The Rising Son Podcast

In this episode, Dean discusses the value of writing actual letters and how it's a lost art that we should revitalize.

In this episode, Dean tells the story of when he met the First Lady of the United States (then the Second Lady), Dr. Jill Biden.

In this episode Dean rants about the “Silent Majority” and their obligation to speak out on the things happening in society. 2024 is the year of F### You.

Welcome to Sea Stories! In this episode Dean talks about his first visit to the Navy Recruiting Office! Thanks goodness for BM2 Garcia! More Sea Stories coming soon!

Welcome back to The R-Check! In this episode Dean discusses what it means to lead a life of significance. Impact, family, love, regret. All of these topics are addressed.

Erica Keels is a remarkable individual with a life full of diverse experiences. As a devoted single mother, she pours her heart into raising her children, providing love and guidance with unwavering dedication. Her journey in the Navy spans an impressive 22 years, reflecting her discipline, commitment, and sense of duty as a Navy Chief in the JAG Corps. Beyond her military career, she finds solace...

Erica Keels is a remarkable individual with a life full of diverse experiences. As a devoted single mother, she pours her heart into raising her children, providing love and guidance with unwavering dedication. Her journey in the Navy spans an impressive 22 years, reflecting her discipline, commitment, and sense of duty as a Navy Chief in the JAG Corps. Beyond her military career, she finds solace...

Tait Fletcher, a native of Northern Michigan, is an actor and executive best known for his roles in Jumangi: Welcome to the Jungle, Breaking Bad, and Westworld, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Bobba Fett. He was also a contestant in 2006 on Season 3 of The Ultimate Fighter. He fought at Light Heavyweight in the UFC and retired from MMA in 2008. Instagram: @taitfletcher Cave Man Coffee Company: ca...

Tait Fletcher, a native of Northern Michigan, is an actor and executive best known for his roles in Jumangi: Welcome to the Jungle, Breaking Bad, and Westworld, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Bobba Fett. He was also a contestant in 2006 on Season 3 of The Ultimate Fighter. He fought at Light Heavyweight in the UFC and retired from MMA in 2008. Instagram: @taitfletcher Cave Man Coffee Company: ca...

Christopher Cook is a federal service academy graduate and has been a serious student of self-defense since 2010. He has been running a shooting performance and self-defense training company since 2019. With over 700 hours of professional firearms training taken and over 1,000 students trained, Chris is passionate about providing the most relevant, realistic, and vetted information possible to hel...

Dan was born in San Jose, California, and enlisted in the Navy on March 3, 1992. After graduating boot camp, he attended Hospital Corpsman (HM) “A” School in San Diego, California. His following duty stations as a general duty corpsman were Naval Hospital San Diego and 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, where he served with three separate infantry units. In September 1998, upon his promotion to...

Dan was born in San Jose, California, and enlisted in the Navy on March 3, 1992. After graduating boot camp, he attended Hospital Corpsman (HM) “A” School in San Diego, California. His following duty stations as a general duty corpsman were Naval Hospital San Diego and 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, where he served with three separate infantry units. In September 1998, upon his promotion to...

Sarah is a LT in the United States Navy and is currently serving as the Surface Warfare Instructor at the University of Virginia NROTC Unit. She was born in Virginia Beach and moved to Maryland where she was raised. Sarah commissioned through the NROTC program at Miami University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Leadership and Public Policy. When n...

Enrique is the CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, LLC. He served for 26 years in the United States Navy. He is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal and other personal awards. He was named Mentor of the Year, and is the recipient of the inaugural 2014 Chief John Dungan Jr. Oceanographer of the Year Award for exceptional leadership. He was also awarded the Arnold Fletcher Award and inducte...

Do your maintenance! In this episode Dean talks about the "On the X" Podcast with Kasey Pipitt, aka The Combat Coach. After listening to his introductory podcast he realized that he had never properly introduced himself to his listeners. While not a full biography, Dean's story sheds some light on the host of The Rising Son Podcast and hopefully will help you to better appreciate the...

The son of a professional photographer in a small Texas town, Aaron was immersed in the creative process from birth. His earliest memories include working in a darkroom with his father, the faint glow of the safelight above as he witnessed images come to life through the development process. From this grew his ability to visualize images and understand the importance of the creative process and th...

Adam Snook is a husband, father, and High School Administrator from Ohio. His story is one of a successful high school and college athlete that went from fit to fat...and back to fit. Adam believes that processes, structures, and habits are the key to achieving desired outcomes. Adam has developed a calendar system that he started using 10 years ago to track his rides and runs, as well as other ph...

Brian served for 8 years as an Active Duty Infantry NCO in the United States Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged he served an additional 5 years as a defense contractor in support of DEA and USASOC counter narcotics/FID operations. Brian has completed several combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He has an equally impressive consulting career and has worked with some of the largest...

Brian served for 8 years as an Active Duty Infantry NCO in the United States Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged he served an additional 5 years as a defense contractor in support of DEA and USASOC counter narcotics/FID operations. Brian has completed several combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He has an equally impressive consulting career and has worked with some of the largest...

Jordan Rice is a wife, mother, and generally a savage woman. Married to her best friend for 10 years, they own a lighting company in her home state of New Mexico, as well as invest in real estate in Texas and Florida. During the peak of a decade of grinding in the business world, Jordan had gotten into some heavy drinking and horrific eating habits. Between this and the birth of her two beautiful...

Ty Jiles is a husband, father, Sailor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor, coach and business owner.  He hails from Rayville, Louisiana and currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida where he is the Command Master Chief at Southeast Regional Maintenance Center. Ty's apparel line, Healthy And Fly (H.A.F.) is a fast-growing style that encourages us to live a health "AF" lifestyle.   Additionally,...

Chris McGrew is a native of the backwoods of Washington State.  A husband, father, and entrepreneur he spent his early years working in the timber industry, paper mills, and even as a bouncer.  For the last 18 years he has navigated warships across thousands of nautical miles of open ocean and restricted waters.  After an accident on his quad where he broke his back, he found heavy...

In this episode Dean challenges his audience to DO HARD SHIT.  He talks about what he's learned through 75 Hard, and his plans for the rest of 2023 including his first book, "HOLD FAST - Lessons in Leadership From a Life At Sea." He continues to explain that he is currently planning a 7-8 day hike from Tokyo to Osaka in April of this year.  The entire adventure will be documented and rel...

Matt Vincent is a 2-time Highland Games World Champion, Author, Podcast Host, Brand Builder, Creator, Adventurer, and all around LUNATIC. He's been building his brand and creating content since 2008 and left his corporate job in 2017.  After retiring from the Highland Games in 2016 due to multiple knee injuries and a total knee replacement.  Matt is singularly focused on creating a life...

Ashley lives in Gilbertsville Pennsylvania, is a wellness entrepreneur, married to her high school sweetheart for 11 years, and a stay at home mom to 3 kiddos - ages 9, 7 and 5.  Once upon a time she was a litigation Paralegal who decided to stay at home with her kids, but found herself looking for more ways to serve and a way to financially contribute to her family. In 2017 she was introduce...