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Hosted by active-duty 11 bravos who have no filter, with guests that have been there and done that, and leaders who have commanded soldiers to battle. If you like or miss the conversation inside a patrol base you’ve come to the right place. Join us as we talk about leadership, mental health, military life, our work, and much more.

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  • Oct 13, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Stand By Moose Comes Down for a Visit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 29:44


Our boy Micah Came down to hang out with me and get some of the business stuff settled. topics covered Leadership knowledge, vice presidential debate and new business growth.

Our Worst Suck / Also Available on YouTube

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 45:58


Shayne from Tales From The Tap show and I speak about our worst training experience Ever and much more. Go check out his latest episode for your history fix.

Back With the Boys, Ranking War Movies and The First 100 Yards

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 72:29


Back with the boys answering questions from listeners. Thanks to all who sent in their questions. We give our thoughts on online training, the first 100 yards, and rank war movies.

From West Point to the Ranger Regiment- Bo Maverick and Mason

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 120:11


Today I had the privilege to speak with two of the best young officers I have ever had the pleasure of working alongside. We talk about their upbringing and what inspired them to go into the Army as an Officer, and ultimately West Point Military academy. Although an individual decision their career was set in place mentally at an early age whether family aspirations or just the want to serve with the best. Bo talks about his time in the Middle East and how he handled communication differences between him and his leaders. As always thanks for taking the time to listen us speak, the answers are given you just need to know where to find them.Project Refit

CSM Seymour: The Hardest Decision I've Ever Made

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 62:47


So Happy to have CSM Seymour sit down and talk to us about his own personal struggles and how he rose through the ranks to become a CSM in the honorable All American Division. In this episode we talk about his life growing up, war, coping with the loss of a soldier, mental health, and leadership values at its core.

Chris Phillips: Quality Resilience Fitness, Helping Veterans Through Fitness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 25:03


My dudes, today I had the privilege to speak with Chris from QRF he is in the beginning stages of organizing a non profit for veterans who need a little help to get them and keep them in the gym. Chris also goes over his struggles battling his own demons and why this group means so much to him.Other organizations mentioned-project refit on Instagram https://instagram.com/projectrefit?igshid=eq7xf7ld2vmv

Chris Hines, "I'm Just a Normal Dude, with An Awesome Story"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 61:35


What a great episode and really what the Podcast is all about. Chris was referred to me by a friend and was super excited to come on but said "I'm just a normal dude". Well Im here to say no one is normal everyone has an amazing story to tell. Chris talks about his struggle between owning a gym and keeping his family life in check. He has went from owning a Crossfit affiliate to selling off everything to save his marriage. Once he got to NC by sheer luck he is offered an opportunity of a lifetime. Now Chris has a dope 9-5 working with some of the coolest guys in the business. His modesty impressed us and his openness humbled us. This dude will be on again. A great guest and now a great friend.

PT1. Leadership: Adapting to Poor Leadership and Becoming a Better Mentor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 49:10


Today the guys are visited by a friend and mentor Chris P. Together they tackle the hard situations in leadership such as am I ready for the next level up, how they define a good leader, what to look for in a leader, how to use both good and bad leadership as a learning point, what to do with a bad leader, and much more. This isn't the catch all but a great place to start and a new perspective on your career growth.

PT2 Leadership: Adapting to Poor Leadership and Becoming a Better Mentor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 71:27


Today the guys are visited by a friend and mentor Chris P. Together they tackle the hard situations in leadership such as am I ready for the next level up, how they define a good leader, what to look for in a leader, how to use both good and bad leadership as a learning point, what to do with a bad leader, and much more. This isn't the catch all but a great place to start and a new perspective on your career growth. part 2In part 2 we answer your questions.

Military: Leaving the Military? Now What?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 57:06


Special guest Mark explains his plan to help Veterans make a smooth transition from Military life to Civilian life. His self-published website is a quick guide for you to get into college, join the workforce, use a GI bill, and so much more. Mark was an awesome guest and I can't wait to have him back on! https://theveteranpro.com/https://www.airoverlnd.com/About the Guest: Mark spent eight years on active duty, all on airborne and special operations units. After leaving the military, he started The Veteran Professional website and The Veteran (Semi) Professional podcast to help others veterans interested in graduate school, entrepreneurship, and professional careers after the military. He is currently an MBA student at the University of Virginia. Markhas a retired sled dog named Kismet, enjoys playing bar trivia, and thinks everyone needs to raise money to redo Season 8 of GoT.

