Best Lt Wright Podcasts (2024)

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The Shack Episode 39, Kitting Out the Wazoo Cache Cap 56:49

23d ago56:49

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LT and the guys go through the Wazoo offerings for their Cache clothing line and pick what they want to carry in their version of the LTWK Cache Cap Support the showBy LTWK

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Biblical Masculinity with the Anglican Warrior Scott Walker 2:02:25

26d ago2:02:25

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In this episode I have a conversation with Scott Walker. Scott is a: man of God, husband, father, firefighter, real estate agent, and an ordained Anglican Priest. A bicep tendon tear led Scott to seek struggle and doing hard things to find hope and gain resilience. We talk about: Being comfortable being uncomfortable Getting outside The brutality o…

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Making Dad Proud | MSgt Jordan Lloyd 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Welcome back to another episode of The AirPower Hour! On today's episode I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with MSgt Jordan Lloyd. MSgt Lloyd started her Air Force career as a mechanic and moved on to the Recruiting career field. She was selected to help create the new computer program that recruiters use to complete the enlistment process …

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BONUS: Literally, the Grammar-Nerdiest Conversation You'll Ever Hear, with Dr. Valerie Fridland 15:18

3M ago15:18

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Sociolinguist Dr. Valerie Fridland says we need to relax about the changing nature of language. In her book, "Like, Literally Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English," she notes that language has always evolved. Every generation adds its own spin, and the English language is almost unrecognizable from what was spoken centuries ago. And for the mo…

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Overcoming Insecurities with Paul McArthur 46:23

3M ago46:23

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I am honored to share this episode with you. Paul McArthur has been a friend since Pee Wee basketball. Paul is a man of God, a pastor, husband, father and gym owner. Paul shares his struggles with insecurities, which kept him from participating early on, and the journey he has been on to find out; who God has created him to be, how to be the best v…

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50. Grumpy Cat, the Sound of Freedom, Watergate and More: A Look Back and a Look at What's Next 51:06

4M ago51:06

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When you're working with high-profile people in fields like PR, marketing and branding, things are always changing. History gets uncovered. New information comes to light that changes everything. And sometimes an opportunity comes along to learn just a little bit more about a topic of interest. So in this episode, we're revisiting three separate ta…

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The Shack Episode 38, Holiday Traditions 1:04:20

4M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

LT and the guys talk about their favorite holiday traditions in each of their families and what they look forward to each year! Support the showBy LTWK

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49. How I Almost Got Fired in My 1st Week in PR, and the Important Life Lessons I Learned 46:54

5M ago46:54

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At the end of his first week working in public relations, Lead Balloon host Dusty Weis did something so dumb, he could have been fired on the spot. During a meeting with one of his new bosses, prominent Milwaukee politician Jim Bohl, Dusty made a bad assumption and recklessly insulted Jim to his face. Dusty wasn't fired, and the pair went on to wor…

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The Shack Episode 37, Pout House Q&A Part II 1:00:11

5M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

LT and the guys sit down and tackle more of the Pout House member questions. We cover a whole lot of topics in an hour! Support the showBy LTWK

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Raising Sheepdogs with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman 1:20:32

5M ago1:20:32

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Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a former US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has published many novels, non-fiction, and children’s’ books, including a bestseller On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), On Combat, and Sheepdogs children’s book. Col. Grossman’s has testified before the U.S. Senate, th…

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The Shack Episode 36, Pout House Q&A Part 1 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

We lifted the filter and allowed members of our Pout House to ask any question they wanted of the hosts and the response was overwhelming! In fact, we had so many questions that this became two episodes.... Support the showBy LTWK

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From Chemist to Commander | Lt Col Ben Schulze 1:00:58

6M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Welcome back to the latest and greatest episode of The AirPower Hour. On this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with the new Commander of the 347th Recruiting Squadron, Lt Colonel Benjamin Schulze. After graduating from the Air Force Academy with a degree in Chemistry, Col Schulze became one of the very few chemists in the Air Force. Over h…

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48. A UAP PR Campaign: Mainstreaming the Conversation About Unexplained Anomalous Phenomena, with Lt. Ryan Graves 45:17

6M ago45:17

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UFOs have traditionally been more of a pop culture phenomenon than an actual science. But with the recent declassification of Navy gun camera footage that shows unexplained craft seeming to defy the laws of flight and physics, there's a growing movement among the aviation, military and science communities. They insist it's vital to destigmatize the…

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Developing the Warrior Within - With DJ Vanas 1:20:04

