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Send Me

SOCOM Athlete

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This is the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, America’s #1 resource for Special Operations career preparation. Special Operators such as Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Rangers, USAF PJs, USMC Recon, and more tell their stories while offering life wisdom & training advice. Host of the “Send Me” Podcast, Jason Sweet is a former U.S. Special Operator who also played Football for the U of A, Baseball for GCU, and earned a Bachelor's in Biochemistry. Jason & his father Maurice made American his ...
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The Psychedelic Closet Podcast

Exploring stories from the beyond to embrace our full human nature

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This is a place to explore the untold stories from the beyond, to help us embrace our full human nature. So if you like me, feel like you don’t have anyone to talk to about these magical, sometimes frightening, eye-opening, awe-inducing and mystery-invoking experiences, this is for you. In each episode, you'll get to hear stories from fellow Psychonauts, Elders and Therapists about one of their psychedelic journeys and how it has influenced their lives. Episodes will come out fortnightly, on ...
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Today I’m joined by Daniel Knoop, who left a career as an expat in tropical agriculture to become a practising therapist and student of Jung, focused on helping people change ‘how’ they interact with themselves and others. He shares how a series of events led to a journey of transformation and a beautiful story that saw him re-connect his heart and…
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Today I’m joined by Thomas White, one of the wisest people I know, a personal mentor, teacher, and friend. In this episode, he shares his journey of transformation from serial entrepreneur to teacher of sacred wisdom, and how an amalgamation of stories and encounters with various animals over the last 25 years in the Californian desert influenced t…
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I have the absolute pleasure of sharing this conversation with Neil Gehani, a community advocate for breaking down mental health stigma in Asian communities, as well as a founder of mindlumen.health, a platform designed to ethically match seekers and facilitators for psychedelic therapy. I have to thank Neil for showing up and having the courage to…
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In this episode, I have to thank my friend Elijah Whaley for being brave enough to join me in helping me explore and make sense of a recent experience I had at a festival. It started in the savannah of the Australian outback, where encountered a pride of lions and a pack of wolves that got me to question my nature, which led me to talk with a varie…
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Today I talked with Dr Prash Puspanathan about a recent clinical trial he participated in with DMT. Prash is a practising psychiatrist and has been a long-time advocate for the responsible use of psychedelics in the medical field in Australia since way before it was cool. He is also the co-founder of Enosis Therapeutics, a VR company working to mak…
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This is going to be a relatively light-hearted and fun conversation, about a very profound and in some ways very serious topic. Ego Death. In other words, the experience of dying before you die. To those who get to experience it, it can be one of the most transformative experiences in life, and I can certainly attest to that. It certainly gave me f…
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Anyone who has experienced psychedelics has likely also asked what now? What do I do with these new insights? This question of integration is a big one, especially for those seeking to heal and transform themselves through these experiences, and that’s why I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Cameron Quin. Cameron will share his first ex…
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This is a special episode as it’s the first time we explore a psychedelic-like (altered state) experience that isn’t induced by an external substance or entheogen. Elijah Whaley will share his experience with his introduction to Shamanic Journeying which led him to find one of his spirit animals. This opens up a larger conversation about how these …
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I’m very excited to share this conversation with Steven Farrugia with you. When I set out on my journey to start this podcast, one of my goals was to bring back a little bit of mystery, wonder and magic into my life, and hopefully that of my listeners. This conversation did exactly that for me, and I hope it does for you too. Steven is the founder …
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It’s not often that you get to talk to a therapist, who can bring both a deep personal, experiential lense and research-backed scientific lense to a conversation on psychedelics. I’d like to introduce you to Ieesha Nyeshiahn, a transpersonal psychologist, who many years ago became a little disenfranchised with her profession. This kickstarted start…
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"Never Quit! On this inspiring episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Navy SEAL Sniper and K9 handler John Collins. John is the definition of the phrase "Never Quit." He went through 6 different BUD/S classes and nearly 3 Hell Weeks before finally graduating BUD/S and becoming a Navy SEAL. Throughout the ep…
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Today I’m joined by Tim Adalin, who is a philosopher and founder of the Voicecraft Podcast and Network, where he engages his guests and community in deep conversation to explore our psyche, culture and nature to help us make sense of it all, by engaging in deeper relationships with ourselves, others and the world. And that’s exactly what we will do…
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This exciting and educational episode features LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee from SOCOM Athlete students and listeners from across the United States. The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of va…
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Today we are going to explore my very first psychedelic experiences which fundamentally restructured the way I see and interact with the world. It was the first time I encountered the experience of unity consciousness and saw the fractal structure of the universe from the very small to the very large.There are two ways in which I will host conversa…
