FTU...Life after the military Podcast
This podcast is dedicated to assisting veteran’s with the transition out of the military. We will discuss the difficulty in looking for employment. The harsh realization that the comradery that is demonstrated to you while serving does not always transfer over to normal life. We’ll also discuss dealing with mental health issues while trying to integrate into normal daily life. Lastly, we’ll try to help veteran’s find support for their issues.
Episodes

Friday Oct 06, 2023
Episode 77 - Austin...smartest person I know. nuff said
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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!!!"

Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Episode 76 - The term Hispanic is OFFENSIVE!!!
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
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 We discuss how the use of skin tone is an outdated and idiotic concept.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!!!"""

Friday Sep 29, 2023
Episode75 - Commercial Investing with Enrique
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
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!!!"

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Episode 74 - BeeF, iT’s What”s FOR DiNnER
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
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!!!"

Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Episode 73 - Audio Jackson Pollock episode
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
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!!!"

Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Episode 72 - Suicide Prevention Day
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
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!!!"

Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Episode 71 - Microsoft and College Foosball Season!
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
In this episode I discuss the lack of episodes over the last several weeks. I discuss the opportunities with Microsoft for veterans who are transitioning out of the military. I also discuss the education opportunities with the Department of Veterans Affairs. I talk about resume service organizations and why you should inquire about their services and request a resume review. I end the show with a shout out to my hero, my daughter, and the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE!!!"

Friday Aug 11, 2023
Episode 70 - Gunsmith Caleb
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
In this episode I talk to Caleb, my friend, and recently separated officer. We discuss his reasons for leaving the military, his transition process, and his life adventures after the military. We discuss how he started his own business and learning to co-work with his wife. He explains how he had to adjust to being home on a regular basis. We end the show with shout outs and the farewell "ZOT!" "ZOT!" "ZOT!" and "ROLL TIDE"
WARNING!
Do not panic if you hear strange sounds in the background. Caleb has geese on his farm.