6M ago1:20:04

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DJ Vanas is a member of the Odawa tribe of Michigan, served in the U.S. Air Force where he received his B.S. and was a boxer. DJ is an internationally acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, has written a few books, including “The Warrior Within: Own your power to serve, fight, protect, and heal”. DJ is a true ogichidaa (warrior). In this epis…

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Practicing for Life | Scott Knight 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

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Welcome back to the AirPower Hour, on this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Scott Knight, the husband of our former Squadron Commander Lt Colonel Knight and current civilian working hand in hand with the Air Force Intelligence career field. Scott served in the Air Force under the active duty component, as well as the Air Force res…

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Becoming a "foxhole friend" with Mike "The Legend" Baldwin 59:01

6M ago59:01

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Mike Balwin is a man of God, a devoted husband and father, and now handles the day to day operations of Grossman on Truth. Prior to that, Mike served Arizona as a law enforcement officer in areas of patrol, Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator, Sergeant, and Lead Detective in the Major Felons Unit, where Mike was given the nickname, "The Legend", …

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47. Sliding into DMs on the Dating App Hinge, with NextGen America's Kristi Johnston 30:35

7M ago30:35

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Let's be honest: political groups don't have a great success rate when it comes to their strategic communication tactics. Every election cycle, American voters are bombarded with mailers, emails and text messages that mostly just get trashed or deleted. And when a Political Action Committee like NextGen America is charged with reaching out to young…

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Rite of Passage, Faith, and the Brain Science of Boys vs Girls with Tim Wright 1:03:58

7M ago1:03:58

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Today's guest is Tim Wright. Tim is an author, pastor, husband, father, and co-host of The Wonder of Parenting Podcast with Dr. Michael Gurian. We talk about brain science, education, faith, rites of passage and more. To find out more about Tim Wright follow the links below: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-barbie-movie-girls-and-…

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Breaking Barriers with #19 | CMSAF Joanne S. Bass 29:37

8M ago29:37

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On this special episode of The AirPower Hour, we had the opportunity to sit down with the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Joanne Bass. After growing up in a military family, Chief Bass joined the Air Force in 1993 and after 30 years has held a multitude of roles including leadership positions at the squadron, group, wing, and major com…

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46. Why Are Wireless Emergency Alerts on Your Phone So Terrible? A Strategic Communication Conundrum 41:27

8M ago41:27

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On January 18, 2018, the entire State of Hawaii received an ear piercing alert on their cell phones. "BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL." Those with a keen memory will recall that the Aloha State was NOT, in fact, wiped off the map by a missile strike. It was a false alarm. But what it revealed …

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The Shack Episode 35, Tools and why we all have a problem... 1:03:45

8M ago1:03:45

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So Nich started the discussion about tools and we added what we carry, use and want for our sets at home, in the truck or our pocket. Support the showBy LTWK

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45. Replaced by Chat GPT: Are Creative and Copywriting Jobs Threatened by Artificial Intelligence? 35:44

9M ago35:44

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The robot revolution has arrived. And they're coming for your marketing or content creation job. The advent of generative artificial intelligence chatbots—most notably tools like Chat GPT and Midjourney—is poised to revolutionize creative industries. These tools use deep learning technology to generate new content based on prompts from human users.…

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Born to Serve | TSgt Bailey Snipes 49:45

9M ago49:45

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Welcome back to another episode of The AirPower Hour, on this episode I sit down with an Airman Leadership School Instructor from Moody Air Force Base Georgia, TSgt Bailey Snipes. Hailing from Southern Florida, Sgt Snipes decided to join the Air Force at a young age while growing up in a very patriotic household. Before even joining she spent her h…

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The Shack Episode 34, The Go Bag Conclusion, Part III 1:10:19

10M ago1:10:19

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In a hotly contested series, LT And the gang finish the debate on what makes the cut and what stays home in all of our A-B or Go or Bug out Bag or EDC carry alls. This concludes the multi part series discussing our choices and why! Support the showBy LTWK

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44. How a Real Life Ad Agency Inspired the Robin Williams CBS Sitcom, "The Crazy Ones" 48:47

10M ago48:47

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Every professional communicator has had a day that seems like it came straight out of a TV sitcom. For Rob Davis and John R. Montgomery, working at the Chicago ad firm Leo Burnett in the early 2000’s, it was a regular occurrence. In fact, the stories from their time there were so singular, that when they shot a pilot and pitched it to Hollywood, it…

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Normalizing Emotions for Boys 1:15:32

10M ago1:15:32

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In this episode Dr. Cheryl Hart talks about normalizing emotions for boys. She dives into: lizard brain vs. logic brain, families stigmatizing emotions, emotional management, changing the culture around talking about emotions, naming our feelings, introduces the Anger Iceberg, creating safety in the home, de-escalation, and resiliency. #1016man #Sh…

