Veteran Made with Carey Kight

In this sobering episode of Veteran Made, Drew Billings, a former EOD technician and current GM of Anthem Snacks, lays bare the harsh realities of military service and the crushing disappointment of unfulfilled expectations. Drew’s candid account of his time in the Air Force and Army is a stark reminder that not every service member gets to fulfill their combat aspirations. His heartbreaking admis...

In this special episode of Veteran Made, Carey Kight interviews Mark Holtzman , an aerial photographer who has captured iconic images of military flyovers at the Rose Bowl for over 15 years. Holtzman’s journey began in 2009 when he serendipitously photographed a B-2 bomber flying over the stadium during the national anthem. This image, which went viral and earned international recognition, sparked...

In this captivating episode of Veteran Made, two old friends, Carey Kight and Ryan Kutscher, dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and creative pursuits. Their conversation is a masterclass in learning by doing, challenging the conventional wisdom that success comes from accepting the advice of professors and executives at face value. Ryan’s journey from advertising to launching his own bee...

In this intimate and candid conversation, Aaron Love, a recently retired Air Force Pararescueman, shares his challenging journey transitioning from a 22-year military career to civilian life with his friend Carey Kight. Aaron opens up about the profound mental and emotional shifts required to adapt to a world without the structure, purpose, and camaraderie that defined his military experience. He...

This episode of Veteran Made features a conversation with Trevor Spiers, a Marine Corps veteran and co-founder of oo-Lah , an RTD (ready-to-drink) beverage company. The discussion delves into the importance of building genuine relationships in business as opposed to superficial networking. Trevor emphasizes how leveraging real connections and shared experiences, particularly those from military se...

In this thought-provoking episode of Veteran Made, host Carey Kight welcomes back Pat Montgomery, founder of KC Cattle Company and Valor Provisions, in a discussion that serves as a call to action for citizens to become more engaged in their communities, support local agriculture, and make informed decisions that align with their values, ultimately contributing to a stronger, more resilient Americ...

In this thought-provoking episode of Veteran Made, host Carey Kight interviews author David Rose about his latest novel published by Dead Reckoning Collective, Screaming Eagles Wings, and delves into the deeper cultural implications of storytelling rooted in personal experience. Rose, a former Marine who served in Iraq, discusses how his book aims to counter the prevailing narrative about the Iraq...

In this compelling episode of Veteran Made , Maggie Malek , CEO of Crispin , shares her journey from the military to the top of the advertising industry. Joining the Army Reserves after 9/11, Maggie credits the military with saving her life and providing the structure she needed during a challenging time. Her experience in the Army Reserves, combined with her pursuit of education and various jobs,...

In this gripping episode of Veteran Made, host Carey Kight sits down with Dan Hollaway, a provocative voice in the realm of American politics and culture. Together, they dive headfirst into the murky waters of modern discourse, challenging listeners to reconsider their approach to political engagement and personal responsibility. Dan Hollaway pulls no punches as he dissects the current state of Am...

In this episode of Veteran Made, Carey Kight engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Cokie about the intersections of art and the military experience. The conversation challenges the often subjective interpretations associated with postmodernism. Carey and Cokie argue that while self-expression is a significant component of art, there exists an objective standard of goodness, truth, and beaut...

In this captivating episode of Veteran Made, host Carey Kight interviews Nick Orton aka Tales from the Grid Square , author of The Transcript, a collection of military horror short stories published by Dead Reckoning Collective . The conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into Orton’s journey from curating real-life paranormal experiences on his Instagram page to crafting his own fictional tale...

Carey spoke with Mike Sarraille , a retired Navy SEAL officer and the co-author of Scarlett’s Big Shot. Mike co-authored this children’s book about resilience, perseverance, and optimism with retired Pararescueman and the 4th senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), Ramon Colon-Lopez. Mike is also the host of Sports Illustrated's Everyday Warrior Podcast and the...

Carey spoke with Brian Gilman , a Marine Corps veteran and the CEO of Warriors & Quiet Waters . Brian’s background uniquely qualifies him to evolve WQWF’s impact. It starts with his generational roots in Butte, Montana—a hard-rock mining town chiseled into the mountains by a relentless work ethic. An avid outdoorsman, devoted husband, and proud father, Brian finds peace in the solace of nature...

Carey spoke with John Dailey , a Marine Corps veteran and the author of TOUGH RUGGED BASTARDS , the memoir of an ordinary guy who seized an extraordinary opportunity that led to the creation, training, and volatile 2004 Iraq deployment of Task Unit Raider that led to the creation of the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Det-1. This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at c...

Carey spoke with Kyle Eberly, a West Point grad, former Blackhawk helicopter pilot, and the Founder & Chief Meme Officer at sitreps2steercos . This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9 . SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/sitreps2steercos/ https://x.com/veteranmade_c...

Carey spoke with Mick Mulroy, a Marine Corps veteran as well as a retired Paramilitary Operations Officer at the CIA and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East where he served under General Mattis.⁣ Mick sits on the board of advisors for the Plato’s Academy Centre where he works to bring philosophy — specifically Stoicism — to the forefront for modern thinkers and doers. This ep...

Carey spoke with Haley Marie McClain Hill , the Founder & CEO of Torch Warrior Wear and the author of Light The TORCH: An Origin Story by the Creator of Warriorwear . Haley was on Shark Tank earlier this year where she secured investment from Lori Greiner. This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9 . SOCIALS:...

Carey spoke with Jack Carr , the author of Targeted: Beirut . Jack’s foray into non-fiction explores the United States Marine Corps’ greatest single-day loss of life since the Battle of Iwo Jima when a truck packed with explosives crashes into their headquarters and barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. This horrifying terrorist attack, which killed 241 servicemen, continues to influence U.S. foreign polic...

Carey spoke with Greg Putnam, a Navy SEAL veteran and the President of Little Belt Cattle Company, “Certified Montana Beef” that is always source-verified to ensure all cattle are born, sustainably raised, finished in Montana, and harvested by a local USDA certified processor. This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by...

Carey spoke with Shelly Kirkland, CEO of Boot Campaign which unites Americans to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families through individualized, life-improving care. This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9 . SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/boot...

Carey spoke with Worth Parker, a retired Marine, and Mick Mulroy, a Marine Corps veteran as well as a retired Paramilitary Operations Officer at the CIA and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East where he served under General Mattis. Mick co-founded the Lobo Institute and Fogbow where he and Worth both work to combine the efforts of military veterans with humanitarians in auster...

Carey spoke with Don Bentley , an Army veteran and the author of Capture or Kill, the latest novel in Vince Flynn’s series featuring Mitch Rapp . This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9 . SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/bentleydonb/ https://www.instagram.com/vincefl...

Carey spoke with Adam Magers, an Army veteran, a depth-oriented psychotherapist, clinical manager at The Battle Within , and the author of Odysseus and the Oar, Dead Reckoning Collective’s latest publication . This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9 . SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://...

Carey spoke with Tim Kolczak, a veteran of the Texas Army National Guard, the founder of The Veterans Project , and a media director at Team RWB . This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9 . SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/timktvp/ https://www.instagram.com/theveteran...

Carey spoke with Nate Kouhana, an Army veteran and the founder and CEO of Anthem Snacks , a premium meat snack company. This episode is sponsored by Go Pills. Use "VM15" at checkout for 15% off your order. Intro Song composed and produced by Cleod9 . SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/veteranmade.ck/ https://www.instagram.com/anthemsnacks/