Mary Dague sits down with me and discusses her time as an EOD technician and life after EOD. She talks about her decision to join the army and her experience in EOD school. Mary also shares her first unit assignment and the challenges she faced

Distinguished Service Cross Recipient Jeff Dawson

May 27th, 2024 1h 20m

Jeff Dawson, a Distinguished Service Cross recipient and EOD technician, shares his journey in the army and his experiences in the field. He was deployed to Afghanistan with the 28th EOD, a specialized EOD unit, and was involved in a mission wh

After the Long Walk

May 20th, 2024 40m 51s

Mike sits down with Jeff Truex, a retired Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, and discusses his military career and the creation of the nonprofit organization, After the Long Walk, aimed at reducing EOD veteran suicide. After the Long

The State of Army Recruiting

May 13th, 2024 32m 33s

In this conversation, Mike interviews Michael Norton, a recruiting battalion commander, to debunk misconceptions about the state of Army recruiting. Norton emphasizes that the Army does not have a recruiting problem band highlights the success

SGM Mike Vining: From EOD to Military Legend

Apr 29th, 2024 1h 35m

SGM Mike Vining is a military legend. From his time as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in Vietnam, to the founding of the United States Army's premiere counter terrorism force, Delta Force, Mike has done it all. In this episode, Mik

The Bone Marrow Guy

Apr 22nd, 2024 31m 49s

SPC Christian Sutton, also known as the bone marrow guy, discusses his work in promoting bone marrow donation within the Army. He explains the importance of the bone marrow registry and how it helps individuals with cancer or blood disorders fi

The Army's Harding Project and Online Mentorship

Apr 15th, 2024 47m 11s

Mike sits down with Eric and Nick, two Special Forces Lieutenant Colonels, to discuss their article on online mentorship and their involvement in the Harding Project. They explore the importance of mentorship in the military and how it can be f

Silver Star Recipient Chuck Ritter

Apr 8th, 2024 1h 25m

Chuck Ritter, a former deputy commandant of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare NCO Academy, shares his military journey and experiences. He discusses his pre-army days, including his initial lack of interest in the military and his troubled yo

What Makes Someone Want to Join the Army and Explosive Ordnance Disposal?

Apr 1st, 2024 24m 57s

Luke Whitwell, a Cadet at Florida State University, shares his journey towards joining the military and his decision to pursue a career in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). Luke's upbringing in a military town and his family's military backgro

Sergeant Major of the Army Retired Michael Grinston: The CEO of Army Emergency Relief

Mar 25th, 2024 35m 56s

In this conversation, Mike sits down with Michael "Tony" Grinston, the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army and the current Army Emergency Relief (AER) CEO. They discuss Tony's transition from the military to his role as CEO, the mission and service

Hots and Cots: The Yelp Style App That Lets Service Members Review Where They Live

Mar 18th, 2024 33m 56s

Rob Evans, the creator of Hots and Cots, discusses the concept and impact of his app that allows service members to review their living and dining facilities. The conversation covers the inspiration behind Hots and Cots, the 2023 Government Acc

Andy From The Sergeant's Major Academy

Mar 11th, 2024 30m 3s

In this episode, Mike sits down with Andy, also known as the MEDPROs Center of Excellence on Twitter, to discuss his military career and leadership philosophy. Andy shares his experiences of joining the military at a young age and serving durin

Behavioral Health with Nicole Jeffrey

Mar 4th, 2024 37m 44s

On Episode 2, Mike, The EOD Happy Captain on Twitter, sits down with Nicole Jeffrey, a Behavioral Health Specialist based out of Fort Bliss, Texas. They Talk about the stigma surrounding behavioral health in the Army and how the attitude toward

A Sit Down With Chris Weakley

Mar 2nd, 2024 34m 6s

Chris Weakley is a former Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician turned actor living in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Chris shares his experience and life journey that lead him from the Army to Hollywood.Mike is an Explosive Or

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