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Port Dawgs for Life | TSgt Richard Shepard 41:12

11M ago41:12

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On this episode I sat down with TSgt Richard Shepard a former fellow Aerial Port Dawg and currently in transition to being an Officer Accessions Recruiter in Raleigh North Carolina. After joining at 17 years old, TSgt Shepard a native of North Carolina traveled all over the world during his time in the Air Transportation career field. During his tr…

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43. Brands Don't Have the Rizz: Appropriating Gen Z Slang Is Falling Flat in Social Media Marketing 40:23

11M ago40:23

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"How do you do, fellow marketers? We think it would be pretty 'on fleek' if you would stop trying to use slang terms to make yourself more relatable to young people." Certainly, brands swooping in and trying to leverage youth culture to drive sales is nothing new. But as bad as it was in the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s, the advent of social media …

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Three Dads 1:05:41

11M ago1:05:41

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Shane is a US military veteran whose personal and professional mission is to serve veterans and their families. Shane is a husband, father, and dedicated man of God who you can find serving his church and community. He has started a group called the Cadre Concept which is a group of “like-minded high achievers who choose to lead abundant lives in s…

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Faith + Character + Leadership 1:25:06

11M ago1:25:06

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Today you get to hear from my friend Philip Flatau. You will get to follow along with a story that spans from Wild young Philip turning off Friday night lights at a local football game, to Husband, Father, Dr, Lt. Colonal serving in the United States Airforce , and devoted Man of God. Philip is the son of my mentor and first podcast guest, Mark Fla…

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BONUS: Covid is—Air Quotes—Over. What That Means for Strategic Communicators, with former HHS Spokesman Bill Pierce 28:52

12M ago28:52

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Communicating during and about the Covid-19 pandemic is a topic we've discussed several times on this show, including in our most recent episode. And, as of today, May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services coronavirus Public Health Emergency is expiring. But just because Covid is "over" doesn’t mean we won’t still have to discuss it…

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Lifelong Learning with #18 | Kaleth O. Wright 50:10

12M ago50:10

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On this episode I had the honor of sitting down with one of the most beloved leaders in Air Force History. As the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth Wright set out to make significant changes in the Air Force enterprise, which drew the approval and admiration of many enlisted members, so much so that Kaleth’s nickname among a lot o…

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The Shack Episode 33, A-B Bags Part II 1:00:33

12M ago1:00:33

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The discussion continues in this multi part series as the guys discuss their Go Bags in extreme detail and discuss why each piece made the cut! Support the showBy LTWK

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42. OkCupid Stays On Target During the Covid Pandemic: PR Messaging and Online Dating Apps 49:54

12M ago49:54

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When the unstoppable force of online dating met the immovable object of global pandemic social distancing, there was no road map for what would come next. Michael Kaye is the director of brand and communications for the online dating app OkCupid. And, in the early days of the Covid lockdown, he and his team faced decisions that weighed on no less t…

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Intergenerational Growth Through Repair - Behavioral Neuroscience 55:11

12M ago55:11

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My guest today is Laura Smith. Laura is a teacher, administrator, wife, mom, and educational consultant. Her aim is to build connection and community through behavioral neuroscience. She brings up topics like neurodivergence, the formative years from 0-3, attuned parenthood, coregulation, intentionality, intergenerational growth through repair, yel…

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The Round Metal Object | Lt Col Alexei Kambalov 55:28

12M ago55:28

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Lt Colonel Alexei Kambalov is the Commander of the 348th Line Officer Recruiting Squadron. He was born in Moscow Russia and moved to the United States when he was 11 years old. He graduated from college with a degree in engineering and decided to join the Air Force as a biomedical troop. After meeting his wife on the enlisted side of the Air Force,…

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3.5 Yards at a Time 1:38:48

1y ago1:38:48

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In this episode Mike Washington shares his experiences from 0-18; foster home, abandonment, homelessness, alcoholism, domestic violence, molestation, and the impacts they had on his life. Mike talks about his time in the marines and the fire service, as well as the loss of his son, PTSD, and suicidal ideations. He goes on to express the negative im…

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The Shack Episode 32, The A-B Bag face off Part I what do we carry in our GO (BOB) bagss 55:31

1y ago55:31

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In a hotly contested episode, we debate what makes the cut and what stays home in all of our A-B or Go or Bug out Bag or EDC carry alls. This part one of a multi part seres discussing our choices and why! Support the showBy LTWK

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Influencing the Next Generation | Sam Eckholm 49:02

