Calling Your Shot Podcast

In this episode of Calling Your Shot Podcast, we sit down with Derrick Balderas — Texas law enforcement officer, Army combat veteran, endurance athlete, and leader of the Christian Strong Movement. Derrick shares his journey from serving as a U.S. Army Infantry NCO with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan to a career in law enforcement, tactical training, active shooter response, and firear...

He’s back once again—this time taking the conversation even further. Host Chris Moreno sits down with Kawa Mawlayee, an active duty Green Beret and the only Afghan American to serve in U.S. Army Special Forces, for Part Three of their powerful conversation. With over 22 years of combined service in the Marine Corps and Army Special Forces, Kawa continues to bring unmatched experience, insight, and...

Host Chris Moreno sits down with Alec Candelari, a decorated U.S. Marine and Army veteran who chose to follow in his father’s footsteps, dedicating his life to service, discipline, and protecting others. With over a decade of combined experience across the Marine Corps, Army National Guard, and Contracting, Alec has lived a life defined by precision, integrity, and purpose. In this episode of the...

Host Chris sits down with Travis Wilson, a retired GreenBeret and founder of Alpha Elite Performance and Project R3CON, for a raw and powerful conversation about life, recovery, and finding purpose after the uniform. After over 20 years in Special Forces and multiple combatdeployments, Travis faced a life-changing parachute accident that could’ve ended everything. Instead, he turned that moment in...

Host Chris sits down with Vincent “Rocco” Vargas — U.S. Army Ranger veteran, former Border Patrol agent, entrepreneur, author, actor, and motivational speaker. Best known for his role as Gilly on FX’s Mayans M.C. , Rocco brings a raw and authentic voice shaped by three combat deployments with the 75th Ranger Regiment and years of service to both country and community. Episode Highlights: In this e...

Host Chris sits down once again with Kawa Mawlayee, an active duty Green Beret and the only Afghan American toserve in U.S. Army Special Forces, for Part Two of their powerful conversation. With over 22 years of combined service in the Marine Corps and Army Special Forces, Kawa brings unmatched experience, insight, and raw honesty to thetable. Episode Highlights: In this follow-up episode of the C...

Born and raised in Pasadena, Texas, Jeremy Murray is a true Texan through and through. He’s a driven entrepreneur, staunch Second Amendment advocate, and a strong voice for personal responsibility and preparedness. Jeremy doesn’t just believe in being equipped—he believes in being trained, and he’s dedicated to helping others understand the value of self-reliance through real-world education and e...

Join host Chris as he sits down with Shawn “Slick” Thornton — a seasoned professional, high-threat security operator, faith-driven entrepreneur, and community leader whose journey spans battlefields, diplomatic missions, and powerful spiritual transformation. In this powerful episode of the Calling Your Shot Podcast, Shawn shares how his early path in the military led to law enforcement, elite SWA...

Join host Chris Moreno as he sits down with Heather Hartman, a retired law enforcement detective with over 19 years of experience investigating sex crimes and working on the ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force to combat child exploitation. In this compelling episode of the Calling Your Shot Podcast, Heather shares her journey from the front lines of law enforcement to her mission of...

Join host Chris as he sits down with Kyle Witkowski, a former U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations operator with a remarkable 10-year military career. In this compelling episode of the Calling Your Shot Podcast, Kyle shares his extraordinary journey from a helicopter mechanic and gunner to a MARSOC Critical Skills Operator. With five combat deployments under his belt, Kyle’s story is one of resili...

Join host Chris as he sits down with Kawa Mawlayee, an active-duty Green Beret with over 22 years of distinguished military service, including time as a Marine and extensive experience in Special Forces. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Kawa is recognized as the only Afghan-American Green Beret, a testament to his unique journey from immigrant to elite soldier. In this compelling episode of the Calling...

Calling Your Shot Podcast - Timothy G. DeMaio Join host Chris as he sits down with Timothy G. DeMaio, a U.S. Navy veteran, former U.S. Diplomat, Pentagon contractor, and intelligence officer, for a riveting discussion about his distinguished career in military and government service. In this action-packed episode of the Calling Your Shot Podcast , Tim shares his journey from securing Camp David to...

Episode Description : Join host Chris as he sits down with Edward (Eddie) Zacharek, a retired and highly decorated detective from the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland, for a gripping conversation about dedication, service, and the complexities of law enforcement. In this action-packed episode of the Calling Your Shot Podcast, Eddie shares his remarkable journey from patrolling the s...

Chris Cano Green Beret| Team Room Tactical: Courage Under Fire Join host Chris as he sits down with Chris Cano, a former US Green Beret and the owner of Team Room Tactical, for an adrenaline-fueled conversation about bravery, sacrifice, and service. In this action-packed episode of Calling Your Shot Podcast, Chris Cano shares his remarkable journey from civilian life to the frontlines of combat, i...

Episode Spotlight: Faith, Service, and Resilience In this special episode of Calling Your Shot Podcast , host Chris sits down with Hunter Robichaux for a profound conversation about faith, service, and resilience. Hunter shares his remarkable journey guided by his unwavering faith in God, leading him to extraordinary achievements and callings. Episode Highlights: Faith in Action: Hunter discusses...