Run For The Wall Podcast

The mission continues in this episode with Cliff "Breecher" Brumels who shares his experience from joining RFTW for the first time to jumping feet first into becoming a "roooot" Quartermaster Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! BE SOCIAL WITH US by writing to pod@rftw.us

RFTW XXXVI Mission Completed. It's time to submit AAR's. Share the good, bad and ugly so we can continue to improve Run For The Wall for years to come. In this episode Boots and Hitch wrap up Season 2 with their experiences on Central and Midway Routes. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Be social with us by writing to pod@rftw.us

Nick "Rich Boy" Hentges joins Boots and Hitch from Hawaii to share 16 consecutive years of experiences with RFTW. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Be social with us. Share your experiences, comments, and questions with us at pod@rftw.us

Mike "Bonehead" Kyzer joins Boots and Hitch to share his journey on all 4 RFTW Roooots (routes) and how he continues to serve those who served. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY!Be social with us. Share your experiences, comments and questions with us at pod@rftw.us

Chaplain Boyce "Brushstroke" McKinney joins Boots and Hitch to share his experiences on the run for over a decade. He is currently serving as Midway Chaplain and NC State Coordinator Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Be social with us. Share your experiences, comments and questions with us at pod@rftw.us

Boots and Hitch discuss The Benevolence Program, a new riding standard, and key fobs and codes. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Be social with us. Share your experiences, comments and questions with us at pod@rftw.us

This episode brings us our very first FNG, Alex Traxler, who will be joining us from Alaska. Our goal is to hear from Alex before the Run, then have him back on after the Run for an AAR. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Share your experiences, questions, and suggestions at pod@rftw.us

Wind Dog joins us once again as the RC for Midway Route. In this episode he shares a little more about Midway traditions and changes for 2026. If you missed his first visit on the podcast and would like to learn more about him and his personal RFTW journey check out the Season 1 episode "Midway Captured My Soul." Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Share your experiences, questions...

The rider formerly known as Leo joins us on the podcast for a again, this time as Sandbox Route Coordinator. What's changed? Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice...

Is it ROOOOT or Route? Jim "Who" McDonough helps us settle it. Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice. Share your experiences, memories and questions by writ...

Join us with special guest John "Turkey" Staub our current Board of Directors President. His door is always open and we are using this as our opportunity to find out more about him and his experiences with Run For The Wall. Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden w...

Have you ever wondered who introduced Boots to RFTW? Well, we have the pleasure of sitting with Mr. Ross Curry himself. With 20+ years of experience with RFTW he has many stories to share with us. Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to...

244 Days to kickstands up and registration opens tomorrow! It's officially time to get to know the Route Coordinators for 2026. In this episode we have Southern Route Coordinator, David "Buzz" Mullen. Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported u...

Each year we gather for a day of service at the Angel Fire Reunion. In this episode we give you an inside look with Boots live on location. Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Run For The Wall Podcast. We are kicking this year off with a powerful story of music, memory, and mission. Boots and Hitch are excited to introduce each of you to Joey Lokker who wrote an original song for Run For The Wall, a moving tribute to those who were KIA, remain MIA, or endured as POW's. Link to song: https://rftw.us/download/run_for_the_wall_joey_lokker.mp3...

May has come and gone, RFTW XXXV made it to Mission Complete, you're back home, now what? Boots and Hitch discuss experiences from this year's Run and talk about what's next. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Share your stories, experiences, questions and suggestions at pod@rftw.us

Welcome to episode 17 of the Run For The Wall Podcast. This will be the final episode before we go kickstands up in Ontario. Bernadette "Flat Tire" Staples (FNG Coordinator) will be sharing a host of information as we prepare to gather for this year's mission in honor of Vietnam veterans. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! We want to hear about your experiences on The Run this...

Welcome to episode 16 of the Run For The Wall Podcast. In this episode Jim and Gwyn Frost/The Mayor and First Lady, will talk to us about their positions and experiences with Run For The Wall. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY!Share your experiences, questions and suggestions at pod@rftw.us

Welcome to episode 15 of the Run For The Wall Podcast. In this episode Ed Wehner, DMV area Coordinator, will talk to us about the new ending point for our coast to coast routes. If you're able to watch the video version of this episode you will be able to view the presentation as he explains it. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Share your experiences, questions and suggestions at pod@r...

Welcome to episode 14 of the Run For The Wall Podcast. In this episode we have the pleasure of hosting Corey Lederer, from our BoD and his father-in-law, Wendall Pelham who are a Gold Star family. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Share your experiences, questions and suggestions at pod@rftw.us

Welcome to episode 13 of the Run For The Wall Podcast. In this episode you have the pleasure of joining us as we discuss an array of topics to include what the different color hats mean that you will see people wearing in Ontario and on The Run. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY!Share your experiences, questions and suggestions at pod@rftw.us

Welcome to episode 12 of the Run For The Wall Podcast. In this episode we have Ed "Wind Dog" Brundage who has recently stepped into the role of Midway Route Coordinator. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Share your experiences, questions and suggestions at pod@rftw.us

Welcome to episode 11 of the Run For The Wall podcast. In this episode we have Leo "No Road Name" Rachmel who is the 2025 ARC for Sandbox Route and Road Guard Captain for Midway Route. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Share your experiences, questions and suggestions with us at pod@rftw.us

Welcome to episode 10 of the Run For The Wall podcast. In this episode we have the pleasure of sitting with Sonia "Old Girl" Ammann who has over 20 years of experience with RFTW and is an Ambassador extraordinaire. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Don't forget to share your experiences, questions and suggestions with us at pod@rftw.us

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to episode 9 of the Run for the Wall podcast. In this episode we have our very own Director of Merchandise, Alan “Xbox” Steiner. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY! Don't forget to share your experiences, questions and suggestions with us at pod@rftw.us