Whiskey and Warstories

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with former US Army Ranger Sergio Machado. They dive into Sergio’s childhood and how his upbringing paved his path into the military, as well as being a Jiu Jitsu black belt, and law enforcement officer. They go into the evils around the world and within neighborhoods. On how to become resilient through traumas and experience, and not letting those things make...

On todays episode, the boys sit down with a SoCal Law Enforcement Officer and small business owner, Eric Leclercq. They dive into Eric’s upbringing, his reasoning on joining law enforcement, becoming a father, and starting a woodworking business called Ten8 Woodworx. Thank you for joining us.

On todays episode, the boys sit down with Pomona PD Officer Tim Ugarte. They break down Tim’s upbringing, what made him become a police officer, his trials through life and marriage, and how he’s overcome all that through prayer and resiliency.

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with USMC Veteran and USC Alum, Cris Pacheco. They go into Cris’ upbringing, the loss of his father, and this newfound journey of healing through spirituality.

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with Fred Kittman for a Part 3 episode. They catch up with Fred and what has happened in his life ever since his previous episode. They also dive into being present and learning how to adapt to friendships and relationships.

For this throwback episode, the boys sit down with Pomona PD Captain Ryan Rodriguez. They dive into dealing with trauma and how to become triumphant through them. This episode was originally recorded last year but was held from being published.

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with CHP officer Anthony Carlevaro. They dive into Anthony’s child hood, his relationship with his mother and father, joining CHP, and the time he spent with Pomona PD. They also get into how Anthony balances his career with his family and how having a supportive spouse helps with the healing. Thanks for joining us, we’ll see you on the next one and as always...

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with Marriage and Family Therapist Paula Ramos. This episode was one of the most insightful episodes for Q and Jaime because Paula gave a lot of advice that is very applicable to veterans and first responders in regards to relationships and how to succeed in a relationship as a veteran or first responder. They also dive into why Paula Ramos chose this career a...

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with Police Officer and Code 7 Coffee owner/founder David Avalos. They dive into David’s upbringing, why he joined the Army, and his time as a law enforcement officer. David goes into some major incidents that taught him how to persevere through trauma and how to see the positive in every outcome. Thank you for joining us and we’ll see you on the next one. Che...

On today’s episode the boys sit down with US Army Veteran Mike “Marty” Martinez. They go into mikes background, about him being a 4th generation service member, and how growing up in a structured household paved the way to his mental tenacity on how to handle combat experiences and the traumas that come with it.

On todays episode, the boys sit down with Pomona PD SWAT Commander Scott Hess. They dive into Scott’s life, growing up in a military family, living in multiple countries as a kid, his decision to join law enforcement, and a major traumatic incident that changed his life and perspective as a SWAT leader. Thank you for joining us!

On todays episode the boys sit down with US Army veteran Thailer Powell. They dive into Thailers upbringing, reasons why she joined the military, her combat experience in Afghanistan and how she’s been able to overcome mental health adversity through therapy and fitness.

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with Sergio Rodriguez to close out our 1st Season of episodes. They talk about Sergio’s decision to step away and what his plans are for the future. They also dive some more into therapy and how each one of them has either started or is going to start therapy. We thank you for all the support and we hope for the continued support as we go into our next season!

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with LA County Sheriffs Helicopter Pilot Rob Gracia. On this episode the boys dive into Rob’s upbringing, his service in the military, his experience becoming a law enforcement enforcer and how he became a helicopter pilot. They also speak about some tragic events that would have broken any other person, but Rob took those events and chose to become stronger t...

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with US Navy Veteran and Colton PD Sgt Matt Collins. On this episode we dive into Matt’s upbringing, serving his country, as well as joining the military with his twin brother and how their paths separating helped them find their own identity. We also go into Matt’s service with Colton PD and his experience dealing with mental health and his reaction with the...

On todays episode, the boys sit down with retired Pomona PD Office Rob McCrary. They dive into Robs upbringing, his father serving in the US Navy and being a part of The Bay of Pigs and the War in Vietnam. They also touch on a couple shooting incidents that Rob was involved in, as well as 2 suicides of not only his father but his wife that he had to get through. Thank you for joining us. And if yo...

On today’s episode, the boys sit down with Pomona Sgt. Jerry Uribe. The boys go into Jerrys past, his upbringing, his dad also serving Pomona PD, and the night that Jerrys squad lost their leader Pomona Police Officer Danny Fraembs End of Watch Saturday, May 11, 1996. Jerry also goes into a case that has stuck with him his entire career and how it all came back around as his career comes to a clos...

On todays special live recorded episode the boys sat down with Marine Veteran Marco Parada at Evolve Distilling. The boys had the pleasure of interviewing Marco in-front of a live audience. Marco dove into his upbringing, his time in service and how his experience in the military prepared him for fatherhood and marriage. We really enjoyed this experience and look forward to the next one!

This episode is dedicated to Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas, End of Watch Friday, March 9, 2018. On todays episode, the boys sit down with Pomona Officer and OIS survivor Alex Nguyen. They dive into Alex’s past, why he became a police officer, serving the community he grew up in, and being a part of a club that only a select few of officers are in. They speak on the the shooting that chan...

On todays episode the boys sit down with Pomona Officer Prince “Hutch”Hutchinson. They dive into Hutch’s deep ties with the military, his time in the military, and how he has coped with a lot of traumas that came with his combat deployment.

On todays episode, the boys sit down with Army Combat Medic Zach Vrobel. The dive into Zach’s military experience, the different school houses he went through and how a child hood trauma began his mental health to spiral downwards once new stressors were introduced into his life. Zach talks about how he overcame anxiety attacks and what type of therapy worked for him.

On todays episode, the boys sit back down with GSA owner Corey Hostetter to discuss the correlation between physical fitness and mental health. They also share their opinions on overweight military and LEO, and what the standards should be at.

On todays episode, the boys sit down with Marine Corp veteran Henry Nevarez. Henry shares his upbringing and experience not only serving once but serving in the Marine Corp on two different occasions. He goes into his experience on his deployment to Iraq, as well as battling with his demons once he came home and what he did to over come the adversities that he was facing. Henry also speaks on his...

On todays episode, the boys sit down with Mark “Doc” Flores. He is a former Navy Corpsman that spent his entire career attached to Marine Corp units. They dive into Docs experience in the Navy and how that has affected his life today. Doc opens up about currents events that have transpired in his life and how he’s been able to overcome adversities by seeking therapy. Thank you for listening and pl...

On todays episode, the boys sit down with Marine Corps Veteran Nicky Chartraw. They dive into Nicky’s upbringing, coming out to her family, why she joined the Marine Corps, and some of the struggles that females face serving in the military. Thank you for listening and don’t forget to share this podcast if you feel like you got something out of it.