2200TAPS Podcast

My next guest is our very first adaptive athlete and brother in arms, Marine Corp. Veteran Aron Cheatham. After surviving a motorcycle accident while on Active Duty, he chose to do something that not many people could never imagine doing. All this for the sake of his unborn grandchildren!  Also, find out how we both met through the Adaptive Training Foundation, founded by retired NFL football play...

Have you ever wondered what people would say if they were still here with us after a horrific suicide attempt? What if I told you my next guest not only survived his suicide attempt, but framed the bullet hole from the exit wound on his wall. I know, crazy right?! Just look at the profile picture for this episode. Well, join us on the very special episode about Roy Williams, an Army Veteran who no...

I only wish more Veterans would speak up about the madness that we see on the inside that not many civilians know about. Believe it or not, one thing that is highly frowned upon is getting help for your mental health. If you seek help, it could end your career which is why many don't seek help and just stuff. The other...reporting sexual abuse/harassment of any kind. Many (not all) Commands w...

American Sniper Chris Kyle!!! You might know his name and a little bit of his story as portrayed by award winning actor Bradley Cooper in the Academy Award winning hit American Sniper. You might also know the events that lead up the untimely deaths of Chris and his buddy Chad Littlefield. What many don't know is the story about the woman that was his rock, his amazing wife Taya. That is until...

What if I told you that for a brief stint yours truly was homeless, would you believe me? What if I told you I picked up a part-time job at a gym just so I could take a shower, would you believe me? Well it's all true and I promise I'm going somewhere with this. One of the coolest things in life is when the stars line up and I get to meet some kick ass, everyday people and Veterans who k...

" Team Suicide Prevention  includes medical professionals, former policy makers, retired executives, retired first responders, tradesmen, disabled veterans, women, men, fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, all of whom whose lives have been significantly altered by suicide or have close ties to those who have. We are racing in the toughest endurance race to raise awareness for suicide prevent...

For our final episode of season 3, I wanted to change it up a bit. I was referred by one of our previous guests to talk to a very sweet lady who lost her late son Joseph Schultz while serving overseas. Once I spoke to her, I knew I had to get her on quickly! Immediately after her son's death, Ms. Betsy decided to keep his legacy alive by creating a non-profit in his honor. Her goal is to help...

I literally have no words for this episode but I'll try... On episode 4 of this very season, I got the chance to interview my old shipmate and friend Drew as he talked about how his father in laws suicide affected him and his family. Well after speaking to his wife Ashley and both he and I asking, she chose to come on the show to share her side of the story, the events that lead up to her dad...

Here we are almost 2 month into the most historic and crazy time in our lives. COVID-19 has been a pain in our ass on the work front and home front. But there's one thing that's becoming another form of tragedy with COVID that not many people have been talking about and that's mental health. The suicide rates have climbed for Doctors, Nurses and those on the front lines trying to ge...

COVID_19 has put a thorn in our ass to no end!! Well, one of the coolest things to come out of this pandemic is being able to reconnect with old shipmates and friends of mine. Join me on this episode as a drunken stupor zoom call turned into a pretty cool interview for your enjoyment. My buddy Drew started sharing how he felt about his father in-laws suicide and agreed to share his story for all m...

You ever heard about Podcast hosts interviewing their mothers? Yeah, neither have I. That's why I wanted to stretch myself this season and just go for it! So join me as I sit down with the woman who literally made me and is my all time hero...my mom! She became a mom at the tender age of 16 and is the true definition of grit, compassion and overcomer like non other. I get choked up thinking a...

Ever turn on the news and you hear that we lost another service member overseas? Well, you don't really hear about the actual events. I mean, who would want to?! Would you believe me if I said that there tends to be whitewashing cover ups that happen to put the blame on the member(s) that died in order to prevent the tarnish of the COs name? Well join us as I sit down with one of my old shipm...

