Podcasts about explosive ordnance disposal technician

Prepare for an extraordinary episode on The MisFitNation Show as we welcome Tyler Grogg, an Explosive Specialist with a remarkable journey that defies convention. Tyler's path to becoming an Explosive Specialist for the Transportation Security Administration was filled with unexpected twists and turns. From a childhood spent playing with Legos and exploring the outdoors to discovering a passion for music and theater in high school, Tyler's early years were diverse and dynamic. Upon graduating high school, Tyler enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he embarked on deployments across the Pacific, including humanitarian missions and combat zones. It was during this time that Tyler's fascination with explosives was ignited, leading him to become an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. Tyler's military career was marked by bravery and sacrifice, including multiple deployments and injuries sustained in combat. Despite the challenges, Tyler's love for explosives persisted, leading him to pursue opportunities as a Pyrotechnician and eventually landing his current role with the TSA. Outside of his explosive career, Tyler is a dedicated family man, finding joy in spending time with his wife and children. He is a staunch advocate for veterans' mental health and actively supports organizations like the EOD Warrior Foundation. Don't miss this captivating conversation with Tyler Grogg on The MisFitNation Show, where we delve into his extraordinary journey from explosions to empathy. Connect with Tyler and explore his work: Website: www.INERTmugs.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/INERTmugs Instagram: @INERT_mugs TikTok: @INERTmugs

This week's episode of Urban Valor highlights Marine veteran Tyler Grogg, who hails from Worthington, Ohio. Inspired by pivotal moments like Desert Storm and 9/11, Tyler enlisted in the Marine Corps with a passion for service. Originally trained in communications, he found his calling as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, facing the threat of improvised explosive devices head-on in the war-torn landscapes of Afghanistan.Join us as Tyler shares the raw reality of his experiences, recounting harrowing encounters with fatal explosions that took the lives of his comrades. Through his firsthand perspective, we gain insight into the profound impact of combat and the sacrifices made by those on the front lines. Tyler also reflects on his journey transitioning out of the Marine Corps, shedding light on the enduring trauma and his ongoing efforts to heal and support fellow veterans.Tune in as Tyler bravely opens up about his past, offering valuable lessons on resilience, recovery, and the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of war.

Noah Oliver comes from a lineage of Navy Sailors (both his father and grandfather served). While he was in high school, he decided he wanted to join the military. He planned to join the Naval Reserves after high school while he went to college. Noah then learned of the ROTC program and was accepted to the program at Florida State University. After a couple years he was not happy with the ROTC program. He dropped out of the ROTC program, completed his degree, and then enlisted in the Navy in 2012. Noah served six years in Naval Special Operations as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. After one enlistment he discharged from the military. After getting out he utilized the G.I. Bill and went to the University of San Diego and got his MBA. While in business school, Noah founded the Jiu Jitsu and MMA Supply Company, Flowhold. Flowhold is an extension of his love and passion for martial arts. Noah began training at the age of 16 and has competed as a mixed martial arts fighter and submission grappler. He was awarded his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Jocko Willink and Dean Lister in March of 2022. In addition to martial arts and business, Noah enjoys spending time with his family and surfing. Noah lives in San Diego with his wife Lauren, his son Teddy, and his three dogs: Miley, Cheeseburger, and Owen. PODCAST - LISTEN, WATCH, AND SUBSCRIBE https://linktr.ee/TransitionDrillPodcast CONNECT WITH NOAH https://www.flowholdsd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flowholdsd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahboliver/

Jon Allen is a GP at Magnus Ventures. He served in the military for 5 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, earning several medals including a Purple Heart. His passion for blockchain started in 2013 as an active Bitcoin trader and physical crypto (Casascius) collector. He then transferred to UC Berkeley, where he received a B.A. in ISF for Economics, Business, & Computer Science. Allen co-founded Blockchain at Berkeley, San Francisco Blockchain Week, and Dekrypt Capital. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Jon Allen is a GP at Magnus Ventures. He served in the military for 5 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, earning several medals including a Purple Heart. His passion for blockchain started in 2013 as an active Bitcoin trader and physical crypto (Casascius) collector. He then transferred to UC Berkeley, where he received a B.A. in ISF for Economics, Business, & Computer Science. Allen co-founded Blockchain at Berkeley, San Francisco Blockchain Week, and Dekrypt Capital. Jamil Hasan is a crypto and blockchain focused podcast host at the Irish Tech News and spearheads our weekend content “The Crypto Corner” where he interviews founders, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. Prior to his endeavors into the crypto-verse in July 2017, Jamil built an impressive career as a data, operations, financial, technology and business analyst and manager in Corporate America, including twelve years at American International Group and its related companies. Since entering the crypto universe, Jamil has been an advisor, entrepreneur, investor and author. His books “Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance” (2018) and “Re-Generation X” (2020) not only discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, but also capture Jamil's experience on how he has transitioned from being a loyal yet downsized former corporate employee to a self sovereign individual. With over one hundred podcasts under his belt since he joined our team in February 2021, and with four years of experience both managing his own crypto portfolio and providing crypto guidance and counsel to select clients, Jamil continues to seek opportunities to help others navigate this still nascent industry. Jamil's primary focus outside of podcast hosting is helping former corporate employees gain the necessary skills and vision to build their own crypto portfolios and create wealth for the long-term.

