Marine Corps vet “Chaps” is best known as the edgy host of Barstool Sport’s military podcast “Zero Blog Thirty”. Off the mic, he shared some war stories, his passion for helping vets, a past life as a preacher, and proved why this podcast host is funny as hell!          

Army veteran Jariko Denman is an Army Ranger veteran with 15 combat deployments. After retiring, he co-founded War Office Productions with Navy SEAL vet Ray Mendoza. They use their years of combat experience to ensure filmmakers get it right. We talked about his journey, psychedelic plant medicine, Hollywood movies, what it’s like to work on set with celebs like Mark Wahlberg, and the recent tragedy on the set of Alec Baldwin's film Rust. See more about War Office Productions https://warofficeproductions.com/   

Special Forces veteran and ConnectingVets.com Journalist Jack Murphy and Eye on Veterans Host Phil Briggs look back at some interesting stories from 2021 and share their hopes for the future.

British paratrooper veteran James Thornett tells the epic story of smuggling a truckload of liquor through a combat zone in Iraq and how he founded the legendary bar known as "The Baghdad Country Club".

Grunty Style's 1st Sgt of Apparel, Tim Jensen shares how their new foundation is going to help fix problems like Mental Health, Veteran Transition, Food Insecurity, and Veteran Homelessness. We get deep into how the T-Shirt brand has always put boots to asses on Capitol Hill and how they're moving to fund programs themselves.

Guitar legend Joe Walsh is back with VetsAid 2021 on Dec 18. We talked with him about the show, who he's jamming with (including a member of The Beatles), and why his veteran connection is so personal. The show will be streamed through Dec 25. Over the last 5 years, VetsAid concerts have raised $1.8M for veteran charities. Get tickets at VetsAid.org

Dr. Keita Franklin, Loyal Source Government Services, Chief Clinical Officer shares how a new toll-free phone number called “The Independence Line” is ready to assist Afghan refugees with all the things they need to start their new life in America. 1-855-341-5456

Margaux Donoghue deployed to Iraq twice. She sustained head trauma from an IED attack, PTSD from witnessing others die, eventually developing Bells Palsy. After brain surgery failed to help, VA docs prescribed mountains of meds. But she swears what saved her life back was Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and a trip to the South Pole.

Almost a million vets suffered head trauma in Iraq and Afghanistan. All evidence suggests Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy heals the injured brain. Dr. Robert Beckman, TreatNow dot org Founder, shares successful case studies and warns that by ignoring HBOT, the scientific community and our government is wasting time, money, and lives.

“From Service to Start-Up” is a contest where aspiring veteran entrepreneurs can win $100,000 from USAA and Bunker Labs. We talk with Army veteran and IT business founder AJ Orr and USAF Maj (Ret) Mike Kelly from USAA about contest details. Make your dreams of owning a business a reality!

In this new book, Retired Army Lt. General Keith Kellogg shares what it was like being one of President Trump's advisors on National Security for his entire term and offers vivid details on Afghanistan, COVID, and the Capitol riots. Find his book here “War by other means … A General in the Trump White House”

After leaving the Army, Bruce Evans became a restaurant franchise development manager. And while the national chain of Capriotti’s Sub Shops is best known for great Italian subs and cheesesteaks, they got their start with a Thanksgiving essential.

With punchy headlines and gritty details, Josh Skovlund writes stories about vets, first responders, and crime for Black Rifle Coffee’s online magazine "Coffee or Die". Hear how he went from Army Ranger to EMT to covering the Minneapolis riots from the front lines. Plus, how his method of making a cup of Joe sounds like something straight out of Breaking Bad.  

Logan Bonney is going way beyond beer. Merging things like cider, hops, cinnamon, and Szechuan peppers? His gluten-free craft beers pack huge flavor and a high-octane punch. Hear how he founded “Anything But Beer” Restaurant and Tap Room after studying at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University. 

When Marine Corps veteran Andrew Biggio placed his vintage M1 rifle in the hands of WWII combat vets, it inspired a collection of some of the best WWII stories ever told. We talked with him about his best-selling book “The Rifle”. 

To honor Veterans Day we asked Sen. Jon Tester, Rep. Mark Takano, and VHA’s Jon M Jensen for updates on laws and care for those suffering from toxic exposure. But Bart Stichman offered something that can actually help vets right now! Hear how National Veterans Legal Service Program is fighting for vets with the new Burn Pit Claims Assistance Program. For more go to nvlsp.org

A new podcast series “American Veteran: Unforgettable Stories” delivers incredible stories from WWII to today. Told by the veterans who lived them, we talked with series narrator Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay about what makes this one of the greatest veteran podcasts ever made. From the PBS 4-part series American Veteran.

Army veteran Geralyn Hall went from being an admin officer to a career in customer applications software with Salesforce. But she didn't have to become a software engineer. She discovered the Salesforce Fellowship Program, and a paid internship through Hiring Our Heroes dot org.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.