Eye on Veterans

Army veteran Kristopher Goldsmith reveals the dark forces behind today's political chaos.

Troy Vandenberg went from the Navy to makin' bacon. Now he's recruiting vets for careers at Smithfield Foods.

Former Ranger Jack Murphy reports on QAnon luring veterans, Air Force veteran, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses Congressional jackassery and election reform.

Gretchen Smith is on a mission from God, her organization Code of Vets is making miracles happen for vets in need.

British paratrooper veteran James Thornett tells the story of how he once smuggled liquor through a combat zone to create the legendary bar known as "The Baghdad Country Club".

Army combat veteran Jose Belen was a gunner in Baghdad in December ’03. Christmas was more bitter than sweet but a miracle changed his life forever. Plus, why AMVETS Commander Jan Brown wants VA Secretary Wilkie fired.  

3 combat vets talk about Ketamine and psilocybin therapy. ​

Is it safe to gather this holiday? A training program for big money jobs and Thanksgiving memories from wild and wonderful Afghanistan. Guests: Dr. Mark Kortepeter, Dr. David Callaway, Hernan Luis y Prado and Eric Dehm.

Is it really as dangerous as they say ... or is this just media hype? Host Phil Briggs asks infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Kortepeter and ER physician Dr. David Callaway to give it to us straight.

Army veteran Jerry "J Dog" Flanagan built J-Dog Junk Removal into an empire with over 200 franchises --  and only hires veterans. Hear his story and how you find success with a franchise. Plus Joan Lynch from WorkingNation.com shares their digital magazine "Inquire Within" which looks at the hot jobs now, and the careers of the future. ​  

Dan Nevins nearly died after an IED explosion. But this Army veteran is now one of the most powerful yoga masters in America. Plus we hear the insane but true story "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" about how John "Chick" Donohue snuck into combat zones, just to bring his buddies a beer. And WalletHub dot com's Jill Gonzalez reveals the best and worst cities for veterans.

Host and Navy veteran Phil Briggs takes you through what Eye on Veterans will have for you every week.

William "Big Sarge" Hansen found himself in a haze of pills and pain.  But an emotional moment suddenly made him a great Dad, and one of Wounded Warrior Project's most inspiring stories. Plus we talk with Will Fischer from VoteVets.org and Russ Duerstine from Concerned Veterans For America about the impact veterans made in Election 2020.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sal Gonzalez lost a leg in combat but he's now a rising country music star. We talked about his journey; Wounded Warrior Project, America's Got Talent, and his killer new album "Heroes".  PVA talks about voting issues, SBA talks National Veteran Small Business Week, and Tracey Richburg shares how she went from the Army to founding Savannah Sauce Co. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

PTSD took Bill Thomas to the brink of death. But after this USAF vet and career cop was saved by the brotherhood he found though Wounded Warrior Project, his new mission is saving his fellow vets.  Plus MilitaryHire.com shares hot jobs for vets and Army veteran Glen Phillips shares his frightening encounter with the supernatural. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Farrar is entertaining, outspoken and one of the most inspiring veterans you'll ever meet. But before he founded the popular SoldierFit gyms, he went through hell.  We hear his journey from the Pentagon to Fallujah to a brutal MMA fight that inspired a brand new life.  We also hear rare CIA stories from former CIA Directors, from author Chris Whipple's new book "The Spymasters: How CIA Direc...

Amanda Siddons is a Ms. Veteran America finalist. But she is already changing lives in a powerful way. Plus, "Is the White House safe?" Dr. Mark Kortepeter examines the recent coronavirus outbreak. Sen. Kiersten Gillibrand (D-NY) pushes the biggest toxic exposure bill ever, to help vets. And Disabled American Veterans reveal their top 7 demands for elected officials this campaign season.   See omn...

The Marine Rapper recently debuted "World War Cypher" a 10-minute mega track featuring acclaimed reggae star Shaggy and 10 other veteran artists. We talked about his music, his celebrity guest, and how his video about former Vice President Joe Biden got the attention (and Tweets) of President Donald Trump.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Veterans Community Project is solving the homeless problem by building villages of tiny homes ... but they're doing it in ways only a military veteran can.  We talked with Marine combat veteran and VCP co-founder Bryan Meyer and Navy vet Paul Melroy, Veterans Village, Longmont, CO about their unique approach to homeless issues, and why this program is going to be huge.   See omnystudio.com/lis...

Hear a Congressional pep rally that drowned out veterans and Jon Stewart as they announced a bill to help vets dying from Toxic Exposures. Plus, SEAL Team Six veteran and world record setting skydiver Andy Stumpf shares incredible stories and life advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Sharpe was on the brink of tragedy when his dog broke through the door and stopped his suicide attempt.  Now they're the founders of Companions for Heroes, an organization that connects veterans and first responders with pets from local shelters. Darlene Taylor went from a career in the Army career to coaching others to live happier and healthier lives. She shares inspirational advice for Su...

Army veteran Mat Best has a sick sense of humor ... and we love it!! During our interview, he shares how he and his veteran buddies went from making funny videos to making one of the fastest-growing brands of coffee in the industry. And naturally, we discuss; coffee, guns, his 1 bulging bicep, mental health, woke folks, franchises, and how BRCC is always supporting some great veteran causes. See o...

We talked about “The Prison Chronicles” podcast with Army veteran Pete Turner, host of the Break It Down Show. We heard about USAA's $30M donation that helps service members and veteran families weather the COVID storm and we learned what it’s like to face a hurricane from Navy vet and hardcore Texan Rodney Weedon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Jensen, Grunt Style & Rosie Torres, BurnPits360 founder, bring the hammer down on Congress & VA who are failing to help vets suffering from diseases related to burn pits and other toxic exposures.  The upcoming conference features Jon Stewart, former VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin & more. Watch the Military Toxic Exposure Conference, Aug 28, 7p EST on Grunt Style Facebook.    See o...

Lt. Yvonne Armstrong is a  Naval Academy Instructor and a Ms. Veteran America contestant. But her story is so much more than beauty beyond the uniform.  She is using this platform to raise money for homeless women veterans.  It's an issue that hits close to home --  because she's been there.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.