Herostock Nation Podcast

What shapes a lifetime of service—and what happens when the weight of that service becomes too much to carry? In Part 1 of this two-part episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk , Tom Lamog and Matthew Jones welcome Army veteran, retired firefighter, paramedic, Choctaw artist, and storyteller Robert "Shrek" Harrell . Shrek shares his journey from growing up in rural Oklahoma and caring for his...

Get to know the voices behind The Roundtable Live before they take the stage at HEROSTOCK '26. This special preview introduces four outstanding singer-songwriters—Derek Thompson, Matthew Jones, D.J. Bridwell, and Anthony Segovia—through highlights from their conversations on The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk, along with acoustic performances from their podcast appearances. Each artist brings a uni...

YouTube Description (7 Lines) Join us on The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk as we sit down with Cook McKoy, USMC veteran, songwriter, guitarist, and frontman of Dinnerbell Road. Cook shares stories from his youth in a coal-mining community and the path that led him to enlist in the Marine Corps. We discuss boot camp, brotherhood, military service, and the life lessons he still carries today. He ref...

On this episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk , we sit down with six-time award-winning author William “Stevo” Stephens for a deeply personal conversation about storytelling, pain, resilience, reflection, and the experiences that shaped The Reflection Series , including The Broken Mirror . Throughout the episode, Stevo shares LIVE readings from his books while discussing the real-life momen...

Singer-songwriter Chad Madsen joins us on The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk for a powerful conversation about music, faith, storytelling, family, and the winding road that led him from praise bands to becoming the frontman of Lost Keys. Raised in South Dakota and inspired by his mother’s songwriting, Chad opens up about discovering his voice later in life, writing songs rooted in real experiences,...

In this powerful episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk , we sit down with Buddy Lee Dobberteen to explore a life shaped by service, struggle, and resilience. A U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, Buddy Lee opens up about his experiences in Iraq and the challenges of life after returning home, sharing how music became a lifeline—helping him process, heal, and rediscover purpose. This episode f...

What if you can hear everything… but still can’t understand what’s being said? In this episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk , we explore how PTSD and TBI affect how veterans process sound, focus, and communication. Our guests are therapists Danielle Vetro-Kalseth and Logan Walton who share how music and the arts are being used to support healing. We break down the difference between hearin...

In this episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk , we sit down with John Rickard of Combat Warriors Nebraska. We talk about what life really looks like after service—and the challenges many veterans face. Hear how outdoor experiences are helping rebuild connection, purpose, and brotherhood. From powerful stories in the field to moments of real healing, this conversation goes beyond the surface...

What does it really take to chase a career in country music—and stay true to who you are along the way? In this episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk, we sit down with Nathan Andrewson of Nathan Wade Country for an honest, down-to-earth conversation about the journey behind the music. Nathan shares: The real-life experiences that shape his songwriting, the challenges and rewards of life on...

In this episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk , hosts Tom Lamog and Matt Jones sit down with U.S. Marine Corps veteran, author, and speaker Ryan Rogers for a powerful conversation about service, leadership, and the journey beyond the battlefield. Ryan shares the experiences that shaped him—from growing up in southern Ohio to enlisting after the attacks of September 11, 2001. The discussion...

In this heartfelt episode of ***The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk***, show hosts Tom Lamog and Matthew Jones sit down with singer-songwriter Briella Steiner and her father, USMC veteran and Herostock founder Jason Steiner for a powerful father-daughter conversation about service, music, and purpose. Briella shares the story behind her music and how growing up in a military family shaped her voice...

6 views Feb 23, 2026 Herostock Nation Podcast In this powerful episode, we sit down with James C. Hastings , founder of Alaska’s Healing Hearts , for a raw and inspiring conversation about service, sacrifice, and the road to healing. James shares his military journey, the transition challenges so many veterans face, and how purpose-driven work in Alaska is helping restore hope and connection for t...

Welcome to The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk! In Episode 31, we sit down with singer-songwriter and festival organizer D.J. Bridwell to talk about the Trails of Tails Songwriter Festival in Deadwood, South Dakota. Hear how the festival supports independent artists and brings powerful storytelling through music to life. Subscribe for more inspiring interviews with musicians, veterans, and community...

