Podcasts about United States Marine Corps

He survived combat in Afghanistan. Then a freak accident in Las Vegas nearly took his head off. Everything changed after that.Episode 114 of The Wild Chaos Podcast features Andrew Coville, a United States Marine Corps veteran and longtime Cape Cod police officer whose life changed in seconds during a 2025 Las Vegas vacation.To watch this episode in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/gJjiA0HxBU4While walking the Las Vegas Strip, a construction trailer towing a large street sign detached without warning. The trailer broke loose and the sign slammed into Andrew, nearly decapitating him and leaving him with devastating facial trauma and a traumatic brain injury.We talk about Operation Khanjar, the shift from firefights to IED warfare, loosing his best friend Nick in Afghanistan and carries the kind of survivor's guilt that can quietly steer your entire life and the whiplash of flying home from a war zone to stand at a coffin draped in an American flag. Andrew shares what it's like to return to Afghanistan after the funeral, why compartmentalizing works in the moment but costs you later, and how a single letter and a valor award helped pull him out of a post-service spiral.In this episode we talk through:• Andrew's Marine Corps deployment to Helmand Province• Operation Khanjar and combat in Afghanistan• Losing his best friend Nick during deployment• Survivor's guilt and post combat identity• Police work on Cape Cod and crisis negotiation• The 2025 Las Vegas accident that nearly killed him• Severe facial trauma and traumatic brain injury recovery• Losing his law enforcement career overnight• His book Somewhere in Between• Honoring Nick's legacy through documentary work and storytellingThis conversation is about trauma, identity, grief, survival, and rebuilding when life changes in an instant.Learn more about Andrew Coville's story at AndrewCoville.com. His book Somewhere in Between gives a raw, honest look at combat, loss, identity after the uniform, and rebuilding after trauma. If this episode resonates with you, his story goes even deeper there.If you know someone navigating loss, injury, or life after service, share this episode.

A new ceasefire and 60-day extension! PCE numbers are out – somehow inflation cooling. More government handouts – stocks rally in the news. This week’s guest: Wesley Gray – Founder, Alpha Architect.   NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE’S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Wes Gray – After serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama. Next, Wes took an academic job in his wife's hometown of Philadelphia and worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Dr. Gray's interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to an impact mission of empowering investors through education. He is a contributor to multiple industry publications and regularly speaks to professional investor groups across the country. Wes has published multiple academic papers and four books, including Embedded (Naval Institute Press, 2009), Quantitative Value (Wiley, 2012), DIY Financial Advisor (Wiley, 2015), and Quantitative Momentum (Wiley, 2016). Dr. Gray currently resides in Palmas Del Mar. Puerto Rico with his wife and three children. Follow @alphaarchitect Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy – HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (SPY), (RKLB), (DELL), (INTC)

What do you do when the role that defined you disappears?Many people struggle with mental health challenges not just because of trauma, stress, or anxiety—but because they've lost a sense of identity and purpose. In this episode of Normalize The Conversation, host Francesca Reicherter sits down with Jeremy Stalnecker to explore how identity, purpose, and hope shape our mental wellbeing.Jeremy shares his personal journey transitioning from the United States Marine Corps into civilian life—and the unexpected emotional struggle that followed. After leaving a career that gave him structure, mission, and identity, he found himself wrestling with the same questions many people face after major life changes: Who am I without this role? Where do I fit now? Why am I here?Together, Francesca and Jeremy unpack how identity loss can impact mental health—from military transition to career shifts, life changes, and even the pressure young adults face when figuring out who they want to become.This conversation explores:Why identity loss can feel like hopelessnessThe difference between who you are and what you doHow purpose can create resilience during difficult seasonsWhy negative environments (including social media) shape our self-perceptionHow community, mentors, and self-reflection help us rediscover meaningJeremy also shares practical ways to begin reconnecting with your sense of purpose—from identifying your strengths to asking meaningful questions about what motivates and energizes you.If you've ever felt lost, uncertain about your future, or disconnected from your sense of purpose, this episode offers a compassionate and grounded perspective on how to move forward. Because mental health isn't just about managing thoughts—it's also about finding meaning in the life you're living.

Marine Recon veteran Rob Blanton sits down with Urban Valor to share one of the wildest, funniest, and most honest Marine Corps stories we've ever had on the channel. From growing up in Santa Rosa, California, to joining the United States Marine Corps almost by accident, to becoming a Force Recon Marine.Rob served in the Marine Corps from 1993 to 2014, retiring as a Master Sergeant. In this interview, he walks us through the chaos of joining the Marines on the buddy program, getting stuck on open contract, becoming an 0311 infantryman, earning his way into Force Recon, and eventually deploying into some of the most intense moments of modern military history.

Effective leadership is the backbone of any successful Masonic Lodge. In this episode, we sit down with Worshipful Brother and Major Jesse Ouellette to bridge the gap between the United States Marine Corps and the Lodge Trestleboard. We move past abstract theories to the USMC's Principles of Leadership that provide a blueprint to foster accountability, improve officer communication, and execute a long-term vision that ensures the future of your Lodge.Show notes and links: Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog!Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!Yes, we're on Instagram.Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: The Soldiers Memorial Archives St. Louis, MOGo To: https://mohistory.org/memorial to join and/or donate. Robert John Klages Vietnam, United States Marine Corp, 1st LieutenantCompany B, 3rd AMTRAC Battalion, 1st Marine Division BORN: 8-10-1943 DIED: 8-01-1967former address: 2028 Russell Avenue McKinley Heights St. Louis, Missouri Killed in Action from small arms fire in Quang Nam, South Vietnam; Served as an assault amphibious vehicle officer; Awarded the Silver Star; Parents were Gregory A. and Helen Klages; Buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Affton, MO. ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: The Soldiers Memorial Archives St. Louis, MOGo To: https://mohistory.org/memorial to join and/or donate. Robert John Klages Vietnam, United States Marine Corp, 1st LieutenantCompany B, 3rd AMTRAC Battalion, 1st Marine Division BORN: 8-10-1943 DIED: 8-01-1967former address: 2028 Russell Avenue McKinley Heights St. Louis, Missouri Killed in Action from small arms fire in Quang Nam, South Vietnam; Served as an assault amphibious vehicle officer; Awarded the Silver Star; Parents were Gregory A. and Helen Klages; Buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Affton, MO. ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm joined by Robin Dreeke, United States Marine Corp veteran, global behavioral expert, master spy recruiter, and author focused on trust, relationship building, and communication. During his FBI career, Robin spent decades recruiting spies and confidential human sources in some of the highest-pressure situations imaginable. In this episode, Robin and I explore what truly builds trust in conversations and relationships. We talk about the power of non-judgmental curiosity, why great communicators focus more on understanding than convincing, and how humility and empathy create stronger connections both personally and professionally.   This conversation is packed with practical takeaways for leaders, sales professionals, parents, and anyone looking to improve how they connect and communicate with others. Let's dive in. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/ ► Connect with Robin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdreeke/ ►Subscribe to Communicast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/ ► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com

