Every Day’s a Saturday - USMC Veteran

Join Chris Elder on the Mil2Vet podcast, where the retired Navy veteran with 20 years of service shares his transition from military to civilian life. Explore the challenges and inspirations behind the creation of this meaningful show. Chris is committed to aiding veterans in the difficult shift from military service to civilian life, tackling a significant challenge that many face. Listen in for...

Meet John Taylor, a National Guard veteran and the founder of the nonprofit Crossroads Cultural Connections. He shares his experiences from serving in the Army National Guard from 1999 to 2005, including his deployment to the Middle East. He also discusses his nonprofit, Crossroads Cultural Connections, established in 2021. This organization is committed to enhancing the growth and vitality of Hen...

Join Barbara Sim and Bryan as they discuss Barbara's remarkable adventures since her last appearance on the show. Embracing van life and traversing the nation, Barbara stages impromptu performances and delves into the diverse experiences America presents. She has also been capitalizing on opportunities offered by several nonprofits. Listen in to discover her one-of-a-kind encounters on the road an...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Army Veteran TJ Durkin, Founder of Veterans Canna Community, and Zachary McCormick. In this episode, TJ and Zachary share their unique journeys and discuss the groundbreaking work being done to support veterans through cannabis therapy.  Discover how Veterans Canna Community is making a difference in the lives of veterans by providing resources, support,...

Meet Joey MacAvoy, a USMC Veteran, and listen to his compelling stories of service and his life after the military. Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of his experiences in the Marines and discover the path he's paved since transitioning to civilian life. Joey’s journey is filled with insights, challenges, and triumphs that are sure to inspire.

Meet USMC Veteran and HipHop Artist Ryan Doerrfeld, AKA Th30ry. Hear his inspiring story of  military service, transitioning out of the Marines, and following his passion to become an independent hiphop artist. Signed by Big Homiez Records, Ryan's journey is filled with determination and creativity Tune in as we play three of his tracks—you're in for a treat!

Join Jason Steiner and Bryan as they delve into the exciting world of HeroStock. Fresh off their successful events in Rolla, Missouri, and Lebanon, Tennessee, they're gearing up for a two-day festival in Ashland, Nebraska, featuring rock and country performances. This episode highlights veteran musicians, nonprofit collaborations, and the power of community connection. Don't miss this in-depth int...

John R. Miles is a Navy veteran and the host of the “Passion Struck” podcast. His journey is quite inspiring. Having overcome a traumatic brain injury in his childhood, he went on to serve in the military before transitioning to a successful corporate career as a senior executive. John's journey, marked by challenges such as corporate mismanagement, a violent home invasion, and the loss of a f...

Come meet Wesley Hartkemeyer, he is a passionate law enforcement officer with a mission to bridge the gap between traditional policing and innovative technology. As the co-founder of Ireport, a self-reporting software designed to streamline police processes and enhance public trust, Wesley leverages his extensive experience on the front lines to create solutions that empower both officers and comm...

Come meet Rob Santarsiero an Army and National Guard Veteran, he spent 7 years in the National Guard and 14.5 years Active Duty in the Army. Then he got into law and become part of Crime Stoppers an independent 501(c)3, non-profit corporation run by a volunteer citizen Board of Directors. We serve the citizens of Brazos County, Texas and work to prevent and solve crime in collaboration with the Br...

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Come meet D. Paul Fleming is a retired 100% Disabled Navy Veteran. He has worked in various roles within both the federal and private sectors, including civil and general construction. He spent 10 years as one of eight nationally elected board members for The Vet-Force, the largest and most successful organization for veteran entrepreneurs, representing over 300 Veteran service groups. Public law...

Come meet Matt Findora he served in the USMC for 10 1/2 years as an air traffic controller. He got out in Oct 2021. He is currently working as an air traffic controller, but it's not his passion. His passion is being a mindset coach for young men, helping them overcome victim mindset so they can achieve purposeful life goals. He focusses on men because men need a lot more support than what the...

