The Mysteria Podcast

Today I am joined by my friend, Roger Lockshier, to discuss his newly published book, 'SOG: Operation Blackjack and the Mobile Guerrilla Force'. In this podcast, Roger and I discuss his writing process and the challenges associated with his latest literary project. We also discuss the people who were involved in the creation of Operation Blackjack and the men who went on those missions. Roger is a...

Jess St. John is a competitive calisthenics athlete and coach whom I've had the pleasure of working with over the past year. In this podcast we discuss: consistent effort, the relationship between confidence and competency, comfort zone and growth zone, effects of gratitude practices, and the importance of strong social bonds.  Follow Jess on Instagram @jessstjohn and @calisthenicsvancouver Check...

Visual artist Tiko Kerr, lecturer, performer, set designer, art director, and activist is based in Vancouver, Canada. He’s been awarded numerous public commissions, written about extensively and has exhibited in respected galleries over the course of his 40-year career. His practice explores perception utilizing chance and improvisation in a multiplicity of materials and methodologies. Among Kerr’...

I am joined once again by my friend, Brandon Tucker. He previously set the Guinness World Record for most pull ups in 24 hours and is the current record holder for Most Bar Muscle Ups in 24 hours. We discuss many topics in this podcast including: goal-setting, discipline, interacting with social media, and his new venture into CrossFit. Follow him on Instagram @tucker1_brandon To support the podca...

Dr. Landsberg is the Medical Director of Renal Transplantation, and Physician Leader and Division Head for the St. Paul's Hospital Renal Program. He was the founder of the St. Paul's Hospital Renal Transplant program, and has been instrumental in its growth and development. He is clinically active in pre-transplant, post-transplant and in-hospital transplant care, as well as participating in the c...

Amanda is a Relationship Coach who helps teens, individuals, and couples create secure relationships within themselves and with each other. Her favourite - and most impactful - tool to use is the Enneagram, which deepens awareness, understanding, and compassion so that we all can continue to foster meaningful connections in our day to day lives, moment by moment. www.enneagraminrelationship.com In...

Steph Sia is a 33-year old creative based in Vancouver, Canada. She is a podcaster, YouTuber, hobby chef, world traveler, and an internationally-awarded pole dancer. Basically an all around creative person. In her spare time, Steph likes to host dinner parties, wine and dine, and is a competitive and professional pole dancer. Stripped by SIA is a weekly podcast that brings to light the experiences...

Jess St. John is a competitive calisthenics athlete and coach whom I've had the pleasure of working with over the past several months. In this podcast we discuss: posting to social media, how the environment affects your perspective, journalling and meditation techniques, and using the Placebo Effect to your advantage. Follow Jess on Instagram @jessstjohn and @calisthenicsvancouver Check out her w...

It is with great pleasure that I welcome back a good friend of mine to the podcast, Mathew Sloan. Mathew and I discuss a variety of topics including: the philosophy and psychology of music, the impact that music that has on the individual and the collective, dealing with haters, Mathew's personal approach to writing and performing music, and of course, some tangents and many laughs. Follow Mathew...

This is the debrief of my time attending the Special Operations Association Reunion (SOAR) in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this podcast, I have been fortunate to speak to multiple members of MACV-SOG including: John Stryker Meyer, Roger Lockshier, Dale Hanson, and Jim Jones-Shorten. There are no words to describe my gratitude to have been invited to attend the reunion, it was truly a life changing experi...

We continue the conversation with Jim Shorten covering the incredible adventures that he has experienced throughout his life. We start where we left off from last episode - discussing MACV-SOG. Continuing on to discuss: One-Zero School, his time as a ParaRescue Jumper, including his time with NASA for the first three shuttle landings, his rescue involvement in the Mt. St. Helen's Eruption, his pro...

Jim Shorten served in the US Navy, the US Army, and the US Air Force. In this podcast, Jim and I discuss his upbringing, his eventual entrance into Special Forces and his time serving as the Team Leader (One-Zero) for Reconnaissance Team (RT) Delaware for MACV-SOG. We discuss many of the operations that he was involved in with the A-Team and eventually MACV-SOG, including one rescue mission (Brigh...