Send us Fan MailPeaches is back for the May 18 Daily Drop, and this one goes everywhere—from bayonet charges and Indo-Pacific deterrence… to carrier deployments, combat rescue upgrades, shady investigations, and why artificial intelligence still can't replace grit.The United States Army is bringing bayonet assaults back to Ranger School, the USS Gerald R. Ford returns from an 11-month combat deployment, the United States Marine Corps is rehearsing island seizures across the Philippines, and the United States Air Force is finally buying new combat rescue radios after real-world recoveries proved the old gear isn't enough.Then Peaches goes off-script—breaking down the Monica Witt manhunt, telling a brutally honest OSI story, reacting to a midair collision in Idaho, praising the United States Coast Guard for making admirals take PT tests first, and calling out the Pentagon's chances of ever passing a clean audit.Bottom line: technology matters… but purpose, leadership, and people willing to keep going still win. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Purpose Over Motivation 01:00 Tasty Gains & San Diego OTS 02:00 Bayonets Return to Ranger School 03:30 Why Air Defense Suddenly Matters 04:45 Indo-Pacific Burden Sharing 05:30 4,000 Soldiers Not Going to Poland 06:30 Army's Smart Scope vs Drones 07:20 USS Gerald R. Ford Returns After 11 Months 09:15 Long Deployments & Family Reintegration 10:15 Navy's Future Carrier Delayed 11:00 Navy Recruiting Through Gaming 12:00 Marines Prepare to Seize Islands 14:00 Air Force Finally Buys New Rescue Radios 16:00 Why Combat Rescue Was an Afterthought 17:30 Monica Witt and the $200K Bounty 18:30 Peaches Goes Off on OSI 23:00 GAO Calls Out Air Force Readiness 24:00 Idaho Midair Collision 25:30 United States Space Force Wants Longer Tours 27:00 Coast Guard Makes Admirals PT First 29:00 Three Cocaine Boats in One Day 30:00 Pete Hegseth Reviews Pentagon Legal System 31:30 Why the Pentagon Will Never Pass Audit 33:00 Donald Trump vs Iran 34:00 Strait of Hormuz Is Heating Up 35:00 Xi Jinping Warns the U.S. 36:00 Russia's Massive Drone Barrage 37:00 Final Thoughts

This episode of the Golfweek Amateur Tour - The Podcast is all about honoring veterans, Amateur Golf, and the players who embody what the Golfweek Amateur Tour is truly about: competition, camaraderie, and showing up week after week because they love the game. Tim Newman and Chris Rocha sit down with two dedicated Golfweek Amateur Tour players and military veterans: Cleveland's Jaymee Hooshangi and Arizona's Jordan Isaac. Jaymee shares his journey from joining the Army after high school to finding competitive golf later in life. From Air Defense Artillery to becoming one of Cleveland's most consistent Golfweek Amateur Tour members, Jaymee talks about why tournament golf keeps pulling him back and why the friendships on tour matter just as much as the scores. Jordan Isaac brings a powerful story from his service in the United States Marine Corps, including two combat deployments to Afghanistan. He opens up about the brotherhood of service, transitioning back to civilian life, and how the Golfweek Amateur Tour unexpectedly changed his life in more ways than one… including meeting his fiancée through the tour. The episode also dives into: Military Appreciation Month Competitive Golf Events across the country Arizona's incredible Golfweek Amateur Tour schedule The legendary Tubac stop TPC Scottsdale regional events National Championship memories The grind of Amateur Golf Competition Life on Local Golf Tours Chris talking trash about Arizona again Tim trying to convince everyone to move south for year-round golf Grandkids, Big Red soda, Savannah Bananas baseball, and complete podcast chaos If you love Amateur Golf, Golf Tournaments, great stories, and the community that makes the Golfweek Amateur Tour special, this episode is for you. Where Amateurs Play Like Pros! Ready to compete in Golfweek Amateur Tour tournaments? Visit:amateurgolftour.netsenioramateurgolftour.net Join a tour. Meet your community. Play where Amateurs Play Like Pros. Subscribe, share, and leave a review, because the golf community grows one story at a time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie, we sit down with David Shoup — a United States Marine Corps combat veteran who served as an infantry rifleman in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with multiple Special Operations–related assignments across various locations. After leaving active duty, David faced a brutal internal war: nightmares, rage, anxiety, isolation, and the emotional chaos of PTSD.Refusing to accept the belief that “this is just how life is now,” David launched a personal mission to destroy PTSD and reclaim the life he was meant to live. Through years of intensive study, high‑level coaching, and mission‑driven discipline, he developed a proven system grounded in psychological science, cutting‑edge neurological strategies, and battlefield‑tested principles.Today, David leads a national movement to eliminate PTSD from the lives of combat veterans and active‑duty service members — permanently. As a coach, speaker, author, and fellow warrior, he provides an operational manual for complete freedom, empowering those who feel lost or stuck in survival mode to fight back with clarity, purpose, and power.Connect with David and learn more about his work on social media at @Mission.Freedom.0311.

Send us Fan MailPiper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live audience at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut with Patricia E. Kelly of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Patricia E. Kelly is the Founder, President, and CEO of Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. (EHI), a Hartford, Connecticut-based non-profit equestrian and therapeutic center developed and directed by African American female equestrians whose mission is to encourage and empower inner city youth toward positive and successful lives through horses. Under Patricia's leadership, the Ebony Horsewomen Inc. has grown from a local organization to the national level with members across the United States. Patricia is also a United States Marine Corps veteran, a certified Urban Riding Specialist Instructor, a Master Urban Riding Instructor, a Certified Equine Husbandry Instructor, and a certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Horse Specialist.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsor: Sentinel, Mojo Joint and Chewy Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!

Send us Fan MailPeaches is back for the May 14 Daily Drop—and today's brief hits everything from tragedy in Morocco to artificial intelligence saving aircraft in live combat.The United States Army confirms recovery of both soldiers lost off the Moroccan coast, the United States Navy admits it could literally run out of operational money by July, and the United States Marine Corps is now forcing service-wide AI training. Then it gets wild—Air Force Special Operations Command says an AI tool is actively saving aircraft during Operation Epic Fury, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper losses are stacking up, a Northrop T-38 Talon goes down in Alabama, and Russia just launched 800 drones across Ukraine in one day.Peaches keeps it blunt: AI is no longer “coming”—it's already in the fight… and if America doesn't speed up, other countries aren't waiting.Bottom line: the future battlefield is already here… and it's moving fast.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Locked In on Tasty Gains 02:00 Final Recovery in Morocco 05:00 4,000 Soldiers Not Going to Poland 07:00 Border Mission Gets a New Boss 09:00 Indo-Pacific Air Defense Matters 12:00 USS Ford Finally Comes Home 14:00 Navy Could Run Out of Money?! 17:00 Marines Get Mandatory AI Training 20:00 San Diego, Pennsylvania & OTS Updates 23:00 Air Force Special Operations Command Says AI Is Saving Aircraft 27:00 MQ-9 Fleet Takes Heavy Losses 30:00 Northrop T-38 Talon Crash in Alabama 33:00 United States Space Command Plans Orbital Warfare 36:00 New Arctic Cutters Are Coming 39:00 10,000 Containerized Missiles?! 42:00 Donald Trump Meets Xi Jinping 45:00 Israel Shifts Back to Gaza 48:00 Russia Launches 800 Drones 51:00 UK Finally Shows Up in Hormuz 53:00 Final Thought—Adapt or Get Left Behind

War changes people.In this episode of Urban Valor, Marine veteran Shawn Reed shares his story growing up in violent neighborhoods in St. Louis, joining the United States Marine Corps, fighting in Iraq during the height of the war, surviving brutal combat, and dealing with the aftermath that followed so many Marines home.

James Rider surrendered himself to Alaska State Troopers for violating probation and criminal trespass charges, according to his brother Michael Cox — ten days later, Rider was found dead in a Palmer jail. He had hanged himself. On Friday, May 8, the United States Marine Corps, along with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, announced that they plan to have both a rotating and persistent presence in Alaska. It’s an announcement Sullivan said has been in the works for “a long time.” Senator Dan Sullivan announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday which would see the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) helping to host and perform research on burgeoning military and other technologies in partnership with private industry.