Elaine & Heath Brewer - founders of Humble Warrior Wellness Center - where together they dedicate their profession to the provision of restorative services and techniques with the goal to bring harmony and balance to the hyper-vigilant and traumatic work environments that veterans, first responders and emergency medical professionals experience in their daily work. Elaine and Heath have been married for 15 years. Elaine earned a 200hr Baptiste affiliated Yoga Teacher Training Certification, Certified Warriors at Ease Yoga Instructor (Level 1 & Level 2), StrongFirst Training and Instruction SFG Kettlebell Course, Madd Dog Certified Spinning Instructor, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and holds a certificate in The Science of Well-Being from Yale University and Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from University of Minnesota. Heath is a Navy Veteran retiring after 20 years of service supporting Navy Special Operations with specific service supporting SEAL Team 2 and Naval Special Warfare Development Group as their Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician to include over 12 operational deployments. After attending a life-changing intensive outpatient program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), a specialized branch of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Heath became intimately aware of the rejuvenating and healing properties of meditation, yoga, and other mindfulness techniques. Elaine, having also experienced trauma and loss associated with Heath's time in service, decided to shift her focus from her physical health background to incorporate mental health resilience and Elaine quickly recognized the restorative and therapeutic properties with the mind/body connection that yoga and meditation provide along with the undeniable benefits it offers those who have experienced trauma in their lives. So much so, that this shared experience between Elaine and Heath became the inspiration to create a wellness center for veterans, first responders, and emergency medical personnel called the Humble Warrior Wellness Center. Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/humblewarriorwellnesscenterInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/humble_warrior_wellness/Humble Warrior Wellness Center- https://www.humblewarriorwellnesscenter.org/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5APZ8C5C6942Y&source=url)

This week on Beers, we meet Alex Duerksen. Alex did a short four years with the navy but, despite only doing one enlistment, he managed to stack up more experience and awards then most. While at LS "A" school, Alex had a bit of a run in with the administration and he touches briefly on his experience trying for EOD. Lastly, if you're going to join the Navy as some form of undesignated, Alex has a few words of wisdom concerning undes and recruiters. ***POST SHOW NOTES***Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Let's go back to October of 2010 for a great pair of guests. First, since the end of US involvement The Vietnam War almost 40 years ago, there are just a few USN Commanding Officers who know what it is like for a warship under attack; one of the handful will be our first guest, CDR Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.). He was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole (DDG-67) when it was attacked while in port Aden, Yemen 12 October 2000 - the 16th anniversary will in a few weeks. We will discuss his experiences then as well as the work he has done since his retirement with senior military fellow with Military Families United, & any other topics that fold their way in to our conversation. (since his first guest on Midrats, he published his book, Front Burner) Our second guest will be from the shadows of the Navy EOD world, Steve Phillips. After graduating from Annapolis in '92, Steve found honest work as a SWO, but then transferred into EOD where he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician at EOD Mobile Units 6, 8, and 10. He is the author of Proximity: A Novel of the Navy's Elite Bomb Squad which received a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America in 2008. Some of the proceeds from Proximity support the EOD Memorial Foundation which provides scholarship to the children of EOD Technicians who made the ultimate sacrifice. If you like his work, Steve is currently working on a non-fiction account of EOD Technicians in our current conflict with a working title of Improvised: EOD Techs in the War on Terrorism. The first two of the chapters for the non-fiction work are available at: "The Birth of the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell" & "A Remembrance of 9/11"

1- Tyler discusses his unqiue transition(s) and share his advice - Government contracting taught him next level thinking (national over tactical)- was not his forever interest - Took time off travel and learn from other cultures to learn himself - Gained Certified Financial Planner accreditation (not industry for him being sales pressure, but still uses the skill personally) - Moved into Management Consultant and became an author - Highlights ability to persevere and that today we are always transitioning (don't be afraid to fail)  2- EOD Skills that translate to the corporate world: - Problem Solving: Dealing with the unknown and making it a known - Learning: ability to learn different ways and notably on the job - Prioritization and Analytical:  Being calm under pressure - Adaptable: leveraging network and resources to accomplish the mission - Strategic:  Ability to connect the tactical to the big picture 3- Tyler is a management consultant and author of "The Veteran Advantage" a book of interviews about the veteran transition into entrepreneurship  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-reiser-csm-52627733/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/viewfromtheskies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/viewfromtheskies/support

While they sometimes get to have a “blast” at work, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician are the brave specialists who serve as the Air Force’s “bomb squad”and are assigned to some of the most dangerous missions around the world. Join us as we take you Beyond the Test as we meet the superintendent of the Edwards EOD flight.

