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Marine Corps Veteran Benny speaks about problems plaguing the military and its Veterans. Benny discusses a wide range of topics. He goes deep into the weeds about Marine Corps Recruiting Duty and Mental health. He regularly has guests on from all across t

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    • Aug 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 225 EPISODES

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    The Semper Sometimes podcast is an authentic and compelling exploration of Marine Corps life and the impact of mentality on reality. Hosted by Doug, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the challenges and experiences faced by individuals in the military. It is a tool that can be utilized by not only recruiters but also anyone who may be struggling with various aspects of life.

    One of the best aspects of The Semper Sometimes podcast is its authenticity. Listeners get a genuine glimpse into the realities of Marine Corps life through firsthand accounts from guests who have served or are currently serving. Doug successfully navigates real-life situations and provides valuable insights into the struggles recruiters face on a day-to-day basis. The discussions shed light on what works in today's recruiting world, offering practical advice for those in similar roles.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the care and empathy displayed by Benny towards his people. It is evident that he genuinely cares about his guests and their experiences, as well as the well-being of his audience. The show serves as a platform to share stories that can inspire and support others who may be going through similar challenges. The quality content presented in each episode resonates with both veterans and individuals considering joining the military.

    While there are many positive aspects to The Semper Sometimes podcast, it does have some drawbacks. One potential drawback is that it primarily focuses on Marine Corps life, which may limit its appeal for listeners from other branches of the military or those interested in a broader perspective. Additionally, some episodes may not provide as much variety in terms of topics covered, as they tend to revolve around recruiting duty experiences.

    In conclusion, The Semper Sometimes podcast offers an insightful and authentic exploration of Marine Corps life and how mentality can shape one's reality. Benny's care for his guests shines through each episode, providing a platform for individuals to share their stories and offer valuable insights to others facing similar challenges. While it may have some limitations in terms of its focus on Marine Corps life and recruiting duty, it remains a compelling and informational podcast for veterans and those considering military service.



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    Latest episodes from Semper Sometimes

    CHALLENGE EP 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 54:45


    Benny has First Sergeant JB Billmair on to discuss the challenges he has faced while serving in the Marine Corps. We dive deep into his career and the goals he has had for himself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    From Marine Corps Officer Selection Officer to Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 106:59


    Benny has his first ever oso on to discuss the roles and responsibilities. We talk about their mission and their stressors. then we dive into his transition out of the Marine Corps. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Individual duty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 19:33


    Everyone struggles out here. All too often it is self induced. Plan your day. Go to lunch get dinner. Be apart of your community. Calm down. Relax. Build --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Attack the day!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 22:47


    Find them. Ask you're Poolee's where they are. What businesses can you support? How can you become a part of the community? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Gain commitment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 21:26


    Gaining commitment is ongoing and continuous. Gain the most aggressive commitment possible. Step back and look at the commitments you have gained. Have you remained committed? Have they? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    A drunk on recruiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 20:39


    Alcoholism and recruiting --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    MAKE MORE TCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 18:40


    Just do it --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    BATTLE BUNKER!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 55:44


    BENNY AND AUSTEN KICK IT!! We discuss crushing goals and making dreams a reality. Austen truly is an inspiration and shows you that if you put your mind to it and the action behind it you can accomplish it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    MEOP 2 (MUSICIAN ENLISTMENT OPTION)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 67:41


    BENNY IS JOINED BY GYSGT SEAN SALAZAR TO DISCUSS THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR MEOP AND SOME PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    MEOP EP01 "Musician Enlistment Option Program"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 46:37


    Benny is joined by SSgt David LinnenKamp who is a Marine Musician. We discuss the program and his 12 years in the Marine Corps. From his own personal story to information about the Band. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    A defining story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 74:52


    Benny and LtCol Montalvan dive into his career in the Marine Corps. We discuss hispanic heritage and talk about his story leading up to the Marine Corps. We talk about recruiting duty and some helpful things to do a better job. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Human Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 62:56


    Benny jumps into a new episode discussing the duty and treating people like people. Sometimes we become so business oriented we forget we are Marines and it happens. Treat people right and they will want to work for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    TALK ABOUT IT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 64:26


    Benny and Pedro talk about recruiting duty and mental health on the duty. There is so many negative comments going around about getting help for alcoholism and other things. get the help you need and reach out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP 101 MAKE TCS GREAT AGAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 22:39


    Benny goes on a rant about telephone calls just to be real. Make it happen what's your thoughts? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    embrace The SUC Ep 101 Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 20:29


    The Duty can be Crazy and frightening. We deal with a lot of anxiety. This episode is a personal one. So it down and listen. Hope it helps --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Ep 100 pride and humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 22:22


    Please excuse the background noise. Benny discusses his current tour. Current mental health and how he's learning to adapt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP99 3rd year the final frontier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 79:43


