Best Tracy Spears Podcasts (2024)

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Clip 032 | Marjah Combat Operations | 1st Battalion 6th Marines | Brandon Harris 17:12

12m ago17:12

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Brandon Harris is a Marine infantryman that deployed to Afghanistan three times. He served with 1/6 during the Battle of Marjah and describes some of his experiences in this clip taken from Ep. 163. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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Clip 031 | Ambush of April 7th | 1st Recon Marines Rise to the Challenge | Jason Lilley 21:07

14d ago21:07

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Jason Lilley and other Recon Marines of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Recon Battalion were ambushed while moving on the dangerous roads around Fallujah, Iraq. The fight that ensued would end with bodies littering the battlefield after Lilley and the other Recondos fought back with devastating results. Support the show https://patreon.com/formerac…

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Ep. 209 | Isaac Lee | CH-53 Weapons and Tactics Instructor 1:40:45

9d ago1:40:45

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Isaac Lee is back for round two of our conversation. We talk about his 3 other deployments to Iraq, working with the special operations task force, and some leadership lessons learned along the way. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergrpahics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Isaac's site https://www.isaacglee.com/ 00:00…

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Clip 030 | Attack on One Tree Hill | Tommy Kerley 17:55

20d ago17:55

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Tommy Kerley is a former Marine fire support man and Joint Fires Observer (JFO) that served in Afghanistan with 1st Battalion 2nd Marines. Tommy describes an attack on their second day in country in this clip taken from Ep. 190. Tommy also runs the Raise the Black Instagram account that advocates for military mental health. Support the show https:/…

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Ep. 208 | Jeremy Stalnecker | 1st Battalion 5th Marine CAAT Platoon Commander | Iraq Invasion 1:50:58

16d ago1:50:58

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Jeremy Stalnecker is a former United States Marine Corps Infantry Officer that served with 1st Battalion 5th Marines during the invasion of Iraq. He speaks bluntly about his deployment. From the first javelin shot in combat to the impact on the civilian populace. Don't miss this conversation! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys ht…

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Ep. 207 | Michael Golembesky | MARSOC JTAC and Level Zero Hero Author 1:47:27

23d ago1:47:27

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Michael Golembesky is a former Marine JTAC that served with Kilo Battery 2nd Battalion 10th Marines and 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion. After serving with Marine Special Operations Team 8222, Michael wrote Level Zero Heroes and the follow-up Dagger 22 to detail the heroics of the Marine operators and enablers in the Bala Murghab valley. Su…

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Clip 029 | Prisoner of War | Michael Durant and the Black Hawk Down Incident 20:48

2M ago20:48

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Michael Durant is a former pilot with the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment and flew Super 64 during the Black Hawk Down incident of Operation Gothic Serpent. Mike was briefly held as a Prisoner of War after his UH-60 crashed. Hear his entire interview on Ep. 202 of the Former Action Guys Podcast. Support the show https://patreon.com/former…

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Ep. 206 | Isaac Lee | CH-53E Pilot and WTI 1:46:50

1M ago1:46:50

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Isaac Lee is a retired CH-53 pilot and WTI that served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his retirement, Lee wrote his memoir Hanger 4 based on his more than two decades of service as a Naval Aviator. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Issac's Site http://isaacglee.com/ 00…

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Ep. 205 | Jeff Bodell | Marine Corps Military Police | Afghan Police Advisor 1:49:29

2M ago1:49:29

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Jeff Bodell is a Marine Corps military police officer that wrote The Warfighter's Lounge about a single patrol during his time as an Afghan police advisor in Marjah. He and his team were ambushed by Taliban forces during a day he and his team would never forget. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https…

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Clip 028 | Operation Lexington | CH-47 Down | MARSOC JTAC Ryan Stevens 12:28

