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Episode 402 (Rebroadcast of episode 106), our guest is Mike Glover of American Contingency and FieldCraft Survival. Oh, and he's a former Special Forces guy and CIA contractor. But now he's running American Contingency, which is about getting information out to Patriots without Big Tech censorship and to allow us to network. He also talks about the country and where it's going. A must-listen episode. Mike had to go before the After Show, but we have a short one, exclusively for Patreon supporters. Please support our sponsors EMP Shield, Numanna Foods, Backwoods Home Magazine, CATI Armor, and Minutemen Coffee. Learn more about our podcast at Prepping 2-0.com
We're talking about community and commitment today… something we all can get a little bit better at, and one of my favorite couples is joining us for this conversation. I've watched Shawn Johnson and Andrew East build such beautiful friendships here in Nashville, both in their season of life before kids and now with kids. As we get spiritually stronger, this is our reminder that we do not have to do that alone. We're going to spend the next few weeks really talking about what it looks like to commit to community, how to communicate well, and why it matters. Their new book, The Courage to Commit, recently hit the New York Times bestseller list, and we got to celebrate that at the start of the show because there's always a good reason to pull out the confetti poppers. Shawn and Andrew joined us back in 2019 for our couples series AND you can find them in episode 5 of my TV show, I Gotta Ask. They are just such kind and wise friends who are navigating both parenting, marriage, businesses, and casually winning reality shows like Special Forces. You know we had to talk about it. . . . . Thank you to our sponsors: AG1: Visit DRINKAG1.com/SOUNDSFUN to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last. BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/TSF for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/soundsfun. Capstone Wellness: Learn more at capstonewellness.com/thatsoundsfun. The Wonder Project: Subscriber support makes more great content like I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs possible. The Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video is available in the U.S. for $8.99/month or $89.99/year after a 7-day free trial. Visit IGottaAsk.com to learn more! NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discussing the latest updates in the scandals out there around Jax, Brittany, and LoriK along with cast reactions,, Sandoval and Victoria, AngieK of RHOSLC, new shows coming up like House of Stassi, London HW, Ultimate Girls Trip, Golden Life , Special Forces, In the City's Whitney and The Valley's Jasmine both vied for Viall's heart at one time and full In the City finale breakdown in time to refresh everyone for this week's Reunion part 1 of 2 !Play This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyClaritas - https://claritas.com/privacy-legalPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy
Send us Fan Mail I'm taking you inside the biggest Bravo scandal of the summer: Jax Taylor and publicist Lori Krebs — and trust me, this story is far more complicated than TMZ is telling you, because I've got audio receipts going back to February 2024, including who was secretly blocking women from Brittany Cartwright's Instagram, a devastating letter from a woman whose career and family were destroyed after one of Jax's paid appearances in Toronto, Lori's full backstory from Lindsay Lohan to Bachelor Nation, the marriage nobody's talking about, the Boca Raton sighting that shreds the "no overlap" claim, the infinity pool photos that got her fired, what Lala Kent just called them both on her podcast, and why The Valley picked cameras back up for Season 3. Then I'm spilling exclusive Real Housewives of Rhode Island casting tea — including a Made in Chelsea star whose husband Inigo Philbrick committed one of the largest art frauds in American history, how the FBI chased him across the world to a tiny Pacific island, and the $86 million that's still missing — plus a second new Housewife and a surprise name spotted filming. In RHONJ land, Luis Ruelas posts a very strange Instagram video right after my live with Kim D, I've got tea on the finale switch-up that spells trouble for Dolores Catania and a big win for Teresa Giudice and Gia Giudice, and Margaret Josephs lands a major new full-time role. I wrap with Brandi Glanville joining Special Forces alongside Mauricio Umansky and Alexia Umansky despite their messy RHOBH history, and the strangest segment I've done in a while: Robbie Williams, Billy Corgan, Tila Tequila, and a Jeffrey Epstein victim all describing the exact same terrifying "shapeshifter" encounter — what is going on here? You decide. Let's get dirty! Full episodes + exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo send Dana information, show requests and sponsorships reach out to our new email: dishingdramadana@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel
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Today, Callie joins Juliet in the studio, and they start off the podcast by addressing the hate that the ‘Love Island USA' contestants are getting now that they are out of the villa. They go through the ‘Special Forces' Season 5 cast, and they share updates on Taylor Frankie Paul's ‘Bachelorette' season. Finally, they recap the beginning of Season 28 of ‘Big Brother'! (00:00) Intro (07:42) ‘Love Island USA' post-finale updates (17:31) ‘Special Forces' cast breakdown (30:59) Taylor Frankie Paul check-in (36:30) ‘Big Brother' Season 28 recap This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us Fan MailMichael Sullivan is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel with 30 years of service, including 23 years as a Green Beret and the Executive Director at Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB).A 1994 graduate of Claremont McKenna College, he led some of the military's most elite special operations units and served in key command roles across Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Africa. Sully completed six combat tours in Afghanistan and commanded organizations including 3rd Special Forces Group, Special Operations Command Forward–Lebanon, and 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade. He is also a founding member of Team RWB's Fayetteville Chapter and comes from a four-generation family legacy of military service.-Quick Episode Summary:Exploring purpose, connection, legacy, and resilience in veterans' post-service lives.-Podcast Chapters:00:00 Intro07:35 Military sense of purpose and community10:58 Building a Veteran Fitness Community15:40 Missing camaraderie and connection17:51 Monday motor pool and team bonding19:31 Dealing with loneliness and isolation22:46 Family legacy of military service27:00 Kids choosing West Point31:00 Honoring sacrifices through action35:17 Veteran wellness and fitness community39:06 Importance of community connection42:43 Joining Team RWB for support-
Vince Makela enlisted in the U.S. Army while he was still in high school. After basic training, he specialized in communications and dreamed of flight school. When that dream didn't come true, Makela set his sights on another impressive goal - becoming a Green Beret.Several years later, he found himself in one of the first American units to set foot in Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 595 not only achieved amazing results, but the men also became widely known as the "Horse Soldiers."In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Makela takes us from basic training to a very meaningful early deployment to Korea. He also walks us through selection and qualifying for U.S. Army Special Forces and his vivid memories of 9/11.From there, Makela explains how ODA 595 was quickly ordered to prepare for deployment and draw up plans for its operation in Afghanistan. You'll also hear how no one in the unit was expecting to become a horse soldier and how they adapted rather quickly to the mission.Finally, Makela tells about the part of that mission that he still considers the highlight of his military career.
