VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

EPISODE PREMISE Graham Paul Roberts survived war, but coming home brought a different battle. After 20 years in the British Army, close protection work in Iraq, and years instructing in Syria, Graham returned carrying combat experiences, grief, nightmares, alcohol misuse, hallucinations, and eventually a diagnosis of complex PTSD. In this deeply personal conversation with Kings Scott, Graham expla...

Great leaders don't create followers. They create people who know they matter. Why do talented employees quietly disengage while others flourish under the exact same organization? Episode Premise Dr. Denise Taylor-Webb explains how invisible barriers, intentional inclusion, and authentic leadership shape every workplace. Alongside Kings Scott's deeply personal leadership journey, this conv...

The best leaders aren't remembered for their titles—they're remembered for the people they believed in. Leadership isn't about authority—it's about influence that continues long after your title is gone. In this powerful episode of The Scoop , Kings Scott sits down with retired Navy Senior Chief, leadership author, and podcast host Enrique Acosta Gonzalez to unpack the real meaning...

Grief may change your life—but it doesn't have to end your purpose. EPISODE PREMISE What happens when you've prepared for loss but still aren't prepared to live without the person you love? Dr. Andrena Phillips shares the extraordinary love story behind Walking Again and explains why healing isn't about forgetting—it's about continuing to show up for the purpose that still awai...

The strongest warriors aren't the ones who never struggle—they're the ones who finally stop hiding. EPISODE PREMISE What happens when an elite Navy SEAL discovers the hardest battle isn't fought overseas—but inside himself? Dr. Tony Dice shares the deeply personal journey behind After the Trident , revealing how childhood trauma, military culture, addiction, and recovery intersect, and...

Love isn't something you find—it's someone you become. Here's why second chances still exist. EPISODE PREMISE What if the greatest love story isn't about romance at all—but about becoming a better human being? At 92 years old, Jim Paulk shares extraordinary true stories from How I Found Love , revealing how trust, forgiveness, purpose, and service shape every meaningful relationshi...

Your past doesn't define your future—but refusing to learn from it just might. EPISODE PREMISE Can the places that nearly broke you become the places that prepare you to lead? In this deeply personal episode of The Scoop , host Kings Scott sits down with Army veteran, Black Hawk mechanic, and author Michael Cline to explore how a childhood marked by abandonment, military service under pressure...

AI won't replace great leaders—but leaders who stop developing their human intelligence may replace themselves. Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, but Meegan Kriley-Mackay argues the real competitive advantage has never been technology—it's human intelligence. Drawing from her experience as a Human Intelligence Specialist, certified Marine interrogator, executive coach, a...

Your worst day doesn't have to become the rest of your life. Ken Mellott proves why. EPISODE PREMISE One routine training flight changed everything for retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Ken Mellott . When both engines failed at 16,000 feet, he survived an ejection that should have ended his military career. But the real battle wasn't escaping the aircraft—it was rebuilding his identity after...

PTSD tells you healing is impossible. This episode explains why that's a lie. Episode Premise Many veterans believe PTSD becomes their identity. Faust Ruggiero argues the exact opposite: PTSD is something you have—not who you are. Drawing on more than three decades of counseling veterans, he explains how trauma develops into PTSD, why people stay stuck, and what actually moves someone toward r...

Most people aren't missing purpose—they've buried the part of themselves that was born to pursue it. EPISODE PREMISE What if the greatest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances—but the version of yourself that settled for comfort instead of growth? In this thought-provoking conversation, former U.S. Marine Corps officer and author Ed Hinman explains why modern life often discon...

Before you agree to a stent or bypass, hear about the heart therapy millions of Americans still don't know exists. EPISODE PREMISE What happens when a retired Coast Guard Master Chief is told invasive heart procedures are his best option—but refuses to stop asking questions? In this episode of The Scoop , Jack Clifford shares how discovering Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) changed th...

