Podcast Episodes

Parenting, Progress, and Hunting Monsters

xNormal Friday programming today, some real-world challenges submitted by listeners.

1.  A father reflects on losing his cool with his kids in a chao…

2 years ago

Chris Skates - From Coal Mines to the White House

Chris Skates is a man whose life journey is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the power of storytelling. Starting as a coal plant worker for…

2 years ago

Andy Vs. Michael - Round 9 - The Ginger goes to Italy

We return to our Andy Vs. Michael series, but first, we open with a discussion on the ginger's first trip outside of the United States, and his unwil…

2 years ago

Bill Thompson - From Special Missions to Spartan Forge

Bill Thompson served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four, specializing in Special Missions and technology development…

2 years ago

War's Realities, Overcoming Failure, and Ethical Dilemmas

Normally scheduled Friday Q and A for today:

1. First, a listener's concern about a controversial statement: "I love killing people." What are the re…

2 years ago

Andrew Milburn - A Deep Dive into Modern Warfare

Andrew Milburn is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and former Deputy Commander of Special Operations Command Central. With firsthand experience leading…

2 years ago

Debates, Business, and Podcasting

We will have the normal Friday Q and A, but first, a few words on the debate...

Did it matter? Do we know any more about the candidates? Does the for…

2 years ago

Larry Turner - Leading From the Front

Larry Turner is a former Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, current SDPD Community Relations Officer, and independent candidate for mayor of San Diego.…

2 years ago

Veterans, Cops & Concealed Carry

We are diving in on listener-submitted Q&A:

1. A Marine Infantry veteran reflects on his time in Helmand province and grapples with how to balance mi…

2 years, 1 month ago

Dr. Lanny Snodgrass - An Ageless Call to Serve

Lanny Snodgrass, MD, PhD, is a distinguished psychiatrist, and Department of Defense physician, veteran, and respected authority on military mental h…

2 years, 1 month ago