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In this special Military Creator Con 2026 episode of *Oscar Mike Radio*, I sit down with Robin Johnson, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who made the bold transition from 20 years of military service to the stand-up comedy stage.In our conversation, Robin shares what it was really like to retire in 2020 and take a leap of faith into comedy. We talk about how her time in the military helped shape her voice as a comedienne, the real challenges of building a career in stand-up, and why humor can be one of the most powerful tools we have for connection and healing. Robin also opens up about the Best Medicine Brigade, a support network for military-affiliated comedians, and the meaningful work she’s doing today as a certified humor professional and a veteran fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution. We explore how humor relates to neuroplasticity and mental wellness, and why laughter can truly make a difference in people’s lives.This is an inspiring, honest, and uplifting conversation about service, reinvention, and the healing power of humor.There is still time to get tickets to Military Creator Con 2026. Go to ⁠https://www.militarycreatorcon.com/⁠ to learn more!Thank you, Robin, for talking with me.See less