Morning Thots: 20min Recap from Our Last Episode on Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 20:51


My morning thoughts on our last episode; Leadership, getting buy-in, forcing motivation, success in the workplace, using your assets, and defining your team's abilities.

Leadership: How the Leaders of Ranger Batt Differ From Your Units Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 59:07


Special guest Mason talks to us about his time at 75th Ranger Battalion; the differences he saw from the 82nd compared to Regiment; what Rasp2 is like; how to get buy-in from your team; the future of the army; and more Mason is a Westpoint Graduate who served his PL time with Jon in the 82nd Airborne Div. He completed his KD time and moved onto Ranger Battalion where he served as a PL and XO. He is now a Captain attending Captain's Career Course. Don't forget to like share and subscribe!

Lifestyle: Aliens, P3dofiles, and C0V1D oh my

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 74:31


The boys discuss:Army's COVID plan; Iraq war; funny Army moments; Q West Iraq, the Iraq Army; Bob Lazar; Aliens; UFOs; Mel Gibson; red shoes; Tom Hanks; 82nd Airborne; 101st; all with way less swearing and 2x the fun

Mental Health: Successfully Making the Best of a Shit Situation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 55:43


Chris and talk about The 101 corona cover-up; how to lead from the bottom up; how to listen to your dudes; how to put things in perspective; prioritizing your life; daily routines; using apps to help you sleep; mental health; how to see the signs of depression; what to do if someone reaches out to you; where the podcast is going; and our new project

Lifestyle: Are Kids Really Being Sold as Cabinets?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 64:42


Host Jon Guest Matt, Owen, and ChrisTopics covered; Gear review Javlin Concept plate carriers; Our workplace issues; what's going on with military leaders; and the Wayfair conspiracy, where did it come from, and is it true? We also give out our first tactical gear promo code...@javlinconceptsjavlinconcepts.com

Military: How to Complete Basic training, Hit the Pit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 52:28


Chris, Owen, And Jon talk about Missing soldiers; new audio equipment; how to be successful at basic training; gear reviews; conspiracy theories; our new direction for our Podcast; and much more Gear Reviewed instagram.com/javlinconcepts

Military: So you Wanna Join the Army, A Drill Sergeants Insight

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 92:44


Topics discussed: Army; basic training; how to succeed; health; fitness; National Guard; Drill Sergeant; Ft Hood missing Soldier; motivation; quitting the Army; sniper school; and much more

Fitness and Lifestyle: Run Faster Cause You Want to

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 84:09


The Best damn Blue Collared Podcast Topics discussed; police brutality; BLM; team work; building guns; ufos; ultra running; pizza gate; Jeffrey Epstein; collusion; netflix; documentaries; lost soldiers of Fort Hood; long runs; news and moreFollow, Share and Subscribe!

LIFESTYLE: WE ARE BACK! The news as we see it

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 85:29


The Best damn Blue Collared Podcast Topics discussed; police brutality; BLM; team work; being a good person; ufos; army leadership; news; politics; a medias agenda; social media; "Jocko Willink"; Infantry stuff; and more.. Follow, Share and Subscribe!

Fitness: Running for Our Lives, Heart Rate Training and Try- Athalons

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 57:15


The Best damn Blue Collared Podcast Topics discussed; Covid 19; media; netflix; Waco Documentary; FBI; triathlon training; beer mile; running heart rate; running 5 miles a day; building a single speed mountain bike; and moreFollow, Share and Subscribe!

Lifestyle: Balancing Owning a Tattoo Shop and the Special Forces

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 106:02


The Best damn Blue Collared Podcast Topics discussed; Army Special Forces; Selection; being part of a Special Forces team; what its like to be a Green Berets; entrepreneurship; Balancing life; achieving goals; owning a tattoo shop; training to run faster; how covid 19 is effecting the Army; and more . Follow, Share and Subscribe!

Lifestyle: Drunk on Quarantine.

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 127:13


The Best damn Blue Collared Podcast Topics discussed; Bars; lockdown; friend zones; how to just say no; achievements; hard seltzers and much more. Follow, Share and Subscribe!

Lifestyle: Drunk on Quarantine. part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 78:17


Tired of not being able to sit at a bar and have deep drunk conversations we are too. So here it is our drunk ramblings about how you value friends, whos in your friend circle and why, and anything else that came up.

Lifestyle: Drunk on Quarantine.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 112:19


I visit some of my best friends and get drunk while on quarantine. This is the literal definition of ramblings. We drink, have a good time, live our best life. We talk about quarantine, army, what shows to watch on Netflix and have a good time. Join us and live for the moment.

