The Interrupted Podcast

On the Eastern Shore of Maryland, September, is a much anticipated month as outdoor enthusiast hit the woods in chase of many game species, but for anglers it is a magical time of the year.  The Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia is home to some of the finest fisheries on the East Coast.  Whether you are chasing Speckled Trout, Drum, Cobia or the famous Rock Fish (Striped Bass) you always will...

Honest story telling is at the core of what the Copeland Creative Team believes. Owner, Caleb Copeland has assembled an All-Star Team of field producers, and together they are pushing the envelope with their skills and creativity in the outdoors space.  They are producing some of the largest and most impactful shows in the outdoor industry like the Crush with Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, Hunt Masters...

As children across the nation are preparing to return to school there are many important questions on the topic of school safety beyond the health concerns that parents need to be asking their children, their children's teachers and administrators.  There are many questions about mental health and the toll the pandemic has had on children.  It is critical that we all prepare now and know the...

On todays show Steve Hallman is joined by the founder of Veterans Club Inc, Jeremy Harrell. Jeremy shares his story of overcoming adversity in childhood and as an adult. After being deployed to Iraq in the U. S. Army Jermey had to confront an internal and external battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Jeremy found the courage to confront difficult circumstances head on and has overco...

Today retired Oak Creek, Wisconsin Police Officer Lt. Brian Murphy shares his story with Steve Hallman. Lt Murphy shares about his time in the Marine Corp and his assignment to the United Nations and then his transition to Law Enforcement in 1990.  Lt. Murphy talks about how his commitment to excellence and preparedness served him as he was the first responding officer to the Sikh Temple massacre...

After an incredible two days at the Total Archery Challenge, the Interrupted Outdoors Team sat down to debrief the 2 days of shooting at the Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania.  John Bennett, Stephen Johnson, and Steve Hallman sit down and talk about the challenging and technical courses they shot over the two days they were at the event. They talk about the importance of taking time with friend...

Simplicity is not a word that many will use to describe the world we now live in. Stress and anxiety is often what is the experience of many who allow the complex to overwhelm.  Understanding process in the key areas of life, like health, finance, relationships, and religion are just a few of the areas guest, Thom Shea discusses on this show.  Thom Shea retired as a Senior Chief after serving in t...

Evil exists in the world.  Rather than put your head in the sand and hope the unthinkable does not strike your community, remember knowledge diminishes fear. Acknowledging that your preparation before, and immediate action during an emergency is directly correlated to the mitigation of casualties. As the nation and the world see an increase in Active Killer attacks it is worth the time to educate...

Childhood poverty is a crisis affecting over 1 billion children worldwide, including over 350 million children living on less than $1.90 a day. While most of us take food, shelter, medical care, and education for granted - rarely appreciating the material abundance we have - these children often go to bed hungry, unsure where their next meal will come from, how they will get help if they are sick,...

Today, Brandon Caton sits down with Steve Hallman to share stories about chasing gobblers in Maryland. They talk about past hunts and get ready for the 2021 season.  They share tactics and discuss ethics while trying to find the words that convey just how much hunting and specifically turkey hunting means to them both.  The Interrupted Podcast Website The Interrupted Podcast Instagram Page Interru...

Becoming a better leader is a mission that we all need to make a priority.  Today, I am joined by Echelon Front team member Codey Gandy.  Codey is a Marine Corps veteran and an Echelon Front instructor for the Field Training Exercise (FTX) program.  In 2015, the New York Times best selling book Extreme Ownership was released by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin and is still challenging men and women ac...

           Tragedy and evil exist in this world and our ability to bounce back from devastating life events is directly correlated to meaning, purpose and satisfaction in life. The trauma that we all endure from living through both tragedy and evil is extremely personal, however the faster we find the courage to surrounded ourselves by a supportive community the sooner we position ourselves to ste...

Living in a time with great unrest, we all need to examine our ability to survive.  Whether it be a natural disaster, a violent encounter, or a silent attack like sleep deprivation, post traumatic stress,  or the guilt and shame of our past we all need to take inventory as to the skills and knowledge we have to press on during difficult times.  My guest today, is (Ret.) Lt. Col. Dave Grossman who...

