The Rooftop Podcast

The train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio has forever changed the lives of the people in that sleepy little town. But, the final outcome of what happens and how this town recovers, and our nation responds to it is yet to be determined. One thing is certain, as is often the case in large events, the story of the mass media vs the stories being told at the local level are not t...

The recent testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the botched Afghanistan withdrawal captured the attention of America. But what, if anything, can come from it? What can we learn? What can you take for the movements you’re building and influence strategically? Join us on the Rooftop as we break down the testimony, what went right, what went wrong, but most of all…what these lessons me...

Politics is a peculiar animal, and that’s no exception when it comes to the abandonment of our Afghan allies, following the collapse of Kabul in mid August 2021.   Almost a year and a half after those terrible events, the House Foreign Affairs Committee is finally holding a public hearing on March 8, at 10 AM ET about this foreign policy nightmare and what needs to be done.   Now is the time for v...

If you were hit with a life-threatening illness that rocked your world into a tailspin, would you be able to find your way back to service…back to higher purpose?! In this “Rooftop Scar Series” episode you’ll see how Rooftop Leader Billy Adams navigated unimaginable health hurdles to become a voice for the voiceless, animals being poached in Africa and beyond. You don’t want to miss this one! Join...

In the fast-paced arena of Operation Pineapple Express and Last Out - Elegy of a Green Beret, people often ask me about the origins of Rooftop Leadership. I think it’s time to go back to that story of leading people to the Rooftop and the four pillars that support that kind of work. Join Rooftop Nation! Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor...

It’s been an amazing journey over the last six years to bring “Last Out” to America. But, this 2023 tour is unlike anything I ever expected. With the tour officially kicked off, give this podcast a listen and you’ll see why you need to move heaven and earth to get to this play, and learn about the leadership attributes we need most from you in this time of Churn!   Join Rooftop Nation!       Websi...

It’s been an amazing journey over the last six years to bring “Last Out” to America. But, this 2023 tour is unlike anything I ever expected. With the tour officially kicked off, give this podcast a listen and you’ll see why you need to move heaven and earth to get to this play and discover the leadership attributes we need most from you in this time of Churn!   Join Rooftop Nation!  Website: https...

What an honor it was to perform Last Out in the historic Steppenwolf Theater. I thought I would take a few moments to share some thoughts with you  about the leadership journey and what it means to all of us to chase our dreams! Enjoy    Join Rooftop Nation!  Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottm...

This week on the #RooftopPodcast I'm overcoming my own resistance. A lot of us have suffered over the last few years - even more so after the withdrawal from Afghanistan. We have to get back up no matter how bad the blow was that caused us to stumble or fall. We have to get back up, stay engaged, and make an impact in spite of resistance. I hope you'll listen in on this raw episode to not only hel...

Did we learn anything from 9-11-2001? More importantly, did we learn anything from the events leading up to 9-11-2001? For months, prior to the attacks, the leader of the Afghan Resistance Movement, Ahmad Shah Massoud tried over and over again to warn the U.S. and the West of an impending attack by al Qa’ida. His warnings were ignored as he continued his fight against them and the Taliban with alm...

This week on the #RooftopPodcast we have two very special episodes. Today, we're talking about some Rooftop points to help you navigate the churn you may face in 2023. This coming year there is going to be a high degree of churn and tension inside your mind and body. You have to battle the churn and the internal resistance you may be feeling, you're meant to be where you are. Sit back and settle i...

How do you take a group of combat veterans, most of them with no acting experience, and build a world class theater production that serves as an emotional breaching tool for opening hard hard conversations around modern war. You bring in Director and Actor Karl Bury - Give this hard hitting episode a listen and you’ll see why…and gain some gold for truth in your own life while you’re at it.   Join...

On this week’s #RooftopPodcast I had the opportunity to sit by the fire pit with my close friend - Wes. Wes and I have known each other for over 6 years now and have worked together on many different projects in a range of different arenas. During this episode, Wes shares his backstory of the trials and tribulations that he has overcome to get to where he is today - showing that his degree of regi...

