FTU...Life after the military Podcast

Episode 79 - GRITs and the TROY TROJANS

In this episode I discuss the year of transition from the military.  I talk about the different types of perseverance and why GRIT in the military might not be worth anything in normal life.  I explain discuss the reasons behind "ZOT!" and "ROLLTIDE!!!".  I give thank to TROY UNIVERSITY and the PhD program in Global Leadership.  I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLLTIDE!!!"

Episode 78 - Big Riggin with Brandon

In this episode I catch up with Brandon.  We follow up from the last time we spoke about 10 months ago.  He discusses how he transitioned out of the military and started driving big rigs.  He talks about becoming a finalist in a big rig competition and how we can all help him win.  He talks about how peaceful his life has become after retirement.  We end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

Episode 77 - Austin...smartest person I know. nuff said

In this episode I talk to Austin and we reminisce about our time in B Co, 98th Civil Affairs BN and out adventures in Guyana and Colombia.  Austin explains why he left the military and pursued a MBE for UNC Chapel Hill.  Austin talks about the programs his company ha in place to assist veterans.  He talks about the NGO he is working with to do some work in the Dominican Republic and we end the show with shout outs and the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"  

Episode 76 - The term Hispanic is OFFENSIVE!!!

In this episode I am joined by Eli and we discuss why the we have been misidentified by the government and the last legacy of the Spanish empire.  We discuss how the use of skin tone is an outdated and idiotic concept.  We discuss the difficulties we have experienced for not being "TRUE" Mexicans and note being "REAL" Americans.  We end the show with shout outs and the customary "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"""

Episode75 - Commercial Investing with Enrique

In this episode I catch up with my friend Enrique who is a mover and shaker in the world of commercial investing.  Enrique discusses how he started in commercial investing and how he has learned that he has learned to depend on others.  We talk about and old friend, Hector, who is the embodiment of positivity.  We end the show by trying out some of the new sound effects, give some shout outs, and depart with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

Episode 74 - BeeF, iT’s What”s FOR DiNnER

In this episode I discuss my upcoming trip to Alabama! GO TROY! I describe my interaction with a veteran who has started a podcast and his ;ack of an introduction led to a quick disconnect.  I pat myself on the back for my first ad "BEEF! It's wat's for dinner!!".  I announce the beginning of video uploads to YOUTUBE and I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

Episode 73 - Audio Jackson Pollock episode

In this episode I talk to Chris and Alfredo.  This episode is a bit everywhere and resembles a Jackson Pollock painting.  We talk about music, the military, the VFW, and anything else that seems to be on our mind.  We end the show with shout outs and the customary "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

Episode 72 - Suicide Prevention Day

In the episode I discuss the importance of remembering the people lost on September 11, 2001 and the friends we lost during GWOT.  I also talk about suicide prevention day and the reasons why we should check on each other as much as possible.  I end the show discussing the importance of going to seeing the docs while your in the military.  I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"