Podcasts about sunnyvale

Ricky and Julian have solved the mystery of the Sunnyvale doppelgängers - those f**kers are called Housos, and the show's now streaming on TPB+! There's also black rain, hot fire beer poking, and a weed growing challenge for Ricky. Plus: find out which drunk idiot missed out on rockin' with Helix and Kim Mitchell!

Ricky's made a f**ked discovery - another Sunnyvale exists! Is this some kinda parallel universe sh*t, or did he just dream it? There's also black widow brides, Drunk Lahey and Dummy of the Week, and more of your awesome (and f**ked) emails. Plus: Maybe he's born with it... maybe it's the weed!

Form Energy, which makes iron-based batteries to hold electricity for days, said it raised $750 million to expand production. That follows a $550 million raise by rival Antora Energy to accelerate production of its thermal batteries made from carbon blocks that also hold power for at least 100 hours. Unsurprisingly, data center power demand underpins the investment spike. Form, which began shipping its iron-air batteries this year built at its Weirton, West Virginia, plant, said the latest round, led by T. Rowe Price, boosts its total funding to $2 billion. The company didn't immediately provide a valuation figure with the latest funds, though Pitchbook estimates the deal values the Somerville, Massachusetts-based company at $4.3 billion. Sunnyvale, California-based Antora has raised $1 billion as of July 31 and is seeking a second plant beyond its current factory in Silicon Valley.  Both companies are focused on making batteries out of cheap, domestically available materials that can store power at much lower cost than shorter-term lithium-based battery chemistries, and that also have little to no risk of catching on fire. The technology is also ideal when paired with large-scale solar or wind farms, ensuring a steady supply of cheap, carbon-free energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you stop running away from the pressures of life and start running toward the life you actually want? Alex Potts grew up in Sunnyvale, California, riding BMX bikes through the apricot orchards that would eventually become the heart of Silicon Valley. Raised by a single mom who taught elementary school and worked hard to keep their family afloat, Alex learned early lessons about money, service, resilience, and taking care of other people. Those lessons followed him into a remarkable career. Alex spent more than three decades helping build what became Loring Ward, a firm that helped pioneer the fee-based model used by independent financial advisors today. Along the way, he discovered that the most meaningful work wasn't simply about accumulating assets. It was about helping people solve problems that actually mattered. Then, while still in his 50s, Alex stepped away from the top job. And that's where another chapter of his story really began. In this episode of On Adventure, Alex and I talk about business, family, friendship, endurance, and the pull of wild places. We explore why running became an outlet during one of the most stressful periods of his life, how the John Muir Trail helped reshape his relationship with adventure, and why some of his strongest friendships have been forged while doing difficult things outdoors. We also get into a frightening day in the Grand Canyon when Alex—despite being in some of the best shape of his life—learned just how quickly an adventure can turn dangerous. A mile and a half from the top, in extreme heat, his body started shutting down. What helped turn things around? A total stranger and a bag of beef jerky. This conversation is ultimately about much more than hiking or business. It's about service, wisdom, community, and getting busy living while you still have the opportunity. In This Episode We talk about: From Silicon Valley to financial industry leadership — Alex's upbringing in Sunnyvale, the influence of his parents, and his three-decade journey helping build Loring Ward. Building a life around service — Why Alex believes great businesses, advisors, and leaders put helping people ahead of products, assets, or "wallet share." Running away vs. running toward — How running initially became an escape from the pressures of work and family before adventure evolved into something Alex intentionally pursued. Adventure, friendship, and community — From the John Muir Trail and Mount Whitney to the Excellent Adventure group, Alex explains why difficult experiences shared with others create unusually strong friendships. Knowing your limits—and having each other's backs — What a dangerous Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike taught Alex about preparation, humility, listening to his body, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. Episode Timestamps Episode Timestamps 00:00 – From Silicon Valley Roots to Loring Ward Alex's childhood in Sunnyvale, being raised by a single mom, and the unlikely path that led him into financial services and eventually to building Loring Ward. 08:00 – Building a Business Around Service, Not Sales Why Alex rejected the traditional asset-gathering mentality and built a culture centered on genuinely helping advisors and their clients solve meaningful problems. 