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In this episode, I’ll shortly introduce why I started the Psychedelic Closet, the overall structure, and a few disclaimers.For this first episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow Psychonaut Ecky, who agreed to lend me an ear, to allow me to share one of my psychedelic journeys that have profoundly impacted me, and opened my childlike curiosity t…
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The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of valor. On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by MSG Earl Plumlee, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021. A Green Beret of 1st…
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“Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode, featuring LIVE Q&A from listeners across the United States. We're joined by active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode features questions such as how to be successful at MEPS, the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), BMT (basic military…
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How do you become a Navy SEAL? What is the pathway and how does it all start? Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring host Jason Sweet and active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode describes in great detail the pathway from talking to a recruiter, to earning an SO contract, the Delayed En…
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How do you get into Special Operations? What is the pathway and how does it all start? Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring host Jason Sweet. The episode describes in great detail the pathway from talking to a recruiter, to earning a contract, graduating basic military training, prep course…
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“Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring LIVE Q&A with SOCOM Athlete students across the United States. We're joined by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Chad Williams. Chad served with SEAL Teams 1 & 7 on multiple combat deployments including Fallujah, Ira…
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How do you conquer your fears? How do you build a daily schedule and develop a routine? On this exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," host Jason Sweet records LIVE from Albuquerque, New Mexico after watching a SOCOM Athlete student graduate the USAF Pararescue (PJ) training pipeline. The episode discusses techniques and mindset fo…
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"De Oppresso Liber" U.S. Army Green Berets of 5/19 Special Forces Group (A) join host Jason Sweet for this exclusive episode answering all the important questions about Special Forces in the Colorado Army National Guard & how to start your journey today! Episode topics include the SFRE (Special Forces Readiness Evaluation), Recruiting Processes, Sp…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Kevin Baier, who just finished serving over 10 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Sniper, Automatic Weapons Gunner, and Instructor. We're excited to announce that Kevin is our newest SOCOM Athlete instructor, and will be instructing at our upcoming Hell Day event in San…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Ryan Zinke, former SEAL Team 6 Commander, Montana State Senator, Congressmen, and 52nd U.S. Secretary of Interior. Ryan shares stories of his childhood, analyzes Navy SEAL & BUD/S training, discusses running for U.S. Congress out of Montana, and more. If his ca…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by former U.S. Navy SEAL Sniper now running for Congress, Brady Duke. Brady served on SEAL Team 1, seeing multiple combat deployments, including twice to Afghanistan as a Sniper/AW. A humble & quiet professional, Brady is now running for United States Congress out…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Force Reconnaissance Marine MGySgt Cory Paskvan, one of the most elite & fittest Marines in the entire Marine Corps; currently serving over 27 years in active duty. MGySgt Paskvan supervises & oversees all the training that goes into becoming a Recon Marine; th…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by a U.S. Navy SEAL running for Congress, Eli Crane. Eli is the Founder/CEO of a multimillion dollar business, Bottle Breacher, which was featured on the popular TV Show: Shark Tank. While a member of Navy SEAL Team 3, Eli deployed 5 times to combat zones in the m…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by former U.S. Army Ranger Sniper Nick Gough, now a sniper instructor and owner of Dark Corner Concepts LLC. While a member of 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Nick deployed 15 times to combat zones in the middle east. Nick then took his career to the CIA's GR…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by former Combat Controller (CCT) Eric Hohman, running for Congress out of Texas' 28th District. Eric was born in Mexico City, in which his family immigrated to the United States. He received U.S. citizenship after being adopted by his stepfather. Prior to running…
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“Earn your trident every day!” On this powerful episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," we're joined by Navy SEAL Chad Williams, Author of the bestselling book “SEAL of God.” Chad served with SEAL Teams 1 & 7 on multiple combat deployments including Fallujah, Iraq. He tells the incredible story of his path from a Southern California skater & …
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On this special episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet is joined by SGM Matthew Williams, an active duty Green Beret of 3rd Special Forces Group, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2019. SGM Williams was awarded the Nation's Highest Honor for extreme valor & courage in combat while risking his own life to save others in the Shok Vall…
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"Earn your trident every day" On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet is joined by former Navy SEAL Ray "Cash" Care, who has a powerful story to tell. From a childhood of great adversity to joining the United States Navy, Ray spent most of his career on SDV (SEAL Delivery Vehicle) Team 2, piloting miniature submarines on long-ran…
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"These things we do, that others may live!" The motto of a USAF Pararescueman (PJ). On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet is joined by TSgt John Hamilton, a Tier 1 PJ of the 724 STS; John spent his early career as a PJ at the 23 STS, in which he deployed to Afghanistan with an Army Special Forces ODA Team. For his actions in co…
