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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Society & Culture
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Vets for Trump: Warnings and What's Next?
Army veteran Thomas Speciale talks about threats of communism, militias, and social media.
45 min
277
This movie is life-changing! Quiet Explosions: ...
Depression, TBI, PTSD, suicide...the movie "Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain" shows the treatments that WORK! We talked with former Washington Redskins quarterback and Superbowl Champion Mark Rypien, SF vet Andrew Marr and Annie Nicholson about their stories. Watch Quiet Explosions: Healing the Brain http://quietexplosions.com/
39 min
278
She went from Army soldier to the Oval Office
Darienne Page, Host of “Pod is a Woman” shares her wild journey to the White House.
38 min
279
Vets, Violence & The Social Media War
Army veteran Kristopher Goldsmith reveals the dark forces behind today's political chaos.
33 min
280
Help Wanted: Smithfield Foods is hiring vets
Troy Vandenberg went from the Navy to makin' bacon. Now he's recruiting vets for careers at Smithfield Foods.
11 min
281
Capitol Hill chaos & QAnon veterans
Former Ranger Jack Murphy reports on QAnon luring veterans, Air Force veteran, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) discusses Congressional jackassery and election reform.
18 min
282
Twitter Angel: Code of Vets Gretchen Smith
Gretchen Smith is on a mission from God, her organization Code of Vets is making miracles happen for vets in need.
22 min
283
Baghdad Country Club: The bar born on Christmas...
How a British paratrooper veteran turned bootlegger created a modern-day Casablanca in war-torn Iraq.
40 min
284
Combat Zone Christmas
The powerful story of Christmas in Baghdad '03 and a life-changing miracle.
40 min
285
Are mushrooms & K the answer for PTSD, Depression?
3 combat vets talk about Ketamine and psilocybin therapy. ​
33 min
286
COVID updates, High Paying Jobs and Thanksgivin...
Is it safe to gather this holiday? A training program for big money jobs and Thanksgiving memories from wild and wonderful Afghanistan. Guests: Dr. Mark Kortepeter, Dr. David Callaway, Hernan Luis y Prado and Eric Dehm.
42 min
287
Should COVID kill our holiday plans? We asked 2...
Is it really as dangerous as they say ... or is this just media hype? Host Phil Briggs asks infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Kortepeter and ER physician Dr. David Callaway to give it to us straight.
41 min
288
Who is hiring veterans right now?
Army veteran Jerry "J Dog" Flanagan built J-Dog Junk Removal into an empire with over 200 franchises --  and only hires veterans. Hear his story and how you find success with a franchise. Plus Joan Lynch from WorkingNation.com shares their digital magazine "Inquire Within" which looks at the hot jobs now, and the careers of the future. ​  
40 min
289
The Greatest: Yoga Master, Beer Run & Places to...
Dan Nevins nearly died after an IED explosion. But this Army veteran is now one of the most powerful yoga masters in America. Plus we hear the insane but true story "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" about how John "Chick" Donohue snuck into combat zones, just to bring his buddies a beer. And WalletHub dot com's Jill Gonzalez reveals the best and worst cities for veterans.
41 min
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Eye on Veterans Trailer
Host and Navy veteran Phil Briggs takes you through what Eye on Veterans will have for you every week.
1 min
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How "Big Sarge" Hansen beat the Combat Cocktail...
William "Big Sarge" Hansen found himself in a haze of pills and pain.  But an emotional moment suddenly made him a great Dad, and one of Wounded Warrior Project's most inspiring stories. Plus we talk with Will Fischer from VoteVets.org and Russ Duerstine from Concerned Veterans For America about the impact veterans made in Election 2020.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
41 min
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Warrior Country's Sal Gonzalez, Voting issues f...
Sal Gonzalez lost a leg in combat but he's now a rising country music star. We talked about his journey; Wounded Warrior Project, America's Got Talent, and his killer new album "Heroes".  PVA talks about voting issues, SBA talks National Veteran Small Business Week, and Tracey Richburg shares how she went from the Army to founding Savannah Sauce Co. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
47 min
293
Combat Cop: The brotherhood that saved his life...
PTSD took Bill Thomas to the brink of death. But after this USAF vet and career cop was saved by the brotherhood he found though Wounded Warrior Project, his new mission is saving his fellow vets.  Plus MilitaryHire.com shares hot jobs for vets and Army veteran Glen Phillips shares his frightening encounter with the supernatural. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
294
SoldierFit founder Danny Farrar & Inside the CI...
Danny Farrar is entertaining, outspoken and one of the most inspiring veterans you'll ever meet. But before he founded the popular SoldierFit gyms, he went through hell.  We hear his journey from the Pentagon to Fallujah to a brutal MMA fight that inspired a brand new life.  We also hear rare CIA stories from former CIA Directors, from author Chris Whipple's new book "The Spymasters: How CIA Directors shape history and the future".    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
295
WH outbreak, Ms. Veteran America contest & cruc...
Amanda Siddons is a Ms. Veteran America finalist. But she is already changing lives in a powerful way. Plus, "Is the White House safe?" Dr. Mark Kortepeter examines the recent coronavirus outbreak. Sen. Kiersten Gillibrand (D-NY) pushes the biggest toxic exposure bill ever, to help vets. And Disabled American Veterans reveal their top 7 demands for elected officials this campaign season.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
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The Marine Rapper: "World War Cypher" and why h...
The Marine Rapper recently debuted "World War Cypher" a 10-minute mega track featuring acclaimed reggae star Shaggy and 10 other veteran artists. We talked about his music, his celebrity guest, and how his video about former Vice President Joe Biden got the attention (and Tweets) of President Donald Trump.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49 min
297
Veterans making a huge difference through tiny ...
The Veterans Community Project is solving the homeless problem by building villages of tiny homes ... but they're doing it in ways only a military veteran can.  We talked with Marine combat veteran and VCP co-founder Bryan Meyer and Navy vet Paul Melroy, Veterans Village, Longmont, CO about their unique approach to homeless issues, and why this program is going to be huge.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 min
298
SEAL 6 Andy Stumpf’s life advice & Jon Stewart,...
Hear a Congressional pep rally that drowned out veterans and Jon Stewart as they announced a bill to help vets dying from Toxic Exposures. Plus, SEAL Team Six veteran and world record setting skydiver Andy Stumpf shares incredible stories and life advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
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How a dog and a soldier save vets from suicide
David Sharpe was on the brink of tragedy when his dog broke through the door and stopped his suicide attempt.  Now they're the founders of Companions for Heroes, an organization that connects veterans and first responders with pets from local shelters. Darlene Taylor went from a career in the Army career to coaching others to live happier and healthier lives. She shares inspirational advice for Suicide Awareness Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
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Black Rifle Coffee Kingpin: Talkin' pounds of ...
Army veteran Mat Best has a sick sense of humor ... and we love it!! During our interview, he shares how he and his veteran buddies went from making funny videos to making one of the fastest-growing brands of coffee in the industry. And naturally, we discuss; coffee, guns, his 1 bulging bicep, mental health, woke folks, franchises, and how BRCC is always supporting some great veteran causes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min