Eye on Veterans
Each week, Navy veteran and journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. We highlight veterans finding success as business owners and industry leaders. We also examine topics like treating PTSD, TBIs with innovative alternative therapies; hyperbaric oxygen, cannabis, psychedelics, etc. Plus, we hear dramatic stories from combat veteran authors, discover job openings, and meet celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians.
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Why SEAL veteran Eli Crane wants your vote
Meet Eli Crane- a former Navy SEAL, business owner, Shark Tank guest, and a tat-covered Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona. We talked for an hour and he shared everything from his rough road to becoming a SEAL to founding Bottle Breacher. And we went deep into issues like border security, national security, woke culture, sex trafficking, and election fraud/reform. Safety off, click, play.
53 min
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Halloween!! The Ghosts of Bloody Lane
Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history. 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings shared by researcher Angela Sounders, author of Ghosts in Sight. From the podcast VetStory, by Phil Briggs.
17 min
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PBS premieres 4-part series “American Veteran”
What is it like to be a veteran? A new four-part PBS series “American Veteran” answers the question brilliantly every Tuesday night Oct 26-Nov 16. Consulting producer, Army veteran, and award-winning journalist Kelly Kennedy shares why this documentary is so powerful. Plus, we hear segments from the show including gripping stories from WWII to today and USMC veteran turned celebrity Drew Carey.
21 min
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The life and legacy of Gen. Colin Powell
After the death of General Colin Powell, we talked with author Dr. Jeffery Matthews about his life and legacy, documented in the book, “Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot”. He shares a glimpse of how Powell's upbringing made him a gifted leader and we discuss the controversies including Iran Contra and the WMDs of Iraq.
24 min
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Ambush in Africa, Army lies and a Goldstar wido...
In her book “Sacrifice” Gold Star widow Michelle Black reveals the story of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black and the Special Forces mission in Niger that ended in tragedy. She reveals how Army officers pushed a false story to explain the deaths of four Green Berets. More than just a memoir, her story offers inspiration for everyone. See more
39 min
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Mission Roll Call: Fighting Bureaucracy, Helpin...
Patrick Griffith is an Army combat vet and former EOD tech who served in Afghanistan. He now leads the veteran support organization, Mission Roll Call. He talked about how they’re fighting to ensure that mental health programs built to help vets thrive, get the funding they need to stay alive.
16 min
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Military, Politics & Why vets are p%$$!d off
Air Force veteran, retired Maj. Sam Peters breaks down Gen. Mark Milley's recent testimony before Congress and explains why so many vets are pissed at the military brass playing politics and appearing in book scandals. Peters who is currently a candidate for Congress in Nevada outlines why vets deserve more accountability and real answers about Afghanistan.
28 min
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AMVETS Nat Commander: "More than just a bar"
AMVETS' new National Commander is Navy veteran Greg Heun, a salty sailor with Kentucky roots. He shares his vision for the next year, how to combat suicide and why the post canteen is way more than just a bar ... it can save lives.
20 min
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Are vets addicted to disability checks? New boo...
Army veteran Lt. Col (Ret.) Daniel Gade lost a leg in Iraq. But his new book will shock his fellow vets who collect benefits for everything from ED to PTSD. “Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy is making vets sicker and poorer” confronts a system that rewards vets for being sick forever and links current policy to the veteran suicide epidemic.
37 min
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Life advice from SEAL 6 vet Andy Stumpf
Andy Stumpf is a veteran of the elite counter-terrorism unit, SEAL Team Six, and holds world records for skydiving from over 36,000 feet in a wingsuit. In our in-depth interview, he talks about his career, dysfunction in the Spec Ops community and delivers life advice like a zen master. Check out his badass podcast "Cleared Hot"
31 min
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Remembering 9/11: Army veteran Danny Farrar on ...
Danny Farrar is the founder of Soldier Fit gyms, an MMA fighter, father, and a proud Army combat veteran. On September 11th, he was stationed in DC with the "Old Guard" which is best known for ceremonial duties and escorting the President. Farrar shared how the events of that day would impact him and change his life forever.
20 min
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Toxic 20 Part II: Rep. Takano, will Congress ho...
