The Smoke Pit

Badass, baller, and bombshell, Orin Julie of the Israeli Defense Force sits down in the Smoke Pit to talk firearms and forgiveness. Don't miss the SHOT Show 2023 exclusive interview! Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of,  Pop Smoke Media , or any affiliates. Hosted on Acast. S...

Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, literally wrote the MasterClass on "The Art of Negotiation." He joins Jamie in the Smoke Pit to shed some light about the experiences that inspired his hit book, "Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Trooper Writer, Director and Star, Jay Chandrasekhar, talks vengeance on Rotten Tomatoes, his newest upcoming film, Quasi, and of course... mustache rides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Andy Cunningham, the marketing strategist who helped Steve Jobs launch the original Apple Macintosh. She also worked with Pixar, Blackberry NeXT and many more companies. Now, she's here to discuss everything from branding, positioning, and how Veterans can succeed in business. Find more of Andy at the Cunningham Collective . Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are...

Welcome back! Finally we get to enjoy part two of the interview with Nick K. He's a former Marine Corps Raider. Nick sits down with Stu to talk about translating leadership on the battlefield to leadership in the workplace. Stay tuned for part 2! Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views o...

Welcome back! Today we have Nick K., a former Marine Corps Raider. He sits down with Stu to talk about translating leadership on the battlefield to leadership in the workplace. Stay tuned for part 2! Disclaimer : Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates. Hosted...

Best selling author, and British combat vet, Geraint Jones stops by the smoke pit again to talk about his new movie, MVP. Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, and Author, Pete Stegemeyer, joins us to talk about his new hit album: Pete-T.S.D. Pete is an Army combat Veteran and the author of Author of HEIST. He is also the host of the " I Can Steal That" true crime podcast. Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of, Pop Smoke Media, o...

Former CIA Operative Andy Bustamante discusses bulletproofing the mind, geopolitics, and world narratives in complex but digestible context. See how your spy craft compares to Andy's by taking the Every Day Spy Quiz Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed by all guests are theirs and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the host(s), Pop Smoke Media, o...

Mindhunters' John Douglas, a legendary FBI agent, opens up about the personal toll a career of interviewing the most notorious serial killers had on his mental, and physical health. Don't miss this candid interview with a man who gave the literal MasterClass on how to think like a criminal profiler. Warning: This episode features disturbing topics covering violent crimes. Viewer discretion is...

Author, publicist, & television personality Kelly Cutrone stops by the Smoke Pit to talk about Halloween & Hollywood with Jamie "Goldy" Goldstein. Make sure to follow our social media, and check out Pop Smoke Media for news, humor and updates. Disclaimer : Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed by all guests are theirs and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or vie...

Stu has an insightful talk with Mike Foreman, who has over 41 years of experience in the field of law enforcement working in: vice, narcotics, criminal investigations, K‐9, tactical patrol, drug interdiction and SWAT. Mike is currently the Executive Vice President of Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stu fills in for Dan and peppers AJ with rants, hypotheticals and advise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's two-part episode features a pair of great guest. First off, Stu the gray beard is an old grumpy salt dog. Next up, Matt served alongside Dan in the Marine Corps, and the reminisce over old times. Get comfortable and put your head phones in because these topics are not PG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining us today is Josh Francis. He is a podcast host, stand-up comedian and former US Marine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan encourages the audience to express their voice with two great interviews featuring guests who are seeking submissions for projects highlighting Veteran stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recap of events since our last episode and an interview with the founder of K9 Social Summit, Xena Lamp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abbas Haider, CEO & founder of Aspetto, Inc. joins us to talk about travel, business and aiming for the stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two great interviews, one handsome host. Dan interviews Matt from Field Seats about his gun review and giveaway business. Then Sam from PrepMedic talks about the assaults that EMS deal with on a daily basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Black was seeking answers about her husband, Green Beret Bryan Black, who was killed in an ambush in Africa. However, her investigation exposed a shocking series of coverups and blame games. Join us as she tells her side of the story, and the difficulties finding the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are joined by New York Times best-selling author, and founder of DASH Survival, Kelly Crigger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys roast each other, talk world events in the hilarious, and endearing episode. Visit PopSmokeMedia.com for news, and cool stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This two part episode includes interviews with Chu Taylor and Fleur Remington. Two great stories from opposite sides of the effort to help Veterans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two recruiters from the New Jersey Air National Guard join Dan to talk about the complexities of recruiting during a pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vet TV writer and director Jamie Goldstein stops by the smoke pit, and the lighthearted conversation turns to introspection while discussing Vet Tv's new series, A Grunt's Life 2. Don't miss this raw and honest conversation between two GWOT Vets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.