The Cannon Dispatch

The mind likes to catastrophize, for whatever reason. This is unhelpful in most (modern day) cases. Most of the time, simple is the most rational approach. (Note: I recorded this on my phone in my car. I am not sure why this is relevant information, other than to help you understand why the recording sounds that way. I don't want to wait until I have my fancy microphones or computer to record something. Using what I have when I have it is a much more realistic approach. There will always be more time for fancy recoding equipment.. now's not that time!). - - - -Other places to connect with me:Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comSubstack: https://cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatchSpotifyApple Podcasts Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

For some, creative ideas are more prevalent when they are under some sort of pressure, whether imagined or real. Why? Can anybody share ideas or a book, podcast, or anything on this subject? - - - -Other places to connect with me:Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comSubstack: https://cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatchSpotifyApple PodcastsBuy me a coffee Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

Admitting you don't know is like a pressure release valve for yourself. And it doesn't matter what the hell other people think. - - - -Other places to connect with me:Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comSubstack: https://cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatchSpotifyApple PodcastsBuy me a coffee Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

Being willing to look stupid is a super power. Feeling stupid is a quick way to incite self-learning. - - - - Other places to connect with me:Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comSubstack: https://cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatchSpotifyApple PodcastsBuy me a coffee Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

Head's Up! Episode contains heavy language.This is a work/career/military episode.It's a good listen for veterans, those within a couple of years from finishing their time in the military, and those still active duty who are not sure what they want to do on the outside.I met Darius about six years ago while I was stationed in Spain. Darius was a US Navy Medical Corpsman for 10 years. During his time he deployed downrange with the Marines, and worked in clinics and hospitals in Europe and the US.This episode we talk mostly about his transition out of the military, from having no plan to landing a six-figure income as a full-time teleworking cloud engineer. We throw a lot of military acronyms out there, talk about military mindset in different environments, taking responsibility for your own career, the importance of networking, being your own advocate in work and life, and Cloud Tech Academy where he did his Salesforce training (links below).If you listen on Spotify or Apple, it really helps if you rate the episode and leave a comment. Appreciate it!Enjoy the episode!-Tyler- - - -Cloud Tech Academy Links:Offical Website: https://cloudtechacademy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloudTechAcademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudtechacademy- - - -Other places to connect with me:Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comSubstack: https://cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cannon.dispatchYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecannondispatchSpotifyApple Podcasts- - - -The best way to support The Cannon Dispatch is to:* “Like” the posts.* Leave a comment (even if it's “hi!”).* Share with someone who you think might like it.Thanks for listening and supporting! Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

I'm back from a bit of a break. Talking points:* Brief talk about my transition and retirement from the Navy* Three areas I am focusing on : Physical/mental health, building a community, and spending time on a passion* Podcast plans (more music, drums, creativity-based episodes, occasionally sprinkling in other topics of interest)* Call to action: if anyone knows any veterans, or active duty military who need help during transition from active duty, send them my way**While Cannon Dispatch isn't targeted specifically towards veterans, having recently left from Active Duty I know how difficult the transition can be. It's important that people have someone to talk to about their careers and lives, what they want to do, and to knock around ideas for their aspirations and how to get there. And I believe it's important they talk to someone who has experience in that event and who is not directly connected to anyone in their workplace or Chain of Command. If you or anyone you know, veteran, active duty or someone thinking about joining, who would benefit from a conversation about these things and more, reply to this post or contact me via one of the methods below. I would love to connect with you and help in any way I can. Thanks for listening, let's do it again soon. -TylerWhere to connect with me:Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comSubstack: https://cannondispatch.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cannon.dispatchYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecannondispatch SpotifyApple Podcasts - - - - The best way to support The Cannon Dispatch is to:* “Like” the posts.* Leave a comment (even if it's “hi!”).* (Most importantly) share with someone who you think might like it.* Pay for a subscription here on Substack. For now this provides no additional benefits other than knowing you've given some money to something you like.* Buy me a coffee by using this button: Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

*** This episode contains explicit language ***This is Episode 3 of the J. Series. We're running right towards the topic of Social Media. This is an area of modern life that has greatly changed the trajectory of just about anything you can think of. Like most things, there is a light side and a dark side. How do you use it? Why do you use it? Why do you not use it? Does it make you happy? Does it anger you? Is it real life? What kind of value does it provide?These are sensible questions, and this is a conversation exploring those questions and more. And here's a picture of J. while not on social media:- - - -If you liked the episode, these simple things help out BIG TIME:* Give a star rating on Spotify* Give a star rating AND comment on Apple Podcasts* Buy me a coffee* … Most of all, SHARE with someone you think would like it! Below is a button just for that purpose!As always, thanks for listening.Rock n' Roll.-Tyler Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

