The Forge

For a lot of us, the holidays hit different. Whether you’re a veteran, a civilian, a parent, single, newly sober, grieving, or just trying to keep it together—this season can amplify everything. On The Forge , we break down what makes the holidays so heavy and how to protect your peace: practical coping strategies, routines that stabilize you, and ways to ask for help without feeling weak. If you’...

🔥 SCRAP METAL — Why Veterans Are Working Jobs They’re Overqualified For | The Forge Podcast Veterans aren’t “broken.” They’re underutilized — and the numbers prove it. In this episode of The Forge, we dig into why so many highly trained vets end up working jobs miles below their real capability… and what it actually feels like to go from life-or-death responsibility to being told how to use Excel...

Every day, 17.5 veterans take their own lives. That's over 6,400 every year. But here's what most people don't know: two-thirds of them were never connected to VA care. The majority aren't the young combat veterans everyone pictures—they're older vets who served decades ago, quietly struggling outside the system. This episode isn't about awareness campaigns or viral statist...

We discuss the housing market, VA loans and what to expect when out looking for homes in today's market. I tease the introduction of my first guest and go over some of the pitfalls we face as veterans and homebuyers.

We're changing things up at The Forge. No more just tech talk—we're going everywhere the conversation needs to go. Starting with the hardest topic: veteran homelessness. Over 32,000 veterans are on the streets tonight. The strongest predictor? Not combat. Not PTSD. Mental illness and addiction that the system fails to address. This episode breaks down: Why billions in funding still leaves...

In this raw and motivational episode, host Joey — a former 11B Infantry soldier turned tech student — dives deep into the gritty reality of life after military service. From the disorienting “What now?” phase to rebuilding discipline without the uniform, Joey shares hard-earned insights on identity, habits, and financial freedom. With humor, honesty, and no sugar-coating, this extended edition add...

In this episode of The Forge, Joey dives deep into the world of AI, IT, and the people shaping our future — both in and out of uniform. He breaks down the top five tech trends of 2025, from AI agents that act as digital co-workers to cybersecurity systems that fight off attacks in real time. Then, he spotlightsthe tools and agents quietly transforming industries behind the scenes — showing how tec...

We talk about veterans, tech, AI, CompTIA certifications and navigating it all together.

This is just me playing around with AI, creating a community for Vets and Civilians to teach and learn together. This is going to be the intro to hopefully a great podcast. If you have knowledge to share, suggestions to help me on my journey, or just some kind words of encouragement....give me a shout. joey_lobos77@icloud.com