    Benny and Roun discuss going into his 3rd year. How it feels like being a 1st year recruiter looking at a seasoned recruiter. We talk about school visits, prasp, ptad, interviews, influencers. All of it. Lets get to it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    After Action Ep 3 Beteran W/ Rocco

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 67:13


    Benny is joined by Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. Rocco is an Army Ranger, Actor, former Border Patrol among other things. If you ask him first and for most a loving father and husband. In this episode we discuss his career after the army and mental health. We dive into sobriety and being better all around. From disgruntled veterans to being our best selves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    After Action 002 "Stories Earned"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 67:38


    Benny is joined by retired SgtMaj Curt Woodard. We discuss his service and mental health. We talk about life after the Corps and his transition out after over 20 years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    AFTER ACTION EP 1 " It was the Marines"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 76:11


    Benny is joined by his drill instructor retired SgtMaj Guerrero and retired SgtMaj Cabarrus. They discuss there years of service and why they decided to say so long. We talk leadership and transitioning out as well. Greast time speaking to 2 mentors of mine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EPISODE 200!!!! REFLECTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 26:13


    Reflecting over the past 6 years of my life. As a currently back in Recruiting. Hitting 200 episodes is a huge milestone! In this episode I reflect on my recruiting story and the past 2 years of podcasting! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP 98 Bullets don't fly without supply

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 43:04


    Benny discusses the career of CWO5 Pierce. We talk through his career and leadership. He is a proof source when it comes to education benefits and experience. Have received his MBA at LSU and going for his Doctorate. We discuss his 27 year career thus far. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP97 The Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 18:39


    The most aggressive commitment has gone out the window. Genesis isn't the only reason the c to c chain is 45 days or more. You can't lose what you never had. Get to the influencer as soon as possible! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP96 Hardest Worker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 20:29


    Who's the hardest worker in the RSS? I was asked this the other day. What are your thoughts? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP95 Career Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 25:42


    I'm not your career counselor I'm your recruiter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP94 The Telephone Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 28:10


    Benny discusses rejection and objection on the telephone. Some ways he deals with it and how he's been getting better through it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Change the Finish Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 71:38


    Benny and Dutton come together again to discuss changing the finish line. From mental health on the duty to engage statements. We discuss being a effective from the SNCOIC stand point and the Recruiter stand point. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP93 TODAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 5:44


    Make the calls. Do the work. Be eager. Do the job. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP92: EXCUSES

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 13:43


    July I wrote a NUT. Why? Because I allowed myself to fail. I made excuses all month and didn't just make it happen. Marines do hard things. I will destroy Aug! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP91 CULTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 65:06


    Benny and Dutton talk Culture. We talk about a lot in this episode. From training to everyday life on the duty. Positive attitude and a winning culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP 90 DO THE WORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 16:11


    Self reflecting on the way into work. Been a long but quick 2 months back. A lot of things could have been done differently and more efficiently. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP 89 FLEET DODGERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 22:13


    Newest episode discussing the concept of fleet dodgers. What are your thoughts?! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Ep 88 Mission Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 29:27


    Driving into work thinking about the past 2 months. The stress, anxiety and the workload. I forgot how quickly consuming this becomes and we forget the people around us. We easily can forget our families and those that love us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP 87 Be humble Be a sponge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 71:17


    Benny and Luke dive into leadership. on the duty. How to make a winning team and lead Marines as a station commander. We dive into a lot in this episode from talking about 2nd tours to talking about positive mental attitude. All and all it was an awesome episode with a lot of advice back and forth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    EP 86 ITS ABOUT THE FIGHT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 68:05


    Our newest episode is about continuing the fight and the grind. Day in and day out its a grind. We discuss mindset and the willingness to persevere. Everyone has bad days but we cant let them bleed into the next one. We must adapt and overcome. Make changes to our everyday life in order to better those around us most importantly ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP86 Shared Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 47:47


    Benny and Ryan discuss shared suffering. We talk about building a quality team. To include training and the actions of the station commander. We cover a lot in the episode discussing all things recruiting. Attitude and Critical thinking will take you a long way on this dude. Be open and always be learning. We adapt daily. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP 85 "The Machine"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 45:11


    We talk about dive into the duty and how to make it through. We talk through bringing value to the applicant. We talk about why SSgt Dutton choice to become an 8412 and what hes doing to bring change to the 8411. He is excited and full of energy. We spoke about Positive mental attitude as well. Everything starts with walking into the office in the morning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC "Week1"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 44:36


    WELCOME BACK!!!! I just spent my first week back on the duty. Got no showed a bunch of times had to get that out of the way. People say that times have changed and I don't think so. These need us more then ever. They need us to hold the line. Strong committals and accountability is the only way. Had a bunch of comments come thru the live episode so let me know your thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP83