Come meet Brian Townsend a Retired DEA agent who spent 28 years in law enforcement. He has turned his passion and founded Only2mg and Eagle 6 Training. Only 2mg, Inc. is at the forefront of addressing the catastrophic impact of the illicit fentanyl crisis that has claimed countless lives and torn apart families across the nation. Our name, "Only 2mg," serves as a stark reminder that a me...

Come hangout with Scotty Hasting and me as we talk about all the great things he has achieved since the last time we got to sit down with him, if you would like to know more about his story please go watch Season 1 Interviews, Interview 21. Scotty has been signed to a label (Black River Entertainment), been on Billboards in Nashville Tennessee, he got to take a trip out to France for the 80th Anni...

Dr. Barry Krakow, MD, is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist based in Savannah, Georgia, with over three decades of experience. He transitioned from a distinguished research career focusing on sleep disorders in psychiatric patients to a pioneering clinical practice. Dr. Krakow’s expertise began in 1988 at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, where he co-authored the first rand...

Come meet Eric Dominijanni a retired United States Marine and founder of the first black owned Scotch in the market. Eric spent 20 years in the Marine Corps working Amtraks and shares his experiences while serving. Eric has a passion in culinary arts and stumbled upon the scotch world which would lead him to be the first black owned scotch. Launched in 2023, Fior Scotch quickly garnered critical a...

Come meet Garret Biss, a retired Marine Corps Pilot.  Post-retirement in 2015, Garret confronted challenges common among veterans: anxiety, depression, and a sense of displacement. Turning to alcohol as a crutch, it wasn't until suicidal ideation took hold that he sought change. Rather than traditional addiction treatments, Garret's path was shaped by mentoring that emphasized self-worth,...

Come meet Monica Sanford who has been married to a Marine for 35 plus years and has been a major advocate for veterans and very involved with other military spouses. She's also an Acute care NP Doctor of Nursing Practice. She gives a lot of great advice and experiences being married to a Marine before, during and after retiring from duty. This was a great interview and you're not going to...

Come meet Bree Sprual she is a US Airforce Veteran who ended up following in the same footsteps as her mother, not initially ever thinking she would end up not only joining the Airforce like her mother but choosing the same job as her mother, and they would up be serving at the same time. Bree had intention of also making a career out of it, but her career would be cut short putting her back into...

Come meet US Navy Veteran, Angelica Kapsis, her job in the Navy was a Seabee. She comes on the show to talk about Votrite, VotRite’s main intention is for all people to have access to the vote, indiscriminate of race, age, gender, ethnicity or economic situation. We design our products with this in mind, at all times. VotRite is committed to compliance with the laws and regulations in each jurisdi...

Come meet Marshall Spring he is a Marine Corps combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, former police officer and unyielding advocate for suicide prevention. Having served on the frontlines and battled personal demons, Marshall understands the urgency of his mission. Having witnessed and experienced the toll of mental health challenges, borne from the scars of conflict, Marshall established the Com...

Come meet Ignacio Esteban a recently retired Special Agent with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with in the United States Department of Justice. As a Special Agent in the Miami and Tampa Field Divisions, he worked undercover investigating violent street gangs, international firearms traffickers, violent repeat offenders, and other types of federal investigations. Prior to...

Bill Cushing enlisted in the Navy where he was assigned to electrician’s school before joining the fleet. He returned to college later only to drop out. As a result, He spent about 16 years drifting between numerous jobs (bartender, cabbie, retail sales, truck driver) with the bulk of his work life continuing as a shipyard electrician—mostly on oil tankers. Then, a series of work-related accidents...

Come meet Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas of the Pinal County Sherriff Department, who has been in law enforcement for a little over 31 years. Chief Deputy Thomas became a Sherriff and worked on the streets for about 5 years before being promoted to Sergeant and then would go on to work, Uncover, SWAT and other positions before becoming Chief Deputy. Matthew and Bryan discuss the challenges with deali...