Nebraska country singer-songwriter Caleb Kenner joins The Roundtable Where Heroes Talk for an in-depth interview and live acoustic performances. In this episode, Caleb talks about his songwriting journey, small-town Nebraska roots, family influences, and the stories behind songs like “Back Then” and “Trouble Kids.” He shares how real life, fatherhood, and growing up rural shape his country music s...

US Army veteran, author, and singer-songwriter Malachias Gaskin joins host Tom Lamog to share deeply personal stories from his book A Warrior’s Garden. Malachias reflects on growing up in Indiana and helping run his family’s business, the challenges he faced during enlistment, and the health struggles that reshaped his life. Through honest conversation, he explores how he found a path forward and...

Songwriter and Country Singer Anthony Segovia is our guest and talks openly about his upbringing by his Navy Corpsmen parents, his experiences in the US Marine Corps and his musical journey. Live performances include some of his original music. Hosted by Tom Lamog and Matthew Jones. www.anthonysegovia.com

Greg M. Atkin is the inventor of the Strum-n-Comfort Crossover thumb pick system created for guitarists. Comes in Three models: Shark Tooth Traditional, Super Hybrid and Kodiak and promotes increased speed, accuracy and confidence when playing while producing less muscle fatigue. Followed by US Army Veteran Chris Parks, owner of Smokin' Red White and Blue featuring a variety of products that puts...

Introducing Tim Meegan Jr., who talks candidly about his service in Ramadi Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and how the memories of that time went on to become the foundation for thought, feelings and emotion in creating his first album, "Cook County Country". The words and music helped him better communicate his wartime experiences to family and friends who were unaware of what Tim had seen an...

On this episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk, it's our first show dedicated to gift buying, aka Herostocking Stuffers! Kevin Gouran of Doc Goodbeard gives us an introduction to his Beard Care products, including balms, shampoos, oils and accessories. Co-host Matthew Jones gives a lively demonstration on using each of the products, then shares his overall experience as Kevin describes produ...

Texas Singer/Songwriter Jack Blaise is a veteran of the US Army and Marine Corps who went on to become a firefighter and paramedic with the Houston Fire Department for 10 years before a painful and debilitating physical condition that laid him flat on his back for 7 years. Jack goes on to share how he finally sought relief quite by coincidence, along with his personal stories about his service to...

Featuring Thomas Walk, a US Army Veteran whose accomplishments include a Telly Award, six national awards for poetry and spoken word, seven published poetry collections and an Emmy nomination. Tommy's art seeks to open the conversation about the reality of mental health. Blending emotion and experience into creativity, the overall goal is an empathic connection to help others see they are not alon...

Hosts Tom Lamog and Matthew Jones sit down for a conversation with Robert Rask, a Utah-based master guitar luthier. Along with his personal stories of woodworking, music and his own life's journey, Robert talks about the intimate process of building instruments by hand using rare and exotic tone woods, and artifacts which bring deep meaning to the guitar owner he creates these for. Includes a behi...

Friend of Herostock Nation and US Marine Corps Veteran, Derek Thompson shares his experience with the world's tallest Rope Swing just outside of Moab Utah and performs one of his new originals. Then, US Army Veteran, VFW District Commander and songwriter David Welch talks about his style of songwriting, musical influences, ascending the ranks to leadership and performs some of his original songs a...

Hosted by Tom Lamog featuring award winning songwriter and US Army Combat Veteran, Devon Stewart who speaks candidly about his life on the streets of Phoenix AZ, motivation to enlisting, military career, guitar and songwriting, flying drones for aerial photography, and his commitment to helping other veterans through music and the arts. Devon joined the U.S. Army Infantry in 2003, was deployed to...

Matthew Jones hosts Ep 20 of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk. Joining Matt are Karen Dunn - MSN, RN with Butler PA Health Care, and Creative Arts 2025 winners Thomas Walk - Poet, and Devon Stewart - Songwriter, both US Army Veterans for a casual conversation highlighting the VA Creative Arts Competition, a nationwide program that honors the artistic talents of veterans by featuring their origina...