The Battle Between Podcast

Real People. Real Battles. No Bullshit. In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Pendley, 1stSgt USMC (Ret.), to talk about what 23 years in the Marine Corps actually costs a man long after the uniform comes off. This isn’t a war story podcast. This is a raw conversation about leadership, identity, injury, survivor’s guilt, purpose, and the internal battles that follow many veterans home after a l...

Retired Navy SEAL Floyd McLendon Jr returns to the Battle Between Podcast to discuss leadership, public service, and why he believes service didn’t end when the uniform came off — it simply came home. In this episode, Floyd and Jeff discuss leadership under pressure, restoring trust in local government, the importance of clear governance and communication, and why communities thrive when the right...

There’s a quiet war most people never talk about—the fight between comfort and growth, between who you were and who you’re becoming. In this episode my good friend, BJ Harrison breaks down his journey and the discipline, accountability, and internal standards required to move forward when excuses are easier than effort. This isn’t a motivational talk—it’s a grounded conversation about ownership, p...

This week on The Battle Between, we sit down with Tracy Lynn Curry, founder of DOC Cares and its flagship initiative, the Dreams Experience Academy. Based in Dallas, the program is dedicated to empowering underserved youth through music, mentorship, and education. Drawing from his own journey of resilience and reinvention, The D.O.C. now focuses on giving the next generation the tools to dream big...

This week on The Battle Between, I sit down with my brother Brandon Skinner — not just to share stories, but to unpack the battle-scarred journey that shaped us both. We’re brothers by blood, but for a long time, we lived in two different worlds. Separated by six years, different paths, and our own personal wars, connecting wasn’t always easy. But now, as grown men with scars and stories, we’ve co...

This week on The Battle Between , we’re joined by a powerhouse of purpose, grit, and transformation—legendary Navy SEAL veteran, speaker, author, and mental conditioning coach, Floyd McClendon Jr . His journey spans from the South Side of Chicago to global battlefields, boardrooms, and the halls of public office. With 25 years in the U.S. Navy—including 15 as a SEAL—he's faced battles that tested...

This week on The Battle Between, we're joined by a true warrior in every sense of the word. A retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 with 28 years of service, Quint Avenetti brings a lifetime of experience forged through combat, mentorship, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. From humble beginnings in a small adobe home to leading in some of the Marine Corps most technical and high-pressu...

On this episode of The Battle Between, we’re sitting down with Geoffrey Lyons—a fourth-generation Rockwall native, U.S. Army veteran, and unapologetic marketing and sales powerhouse. Geoff brings his signature bold energy and passion for service, shaped by some of life’s fiercest battles—from surviving 33 days in the hospital with COVID to pushing through the pain of shingles while deployed in Syr...

This week on The Battle Between, we sit down with an extraordinary guest whose journey is nothing short of powerful. Rick Johnson, a man who’s battled addiction, ran away from home at 16, and turned his life around to become a top-producing real estate consultant and a dedicated mentor. With 32 years of sobriety under his belt, Rick brings raw honesty and lived experience to the mic—sharing not ju...