Best Jay Knight Marine Veteran Podcasts (2024)

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If you think your transition out of the military is big... 57:26

6y ago57:26

57:26

We're back! Deavon and I go right into discussing our recent life changes that led to us being off the air and how they led us to recording yet again. We dive into the idea that our transition out of the military was almost a decade ago at this point and looking back it seems less of a challenge than our more recent ones. The conversation is pretty…

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Friday Formation - My Journey in Texas Helping After Hurricane Harvey 52:43

7y ago52:43

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A little late in sharing this story, but I'm happy I got to tell it. I got to serve next to amazing Americans who all on their own volition drove and flew down to Texas to help in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. I'm truly honored that I got to join the teams from Mountain Primal Meat Co. and Merging Vets with Players in bringing aid to the Beaumont, …

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Friday Formation - Enlistment Nostalgia, Humanizing Leaders, and Post Service Isolation 40:50

7y ago40:50

40:50

What it says on the tin, plus tangents.

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Nate Boyer & Denver Morris - Merging Vets with Players 45:30

7y ago45:30

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In this episode I'm joined by two veterans: 1) Nate Boyer, a US Army veteran and Special Forces soldier followed a path through football, playing for the Texas Longhorns and then a single pre-season game with the Seattle Seahawks, and 2) Denver Morris, a fellow Marine infantry veteran from 2/7 and Program Coordinator for the Los Angeles branch of M…

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Veteranology 33 - Interview with Dan Helmer 38:05

7y ago38:05

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Our guest today is Army veteran Dan Helmer. Dan began his Army career at West Point and after receiving his commission was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion 68th Armor Regiment, right after they had just invaded Iraq. A lot of his service story will come up early in the interview so I don’t want to spoil anything, but I do want t…

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Medal of Honor Monday #2 - Colonel William E. Barber 4:57

7y ago4:57

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This week's Medal of Honor citation reading was suggested by Veteranology listener and recent guest Jeff Fowler. All our citations will be read from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society website, CMOHS.org. Today's Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer …

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Veteranology Interview #27 - Jeff Fowler 38:54

7y ago38:54

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Today’s guest is Jeff Fowler, a Marine veteran, machine gunner, and former squad leader from 2/7 Weapons Company. Jeff wanted to share some valuable insights on our VA education benefits with the Veteranology audience, as well as speak about his own challenges and triumphs after leaving the Marine Corps for a new path. Jeff currently works for the …

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Medal of Honor Monday #1 - Capt. Ed Freeman 4:00

7y ago4:00

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We are proud to announce our newest weekly segment here at Veteranology, Medal of Honor Monday. We will work to read one citation each week to not just inspire you to charge your own hills but to make sure these stories or heroism and duty continue to be heard. All our citation will be read from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society website, CMO…

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Friday Formation - Father's Day Edition 42:59

7+ y ago42:59

42:59

Deavon and Jay form up in the studio and discuss Father's Day and what it means to them. Deavon shares his memories of becoming a father, 10 days after his EAS date. Going even further Deavon gives us his take on being both a father and a step-father, along with what it's like sharing a house with the 5 women he cares about most. Deavon and Jay end…

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Friday Formation#1 - Memorial Day '17 1:21:39

7+ y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Today's episode marks Veteranology's first Friday Formation, where Marine Veteran Deavon Black and I break down topics that affect veterans, and share our own stories in dealing with those topics and specific situations. This is our Memorial Day '17 episode and we went into it with a few topics we were hoping to hit, mainly our person relationships…

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Veteranology 026 - Alex Pedersen, COO at Polco 36:18

7+ y ago36:18

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Today’s guest is Alex Pedersen, an Air Force Academy graduate and veteran who is now the Chief Operating Officer at Polco, a civic engagement and analytics company. Its primary product is a web-based platform for local governments to get input from their communities and then use that data to drive decisions. Alex and I met at VETCON 2017 in March, …

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Veteranology 025, Pt.2 – Duane France 35:33

7+ y ago35:33

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We continue and conclude our interview with retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Duane France, discussing his transition out of the army and into mental health counseling. In the second half of the interview we dive into: How veterans sometimes hold themselves back by not allowing themselves to make an impact on others' lives. The cohort of 9/11 veterans, t…

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Veteranology 025, Pt.1 - Duane France 45:57

7+ y ago45:57

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In episode 25 I'm joined in the studio by Duane France, a retired Sgt. 1st Class who has built a career as a mental health professional after leaving the service. Duane has continued to serve the veteran community in a myriad of ways. He's currently a mental health professional working at a private practice in Colorado Springs. Second, he's the Dir…