***Disclaimer: Podcast contains explicit language*** This is Episode 2 with J. J has many creative pursuits, but in my opinion Music is his favorite. He is a FANTASTIC guitarist. Proof of his talent: all of the “J Series” episodes feature music made by him and most of them were written and recorded right on the spot, no prior planning. He also recorded, mixed, and produced all of the J Series Cannon Dispatch podcast episodes. His musical genre interests range from metalcore to RnB, death metal, hardcore, anything melodic, alternative, and beyond. This episode we talk about his journey into music, influences, writing, creativity, imposter syndrome, and more.Here's my favorite original composition from him called “Isolated”. It slams. Here's his Youtube Channel. And here's his dog who was a guest producer of this episode: - - - -If you liked the episode, these simple things help out BIG TIME:* Give a star rating on Spotify* Give a star rating AND comment on Apple Podcasts* Buy me a coffee* … Most of all, SHARE with someone you think would like it! As always, thanks for listening! Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

Spoiler alert: Brian finished the Appalachian Trail. We talk about his experience on the trail, friends, “trail magic”, paradigm shifts in thinking and being, the body healing itself, injuries, and how constant comfort is slowly killing us. He also goes into what has changed for him in his life since embarking on the hike.You can listen to Part I (Spotify, Apple) recorded forever ago in March. It's interesting to notice the differences vs. the similarities in his thinking, what he was right about, and where he had no idea what to expect. Talking with Brian is always a good time. You can find him on Instagram here. - - - - If you liked the episode, these simple things help out BIG TIME:* Give a star rating on Spotify* Give a star rating AND comment on Apple Podcasts* Like the post and write a comment on Substack* Buy me a coffeeAs always, thanks for listening! Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

This is Episode 1 in a series with my friend Jeff. Jeff works in cyber (a field I am currently studying) and is an Army Veteran. We became fast friends due to a common passion for music and all things creative. He is an OUTSTANDING guitar player and digital composer, here is his YouTube Channel. The guitar in the intro/outro? That's him.We go into depth talking about the new Netflix/ Jonah Hill film ‘Stutz', mental health, how finding a therapist is like dating, creativity, Steven Pressfield's incredible idea of Resistance in his book the War of Art, and more. - - - -*A request* If you liked the episode, these simple things help out BIG TIME:* Give a star rating on Spotify* Give a star rating AND comment on Apple Podcasts* Buy me a coffeeAs always, thanks for listening! Get full access to The Cannon Dispatch at cannondispatch.substack.com/subscribe

You can listen on here on Substack, or on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you may listen. If you do use either of these, give it a star rating so more people can see it!The guitar intro to this episode is an original piece performed by Casey. Casey is a friend and guitar player I met a few months back. I thought this conversation was going to be about music. It's not. That's the thing about having these conversations with interesting people, you never know where it's going to go. The topics are listed in the subject line above. I don't normally like to discuss politics, especially on my podcast. What we talk about here is sort of meta-politics, not choosing sides, but commentary on the game as we see it. From there we go in to all sorts of things.When it comes to politics, I've always tried to censor myself because I didn't want to risk offending anyone. But the reality is that most people don't fit into neat little boxes. So my censorship is not helping anyone, most importantly me. In my experience, most people have nuanced opinion, and most people are pretty reasonable. When you censor yourself you deny yourself and others the opportunity to listen and grow. You stifle your own maturity. There's plenty of other forces out there that are going to try to do that, so you need not do it to yourself. In the end, censoring ourselves doesn't do anybody any good. There is a difference between censoring yourself because you are going to say something rude and nasty (most rude and nasty people don't have that kind of self-awareness) and censoring yourself because you aren't sure if people are going to agree with you, or you're judging yourself to harsh, or whatever reason. What I m trying to say is, if you want to say something, then say it. If you want to text, then text it. Be honest, don't pull the rug out from under yourself becuase you even get started. Hope you enjoy this conversation. Rock and Roll, Tyler This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

