Surviving as a Civilian. Our mission is to share stories of veterans and their life after military service and combat. We interview real vets and find out how they dealt with transitioning from war back to civilian life. If you have a story to share that you think would help email us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com. If you need help get help, if you can give help, give it: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. Follow us in FB, IG and Twitter for updates, photos and videos under Surviving as a Civilian.
Scott talks with Chris Baer about his time as Marine infantry his deployment to Iraq, his transition to the Air Force as a firefighter, his Air Force deployment and what he is doing now,
Scott and friends celebrate SSG Ari R Cullers' birthday by sharing some great memories of Ari.Featured guest in order:Andrew Collis, Dominique Kithcart, Roxanne Jones, Joey Prior, Justin Griffin, Amy Lockyer, Scott Lund, Oscar Ramos.
Scott talks with Jimmy about his career as a Police Officer and his career as a Law Enforcement Professional contractor in Afghanistan.
Scott and Andrew take a break from interviews and celebrate Saint Patrick's Day and talk about current events in the military, crazy weapons of war, real life Jurassic Park and the engineer drinking song.
Scott continues his conversation with David from last week, going deeper in to life as a police officer.
Scott talks with David about his military service as a 12b combat engineer.
Scott and Andrew talk about E37 Travis Hodsdon and talk about the future of Surviving as a Civilian.
Scott talks with Travis Hodsdon about his military service his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and what he is doing now.
Scott and Andrew talk about E35 Vinnie Morales and introduce Travis Hodsdon for the next interview.
Scott talks with Vinnie Morales about his military career, his deployments, his podcast named Classes of Veteran found wherever you listen to podcast and his work helping homeless veterans in kansas City area.
Scott and Andrew talk about E33 Brian Shapiro and introduce Vincent Morales as next weeks guest.
Scott talks with Brian Shapiro about his deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Combat engineer and what Brian is doing now.
Scott talks with Nick Clemons about his 3 deployments and what he ia doing now.
Scott and Andrew talk about E29 Chris Delfino and introduce E31 Nick Clemons for next weeks interview.If you have a story and want to share it with use on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com***** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised. *****
Scot talks with Chris Delfino about his military service and what he is doing now.
E26 AAR Justin Griffin 7/10/2020Scott and Andrew discuss Justin Griffin’s interview, what they think about season two and the plans for season three.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E25 Justin Griffin 8/07/2020Scott interviews Justin Griffin about his time in the Army, his two deployments to Afghanistan as a Combat Engineer and what he is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Bonus episode in which Oscar explains what happens when a person seeks help.
E24 AAR Oscar Ramos 8/03/2020Scott and Andrew discuss Oscar’s interview and introduce the next interviewee.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E23 Oscar Ramos 7/31/2020Scott interviews Oscar Ramos about his time in the Army as a fueler, his two deployments to Afghanistan and what he is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E22 AAR Frank Iannaaconne 7/24/2020Scott and Andrew discuss Frank Iannaaconne's interview and introduce the next interviewee.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E21 Frank Iannaaconne 7/24/2020Scott interviews Frank Iannaccone about his military career as a Combat Engineer, his time in Korea, his multiple deployments to Afghanistan and what he is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E20 AAR John Fowler 7/20/2020Scott and Andrew discuss John Fowler’s Interview and introduce the next interviewee.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E19 John Fowler 6/17/2020Scott interviews John Fowler about his time in the Army as a medic in Afghanistan and what he is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Scott talks with published author, veteran and retiree Lisa Kirk about her book "In and Out of Uniform".
E18 AAR Torrey Crossmen 6/13/2020Scott and Andrew discuss Torrey’s interview and introduce the next interviewee.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E17 Torrey CrossmenScott interviews Torrey Crossmen about his military career as an engineer officer platoon leader conducting RCP missions in Afghanistan and what he is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
This is a copy of the interview Scott did with 97.9 FM KFBD to discuss the podcast.
E16 AAR Chris Egan 7/06/2020Scott and Andrew discuss Chris Egans interview and introduce the next interviewee.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E15 Chris Egan Scott interviews Chris Egan about his many deployments to many countries as a Combat Engineer and as a Civil Affairs soldier, his 20+ years in the Army and what Chris is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E14 Introduction Season 2 Scott and Andrew discuss what they think about season one and how it went making season two. Scott introduces the interviewee for season two.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Scott and Andrew discuss Chris’s interview with Scott and discuss the future of Surviving as a Civilian. If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Scott interviews Chris Compagnone about his military service, Chris’s 2011 deployment to Afghanistan as a combat engineer and what Chris is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Scott and Andrew discuss Will’s interview with Scott and introduce Chris Compagnone as next week's interview.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******available on:SpotifyItunesGoogle PodcastsAlexaYouTube
Scott interviews Will Mckinney about his military service, Will’s 2011 deployment to Afghanistan as a combat engineer and what Will is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Scott and Andrew discuss Stephan’s interview with Scott and introduce Will Mckinney as next week's interviewIf your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Scott interviews Stephan Franklyn about his military service, Stephan’s 2011 deployment to Afghanistan as a combat engineer and what Stephan is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******available on:SpotifyItunesGoogle PodcastsAlexaYouTube
E07 AAR3 Shane Zayac:Scott and Andrew discuss Shane’s interview with Scott and introduce Stephan Franklyn as next week's interview. If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******SpotifyItunesGoogle PodcastsAlexaYouTube
E06 Shane Zayac: Scott interviews Shane Zayac about his military service, Shane’s three deployments to Kuwait as an air transportation for the Air Force, an unfortunate incident and what Shane is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******available on:SpotifyItunesGoogle PodcastsAlexaYouTube
-----Now Available on YouTube-----Scott and Andrew discuss Charli’s interview with Scott and introduce Shane Zayac as next week's interviewIf your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******available on:SpotifyItunesGoogle PodcastsAlexa
Scott interviews Charli Johnson about her military service, Charlie’s three deployments to Afghanistan as a human intelligence collector and what Charli is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******available on:SpotifyItunesGoogle PodcastsAlexa
E03 AAR1 Andrew Collis:Scott and Andrew discuss Andrew’s interview with Scott and introduce Charli Johnson as next week's interview.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
E02 Andrew Collis:Scott interviews Andrew Collis about his military service, Andrew’s 2009 deployment to Afghanistan as a combat engineer and what Andrew is doing now.If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com****** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.******
Scott and Andrew discuss when they met, why they started this podcast and their hopes for the future. If your story can help and you would like to share it with us on the podcast please contact us at survivingasacivilian.casting@gmail.com***** Content warning, this podcast talks about war. Some of the stories in this podcast contain graphic events of violence told by veterans, this podcast contains explicit language listening discretion is advised.*****