Best April Kirk Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 219 | Kirk Spradley | Force Recon & Blackwater Contractor 1:52:58

1h ago1:52:58

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Kirk Spradley is a former Force Recon Marine that has also served as a Blackwater Contractor and member of the National Guard. Kirk was in Ramadi as a Blackwater contractor during some of the heaviest fighting in 2005 and authored the book War Junkie: A Cautionary Tale. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the link to…

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Invasion of Iraq | K 3/7 Assaultman | Cody Anderson 16:36

5m ago16:36

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Cody Anderson is a former Marine infantry assaultman and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Tech that took part in the invasion of Iraq with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment. In this clip taken from Ep. 129, Cody details the opening hours of the invasion of Iraq. This clip is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Check out th…

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Ep 32: How This 177-Year-Old Bank Innovates // Nitin Mhatre 29:32

19h ago29:32

29:32

It’s action packed in banking right now as regulatory uncertainty mounts with the looming presidential election. Today on the show, Al and Steve pick the brain of Nitin Mhatre, the CEO of Berkshire Bank, on the most pressing issues in banking. They explore the tension of a bank changing for the times while preserving its relationship-driven company…

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Clip 041 | MARSOC DET 1 Snipers in Iraq | John Dailey 19:18

7d ago19:18

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John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Force Recon Battalion. This video is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. Click the lin…

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Ep. 218 | Mick Hawkes | 22 SAS & 29 Commandos 1:58:14

11d ago1:58:14

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Michael "Mick" Hawkes is a retired member of the UK's B Squadron 22 Special Air Service (SAS). Mick also served with 29 Commandos and 2 Para. His deployments included fighting in the Falkland War, surveillance operations in Northern Ireland, and counter-terrorism missions around the world. More than 20 minutes of extra content from this interview a…

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Ep 31: The Recipe for Growing a Bank in 2024 with WesBanco’s Jeff Jackson 28:21

22d ago28:21

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As Jeff Jackson, the CEO of WesBanco, sees it, M&A activity can only go up. In this episode, Al and Steve chat with Jeff about why that is and what is at stake for community banks across the country. They also explore other banking classics, including what the future of delivery in banking looks like, how to retain employees and what has helped the…

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Clip 040 | Foreign Commando Courses | Delta Force Operator Tom Satterly 10:44

1M ago10:44

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Tom Satterly retired as a Delta Force Operator but began his Army career as an engineer stationed in Europe. Tom took advantage of opportunities to attend commando courses hosted by both the French and German militaries. Hear the entire conversation on Ep. 176 available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show…

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Ep 30: Who's Swimming Without a Bathing Suit? 24:29

1M ago24:29

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The frequent flyer miles are overflowing for Steve and Al as they continue to visit banks across the country. In this episode, they dish on the burning C-suite issues, including: recession risks, core deposit growth challenges (and ideas to overcome them) and an area they believe bankers need to step it up on – their succession planning. Don’t worr…

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Ep. 217 | John Dailey | MARSOC Det 1 Chief Sniper 2:18:15

1M ago2:18:15

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John Dailey is a retired Marine sniper who served with the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 as the Chief Sniper. He was an original member of the unit and helped build their Sniper program from the ground up. In 2004, he and his team served in Iraq as part of a Navy Seal task unit and the snipers were successfully used to eliminate targets in Najaf…

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Clip 039 | First Deployment with Australian Special Operations | Troy Knight 8:59

1M ago8:59

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Troy Knight is a retired Australian combat controller (CCT), private military contractor, and author of Havoc-06. In this clip taken from Ep. 147 of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Knight talks about his first deployment as a CCT and how his team hit the ground running with kinetic operations on his first day in country. Support the show https://ww…

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Ep. 216 | Jason Angell | ANGLICO Officer and Marine Infantryman 1:52:14

1M ago1:52:14

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Jason Angell was an enlisted Marine infantryman that left the service after an injury and came back as an officer. He participated in the invasion of Iraq and also served as an ANGLICO Firepower Control Team leader during a deployment to Ramadi. Check out Jason's book through the link below! Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://…

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Clip 038 | Delta Force Operator Training Course 10:16

1M ago10:16

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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://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Robert's site https://www.rangewerx.com/…

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Clip 037 | Attack on PB Orbi and FOB Shir Ghazi | ANGLICO Marine Clay Nygard 12:55

2M ago12:55

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Clay Nygard is an ANGLICO Marine and artillery officer supporting the Georgian Liaison Teams working with the Republic of Georgia forces that were attacked at Patrol Base Orbi and Forward Operating Base Shir Ghazi with two separate car bombs in the summer of 2013. The full interview (Ep. 179) is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, an…

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Ep. 215 | Doug Petersen | Vietnam Dustoff Pilot & UH-60 Instructor 1:34:25

2M ago1:34:25

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Doug Petersen was a dustoff pilot in the Vietnam War and was shot down two times during his tour. Doug earned the callsign DUSTOFF 34 after becoming an aircraft commander for the Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) and flew over 950 combat hours. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.co... https://www.anglicoshop.com https://www.patreon.com/former...…

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Clip 036 | Shot Down in Vietnam | Capt Jerry Geller 18:59

3M ago18:59

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Marine F-4 Phantom pilot Jerry Geller was shot down in Vietnam while conducting a bombing run on an enemy mortar position. This clip is taken from Ep. 012 which is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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Ep. 214 | Ken Kraus | Marine Taken Hostage in Iran 3:16:54