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The best performers in the world have found a competitive edge that's completely free. You can use it too, and it starts tonight.When Dr Jemma King put wearables on Australia's Special Forces in 2017, the culture was "sleep when I'm dead". Within months, those same soldiers were showing off their recovery scores and competing over who slept the most. Not because they went soft. Because the data showed sleep was making them faster, sharper and safer, and elite performers chase anything that does that.Jemma has spent a decade measuring what great sleep unlocks in people whose decisions matter: Special Operations Command, Olympic swimmers, CEOs. Her conclusion is genuinely exciting. Sharp is recoverable at any age, and it doesn't take supplements or gadgets. It takes a handful of deliberate habits the world's best are already using.Jemma introduces you to the midnight librarian who explains your 3am wake-ups (and how to give her the night off), the express bus that takes you straight to deep sleep, and how to build your own Sleep First formula around your biology and your life.Your upgrade is waiting. 00:00 It's 3am. You're awake again.02:05 Two experts, one room at last04:20 Meet your midnight librarian: why you wake at 3am07:55 The other 3am suspects: temperature, gut bugs, sugar and alcohol12:22 The welcome practice: making peace with 3am15:04 "Mother nature is like the mafia"16:36 Why the pub sometimes beats the pillow19:01 Wearables: who should buy one, who should bin one20:57 The traders who made more money reading their own heartbeat22:39 The five metrics worth tracking25:17 Catch the express bus: the case for sleep consistency29:26 The DEC2 gene and the ruthlessly selfish habits of the world's best32:19 How Special Forces went from "sleep when I'm dead" to sleep competitions36:35 The pattern that made a stress scientist write a sleep book38:14 Your Sleep First formula40:20 Burnout, insecurity and the six whys44:27 Kids, dogs and the family bed50:53 The spoon test: are you sleep deprived?52:24 Bed temperature, Eight Sleep and why the news wrecks your night55:37 Why tired brains see threats everywhere57:23 Testosterone, saunas and protecting the crown jewels1:02:14 Sleep First and where to find Dr Jemma KingLearn more about Dr Jemma: https://jemmakingbio-pa.com.au/ Buy a copy of Dr Jemma's new book: https://shorturl.at/v3Mt7Listen to the previous episode with Dr Jemma: https://performanceintelligence.transistor.fm/episodes/44-dr-jemma-king-getting-kidnapped-in-russia-working-as-a-stunt-double-and-performing-under-pressure Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.
Send us Fan MailAt the age of 22, Chance Eaton was the youngest serving captain in the British Army, later serving with UK Special Forces.Today, Chance brings together military service, creativity, leadership and personal development through his work as The Warrior Artist.Chance is the founder of HEARTH™️, a movement bringing people together around the fire through conversation, creativity and shared experience. He also founded Brannock & Co., a high trust capability group delivering strategic advisory, protective services and complex project support.In this episode, Chance joins Geraint Jones to discuss his military career, leading soldiers at a young age, his experiences on UK Special Forces selection, and how those lessons now shape his work as an entrepreneur, artist and founder.HEARTH™️: www.hearth.nowBrannock & Co.: www.brannockandco.comInstagram: @chance.eaton.officialSupport the show
Most people think in binary — it will happen or it won't. A former CIA field officer says that mental habit is quietly destroying your decisions, your business, and your shot at the life you actually want. Anthony Vinci spent years recruiting intelligence sources in active war zones, advising presidents and generals on high-stakes decisions, and then managing investments at Bridgewater Associates under Ray Dalio — one of the most disciplined decision-making environments on the planet. After leaving government, he built a company from the ground up without knowing what an LLC was, wrote The Fourth Intelligence Revolution, and launched Veeo, a forecasting and scenario-planning platform now used by hedge funds, corporations, and governments. His hard-won insight: the cost of bad decisions is massive, and it follows you forever — but the right system changes everything. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "chunking" risk is the CIA method for taking action without freezing up — Anthony breaks down how he planned missions in Baghdad piece by piece, and how to apply the exact same framework to business decisions and big life swings The "compartmentalize risk" principle that explains why the world's biggest risk-takers (Special Forces operators, entrepreneurs) are often deeply conservative in other areas of their lives — and how to deliberately design yours Why stubbornness + optimism = resilience — and the hidden flip side that destroys most entrepreneurs who don't know when to stop The binary thinking trap: why saying "it's more likely than not" is dramatically less useful than saying "it's a 55% chance vs. a 90% chance" — and why that gap is where elite decision-makers live What Ray Dalio's Bridgewater taught Anthony about the one non-negotiable trait you need in your inner circle — and the exact type of person you must limit access to your energy Connect with Anthony Vinci www.anthonyvinci.com Connect with Kwame: Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn negotiateanything.com Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life! @kwamenegotiates across all social platforms
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Let us know what you think!Security Halt's Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5QsClick the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help. In Episode 446 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with former Green Beret, inventor, and entrepreneur James Hills to discuss the mindset required to innovate, launch products, and build a business after military service.James shares his journey from Special Forces to creating Tac Valve, discussing everything from product development and patenting to manufacturing, fundraising, networking, and overcoming setbacks. Throughout the conversation, he explains how military leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving became the foundation for his entrepreneurial success.Whether you're a veteran with a business idea or an entrepreneur looking for practical advice on bringing products to market, this episode delivers actionable lessons from someone who's lived the journey. Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background03:05 The Journey to Service and Selection05:59 Experiences in the Military and Innovation08:54 The Birth of Inventions and Challenges11:56 Transitioning from Military to Business15:12 Pitching Ideas and Seeking Investors18:02 Building Connections and Networking21:09 The Importance of Brotherhood and Support24:00 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward31:44 The Journey Begins: Finding a Manufacturer34:05 Building a Team: The Power of Connections39:44 Innovating Water Solutions: The Tac Valve Story43:10 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Struggle46:21 Lessons for Veteran Entrepreneurs51:08 Launching Tac Valve: Overcoming Challenges56:10 The Road Ahead: Future Plans for Tac Valve Sponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25 Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ WARRIOR RISING Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearewarriorrising/?hl=en Website: https://warriorrising.org/ Donate Today: https://warriorrising.org/?form=donate SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ Security Halt Mediahttps://www.securityhaltmedia.com/Instagram: @securityhaltX: @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.podLinkedIn: Deny CaballeroSupport the showProduced by Security Halt Media