1y ago49:02

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As an Air Force Academy graduate, Sam Eckholm received an opportunity of a lifetime to be the Public Affairs representative for the F-22 Raptor Demo team. This opportunity opened the door for Sam to become one of the leading content creators for not only the Air Force but for all Aerospace and Defense. Sam's YouTube channel has amassed more than 33…

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41. Deepfakes: How Communicators Must Prepare Now for this Imminent Reputation Threat 48:56

1y ago48:56

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It is now only a matter of time until someone attacks your reputation with a deepfake, according to the experts. So-called deepfake technology, which can synthesize audio and video of things that never happened, has arrived en masse. And, while these tools for generating potential disinformation were previously only available to trained experts and…

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Continuing a Family Legacy in the Air Force | TSgt Renee Polk 43:48

1y ago43:48

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This week I had the opportunity to sit down with an Enlisted Accessions recruiter out of Chicago, TSgt Renee Polk. TSgt Polk was quite literally born into the Air Force, both of her parents proudly served and retired as enlisted members. After traveling all over the world with her family, TSgt Polk finally settled in Florida, where she played colle…

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“To Be Known and Loved" - Insights from the Nigerian Pastor 1:23:51

1y ago1:23:51

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My guest today is; Author, Evangelist, Educator, Church Planter, and Social Entrepreneur. James Owolabi is an evangelist, church planter and christian educator who currently lives in Nigeria. He is passionate about training next generation leaders. James was born and raised in Africa and spent the first twenty years of his adult life in full time m…

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Moving with a Purpose with a Military Training Instructor | TSgt Sarah Giard 39:59

1y ago39:59

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On this episode of The AirPower Hour, I sat down with United States Air Force Master Military Training Instructor TSgt Sarah Giard. A 12 year veteran, TSgt Giard started her career in the Air Force as a Security Forces Defender. Originally from Maine, she has been stationed all over the country to include North Dakota and New Jersey. In her current…

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The Shack Episode 31 - Unpopular Opinions in Bushcraft, Recorded Live! 1:28:25

1y ago1:28:25

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LT and Mikey hit the road for this episode! We recorded live, outside in the rain for this very special episode. We recorded during the Campfire Co-op Demo Days, a invitation-only event for Vendors, Creators and Dealers in Georgia. We had the please of sharing the mic with Shane Adams (ESEE Knives / Randall Adventure Training), JJ Morris (Fuel the …

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Firefighter to Farmer 1:23:28

1y ago1:23:28

1:23:28

This episode is a tough one. Andrew Douglas and I talk about his struggle with PTSD, and how suicidal ideations almost ended his life. This is an uncensored, very raw, face to face account with a man who was on his way to end it all. This may be hard to listen to if you have lost someone to suicide, are suicidal, or have someone in your life who is…

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The Significance of Making Connections | First Sergeant MSgt Anthony Jordan 57:30

1y ago57:30

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In this episode I sit down with the 347th Recruiting Squadron's First Sergeant MSgt Anthony Jordan. With 19 years of service, MSgt Jordan has been stationed all over the world in his previously held position as a Flying Crew Chief. After years of dedication to his Country as a maintainer in the Air Force, MSgt Jordan decided to pursue the highly co…

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40. In Event of Moon Disaster: The Greatest Speech Never Given 48:58

1y ago48:58

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It has been called “The Greatest Speech Never Given.” Drafted as a contingency plan for President Richard Nixon on the occasion of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the memo entitled "In Event of Moon Disaster" is inarguably a better piece of writing than any of the presidential remarks actually delivered on that day. Penned by White House speechwriter W…

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Emotionally Resilient Badass 52:42

1y ago52:42

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In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Cheryl Hart. Dr. Hart is a mental health therapist who spends her time walking alongside firefighters dealing predominantly with PTSD and L&I claims. Dr. Hart has walked along side of many of my brothers and sisters, adding life and longevity to them, their careers and their families. Today we …

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The Shack Episode 29, The Anthony Awaken Interview 55:53

1y ago55:53

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Join LT, Scooter and the guys as we sit down with Anthony Awaken from Awaken Outdoors to discuss, his work, his process and where he keeps all of his gear! Support the showBy LTWK

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The Strength of Positivity with an In-Service Recruiter | MSgt Jason Madigan 32:48

1y ago32:48

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On today's episode, my guest is MSgt Jason Madigan, the In-Service Recruiter for the Air Force Reserves at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Florida. I had the pleasure of being office partners with MSgt Madigan while serving as recruiters and we quickly became life long brothers. From being born in New Zealand to moving to Mishawaka Indiana and enli…

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