Let's go back to October of 2010 for a great pair of guests. First, since the end of US involvement The Vietnam War almost 40 years ago, there are just a few USN Commanding Officers who know what it is like for a warship under attack; one of the handful will be our first guest, CDR Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.). He was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole (DDG-67) when it was attacked while in port Aden, Yemen 12 October 2000 - the 16th anniversary will in a few weeks. We will discuss his experiences then as well as the work he has done since his retirement with senior military fellow with Military Families United, & any other topics that fold their way in to our conversation. (since his first guest on Midrats, he published his book, Front Burner) Our second guest will be from the shadows of the Navy EOD world, Steve Phillips. After graduating from Annapolis in '92, Steve found honest work as a SWO, but then transferred into EOD where he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician at EOD Mobile Units 6, 8, and 10. He is the author of Proximity: A Novel of the Navy's Elite Bomb Squad which received a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America in 2008. Some of the proceeds from Proximity support the EOD Memorial Foundation which provides scholarship to the children of EOD Technicians who made the ultimate sacrifice. If you like his work, Steve is currently working on a non-fiction account of EOD Technicians in our current conflict with a working title of Improvised: EOD Techs in the War on Terrorism. The first two of the chapters for the non-fiction work are available at: "The Birth of the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell" & "A Remembrance of 9/11"

Taylor Morris, a former Navy EOD, (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Technician, shares his story from struggle to strength with the founder of Boulder Crest Retreat, Ken Falke. He talks about how he grew up with a love for tinkering and how he found his passion with the Navy as a bomb disposal specialist. On May 3, 2012, an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) detonated while Taylor was clearing a path into a building to provide his Special Forces A- team cover from enemy fire during a mission in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The blast took all four of Taylor’s limbs. Taylor spent two years of rehabilitation in the hospital and has an incredible positive outlook on his future. Taylor is a great example of posttraumatic growth and how he is able to keep pushing through when so many others might lose hope. Taylor lives with his wife, Danielle, in Cedar Falls, Iowa.www.strugglewell.comwww.bouldercrestinstitute.orghttps://taylormorris.org/https://youtu.be/1ieBAM8vv_U

Let's go back to October of 2010 for a great pair of guests. First, since the end of US involvement The Vietnam War almost 40 years ago, there are just a few USN Commanding Officers who know what it is like for a warship under attack; one of the handful will be our first guest, CDR Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.). He was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole (DDG-67) when it was attacked while in port Aden, Yemen 12 October 2000 - the 16th anniversary will in a few weeks. We will discuss his experiences then as well as the work he has done since his retirement with senior military fellow with Military Families United, & any other topics that fold their way in to our conversation. (since his first guest on Midrats, he published his book, Front Burner) Our second guest will be from the shadows of the Navy EOD world, Steve Phillips. After graduating from Annapolis in '92, Steve found honest work as a SWO, but then transferred into EOD where he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician at EOD Mobile Units 6, 8, and 10. He is the author of Proximity: A Novel of the Navy's Elite Bomb Squad which received a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America in 2008. Some of the proceeds from Proximity support the EOD Memorial Foundation which provides scholarship to the children of EOD Technicians who made the ultimate sacrifice. If you like his work, Steve is currently working on a non-fiction account of EOD Technicians in our current conflict with a working title of Improvised: EOD Techs in the War on Terrorism. The first two of the chapters for the non-fiction work are available at: "The Birth of the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell" & "A Remembrance of 9/11"

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ryan Bejar, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, talks about his experience with the Iver 3 unmanned underwater vehicle and its importance to the Navy EOD community at CTG 56.1 in Manama, Bahrain, July 6, 2015. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez/Released)

This Easter, let's go back to October of 2010 for a great duo of guests. First, since the end of US involvement The Vietnam War almost 40 years ago, there are just a few USN Commanding Officers who know what it is like for a warship under attack; one of the handful will be our first guest, CDR Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.). He was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole (DDG-67) when it was attacked while in port Aden, Yemen 12 October 2000 - the 10th anniversary will be this Tuesday. We will discuss his experiences then as well as the work he has done since his retirement with senior military fellow with Military Families United, and any other topics that fold their way in to our conversation. (since his first guest on Midrats, he published his book, Front Burner) Our second guest will be from the shadows of the Navy EOD world, Steve Phillips. After graduating from Annapolis in '92, Steve found honest work as a SWO, but then transferred into EOD where he served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician at EOD Mobile Units Six, Eight, and Ten. He is the author of Proximity: A Novel of the Navy's Elite Bomb Squad which received a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America in 2008. Some of the proceeds from Proximity support the EOD Memorial Foundation which provides scholarship to the children of EOD Technicians who made the ultimate sacrifice. If you like his work, Steve is currently working on a non-fiction account of EOD Technicians in our current conflict with a working title of Improvised: EOD Techs in the War on Terrorism. The first two of the chapters for the non-fiction work are available at: "The Birth of the Combined Explosives Exploitation Cell" and "A Remembrance of 9/11"