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Willow Paige, author of the book Special Forces. Willow is an integrative health and leadership coach who draws on her multifaceted life experience—as a writer, speaker, mentor, military spouse, mother, and stepsister of a fallen firefighter—to guide others through their personal and professional transformations. A passionate advocate for holistic wellbeing, she combines her expertise in wellness with her gift for building meaningful connections to help clients navigate their journeys with clarity and purpose. Known for her warm presence and deep empathy, Willow believes that every experience shapes our potential for growth. When she's not coaching or speaking, you'll find her working up a sweat, baking for loved ones, or sharing laughter with her children. Her approach to both life and leadership is grounded in authenticity, resilience, and the power of human connection. In my book review, I stated Special Forces is a memoir by Willow Paige Clerici. I read this book in time for Fragile X Syndrome month, which happens in July. Willow is the mother of two boys with Fragile X Syndrome, and this memoir lets the reader look at what it is like to raise special needs children, navigate divorce and remarriage, handle a blended family, and fight for your children and as well as your own needs. As I read, I stood in awe of what Willow did for her boys and how hard she fought to make sure they got what they needed in school. She also helped me see that someone with a named special need doesn't necessarily fit a mold. Both of her sons, despite having the same syndrome, needed different interventions at school and in the community. There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. But Willow didn't only focus on her sons. She also let us in on her own challenges and journey towards finding mental and physical health. I loved how she figured out how to live her faith, give herself grace, and find joy even in the midst of issues. This is a wonderful memoir! Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Willow Paige IG: @willowpaige FB: Willow Clerici Linked In: Willow Clerici Purchase Special Forces on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4309fWK Ebook: https://amzn.to/48PL8xE Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #willowpaige #specialforces #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What happens inside a leader when decisions must be made under extreme pressure, uncertainty, and with life-or-death consequences? In this episode, host Doug Bytes sits down with Brigadier Dan Fortune, one of Australia's most experienced and decorated special operations commanders. As a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross and the US Bronze Star, Dan brings over 30 years of elite military experience to a profound, no-nonsense conversation about leadership, moral courage, and the dangerous reality of relying on "gut feelings" in high-stakes environments. Doug and Dan engage in a sharp, Socratic dialogue challenging the modern perception of intuition. Dan argues that true intuition isn't an abstract vibe dropped by the universe; it is the subconscious byproduct of deep competence, relentless hard work, and muscle memory. From the battlefields of Afghanistan to the systemic failures of modern institutions, this episode unpacks what it takes to build a coherent ethical framework, why leaders must own their outcomes, and how true courage is entirely contagious. Key Takeaways • The Risk of Raw Intuition: In high-stakes environments, relying on unearned intuition or "schoolboy antics" can get people killed. True intuitive judgment must be anchored in deep competence and lived experience. • Moral Courage is Uncomfortable: Acting with moral courage means standing outside the dominant narrative, often without data to back you up. It rarely feels good in the moment, but it relies on an ethical framework built before the crisis hits. Connect with the Guest – Dan Fortune Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingwarriorslimited/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderingwarriors/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WanderingwarriorsOrg Website: https://wanderingwarriors.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wandering-warriors/ Connect with Doug Beitz: Email: info@dougbeitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178
In part two of this conversation, former SAS soldier and Survivor winner Mark Wales returns to I Catch Killers for a raw and honest discussion. Mark opens up about surviving childhood sexual abuse and the difficult decision to pursue justice decades later, the mental toll of war and elite military service, and how he rebuilt his life through business school, boxing, reality TV, and writing. Gary and Mark also dig into some big-picture issues: the case for national service, escalating global conflicts in the Middle East, Russia-Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific, the changing face of modern warfare, and the rise of extremism in the social media age. Mark shares hard-won lessons on leadership and resilience from his book Mission Ready, drawing on his experience in Special Forces and top-tier business environments. Subscribe to our new Youtube channel. Follow I Catch Killers:Instagram: @icatchkillersTiktok: @icatchkillerspodcastFacebook: @icatchkillersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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G'day, and welcome back to True Blue Conversations. Today's guest is a man who has lived a life of service, resilience, and excellence. Ryan Wilson began his military career in the Australian Army Reserve before taking on one of the toughest challenges in the world—Special Air Service Regiment selection. After successfully earning his place in the SASR, Ryan went on to serve on multiple operational deployments around the globe as a specialist dog handler, operating alongside some of Australia's most elite soldiers. But this conversation goes far beyond medals and missions. Ryan opens up about the reality of life inside Special Forces—the relentless standards, the pressure of operating at the highest level, the unbreakable bonds forged between teammates, and the devastating pain of losing mates along the way. It's a raw, honest, and deeply personal insight into a world very few Australians ever get to see. Today, Ryan has taken that same commitment and discipline into business as the owner of Whipper Snap Distillery, proving that the values forged in military service can continue to shape success long after the uniform comes off. This is an episode about sacrifice, mateship, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to serve. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Ryan Wilson. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Ryan Wilson Editor: Kyle Watkins
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, explains that following Blazer's capture, Harry Harrison Young took command of the Union's special forces assets under Phil Sheridan. Only 5'5" but "absolutely fearless," Young transformed the Jesse Scouts into a vital strategic asset. These scouts, often operating in Confederate uniforms, conducted suicide missions and used elaborate disguises—such as peddlers or Southern recruiting officers—to gather real-time intelligence. The hazards were so extreme that most Jesse Scouts did not survive the war, though the unit ultimately earned seven Medals of Honor. As Sheridan moved to join Grant at Petersburg, the scouts performed an epic mission: delivering messages to Grant by riding 100 miles through enemy territory with the orders wrapped in tin foil in their mouths. During the final campaign, the Jesse Scouts acted as Sheridan's "eyes," seizing critical bridges and providing the intelligence needed to find weak points in Lee's lines. They played a pivotal role at the Battle of Five Forks, where they discovered that Confederate leaders were distracted by a "shad bake" (fish luncheon) and failed to hear the opening of the battle due to an atmospheric anomaly. The scouts even used misinformation to direct retreating Confederates to the wrong locations and intercepted orders meant to supply Lee's starving army at Amelia Courthouse. By disrupting Lee's logistics and securing vital supply trains, the Jesse Scouts and Sheridan's cavalry effectively "sealed the coffin" for the Army of Northern Virginia. The Unvanquished (7)