3M ago12:28

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Ryan Stevens; a former US Marine JTAC that served with ANGLICO, MARSOC, and DEVGRU; shares his firsthand account of Operation Lexington. Join him as he takes you through this collaboration between MSOT 8212, Army Special Forces, and DEA Foreign-Deployed Advisory and Support Teams (FAST) that ended with extracting casualties under enemy fire after o…

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Ep. 204 | Robert Keller | Delta Force Operator, Army Special Forces, and Army Ranger 1:25:28

3M ago1:25:28

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Robert Keller is a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operator. Robert now owns Range Werx Florida and provides tactics instruction across the country. Support the show: https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Robert's site: https://rangewerx.com/ https://gamutresolutions.com/ 00:00:00 …

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Clip 027 | Why Do We Need MARSOC? | Leaders Understanding Support Capabilities 16:25

3M ago16:25

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Bryan Buckley is a Marine Infantry Officer, Recon Marine, and MARSOC Raider. We relay our experiences with leadership failing to understand specialists designed to support their mission in this clip taken from Ep. 200. Support the show! https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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Ep. 203 | Shamus Flynn | Motor Transport Mechanic 2:13:02

3M ago2:13:02

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Shamus Flynn is a retired Marine First Sergeant that served with 2nd Raider Battalion, 1st Battalion 23rd Marines, FSSG, School of Infantry and others. His motor-t background opened up opportunities to serve in multiple roles in multiple units over his 20 year career. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com…

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Clip 026 | Life on the Tip of the Spear with Delta Force Operator Dale Comstock 10:07

3M ago10:07

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Dale Comstock is a former member of the US Army's elite Delta Force and describes the life and sacrifices of a tier one operator in this clip taken from Ep. 150. Support the show! https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.comBy Justin Cramer

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Ep. 202 | Michael Durant | 160th SOAR Black Hawk Pilot 2:18:17

3M ago2:18:17

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Michael is a former 160th SOAR Black Hawk pilot who served in Operations Prime Chance, Just Cause, Desert Storm, and Gothic Serpent. Michael was held captive after his Blackhawk was shot down in Mogadishu and wrote about the ordeal in his book In The Company of Heroes. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.co…

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Ep. 201 | Morgan Lerette | Private Military Contractor 1:40:12

3M ago1:40:12

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Morgan Lerette is an Air Force and Army veteran that also served as a Blackwater private military contractor from 2004-2005. Morgan is also the author of Welcome to Blackwater and Guns, Girls, & Greed. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Morgan's Book https://www.amazon.com/Guns-…

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Ep. 200 | Bryan Buckley | Marine Raider and Recon Marine 1:45:03

4M ago1:45:03

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Bryan Buckley is a former Marine infantry officer, Recon Marine, and MARSOC Raider. Bryan now owns the Helmand Valley Growers Company and advocates for mental health treatments for veterans. Check out Bryan's previous interviews on Eps. 123 and 136. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOsho…

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Clip 025 | Controversy after 1st Marine Raider Battalion is Ordered to Move to Camp Lejeune 5:59

4M ago5:59

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Marine Special Operations Command made the decision to consolidate all three Marine Raider Battalions at Camp Lejeune, NC. Former west coast based operators and veterans of 1st MSOB continue to speak out about the decision. Support the show: https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Bryan's Site https:…

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Clip 024 | MARSOC Raiders | Forging an Identity 8:46

4M ago8:46

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Bryan Buckley is a former Marine Infantry Officer, Recon Marine, and MARSOC Raider. The higher echelons of the Marine Corps command initially did not approve of the usage of Marine Raider by their special operators but things eventually changed. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.co…

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Ep. 199 | Tracy Offutt | Retired Marine Infantryman and ANGLICO Sergeant Major 2:15:21

5M ago2:15:21

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Tracy Offutt joins me again to catch up. Tracy is a retired Marine Infantryman and former Sergeant Major of 1st ANGLICO. If you haven't heard our previous episodes, make sure to check them out! Support the show https://patreon.com https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.comBy Justin Cramer

