Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives. Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military af ...
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We are a group of veterans that want to tell our stories, talk shop, address current events and help shine a light on the mental health issues that are affecting our armed forces and veterans across the world. Hopefully through communication and teamwork we can find new ways to treat things like: PTSD, TBI, anxiety, depression, and much more. Semper Fidelis All Buisness inquiries-Hardtokillp0d@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hardtokillpodcast/support
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Welcome to Tales from the Corps! Join Marine Mike Francis as he shares his stories from their time in the United States Marine Corps. The podcast includes weekly guests, ranging from fellow Marines to veteran professionals and athletes. If you're a fan of war stories, libo antics, and combat deployment tales, 'Tales from the Corps' is the perfect podcast. Tune in on platforms like Apple and Spotify, leave a 5-star rating, and join this journey through their experiences. Contact Michael Franc ...
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This show is for 20-somethings who don't want to spend their whole life worrying about money. Have you ever asked yourself, “If money wasn’t an issue, what would I do with my life?” If not, think about it because you’ll need an answer sooner than you think, but my guess is, you have. You’ve thought about an alternative career path, starting your own business, or spending more time developing your hobbies but the major factor holding you back is money. I want to solve that problem for you. On ...
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Oil Twitchers and Barge Spotters: A Field Guide to Whale Creek
A self-guided audio tour by Floating Studio for Dark Ecologies
A Field Guide to Whale Creek is a self-guided audio tour and field guide pamphlet (available for download at www.newtowncreekfieldguide.com). These tools add insights to the strange beauty of the post-natural landscape accessible via the Newtown Creek Nature Walk, designed by George Trakas. You can reach the site in Greenpoint, Brooklyn by G train, bicycle or car. Just look for the enormous digester eggs belonging to the DEP’s Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. A NOTE TO THE CURIOUS: ...
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The Rob and Slim Show is a comedy podcast in the style of morning talk radio. We discuses news stories, watch viral videos, and talk about whatever we want to whoever we want. Proud members of #PodernFamily
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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.
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Ep. 43 - From Combat Zones to Creative Zones: Justin Cramer's Journey
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In this compelling episode of "Tales from the Corps," hosts Mike Francis and Neal Fauver sit down with Justin Cramer, a former Marine fire support man and JTAC evaluator, who takes us on a journey from the intense battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the creative realms of podcasting and entrepreneurship. Justin's story is one of resilience, ada…
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Reverse Budgeting: Low-Stress Way to Spend Guilt-Free and Keep Your Finances Healthy | E148 Peter Lazaroff
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Things can get complicated quickly in the world of personal finance. From investing and budgeting to estate planning and insurance, there are multiple ways to accomplish what you need to get done. Let’s take investing for example. There are different strategies including but not limited to passive index investing, value buying, the 3-fund portfolio…
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Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are at PCT Trail Days! Our guest today is Jeffrey James Binney, a modern-day renaissance man who is an award-winning filmmaker, motivational speaker, ultrarunning athlete, and PCT hiker. We learn all about Jeffrey's story, including how losing his mom at a young age inspired him to pu…
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Zach Hiked the Weminuchoo Choo Loop (and His Biggest Backpacking Blunder Yet)
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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Zach takes on the role of guest. This episode recaps his recent hike through the Weminuche Wilderness, a 40-mile loop he’s coined the "Weminuchoo Choo Loop." It’s bound to catch on. Zach gives a full overview of the hike, covering the distance, elevation gain, alternate route options, tr…
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Clip 040 | Foreign Commando Courses | Delta Force Operator Tom Satterly
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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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How to Fight About Money Without Ruining a Relationship | E147 Allie Volpe
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There are going to be differences. And these differences are what lead to disagreements. Imagine a scenario where you and your friends are booking an Airbnb for an upcoming trip. The group isn’t progressing, and you can tell by the tone people are getting frustrated. Half of the group wants a cheap option while the other half wants a nice place clo…
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Ep. 217 | John Dailey | MARSOC Det 1 Chief Sniper
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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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Justin Simoni, the Long Ranger, on Creating Ridge Routes and Hiking the Highest Hundred Peaks in Colorado