What happens when a former SAS commander becomes one of the most trusted figures inside the Royal Household? In this fascinating conversation, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton reflects on an extraordinary life that took him from Special Forces operations to serving as Principal Private Secretary to Princes William and Harry, helping guide the future Prince and Princess of Wales during their formative years. Jamie also shares remarkable memories of the Queen Mother, Princess Diana, wartime Britain, and the inspiration behind his debut novel Beyond the Edge of Light, a moving story of love, espionage and sacrifice during the Second World War. From royal weddings and life behind palace doors to untold wartime stories and unforgettable encounters, this is an intimate conversation about duty, leadership, history and service. If you enjoy thoughtful royal interviews, military history and compelling true stories, don't forget to like, subscribe and share your favourite moment in the comments. 00:00 Preview of Jamie's extraordinary career 00:34 Meet Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton 01:30 Why he finally decided to speak publicly 02:55 Serving the Queen Mother 05:00 "The Most Dangerous Woman in Europe" 08:20 Lunch with Princess Diana 09:10 Working with William & Harry 11:45 Why he'll never write a royal memoir 13:00 The remarkable story of his mother 18:00 Intelligence, MI5 & wartime inspiration 21:00 Why he wanted to write a love story 23:00 The mystery of Shingle Street 25:30 Planning William & Catherine's royal wedding #princewilliam #royalfamily #royal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Wales joined the military as a wide-eyed 17-year-old recruit, and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually leading one of Australia's most elite special forces troops in some of the most dangerous combat environments on earth. He saw the war in Afghanistan evolve from targeted counter-terrorism into something far more complicated, and ultimately, far less certain. In this episode of I Catch Killers, Mark opens up about what it takes to earn a place in the SAS, the psychological toll of repeated deployments, and how he watched the Afghan war slowly lose its sense of purpose from the inside. Mark speaks candidly about kill lists, mission creep, the counterinsurgency strategies that were doomed before they started, and the moment he knew the war was effectively over… long before the politicians admitted it. Gary and Mark also tackle the recent war crimes allegations, the complex environment that shaped those events, the chain of command responsibility that rarely gets discussed, and why, no matter how it unfolds, almost nobody comes out of this saga looking good. Subscribe to our new Youtube channel. Follow I Catch Killers:Instagram: @icatchkillersTiktok: @icatchkillerspodcastFacebook: @icatchkillersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Project D.R.E.W. brings together veterans and songwriters to turn their stories of service into songs. The nonprofit was founded by Marilyn Zeidner, Mike Winnen and Brian Ferguson in honor of Captain Drew Ferguson, an Army Green Beret and Special Forces team leader who carried a guitar with him on deployment. Frank sits down with Marilyn, Mike and Brian to talk about what happens when a veteran hears his own story sung back to him for the first time. In this episode, we discuss: The Story Untold: How a song can surface something a veteran has held in for 40 years or more. Hearing It Sung Back: What actually happens when a veteran hears his own song for the first time. The Lyric That Lands: The moving, powerful lines that come out of this work — including one that brings a Navy SEAL to tears. A Living Memorial: How Project D.R.E.W. is building what it calls "a registry of collective national memory." Chapters: [06:29] The Barn That Started It: How a few bands in a driveway became "Barnegie Hall" — and, eventually, a nonprofit. [15:02] Delivering Restorative Energy: What Project D.R.E.W. actually does over one weekend — Saturday, they talk; Sunday, the song is played out loud for the first time. [16:02] The Stories They've Never Told: How a stranger with a guitar reaches what decades of family never could. [23:19] Why It Works: Brian Ferguson on why songwriters who never served are exactly the right people to draw a veteran's story out. [35:15] A Crazy Good Turn: Our guests on who has done a crazy good turn for them. [39:50] The Man in the Song: A veteran hears a song about a rescue mission — and realizes he'd been among those rescued. [42:00] Captain Drew Ferguson's Song: The song Drew wrote as a young man, now sung by the whole room at the close of every workshop. My Sincere Thanks Because of listeners like you, our show now ranks among the top 5% of most-downloaded podcasts by volume per month. Your support has helped take our little idea to celebrate generosity and good deeds and turn it into one of the most-listened-to podcasts available. Thank you for being part of a community that celebrates people who do good things for others. Please help us continue to grow by subscribing on your preferred podcast platform and sharing our show with friends.
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we get into the two five minute windows that quietly control your entire day, with Special Forces veteran Tim Thomas.If you feel exhausted all the time and have started calling it normal, this conversation was made for you.Tim Thomas spent over a decade as a Special Forces Commando, then over a decade more working with veterans stuck in fight or flight. After losing years to PTSD, chronic exhaustion, and pharmaceuticals that never fixed his sleep, he had a breakthrough in the dirt of Afghanistan that led him to build Breathwork in Bed, an app that has since helped save veteran lives and is now helping everyday people fall asleep with peace and wake up with power.Ky and Tim get into why so many of us have simply forgotten how to feel human, and why sleep, not willpower, might be the real battleground for mental health. Tim walks Ky through a live breathwork exercise on camera and breaks down why the brain cannot outthink trauma, but the breath can outrank it.This episode gives you a real, practical starting point that costs nothing but five minutes a day.Key takeaways from this episode:You will learn why the five minutes before sleep and the five minutes after waking set the tone for your entire day.You will understand why your nervous system treats an unpaid bill the same way it treats a physical threat, and what that means for your sleep.You will hear why chronic exhaustion is a biological state, not a personal failure or a lack of willpower.You will walk away with a simple, free breathwork practice you can use tonight.Try Breathwork in Bed, 28 days free: https://breathworkinbed.com.au/TheVibeWithKy.com: https://thevibewithky.com/Subscribe on Patreon for five dollars a month, get real ADHD education plus exclusive behind the scenes content including Reverse The Mic, not posted anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkySubscribe on Facebook for five dollars a month, get real ADHD education plus exclusive behind the scenes content including Reverse The Mic, not posted anywhere else: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyADHD Vibers Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
Today, we dive into Ranger's Apprentice, the 2000s book series by John Flanagan, discovering the Rangers of Araluen and how they defend the kingdom, independently roaming the wilds.Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Ranger's Apprentice Series. Enjoy!Welcome to Living by the Lore, where we discuss fictional worlds and how wondrous and ridiculous they are. Guy, Matt, and Jude are 3 Aussie blokes here to laugh and share fiction. Whether it's butchering your favourite world or introducing you to a whole new one, become a Lore Keeper today and live by the lore!Support us and become a Lore Keeper today - https://www.patreon.com/livingbytheloreFind us everywhere:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgbJhDOA1uqesKG4bNZg1gTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livingbytheloreInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/livingbythelore/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livingbytheloreDiscord - https://discord.gg/A8kAdBG5eQTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/livingbythelorepodSpotify (archived episodes) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4DUWavLZ5MwQzf723a3BwEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-by-the-lore/id1508853028If you enjoyed the episode, leave us a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts - it genuinely helps.#RangersApprentice #JohnFlanagan #WillTreaty #Halt #RangerCorps #Araluen #Longbow #FantasyBooks #YA #BookTok #Podcast #Australia #Comedy #Satire #Lore #Nerd