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Clip 023 | He Chopped Off His Own Finger | Millennials in Combat 16:56

5M ago16:56

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Scott Campbell is a retired Marine infantry officer that served with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd ANGLICO, and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. This clip starts with the dumbest thing he's seen a Marine do before moving into a discussion about millennials in combat. Support the Show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com ht…

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Ep. 198 | Ian Fritz | Airborne Cryptologic Linguist 1:48:41

6M ago1:48:41

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Ian Fritz is a former USAF Airborne Cryptologic Linguist that was a crew member on the AC-130 W. Ian's more than 3 years of language training enabled him to listen in on enemy radio transmissions and update the AC-130 crew and ground forces in real-time. Ian attended the Defense Language Institute (DLI) to learn how to fluently speak Dari and Pasht…

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Clip 022 | ANGLICO Marine Details the Battle of Khafji (Gulf War) 18:44

6M ago18:44

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Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael Garcia describes one of the earliest engagements of the Gulf War that involved American units being briefly overrun by the Iraqi Army's 5th Mechanized Division. Elements from 1st ANGLICO and 3D ANGLICO fought back the Iraqi armor using close air support and artillery. This clip is taken from Ep. 068 of the Fo…

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Clip 021 | Canadian Special Forces | JTF 2 11:05

6M ago11:05

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Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian special operations soldier that served with their equivalent of Delta Force, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2). Depatie reviews Canadian military history and goes into JTF 2 selection in this clip taken from Ep. 184 of the podcast. Check out the full interview now! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys (e…

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Ep. 197 | Jay Dorleus | Army Special Forces Engineer Sergeant 1:49:20

6M ago1:49:20

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Jay Dorleus is a retired US Army First Sergeant that served more than a decade as a Green Beret. Prior to joining Special Forces, Jay was a combat engineer that deployed twice to Iraq. Standby for our follow-up interview! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com 00:00:00 Intro | Migra…

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Ep. 196 | Jaime Gallardo | MARSOC EOD 1:44:32

7M ago1:44:32

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Jaime Gallardo is a former Marine Corps EOD tech that served with MARSOC and MLG. Gallardo continues to work in the field as a civilian instructor and also runs the @financial.enabler Instagram account where he shares financial advice for service members. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGL…

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Ep. 195 | Ed Darack | Victory Point Author | Embedded Journalist 1:52:29

8M ago1:52:29

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Ed Darack is an American author of multiple books including the controversial Victory Point that provides more detail to the Navy Seal Lone Survivor story. Ed was embedded with 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines and interviewed multiple participants of Operation Red Wings. Ed has also written about the shoot down of Extortion 17 and has another book in the …

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Ep. 194 | Vishal Amin | F/A-18 Weapon System Officer and JTAC 1:45:30

8M ago1:45:30

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Vishal Amin is a former United States Marine Corps F/A-18 weapon system officer (WSO) and enlisted military policeman. Following his 2014 deployment, Vishal was targeted on an !s!s attack list. Vishal now works at Microsoft and maintains a pulse on cyber security and emerging technologies. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https…

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Ep. 193 | Brett Crozier | USS Theodore Roosevelt Commanding Officer | SH-60 and F/A-18 Pilot 1:55:40

8M ago1:55:40

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Brett Crozier is a retired Navy captain that commanded the USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Blue Ridge. He is also a naval aviator that is qualified to fly both the SH-60 Seahawk and F/A-18 platforms. Brett also authored his book Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain. Support the show https://patreon…

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Ep. 192 | Adam Walker | Marine Infantryman | OIF I & II 1:57:21

8M ago1:57:21

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Adam Walker is a former Marine infantryman that served with 6th and 7th Marine Regiments. Adam deployed for the invasion of Iraq with 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment and returned less than a year later to Al-Qa'im where he was injured by small arms and shrapnel. Adam is also a published author with work featured in the Marine Corps Gazette, War H…

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Ep. 191 | Brian Russell | 1st ANGLICO Commanding Officer 1:38:28