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Justin Simoni aka the Long Ranger. In addition to established routes like the Tour Divide and Nolan’s 14, Justin also creates his own - he’s traversed the Sangre de Cristo Range, Mosquito and Tenmile Ranges, and from Milner to Berthoud Pass along the divide. And while su…
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Clip 039 | First Deployment with Australian Special Operations | Troy Knight
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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
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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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The Teton Crest Trail with Chaunce & Elise
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, Chaunce and Elise give us a thorough rundown on their recent trek of the Teton Crest Trail. We learn all the requisite facts about this trail, including length, landscape highlights, permitting, travel, wildlife, the best campsites, water availability and more. We also get a play by pla…
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Hard To Kill- Ep111- Sgt Andrew Coville
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YouTube Bio for Episode 111 of the Hard to Kill Podcast: Join us for an intense and heartfelt episode of the Hard to Kill Podcast as host Nick Aicardi sits down with 2nd LAR's finest, 0311 Marine, author, and true Masshole, Andrew Coville. In Episode 111, these two veterans talk shop and reminisce about the early days of USMC training and shuttling…
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5 Secrets to Make Your FIRE Journey Fun | E146 Jackie Cummings Koski
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Yes, your path to financial independence is going to take work and sacrifice but it shouldn’t be miserable. Financial independence is not worth it if it means being unhappy for decades of your life. There should be lots of moments of fun because life is precious both before and after you reach FI. So in today’s episode, Jackie Cummings Koski is bac…
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Clip 038 | Delta Force Operator Training Course
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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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Ep. 42 - Echoes of Valor: Stories That Transcend Time
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Join Mike Francis, Neal Fauver, and special guest Scott Gibson in an extraordinary episode of Tales from the Corps that delves deep into the lives and legacies of World War II veterans Don Graves and Allan Chatwin. Recently, these veterans shared their harrowing and heroic experiences from Iwo Jima at a memorable event in Fredericksburg, Texas. The…
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Stuart Howe on Backpacking with His Twin Daughters across Canadian National Parks
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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Stuart Howe. Stu is an avid backpacker of remote and rugged Canadian treks, the proprietor of a Youtube Channel dedicated to documenting the backpacking trips he’s done with his identical twin daughters, and the nicest guy you’ve ever met! We learn all about how his entr…
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Clip 037 | Attack on PB Orbi and FOB Shir Ghazi | ANGLICO Marine Clay Nygard
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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
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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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Foot Strength, Injury Prevention, Footwear Recommendations, and Gait Mechanics with Dr. Courtney Conley
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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Courtney Conley. Dr. Conley is an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist, founder and creator of Gait Happens, and chiropractic physician who specializes in foot and gait mechanics. We chat all things related to foot health related to long-distance backpac…
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Use Flow State to Achieve More and Accelerate Your Financial Goals | E145 Justine Elizabeth
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Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, you’ve been asked to write before. This could be an essay for school, an email at work, or a caption for a post. Sometimes when we are writing, we have a complete brain fart. No matter how hard we try, the words aren’t coming out. We write a sentence and delete it. We start writing another sentence, ge…
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Ep.41 - Tall Tales from the Corps: When Stories Collide
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Welcome, everybody, to a special edition of *Tales from the Corps*! Today’s episode is unique and exciting as fellow 3-6 brother Neal Fauver and I, Mike Francis, join retired Lieutenant Colonel Mitch "Taco" Bell on his podcast, *Tall Tales with Taco*. This live Facebook session, also available on YouTube, dives deep into our Marine Corps experience…
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Mary "Badass" Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Mary "Badass" Anderson. Never has a trail name been more fitting, Mary is the most badass hiker you've likely never heard of. With nearly 19,000 miles under her feet spanning six decades, with her first thru-hike taking place in 1981, Mary has …
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Ep. 40 - From the Corps to the Core: Matt Harper’s Journey of Resilience, Business, and Brotherhood
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Join host Mike Francis as he sits down with Marine veteran Matt Harper. Dive into Matt's incredible story, from growing up in a family of Marines to finding his own path in the Corps, and eventually transitioning into civilian life. Hear about the challenges and triumphs of sobriety, the humorous and heartfelt moments that define Marine camaraderie…
