FTU...Life after the military Podcast

Episode 84 - Year Recap

In this episode I recap some of the stories presented by veterans. I discuss the problem I have with anxiety and how I struggle to relax. I talk about the importance of checking in on one another. I mention how I upset some Michigan fans on Twitter because I referred to the players as hobos. I talk about my trip to the Rose Bowl and I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

Episode 83 -Winning Time with Big Riggin B

In this episode I share some exciting news about Brandon winning his contest and earning a new Big Rig. I discuss the difficulties of the holidays and share some insight on pursuing employment during this time of year. I talk about working to earn money to enjoy life and not working to live. I give shout outs to my grand babies and end the show with the customary "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

Episode 82 - Thanksgiving maYHhem at BUC EE’S

In this episode I discuss the upcoming webinar on commercial investing as a passive income stream.  I then discuss the situation with a young paratrooper and how his command team failed him.  I talk about my adventure at BUC EE's and how it took me back to the mean streets of All Kut, Iraq.  I end the show with the customary "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!" 

Episode 81- Assertive or Aggressive? You decide

In this episode I discuss the two different experiences I had this week where I had to decide to either be assertive or aggressive.  I talk about the myth of the "All Knowing" mythical captain and why rank means absolutely nothing while in the military and after the military.  I end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"  

Episode 80 - Imposter syndrome and CTE

In this episode I discuss the stupid idea I had when I bought a Trojan helmet and my experience with my first panel in my academic career.  I talk about the support I have received from my cohort and express my feelings about the VA.  I talk a bit about CTE and how every military member should be concerned with this issue.  I provide some information about the Honor Foundation and end the show with the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

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!!!"