In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh is joined by Scott Post to discuss how continuous improvement and lean thinking can help create more good work days. Reflecting on how they first met years ago in a project management class, including a memorable lesson involving a "crazy red chicken," Scott shares how he found his path into lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The conversation explores lean leadership as servant leadership, Scott's long‑term involvement with lean consortiums such as the Iowa Lean Consortium and his fifteen years on the board of the Siouxland Lean Consortium, and the value of learning together through conferences and engaging meetings. They also touch on small business entrepreneurship and how lean principles apply across organizations of all sizes.   -- Scott Post is an Operational Excellence and Lean Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience in leadership, continuous improvement, and Lean methodology. Known for his ability to identify inefficiencies and optimize processes, Scott helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through practical, results-driven approaches. Scott's passion for process improvement began during his service in the United States Marine Corps and continued as he earned an Industrial Engineering degree from Iowa State University. His expertise deepened through roles at Pella Corporation and later as Chief Operations Officer at Pizza Ranch, where he led the Operations, Training, and Process Improvement teams toward operational excellence. Scott founded S Post Consulting in 2021 and began working full-time with clients in 2023. Based in Northwest Iowa, the firm helps Siouxland business leaders stabilize operations, boost profits, and build momentum. Scott helps organizations move from chronic inefficiencies to high-performing operations. Through a diagnostic, boots-on-the-ground approach, he uncovers root causes, aligns leadership, and builds sustainable systems that reduce waste, improve execution, and drive long-term profit, without adding headcount or complexity. Clients consistently experience improved employee engagement, increased labor efficiency, shorter lead times, and stronger bottom-line results. A dedicated Servant Leader, Scott has also been an active contributor to the local Lean communities, serving on the board of the Siouxland Lean Consortium, and volunteering with the Iowa Lean Consortium. Outside of work, he enjoys family life, camping, and a hobby farm by Rock Valley, Iowa with his wife, four children, and a collection of farm animals. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scott-post Other: http://www.spostconsulting.com  

The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. In law enforcement, some cases stay with officers forever. For this former Sheriff's detective, trauma was not an occasional visitor, it became a defining force throughout his military, policing, and entrepreneurial journey. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Former Mohave County Arizona Sheriff Detective Dustin Dobbyn is our guest. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #Radio From investigating horrifying murders to witnessing the aftermath of child deaths, from combat in Afghanistan to building a nationally respected security company, Dobbyn's life has been shaped by adversity few could imagine. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Yet through it all, he refused to break. Today, Dustin Dobbyn's story is inspiring audiences through the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple, Spotify, iHeartradio and and many Podcast platforms. The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. While his Book, Perseverance: The Operator's Mindset, offers readers an unforgettable look into what it truly means to survive trauma, lead under pressure, and build success from devastation. From a Young Marine to the Harsh Realities of War Dustin Dobbyn enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at just seventeen years old. For most teenagers, life revolves around school, friends, and future ambitions. For Dobbyn, adulthood came quickly. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. Military service thrust him into combat environments where discipline, sacrifice, and mission-focused thinking were not optional, they were survival. “The military taught me accountability and resilience,” Dobbyn explains. “It forged the foundation for everything that came after.” The dirt roads of Afghanistan were brutal classrooms. They taught him how quickly life could change and how leadership under pressure often meant the difference between life and death. But returning home did not mean leaving danger behind. The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. Entering Another Battlefield: American Policing After military service, Dobbyn entered law enforcement, where he served as a patrol officer, detective, and tactical operator. Though many civilians imagine policing as routine traffic stops and neighborhood patrols, Dobbyn's reality was far darker. His career placed him directly in the path of violent criminals, unimaginable tragedies, and deeply disturbing crime scenes. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Among the most devastating was the investigation into a fire involving a family of five. Two children, only 13 and 5 years old, were killed. The sheer horror of such loss is difficult for most to comprehend. “When children die in violence, it impacts you differently,” Dobbyn says. “Those scenes don't leave your mind.” Such cases are not simply professional challenges, they become emotional scars. The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. Yet Dobbyn continued to serve. The Murder of A Cop's Parents: A Double Homicide That Tested Everything Perhaps one of the most haunting cases of his career involved the brutal double homicide of the parents of a deputy within his own agency. This was not just another investigation. It struck close to home. The savagery of the crime shocked even seasoned investigators. Dobbyn recalls the gruesome details, including the mother's hands being cut off, a horrifying act that underscored the depravity of the perpetrators. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. “It was one of those cases that shakes everyone involved,” he reflects. Despite the emotional and psychological toll, Dobbyn pressed forward. His determination helped lead to three arrests, ensuring justice for the slain family members. The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. But justice often comes at a personal cost. “People see arrests,” Dobbyn explains. “They don't see what officers carry afterward.” Trauma Beyond the Badge For many officers, repeated exposure to violence creates cumulative trauma. Dustin Dobbyn's story reveals how policing can affect every aspect of a person's life. From violent child deaths to grotesque homicides, his experiences built an internal burden that few outside law enforcement ever fully understand. “Trauma doesn't just disappear when the shift ends,” Dobbyn says. “You carry it home. You carry it forever.” This emotional weight forced him to adapt, evolve, and eventually rebuild. Reinventing Himself Through Private Security and Entrepreneurship When family, trauma, and life circumstances required a reset, Dobbyn did what operators do best, he adapted. The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. You can listen to the complete interview for free on our website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major podcast platforms. Rather than surrendering to hardship, he entered the private security world, working high-risk protection assignments for elite clients. His background as a Marine, detective, and tactical specialist made him uniquely equipped for executive protection and security consulting. Eventually, he founded Tacon 1 LLC in 2024. Built on military-grade discipline, elite standards, and unwavering integrity, Tacon 1 rapidly became one of Colorado's most respected security providers. Today, Tacon 1 offers: Tactical Training Private Investigations Executive Protection Security Consulting Its clients include Fortune 500 executives, celebrities, government officials, and ultra-high-net-worth families. Dobbyn's transformation from traumatized officer to thriving CEO is nothing short of extraordinary. Perseverance: More Than a Memoir Dobbyn's Book, Perseverance: The Operator's Mindset, is not simply a memoir. It is a leadership blueprint forged through blood, sweat, grief, and relentless discipline. “This book is for anyone who has faced adversity,” Dobbyn says. “It's proof that your hardships can build you, not destroy you.” The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. You can find the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. In its pages, readers follow his journey through: Combat deployments Law enforcement investigations Personal loss Trauma recovery Private security operations Entrepreneurship The lessons are raw, practical, and deeply human. Dobbyn emphasizes that perseverance is not about being fearless, it's about moving forward despite fear, pain, and setbacks. The Human Side of Police Trauma One of the most powerful aspects of Dobbyn's story is how clearly it illustrates the hidden emotional costs of Police work. The Murder of Cop Parents and other traumas. Behind every badge is a human being. Behind every major case is an officer who must somehow process horror while remaining functional. His journey shines a spotlight on issues often overlooked: PTSD Moral injury Cumulative trauma Leadership under stress Family impact For listeners tuning in through Podcast interviews on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Facebook, and Instagram, Dobbyn offers more than war stories, he offers hope. Follow, watch, and listen on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, LinkedIn, and podcast platforms for more compelling law enforcement stories and interviews. A Message for Anyone Facing Adversity Dobbyn's life demonstrates that trauma does not have to define the future. Whether facing military combat, criminal investigations, personal hardship, or business struggles, his operator mindset remains the same: Refuse to quit. “You can rebuild,” Dobbyn says. “No matter how broken things seem.” Final Thoughts The Murder of A Cop's Parents and countless other traumatic experiences could have shattered Dustyn Dobbyn. Instead, they forged him. His story is one of extraordinary resilience, an American journey through war, policing, tragedy, and reinvention. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. For those in law enforcement, military service, entrepreneurship, or personal struggle, Dobbyn's example is clear: Perseverance is not about avoiding hardship. It is about becoming stronger because of it. Through his Book, appearance on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, and growing leadership platform, Dustyn Dobbyn continues to inspire others to confront trauma, embrace discipline, and build lives defined not by tragedy, but by purpose. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . Listen to the full story on the Free Podcast, available on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Website, on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and more. Be sure to follow us on X , Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Learn and get access to money saving tips and how to increase your net worth at www.LetSavings.com Download the Free Ebook about ways and tips to improve your health. 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Ash Samaniego is the Director of Women's Basketball Athletic Performance at UCLA Athletics, where he oversees strength and conditioning for one of the top programs in college basketball. Known for his high-energy coaching style and athlete-first approach, he plays a key role in preparing UCLA athletes for the demands of elite competition. Prior to UCLA, Samaniego served as Director of Athletic Performance at CSUN Athletics, working with multiple sports including basketball, baseball, tennis, beach volleyball, and golf. He also has private sector coaching experience, working with a wide range of athletes and general population clients. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Samaniego holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in kinesiology from CSUN, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, and is a USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

