STR8TALK PODCAST

Allen Sheppard, Gold Star Dad. His son is one of the 22. Or is he? We talk with Allen about his son's apparent suicide Christmas Day 2019 and how he feels the Navy may be covering something up. Listen to Allen fight for current military members and veterans and how he still gets to go fishing with his son, Noah. Allen's contact information posted at his request with his permission ajns1970@gmail.c...

This is the story of Valhalla Ride Project. A cross country motorcycle ride put together because one veteran wanted to give back to the organization that had given so much to him. Hear how MISSION22 helped TJ get out of his Mr. Hyde mindset and become a trained jiu-jitsu fighter, alpaca farmer, and now non-profit founder and CEO.

Dean McMurray found his calling after 24 years of military service. He found it, almost accidentally. deanmcmurray.com militarymedium.com

After an incredible week or so, I felt the need to talk about gratitude and how we tend to over look its significance.

Today, I spent 8 hours with veterans in recovery. It was a very emotional yet fulfilling day. To hear their stories of trauma, addiction, betrayal, growth, education, and life. This is that story.

This is the beginning of my story. Not sure how many parts it will be but this is the first installment. I talk about my drinking days, waking up in strange places, black outs, coming to terms with being an alcoholic, and what got me to my first AA meeting.

Jason was removed from service for work induced asthma. Years later it was discovered that his condition was caused by burn pit exposure. Hear him tell his story of the initial invasion of Iraq, getting discharged, struggling with civilian, and then founding his 501c3, TaskForce20. www.tf20.org email Jason at contact@tf20.org

Travis Landchild served in the Army as a mental health specialist. His stories are incredible, sad, emotional, trying, and sometimes heartbreaking.

WOW!!! Passionate, emotional, raw, real, energetic! This man is the total package. Here his story of deployment, 2 suicide attempts, recovery, and his new mission - spreading awareness to all, not just veterans.

Tonight’s episode is with Army Vet Josh Witt. Hear his story of IEDs, concussions, the suicide of his best friend on his son’s birthday, his darkest day where a mistake saved his life, and what he is doing now to help struggling veterans. JCKustomzCo on FB

His mess is his message. This man's journey from Army brat to army vet, to addict, to published author, Shawn Laurie lays it all out there! His never quit attitude is contagious! Give a listen. Vetlife4life.com FB - Vetlife4life johnnymomedia.com Veteran Mindset 2.0 - available March 9, 2021

From Army Specialist, to homeless addict, to Capitol Hill, James' story is one perseverance and survival.

Today's guest is known as The Flying Dutchman. He was born and raised in Amsterdam, began racing at a young age, won everything he could in Europe, and in 2013 packed all his belongings into a shipping container and moved to the heart of US NHRA DRAG RACING COUNTRY - INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA. Hear Lex's story of triumph, tribulations, and his trademark #NEVERQUIT!

Today's guest is Bob Mohr, former Marine machine gunner, recovering addict, ultra marathon runner. His story is amazing. From Marine infantry to living on the street, reaching out with a phone call and then running a 100 mile race, and finally a HIV positive diagnosis that nearly broke him, Bob lets it all hang out on STR8TALK. This is his story. And it is amazing!

Dogs for our brave, dfob.org, We sit down with Executive Director Christina Kimerle and talk in depth about her program. DFOB uses rescue dogs and trains them to be service dogs for our veterans. DFOB covers all costs associated with the lifetime care of the dog. What a fantastic organization.

Guest today is LtCol Chris "WARMACHINE" Zwetzig. Chris and I served together for maybe 15 years. He was my Navigator on over 50 combat and combat support missions throughout the Middle East. Chris recently retired and had some issues adjusting. Hear what he went through and how he is coping today.

Today's interview is with former Marine wife, battered wife, Fostoria Pierson. She likes to say she went from GED to PHD while getting her ass beat! Her words, not mine. Listen to her struggles, he fear of being with out her kids, her strength to endure nearly 20 years of battery, sodomy, rape, domestic violence, all while the Marines turned a blind eye. Hear how she got away and started over. She...

Today's guest is Josh Link. Army veteran, Air Force communication contractor, disabled vet, small business owner, father and husband.

Once again we talk with Albert Woodin, President of SAVE22.VET. This time, however, we talk about his darkest days of addiction to pain meds. Albert was involved in a motorcycle accident that near amputated his leg. He was very quickly hooked on the pain meds. Luckily, Albert had true friends that were able to be 100% honest with him about his addiction. This is his story.

Hear about one of my absolute worst best missions. Christmas Eve 2011, Afghanistan divert, emergency engine shutdown, flying on 3 engines over Afghanistan, "no reservation" at the INN of Kandahar, no load, no mission, flying empty..... and............VINDICATION! Also a fantastic Christmas meal with my crew!

Today's guest is Racing 4 Heroes Executive Director Brett Morash. Hear how Brett decided to join the Navy, travel the world, and then focus on his humanitarian mission to improve the lives of injured veterans!

Matt talks about the battles in Iraq and the heat in Africa. When he transitioned to Civilian life, he tried his hand at college. That did not go as expected. After years of drinking and battling anxiety and depression, he chose an alternative method of treatment. Listen up!

For those of you who know, this is the story of the coffee pot and how one little coffee pot set my tone for the day. Hear what happened, what I did, and who I met to change my outlook for the entire day.

My great friend Sonja Burketh is actually interviewing me! This is a chance for the listeners to get to know me a little. I am nervous and excited!!! Hope you enjoy!

CMSgt Pauley and I have been friends for some 18 years, Sit down with us as we reminisce about multiple deployments, our friends, our units, our families, and our troubles.