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After Action #1- Redmond Ramos 20:52

7+ y ago20:52

20:52

Redmond Ramos revisits Veteranology to give an update on what he's accomplished since our last chat during Veteranology #18. Besides working on a Macy's athletic wear campaign and booking more motivational speaking gigs, Red landed an opportunity that has me quite jealous. He is one of the contestants on this season of The Amazing Race. In this qui…

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Veteranology 024 - Torie Fisher 53:23

7+ y ago53:23

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Our guest today is Torie Fisher, a veteran of both the US Army and National Guard. Torie is now the founder of Backward Flag Brewing, a craft brewery and taproom located in Forked River New Jersey. She started her business nearly 2 year ago with two other partners, and after they both quickly dropped out she carried on and moved forward on her own.…

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Veteranology 023 - Justine Evirs 47:17

7+ y ago47:17

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Our guest today is Justine Evirs. She is currently the Senior Director of Programs at Service to School. Since leaving the Navy, she’s become an intrapreneur and a subject matter expert on finding and closing the gaps of service found in campus programs and policies related to veteran education. Before joining Service to School she was hired at the…

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Veteranology 022 - Ian Faison 45:38

7+ y ago45:38

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Getting hired is tough, no matter who you are. Veterans face their own hurdles to finding employment, but there are people and organizations on our side, one of them is Ian Faison. Ian has spent his post-service career helping leaders build amazing companies. He's been hired by companies to build better veteran hiring practices, and gives them the …

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Veteranology 021 - Paul Warmbier 59:27

8y ago59:27

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Paul Warmbier is a Marine Corps combat veteran who served two tours with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. After leaving the service he pursued a career in teaching, becoming an English teacher and serving both middle school and high school aged students. He's now completing his Master Degree is Nonfiction Creative Writing. After visiting with two of his…

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Veteranology #20 - Jeremy Starr 53:48

8y ago53:48

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Jeremy Starr always knew he wanted to serve his community and during high school he made the decision to join the ranks of the United States Marines. He wanted to help in the Global War on Terrorism and ended up serving two tours in Iraq with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, as a mortarman within the Weapons Company. His active duty service would not be…

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Veteranology #19 - Liam Fuller 1:05:15

8y ago1:05:15

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In this episode of Veteranology Marine Corps infantry veteran Liam Fuller shares his story of leaving the Corps, finding his next path, and building a business that not just benefits him, but the lives of his employees as well. Liam has built Blackguard Customs LLC, a custom metal & wood fabrication shop that specializes in functional works of art.…

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Veteranology #18 - Redmond Ramos 50:51

8y ago50:51

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Redmond Ramos is a former FMF Navy Corpsman and founder of Redmond Ramos STS, where is he continues to serve as a motivational speaker. During a deployment to Afghanistan with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, where he joined up with the marines and sailors as a combat replacement, Redmond was struck by an IED, severely injuring his left leg. After faile…

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Veteranology #17 - Nic Gray 48:08

8+ y ago48:08

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In this episode of Veteranology I visit the HyprLoco Global Headquarters here in downtown Denver. I got to sit down with HyprLoco's co-founder & CEO Nic Gray. Nic served in the Army from 2004 to 2007 as a Tanker. Nic joined the Army halfway through his twenties after a long history of entrepreneurial endeavors starting all the way back when he was …

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Veteranology #16 - Curt Bean 46:15

8+ y ago46:15

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Curt Bean is an Army veteran and the Executive Director of the Art of War project based out of Denver, CO. Curt served two tours in Iraq, each lasting more than a year. After leaving the service he spent time traveling but soon started to wonder what was next for him. He moved to Florida and started to work towards becoming a firefighter and EMT. H…

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Veteranology #15 - Wayne Robinson 55:01

8+ y ago55:01

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Another great episode is here! I am joined by Command Sergeant Major Wayne Robinson (Ret.) and he shares his amazing post-service journey. There is a lot of wisdom and good advice all over this episode so make sure you have time to listen to the whole thing! Wayne attended grad school after 26 years of service in the United States Army. He graduate…

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Veteranology #14 - Travis Blair 40:24

8+ y ago40:24

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This episode of Veteranology is with Travis Blair, an Army with 10 years active duty and now serving his second year in the Texas National Guard. Travis is currently a special education teacher at the elementary level and has now written his first children's book. When I asked him if he considered himself an entrepreneur he said he liked to use his…

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Veteranology #13 - Stop Soldier Suicide 1:01:44