This week on Autonomy Signals, Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant discuss autonomous military cargo helicopters, Caterpillar's acquisition of Monarch Tractor's intellectual property, and the termination of the PlusAI and Churchill Capital IX SPAC merger.Airbus recently conducted its fourth flight test of the MQ-72C autonomous cargo helicopter for the United States Marine Corps, in partnership with L3Harris, Perry Labs, and Shield AI. While the test was a success, AUTNMY AI‘s proprietary OMEGA algorithm assesses that the MQ-72C will not achieve commercial deployment before 2028.The market is potentially conflating the 2028 military initial operating capability target with commercial market entry, a category error that overstates the near-term commercial opportunity by two to three years and ignores the ITAR, FAA certification, and program authorization constraints that structurally preclude civilian deployment.Then there is Caterpillar's acquisition of the intellectual property and core assets of Monarch Tractor. This is not an agriculture story, this is a data story. Caterpillar is acquiring eight years of real-world field data, two to four million labeled frames across 40,000 acres of specialty crop terrain, and a patent portfolio covering obstacle avoidance, vehicle follow systems, and battery swap technology.The Monarch acquisition represents a $15 to $40 million purchase of a $350 to $500 million replacement cost software and perception stack, compressing the model training timeline for edge case optical detection by an estimated 18 to 30 months.While Caterpillar is ingesting data to accelerate its construction and mining autonomy programs, the autonomous trucking capital markets delivered a different signal this week. PlusAI and Churchill Capital IX mutually agreed to terminate their proposed business combination.Even with the PlusAI SPAC being terminated, the autonomous trucking market as a whole remains healthy.Episode Chapters00:00 AUTNMY AI01:16 Signal 1: Airbus Completes 4th Flight Test of the MQ-72C Autonomous Cargo Helicopter23:29 Signal 2: Caterpillar Acquires Monarch Tractor IP47:17 Signal 3: PlusAI and Churchill Capital IX SPAC Termination--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary market intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Subscribe today for free: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Combat Vet Vision, host Aaron Seibert and co-host JB Brown sit down with Jacob McMillin, a United States Marine Corps infantry veteran who completed two deployments to Iraq and two deployments to Afghanistan.Jacob shares his journey through military service and the challenges that followed after transitioning out. Like many combat veterans, he faced the reality of redefining purpose while working through service-related experiences. Through that process, he found direction in staying connected to the veteran community and building a path forward.LinksAaron - https://linktr.ee/aqseibertIn partnership with:BColburn Coaching - https://bcolburn.comWarrior Built Foundation - https://warriorbuilt.orgPTSD Foundation of America - https://ptsdusa.orgRecon Chief Inc. - https://reconchief.com

Joshua Shores served in the United States Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008 and deployed to Ramadi during some of the deadliest fighting of the Iraq War. In this interview, Joshua shares what it was like going from a small-town upbringing in Wisconsin to becoming an infantry Marine, attending recon training, joining 1st Battalion 5th Marines, deploying to Iraq, combat in Ramadi, serving with the first MARSOC Bravo Comiany, and fighting in Afghanistan.  He talks about Marine boot camp, School of Infantry, the culture shock of joining the military, combat patrols, intense firefights, clearing mosques, capturing insurgents, and surviving devastating IED explosions. Joshua also reflects on the realities of war, the chaos of urban combat, losing friends, and the lasting memories that come with serving in Iraq during the height of the insurgency.Joshua discusses:- Growing up in Wisconsin in a military family- Joining the Marines at 17- Marine Corps boot camp and SOI- Recon training and dropping to 1/5 Marines- Deploying to Ramadi in 2005- The reality of combat in Iraq- Firefights, raids, and insurgent tactics- Capturing enemy fighters- Surviving an IED blast- Losing friends and dealing with trauma after war

My full interview w/ RILEY TEJCEK is now available. We discuss being a United States Marine Corps captain, a member of Team USA Bobsled as a pilot, an author, Cool Runnings film, being a game show winner on Family Feud, meeting Steve Harvey, Ronda Rousey, her faith, Pat Tillman & more!VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/PX7G2mnTKb4Please follow Riley Tejcek on Instagram @riley.tejcek.Season 3 YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqzKmDeATCYGPnhuZ5PzbqOb0OxeUb13X&si=x3UvKoPSX0mqS6BkYouTube: youtube.com/c/GeorgeBukaWDYCIPodcastSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/5z2U45OagymjgUsQE2JbrwInstagram: whatdoyoucallitpodcast

What if the water crisis is a lie. Not a misunderstanding. Not a policy failure. A lie. What if the planet you are standing on is generating water right now, deep in the rock beneath your feet, rising through fractures that crack open every single day from the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon, and the reason you do not know about it is that someone decided a long time ago that you should not. Mark Burr is the CEO of Primary Water Technologies. A man who served four years in the United States Marine Corps, earned a degree in Middle East Studies with Phi Beta Kappa honors, worked for the World Bank, spent years as a State Department diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad during the war in Iraq, and then one day discovered a paradigm so old and so thoroughly buried that the people who tried to advance it were dragged into court and defeated not by science but by bond measures and political machines. The paradigm is this. In 1934, a German mining engineer named Stephan Riess hand-dug a well in El Dorado Canyon, Nevada. He had watched water pour out of mine walls his entire career, water that could not be pumped out, water that came from somewhere no rainfall could reach. When they struck the well, the crew had to scramble out of the hole to avoid drowning. The water came up free-flowing and has never stopped. Riess looked at what he had done and said four words. The Earth creates water. He spent the next 51 years proving it. He located over 750 documented wells around the world. He went to Israel and struck flows sufficient for 100,000 people in a valley where geologists said there was nothing. He saved the Sparklets water company in California in 1953 by telling them to drill deeper, and those wells are still producing today under the Danone Group, more than 70 years later. He testified before the United States Senate. He offered to locate primary water wells along the entire future route of the California Aqueduct. He was thrown into court. The bond passed. The aqueduct was built. And Riess spent the rest of his life in Escondido being called a crank by the people who built a multi-billion-dollar water delivery system that is now failing. Mark Burr found Riess's story on the internet and spent six months in due diligence before concluding it was real. What he found was not just a theory. It was a suppression. A peer-reviewed 2006 collection of geophysical studies describes a 400-mile-deep hydro zone inside the earth where hydrogen and oxygen combine under extreme pressure to produce water. Geophysicist Steven Jacobsen at Northwestern University has said the potential exists for more water inside the earth than in all the oceans. NASA found that the largest asteroid in the solar system is 50 percent water by volume. A moon of Saturn produced a hydrothermal fountain three times its own diameter. The earth is a water-generating planet, and the technology to find that water now exists. Burr uses a gamma ray scintillation counter developed in Bavaria, tracing its lineage to a NASA scientist brought to America under Operation Paperclip, and a passive seismic profiling device built by a Russian engineer from the Leningrad School of Mines, patented in the United States in 2002. Together, those two instruments can pinpoint a water-bearing fracture zone before a single drill bit touches the ground. And when they both confirm the same spot, the equation is simple. One plus one equals H2O. Tonight we are going to talk about the science that was buried, the politics that buried it, the technology that may finally dig it back up, and the man who crossed battlefields and boardrooms to get here.