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 73:00


    Benny and Pedro discuss being ON MISSION. We discuss our plans in the past that haven't included God. God doesn't want to be part of your life he wants to be your life. We talk about Bennys past 6 years of life on and off Recruiting. We talk about Bennys testimony and how God saw him through alcoholism and pornography addiction. God has a plan for you and it is what you want it to be. Allow Him to direct your ways and your paths. To often we go after our own selfish desires. God led me back to recruiting even after I thought it was over for me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP 83 OUR PLANS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 11:26


    Benny and Pedro discuss being ON MISSION. We discuss our plans in the past that haven't included God. God doesn't want to be part of your life he wants to be your life. We talk about Bennys past 6 years of life on and off Recruiting. We talk about Bennys testimony and how God saw him through alcoholism and pornography addiction. God has a plan for you and it is what you want it to be. Allow Him to direct your ways and your paths. To often we go after our own selfish desires. God led me back to recruiting even after I thought it was over for me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    D.Cures Albuphet EP!!(11) JANKY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 65:09


    Benny and D.Cure dive into Janky. As two extremely janky men who need forgiveness. We talk about our pasts and the lives that we have lived. The jankiness in our lives. We all for short of the glory of God but we must recognize that. We are all Janky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    D.Cures Albuphet EP10 IDOLS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 58:33


    Benny and D.Cure dive into IDOLS. We talk about all the things we have served before Him. The things we've allowed to become idols. Can you align? As people we allow things to get in between us and our relationship with Christ. We adopt many idols in this life. Can you name a few? Anything can become an idol. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP082 A Mothers Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 52:03


    Benny and Jaz discuss her husbands current tour of duty. Jaz just got done with a tour of drill instructor duty so we discuss and compare the two as well as provide feedback. We talk about the home life and how we can be better spouses. She talks about the her mind state during this time and how she helps her husband connect with the children. We discuss a lot of topics in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Living intentionally What are you modeling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 29:15


    Brandon and Benny dive into fatherhood. We talk about the model we set as fathers and the importance of being present. We discuss managing day to day life and entrepreneurship. Brandon has been the owner and operator of 2 companies. He has been in the fitness industry for 20 plus years. We discuss his current business and the trials he has faced in life currently. Being a father and a husband comes first. Your home life needs to be intact. benny20= DISCOUNT CODE FOR HAIRXT HAIRXT.COM HAIRXT IS AN ALL NATURAL HAIR SUPPLEMENT. Hairxt is formulated with the nutrients that not only promote the health of your hair, but also benefits overall health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    D.Cure's Albuphet EP09 HAVEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 47:51


    Benny and D.Cure dive into haven. We talk about testimony and picking up our mat. This episode goes deep into Jesus Christ Resurrection and how we are renewed in Him. We talk about the lyrics and the symbolism in the album. D.Cure really shows his humanity in this album. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP 81 "Three E's Time management"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 90:19


    Benny and GySgt Trevino discuss taking control of your time. We talk about how the Boss controls this. We talk about the Station Commander keeping Marines on task and how we lose a lot of time. We also discuss some training the telephone call and how this isn't addressed enough. Please reach out with other episode topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    DCURES ALBUPHET EP08 GHOST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 25:43


    In this episode we cover the album ghost. This album was meant to talk about the Holy Spirit and how sometimes we feel like ghosts to those around us. We feel apart from others which in some ways is a good thing. We need to become men of contrast. When are our lives start to reflect Christ things change tremendously. D.Cure discusses his walk with his wife and how his life has been greatly changed and impacted by living in the word. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP80 An introverted 8412

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 67:48


    Benny has Master Gunz Montanez on to discuss his own struggle with being introverted. We discuss different ways to train and introverted recruiter. He tells us his own story of overcoming it. He still has many introverted tendencies but says he forces himself out of his shell. He purposely did things that would do this. He forced himself to do school talks and actually took public speaking classes. He embraced discomfort --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sempersometimes/support

    D.Cure's Albuphet EP07 FANCY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 29:34


    Benny and D.Cure dive into Fancy. An up temp album very different than all the rest. This album he still talks about the enemy and addiction but in a unique let. We discuss his testimony and why this album was so different. We also dive into the last track running. What have you been running from? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sempersometimes/support

    Embrace The SUC EP079 Yet Another Introvert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 68:39


    Benny and Eboch talk about being introverted on the duty. Eboch discusses the anxiety and the discomfort it caused him. He discusses the turn of events in his 6 month eval and what made him change. He became a successful recruiter at that 6 months eval. Life changed due to discomfort and training. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sempersometimes/support

    D.Cure's Albuphet EP06 ENEMY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 45:49


    In this episode we dive into the album Enemy and Enemy 2. We discuss the enemy and what he looks like. D.Cure gets choked up talking about how far in the depths of his sin he was. How far he had fallen but we remember Gods grace. We talk about Gods love and his blessings. Great episode and great break down of the album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sempersometimes/support

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