8+ y ago1:01:44

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Retired Army Lt. Col. Jason Roncoroni joins me on Veteranology to talk about the non-profit Stop Soldier Suicide. Jason joined the organization last year as serves as their executive director. Stop Soldier Suicides takes a holistic approach to helping veterans battling anxiety, PTS, and suicidal thoughts. Through a comprehensive communication plan …

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Veteranology #12 - Vets2PM 47:53

8+ y ago47:53

47:53

I get on the mic to speak with Dr. Eric Wright, PhD, PMP, and MPM. Eric is a navy veteran who eats, sleeps, and breathes project management. He and his partner, retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant Tim Dalhouse have created one of the most comprehensive programs for veterans looking to pursue a career leading projects and people in the civilian s…

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Veteranology #11 - David Shandera 1:06:59

9y ago1:06:59

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Former Navy Corpsman (Greenside) David Shandera and I discuss his transition from the medical side of the military into the civilian medical field. David lays out his advice for other veterans wanting to do the same. He also gives specific advice for all veterans leaving the service on how to stay healthy and keep a positive outlook on life outside…

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Veteranology #10 - Kenneth Elliott 57:58

9y ago57:58

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Episode 10! Kenneth Elliott is a Marine Corps veteran, serving as a machine gunner for the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment from 2005 to 2009. He served two tours, first to Iraq and then to Afghanistan. Kenneth is currently a police detective for the Houston, TX police department, assigned to murder investigations. He has been a police officer f…

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Veteranology #9 - Inkfidel 49:27

9y ago49:27

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In this episode I sit down with Pete Bell. Pete Bell is a former Cavalry Scout who served with both the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade. After leaving active duty in 2011 he returned to school completing his degree in Graphic Design with minors in Marketing and Art History. He has designed both the 2013 official Army Ten-Miler rac…

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Veteranology #8 - Norman Goetz 39:35

9y ago39:35

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Norman Goetz is a Marine Corps veteran and current Network Administrator for the city of Rock Island, IL. He served from 2004 to 2009 as a Special Intelligence System Administrator. He deployed to Fallujah, Iraq with the 5th Marines Regiment and then spent his last few years working for Headquarters Marine Corps within the Pentagon. In this episode…

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Veteranology #7: Dr. Craig Bryan 1:10:31

9y ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Dr. Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical psychologist and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah. Dr. Bryan received his PsyD in clinical psychology Baylor University, and completed his clinical psychology residency at the Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. …

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Veteranology #6 - Jordan Meek 1:19:20

9y ago1:19:20

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Jordan Meek and I met at the Marine Corps School of Infantry. He graduated on went on to serve with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. He served two tours in Iraq within the city of Ramadi. He left active duty in 2008 and moved home to Iowa. In Iowa Jordan went to college for communication technology and eventually found himself working for Union Pacific …

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Veteranology #5 - Russell Davies 50:40

9y ago50:40

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Russell Davies wanted to give other veterans the same healing and fulfillment he felt out in his kayak navigating rapids in the wilderness. With that goal in mind he created PTSD, or Professional Transformation with Sports Development. PTSD is a non-profit aimed at helping veterans deal with depression and intervening with veterans at risk of suici…

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Veteranology #4: Major AJ Scotti 1:14:14

9y ago1:14:14

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Major AJ Scotti and I get on Veteranology to discuss his transition out of active duty over to the reserve side of the Marine Corps. While continuing to serve he co-founded GreenCorps International with another marine and is in the process of combating veteran homelessness by providing afford housing from a unique angle. AJ also goes in-depth on th…

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Veteranology #3 - Dustin Batson 44:35

9y ago44:35

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In this episode I have the honor of interviewing Dustin Batson, a Marine Corps veteran, my former point man, entrepreneur and business owner. The West End Elixir Company opened its doors on September 10th of this year and business has been overwhelmingly good for Batson. With half of his staff being veterans this should come at no surprise. Episode…

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Veteranology #2 - Create Art 49:07

9y ago49:07

49:07

In this episode I sit down with "Raz", a Marine Corps veteran I served with in 2/7 Weapons Company. Raz left the Marine Corps in 2008 and started on a 7 year journey that would eventually see him working construction, discovering his true passion for art, and eventually heading to San Fransisco to attend the Academy of Art University. He is now a g…

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Veteranology #1 - The Veteran Power Couple 55:20

9y ago55:20

55:20

I interview Ryan and Darline Warner, two Marine veterans who met in their Transition Assistance Program and are now happily married with two kids. They lift together, cook for each other, and both flourishing in their chosen careers. Here are just a few of the topics we discuss: What it was like during transition, both while exiting the service and…

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