Sometimes surviving the war isn't the hardest part. Surviving what comes after is. EPISODE PREMISE After more than two decades in the Army, Chris Kruger believed he could carry every burden alone. Multiple deployments, years of buried trauma, alcohol, and silent struggles eventually brought him to the edge of suicide before he found a path back through faith, counseling, accountability, and co...

Most veterans don't need another certification—they need a strategy for what comes next. EPISODE PREMISE Many veterans leave the military believing they're behind everyone else in the civilian workforce. Albert Bellamy challenges that mindset head-on. After serving 23 years in the Marine Corps, Albert successfully reinvented himself as a data analytics professional, author, and career coac...

Most veterans aren't broke because they lack discipline—they never learned how their benefits actually work. EPISODE PREMISE After nearly three decades in the Army, John Collins discovered he had been leaving money on the table—and realized thousands of service members were doing the same thing. That realization sparked a mission to teach military members how to understand their pay, benefits,...

Military transition doesn’t end at retirement. Sometimes the hardest battle starts in silence. In this episode, you’ll discover: What happens when a veteran spends 31 years in uniform, reaches the top of military leadership, then suddenly has to answer one question: Who am I now? Jason “Jay” France didn’t just talk about transition—he walked through it. Literally. Two weeks after retiring from the...

Many veterans know what they survived—but not why they were sent there. EPISODE PREMISE Most war conversations focus on combat. This one focuses on what happens when veterans return home carrying trauma tied not just to what happened—but to what was never explained. Retired Air Force lieutenant colonel Eric W. Hommel takes listeners inside submarines, Afghanistan, the Pentagon, Congress, and the V...

Description: Griffin Brand joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into personal ownership, leadership, and the mindset needed to stop waiting and start executing. In this episode, we explore: • Why waiting for permission is holding you back• The importance of self-belief before evidence• Leadership lessons from the 75th Ranger Regiment• How to push through adversity and stay the course Whether you’r...

Your brain scans are “normal”—so why are the headaches, brain fog, and anxiety getting worse? Most veterans with concussion symptoms are told some version of the same story: rest, medication, therapy, and time. But what happens when years pass—and the symptoms never leave? This episode takes a hard look at one of the veteran community’s most misunderstood invisible wounds. Host Kings Scott sits do...

Description: Rand Timmerman joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into overcoming trauma, addiction, and identity loss after military service—and how he found healing through spirituality, recovery, and hiking the Appalachian Trail. In this episode, we explore:• The long-term impact of Vietnam War trauma• Battling alcoholism and finding recovery through faith• Lessons in purpose, reflection, and in...

Description: Tristian Smith joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into his journey from the foster care system to becoming a U.S. Army officer and advocate for foster youth. In this episode, we explore: • Overcoming trauma, poverty, and instability• The power of mentorship and support systems• How military structure and discipline created purpose• Turning lived experience into advocacy and impact W...

Description: Keely Pate joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into redefining failure and embracing imperfection as a pathway to growth. In this episode, KP shares powerful insights from his military career and personal journey, highlighting how resilience, authenticity, and purpose shape strong leaders. In this episode, we explore: • How failure becomes the foundation for growth and success • Why...

Description: Ashton Kroner joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the growing cancer crisis affecting veterans and share insights on early detection, mental health, and advocacy. In this episode, we explore: • Why veterans face a higher risk of cancer due to military exposures • The importance of early detection and new multi-cancer blood testing • The emotional and mental health impact on vete...

Description: Dr. John A. King joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into trauma recovery, performance mindset, and how to turn pain into purpose-driven leadership. In this episode, we explore: • Why high performers often struggle internally • The difference between burnout and sustainable performance • How unaddressed trauma impacts identity, relationships, and leadership Whether you're navigat...

Description: Jack Ratliff joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the mindset required to endure Navy SEAL training and share insights on leadership, resilience, and life after military service. In this episode, we explore:• Why endurance is a decision—and how to train your mind not to quit• The power of breaking challenges into small, winnable moments• Leadership lessons from SEAL training, adv...