Former Green Beret Tu Lam served over 23 years in Special Forces, deploying to 27 countries, and is the founder of Ronin Tactics and author of The Way of the Ronin. In this episode, Tu shares the full arc of his extraordinary life — from being born in Saigon and escaping war-torn Vietnam as a child refugee on a wooden fishing boat, to becoming one of the most elite operators in the U.S. military. They dig into the Bushido code, the warrior's path, faith, addiction, and what it truly means to surrender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Day Break | The Battle for America's Future Has Reached the Supreme Court --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:13 – J. Christian Adams, President and General Counsel of the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF). Adams discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Watson v. RNC, explaining why PILF was disappointed with the ruling and what it could mean for election law, voter roll integrity, and future election litigation. 28:14 – Mary Flynn O'Neill, Executive Director of America's Future. O'Neill previews America's Future's America 250 Anniversary Summit and Soiree, discussing plans to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary while celebrating America's founding principles, constitutional heritage, and civic engagement. 38:20 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:26 – Oscar De la Rosa, attorney and former Miami City Council member. De la Rosa discusses justice for victims of the Cuban regime, arguing that those harmed by the Cuban government deserve accountability and that efforts to pursue justice should not expire with time. 57:37 – John Malcolm, Vice President of Advancing American Freedom's Edwin Meese III Institute for the Rule of Law. Malcolm analyzes the legal issues surrounding Trump v. Slaughter, discussing its constitutional implications and what the case could mean for executive authority and federal law. 1:06:38 – Jeremy Locke, Co-Founder of Aerial Recovery and former U.S. Special Forces operator. Locke discusses the humanitarian and security challenges unfolding in Venezuela, explaining his organization's efforts to assist vulnerable populations while examining the country's ongoing political and humanitarian crisis. 1:16:45 - Monologue 1:25:45 – Terry Stoops, Director of State Affairs for Defending Education. Stoops discusses the long-term educational effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, examining continued declines in reading and math proficiency among middle school students and exploring policy solutions aimed at improving academic outcomes. 1:44:56 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses criticism surrounding WNBA star Caitlin Clark, examining broader cultural debates in professional sports. The conversation also touches on recent comments made by President Trump regarding concerns over the spread of communist ideology and its influence on American institutions and culture. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 21 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/WyZmI-8l5yg
In today's episode, Jordan sits down with Green Beret and Special Forces operator Tu Lam, founder of Ronin Tactics. Tu Lam opens up about escaping genocide in Vietnam as a refugee child, floating on a boat at three years old left for dead, and how that early survival forged the resilience that carried him through 23 years in the military. From the 82nd Airborne to Ranger School, Special Forces selection, the deployment in Okinawa, and eventually the top tier of army special operations working alongside the CIA, Tu Lam built a career at the tip of the spear. But the war came home with him. In this episode he speaks honestly about a decade of opioid addiction, the hate that made him proficient in combat but a horrible human being, a traumatic brain injury, suicidal thoughts, and the total loss of identity that hit when the uniform came off. This is also a story about climbing back out. Tu Lam breaks down the practical tools that rebuilt him, from journaling and tracking emotions to their root thoughts, to meditation, gratitude, meditations on death drawn from the Tibetan monks, and ultimately his surrender to faith and his walk with Jesus Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Air Force veteran Art Elser reveals what it took to fly low, slow, and exposed as a forward air controller during the Vietnam War.In this episode, Host Rick Crandall talks with former forward air controller Art Elser about flying more than 400 combat missions in the Cessna O-2A Skymaster and O-1E Bird Dog. From directing air support over the Ho Chi Minh Trail to helping Special Forces teams under fire, Elser offers a personal account of aviation, fear, courage, responsibility, and the long journey home. This one is going to be cool!What you'll hear:Inside the O-2 Skymaster: How a civilian aircraft became a flying observation post, radio relay, and target markerThe forward air controller mission: Why FAC pilots remained low over the battlefield after faster aircraft departedO-1 Bird Dog vs. O-2 Skymaster: How the aircraft differed in handling, performance, and suitability for remote airstripsMarking targets under fire: How Elser used white-phosphorus “Willie Pete” rockets to guide attacking aircraftOver the Ho Chi Minh Trail: Searching for trucks, supply areas, choke points, and hidden movement beneath the jungleNight operations: Using starlight scopes, Blind Bat flare ships, B-57 Canberras, and F-4 Phantoms to find targets in darknessBecoming “Jake 44”: How Elser built personal relationships with the Special Forces teams who depended on himCourage and coming home: What Elser learned about fear, character, loss, and carrying the war's memories into civilian lifeLearn More:Read the full show notes on the Wings Over the Rockies websiteDonate to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space MuseumSubscribe and leave a review to support the showThis episode is supported in part by United Airlines.
Most people spend a lot of time trying to avoid discomfort. Jeff Malek's whole life has been built around walking straight into it. Jeff went through French Special Forces selection, and in this conversation, we talk about what that taught him about fear, pressure, and what people are actually capable of when they stop trying to stay comfortable. What I like about Jeff is that this is not theory for him. He has lived it. And now he takes what he learned in that world and applies it to entrepreneurs, athletes, and everyday people who want to get stronger mentally and physically. This is a conversation about resilience, confidence, and why doing hard things on purpose changes the way you show up everywhere else in life. In this episode, we cover: Why Discomfort Builds Confidence - Jeff explains why the goal is not to avoid hard things, but to use them to prove to yourself what you can handle. How to Stay Calm Under Pressure - We talk about what happens when people start to lose composure and why breathing is one of the fastest ways to reset. Why You Need to Think Step by Step - When the challenge feels too big, the answer is to stop looking at the whole thing and focus on the next obstacle in front of you. Why Asking for Help Makes You Stronger - Jeff shares why accepting help is not weakness. It is often what allows you to go further. Win or Learn - One of the biggest lessons from Jeff's world is that if you are willing to face the challenge, you either win or you learn You do not build confidence by waiting to feel ready. You build it by doing hard things, staying in it, and realizing you can handle more than you thought. To connect with Jeff, check out the links below: Instagram Facebook YouTube https://www.mlkabilities.com/ https://okanaganwarriors.ca/ MLK Abilities Podcast on other podcast platforms Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my email list, Peckford's Playbook Join the Mortgage Mindset Daily (On break this July) Gamify your prospecting with the 10@10 App I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell. To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca/scott.