For two toxic decades veterans have been dying from diseases related to burn pits and other toxins they encountered while deployed. Will Congress finally force the VA to give our warfighters the care and benefits, they deserve? We asked Representative Mark Takano (D-CA) Chairman, House Veterans Affairs Committee.
20 min
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Toxic 20 Part I: Sen. Tester on when Congress w...
For two toxic decades veterans have been dying from diseases related to burn pits and other toxins they encountered while deployed. Will Congress force the VA to give our warfighters the care and benefits, they deserve? We asked Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) Chairman, Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs.
16 min
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The Twenty Year War: Photo book captures epic v...
If Rolling Stone magazine and the NY Times made a kick-ass coffee table book about vets ... this would be it. Army Rangers Tom Amenta, Dan Blakely, and renegade photographer Beau Simmons deliver an eye-opening look into the lives of 71 veterans of the Global War Terrorism. See The Twenty-Year War here.
16 min
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COVID Vaccine, Military Mandates and Myths
We asked Army vets, virus, and pharma experts Dr. Nathan Fisher and Dr. Margaret Felix to give us some straight talk about COVID vaccines and the recent DoD mandate for all troops to get the shots.
20 min
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Team America: Veterans covert mission to help o...
Richard Porter served in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Intel Officer. But when his phone rang recently, it was a call from a group of vets known as 'Team America'. He would soon become an essential part of a covert mission to help our allies make it out alive.
26 min
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Paul Rieckhoff: AFG Hell week
Army veteran, IAVA founder, and podcasting patriot Paul Rieckhoff sounds off on the crisis in Afghanistan. And shares how some veterans are doing what the administration has not. Check out his podcast Independent Americans.
13 min
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No One Left Behind: Matt Zeller on Afghanistan
Army veteran Matt Zeller is one of the loudest voices on saving our Afghan Allies. Hear about the terp that saved his life and the lengths vets are going to, in order to save our allies from the Taliban. Plus the deadly mistakes by our President and the Presidential advisor who has blood on his hands. For more info: The Association of Wartime Allies
30 min
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The fall of Afghanistan
What in the hell happened? How did the entire nation of Afghanistan fall back into Taliban control? Former Ranger and Journalist Jack Murphy shares his insight and first-hand experience.
12 min
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Get ‘em Out Now! IAVA fires back at Biden
Navy veteran Tom Porter deployed to Afghanistan and is now VP Government Affairs, for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). He explains what the administration got wrong, what they need to do now, and why it’s life or death for our allies.
24 min
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SF vet Herb Thompson on the fall of AFG
After multiple combat tours, Green Beret Herb Thompson knows what Afghanistan was like. As the author of “The Transition Mission” he shares key takeaways for veterans to remember as they watch the nation fall back under Taliban rule
14 min
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu master Rickson Gracie
His family is the origin of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and World Champion Rickson Gracie is considered the greatest fighter of all time. He talked about his new book, "Breathe: A life in Flow" and reveals how this martial art form is changing lives. Plus we discuss his epic past and why Jiu-Jitsu is studied by everyone from elite military units to veterans around the world.
47 min
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Why our plan failed in Afghanistan
Army veteran and DoD Intelligence Contractor, Pete A. Turner spent years outside the wire meeting with Afghan locals, leaders, and military officials. His recent article "Losing Afghanistan, Robert Gates Folly" explains how our failure can be traced all the way up to the former SECDEF. Hear exactly what it was like on the ground and some crucial mistakes that cost us more than just a battle. Pete Turner hosts The Break It Down Show podcast.
26 min
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Why the military should burn it's weed policy
Former Naval Officer Thibaut Delloue says military policy on cannabis is ALL wrong! He shares the injustice he's witnessed, the dangerous double standard of alcohol, the ugly truth about military sexual assaults, and how getting marijuana wrong creates problems for veterans.
22 min
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The Black Rifle Coffee Controversy!
Cofffee, Guns and Spec Ops loving Black Rifle Coffee Company is under attack ... from a portion of their own conservative customers. SF veteran Jack Murphy discusses his latest article "The Great Vet Bro Coffee War of 2021". Hear how an interview with the NY Times and hating on the Proud Boys is turning into a dumpster fire that could cost them a latte customers.
23 min