Jarhead, Leatherneck, Grunt, Devil Dog, Boot All the above have been historical names given to members of the United States Marine Corps. When you talk about the history of this country, you cannot talk about it without referencing the Marines. Some of the phrases associated with the Marines are: Semper Fi The Few, the Proud Once a Marine, Always a Marine What's like being a young man in the Marines and keeping your identity in Christ? On this week's show, Kurt and Chad welcome sniper reconnaissance Marine Nick Veal about his journey into the Marines and how following the Lord and becoming a Marine are helping shape him as a man.

On today's Strategy Series program, sponsored by General Atomic Aeronautical Systems, John Gutierrez, a retired United States Marine Corps colonel who is now the executive director of the Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the new bipartisan five-year plan to position Michigan as the arsenal of democracy for the 21st century that was unveiled by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during the Munich Security Conference in February.

Scotty Roberts and John Ward join us to talk about ancient civilizations, Egypt, and their upcoming Paradigm Symposium. It goes way further than that, as we get into symbolism, occultism, Aleister Crowley, and much more. Dr. John Ward is an archaeologist and anthropologist residing in Luxor, Egypt. Over the years, Dr. Ward has conducted numerous investigations of ancient Egyptian architecture and symbolism, while also carrying out research into the many mysteries surrounding medieval Templarism. In 2006, Ward was recruited by the Knights Templar of Britannia, which is a modern Templar order affiliated with and has been acknowledged by the Vatican. With the help of his partner, Dr. Maria Nilsson, John has managed to track the use of particular symbols through the various dynasties and the geography of ancient Egypt leading all the way into the present, with similar threads even extending into parts of Western Europe. The symbols that John and Maria have come to recognize play a very important and integral role, based from their studies, regarding ancient Egyptian life. It is through these symbols that they are driven with the passion to continue their work, which has enabled them not only to develop a greater understanding of the various cultures they study, but also to utilize and acknowledge the importance and sanctity of the symbols. These are aspects which, John argues, still remain largely unknown to mainstream academia.Scott Alan Roberts is a man of diverse interests and a fairly eclectic background. He is Founder and Publisher of INTREPID Magazine, a monthly journal focusing on Politics, Science, Culture, Conspiracy Theories and Unexplained Phenomena. He is the Founder of the Paradigm Symposium. He is an accomplished writer, public speaker, illustrator, historian, designer, theologian and stand up philosopher. Of Scot/Welsh descent, he was raised in an agnostic Christian home, with a communistic Jewish grandfather and a Ukrainian Orthodox stepfather and was mentored by an old stonemason throughout his early teen years. He attended Bible College and entered his Masters of Divinity program in theological seminary in a very conservative, fundamentalist, evangelical Christian academic setting. He joined the United States Marine Corp and eventually entered the ministry as a youth pastor. All of this was to prep him for the next thirty years, which he spent in advertising and publishing. Scotty's first pieces of published artwork appeared on a plethora of dust jacket and cover designs for a small, Minneapolis‐based theological book publisher in the late 1970s and early 1980s.Scotty is the author and illustrator of The Rollicking Adventures of Tam O'Hare (2007), an illustrated novel originally intended for 8‐14‐year‐old readers, but which found its greater readership with the college‐aged audience and older. He has also authored for New Page Books, The Rise and Fall of the Nephilm (2012) and The Secret History of the Reptilians (2013).Scotty has written articles for TAPS ParaMagazine (the official publication of SyFy's Ghost Hunters) and went on to become their Editor‐In‐Chief during 2009 and 2010.He is a talented public speaker, and has been a featured lecturer with TAPS and Beyond Reality Events, as well as various other paranormal events between 2007 and 2012.He is father to five children, and lives with his wife and family in rural Wisconsin. Being a native Minnesotan, Scotty considers himself a ‘stranger in a strange land' filled with Green Bay Packers fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Business First, host Sonia Alleyne sits down with entrepreneur and restaurateur Andre Truss to discuss how discipline, leadership, and purpose shaped his journey from the United States Marine Corps to building a thriving restaurant business. Andre shares how the leadership principles he learned in the Marines helped him design strong business systems, build effective teams, and create a culture rooted in authenticity and community. The conversation explores the importance of structure, intentional leadership, and spiritual grounding in sustaining long-term success in business. Through personal stories and practical insights, Andre explains how thoughtful system design and a commitment to people can transform a simple idea into a scalable and impactful enterprise. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app and be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share.

In this episode of the People-First Builders Podcast, host Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Clark Lowe, President & CEO of O'Connor Company, to explore how leadership, culture, and innovation are reshaping the construction industry. Clark shares his journey from the United States Marine Corps to leading a national, fully remote construction firm—bringing with him a powerful philosophy rooted in discipline, emotional intelligence, and people-first leadership. Together, Fletcher and Clark dive into: Why only a small percentage of construction projects finish on time—and how to change that The rise of remote work in construction and what it takes to succeed in it The concept of self-regulated individual contributors (SRICs) as the future of leadership How outcome-based roles and Lean "standards of work" are redefining performance Why hiring for intangibles like self-regulation, empathy, and communication beats experience alone How intentional leadership development and coaching can transform company culture Clark also breaks down how O'Connor Company is attracting top global talent, building a high-performance culture, and achieving remarkable employee retention—all while operating fully remote. If you're a leader in construction, engineering, or any people-driven business, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, hiring, and the future of work.

Semper Fi. Since 1883, it's been the official motto of the United States Marine Corps. It means “always faithful.” As far as the Marines are concerned, there is no such thing as a former Marine. The ethos of Semper Fi is expected to be demonstrated in every aspect of their personal and professional lives. Once a Marine, always a Marine. And pity the non-Marine who dares to sport a Semper Fi tattoo! Some tattoo artists even refuse to ink a Marine tattoo unless the customer can produce his record of service. “Always faithful” is a noble aspiration. But it is impossible for any human being to always be faithful in every single area of his or her life. For example, it may surprise you that divorce rates among Marines are among the highest of any branches of the military. We've all failed to keep a vow, pledge, or commitment. There is only One in the entire universe and through all recorded history who has never broken a promise. Never violated a covenant. Never left a commitment unfulfilled. His name is Yahweh, and He alone is always faithful. Oorah.” We've all failed to keep a vow, pledge, or commitment. There is only One in the entire universe and through all recorded history who has never broken a promise. Never violated a covenant. Never left a commitment unfulfilled. His name is Yahweh, and He alone is always faithful. Oorah. The post GOD IS: UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTER OF GOD – God Is Faithful (YOU-Spr’26, Study 1, Session 5) appeared first on YOU.