Episode 4159 │ Date June 26, 2026 Paine wrote from collapse. Washington drilled in frozen mud. The Son Tay raiders rescued no one — and saved everyone. Nine men. One pattern. Vincit. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Time to introduce Vincit — BardsFM's new short-form daily series built on a single doctrinal standard: Vincit qui patitur, he conquers who endures. Scott Kesterson walks through nine stories, nine moments where endurance was the only weapon that mattered — Thomas Paine writing Common Sense from personal collapse, Washington drilling a dissolving army in frozen mud at Valley Forge, Lewis and Clark holding an impossible expedition together through sheer refusal to quit, Theodore Roosevelt disappearing into the Dakota Badlands after losing his wife and mother on the same day and coming back, Alvin York wrestling his faith into action and capturing 132 prisoners with squirrel-hunting marksmanship, the First Marine Division holding Henderson Field at Guadalcanal on captured Japanese rice, Patton winning the battle as a ghost before he ever was allowed to return the field, fifty-six Special Forces operators flying into the most defended airspace in history at Son Tay to rescue POWs who weren't there — and saving them anyway — and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. still walking toward something with a damaged voice and a target on his name. One pattern runs through all nine: endurance is not the absence of suffering, it is what suffering forges when you refuse to leave the field. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is the doctrine of Vincit qui patitur — and why does the pattern of endurance run identically through a Revolutionary pamphleteer, a frozen Continental Army, a failed POW rescue mission, and a man with a neurological voice condition still walking toward something? What is the difference between news and pattern recognition, between reaction and discernment — and why does Vincit operate at that intersection rather than the breaking news cycle? What did the Son Tay Raiders — who rescued no one — actually accomplish, and why did the POWs in the Hanoi Hilton later testify it was the turning point in their psychological survival? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Sentinel Framework v3 — the analytical methodology built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939. EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740
Jay Collins served as a one-legged Green Beret before retiring on his own terms, then transitioned into nonprofit work and eventually Florida politics — passing 55 bills in three years as a state senator and now serving as Lieutenant Governor under Ron DeSantis while running for Governor. In this episode, Jay breaks down the VA system's failures and how to fix them, why states should lead where Washington has repeatedly failed, and what it takes to bring a combat veteran's mindset into government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let us know what you think!Security Halt's Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5QsClick the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help. What happens when the mission ends, the uniform comes off, and you're left searching for purpose?In Episode 443 of the Security Halt! Podcast, Deny Caballero sits down with former Green Beret Brandon Arenas for a powerful conversation about military transition, mental health, brotherhood, spirituality, and healing. Brandon shares his journey from aspiring Navy SEAL to Special Forces soldier, opening up about personal struggles, trauma, identity, and the lessons he learned through faith, vulnerability, and community.This episode explores the realities many veterans face after service—PTSD, isolation, guilt, loss of purpose, and the challenge of rebuilding life beyond the military. Brandon's story is a powerful reminder that healing begins when we stop suffering in silence and start leaning on others.Listen now. Follow the show. Share this with the veteran or entrepreneur who needs to hear it. Chapters:00:00 Why Brotherhood Matters After Military Service 03:02 Transitioning From the Military to Civilian Life 05:57 Building New Relationships and Support Systems 09:04 Brandon Arenas' Journey to Becoming a Green Beret 12:03 Overcoming Adversity and Personal Challenges 15:00 The Role of Mentorship in Recovery and Growth 18:06 Reflecting on Service and Finding Self-Worth 21:01 Why Shared Experiences Create Stronger Bonds 23:56 Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform 26:37 Leadership, Encouragement, and Positive Impact 29:17 Defining Legacy and Meaningful Service 32:49 Understanding Your Place in the Brotherhood 35:40 Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth 39:17 Combat Experience, Trauma, and Perspective 43:34 Navigating Loss, Guilt, and Grief 46:50 Seeking Help and Beginning the Healing Process 54:52 Mental Health, Recovery, and Self-Discovery 57:32 Understanding PTSD in High Performers 01:00:21 Why Connection Saves Lives 01:02:33 Faith, Spirituality, and Personal Transformation 01:11:44 Mind, Body, and Spirit: A Holistic Approach to Healing 01:16:27 Finding Peace Through Faith and Community Sponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25 Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ Security Halt Mediahttps://www.securityhaltmedia.com/Instagram: @securityhaltX: @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.podLinkedIn: Deny Caballero Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ Support the showProduced by Security Halt Media
If you've ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. while your brain runs a full-scale war game, you already know insomnia isn't just “being tired.” I'm joined by Tim Thomas, a former Australian special forces operator and longtime performance coach, to talk about why sleep is a foundation for mental health, physical recovery, and long-term vitality, and why stress and loneliness can quietly push people into dangerous places.Tim shares the moment he nearly crossed a line in a psychologist's office and how one “red flag” realization snapped him out of isolation. From there, we dig into the two levers he keeps seeing in real-world recovery: breaking disconnection, and getting people out of fatigue. We connect the dots between chronic stress, cortisol overload, hormonal disruption, and the cultural story that celebrates running on fumes. We also talk about how quick fixes like alcohol or pills can feel like relief but often become an expensive energy loan you pay back with interest.Tim explains how guided breathwork can act as a chemical override when meditation feels impossible, plus how a simple bedtime and morning routine can help you win the first minutes of the day. We also cover what permanent help looks like, including his "Breathwork In Bed" app, affirmations that replace automatic negative self-talk, and why small acts of generosity can restore connection and momentum.If you would like better sleep to change your mood, focus, relationships, or health, try one technique tonight, and let us know what shifts. Subscribe, share this with someone who's running on empty, and leave a review so more people can find real tools for getting quality sleep.You can find Tim Thomas at:Website - https://breathworkinbed.com.au/Send us your desired health topic or guest suggestions Please Follow and Review this podcast if you would like to support the growth of this show. Thank You! :)If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with two people you know that might benefit from the information. The more knowledge that people have in their hands, the healthier we can all become. If you would like to see a particular health issue discussed, or know someone who would be a great guest, contact the Open-Minded Healing podcast at marla@openmindedhealing.com. Note: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Marla Miller, Open-Minded Healing Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.
