The MisFitNation

Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica—a US Army Veteran who, alongside a fellow US Army Veteran and a Business Leader. Our mission is simple: inspire and empower you to be a better human being. We highlight the powerful stories of Veterans and First Responders, sharing their journeys of resilience and strength. Through captivating interviews, we also bring you guests from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals.

Each episode features individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved success, offering valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether it's stories of grit from our Veterans and First Responders or expertise from thought leaders, The MisFitNation is a community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being.

Join us for one episode or become a regular listener. If you believe your story can inspire others, reach out to us to be a guest on the show!

2025 Veteran Podcast of The Year - American Freedom Fund

2022- Top 40 over 40 - Podcast Magazine

2021 - Best Society and Culture Podcast - Veteran Podcast Awards

The MisFitNation Show is your go-to platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation.


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Society & Culture
Documentary
Business
1
Ken Dupar: Army, Heart Failure, and Finding Lif...
An Army veteran’s journey through loss, laughter, leadership, and words
60 min
2
Ken Dupar: Army, Heart Failure, and Finding Lif...
An Army veteran’s journey through loss, laughter, leadership, and words
60 min
3
David Shoup on Destroying PTSD and Reclaiming L...
From Survival Mode to Total Freedom
59 min
4
Army Veteran Richard Spegal on Dark Fantasy, Se...
Where Service Meets Shadow
54 min
5
Army Veteran Jane Babcock: VA Benefits, Service...
Four DD-214s and a Lifetime of Service
59 min
6
Army Veteran Manny Vera on Service, Learning, a...
Purpose Beyond the Uniform
58 min
7
Cait Conley: Combat Leadership, National Securi...
Still Answering the Call
62 min
8
K9 Tambo’s Fight: Service, Loyalty, and Life Af...
More Than a Working Dog
65 min
9
From Pain to Purpose: Steve & Carol Riggs on He...
How Steve and Carol Riggs turned unimaginable loss into healing for others
59 min
10
From Combat to Healing: Jeremy Stalnecker & the...
How Marine veteran Jeremy Stalnecker is healing the unseen wounds of war
62 min
11
Bryan Stern: The Warrior Who Built a Global Res...
Never Left Behind
58 min
12
Daryl Mackin: Honoring Fallen Heroes by Loving ...
Love the Child Left Behind
59 min
13
Kevin Odom: Recovery, Service & Trauma-Informed...
Kevin Odom on trauma-informed care and purpose after military service.
62 min
14
Bootstraps, Battle Scars & Reinvention with Ent...
Chris Shurian on resilience, entrepreneurship, and earned wisdom.
56 min
15
Arlene Miller: Work-Life Harmony, Leadership & ...
How a leadership coach and attorney blends confidence, clarity, and compassion.
54 min
16
Jim Tracy on Leadership, Resilience & Culture |...
Lessons from a CEO, pilot, podcaster, and “Grampion” to 18 grandkids.
58 min
17
Paul Pape: Gamify Business & Break the Starving...
How one creative turned his struggles into a gaming-inspired business model that works.
52 min
18
USAF Veteran Dennis McCurdy: Resilience, Busine...
From setbacks to success: lessons in grit, business, and accountability
49 min
19
Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood: Sean McManus on...
Sean McManus on discipline, masculinity, and rebuilding men from the inside out.
57 min
20
Free Speech, Retaliation & Integrity | Erik Hol...
A Fire Chief’s stand against corruption—and the price he paid for integrity
52 min
21
Brad Snyder: Navy EOD Warrior to Paralympic Cha...
The Unbreakable Mind: How Brad Snyder Turned Tragedy Into Triumph
58 min
22
From Navy SEAL to the Nuclear Football: Matt Ma...
From Navy SEAL missions to the White House and beyond.
55 min
23
Travis Landchild: Stick Vet Comics & The Vetera...
How Stick Vet Comics Turns Dark Humor Into Healing for the Veteran Community
67 min
24
Sravan Ankaraju: From Service to Cybersecurity ...
How Divergence Academy is equipping veterans and career changers for tech careers
55 min
25
Healing on the Water: Laura Lindsey & Heroes on...
How nature, community, and purpose are transforming the healing journey for veterans and first responders.
61 min