It's About The Warrior Foundation

US Army veteran Jason Wylie returns as a guest to recap the 2025 Beaver County Rabid Raccoon 100 miler he completed last weekend!

Army veteran Bryan Murphy and Navy veteran Patrick Covert join us on this episode. We chat their time in the service and how the foundation has helped them.  PLUS, we also talk more about the monthly veteran roundtables and the equestrian program with Ochardview Stables.  NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME NSFW LANGUAGE

Jason Lamaide and Shaun Smith from the IATW Outdoor Program stop by for this episode to share some great turkey hunting stories! We also talk about antelope, and much more, plus IATW founder Steve Monteleone joined us as well. See yinz at the Cabin Fever Concert this Sunday 3/2 at Jergels!  Tickets: https://jergels.com/events/cabin-fever-concert-its-about-the-warrior-foundation/ Foundation Website...

US Army combat veterans Patrick Presto and Luke Sciulli join host Chad Tyson and IATW Founder Steve Monteleone on this episode to talk about their time in the service. We talk about their multiple deployments, what they are doing now, and their involvement with the foundation. Sciulli also shares his inspiring story of recovery after being severely injured while on a mission in southern Afghanista...

USMC veteran Bob Cerra and US Army Infantry veteran Keith Watson join host Chad Tyson and IATW Founder Steve Monteleone to share their stories and talk more in-depth about the monthly rountable sessions. 

IATW Founder Steve Monteleone and Patrick Jardini from the foundation and Sweet Water Cottage band join Tyson on this episode to talk about the 2025 Cabin Fever Concert and the new monthly Veterans Roundtable sessions. Cabin Fever Tickets and Info: https://jergels.com/events/cabin-fever-concert-its-about-the-warrior-foundation/

The new IATW Equestrian Program launched earlier this year, and is set to return in 2025! Tessa and Bill Maxwell from Orchardview Stables, and Bryan Polk from the foundation join us on this episode to talk in depth about the program and how working with horses can be very therapeutic. More info about Orchardview Stables: https://orchardviewstables.org/ More info about the foundation: https://iatw....

A new documentary about the life of late Robert Kirsopp is set to premiere this month on 12/28 at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center in Ross. Kirsopp, who was a longtime Hampton police officer, and also an Army veteran, passed away earlier this year after losing his battle with cancer.  His son Robbie, who is currently serving in the Army with the 82nd Airborne put this documentary together. He...

US Army veteran Jason Wylie joins us on this episode to talk about his battle with sarcoidosis and how the IATW, being alcohol free, and running has helped in his recovery.  We also chat about his service dog and Tails of Valor, the Army 10 Miler, his first trip to Arlington National Cemetery, the Rabid Raccoon 100 miler in Beaver County he's doing in March 2025, and much more. It's a very powerfu...

The podcast is back for Season 3! IATW founder Steve Monteleone joins me to talk more about that and officially get it started here on this 2024 edition of Veterans Day!

Josh and Courtney Schreckengost stop by the studio for this bonus episode to talk about the 2024 Heroes Cup hockey tournament that's happening this weekend, June 7-9, at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. Stop by for some great hockey action to benefit IATW, Mario Lemieux Foundation, and Troopers Helping Troopers of PA. 

This episode was recorded live to tape at Rusted Oak Ranch Outfitters on a Saturday night after an incredible day of turkey hunting. Lots of guests including IATW Founder Steve Monteleone, Army veterans Bryan Polk and Steve Festa, Jason Coder from Rusted Oak Ranch Outfitters, and IATW volunteer/hunting guide Shaun Smith. We also put together a video version for this one, which you can watch here: 

IATW Founder Steve Monteleone joins us on this episode to help wrap up Season 2! We talk about the Cabin Fever benefit concert that's coming up this weekend on Sunday at Jergels and run through the list of other events happening with the foundation this year, plus much more!

Jason Wylie and Doc Buzz Bryan join us on this episode to talk about burn pits, the PACT Act, and VA claims. If you're having issues with a claim you've filed, this is a must listen to episode. Don't give up!

Patrick Jardini from IATW and the Sweetwater Cottage Band joins us on this episode to talk about this year’s Cabin Fever Concert that’s happening at Jergel’s on March 3rd to benefit Army Veteran/Hampton Police Officer Robert Kirsopp and his family as he battles cancer. Tickets available at jergels.com and more info at IATW.us . We also talk about the healing power of music, Vet Tix (which is somet...

Dr. Thomas Burnett from Regeneration Pittsburgh in Wexford, PA joins us on this episode to talk about pain management using regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy and other methods instead of invasive, dangerous and costly surgeries. He also shares some great tips about four specific areas in your life (diet, exercise, sleep, and stress) that YOU can start working on TODAY to help star...

Psychotherapist Cassy Sanderson from Sanderson Psychological joins us on this episode to talk about mental health. Lots of great, useful info here, plus we talked in depth about taking that first step to getting help if you think you need it, or know someone does.

US Army Ranger veteran Jeff Earley from Coldwell Banker joins me on this episode to talk about VA Home Loans. We talk about the process of getting one, debunk some myths, and much more. If you're a veteran looking to buy a home (or know someone that is), this is a MUST LISTEN episode!

Need to file a claim for veteran's benefits? The best place to start is with a VSO, and it's FREE! Shawnee Young, Director of the Butler County Veterans Services Office, joins us on this episode to talk in depth about the great work they do being advocates for veterans and helping file claims so they can get the benefits they deserve.

We had some guests scheduled this for month that ended up having to popstone until after the first of the year, so IATW Founder Steve Monteleone joins us on this episode to rundown what we have planned after the holiday break, and we also talk about some big events the foundation has planned. The next episode goes live the first Friday of 2024!

Dr. Charles Simkovich from The Concussion Institute in Wexford, PA joins us on this episode to talk about all things related to concussions. We chat about the signs and symptoms, myths, the diagnosis process, and treatment including a revolutionary technique they use at the institute to help patients in their recovery.

Doc Buzz Bryan joins me on this episode to talk in depth about VA health care and benefits. We cover a lot of topics, like how to get enrolled, how to submit a claim, and much more. Doc is a veteran that used to work for the VA in Pittsburgh and now is with the VA in West Palm Beach. He knows his stuff, so if you're a veteran that's not enrolled, or you're having issues with a claim youve filed, t...

We are officially back for Season 2! IATW Founder Steve Monteleone joins me on this Veterans Day Weekend episode to recap the summer, talk about upcoming events still on the calendar for this year, and much more. We also give you the rundown of what to expect for the new season of the podcast! New episodes every Friday!

We wrap up Season 1 live to tape at Shooters in Wexford with lots of guests and topics in this special 80 minute episode.

IATW Founder Steve Monteleone joins us on this week's epsiode to talk about the recent hunting trip to Wyoming, upcoming events, the latest foundation news, our plans for Season 2 of the podcast, and much more!