18:00 – Where the Drive to Help Others Comes From Alex reflects on his mother, his father's recovery from addiction, and how both shaped his belief in service, compassion, and taking care of people. 21:00 – The Day Running Changed His Life Overwhelmed by a demanding career, young children, and little sleep, Alex started running—and discovered the value of exercise, solitude, and uninterrupted thinking. 24:00 – The John Muir Trail and Finding Sanctuary Outdoors Backpacking through Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada, encountering ancient forests, and discovering the peace and perspective that come from extended time in wild places. 31:00 – Running Away vs. Running Toward Adventure How Alex's relationship with the outdoors evolved from a coping mechanism and escape into an intentional pursuit of adventure, challenge, and joy. 33:00 – Why the Best Adventures Are Shared From Mount Whitney to the Excellent Adventure group, Alex and Josh explore friendship, companionship, and why doing hard things together creates such powerful bonds. 41:00 – Knowing When to Push—and When to Stop Why fitness isn't enough in the backcountry, how experience builds wisdom, and the importance of checking your ego when conditions or your body tell you something isn't right. 43:00 – Grand Canyon Survival, Beef Jerky & Trail Magic A rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike in 110-degree heat goes sideways, a stranger's bag of beef jerky helps Alex recover, and the experience becomes a powerful lesson in humility and having each other's backs. A Few Takeaways Adventure can change from escape to pursuit. At one point, running and the outdoors gave Alex a way to cope with stress. Eventually, something shifted. Instead of running away from something, he began running toward experiences he genuinely wanted. Fitness and wisdom aren't the same thing. Being capable of pushing harder doesn't always mean you should. Experience teaches us to recognize the signals our bodies—and sometimes our lives—are sending. The best adventures are often about the people beside you. The summit matters. The trail matters. But years later, it's often the people who struggled, laughed, helped, and celebrated alongside us that we remember most. Service is a way of being. Whether you're helping a client navigate a family crisis, staying at the back of a hiking group to make sure everyone gets home, or opening a door for someone at the grocery store, the principle is the same: I've got your back. Resources & References Mentioned John Muir Trail — The roughly 200+ mile Sierra Nevada trail Alex has backpacked in sections Yosemite National Park — One of Alex's favorite places on the planet Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) — Alex discusses encountering thru-hikers while on the JMT Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park — Near Alex's home in the Santa Cruz Mountains and home to magnificent old-growth redwoods Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose — Alex's recommended account of the Lewis and Clark expedition Arthur Brooks — Referenced during the discussion of "deal friends" versus "real friends" Dimensional Fund Advisors — An important part of Alex's professional story and later his son's career Final Thought One of the most memorable ideas in this conversation is also one of the simplest. When you're on a trail and someone is struggling, you help. You don't ask whether they're part of your group. You don't calculate what's in it for you. You recognize that today it's them—and tomorrow it could be you. Alex has carried that philosophy from his childhood into business, from business onto the trail, and from the trail back into everyday life. Maybe that's part of what adventure is here to teach us. Take care of the people around you. Know when to push and when to turn around. Find places where the voices go quiet. And don't spend your whole life running away from something. Find something worth running toward. Keep the Adventure Going If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone you'd want beside you on the trail. Subscribe to On Adventure wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out The Money Trail Guide for practical ideas to help you plan for adventure, minimize "trail waste" along the way, and use your resources to move toward the life that matters most to you. Because someday isn't the goal. The adventure is happening now.

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Why the financial world is paying attention to Psychedelic Drugs, What Financial Planning looks like today, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday July 18th from 11:30am to 1:30pm with EP Wealth Advisors