9M ago1:38:28

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Brian Russell is a retired artillery officer in the United States Marine Corps. Following his battery time as a Lieutenant, Brian served with the headquarters element of MARSOC before becoming the commanding officer for 1st ANGLICO. Following his command tour, Russell served with US Cyber Command and got to see a quiet part of the military in actio…

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From Small-Town Doer to Big-City Leader with Kian Kamas 49:26

9M ago49:26

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The strongest leaders often come from humble beginnings, because these early hardships are instrumental in the development of grit. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I talk to community leader Kian Kamas. As the Executive Director of PartnerTulsa, Kian is passionate about creating long-term, institutional change in how Tulsa pursues its economic a…

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Ep. 190 | Tommy Kerley | Marine Forward Observer | Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran 2:09:48

9M ago2:09:48

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Tommy Kerley is a former Marine fire support man and Joint Fires Observer (JFO) that served in Iraq with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance and Afghanistan with 1st Battalion 2nd Marines. Tommy also runs the Raise the Black Instagram account that advocates for military mental health. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeracti... https://jcramerg…

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Fixing Your Unhealthiest Relationship with Charity Barton 46:45

9M ago46:45

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I may be cheering you on as you think and play bigger, but my guest for this episode could give me a few professional tips! Charity Barton is the University of Tulsa Cheer coach, a Director at TU's Collins College of Business, and an entrepreneur who believes in the power of storytelling. Not only is Charity a gifted and charismatic speaker, she is…

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Ep. 189 | Nate Cornacchia | Army Special Forces 1:37:39

10M ago1:37:39

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Nate Cornacchia is a former Green Beret that served more than a decade with Army Special Forces. Nate served on jump, dive, and mountaineering teams during his career. During one of his multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Nate's team was ambushed resulting in multiple casualties and multiple valor awards for his team. Support the show https://patr…

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How to Speak Up (Even When You Aren’t Sure What to Say) with Janet Huber 52:51

10M ago52:51

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My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is definitely playing bigger — she was recently recognized as a 2023 Power List Leader in Workplace Diversity by Oklahoma’s Journal Record! As the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at BOK Financial, Janet Huber is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and a team-oriented philosophy to advance di…

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Ep. 188 | David Walton | Army Special Forces and Armored Cavalry Officer 2:00:05

10M ago2:00:05

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Dr. David Walton is a retired Special Forces officer with 25 years of experience as a Green Beret. With deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and global assignments across tactical, operational, and strategic levels, Dr. Walton brings invaluable insights to national security conversations. Walton also teaches National Security Studies and Executive Lea…

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Choosing the Right Opportunities and Finding Harmony with Jessica Lowe-Betts 49:25

10M ago49:25

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Often, our most impactful shifts can take us by surprise or seem to come out of nowhere. My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is mastering the art of recognizing the right opportunities and shifting out loud with intention — whether that means playing bigger in the corporate world, leading her community, or embracing her role at home. Jessic…

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Ep. 187 | Gary Edgington | FBI Joint Terror Task Force and Southern California Local Law Enforcement 1:58:01

10M ago1:58:01

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Gary Edgington, a law enforcement and counter-terrorism veteran, hails from a family of dedicated officers. His law enforcement journey, both inspiring and harrowing, began at the LA Sheriff’s Academy, where he suffered a personal tragedy when his father was killed in the line of duty during his third week of training. Undeterred by his father's de…

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Making Legal History with Christopher Uric Brecht-Smith 1:07:31

10M ago1:07:31

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Christopher Uric Brecht-Smith is a trailblazer in championing equality, and his passion for playing a bigger game has led him to make legal history… not once, but twice! Chris studied journalism at Oklahoma State University before shifting gears to pursue a juris doctorate from the University of Tulsa… and this shift would have a MASSIVE, reverbera…

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Addressing the Youth Literacy Crisis with Olivia Martin 50:07