3M ago3:16:54

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Kenneth Kraus is a former Marine embassy guard that was sent to Tehran to reinforce their posts during the Iranian Revolution. After terrorists breached the embassy walls, Ken and two other Marines fought back and ensured the safety of civilians before Ken was taken hostage and sent to the notorious Evin Prison for torture sessions. Support the sho…

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Clip 035 | MSOT 8212 | Joining the Team 7:35

3M ago7:35

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Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) at Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) attach to Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT) for deployments after being trained and evaluated by some of the best fire supporters in the US military. This clip is taken from Ep. 142 with Ryan Stevens and is available on YouTube or ad free on Patreon. Support…

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Ep. 213 | Eric Sauvé | Canadian Infantry Officer and Military Blogger 1:47:11

3M ago1:47:11

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Eric Sauvé is a retired infantry officer that served with Canada's Royal 22e Régiment. Eric's military journey spanned from his entry into the Royal Military College of Canada to being an intelligence liaison with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://…

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Clip 034 | Delta Force Operator | Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail 18:17

3M ago18:17

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Todd Opalski is a retired United States Marine Corps reconnaissance man and JSOC Delta Operator that thrives in the outdoors. In this clip taken from Ep. 166, Todd details his experience on two of the worlds hardest hiking trails. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com …

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Ep. 212 | John Dailey | MARSOC Detachment 1 and Recon Sniper 2:02:23

3M ago2:02:23

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John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Recon Battalion. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com http…

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Clip 033 | MARSOC JTAC | Never Stop Learning 13:13

4M ago13:13

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Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) Tony Musselman and host Justin Cramer discuss JTAC technology and Tony's pre-deployment training for his second Raider Battalion deployment. Check out the entire interview on Ep. 104! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergrpahics.com h…

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Ep. 211 | Brian Dickinson | Navy Rescue Swimmer and Everest Summiteer 2:00:06

4M ago2:00:06

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Brian Dickinson is a former Navy aviation rescue swimmer who is also a mountaineer that has summited Everest. After summiting the world's highest peak solo, Brian lost his sight to snow blindness and completed his descent with the ability to see. His trek from the summit was expected to take 2-3 hours and ended up taking 7 hours of feeling his way …

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Ep 29: Are You Ready For Some… Bank CEO Perspective // Mike Daniels 25:44

4M ago25:44

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Mike Daniels, the chairman and CEO of Nicolet Bank and Green Bay Packers’ board member, talks to Al and Steve about what it takes for a community bank to flourish right now and the NFL offseason. They also chat about how to preserve company culture when the business is scaling and offer tips on what not to do in pursuing deposits. Also, Mike provid…

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Ep. 210 | Nick Aicardi | Military Police and Afghan Advisor 1:18:28

5M ago1:18:28

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Nick Aicardi is a former US Marine who was Military Police and an Afghan Police Advisor. Nick also hosts the Hard to Kill Podcast where he interviews veterans from all backgrounds and it's available on most platforms. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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

5M 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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Ep 28: The Lessons of '24 (So Far): This Is Going To Be Rough! 21:35

5M ago21:35

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In this episode, Al and Steve discuss the mounting scrutiny on banking-as-a-service providers, the perplexities tied to a higher interest rate environment and the mounting concerns of succession planning. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Your hosts also chat about when M&A activity will pick up, how to preserve and nurture creativity while also mit…

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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 27: The bold bankers with Al Dominick and Mary Wisniewski 21:20

6M ago21:20

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It’s hard to stand out in banking but not impossible. In this cross-over edition of Plugged In, Al Dominick sits down with Mary Wisniewski to explore talent retention, theatrical innovation acts and the importance of the return on tech. They also get into mistakes banks make (ahem, on their social media video efforts) and introduce Mary's new show,…

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

6M 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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SOLOMON, the fake-deep pharaoh (with Wes Howard-Brook) 1:12:40

6M ago1:12:40

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We are so freaking back. We're joined by Seattle University professor emeritus Wes Howard-Brook, author of works like Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond, to discuss: King Solomon wasn't actually all that wise ... ... and the cutting-a-baby story isn't about what a great guy he was. In fact, the Bible's authors mean…

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

6M 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

7M 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 26: What does it take to be a successful bank? // Tom Michaud 31:53

7M ago31:53

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Tom Michaud, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, is back! This time, he joins Steve and Al to answer the question bankers across the country want to know: How to compete with big institutions and non-banks. On the show, they get into common mistakes banks make, takeaways from KBW’s Winter Financial Services confere…

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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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 25: Pizza parties, digital banks, university appeal // April Clobes 29:11

8M ago29:11

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In this episode, Al and Steve sit down with April Clobes, president and CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, to chat about growth strategies in Michigan, a state that ranks 49th in overall population growth since the 1990s. Spoiler: For the university credit union, it includes more intimate marketing, like sponsoring green-and-white pizzas (the univers…

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

8M 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

8M 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 24: Banking on Resilience: Navigating the Digital Frontier // Kirk Wycoff and Tom Cestare 29:00

9M ago29:00

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Join Al Dominick and Steve Williams as they speak with Kirk Wycoff, managing partner, and Tom Cestare, COO, of Patriot Financial Partners to delve into how banks are building resilience through digital innovation. This episode features discussions on the integration of technology in banking operations, the importance of maintaining a robust digital…

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

9M 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

9M 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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Ep 23: It’s Not Too Corny to Talk About Love and Banking 29:32

9M ago29:32

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In this year’s final episode of Plugged In, Al and Steve reflect on their favorite moments from 2023 – including in banking, books and music. They also explore the top traits that make for smarter banks. Bonus: Hear the backstory of how the GonzoBanker Awards were developed. Subscribe to Plugged In for the latest from industry leaders in Banking, F…

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