Why the financial world is paying attention to Psychedelic Drugs, What Financial Planning looks like today, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday July 18th from 11:30am to 1:30pm with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest in Earnings News, Tony Mendes from Bay Area Loan Source on real estate today, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Latest in Earnings News, Tony Mendes from Bay Area Loan Source on real estate today, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com on the current markets, Tony Mendes from Bay Area Loan Source on real estate today, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com on the current markets, Tony Mendes from Bay Area Loan Source on real estate today, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldman Sachs and Bank of America has stellar earnings, The consumer price index in June fell 0.4 percent on the month bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.5 percent, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Goldman Sachs and Bank of America has stellar earnings, The consumer price index in June fell 0.4 percent on the month bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.5 percent, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale this Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating what he called a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent to top 75 dollars, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating what he called a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Oil prices jumped more than 5 percent to top 75 dollars, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing in brands, Wall Street facts to remember, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Investing in brands, Wall Street facts to remember, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chipmakers rise and Oil Prices fall, Equity markets tried to recover despite renewed U.S. Iran tensions, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Chipmakers rise and Oil Prices fall, Equity markets tried to recover despite renewed U.S. Iran tensions, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com on the current markets, The latest attacks have reminded investors that a lasting agreement between the U.S. and Iran is far from guaranteed, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com on the current markets, The latest attacks have reminded investors that a lasting agreement between the U.S. and Iran is far from guaranteed, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investment rules throughout your life, Retirement Rules to remember, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Investment rules throughout your life, Retirement Rules to remember, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky's got a date with a lady at a fancy Chinese restaurant - is she gonna be impressed with his chicken ball-eating invention? There's also chainmail sheep, a floating city in need of weed, and a cop dumber than George Green. Plus: Aliens have arrived in Sunnyvale, and Ricky's got proof... kinda!

Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton from EP Wealth discusses planning for retirement, How to avoid Retirement Mistakes, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Certified Financial Planner Chad Burton from EP Wealth discusses planning for retirement, How to avoid Retirement Mistakes, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to find the best businesses, Financial Goals to have in your life, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

How to find the best businesses, Financial Goals to have in your life, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new all time intraday high in the session, The major averages are on track to finish the holiday-shortened week with solid gains, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new all time intraday high in the session, The major averages are on track to finish the holiday-shortened week with solid gains, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com on the current markets, The VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH gained 82 percent in the first six months of the year, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com on the current markets, The VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH gained 82 percent in the first six months of the year, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dow rises as index heads for best first half in 5 years while Nasdaq set for best quarter since 2020, Stocks rose boosted by sharp gains in chips Nvidia gained more than 1 percent, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Dow rises as index heads for best first half in 5 years while Nasdaq set for best quarter since 2020, Stocks rose boosted by sharp gains in chips Nvidia gained more than 1 percent, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Semiconductors giving back some of their recent gains, Comcast shares rallied 9 percent after the company said it will spin off its media and tech businesses into two publicly traded companies, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth Advisors

Semiconductors giving back some of their recent gains, Comcast shares rallied 9 percent after the company said it will spin off its media and tech businesses into two publicly traded companies, Next Pints and Portfolios will be in Sunnyvale from 11:30am to 1:30pm on July 18th with EP Wealth AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, you just have to chase your dream, damnit. For Bernard Badion, telling stories was always an integral part of him and has been a life-long pursuit. Growing up in Sunnyvale, California, the acclaimed Filipino American creator longed to tell stories that people can relate to. And in so many ways, he has already written,...

Ricky's had enough of f**kin' Randy and his rent demands, he's moving outta Sunnyvale! But to where? Julian's gift for Mo arrives in the mail, and there's some inspiring Drunk Laheys of the Week. Plus: F**k IPOs and pensions... put your cash in cockroaches!

Siva Kumar is a non-AI-assisted software engineer. He lives in Sunnyvale.