Discussing The River Principle: overcoming obstacles by flowing around them. To support the podcast, LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE. Thank you. https://www.themysteriapodcast.com/ @themysteriapodcast @mysteria_fit

Steph Sia is a 33-year old creative based in Vancouver, Canada. She is a podcaster, YouTuber, hobby chef, world traveler, and an internationally-awarded pole dancer. Basically an all around creative person. In her spare time, Steph likes to host dinner parties, wine and dine, and is a competitive and professional pole dancer. Stripped by SIA is a weekly podcast that brings to light the experiences...

Discussing the Marcus Aurelius quote, "Let each thing you would do, say or intend be like that of a dying person." To support the podcast, LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE. Thank you. https://www.themysteriapodcast.com/ @themysteriapodcast @mysteria_fit

Jess and I discuss developing and manifesting a winning mindset, her experiences as a woman in a male dominated sport, cold water exposure, and a few tangents for good measure! Follow Jess St. John on Instagram: @jessstjohn @calisthenicsvancouver I've been an athlete since the age of 6, starting out as a gymnast. I first competed at age 10 and switched to competitive cheerleading at age 13. My dri...

- Discussing the Outlaw's Trio: (i) skill, (ii) luck, (iii) dash of stupidity, as it relates to performance.  - Brief discussion of Degree of Difficulty as a measure for athletic greatness. 

Polina is a Ukrainian refugee who relocated to Vancouver, Canada in 2022. Her experiences and insight from the Russian invasion of her homeland are eye opening and enlightening. She offers a valuable perspective on the many rights and privileges that many Canadians don't think about - or even worse, take for granted. It was a pleasure to speak with her and to listen to her plans as a young woman t...

I met Mathew a few months ago and we became fast friends over our mutual love of music. Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Mathew's musical journey began as a child when he became infatuated with the sound and mechanics of music and the musical instruments themselves. Into his teen years and adulthood, he began to focus attention towards acoustic guitar and the flamenco, blues, and country genres. In t...

Today's podcast is with my MMA instructor, Coach Sal. Sal owns and operates Clinch MMA in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. We discuss a wide range of topics centred around how the skills and attributes one learns from training combat sports can be utilized to live a rewarding and fulfilling life. He sets the standard everyday and relentlessly pursues excellence for himself and his students.  Coac...

I am joined once again by my friend, Brandon Tucker. He previously set World Records for most pull ups in 24 hours and most muscle ups in 24 hours. We discuss many topics in this podcast including: setting goals, discipline, universal laws, humility, social media, humour, honesty, and gratitude to name a few. Follow him on Instagram @tucker1_brandon To support the podcast, LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, RA...

This is the second of two episodes with Dale Hanson, discussing his book, Born Twice: Memoir of a Special Forces SOG Warrior.  Dale Hanson is an accomplished sculptor who has led a life of adventure and enjoyed numerous accomplishments. He is a black belt martial artist, author, a pilot of fixed wing and glider airplanes, has flown aerobatics and is a Special Forces underwater diver. He is a disab...

This is the first of two episodes with Dale Hanson, discussing his book, Born Twice: Memoir of a Special Forces SOG Warrior.  Dale Hanson is an accomplished sculptor who has led a life of adventure and enjoyed numerous accomplishments. He is a black belt martial artist, author, a pilot of fixed wing and glider airplanes, has flown aerobatics and is a Special Forces underwater diver. He is a disabl...

'Training Series' episode III. In today's episode we discuss: - Tuning out the noise. - Controlling the internal environment to adapt to any external environment. - Refocusing your energy. - 'Power To The Music'. - Control your emotions, don't let them control you. To support the podcast, LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE. Thank you. https://www.themysteriapodcast.com/ @themysteriap...

It is with great pleasure that I welcome back Roger Lockshier for a third episode. We discuss his experiences to adjusting to civilian life upon returning home from Vietnam and in the decades that followed. His insights help us understand some of the effects that war has on a soldier and provides context as to how individuals and institutions can provide greater support for our veterans.  Roger Lo...