The Scott Mann Podcast

This week Scott sits down with longtime friend Rickie Richey, the founder of telecommunications company Altaworx as well as Telecomm for Vets. Together they discuss storytelling and Rickie's life changing journey from being 290 pounds with no triathlon experience to completing seven Ironmans. Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authent...

This week Scott sits down with a very special return guest, nonprofit founder, entrepreneur and veteran advocate, Elisha "Perk" Perkins. While conducting combat operations on her third tour in Afghanistan, Perk's vehicle was struck by an IED which left her with severe lower body injuries and likely caused three separate bouts with cancer...all of which she has beaten. She has worked extensively wi...

This week Scott sits down with renowned storyteller, theater director and actor, and coach Jason Cannon to further explore the power of storytelling and theater. Find out more about Jason's work at www.jasoncannon.art Find out more about Scott and Jason's new play 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express at www.tfpineapple.org/11days Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to in...

In this solo episode Scott discusses the infamous strategy of using powerpoint in your company to deliver vision statements and information...and why it is making your employees fall asleep or dive into their phones. There is a solution... Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The S...

This week, while Scott is performing his one-man play 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express in New York City, he looks back at some powerful moments from the first year of the podcast as he looks towards 2026 and the theme of "The Generosity of Scars." In this episode are segments from episodes with Retired Green Beret Romy Camargo, country music legend Craig Morgan, Hollywood actor Ga...

This week Scott sits down with acclaimed story coach, Michael Davis, who has coached executives, military veterans and TEDx speakers on the way to hone and present their stories for authentic influence...including Scott himself. Together they dive into the power of storytelling in both commercial and personal settings. Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and you...

For the first episode of 2026, Scott sits down with LA-based actor and US Navy Veteran Josh Berduo to talk about the power of the arts on healing. To find out more about Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret as it tours in 2026, please visit: www.tfpineapple.org Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/...

This week, to mark the end of 2025, Scott welcomes a very special guest, his bride of 30 years Monty Mann. Not only is she the force behind Scott's work, the mother to three incredible boys, but also serves as the Vice President of Rooftop Leadership and served for decades as a US Army Special Forces wife. To find out more about the program Monty mentions with Scott called Take the Mic, please vis...

This week Scott sits down (again) in the podcast's first repeat guest with Dr Diego Hernandez, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and coach who has focused on trauma and PTSD. Together they discuss storytelling and the arts as a path towards healing. To find out more about Doc's work visit: www.docdiego.com Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own stor...

This week, Scott looks towards 2026 with the theme "Generosity of Scars" where our stories are served in the service of others, to unite us rather than divide us--where leaders are ok sharing their struggles and scars. To watch Scott's TEDx talk entitled Generosity of Scars, visit: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM?si=aQmRXYYCWqxjFTm8 To check out Scott's 13-week program he mentions at the end of the e...

This week, US Army Green Beret LTC (ret) Scott Mann, who architected the Village Stability Operations program in Afghanistan and founded Operation Pineapple Express to rescue Afghan allies following the catastrophic withdrawal after 20 years of war...responds to the current administration and emerging narrative lumping all Afghan allies and citizens into terrorists. The Scott Mann Podcast is focus...

This week Scott sits down with CEO of neuroscience company NuCalm, Jim Poole, who has converted decades of clinical science into an easily usable mobile app that helps with stress and sleep management. After decades as a US Army Special Forces officer, the NuCalm app has personally helped Scott navigate the churn and he wanted to present it to the audience for those who may need it. Find out more...

This week Scott sits down with former Division 1 pitcher, Bubba Herrick, who experienced a life-changing event as his heart stopped on the operating table during a routine surgery. His book, Becoming Ready to Die, releases on December 16th and is available for preorder now at the link below: https://a.co/d/cxGgWk1 To find out more about Bubba's coaching and speaking work please visit: www.bubbaher...

This week Scott sits down with accomplished stage actress and long-time Army Special Operations wife, Stacey Heisler, who plays Lynn Patton in the Task Force Pineapple production of LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret. Her portrayal brings to light the often silent struggles our military families go through while their loved ones are deployed to war. To find out more about Last Out, please visit www....

Join Scott as he sits down with country music star @scottyhastingmusic who was shot 10 times during combat operations in Afghanistan. On this #veteransday stories like Scotty's show the enormous sacrifice veterans pay not only during service, but after, and how they can successfully heal and move forward to amazing things. Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and yo...

Join Scott this week for a solo episode on a recent Gallup Poll showing some startling declines in trust in American institutions. Where has the trust gone? What can we do? To reference the 2025 Gallup Poll on confidence in institutions click here: https://news.gallup.com/poll/1597/confidence-institutions.aspx Scott references Robert Putnam's book Bowling Alone: https://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Alon...

Join Scott as he sits down with longtime friend, retired US Army Special Forces team sergeant Lenny Bruce, who has become an accomplished actor and founder of Drop 50 apparel. Together they talk about the power of storytelling for healing oneself and others. Find out more about Lenny's apparel at: https://dropfive0.com/ Visit Task Force Pineapple to find out more about upcoming performances of LAS...

This week Scott sits down with Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia to talk about a career in wildland firefighting as well as leadership and human connection during the wildfires in the LA area. Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting...

This week Scott sits down with client experience expert, keynote speaker and leadership strategist Neen James to discuss her new book, Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business. Her methods are all about real human connection to build deep relationships. To order Neen's book visit: https://neenjames.com/books/#preorder Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop...

This week, Scott sits down with his long time friend and mentor, Bo Eason, a former NFL player who dedicated his life to acting, writing, and, now, coaching others on finding their way through story. Bo is one of the instrumental leaders that helped Scott find his own way after his time in Special Forces. To find out more about Bo, visit: www.boeason.com To check out Bo's book There's No Plan B fo...

This week Scott responds to the churn and rampant division in the nation over the last few weeks. This episode offers practical advice and three applications to YOUR life on how you lead in this time of "shovel fighting" -- a reference to a situation Scott encountered in the villages of Afghanistan while serving as a US Army Special Forces officer. Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to...

This week, Scott is joined by former Delta Force operator, US Army Ranger sniper, Hollywood actor, and author, Tyler Grey, with credits on CBS's SEAL Team, Suicide Squad, and many others. His new book, Forged in Chaos, offers a fresh perspective on mental health--you won't want to miss this conversation. Check out Tyler's new book today: https://a.co/d/eNcJrRh Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop L...

Join Scott as he sits down with Steven Pressfield, the critically acclaimed author of Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, the War of Art and many others. Together they transparently discuss the power of art, turning from amateur to pro, and how to defeat resistance. Find out more about Steve at: https://stevenpressfield.com Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself an...

Join Scott as he sits down with retired US Army LTC Perry Blackburn, one of America's fabled Horse Soldiers made famous on the movie 12 Strong for deploying to Afghanistan in the weeks following 9/11. Today, Perry has gone back to his roots of theater acting and, together, they discuss the power of the arts. To find out more about LTC Blackburn's nonprofit supporting Afghan allies please visit: ww...

Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop!  In this episode, Scott goes solo on the importance of using the arts to tell the stories of your scars and struggles. Veteran...