Everything seemed to be going perfectly for Ian and Chelsea during their dinner date in Sunnyvale. Great vibes, great conversation, and plenty of laughs. Ian was already looking forward to date number two... until Chelsea suddenly vanished. What went wrong? It's time for Second Date Update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drop us a note about the podcast. A teenage shepherd walks straight at a giant who's armed to the teeth and basically says, you brought weapons, I brought a name. That moment in 1 Samuel 17 isn't just dramatic Bible history, it's a gut check about what we lean on when fear gets loud. I start with David and Goliath to talk about courage that doesn't come from ego, but from authority, faith, and a clear sense of who you serve when the odds look unfair.From there, I shift into practical Christian discipleship with Hebrews 13:4 and a blunt reminder that marriage carries real roles and responsibilities. We also read from John 8 as Jesus draws a hard line about belief, sin, and his identity, then move through Psalm 111 and Proverbs 15:11 to talk about gratitude, wisdom, and the sobering comfort that God knows the human heart. If you're searching for a Christian podcast that blends Scripture reading with honest reflection, these passages connect daily obedience to long-term endurance.The back half turns toward faith and freedom, pulling in a Calvin Coolidge quote and an 1799 election sermon by Jedediah Morse to explore the claim that a nation's liberty depends on its religious convictions. I also share a detailed account of Marine Corps courage at Fort Riviera under Smedley Butler as a picture of duty and sacrifice. Listen, share it with a friend who needs courage, and if the show helps you, subscribe and leave a five-star review so more people can find it.#ChristianNation#AmericanHeritage #JedidiahMorseSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 

AI infrastructure is breaking the old data center model.In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, I sit down with Lukas Gentele, CEO & Co-Founder of vCluster Labs, to unpack what it really takes to operate GPU infrastructure at scale in 2026.As AI workloads explode and neoclouds race to meet demand, Lukas and his team are building the operational backbone for modern AI clouds — from managed Kubernetes and tenant isolation to automated node provisioning and GPU lifecycle management.We discuss:Why traditional data center assumptions are collapsing under AI pressureWhat's fundamentally changed since the VMware eraHow an early partnership with CoreWeave shaped vCluster's trajectoryAnd the one mistake AI cloud operators are making right now that could hurt them over the next 18 monthsIf you care about AI infrastructure, GPU economics, hyperscaler strategy, or building category-defining platforms — this conversation is essential.Sponsor Info: We are strategic business advisors with decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of driving businesses' growth. We specialize in creating custom-tailored strategies to introduce your company, drive growth, build leadership teams, and ensure companies implement appropriate compensation programs. Our mission is to utilize our expansive network to benefit your company https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ Connect with Lukas Gentele: Website: https://www.vcluster.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentele/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.comFrom the Host: A special shout-out to our Great Host of the Ignite Studios: https://www.ignitegtm.com/ and Producers of AI Infra5 @Plug and Play World, HQ in Sunnyvale, CALiftoff is sponsored by a strategic consulting firm and the M&A specialists at Compass Strategic Advisors - https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ and The GTM Firm - https://www.thegtmfirm.com/

Welcome back to Liftoff with Keith, the show where we sit down with the founders, operators, and industry leaders building the future in real time.Today's guest is one of the most respected voices in digital infrastructure — Dean Nelson.Dean has spent nearly four decades at the center of the internet economy, helping build more than $10 billion in digital infrastructure across four continents for companies like Sun Microsystems, eBay, PayPal, and Uber.He's also the founder of Infrastructure Masons, a global community uniting the builders of the digital age, now celebrating its 10-year anniversary.In this episode, we unpack the explosive growth happening across AI infrastructure and data centers — including staggering projections that the industry could spend $500 billion this year alone, scale toward $3 trillion by 2028, and potentially hit $7 trillion by 2030.The conversation explores:Why the industry could spend $7 trillion by 2030The explosive rise of AI infrastructureThe shift toward inference and edge computingCommunity and environmental pressures facing data center growthThe labor and construction challenges slowing deploymentWhy Texas has become ground zero for AI infrastructure expansionAnd how power availability may become the defining constraint of the AI eraIf compute scaled like this but power didn't… are we effectively bottlenecking the AI era on energy infrastructure?This is a fascinating conversation about the future of AI, data centers, infrastructure, and the physical systems powering the next generation of innovation.Let's lift off.Connect with Dean Nelson: Website: https://imasons.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannelson/ Publication: https://imasons.org/publications/ Sponsor Info: We are strategic business advisors with decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of driving businesses' growth. We specialize in creating custom-tailored strategies to introduce your company, drive growth, build leadership teams, and ensure companies implement appropriate compensation programs. Our mission is to utilize our expansive network to benefit your company https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.comFrom the Host:A Special Shout out to our Great Host of the Ignite Studios: https://www.ignitegtm.com/ and Producers of AI Infra5 @ Plug and Play World HQ in Sunnyvale, CALiftoff is Sponsored by - Strategic Consulting firm and the M&A specialists at Compass Strategic Advisors - https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ and The GTM Firm - https://www.thegtmfirm.com/ #AIinfrastructureexpansion #Digitalinfrastructuretrends #Datacentergrowth #Powerandenergyconstraints #Waterstewardship #Skilledlaborshortages #Communitypushback #Digitalsovereignty #dgecomputingandAIinference #PrivateAImodels #Largescaleinfrastructureconstruction