Welcome into the Young Dad Pod—whether you're running on fumes from night feeds, chasing toddlers, or trying to hold it together at work and home—thanks for being here and tuning in.Today's guest is Tim Thomas, a former Special Forces operator turned wellness coach, mental health advocate, and founder of Breathwork in Bed. Tim's journey from combat zones to calming breathwork has helped transform the lives of veterans, parents, and everyday people by showing them the power of rest, resilience, and connection. He's raised over $1M for mental health research, saved lives, and now he's here to help us sleep better, stress less, and step into our power as men and dads.If today's episode spoke to you, hit up breathworkinbed.com.au to grab your 28-day free trial of the app. Better sleep and less stress are just a breath away.Visit the website for interactive activity guides and everything YDP- www.youngdadpod.com Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Interested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tim Thomas and His Journey02:38 The Importance of Connection and Communication Among Men05:40 Breaking Isolation: The Power of Shared Experiences08:32 Understanding Pain and Loneliness in Men's Lives11:09 The Role of Authentic Conversations in Healing13:49 The Impact of Parenting on Personal Development16:33 The Cost of Living as an Energetic Pauper18:52 Investing in Yourself for Greater Returns21:41 The Power of Physical Activity in Men's Conversations24:02 Transforming Struggles into Fertilizer for Growth26:40 The Journey of Generosity and Healing29:32 Conclusion: Embracing Growth and Connection36:45 Understanding Energy Drain and Sovereign Skin40:29 The Importance of Sleep and Breathwork46:30 Breathwork Techniques for Couples and Individuals59:08 Practical Breathwork Applications and Final Thoughts
Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Emmy-winning actor, Christian Le Blanc. Christian and Brandon chat about his background and acting influences which eventually led him to a multiple decade run on The Young and the Restless as Michael Baldwin. The two also discuss his experiences working with the likes of Julie Harris, Charles Nelson Reilly and Eileen Brennan. A twelve-time Emmy nominee and three-time Outstanding Lead Actor Emmy winner, Christian Jules Le Blanc, stars as Michael Baldwin on CBS's number one rated daytime drama, The Young and the Restless. Christian joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in October 1991, departing in 1993. He returned to the series in April, 1997. A slick attorney, Michael has found happiness in his marriage to Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman), despite the antics of his troubled brother, Kevin (Greg Rikaart) and his unpredictable mother, Gloria (Judith Chapman). In 2022, Christian made his New York theater debut in Ruth Stage Company's production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Christian's television appearances also include the role of Kirk McColl on As the World Turns, a starring role as a regular on In the Heat of the Night with Carol O'Connor and Howard Rollins, and many guest appearances including Perry Mason, Cheers and Gabriel's Fire. He produced and starred in his first short film, Puppy Love, with actress, Grace Zabriskie, which was honored as the Outstanding Short Film at the Los Angeles and New York International Short Film Festivals. Le Blanc's stage credits include Ladies In Retirement, in which he starred with the legendary actresses Julie Harris and Eileen Brennan. More recently, Le Blanc appeared in the Los Angeles Times Pick-of-the-Week, No Orchids for Miss Blandish. In 2008, he appeared in The Catonsville Nine, in 2009, Appearances to the Contrary and in 2011, The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival in New Orleans. He is currently a member of the Rogue Theater Company of Los Angeles. Christian also has taken on the role of host at many high-profile venues including: The 2012 Creative Arts Daytime Emmy Awards, The Annual Young and the Restless Charity Tea, Soap Cruise, and numerous charitable and daytime functions. Christian is also an award winning artist. His work has been shown in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., and New Orleans where they are currently on display at the Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. He is currently working on a children's novel which he is illustrating. Christian, an army brat, was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, but calls New Orleans, Louisiana, home. He is one of the eight children of Andre and Alice Le Blanc. His father is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Special Forces. Le Blanc lives in Los Angeles. His hobbies include genealogy and languages and sports including: water skiing, swimming, and racquetball. He has also worked as a substitute teacher in the Los Angeles school district. A world traveler, Le Blanc's journeys have taken him to Australia and the Middle East.
Wil Ravelo spent years as a Green Beret developing the kind of environmental awareness, threat assessment discipline, and rapid decision-making under pressure that most people will never need and most operators carry with them for the rest of their lives, and when he transitioned into law enforcement and eventually SWAT, he discovered that the tools were the same even when the rules of engagement were entirely different. This episode is a deep dive into how elite military training rewires the way you perceive and process a threat environment, what translates from a Special Forces deployment to a domestic hostage situation, and how Wil learned to calibrate the speed and intensity of his threat response to fit a civilian law enforcement context without dulling the instincts that kept him alive overseas. If you want to understand how the highest-performing operators in the world think about space, movement, pattern recognition, and the decision cycle, this conversation is the blueprint.
Wil Ravelo's trajectory from Green Beret to police officer to SWAT operator is not just a career story, it is a forensic psychology case study in identity continuity, adaptive functioning under chronic stress, and what it looks like when a person successfully channels the hypervigilance, threat assessment instincts, and operational discipline of Special Forces into a new institutional structure without losing the psychological coherence that made them effective in the first place. This episode examines the psychological architecture behind elite military and law enforcement performance, exploring how warriors like Wil navigate the transition between combat identity and civilian professional identity while managing the residual neurological and psychological imprinting that comes from years of high-stakes operational service. Drawing on the lived experience of a man who has operated at the highest levels of both worlds, we explore what forensic psychology tells us about resilience, professional identity formation, and the hidden psychological cost of being built for violence in a society that rarely knows what to do with the people it trained.