10 Minute Quickie: Corona Virus, Aliens, and Trump

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 10:32


Celebrating our 10th episode! Join us as we talk about today's news as we see it. We laugh at the covid-19 virus, talk about Trump's inner workings of the virus and why we can't handle aliens. This is all in fun and just Shane and I hanging out.

Leadership: How to Grow as a Leader by Getting on the Right Bus. PART 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 107:50


PART 2.What a cool experience we had to sit and talk to LTC (ret) Stephen "Steve" Bourdon. This man has done so much in the Army and took his own path along the way. We tackle the Coronavirus while drinking coronas, take a look at Steve's life from enlisting, to combat jumps, to his retirement. Steve gave us some insight into what he believes leadership should look like and that's exactly why we asked him to come in. This is great information for the military and private sector leaders.Books notedSnoop- https://amzn.to/33lfHrGSavage Wars of Peace- https://amzn.to/2U94yGm

Leadership: How to Grow as a Leader by Getting on the Right Bus. PART 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 97:47


PART 1.What a cool experience we had to sit and talk to LTC (ret) Stephen "Steve" Bourdon. This man has done so much in the Army and took his own path along the way. We tackle the Coronavirus while drinking coronas, take a look at Steve's life from enlisting, to combat jumps, to his retirement. Steve gave us some insight into what he believes leadership should look like and that's exactly why we asked him to come in. This is great information for the military and private sector leaders.Books notedSnoop- https://amzn.to/33lfHrGSavage Wars of Peace- https://amzn.to/2U94yGm

Hunting: I Want to Speak to The Manager, A Wild Game Manager Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 151:53


Phil, Lyle, and I had the privilege to sit down with Tommy Hutcherson, a wild game manager who helps maintain over 180,000 acres of land. We go into wild pig hunting, controlled burns, hunting waterfowl and more. The amount of information Tommy has is too vast for just one podcast and we have more content to come. Enjoy.

Hunting: Dave and Phil "If it Flys it Dies" Our Waterfowl Season Wrap Up

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 53:07


I bring in my hunting buddies Dave and Phil to talk about our duck season. We touch on starting out, decoy spreads, and co boater etiquette. Join us for all this and more. Topics discussed duck hunting; co boater etiquette; hunting season; fun on the boat; hunting stories; decoy spreads; how to start hunting; and much more

Lifestyle: Chris and Matt, My Audio Guy is A Black Lab, Taxes, Fatherhood, and Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 63:05


Chris, Matt, and I talk about life in general over some coffee. We talk about tax season, being awesome dads, and finding my religion. Pretty stoked about our new audio equipment. Topics discussed taxes; religion; fatherhood; being a dad in the army; coffee talk; and more

Fitness: Chris Wilkins, There's No Excuse, Tips to Keep You Motivated and in the Gym

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 32:28


What's up guys, today Chris and I wrapped up my 30-day keto review and workout regiments that have worked for us. We also give you reasons to stop the excuses, you can do it! We hope you all enjoy. No Excuses! Topics discussed keto; diets; gym motivation; hard work; health; why you should care; work outs; planning;

Hunting: Lyle Avis, Tracking Down the Answers, His Journey on Blood Tracking

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 83:23


Jon sits Down with friend and local blood tracking dog owner Lyle Avis. Together they cover some misconceptions about tracking deer with dogs, what broadhead to use, and much more. Lyle is a great family man and a leader in the Army and it was a pleasure talking about our passion of hunting. Lyles contactshttps://www.facebook.com/schmavisoutdoors/https://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org/find-a-tracker/

Health: Chris Wilkins, Motivated to Eat, Fitness While on Keto, Paleo, and Vegan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 41:08


The first episode of the HEALTH series, Jon and his guests sit down and talk about diets, staying motivated, eating to perform, and what really works for them. Tonight Chris and Jon give you their assessments on fad diets such as Keto, Paleo, and Vegan what they do and how they effect your performance even in the most sedentary lifestyles. Living their own busy lifestyle, juggling work and family life, they offer techniques they have used to stay motivated and keep the right mindset. If you have questions about how to start a diet that works for you, this is the right place to start.Information:APPs we have used - my fitness pal (free)- lose it (free)

Lifestyle: Matt McNeece All Wrapped Up in One Tiny Package, How Tiny Home Living Changed His Families Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 67:31


The Best damn Blue Collared Podcast Topics discussed; tiny homes; moving in the Army; RVs; minimalism; taking the plunge; hiking; Army; Being a Drill Sergeant; mountain climbing; wounded warriors; and much more Follow, Share and Subscribe!

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