Is the Bay Area Actually Worth It? An Honest Answer From a 40-Year LocalEveryone online has an opinion about the Bay Area — "too expensive," "California taxes will destroy you," "traffic is unbearable." Most of those takes come from people who've never lived here, or who left and never came back. The reality is more nuanced, and if you're weighing a job offer from Google, Apple, NVIDIA, or Meta right now, you deserve a straight answer.Spencer Hsu is a top-producing Silicon Valley real estate agent and a 40-year Bay Area native who has helped hundreds of tech professionals relocate here. This isn't a sales pitch — it's an unfiltered, data-backed breakdown of every major concern people have before making the move, based on real transactions and real conversations with people who've been exactly where you are.

If you are an AEW fan and want to stay up-to-date with all things pro wrestling then this is the podcast for you! #aew #aewnews #aewhighlights #prowrestling #aewdoubleornothing   Join Pro Wrestling on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she hosts her LIVE podcast in Sunnyvale on June 27th! https://rooster-t-feathers.seatengine-sites.com/shows/372240 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AJ Pasciuti grew up in Sunnyvale, California, the son of Italian and Argentine immigrants. After 9/11 reshaped his sense of purpose, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division — one of the most storied units in the Corps — where he served as a rifleman and team leader. Over twenty-one years of service, he deployed three times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the Battle of Fallujah. He led a Scout Sniper team that tracked and killed the most lethal enemy sniper in Iraq — a figure known as "Juba" — and recovered a stolen Marine sniper rifle in what was the first mission of its kind by an American service member since Vietnam. He went on to serve with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, deploying to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom and later with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. As an instructor, he taught at the Scout Sniper School at Camp Pendleton, created the Recon Team Leaders Course, and helped develop the Infantry Marine Course at School of Infantry–West, modernizing foundational training for enlisted Marines. Selected for the highly competitive Marine Gunner program, he became an Infantry Weapons Officer and rose to Chief Warrant Officer 3 before retiring from the Marine Corps in 2023. He holds a Master of Business for Veterans from the University of Southern California and a Master of Public Leadership from the University of San Francisco, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. He is the host of the Combat Story podcast and the author of Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, releasing May 19, 2026. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Go to https://helixsleep.com/SRS for 27% Off Sitewide Find candidates who really want YOUR job on ZipRecruiter. Try it FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/SRS Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/srs #Harryspod For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com New customers can save 35% on your first month of Dose for Cholesterol by going to https://dosedaily.co/SRS or entering SRS at checkout. Go to https://meetfabric.com/SHAWN and apply today, risk-free. AJ Pasciuti Links: WEB - https://ajpasciuti.com/about IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajpasciuti YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyApoJr-mNmdMNwdk22xEQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is happening with Netflix, What to know about Roku, Next Rob Black event is Pints and Portfolios in Sunnyvale this Saturday April 18th 11:30am to 1:30pm sign up for exact location

What we are hearing in the earnings calls, Robots in the food delivery industry, Next Rob Black event is Pints and Portfolios in Sunnyvale this Saturday April 18th 11:30am to 1:30pm sign up for exact location

Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com on the current markets, Allbirds goes from shoes to AI, Next Rob Black event is Pints and Portfolios in Sunnyvale this Saturday April 18th 11:30am to 1:30pm sign up for exact location

Technology stocks supported the broader market for another day, Wall Street once again proved resilient in the face of increased geopolitical uncertainty, Next Rob Black event is Pints and Portfolios in Sunnyvale on Saturday April 18th 11:30am to 1:30pm sign up for exact location