadian wilderness outfitter, worldwide adventurer, television producer and host, and outdoor writer. He is the author of Call Me Hunter, a fast-paced thriller that also talks about fully experiencing the one life you have. Shockey then discusses the Hand of Man Museum and his aspiration for it to remain open and accessible to the public through donations. He also speaks about harboring a deep and spiritual respect for animals. This might seem ironic coming from a hun...
Kyle Buckett, Former Navy SEAL and Author of 'Leadership Is Overrated'
September 10, 2023 12:36 - 52 minutes - 48 MBKyle Buckett is a 20-year Navy SEAL veteran and author of the book Leadership Is Overrated. He advises younger people not to lie to themselves about wanting to join the SEALs because if they are unwilling to do what it takes to succeed, they will simply become another statistic. He shares his experience as a trainer for Hell Week, the brutally difficult defining event of BUD/S training, and his realizations of changing team culture on his first deployment to Afghanistan. Kyle learned ...
Dean Stott, Former SBS Soldier and Cycling World Record Holder
September 02, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBDean Stott is a former special forces soldier with the Special Boat Service where he served for 16 years. He shares how he transitioned to private security after a parachuting accident ended his military career and tells the story of how he singlehandedly evacuated the Canadian embassy in Benghazi. Realizing that he was chasing the adrenaline of his SOF days, Dean decided to take care of himself while still keeping his mind and body engaged. He settled on breaking the world record for ...
Damian Porter, the 'How Not to Die Guy' and Former NZSAS Commando
August 26, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBDamian Porter is a former New Zealand SAS Commando in D Squadron. Also known as the How Not to Die Guy, he pulls from his vast knowledge and experience in the field and pays it forward to help others keep safe. He talks about upgrading and downgrading responses depending on the situation and how this boils down to proper training. Since bad guys don't play by the rules, Damian stresses the need to either walk away from a fight or protect yourself immediately and eliminate the threat. ...
Robert Spangle, Marine Veteran and Fashion Photographer
August 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBRobert Spangle is a Marine-turned-fashion-photographer who joined the Corps at 17 years old and, after training, joined the 2nd Force Recon Co. He shares the importance of camouflage during his deployments and how observing local style opened him up to his future career as a photographer and bespoke tailor. He sees style as a cultural aspect of conflict. There is an emotional story behind uniforms like Robert's chance encounter with a gentleman who recognized his Rhodesian camo, remind...
Peter Feaver, Former National Security Council Member and Author of 'Thanks for Your Service'
August 12, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPeter Feaver is the former special advisor for strategic planning and institutional reform on the National Security Council and the author of Thanks for Your Service. He observes dropping public confidence in the military, resulting in a decline in recruitment. Peter sees significant challenges, especially how civilians drag down the military in partisan culture wars. He discusses the role of Hollywood in public perception and using the military for functions it is not designed for, f...
Green Beret Israel Wright and Army Ranger Cameron Fath, Hosts of Pop Culture Field Manual Podcast
July 29, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBIsrael Wright is a former Green Beret and Cameron Fath is a former US Army Ranger. They are the hosts of the Pop Culture Field Manual Podcast. Israel shares his bad jumps and close calls with death, while Cameron goes over his choice for the best Army Ranger unit—his very own 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Israel and Cameron then talk about pop culture and how this unites people regardless of their differing viewpoints on politics, religion, or anything else. They started the Po...
Brad Thor, Author of 'Dead Fall', a Scot Harvath Book
July 22, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBBrad Thor's latest book Dead Fall follows Rising Tiger, the next in the Scot Harvath series, as it covers a Russian unit in Ukraine gone rogue. Brad talks about how history echoes itself with how the now-infamous Wagner group's recruitment of prisoners reminds him of some of the worst Nazi SS battalions in WW2. Brad also comments on the larger war happening today in Ukraine and how Ukraine is likely a central part of Putin's legacy plan, both in a symbolic and practical sense. He talks...
Michael Peyton and Joshua Reddoch, Founder and Chairman of Tribe, Task, & Purpose
July 15, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBMichael Peyton is a former Navy SEAL and he talks about what it means to be a lead breacher, the authority on all mechanical and explosive entry issues. However, Michael was battling addiction, PTSD, and injuries, ultimately leading him down the road to recovery. Joshua Reddoch is a 23-year veteran of the US Army, with roots as a medic up until he got his commission to command a medical unit, before switching to civil affairs. He talks about how he and Michael met through SOFREP Radio...
Robin Bartlett, Vietnam War Officer and Author of 'Vietnam Combat'
July 08, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBRobin Bartlett chose ROTC as the Vietnam War escalated and graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He volunteered for Infantry, Airborne, and Ranger training and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as a Combat Platoon Leader. He got everything he asked for, and much much more. During the height of the war, from 1968 to 1969, he led 28 soldiers on helicopter combat assaults and search and destroy missions with the famed 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Robin recalls his...
Bart Gullong and Charles Barber, Inventor of QuikClot and Author of "In the Blood"
June 24, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBCharles Barber is the author of In the Blood, the story of how Bart Gullong and his partner Frank Hursey discovered how a crushed rock called zeolite had blood‑clotting properties. It took years to overcome the legal hurdles initially brought forth by the Army but the product won in the end, giving rise to QuikClot, now a basic lifesaving miracle for every military first aid kit. At age 50, Bart Gullong met his future business partner Frank Hursey. Frank actually experimented with kitt...
Aaron Hale, EOD Veteran, Real Estate Investor, and Business Owner
June 17, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAaron Hale is an EOD veteran, a real estate investor, business owner, and a podcaster. He shares how he started as a Navy cook and then transitioned into Army EOD tech. It was during his third deployment and his first time as a team leader when a tragic injury took his eyesight and hearing. He hit rock bottom, but he did not allow his circumstances to dictate his path in life. Since the injury, he has made it his mission to inspire others. He wants people who hear his story to make pos...
Michael R. Carmichael, CW4 Special Forces (Ret.) and Founder of Check A Vet
June 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBChief Michael R. Carmichael, CW4 Special Forces (Retired), is the President, CEO, and Founder of Check A Vet. He recalls his service as a warrant officer which is judge, jury, and executioner on targets, as well as his team's medic. After 11 combat tours, Michael retired in 2016 and he shares his struggle to provide, take care of himself, and have a purpose. He started Check A Vet with a mission to raise awareness on the realities of veteran suicide and to change antiquated ways of th...
Fran Racioppi. Former Green Beret and Founder of FRsix
June 03, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFran Racioppi is a former Green Beret and currently the Host and Creator of The Jedburgh Podcast and the Founder of FRsix. He was deployed to Iraq 3 times and spent several years operating across Africa. He is a lifelong sailor and volunteers as the Race Director of Sailahead, an organization dedicated to reducing suicide among vets. As a leader inside the military and out, Fran shares how leaders and team members must be aligned on their roles in their organizations. He talks about te...