Warfighters United Podcast

Host Eric Calley talks with Jake Rademacher, film producer of the 2009 "Brothers at War." The film depicts the toll that life-threatening work and separation take on the parents, siblings, wives and children of the soldiers. Fourteen years later he produced "Brothers After War" where Jake Rademacher reunites with his brothers and fellow soldiers from his Iraq embed revealing a unique perspective o...

Host Eric Calley speaks with Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popoditch also known as the "Cigar Marine." Gunnery Sergeant Popoditch tells his first hand story of the Persian Gulf War experience as well as his tours in Iraq 2003 and 2004 where his company helped take down the Statue of Saddam at Firdos Square. He also spoke on the fight that nearly cost him his life in Fallujah in April of 2004. His never qu...

John Sofronas served from 1999 to 2008 in direct support of Iraqi and Enduring Freedom as a Navy Corpsman of Marines.  His service includes but is not limited to Fallujah, Iraq, Africa amongst other areas of operation.   He was injured in 2006 and developed Thyroid Cancer shortly after his return from Iraq. He sustained a subseqent stroke, multiple TBI's and transitioned to working for t...

Host Eric Calley speaks with Rob Vadaro, A true American Warfighter. He served with 1/8 2007 to 2011 in the Marine Corps, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan where he was hit by multiple IEDS causing him to retire. In 2022, the Ukraine war kicked off and Rob knew he could make a difference. Having friends in the Special Forces of Ukraine he flew over to assist. Rob spent 2 yrs fighting the Russians,...

Host Eric Calley speaks with members of the 22 Project about their treatments for veterans suffering from PTSD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Eric Calley speaks with Brian Calley, former Lt. Governor of Michigan. They discuss Brian's time in office and the programs and services the administration was part of to help Michigan veterans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host and veteran Eric Calley speaks with James Sperry about how he recruited himself into the marines, his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps and life outside the service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.