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Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, on the EXPLORE Act and Conservation Advocacy
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Adam Cramer, the founding Executive Director and CEO of Outdoor Alliance, a national coalition of outdoor recreation advocacy groups revitalizing the conservation movement with modern organizing and digital engagement. We learn all about this o…
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Why Are We So Weird When It Comes to Money | E144 Paco de Leon
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Humans are weird whenever it comes to money. We drive five miles out of the way to save a few cents on gas. We buy things we don’t need because they’re on sale. We don’t ask for a raise although we’ve been working hard at the same place for years. We all have irrational behaviors when it comes to money and a lot of this has to do with psychology. C…
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Ep. 39 - Echoes of Honor: Tracie Hunter's Journey Beyond the Call
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Dive into a profound and emotional episode of "Tales from the Corps" with host Mike Francis as he sits down with Tracie Hunter, the groundbreaking founder of Beyond the Call and the show's first female guest. Tracie's captivating mission to document and celebrate the lives of World War II veterans takes us on a heartwarming journey from her roots a…
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John Mackey, Whole Foods Co-Founder, on His Thru-Hiking Experience, Co-Owning Gossamer Gear, and Entrepreneurship
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox we are joined by John Mackey. On trail he's known as "Strider", off trail he's known as the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods. In addition to being a world-class entrepreneur, Mackey is also a backpacking enthusiast, having hike the AT, PCT, Colorado Tra…
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Clip 036 | Shot Down in Vietnam | Capt Jerry Geller
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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
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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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Ep. 38 - Confessions from the Corps: Marine Corps Pranks and Mayhem
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Get ready for a side-splitting episode of "Tales from the Corps" with your Host Michael Francis! He’s bringing back Robert Eunice, Lima company's own resident prankster, and introducing Bart Lewis, the legendary mischief-maker. These two veterans are here to share their most outrageous and hilarious stories from their time in the Marines. Expect ta…
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Skin Protection on Trail: Sunscreen, Clothing, and Supplements with Dr. Katie Manno
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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by dermatologist, and my old pal, Dr. Katie Manno. This is a chat I’ve been wanting to highlight on this podcast for years now, and it lived up to my lofty expectations. Dr. Manno gives us a thorough runthrough on all things skin health related and how it pertains to extend…
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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
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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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Work Optionality: A Different Way to Imagine at FIRE | E143 Rachael Camp
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Work optionality is the idea that you work because you want to, not because you have to. As you’re listening to this in your 20s, this concept might seem like a pipe dream. That’s truly fair. Most of us don’t have this luxury. We are building wealth, along with just paying our bills, and it takes income to do that. But this idea might not be as far…
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Ep. 37 - Voyage to Valor: Peleliu Revisited and Remembered
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Join host Mike Francis on an unforgettable episode of Tales from the Corps as he welcomes Anthony Perez, a passionate traveler and content creator currently spending time in American Samoa. Anthony’s extraordinary video on the World War II battle of Peleliu captured Mike’s attention, leading to a deep dive into Anthony’s journey of storytelling. Di…
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Katie "Oats" Houston on the Appalachian High Route, Lone Star Trail, and Breaking Out in the Outdoor Industry
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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are joined by Katie “Oats” Houston. Oats is a solo thru-hiker, who’s completed the AT, Colorado Trail, Lone Star Trail, and most importantly for today’s recording, the 330-mile Appalachian High Route. We dive deep into the Appalachian High Route’s de…
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Clip 034 | Delta Force Operator | Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail
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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
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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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Ep. 36 - James Badge Dale on the Importance of Telling the Stories Correctly
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Join hosts Mike Francis and Neal Fauver, as they sit down with James Badge Dale, famously known for his role as Robert Leckie in the acclaimed series "The Pacific." In this gripping episode, hear firsthand accounts of the visceral transformation that actors undergo to portray real heroes and the profound connections they form with the characters th…
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