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The Bible includes many stories of warfare, and the United States Military has historically presupposed a Christian worldview. However, the 6th Commandment states: "Thou Shalt Not Kill (Murder)." Join SOCOM Athlete for a special episode featuring Dr. Frank Turek discussing "Justified Killing vs Murder," and "Christianity & the United States Militar…
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A professional nutritionist, bodybuilder, & dietitian, Courtney Reeves has been mentoring SOCOM Athlete students for over 3 years. Join us for a special episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we host SOCOM Athlete's Nutritionist Courtney for round two of LIVE Q&A. Host Jason Sweet & Courtney discuss topics of nutrition, meal planning, and …
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"The Strong Shall Stand, The Weak Will Fall By The Wayside!" The motto of USAF TACP (Tactical Air Control Party). Join SOCOM Athlete LIVE for an interview and Q&A for this exclusive episode with TACP operators & Special Warfare Recruiters of the 124 ASOS; Boise, Idaho. SrA Koop recently finished the TACP pipeline, became JTAC qualified, and deploye…
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Join SOCOM Athlete for another powerful, educational episode from our podcast "Send Me!" This episode's guest, Mike Hazle, is a former USA Olympian & USAF CCT (Combat Controller) of the 125th STS. Mike has served as a SOCOM Athlete mentor & Hell Day instructor for nearly 3 years, bringing a plethora of human performance expertise & wisdom to SOCOM …
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Join SOCOM Athlete for our second time hosting Navy SEAL Matthew Heidt for a powerful interview & LIVE Q&A with Special Operations candidates across the United States discussing BUD/S, Navy SEAL Officer vs Enlisted, Spiritual Resiliency & Combat, Christianity on SEAL Teams, and more. Matt retired as a U.S. Navy SEAL & Senior Chief Petty Officer aft…
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"First There!" The motto of the elite USAF CCT (Combat Controllers). Retired Lieutenant Colonel Dan Schilling served over 30 years in the military, primarily as a CCT & STO (Special Tactics Officer). He was chosen to author the bestselling book Alone at Dawn , the story of Medal of Honor recipient MSgt John Chapman, who was killed in action March 4…
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SAS (Special Air Service) Australia Major Dan Pronk is a Doctor/Physician with over 100 combat missions, deploying to Afghanistan 4 times in support of GWOT (Global War on Terror). Dr. Dan Pronk successfully completed Medical School via an Army scholarship and served the majority of his military career as a Tier 1 Special Operator, serving side-by-…
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Join MSgt Roger Sparks and host Jason Sweet for LIVE Q&A with aspiring special operations candidates across the United States. SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. In this powerful episode of the "Send Me" podcast, Roger Sparks, a USAF Pararescueman (PJ) legend & the Author of “Warrior’s Creed" opens up f…
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SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. In this powerful episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet brings on Roger Sparks; a USAF Pararescueman (PJ) legend & the Author of “Warrior’s Creed." Roger was considered for the Medal of Honor for his actions in Kunar Province, Afghanistan during Operation B…
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Join us for a powerful story followed by LIVE Q&A on this episode of SOCOM Athlete’s podcast “Send Me” as host Jason Sweet interviews former African American Navy SEAL Officer Jake Zweig. Jake & Jason discuss topics such as: Jake's childhood story, time at the U.S. Naval Academy, BUD/S training tips & advice, his experience as an African American o…
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Welcome to the podcast "Send Me!" by SOCOM Athlete, rated in the top 250 in the United States by Apple, and the top 1.5% of Podcasts in the entire world. The podcast’s mission is to empower you, our listener, with wisdom, knowledge, & stories from America's past & current special operations warriors. Topics include: physical fitness, leadership, co…
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Stew Smith is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, graduating from the US Naval Academy & serving on the Elite SDV (SEAL Delivery Vehicle) teams. Stew has authored over 40 books & training programs focused on tactical strength & conditioning, serving as a lighthouse to Navy SEAL candidates for over 2 decades. Stew has made guest appearances on National…
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SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. In this special episode of "Send Me," host Jason Sweet brings on Guinness World Record Holder/retired Green Beret Jay Stokes, a true legend in both the Special Operations & Skydiving community. In 2006, Jay broke the Guinness World Record for the most jumps in a day, k…
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A HUGE welcome to SOCOM Athlete's newest podcast guest, SEAC 4 Ramón "CZ" Colón-López, the highest ranking enlisted member in the entire United States military; A USAF Pararescueman (PJ) & Tier 1 Operator at the 24 STS, he was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. CZ was also the superintendent of training at The PJ/CRO (Combat Rescue Officer) School, and ha…
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Join us for a celebration on an exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" with Olympian/CCT Mike Hazle & Army Ranger Pearce Cucchissi discussing BIG announcements & the recent San Clemente IV Hell Day event, featuring a record-breaking 44 students; A special shoutout to the Recon Sniper Foundation for sponsoring the event. Jason, Mike,…
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Matthew Heidt retired as a U.S. Navy SEAL & Senior Chief Petty Officer after 23 years of service, deploying with SEAL Team 4 & SEAL Team 1 to various overseas locations including: Iraq, Bolivia, Philippines, Kenya, Thailand, and Panama. While serving in Iraq in 2007, Matt was awarded the Bronze Star Medal w/ Valor for his actions during combat whil…
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Join SOCOM Athlete & our students as we Q&A LIVE w/ USAF Pararescueman (PJ) TSgt Kris Tomes, the first-ever PJ to become a full-time USAF Special Warfare Recruiter. TSgt Tomes has been a PJ for over 10 years & has multiple combat tours, receiving awards/decorations to include 8 Air Medals, 1 w/ Valor, & the Combat Action Medal. He was an Instructor…
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