In a world where so many are seeking their place in it all, entrepreneur Aaron Walker learned early that prioritizing the pursuit of significance increases your impact and value-added to other’s lives ten fold. Aaron founded over a dozen businesses over the last 40+ years and has used his gifts to teach others the value of accountability through Mastermind Groups. After retiring and selling his fi...

In today’s loud and volatile culture, where the events of the entire world can be known and felt with the swipe of a finger across a screen, the future can seem daunting and mysterious, yet - perhaps counterintuitively - we can gain critical insight and perspective by examining the future through the lens of the past. Today, I am joined by Salisbury University Professor Tim Robinson. Tim has been...

On today’s show, I am joined by Timothy “Chachi” Pachasa who is the founder of CAPE Lead and the CAPE Lead Revolution Podcast. Chachi is a 24 year Air Force veteran, and has spent the majority of his career calling in air strikes for Army units.   Chachi created CAPE Lead as a way to bring a modern, common-sense approach to emerging leadership styles, and wants to help leaders go home at the end o...

Have you heard this statement? We are better than this.  Are we? Steve Hallman, host and founder of The Interrupted Podcast shares some thoughts about the current volatile and divisive climate we are experiencing in society. The unrest and uncertainty that we see everyday can be extremely interrupting and cause us to drift off course if we are not committed to discipline, and growing our capacitie...

Merry Christmas! Episode 24 is a special tribute to Melvin Miller, my maternal grandfather. One year ago, I officially kicked off my podcast journey with this first interview of my grandfather, who I call "Pa." We originally planned to do several interviews for a series about his life, but those plans were interrupted, like so many in 2020, when Pa quietly passed away in June. Today you...

One of the greatest weeks every year for a hunter, is the time spent in deer camp with likeminded men and women. Sharing strategies, tactics and taking some time to reminisce about past hunts is by far one of the best parts of camp.  This year Steve Hallman joined a great group of guys, in Maine, for a late season muzzleloader hunt. They took a break mid week to talk about how things were going, h...

Today, I am joined by  Aaron B. Futrell who is a lifelong hunter and angler from Canal Fulton, Ohio. He has a BA in History from The University of Akron and a US Army veteran with tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He is a dedicated family man; he and his beautiful wife Christina have three wonderful children, Cora, William, and Evalina. They all like to spend their time outdoors as well as trave...

Today, I am joined by motivational speaker and the executive director of the Youth Voices Center, Michael Arterberry. Michael shares his personal story with me and provides perspective and insight into how his positive perspective is changing the lives of teenagers all over the country. Michael has designed a program called, "Power of Peace" where he helps young people learn how to resol...

Today, I am joined by Doug Greiner and Bryan Butler who share their story about the “8 Yard Bull Elk.”  This 5th episode of Interrupted Outdoors will not disappoint, as these men share their hunting journey that brought them to a new adventure in the fall of 2019 when the embarked on a do-it-yourself (DIY) Colorado Elk hunt.  Doug and Bryan share their successes and failures as they transitioned f...

Today on the show, I am joined by Wes Woodhouse who is a United States Air Force fighter Pilot and trains everyday to face today’s most potent military threats. Wes Flies the F-15E Strike Eagle.  He has tested and built a satellite that is currently orbiting the Earth, used to calibrate earth-based satellite tracking systems. But these efforts merely face the challenges of today. Wes believes that...

Today, I am joined by Chris Render and Dennis Volpe for a conversation that will most definitely cause you to stop and examine your life and the impact you are having on not only your family but your community.  Chris Render is the founder of My College Success Coach, a company that provides young adults with the proven tools and strategies to make proactive, values based, financially responsible...

Today I am joined by Clay Groton, Andrew Illuminati, and Zach Monroe.  We share hunting stories and talk about our Fall, 2020 season opening dove hunt.  We talk about the highs and lows in the field, mentoring new hunters, the right gun for any hunter, protecting gun rights, wild game cooking, and ethical hunting. Enjoy this cast of characters as we have some great laughs and tackle some serious t...