Every Day’s a Saturday - USMC Veteran

Former Air Force veteran and sheriff Kent McGowen returns for Part 2 of his powerful interview on Every Day Is a Saturday. Wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for over 19 years, Kent shares the raw truth about the day he was arrested, the corruption that led to his conviction, and the brutal reality of surviving nearly two decades inside the Texas prison system. He opens up about the psychological...

In this powerful episode of Every Day’s a Saturday – USMC Veteran, host Bryan Roof sits down with Kent McGowen — a man whose life journey spans honorable military service, frontline police work, a line‑of‑duty shooting, and a devastating wrongful conviction that cost him two decades of freedom. Kent shares his raw, unfiltered story: growing up in Houston, serving in the United States Air Force, tr...

In this international edition of Every Day’s a Saturday – USMC Veteran Podcast, Brian welcomes Australian Special Forces Commando Tim Thomas, who shares his powerful journey from elite military service to discovering the ability to switch off stress on command. Tim recounts his path from early MMA fighting to becoming part of Australia’s first-ever direct-entry Special Forces intake, the brutal tr...

In this powerful episode of Every Day’s a Saturday – USMC Veteran Podcast, host Bryan sits down with Marine Corps veteran Mark Ross, creator of Speak Your Truth with Mark Ross and Soldiers Stories Podcast. Mark opens up about his early life in Milwaukee, his intense Marine Corps boot camp experience, and the dark period that followed his service—marked by PTSD, broken relationships, self‑destructi...

Marine veterans know the road into the Corps is rarely straight — and Jonathan Cole’s path is one of the wild ones. In this episode of Every Day’s a Saturday, host Bryan Roof sits down with Jonathan to unpack his transformation from small‑town North Carolina rodeo cowboy to Marine Corps Data Systems Warrant Officer with three combat deployments. Jonathan opens up about the injuries that derailed h...

Army veteran Dewayne Kimble Sr. joins Every Day Is a Saturday to share an emotional, powerful, and deeply personal story spanning the Missouri Army National Guard, active‑duty Army life, leadership challenges, saving children from a burning home, losing his mother while deployed, and rebuilding his life after service. Dewayne explains how these experiences inspired his mission to educate veterans...

Air Force powerhouse Kevin Lombardo sits down with host Bryan Roof for one of the most jaw‑dropping military interviews you’ll hear this year. From boot camp chaos, bar‑room brawls at the infamous Wagon Wheel, surviving a massive 8.3 earthquake in Turkey, and convoy math done on a truck hood during combat — Kevin’s 30‑year career is packed with unbelievable moments. He opens up about deployments,...

Retired Navy Commander Dan Gross joins host Bryan Roof on Every Day’s a Saturday to share his journey from enlisted interior communications electrician to senior officer through the Seaman to Admiral program. In this episode, Dan opens up about growing up in Nebraska, surviving brutal boot camp lessons, serving over 30 years in the Navy, multiple deployments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, and...

In this powerful episode of Every Day’s a Saturday, host Bryan Roof sits down with Maurice Murphy, a 24-year U.S. Navy veteran whose journey from uncertain high school graduate to accomplished naval officer and thriving Northeast Florida realtor is nothing short of inspiring. Maurice shares how he entered the Navy with no clear direction, grew through deployments, became an aviation electrician, a...

A full breakdown of the September 2, 2026 launch of Every Day’s a Saturday featuring USMC veteran host Bryan. This episode update highlights upcoming interviews with Maurice Murphy, Dan Gross, Kevin Lombardo, and Dwayne, plus important discussions about veteran resources, mental health support, community challenges, and the fight to protect veteran benefits. A motivating message reminding veterans...

Join Bryan Roof as he returns for Season 4 of the Every Day's a Saturday USMC Veteran Podcast! In this episode, Bryan shares his personal journey and the reasons behind his decision to start podcasting. Discover how the podcast became a healing platform for him and a supportive space for veterans navigating similar challenges. Reflecting on the show's evolution and milestones, Bryan outlin...