Jacob's move to Paddan-Aram was never meant to be permanent, for the LORD had promised to bring Jacob back to the Promised Land. Joseph's birth spurs Jacob to request leave of Laban, who continues his wily ways toward his nephew. Laban agrees to pay Jacob wages from his flocks, but Laban's attempt to keep wealth for himself is futile. The LORD blesses Jacob's strange breeding techniques and causes Jacob's flocks to grow. Throughout the text, the LORD is faithful to the promise He made to Jacob, and He continues to sustain the line of the Promised Christ.  Rev. Dr. John Bombaro, pastor at St. James Lutheran Church and School in Lafayette, IN and Navy Chaplain with the United States Marine Corps, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Genesis 30:25-43.  To learn more about St. James, visit stjameslaf.org. “In the Beginning” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies Genesis. The first book of Moses sets the stage for God's entire story of salvation. As we learn the beginning of the story, God prepares us to receive the fulfillment of the story: Jesus Christ, the Offspring of the woman who has crushed our enemy's head.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

In this episode of Business First, host Sonia Alleyne sits down with entrepreneur and restaurateur Andre Truss to discuss how discipline, leadership, and purpose shaped his journey from the United States Marine Corps to building a thriving restaurant business. Andre shares how the leadership principles he learned in the Marines helped him design strong business systems, build effective teams, and create a culture rooted in authenticity and community. The conversation explores the importance of structure, intentional leadership, and spiritual grounding in sustaining long-term success in business. Through personal stories and practical insights, Andre explains how thoughtful system design and a commitment to people can transform a simple idea into a scalable and impactful enterprise. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app and be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share.

Early in the morning of October 23, 1983 two truck bombs were detonated at buildings in Beirut Lebanon housing members of the US and French Multinational Force in Lebanon – a military peace mission in the eight-year-old Lebanese civil war. The attack by a terrorist group called Islamic Jihad, which had backing from the governments of Iran and Syria, killed 307 people: 241 U.S. and 58 French military personnel, six civilians and two of the attackers. Two hundred of the 241 US casualties were US Marines, making it the deadliest single-day death toll for the United States Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. Based on interviews with survivors, military records and personal records, Targeted Beirut by today's guest, Pulitzer Prize nominated historian and NYT bestselling author author James M. Scott, and past HBH guest Jack Carr is the authoritative account of the deadly attack. Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com

Nicholas Bruner is an Infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, an avid Jujutsu goer, and a student of stoicism.

Honor, Manhood, and Warrior Virtues: An In-Depth Conversation with Matt LarsonIn this episode, I'm joined by guest Matt Larson.  Matt is veteran of the United States Marine Corps and 75th Ranger Regiment, where he, among other things, was instrumental in helping develop the United States Army's Modern Military Combatives Program.Join us as Matt shares his insights on the timeless principles of honor, manhood, and the cultural foundations that shape strong, disciplined individuals. We dive into historical insights, the psychology of combat, and how modern society can rebuild virtues essential for personal and societal resilience.Key TopicsThe evolving concept of honor from ancient Greece to todayThe psychological underpinnings of combat and warrior mentalityDifferences between martial arts, MMA, and tactical combat trainingThe role of discipline, duty, and loyalty in manhoodThe importance of community, rites of passage, and culturally transmitted virtuesPractical steps for men to cultivate honor and purposeAnd more!Resources & LinksMatt Larson's SubstackCombatives University Belt SystemConnect with Matt LarsonTwitterSupport the showGet Members Only Content when you upgrade to a premium membership on our Substack page. Click here.Link up with us:Website: Pearl Snap TacticalInstagram: Pearl Snap Tactical X: Pearl Snap TaciticalThe views and opinions expressed by the guests do not necessarily reflect those of the host, this podcast or affiliates. The information provided in these shows are for educational purposes do not constitute legal advice. Those interest in training in the use of firearms or other self-defense applications are advised to seek out a professional, qualified instructor.(Some of the links in the episode show notes are affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners.)

In this episode, recorded during a media briefing, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Jonathan Hackett about reported efforts to work with Kurdish forces against Iran. Jonathan examines the history and ambitions of different Kurdish groups and explains the mechanics of unconventional warfare. He also relates to the regional implications, and the possible outcomes of a new front opening in western Iran. Jonathan Hackett is a United States Marine Corps veteran who spent 20 years across special operations and intelligence, much of that time focused on unconventional warfare. He worked with more than three dozen partner forces, including Kurdish groups in the Middle East.

Send a textWhat does it take to transition from blowing open doors with C4 to leading a premier tactical training program? In this episode of The Days Grimm, hosts Brian Michael Day and Thomas Grimm sit down with Casey Amar to explore his fascinating journey from a small-town Kentucky upbringing to the high-stakes world of the United States Marine Corps.Casey shares the technical and often dangerous details of his career as a Marine Combat Engineer (MOS 1371). From the rigors of the Urban Breachers Course to the meticulous and nerve-wracking work of route clearance, Casey provides a firsthand look at the reality of modern military engineering. He discusses the specific mindset required to handle explosives and the unique challenges of transitioning those high-level skills back into a civilian environment.Beyond the uniform, this conversation dives into Casey's diverse personal history. He opens up about his time as a drummer in the deathcore scene with bands like I Liked You Better Dead and how the discipline of music translated into his military and professional life.Casey's story is one of constant evolution. Whether he is discussing the intricacies of urban breaching or the philosophy behind "Tactical Problem Solving," his focus remains on precision, safety, and community. This episode is a deep dive into the life of a man who has spent his career mastering the art of solving complex problems under pressure.If you're inspired by Casey's journey from the Marines to the tactical world, make sure to hit the like button and subscribe for more veteran stories. Share your thoughts on military transitions in the comments below. Timeline:00:00 - Introduction: The Pine Wood Derby 02:15 - Meet Casey Amar: From Madisonville to the Marines 12:40 - The Kentucky Roots: Growing up in Henderson 25:15 - The Music Years: Touring in Deathcore Bands 45:10 - Enlisting: Why the Marine Corps? 58:20 - Life as a 1371: Breaching, Explosives, and Route Clearance 01:15:40 - The Urban Breachers Course Experience 01:30:10 - Transitioning Home: Finding a New Mission 01:42:15 - Defining Tactical Problem Solving[The Days Grimm Podcast Links]- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm- Our link tree: linktr.ee/Thedaysgrimm- GoFundMe account for The Days Grimm: https://gofund.me/02527e7c [The Days Grimm is brought to you by]Sadness & ADHD (non-medicated)

What drives someone to leave a successful 15-year law enforcement career to tackle one of the most challenging problems facing first responders? In this episode, Cam and Otis sit down with Joe Smarro, a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran, former San Antonio Police officer, and founder of SolutionPoint+, who's on a mission to eradicate suicide among first responders."Misery was the catalyst," Joe explains candidly about his transition from police work to entrepreneurship. As one of the original members of the SAPD Mental Health Unit—featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops"—Joe shares powerful insights about trauma, PTSD, and the surprising overlap between the symptoms of post-traumatic stress and entrepreneurship.From discussing how "all behavior is communication" to revealing why he turned to business the way others turn to alcohol, this conversation explores the intersection of mental health, leadership, and purpose-driven work. Joe's approach to de-escalating mental health crises and his framework for understanding human behavior offer valuable lessons for anyone leading teams or navigating their own challenges.Whether you're a first responder, an entrepreneur dealing with the obsessive nature of building a business, or a leader seeking to better understand the people you serve, Joe's journey from battlefield to advocate provides a roadmap for turning trauma into meaningful impact.More About Joe:Joe is a decorated combat veteran from the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After completing his enlistment, he moved to South Texas, where he joined the San Antonio Police Department (2005). Joe was one of the original members of the SAPD Mental Health Unit and helped grow that unit into a nationally recognized best-practices policing program. Joe served on the SAPD MHU for 11 years.In 2018, he gave a TEDx San Antonio talk titled: I See You. He has been highlighted in numerous media outlets and documentaries. Most notably, he is one of the main subjects in the Emmy award-winning documentary: Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops. Joe is an alum of the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) at Texas A&M (2016). Once he completed his certification, he founded SolutionPoint+ in 2017 & is the current CEO.Joe voluntarily left the San Antonio Police Department in 2020 to focus on making changes within the behavioral health and criminal justice systems around the country. His big, hairy, audacious goal is to eradicate suicide among all first responders, starting in law enforcement. When Joe is not speaking, training, consulting, or working on his next book, he will most likely be found on a golf course.Chapter Times and Titles:Introduction: The Hard Ground and Harder Problems [00:00 - 04:19]Welcome and the ranch soil sagaMeet Joe Smarro: Marine, cop, entrepreneurSetting the stage for a conversation about trauma and purpose"Misery Was the Catalyst" [04:19 - 12:30]Why Joe left law enforcement after 15 yearsThe transition from being part of a team to going soloFinding purpose beyond the uniformAll Behavior Is Communication [12:30 - 24:45]The foundational principle of Joe's workUnderstanding what people are really saying through their actionsDe-escalating mental health crises with empathyThe SAPD Mental Health Unit Story [24:45 - 32:17]Building a nationally recognized best-practices programLessons from "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops"The TEDx talk: "I See You."PTSD and Entrepreneurship: The Unexpected Overlap [32:17 - 43:05]Symptoms of PTSD vs. symptoms of entrepreneurshipBob Parsons' story: turning to business instead of alcoholThe obsessive nature of building something meaningfulWhy avoidance and thrill-seeking show up in both