On this week’s #RooftopPodcast I’m taking a look at 2022 from high ground. This time of year is rare – you’re given the opportunity to reflect on what you went through, and what’s to come. Join me as I share from my perspective where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going with Rooftop Leadership, The Heroes Journey, and Last Out.   Join Rooftop Nation!  Website: https://www.rooftopleaders...

What is resistance? Steven Pressfield refers to it as the negative energy and self-sabotage that gets between you and your goals. We all have to battle resistance - whether it is internal with self-sabotage or it is external with the churn. But as Rooftop Leaders, it is very important that we learn to overcome that resistance. By doing so, you will be able to help others battle their own resistanc...

Our veterans are the moral compass of our nation, but this Veterans Day so many of them are facing moral injuries and challenges that we need to address as a unified society. This episode breaks it down. I'll see you on the Rooftop, Scott   Join Rooftop Nation!     Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooftopLeadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

A major focus of the #RooftopPodcast is to share best practices for building movements that lead to increased trust and output in our society. Robert Putnam calls it “the upswing” and that’s what we’re here to do... to operationalize the upswing across our society. This interview with humanitarian Ben Owen will not only change your perspective on overcoming struggle and re-integrating it into what...

This week on the ‘What’s Your Pineapple Express?’ series, Scott had the honor of sitting down and speaking with an incredible leader – Jason Howk. Jason leads a non-profit organization called Global Friends of Afghanistan and has continued doing amazing work while keeping Afghanistan at the forefront. Join us this week as Jason shares his many years of experience in Afghanistan, gives us insight i...

What’s your Pineapple Express? This is the question Scott is asking everyone after the creation of Operation Pineapple Express in August of 2021. A group of veterans took a stand when no one else was coming - they saw the moral injury the withdrawal from Afghanistan was going to cause and knew something needed to be done. As we continue talking about Afghanistan, we are going to start broadening o...

This week on the 'OPE: One Year Later' series, we are continuing our extended conversation on the collapse of Afghanistan and where we go from here. I’m reaching out to you and connecting with the prominent voices involved in the long war in Afghanistan as well as its future. Afghan voices, in many cases, have been muzzled and their voices are not heard. Our focus is to give them a platform to spe...

This week on the 'OPE: One Year Later' series, Scott had the opportunity to sit down with another incredible and experienced individual, Lieutenant General Sami Sadat. Over the last year, many of our veterans and citizens have asked "what was the point?" in reference to Afghanistan. It has been very hard to process the loss and impact under the shadow of the withdrawal and abandonment. But as a fo...

 21 years after the attacks of 9.11.2001, America is still reeling from the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and the wholesale abandonment of our allies. It’s more important than ever that we not forget the lessons of 9.11.2001. Not just because of the moral imperative, and of the numerous sacrifices made by so many, but because of the likelihood that this failed withdrawal follows us home and...

This week on the 'OPE: One Year Later' series, Scott was given special the opportunity to sit down with another individual who has been doing incredible work since the US abandonment of Afghanistan, and is currently on the ground there continuing aid - Legend. Legend is an Afghan-American who came to the United States just a few days before the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. He later serve...

This week on the ‘OPE: One Year Later’ series, Scott had the honor of sitting down with Hasina Safi and Kelley Currie. Hasina has served as the former Minister of Women’s Affairs in Afghanistan and Kelley as a former US Representative and the former Ambassador for Women’s Global Affairs. Once they connected, they began working closely together in their efforts to help Afghan women. And since the U...

This week on the ‘OPE: One Year Later’ series, Scott is joined by Stacy "Duke" Gentile, Travis Peterson, and Thomas Kasza all former or current military service members who have continued fighting behind the scenes for our #AfghanAllies and veteran community since the collapse of Afghanistan in August 2021. These men took action when our government and senior military officials refused to honor th...