Top Game Podcast

Episode 10 brings one of the hardest working SNCOs in our OccFld into the spotlight and outside of his comfort zone. A former grunt and lat mover, Top Jerome's dedication and perseverance have enabled him to play "catch up" in such a challenging and technical field. From his studies as a heritage language student at DLI to his multiple deployments as a SNCOIC, he touches on some of his formative e...

In Episode 9 of Top Game, your host sits down with none other than MSgt Samuel Octavius Carter, the 2651 OccFld Specialist. In the conversation, the topics range from lessons learned in trust and friendship, the value of a healthy home life, and the reasons why sometimes, "It Takes A Marine" to thrive in this lifestyle.

In episode 8, MSgt Scoggins, the 2600 OccFld Specialist, sits down with your host to highlight the complexity behind balancing the needs of the occupational field with the needs of the Marine Corps. He articulates in detail his approach to "crowdsourcing" subject matter expertise down to the LCpl level as well as the importance of having those perspectives at the ready when engaged with leadership...

At the request of many, Sgt Eric Moreno is our first NCO guest. Initially nervous and understandably so, he sits down with your host to discuss some of the challenges faced by an older Marine still at the front end of his career. In his interview, he not only covers his perspective as a team leader, but the importance of establishing positive working relationships with the supported unit. 

SgtMaj George Garcia III sits down with your host to discuss the challenges of the 8999 community to "keep the promise," his decision to walk away from his Occ Field, and the importance of always being ready.

Episode 5 with MGySgt Orlando Reyes is our first step outside of the 26XX field. A logistician by trade, he sits down with your host to discuss the obstacles he's been able to overcome and some he is still contending with. We covered everything from the challenges of recruiting duty to his very personal suicide attempt and his personal redemption and vindication through his efforts to communicate...

Your host takes you through some of the motivation behind the Top Game podcast and lines out a snapshot of things to come.

MSgt Chris Thomason sits down with your host to discuss the unique perspective of the "re-tread," life outside the Marine Corps and what ultimately brought him back to active duty.

MSgt Darry Cross and his wife, Joyce, sit down with your host and reflect upon a life shared in the Marine Corps.

Radio reconnaissance and MARSOC veteran, GySgt Chris Sonnabend sits down with your host to reflect on lessons learned in the Marine Corps.