Kyle Morgan continues his conversation with Mike Ritland, detailing his remarkable journey through the U.S. Army. From his turbulent youth and early deployments with the 82nd Airborne in Iraq, through Ranger School, the Old Guard, and Special Forces as a Green Beret, to his selection and service with 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force), Kyle offers unfiltered insights into combat, leadership, personal struggles with alcohol and ego, team dynamics, failure and redemption at Delta selection, and the profound impact of service on his life and faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hannah Brown stops by Casual Chaos to chat about her new romance novel, Reasons to Be Loved by You, what writing fiction lets her say that reality TV never could, surviving Special Forces, and why she's making women's health her priority after opening up about her uterine surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can you learn to sense God's leading when pressures abound? How can you take action when you don't know how things will play out?David Eubank, a former U.S. Special Forces soldier and founder of the Free Burma Rangers, joined the Christian Emergency Podcast in this encore episode to answer these questions and more. In a free ranging discussion, learn how God prepared David and his family to serve vulnerable people in conflict zones around the world. From the decades-old civil war in Burma, to the warzones of Iraq, Syria and Sudan, David has been through a lot.Listen in and discover how his insights—though honed in dangerous areas—can speak into situations you face, regardless of where you live. Followers of Christ are called to exhibit faith, love and action, even in tough times. Today's episode can help you do so, whether the trials are extreme or mild.Don't forget to check out the documentary detailing David's work with the Free Burma Rangers. Or his book, which describes the Free Burma Rangers in the Battle for Mosul. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Free Burma Rangers (Website): https://www.freeburmarangers.org/Free Burma Rangers (Documentary): https://deidoxfilms.org/programs/free-burma-rangers-movieDo This For Love: Free Burma Rangers in the Battle of Mosul (Book), by David Eubank and Hosannah Valentine: https://www.freeburmarangers.org/do-this-for-love/Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
Hannah Brown stops by Casual Chaos to chat about her new romance novel, Reasons to Be Loved by You, what writing fiction lets her say that reality TV never could, surviving Special Forces, and why she's making women's health her priority after opening up about her uterine surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's PID Radio's Throwback Thursday, our series pulled from archives going back to 2005. This week, we present a remarkable interview with Lt. Col. Dan Marvin, author of Expendable Elite, about the use of America's finest soldiers in politicians' secret war in Asia—and the plot to kill President John F. Kennedy. Originally released December 17, 2006 Our guest tonight is Lt. Col. “Dangerous Dan” Marvin (1933–2012), U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.). He's the author of a remarkable book, Expendable Elite: One Soldier's Journey Into Covert Warfare, which documents his service as a Green Beret captain in Vietnam--and a whole lot more. In addition, Expendable Elite is about the good, bad and ugly of secret warfare, the first bombarding of enemy safe-havens inside Cambodia, major battles won by Hoa Hao Irregular Forces led by American and Vietnamese Green Berets, and the importance of civic action and psychological warfare. Col. Marvin also exposes the involvement of US Special Forces in the plots to assassinate Cambodia's Prince Sihanouk, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and US Navy LTCDR William B. Pitzer, perhaps the last victim of the John F. Kennedy cover-up. LTC Marvin documents retribution and revenge tactics employed by the CIA and the White House against its own, and the courage of Lieutenant General Quang Van Dang in his rescue of Marvin's A-Team, their counterparts and 400 Hoa Hao warriors from a 1,000 man South Vietnamese regiment sent by the CIA to destroy Marvin's Special Forces camp. “Dangerous Dan's” mission today: Forcing the U.S. government to recognize the way America's finest have been sacrificed for political objectives in the past and to ensure that it doesn't happen again. Show links: • LTC Daniel Marvin's website• ‘The Unconventional Warrior': Articles by LTC “Dangerous Dan” Marvin
On this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys don't waste any time getting into some truly strange encounters. They start off in Oklahoma with the chilling testimony of a retired Special Forces sniper who came face to face with a massive humanoid figure after returning home from a late-night rabbit hunt. Armed, experienced, and battle-tested, he admits the creature showed no fear of him whatsoever. Even his military-trained dog collapsed in terror.Then they head into the wilds of Texas, where a retired police officer recounts multiple encounters spanning decades. From mysterious screams in the night and carefully stacked stones left in hunting stands, to a thunderstorm encounter with a towering, silver-haired giant standing only feet away from him in the darkness, this story is one of the most detailed Bigfoot reports we have ever covered.Next, they explore a disturbing series of sightings from Mississippi and Tennessee involving what the witness calls a “Lycandroid” creature. A former law enforcement officer describes repeated encounters over nearly twenty years with a massive wolf-like being crossing highways, moving through swampy terrain, and appearing in broad daylight.Then, two boys exploring remote woods in western New York encounter something that seems impossible: violently shaking trees, an earth-shaking growl, and later, a terrifying invisible entity that allegedly reached through an open window and physically dragged one of them across the floor. Decades later, both witnesses still stand by what they experienced.Then, into the mountains of eastern Kentucky, where generations of folklore collide with one family's terrifying firsthand account. A skeptical war veteran opens his front door expecting to find a bear, only to come face to face with what he describes as a massive dog-headed humanoid creature standing on his porch in the middle of the night.These stories come from hunters, police officers, veterans, and lifelong outdoorsmen. People trained to observe. People who insist they know what they saw. Were these encounters with Bigfoot, Dogman, something stranger, or simply fear manifesting in the darkness?You decide.All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives!Join the ConversationHave you experienced something unexplained in the woods, on the road, or near your home? Send us your story. Your encounter could be featured in a future episode.Stay safe out there… and keep watching the tree line.Sponsors:IQBAR: Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text EXPANDED to 64,000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.Show Notes:Glimmer Man Book: Cloaked Beings That Move Among UsWant to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift
(9) John Hardie discusses tactical developments in the Ukraine war, including the seizure of a Russian oil tanker by French special forces. Ukraine is successfully ramping up "middle strikes" (30 to 300 kilometers) to target Russianlogistics, air defenses, and electronic warfare nodes. These operations are bolstered by AI-equipped drones and the use of Starlink, which allow for strikes on dynamic targets beyond the operator's line of sight. On the battlefield, Ukrainianforces have recaptured territory in localized counterattacks on the border of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.1855 CRIMEA
Shawn Johnson East joins Avery for one of the most open, honest, and fun conversations yet. The Olympic gold medalist opens up about growing up in Des Moines with a coach who changed everything, what it really felt like to walk into the Beijing Olympics at 16, and the identity crisis that followed retiring from the sport she built her whole life around. Shawn gets real about her mental health journey, how she ghosted her now-husband Andrew for nine months before moving her whole life to Nashville for him, and what it's actually like raising three wild kids while running a business. Plus, she won Special Forces, she wrote a book, and she has thoughts on Kylie Jenner's iced coffee. You're going to love her. Pre-order link: https://thecouragetocommit.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.