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Justin Shealey is a man on a mission. For every step, hike, ride or run he takes out on the trails, he’s looking to leave them cleaner than he found them. He’s the trail trash dirtbag, and he’s talking about that and the proximity he’s seeking to be around other people looking to make a difference in our world. He joins us on this episode of PICK UP THE SIX podcast. Find Justin here --> https://ww...

People in the know call my guest "Cadre DS." And, if you’ve strapped a GORUCK rucksack on your back, you probably know who I’m talking about. DS is on a life mission to keep himself at “ready for whatever” level fitness, and he’s training others as well. That whatever, for him, has meant firefights in combat zones, marshaling aircraft after an earth quake, starting a hotel, and now a new phase of...

John Richards is the co-founder of OneNation Coffee. He's also a Navy EOD specialist, which basically means he gets to blow stuff up. His company, OneNation Coffee, is on a mission to create the highest quality coffee available, from the front lines to the front porch. And like they say they, "have your 6-am." They are also purpose driven through the OneNation Foundation that exists to help vetera...

Reporting from Medal of Honor Day on the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC. Thank you to our friends at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for hosting the event and for partnering with PICK UP THE SIX Podcast for this series of interviews, including conversations with four living Medal of Honor recipients.

Reporting from Medal of Honor Day on the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC. Thank you to our friends at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for hosting the event and for partnering with PICK UP THE SIX Podcast for this series of interviews, including conversations with four living Medal of Honor recipients.

Reporting from Medal of Honor Day on the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC. Thank you to our friends at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for hosting the event and for partnering with PICK UP THE SIX Podcast for this series of interviews, including conversations with four living Medal of Honor recipients.

Reporting from Medal of Honor Day on the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC. Thank you to our friends at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for hosting the event and for partnering with PICK UP THE SIX Podcast for this series of interviews, including conversations with four living Medal of Honor recipients.

Reporting from Medal of Honor Day on the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC. Thank you to our friends at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society for hosting the event and for partnering with PICK UP THE SIX Podcast for this series of interviews, including conversations with four living Medal of Honor recipients.

It's estimated that there is north of 10-million metric tons of plastic being dumped into the ocean across our planet. It's a real problem that is having an impact, not just on the creatures that call the sea home, but on all of us. So, what can we do about it to PICK UP THE SIX for the planet? Tom Mullikin joins the show, again, to talk about efforts that he’s a part of, including his recent trip...

We got a text last week from my friend Eric Hohman, you remember Eric, he was a recent guest on the show and he’s an Air Force combat controller who was running for Congress in Texas. He said, you have to connect with Connor Mathews, “he’s a fist dropping CCT who is climbing the ladder in the MMA world.” So no more, Eric. Connor “The Controller” Mathews joins the show, fresh off of his fifth profe...

Let’s face it, even with gas prices on the rise, or after two-years of a global pandemic, life, for the most part, for most of us, can still be pretty damn comfortable. So, it’s on us to seek discomfort, if we believe that those moments of discomfort can help sharpen our blade. I know I believe that, and I know my guest today does as well. His name is Jason McCarthy, and he’s a veteran (having spe...

On August 3rd, 2014, Jerry Gass laid down his life while serving our nation. He was built to be in the Army, and that showed by his actions on combat deployments as a Special Forces sniper and medic. Today, we get to know Jerry in the words of his wife Nancy. A Gold Star spouse, Nancy says she hit rock bottom after Jerry died. But, an organization found her and picked up her six, and now she’s pay...

Our guest today is Steve Gonzalez, better known as "Gonzo." He’s a retired Navy SEAL, who had a bit of an uncommon path to get there. Gonzo is a combat veteran and his awards include two Bronze Stars for Valor, among many others. Now, he’s part of a powerful team at Force Blue, who’s mission is to unite the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine conservation for the bett...

The mission of PICK UP THE SIX Podcast is to share stories about the men and women among us who go above-and-beyond to PICK UP THE SIX through SERVICE BEFORE SELF, STRENGTH OF PURPOSE and COMMUNITY IMPACT. We’ve been at it for 1-year and so, on this special episode we’re taking a look back at some highlights from the last year. I’m joined by some guys that I know are always picking up the six. For...

Eli Crane has raised his hand for service before. As a Navy SEAL he’s been tasked with carrying out our country’s work across the globe. After that chapter of his life, he took a leap of faith in starting a company called Bottle Breacher by making bottle openers out of .50 caliber brass. Now, he’s raising his hand again and running for Congress. Let’s get after it with Eli on this episode of PICK...

This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. Maybe you’ve heard that before. Maybe you’ve seen it recited on the screen, like in Full Metal Jacket. Or, maybe you’re a Marine and you’ve said it yourself. Either way, those words were penned by a Marine General named William H. Rupertus. Our guest today is his granddaughter, and she joins us with her co-author of a new book called...

Ron Zaleski keeps his feet firmly planted on the ground. Literally. Since 1972 he’s been shoeless, after vowing to forgo footwear as a memorial to his fallen brothers during Vietnam. His shoeless journey has taken him across the United States through his mission with the Long Walk Home foundation. Kick ‘em off and join us for this episode of PICK UP THE SIX Podcast.

Daniel Ritchie was born without arms. Let that sink in. He remembers drawing into himself because people judged him. Until one day that changed his life, and through faith he has been unlocked. Let’s meet Daniel on this episode of PICK UP THE SIX podcast.

Eric Hohman has been on the front lines before. As an Air Force Combat Controller he was tasked with hunting down terrorists, and as a Special Operator he has been awarded the Bronze Star with Valor. He’s aiming to serve on yet another front line, and we get to know Eric on today’s PICK UP THE SIX Podcast. -- See more about Eric at www.erichohman.com and his efforts through the 1st There Foundatio...

Devastation in a matter of moments. The roof of the local fire department, ripped from the building. A community left unrecognizable to people who have lived there for their entire lives. This was reality in Mayfield, Kentucky after deadly tornadoes ripped through multiple states, including right on top of their town. Our guest today is Jeremy Creason, and he was there for it all. He is the Chief...

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Jeff Forrester is one of those guys that when you met him you say, “this guy gets it.” He admits he lost his way, but through hard work and the Grace of God, he got back on track. We’re talking about putting the work in for endurance, including his recent trip up 29,029 feet, on today’s PICK UP THE SIX Podcast.

Chris O’Toole is a soldier. It’s who he is, to his core. We have an incredibly deep conversation about service before self, and the imagery of what he saw, and what he was asked to do on deployment in Iraq, it is humbling. Here’s what we love about this episode today; he is a prime example of why we started this podcast nearly a year ago, to share stories of the men and women among us who have gon...

On June 8, 2005 Barb Allen got the knock at the door. The last knock that any military spouse or family ever wants to receive. Her story, while similar to others because of that knock, is so incredibly unique. It’s not an easy one to listen to, but we’re not always here for easy. She is talking service and sacrifice, and her commitment to American patriotism through it all, on this episode of PICK...

We’ve been on a mission recently to introduce you to a handful of female fighter pilots. Some, like Samantha “Combo” Weeks and Sharon “Betty” Preszler were first in their fields, Combo in the Thunderbirds, and Preszler a fighter pilot pioneer. Today we’re talking to Vanessa “Siren” Mahan, and we get real about her service, the good moments, and those that are heavy and need to be talked about. We...