Since we are all on house arrest during this COVID-19 mayhem, who knew that the Netflix Series Tiger Kings own mayhem would bring all of us together?! If you want a good laugh and overview about Season 1 of Tiger King, look no further. Join me as I interact on a hilarious interview with a couple of "cool kittens" who are HUGE fans of the show and hold absolutely nothing back! Music: &quo...

Once upon a time a long time ago, there was a teenage girl who felt she was a burden to everyone resulting in a suicide attempt. How did she survive it you ask? Well join me as we take a very intimate dive with an amazing woman closest to me. She's a survivor, a warrior, real life wonder woman and one of my biggest blessings. I get choked up thinking that I would be living this life without h...

If you are finding yourself wanting to get  caught up with Season 2 quickly, look no further. Join me and my special guest from "My MMA Podcast" Marc David for a quick look at how amazing Season 2 was for 2200TAPS. If life could imitate art, this season was definitely it. Just jaw dropping to say the least. Enjoy!! Support the show Find us on all major streaming platforms or connect with...

Join us as I sit down with Veteran (Marine) and family man "Coach Rokk". On this episode, Coach shares with us what his transition out of the Military was like and how writing and finding everything music ultimately helped him push through to the other side. Music: "Miracle" by ONLAP; "Voices in My Head" by Coach Rokk Affiliations discussed in Podcast: MediaTech Insti...

We had the absolute honor to have One Tribe Foundation (Formerly known as 22KILL) Chairman of the Board and U.S. Air Force Veteran Mr. Dan Lombardo on this one of a kind episode. Don't get freaked out with the length of this Podcast, every single minute is worth it! So if you're a Veteran First Responder or family member of anyone that falls under these categories, then this episode is f...

"He chose to take his life, but I had to choose mine"-Amy When Amy said those words, it shook me to my core. Many people often crawl into the grave of their loved ones after a trauma such as this. Amy's story is a story of redemption that many still find it hard to believe including myself. Tune in to this episode to hear how this amazing woman overcame a loss many of us can't...

This episode was very hard to do but it's important that Marcie's story be shared. She has gone from the absolute darkest of darkest moments in her life and has been able to turn it all around. Hang on tight and bare with us as we go through this amazing story of triumph together!! Music: "Miracle" by ONLAP Affiliations discussed in Podcast: Pathways Core Training- www.pathways...

Join us as we sit down with our good friend Contessa as she takes us on a journey that made our jaw hit the floor. One would think that these kind of events would paralyze someone, but not her. On this episode, she talks about how she was able to overcome her barriers and how she has chosen to give back to so many. We absolutely love her and are so blessed to have her as not just a friend but a me...

How do you handle the news when you're told you lost a mentor to the very demons he helped you fight through? Trust me, as numbed out as I was over his death, I was equally confused. A few words that seem to comfort me still..."he was not that day". Season 2 Finale is a tear jerker as we remember a man who really needs no introduction. This man has helped save literally thousands of...

David found a way to replace toxicity with grace, hope and faith. This is his story on how he did it while continuing to be the best version of himself. It's raw and and unfiltered just the way we like it!! Music: "Miracle" by ONLAP Affiliations discussed in Podcast: Pathways Core Training- www.pathwayscoretraining.org Davids Song of Choice: "If I can Dream"-Elvis Presley-...

I am in the hot seat now. I have asked my guests to share some raw content and it's only right for me to share my story and what a story it is. This episode barely scratches the surface but it's deep and it's me. My hope is that this episode can show my listeners that a very broken "ME" was able to do some very significant work to be able to "FEEL" again. To be a...

On this episode Grammy nominated audio engineer Tim Kimsey shares stories about his experience working with Pantera, Vanilla Ice, Kirk Franklin and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Bonus story...you will also hear how ONE wild night with Pantera almost cost him his job. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one! Music: "Miracle" by ONLAP Affiliations discussed on this episode: www.timkimsey.com S...

Both Alleigh and Courtney share with us what it was like when they came to the realization that the lives they were living were not what they had hoped for. Once they had a safe place to work through this, they were able to break through those barriers that kept them from the unconditional love they were searching for. Tune in to fined out how it all came back full circle for not only them as indi...