Bryan Roof returns with a powerful solo episode of Every Day’s a Saturday – USMC Veteran Podcast . He opens up about the relaunch of the show, the split from Coffee Talk, and what listeners can expect moving forward. Then Bryan dives deep into his personal story — from high school sports and early ambitions to the moment he decided to join the Marine Corps. He shares what being a Marine truly mean...

Bryan has a major announcement — and you’ll want to hear it firsthand. Coffee Talk is officially becoming its own show, and Every Day’s a Saturday (EDaS) is returning to its original mission: authentic veteran storytelling, discipline, resilience, and purpose. In this special episode, Bryan explains how Coffee Talk was never meant to be a full series — just a 10‑episode experiment that took on a l...

When disaster strikes, infrastructure can fail in an instant. In this episode, Stephen Page joins Bryan Roof and Marie Slider Henriksen to introduce Personal and Situational Security — the essential class that bridges the gap between basic readiness and tactical awareness. Learn how to read shifting environments, secure your surroundings, and protect your family or organization when emergency serv...

In this powerful episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan & Marie , we sit down with Jack Hager — a man whose life story embodies transformation, grace, and purpose. Born into a military family, Jack traveled the world before enlisting in the U.S. Army, serving tours in Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. But after his honorable discharge, life took a dark turn — addiction, crime, and prison. Behind bars in...

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan & Marie , we sit down with Major Nathan Cumming , a U.S. Army officer preparing to retire after more than 23 years of distinguished service. Nathan’s journey began shortly after 9/11, when he enlisted as a computer automations repairer before serving as a combat medic and later commissioning as a UH‑60 Black Hawk pilot. He completed two overseas combat...

Join Bryan and Marie on Coffee Talk as they sit down with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Schroader Sr., founder of the Price of Freedom Foundation. Born into a military family in 1956, Dennis built a remarkable 24‑year career in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after decades of leadership and service. After his military retirement, Dennis continued to lead in the p...

Join Bryan and Marie on this powerful episode of Coffee Talk as they sit down with Brian Townsend — a retired Supervisory Special Agent and Resident Agent in Charge with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). With 28 years in law enforcement, including 23 years with the DEA, Brian brings unmatched insight into drug trafficking, leadership development, and the evolving opioid crisis. Brian serv...

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan & Marie , we sit down with EJ “Skullcrusher” Snyder — one of the world’s top survival experts and a 25‑year Army combat veteran. From his days as an Airborne Ranger and Infantry Sergeant Major to earning two Bronze Stars, the Legion of Merit, and the Order of Saint Maurice, EJ’s story embodies grit, leadership, and an unbreakable will. After retiring f...

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie , the conversation turns inward — toward healing, honesty, and creating a space where every voice can be heard. Bryan and Marie talk about opening up the show to those who may not feel comfortable on camera or in person, offering the option to join audio‑only or even submit their story by email to be read on air. They dive into the importance of...

Marie and Bryan go live on Facebook and YouTube for a powerful Memorial Day episode of Coffee Talk . They open up about what this day truly means for many veterans, families, and Gold Star communities, while also shining a light on the mental health struggles that often surface during this time of remembrance. Join them for an honest, heartfelt conversation about honoring the fallen, supporting th...

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie , we sit down with David Shoup — a United States Marine Corps combat veteran who served as an infantry rifleman in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with multiple Special Operations–related assignments across various locations. After leaving active duty, David faced a brutal internal war: nightmares, rage, anxiety, isolation, and the emot...

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie , we sit down with a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Air Defense Artillery, working with the PATRIOT Missile system and deploying in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After returning home, he spent years self‑medicating with alcohol — a struggle that nearly cost him everything. Now over three years sober,...

In this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie , we sit down with Erin Schalk — a writer, editor, and interdisciplinary artist whose work bridges storytelling, visual art, and education. With an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Erin has built a career centered on voice, accessibility, and the human experience. Her writing appears in respected literary journals, her artwork...

On this episode of Coffee Talk with Bryan and Marie , we sit down with Dan Conley — a medically retired Army veteran and disabled combat veteran whose story is all about resilience, reinvention, and purpose. After completing his MBA, Dan turned to woodworking as a way to stay active, focused, and grounded. What started as a personal outlet slowly evolved into Tilted Knot Woodworks , a full creativ...