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Ephraim is a singer/ songwriter who currently lives in the US. We became friends when we both lived in Spain some years back. It was one of those friendships that was natural. Kindred spirits. Our families went on vacations together, spent many long nights playing cards and drinking Spanish beer, deep conversations that would last long into the night, travelled to Belgium to see Queens of the Stone Age, and so much more. I was in a cover band while living there (Mama Zulu!) and he let us use his garage for a practice space. He's the kind of friend who you would call up when some crazy shit went down and you needed some SpecOps-level help. I feel like we've already lived multiple lifetimes in the duration of our friendship. Life has changed a lot since those days, but we've done well to keep an important and lasting friendship. This past month he released a four-song EP called “It Will Be Ok”, produced by Urban Bros Records in Rota, Spain. These songs are a product of a particularly heavy period in his life and he used music as the energy to produce art. This conversation is about music, creativity, friendship, and life. Song in between the intro/ conversation is an excerpt of the title track called “It Will Be Ok”.We recorded this conversation on Palafox Street in Pensacola, FL on St. Patty's Day weekend, 2022. You can find his music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. His website is ephraimwertz.com. He is also on Instagram @ephraimwertz.Listen to the Cannon Dispatch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Substack. Subscribe to my newsletter on Substack. (Below is a photo dump of different views from the weekend, including our makeshift electric scooter-turned microphone holder). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

*Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, here on Substack, or wherever you listen to podcasts*Kaci is a hard-working individual. She is of the fortunate few who has made her passion for living a healthy life into her vocation. A trained physician's assistant, she reached a crossroads where she wanted to make a change in her own life, one of positive progression and service to others. We dive into a lot of topics, including coffee naps, the damages of a zero-sum mentality in life, the spectrum of health and fitness, mindset, and more. Below is a list of books she recommends as well as a few that we talked about in our conversation. Below are the links to connect with her as well as the company she works for. Book Recommendations:The Comfort Crisis - Michael EasterThe Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday Endure - Ben Greenfield The Happiness Advantage - Shawn AchorAtomic Habits - James ClearKaci Cheeseman Info:Instagram: @CheeseGirlPAWebsite: www.WhatCanBeGained.comEmail: Kaci@KasheyCommand.comCall schedule (if people want to learn more about joining TKN): https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/appointment/service/kc?group=tclTrevor Kashey Nutrition info:Website: https://www.trevorkasheynutrition.com Facebook Group:  https://feedyourmindnow.com/tknInstagram: @Trevor_Kashey_Nutrition, @DrKasheyPodcast:https://www.trevorkasheynutrition.com/podcast/YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DrTrevorKashey This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Tim Kinsella has an Irish accent, which is unique for someone who spent three decades in the US Navy. Tim is an interesting dude because he is not your atypical Joe-Navy type of person. Not the caricature you see on an old John Wayne movie or a more modern Jerry Bruckheimer action film. He's got depth and breadth, appreciates the arts, and has a knack for tongue-in-cheek humor. We talk about all kinds of stuff: mindset, the importance of hobbies, being careful on what we let define us as people, his Irish heritage, self-education, humor, mental health, and leadership. He was in command when the tragic shooting happened onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola in December 2019, and he shares personal insight in this interview that he has never shared elsewhere. He is now the Director of the Center for Leadership at the University of West Florida College of Business in Pensacola, Florida. We recorded this in a golf course lobby over a couple of pints of Guinness. (P.S. Here's the poem he recited in the intro) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

This is a quick episode this week. I tell a story about what can come from treating people well, a coincidental encounter, and tie it in with a parable about a Chinese farmer.I recorded this episode in an airport lounge, which is why you can hear all of the ambient lounge noises in the background .  -------Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Sign up for my email list on Substack: cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: @cannondispatchGet in Touch: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Neta is a dear friend of mine. We met a year ago at work and since then we've had hours of conversation about so many different topics. I asked if I could interview her about entrepreneurship, where ideas for starting different businesses come from, and more. She offers clean insight on many different areas such as how and when to start a business (answer: right now), acting on ideas, imposter syndrome, and more.  Poem read at the intro is "Nobody Like You" by Charles BukowskiWe recorded this in a gazebo in a park in Pensacola, FL sometime in March 2022.------------Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Sign up for my email list on Substack: cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: @cannondispatchGet in Touch: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Brian is prepping to hike the entire Appalachian Trail (more than 2,000 miles from North Georgia to Maine). In two days he will begin his journey. Brian is a super chill and kind guy, full of insight and wisdom. A retired US Navy veteran, we talk about prepping physically, mentally, and materially. There was so much I didn't know about an undertaking such as this and it was incredibly insightful. And as always, we talk about more than the trail. Often these journeys are a metaphor for life, how having a plan is important but ultimately you have to be prepared for anything.We recorded this episode remotely. He was in a hotel in North Georgia. If you head to @cannondispatch Instagram you can see the high tech phone holder he rigged up for the episode.   ----Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Sign up for my emailing list at Substack: cannondispatch.substack.comInstagram: @cannondispatchGet in Touch: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Episode 13! Not 12!Jacob spent 10 years in the Navy, with most of his flying with the F/A-18. He did a handful of combat deployments on carrier strike groups and a few tours instructing new Naval Aviators. He talks about what the day-to-day combat deployment mission looks like from the perspective of a fighter pilot, the underwhelming feeling of breaking the speed of sound, and transitioning to an airline pilot. He also gives advice to those thinking about becoming a pilot some advice on how to do that. And as always we talk about mindset, relationships with ourself and others, and more.Growing up I was the middle child between two sisters. But since meeting him I've had a brother too. Since marrying my sister yeeears ago, we've spent a lot of time together doing all kinds of stuff. Four wheeling in the mountains of Tennessee, going on family trips to Spain and Portugal, flying with him in a small Cessna (it didn't last long, I almost lost my lunch and wanted to go back on Earth). He's a great human.We recorded this episode in his garage, which for now he has converted into a workshop for building a kit plane.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Talking about moving, new and old friends, and the last times we did things. More awareness = more earth time = a life well-lived. -----Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @cannondispatchSign up for my emailing list at Substack: cannondispatch.substack.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Shelly is my friend, and she is special.We met about 7 years ago at a conference and we immediately knew that we were kindred spirits. Since then we've hung out a handful of times and we always just pick up where we left off, cutting up, and feeling like we were bore from the same womb. We weren't.We talk about, parenting in the military, how hard won lessons stick the most, being a mother and deploying,  leading people at sea onboard the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower, why everyone should have a therapist, and mental health. This interview was recorded remotely.----Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatch/Email List: https://cannondispatch.substack.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Wrote this episode whilst flying from point A to point B. Main topic is about how constraints are essential to our physical and mental well-being. The last bit are some updates on the podcast itself. Thanks for listening!----Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannondispatch/Email List: https://cannondispatch.substack.comSupport The Podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

