Bob Mitchell led a remarkable career in the Army as an Infantryman, Green Beret, Helicopter Pilot and finally returning to Special Forces before retirement. This is part 1 of 2 of an amazing story told by the man himself. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference mak…

Dan's amazing story began when he joined the Army as an 11B. Leaving the military to become a firefighter started his over 25 years of civil service during which time he was extremely successful in his field but also fought through and survived a cancer diagnosis. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and …

Amanda is recently retired from the Air Force and now works as a Veteran Coordinator for the PTSD foundation. She shares her experience in the military and how she continues to assist servicemembers and veterans even after her government service.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want …

Dave Reid and Christian Meyers are joined by Sean Brown, Sean is the founder and CEO of Paragon Brokerage, one of the worlds largest Military Exchange marketing organizations. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.…

Robert Irvine is a world-class chef and entrepreneur, and a tireless philanthropic supporter of our nation’s military. The host of Food Network’s hit show Restaurant: Impossible. His charity, The Robert Irvine Foundation, has given back to our nation's defenders since 2014 by funding programs to address wounds both visible and invisible. Learn more…

Sam McKamey is a former Marine and currently serving in the Air Force. He wanted to contribute to his fellow veterans but did not feel that starting his own non-profit was a good solution. Instead he has acted as a middleman, guiding individuals and connecting them to the best organizations that fit their needs and situation. Learn more about the R…

Zack Hughes is a Special Forces veteran and founder and CEO of Operators Association, a program designed to mentor and train young men to prepare them for the selection process of their desired Special Operations unit. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a…

Sean and Ashley Vasquez founded Until Death Collective, an organization that uses physical activity to assist with combatting mental illness. Sean and Ashley discuss their backgrounds in the military and fitness industry as well as their own life challenges that led them to meeting each other and starting the organization together to help others. L…

Ryan Chastain is a Army Infantry veteran who served 20 years and was deployed 3 times. During his transition back to civilian life he discovered that charity work provided him with a similar sense of purpose and fulfillment that the military did. He now works with Military Warriors Support foundation that fund programs that provide veterans in need…

Donnie Stiles is an 8 year Marine Corps Veteran who currently works as a mental health therapist for a VA community care provider. He shares his story and how his military background provides a unique perspective to his clients. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a differe…

Laura Silverman is a psychotherapist and Co-Owner of Sweetgrass Wellness Retreats. She is joined by Wayne Silverman, the Chief Mindfullness Officer at Sweetgrass Wellness Retreats. Their retreat primarily offers private, guided plant medicine journeys to assist in providing relief from grief or trauma among other benefits. Get more information for …

Dave Fielding is a US Army Green Beret turned spy. He has worked for every US intelligence agency in pursuit of threats to national security. His book, Into the Darkness is a no-hold-barred memoir of not only the missions but the man and his personal life.

John Horoho shares his military experience with David Reid and Christian Meyers. John wanted to follow in the footsteps of his military family members and discusses his journey as a infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make…

David Reid and Christian Meyer are joined by John Taylor, an organ donor and David Jones, a recipient of organ donation. The two were matched with their transplants through Dove Transplant, an organization that matched living kidney donations for veterans. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you r…

Nate was in the Air Force serving as a C-17 Pilot from 2006-2014. He now is an ambassador for Carry The Load. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/medevac https://www.medevacpodcast.com/https://robertirvinefou…

In this episode of Influenced we go deep into the careers of the iconic Wailers. Formed by Peter Tosh, Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer in the early '60s as the group bonded over RnB like the Drifters and Sam Cooke, they quickly became an integral part of Jamacia's burgeoning Reggae scene with ealy singles like "Simmer Down" as the group continued to ga…

Andrew Thompson joined the Marines in 2005 and has been in the Special Operations community for his entire career. He takes time during a Reunite the Brave event, sponsored by The Robert Irvine Foundation, to discuss his career and the events and emotions he experienced with his fellow Marines. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit r…

Sam Peterson is a former Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician and military contractor, who has made it a personal mission to provide care to those suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has founded several small businesses focused on treating traumatic brain injury, depressi…

Jon Turner was a Marine infantryman from 2003 - 2007 with 3 combat deployments. He is now the founder of Wild Roots Community Farm, an educational farm focused on food systems education, and Accipiter Fieldcraft. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donat…

David Reid and Christian Meyers sit down with Rob Younkins at a Reunite the Brave event where members of 1st Raider Battalion were brought together to reconnect and strengthen the bonds created years before while serving. Rob discuses his experiences in the Marine Corps and since seperation.

Candyss Bryant is a civilian who has spent a significant portion of her career working to better the Ranger and veteran community. For 19 years she coordinated the Best Ranger Competition and now works as Exeuctive Director of the National Ranger Association in addition to a full time career as a Realtor. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundati…

In this episode of Influenced, we take a look at the career's of New York's biggest Indie rockers, The Strokes. Taking initial inspirations from '70s New Yorkers like Blondie and Lou Reed and combining that love of hooky pop rock with the aesthetics of Britpop, the band took the Indie scene by Storm in the early 2000s. Albums like 'Is This It' and …

Michael Rannigan served as a Navy Corpsman and takes time with David Reid and Christian Meyers to discuss his experiences providing medical care while deployed overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also shares about his mindset change needed once returning back home.

Johnny Wilson joins David Reid and Christian Meyers to discuss his Army career, transition to government contracting and a motorcycle injury that lead to amputation of his leg. Johnny served as an 18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant and this allowed him to leverage that experience for the rest of his life, including the day of his accident. Learn m…

This reunion event features two remarkable individuals, Ryan Leighton and Bernie Copeland. These individuals were introduced in episodes 105 and 106. This episode we reconnect Ryan and Bernie years after the life changing helicopter crash. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to mak…

James Botschon sits with David and Christian to share his experiances as a Navy Corpsman working directly with Marines and his continuation of service in the civilian medical field since his seperation from the military. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make…