Ryan Byrne is the founder of Cashflow Capital Club and a multifamily operator focused on operational value add acquisitions and ground up development of Class A senior living communities. After serving in the United States Marine Corps and working in Wall Street mergers and acquisitions, he transitioned into real estate, first as a passive investor and later as an operator. Today his team has completed 15 value add acquisitions, actively manages 1,500 units, and has 1,200 units in development while working with over 200 investors. His most recent exit delivered a 37% total return in just two years, and his primary markets include Dallas, Charleston, Savannah, and the Orlando MSA. Ryan joined Rod's Warrior Group in late 2025 as he continues to scale his portfolio and expand his development pipeline.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   From Marine Corps Discipline to Multifamily Millions The Moment Ryan Discovered the Power of Multifamily Investing How Ryan Found Rod's Warrior Group Joining Forces With Warriors and Landing His First Deal The Conservative Underwriting Strategy That Protects Investors The Critical Deal Scenarios Every Investor Must Stress Test The Brilliant Value Add Move Ryan and His Team Executed How Much Capital Reserve Smart Investors Really Keep   If you'd like to apply to the warrior program and do deals with other rockstars in this business: Text crush to 72345 and we'll be speaking soon. For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Francisco Carrera returns to Combat Vet Vision for an update episode.A United States Marine Corps veteran, financial coach, and host of The Field Op podcast, Francisco shares what's changed since his last appearance — in life, business, leadership, and personal growth.We talk about momentum, discipline, financial literacy in uncertain times, and how he's moving forward with clarity and purpose. This episode is about evolution — not just surviving transition, but building structure after it.Resources

Proverbs 27 leadership wisdom meets real-world leadership inside the U.S. Marine Corps — and reveals how small daily “Inchstones” create life-changing milestones. In this episode of The Vibe Podcast, Kelly Cardenas shares powerful leadership lessons, faith-based mindset principles, and communication insights inspired by speaking at a Senior SNCO Leadership Seminar for the United States Marine Corps.Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don't come from complicated strategies — they come from simple truth delivered at exactly the right moment.Before stepping on stage, I asked my wife Brooklyn to pray for me. I was focused on performance, pressure, and honoring the opportunity… and she quietly reminded me of something my Pops always said:There is only one business in the world — the people business.Take the people out of business, and you have no business at all.Instantly, everything changed.My mind slowed. My body relaxed. My mission became simple: be present with the people in front of me.Dillon. Amir. Mike. Gil. Jesus. Eric. Nick.Not titles. Not ranks. Just people.And that's where Proverbs 27 comes alive.This episode explores how Inchstones — the small daily improvements we make — become the milestones that define leadership, faith, relationships, and success. God's wisdom is rarely complicated. It's simple, light, and always works… even when we overlook it.Inside this conversation, we unpack lessons on:Leadership through presence, not performanceWhy communication solves 99% of business and relationship problemsThe power of honoring people before promoting yourselfStaying grounded in high-pressure momentsGuarding your heart because life flows from itChoosing love over anger, jealousy, and comparisonBuilding unfair advantages on your home fieldTiming, tone, and content in powerful communicationStaying out of debt — personally, professionally, spiritually, and financiallyWhy wisdom and foolishness cannot coexistHow faith creates clarity, peace, and “superhero vision”Proverbs 27 reminds us that wisdom isn't hidden — it's practiced.Work your land.Speak life.Make good friends.Stay in communication.Spend time with God.Wisdom satisfies. And when blessing comes… so do the tests.The question is simple:Will you use wisdom today — or just hear it?

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jill Schulman—Bravery Expert, United States Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect—to explore why bravery isn't a personality trait, but a skill anyone can build. Jill shares the pivotal experiences that led her to study the science of fear and courage, and why so many high performers unknowingly hold themselves back by playing it safe. Drawing from positive psychology, neuroscience, and her military background, Jill explains why bravery is not the absence of fear—but the decision to act alongside it. Throughout the conversation, Jill breaks down the hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations, the myths that keep leaders stuck, and why small, repeated acts of bravery compound over time to shape identity, performance, and fulfillment. She also introduces the three core dimensions of bravery—thinking bravely, acting bravely, and connecting bravely—and explains how these skills fuel leadership, confidence, and impact. This episode is a powerful reminder that growth requires discomfort—and that the life and leadership you want sit just on the other side of a brave decision.     You'll Learn: Why bravery is a skill—not a personality trait The difference between fearlessness and true courage The real cost of playing it safe in your career and life The most common fears that hold leaders back How small, daily acts of bravery shape identity and performance Why psychological safety requires personal bravery Practical ways to take action even when you feel unsure   Episode Resources & Links Learn more about Jill Schulman: https://www.jillschulman.com/ Order The Bravery Effect: https://www.jillschulman.com/ Download our 2025 Confidence Crisis Study: https://confidencestudy.com/ Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team: https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/ Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/  

Before he ever wore the uniform, Rolan Smith lived a life of chaos, brotherhood, and near-death experiences that most people wouldn't survive. In this Urban Valor episode, Rolan shares what really led him to enlist in the United States Marine Corps — and how an 85 MPH crash in the middle of the desert nearly ended that path before it began.Raised in Amarillo, Texas, Rolan was the definition of a wild kid. Sports, trouble, loyalty — and a brotherhood with his best friend Price that would take them from Friday night lights to fire teams. This is the story of what happens before the war… when life itself is already throwing punches.