A short discussion about playing drums live vs. recording in a studio (in my limited experience). Main topic is a musing about a form of payment more important than money. ----Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @cannondispatchSubstack: cannondispatch.substack.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Talking about the evolution of "news" and what it means for our day-to-day lives. The war on free speech is getting more suuriouzz, and the monopoly for our attention is hiding in plain sight (in our pockets). No mention of bidets in this episode.----------------Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you listen.Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @cannondispatchSubstack: cannondispatch.substack.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

This is a solo episode. The idea of complexity and gray areas within ourselves and life has always been fascinating for me. Our world has much more moving parts today than any time in history and these complexities can create unnecessary stress and division in everything. We often try to fit everything in neat little boxes but find that we're trying to fit a round peg into a square hole. Better to understand that life is full of gray area and to prepare ourselves for it. There is no mention of bidets in this episode.(I may have used the word "uncategorizable" which is in fact, not a word. Uncategorical is the word I was looking for. Yes, we still learnin'.)----Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Sticher, Pocketcasts, and Google Podcasts.Email: cannondispatchpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @cannondispatchSubstack: cannondispatch.substack.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Sitting down with my friend Roger, we talk music. This is a sprawling conversation consisting of many different parts. About how music is a form of pure expression, the evolution of "popular" music and how it's is indicative of current culture, the arduous shedding of pretention, Ed Sheeran as a human-form of a recessive trait, trends in music, and comparing quality music/ultra-processed music to organic/GMO apples. We also talk about bidets. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Instagram: @cannondispatch. Substack: cannondispatch.substack.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Everyone needs someone like Big Mike in their life.Big Mike is an electronics technician jack-of-all-trades who currently works on air traffic control equipment for the US Navy. He's one of those dudes whose presence immediately ushers everyone down the aisle to good mood. This conversation goes into his journey from joining the Navy and not really having a plan, to some crazy sea stories, and his main drive and perspective on life. He's one of the best guys you will ever meet and a just a complete joy to be around.There were a few normal office interruptions during the convo like a phone ringing and some shuffling around the office and a guest listener. I chose minimal editing as I think it adds to the ambiance.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Instagram @cannondispatch. Substack: cannondispatch.substack.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Since Josh Houck was eleven he dreamed of being a Navy Pilot. We dive into this talk about his unique path to commission (from prior enlisted Navy Air Traffic Controller to acceptance into Officer Candidate School) and how his troubling academic performance in high school and college taught him a valuable lesson. We also talk about bidets. Enjoy! IG:@cannondispatchSubstack: cannondispatch.substack.comListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Musings and reflections on friendship, how everyone is a little bit of extro/introvert, and the origins and practicality of social interaction. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

 Breaking down the three simple things we can do to get and stay healthyish. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com

Some reflection on the ups and downs of having a passion. In my case drums are that passion, and I go into what it means to love a hobby but not let it dictate your life, a little on the creative process, and how occasionally stepping away from these passions can help us to see them with fresh eyes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannondispatch/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cannondispatch.substack.com