EP-420 | Why Authenticity & Communication Wins
This episode digs into setting realistic expectations, being authentic, listening to feedback, and having good communication skills. Also, t...
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Mentors for Military Podcast
The Mentors for Military Podcast brings real talk from real veterans. Grab a chair and your favorite beverage and join in on an awesome topic. Our hosts are military veterans with background...
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20 of 417 episodesEP-419 | When Promotion Feels Like a Trap: Choosing Growth vs. Balance
Brandon and the crew discuss the dilemma of internal promotions, imposter syndrome, and whether to chase pay or protect quality of life. The...
EP-418 | The Guys' Circle: Vulnerability, Friendship, and Real Talk
Four friends—some new to the mic—share candid conversation about vulnerability, the small circle of trusted friends, and how to balance auth...
EP-417 | Ryan Reitmeier: A Journey Through Trauma and Healing
A candid conversation with a former athlete-turned-sailor who navigates baseball ambitions, service in the Marines and Army, family struggle...
EP-416 | Find a Way: Lessons from Major General Pete Gallagher
Pete Gallagher recounts a 35-year military career that spans small-town roots, mentorship, leading elite communications units, and driving A...
EP-415 | A New Direction - 2026
In this episode, Robert, Kyle, and Sean catch you up on what's been going on behind the scenes and what to expect with the podcast going for...
EP-414 | Ian Palmer: Leading Through Crisis
Ian Palmer is a retired U.S. Army Colonel with more than 26 years of experience leading organizations in complex, global, and high-stakes en...
EP-413 | Nick Merrick: Community - Competition - Purpose
Nick recounts his path from infantry recruit to Green Beret, sharing intense selection stories, combat and training experiences, and a defin...
EP-412 | Matt Butler - From Green Beret to Shaman: One Soldier’s Healing Journey
In this episode Matt Butler recounts his 27-year military career from enlisting and becoming a Green Beret through combat deployments, leade...
EP-411 | Will Spears - From Enlisted Electrician to Submarine Commander: A Nuclear Journey
U.S. Navy Commander Will Spears shares his path from enlisting as a nuclear electrician to becoming a submarine officer, detailing intense t...
EP-410 | Omar Melendez - One Shot: Owning Failure and Leading Forward
Omar tells his journey from Brooklyn to becoming a Ranger and First Sergeant, sharing how a mortar mistake became a key teaching moment abou...
EP-409 | Matt Hill - Damn the Valley: A Paratrooper’s Helmand Story
Matt Hill recounts his 21-year Army career, from growing up an Army brat, joining the Army after high school, early deployments in Bosnia an...
EP-408 | Todd Ehrlich, From BUD/S to Boardroom: A SEAL's Journey into Business & Venture Capital
Former Navy SEAL Todd Ehrlich shares his path from intense SEAL training and deployments to corporate security, entrepreneurship, and ventur...
EP-407 | Jason Belford, U.S. Army Ranger: The War Inside Me
Jason Belford spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, and he gave nearly 17 years to the war in Afghanistan as an infantryman, sniper, platoon serg...
EP-406 | A New Year: Venezuela, Glitter, and then Turning 49 and Owning It
The hosts share New Year stories—turning 49, a glittery Bath & Body Works mishap, and recent trips that they took over the holidays. They al...
EP-405 | Shawn Robertson - Humble Climb, Forged Leader
This episode follows Sean Robertson’s journey from a junior enlisted soldier in Georgia to a commissioned officer and leader—driven by the G...
EP-404 | From Climbing Walls to Ranger Glory: Luke Ebeling’s Gritty Journey
Luke Ebeling shares his journey from Colorado climber and college ROTC cadet to serving in Alaska, joining the Ranger Regiment, winning the...
EP-403 | AI on the Battlefield: Who Pulls the Trigger?
This episode explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping warfare — from ISR, targeting, drone swarms and decision support to the ethic...
EP-402 | Alfred Brenner: I Felt Like I Was Dying - A Marine K-9 Handler’s True Story
In this episode Alfred recounts his unexpected journey into the Marines, training as a K-9 handler, and the harrowing experience of an IED e...
EP-401 | Zahraa’s Escape from Iraq to Freedom and the U.S. Army
In this episode, Zahraa shares her harrowing journey growing up in a strict village in Iraq, her decision to flee at 19, and a violent attac...