10M ago50:07

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You’d be surprised by the positive impact you can have on your community in just 45 minutes per week. If you want to learn how to make a huge difference in under an hour, you won’t want to miss this episode of Shift Out Loud! I speak to Olivia Martin, who is championing students, teachers, parents, and volunteers in the meaningful work of literacy …

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International Business Leadership with Karen Kiely 57:20

11M ago57:20

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Karen Kiely has played bigger in two hemispheres and multiple industries — and she’s collected amazing insights along the way! Karen is the Executive Director of Cap Tulsa, an organization that helps children in lower-income families grow up and achieve economic success through a two-generation approach that prepares young children to succeed in sc…

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Cultivating Space for Your Humanity with Dr. Dwayne Jenkins 59:03

11M ago59:03

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Dr. Dwayne Jenkins won’t just help you to play bigger — he’ll also teach you how to live fully and authentically. Dr. Jenkins is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist recognized for his expertise in advanced laproscopy and robotic surgery. Twenty years as a cancer surgeon has taught him this above all: the most powerful medicine flows from the h…

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Trusting Your Intuition & Preventing Violence with Barb Jordan 49:16

11M ago49:16

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CONTENT NOTE: This episode deals with intimate partner violence and homicide. Listener discretion is advised. Barb Jordan is not only an excellent example of how to play bigger, she’ll inspire you to move about the world a little bit differently. Barb is a three-time NCAA Division 2 softball champion who also played and coached softball for Team US…

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Clip 020 | Fratricide in Afghanistan | JTAC Calls in His Own Position to A-10 Aircraft 11:56

11M ago11:56

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In this heart-stopping clip from Episode 183 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, we take a deep dive into the experience of Ryan Stevens, a former Marine JTAC. During a close-quarters confrontation with the enemy on his maiden deployment with MARSOC, Ryan inadvertently relayed his own position for an air strike. The resulting A-10 gun-run led to a c…

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Ep. 186 | Cody Anderson & Aren Brandfass | MARSOC Plank Holders 1:43:55

11M ago1:43:55

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Cody Anderson & Aren Brandfass are MARSOC plank holders and each did multiple deployments with the Marine Raiders. After leaving the military, both men supported Special Operations Command as contractors. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Cody and Aren's Podcast instagram.com/stranger_pod/ 00:00:00 In…

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Writing Your Story Mosaic with Shawna Suckow 43:26

12M ago43:26

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Shawna Suckow is a coach, consultant, and speaker with some serious knowledge of the customer mindset. As a former corporate buyer, she became fascinated with how organizations marketed and sold to her. Her first book, Planner Pet Peeves: Straight Talk for Meetings Industry Suppliers to Understand How Planners Really Think, Act and Buy, aimed at he…

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Ep. 185 | Ed Ford & Alan Chaisson | Private Military Contractors 1:48:14

12M ago1:48:14

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Ed Ford is a Marine Recon veteran and Alan Chaisson is a veteran Navy Corpsman. Both men decided to try private military contracting during the Global War on Terror. Now, they join us to discuss their careers and their new book Pony Express about logistics runs in some of the most dangerous parts of the world. Support the show patreon.com/formeract…

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From The Biggest Loser to the Biggest Stages with Mimi Brown 48:49

12M ago48:49

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Mimi Brown is an award-winning motivational leadership speaker and the CEO of AMP Up Success. Through her training and coaching services, Mimi works with individuals and organizations to amplify their communication and leadership so they can make an influential impact on the world. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I sit down with Mimi to discuss …

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Ep. 184 | Jeff Depatie | Canadian Special Operations | JTF-2 Sniper 1:44:53

12M ago1:44:53

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Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian soldier that served with their equivalent of Delta Force, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2). As a special operations sniper, Jeff was used to stressful events that cause PTSD and has become an advocate for PTSD recovery techniques. Support the show patreon.com/formeractionguys jcramergraphics.com ANGLICOshop.com Jeff's s…

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