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss whether Waymo has finally solved the supply constraint question following reports of a deal for 50,000 Hyundai vehicles by 2028. They break down the economics, theorizing a $50,000 per-vehicle cost that likely includes line-fit sensors, a price point that Grayson argues destroys the bear case that autonomous vehicles cannot cost-effectively scale.The conversation then shifts to hardware as Walt puts on his inspector hat, spotting a hidden Class 8 truck graphic in Waymo's latest blog post. This revelation sparks a debate on if Waymo is planning a return to trucking in 2027 to coincide with the new Daimler Truck's new Freightliner Cascadia redundant chassis platform. They also analyze Waymo's 6th Generation Driver, noting the emphasis on custom silicon and aggressive camera cleaning systems seems to mimic Tesla's approach.On the Foreign Autonomy Desk, they discuss Lyft's plan to launch Baidu RT6 robotaxis in London and Uber's deployment of Chinese robotaxis in Dubai. While Uber touts its partners, Grayson provides ground truth on the Chinese market, arguing that strict geofences and residency restrictions mean the technology is not as far ahead as Western media portrays.Looking at the broader ecosystem, Grayson and Walt analyze Aurora's pivot to upfitting International trucks, a strategy shift that mirrors competitor Kodiak, along with Kodiak's new defense partnership with the United States Marine Corps.Closing out the show, they discuss the current regulatory environment for autonomous vehicles and NHTSA's Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting upcoming in March and Waymo calling for D.C. residents to advocate for autonomous vehicles.Episode Chapters0:00 Waymo's Reported 50,000 Robotaxi Hyundai Deal03:26 The $50,000 Robotaxi Economics06:20 Zeekr & Waymo/Magna Mesa Upfitting Plant10:11 Scaling to 750,000 Autonomous Vehicles17:09 Waymo Gen 6: Custom Silicon & Improved Cameras23:21 Uber's Narrative vs. Waymo's Reality28:09 Lyft's Flexdrive Advantage31:52 Inspector Walt: Waymo's Autonomous Truck Tease33:41 Aurora's Pivot & Kodiak's Marine Corps Deal41:39 Foreign Autonomy Desk: Lyft in London & Uber in Dubai45:09 The Regulatory Tide Turns48:38 Hyundai: The Arms Dealer of AutonomyRecorded on Friday, February 13, 2026--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the definitive media brand covering the Autonomy Economy™. Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary market intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pryce Seymour opens up about growing up in chaos, being conceived in jail, surviving a violent and unstable childhood, and finding purpose in the United States Marine Corps. From prison visits as a kid… to boot camp prank wars… to brutal infantry training… to nearly dying in a high‑speed rollover accident… this story doesn't let up.Pryce was later selected to be followed by Netflix for a Marine Corps documentary — but what you didn't see on screen is even crazier. The drinking, the injuries, the culture shock, the fights, the deployments, and the mental toll of living life at full throttle.This Urban Valor episode goes deep into Marine infantry life, the reality of training and deployment, the brotherhood, and the mindset that forms when you're pushed past what most people ever experience.

Send us a textOn the Season Seven kickoff of the Stories to Create Podcast, Cornell Bunting sits down with Bryan Blackwell, a longtime Southwest Florida resident who has proudly called Lee County home for over 35 years.Bryan spent more than two decades building and successfully selling a Financial Services practice in Fort Myers, Florida. Community involvement played a major role in that success, as Bryan consistently invested his time, treasure, and talent into local organizations, partnerships, and civic leadership—including running for the Florida State House of Representatives in 2020.A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the Florida Army National Guard, Bryan has earned multiple honors for his service, including the Navy Commendation Medal.Now embracing his entrepreneurial spirit in a new chapter, Bryan joins the show to share how he's applying a lifetime of experience in business, management, capital, financial strategy, and marketing to the cattle industry. Partnering with family members who bring generations of expertise in beef production, Bryan is helping make healthy, American, pasture-raised beef accessible directly to people's doorsteps.In this episode, Bryan opens up about the lessons learned along the way, the importance of being intentional with time, and how purpose continues to guide his journey forward. Support the showThank you for tuning in with EHAS CLUB - Stories to Create Podcast

Joe Linares has served more than 17 years as a Firefighter and Paramedic with the Los Angeles City Fire Department, the busiest fire department in the nation. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Joe continues to live a life of service, discipline, and high performance both on and off duty.He is the owner and founder of two wellness companies, Longevity Farms and Rejuvenate Peptides. Both brands were created from Joe's personal mission to optimize human performance, recovery, and longevity. Through clinical-grade supplementation and education, Joe and his team are helping people look, feel, and perform at their highest level.Joining him is his brother and co-founder, Mike Linares.After failing at six different business ideas in the fitness space, Mike went back to school and became a nurse. In 2012 he launched Simplenursing.com his 7th idea, a study platform that simplifies nursing education, like a video version of spark notes. Often described as the Netflix for nursing students, Simplenursing now features over 5,000 videos, employs over 30+ team members, and has more than 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube. In 2023, Mike exited the company for $115 million.Together, Joe and Mike are combining frontline experience, medical training, and entrepreneurial drive to shape the future of longevity and personal optimization. Joe and Mike founded their longevity brands after spending years experimenting, researching, and biohacking to improve their own performance and support their aging parents. They never set out to create a supplement business, but the demand for what they built grew organically. Today, that family experiment has become a mission-driven company helping others do the same. As a thank you to the Mike Glover audience, Longevity Farms and Rejuvenate Peptides are offering an exclusive discount and a free custom peptide protocol.Use code MG10 or Wolf21 for ten percent off your order at checkout.Longevity Farms: https://getlongevityfarms.shopRejuvenate Peptides: https://rejuvenatepeptides.comEvery listener can request a free custom-designed peptide protocol tailored to their personal goals.For peptide protocols, emailinfo@rejuvenatepeptides.comFor Longevity Farms support, emailsupport@getlongevityfarms.shopCarnivault - The best freeze dried meat for prep or dinner. Use “MG10” to save!https://carnivault.comWastach Wagyu Beef Premium Meat Snacks "MG20" saves 20% off!https://wasatchwagyu.com Follow the underground   / mikeglover  

Robb Wolf is a biochemist, researcher, podcaster, one of the pioneers in the paleo nutrition movement, one of the first Crossfit franchise owners and 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat. And check out his newest book & documentary Sacred Cow.Robb has been an editor for the Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism, and a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for: Specialty Health Inc, The Chickasaw Nation's “Unconquered Life” initiative and a number of innovative start ups with a focus on health and sustainability.Robb holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry and the United States Marine Corps.ROBB WOLF:Website: https://robbwolf.com/X: https://x.com/robbwolfPodcast: https://robbwolf.com/radio/LMNT: Electrolyte Supplement: http://DrinkLMNT.com/TheRippleEffectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7XONJSXAV7wrt-Y-myXHgTHE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCAST:WEBSITE: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.comWebsite Host & Video Distributor: https://ContentSafe.co/SUPPORT:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheRippleEffectPodcastPayPal: https://www.PayPal.com/paypalme/RvTheory6VENMO: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3625073915201071418&created=1663262894MERCH: Store: http://www.TheRippleEffectPodcastMerch.comTHEORY 6 MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1w91xRlB4b2MJYyXXhJcyFSPONSORS:OPUS A.I. Clip Creator: https://www.opus.pro/?via=RickyVarandasScott Horton Academy: https://scotthortonacademy.com/rippleeffectUniversity of Reason-Autonomy: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147825829/ouiRXFoLWATCH:OFFICIAL YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRippleEffectPodcastOFFICIALYOUTUBE CLIPS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@RickyVarandasLISTEN:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lpFhHI6CqdZKW0QDyOicJiTUNES: http://apple.co/1xjWmlFTHEORY 6 Music:Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/theory-6/ARxrlZ2ldhqtP6kTHE UNION OF THE UNWANTED: https://linktr.ee/TheUnionOfTheUnwanted

Welcome back for a multifamily brief episode. Today, I am going to discuss navigating challenges, and my upcoming Capital Rising Course.----Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedInJoin our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitansThis episode originally aired on January 5, 2026----Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to us on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv ----Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same. He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients.He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service.Connect with him on LinkedIn

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Travis Partington as guest to the show.   About Travis Partington:   Travis Partington, a United States Marine Corps veteran, is the host and founder of Oscar Mike Radio. Partington's interviewing style creates a welcoming environment where every story is valued, establishing Oscar Mike Radio as a true home for all veterans to share, heal, and support one another.   Beyond the microphone, Travis is committed to serving his brothers and sisters in arms, raising awareness about programs and people who uplift the military and veteran community.   About Oscar Mike Radio:   Oscar Mike Radio now in its ninth year is a home for veterans to share, heal, and support one another, fostering connection and community.