Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
86%
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About This Podcast

Life changes one small step at a time. Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes with others, and sometimes we feel completely lost in a crowded room. But no matter where we stand, our stories matter — yours and mine. And somewhere between them is the truth we’re all trying to figure out. The D-Minus Diaries is a place for anyone learning, stumbling, rebuilding, or pushing forward when life refuses to give clear instructions. No topic is off limits. We talk about self-reliance, critical thinking, forgiveness, humor, failure, resilience, how politics shapes us, getting screwed over, and the life lessons that show up uninvited. Some stories are funny, some sting, and some remind us how thin the line is between chaos and clarity. I share experiences from an adopted kid in the Appalachian mountains with a D-minus average who went from bag boy to the Coast Guard, to Special Forces, to decades as a senior civil servant supporting America’s most elite units and its veterans. This podcast isn’t just about where I’ve been. It’s about where you’re going. New episodes weekly. Best enjoyed while driving. If you want it even shorter or punchier, I can cut it down again.

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Recent Episodes

Created in Our Image (Part 1)

Apr 03, 2026 17m

Created in Our Image (Part 1) by Jim Jones, D-Minus Diaries. What started as an argument about whether something was “over by” Krispy Kreme turned into something much bigger. Somewhere between donut…

Other People’s Problems

Mar 27, 2026 12m

Other people’s drama is costing you peace you can’t afford.In this D-Minus Diaries entry, I break down “Other People’s Problems,” how emotional fires start and spread, and why learning to say “not my…

The Walt Rule (Maxim Part III)

Mar 20, 2026 9m

Regret doesn’t shout, it whispers. It sounds like “I’ll go next time,” “when things slow down,” or “maybe next year.” I learned the hard way that one day, the invitations stop. This is a story about…

From Eden to Tehran

Mar 13, 2026 20m

From Eden to Tehran, I trace how ancient religious divides, oil, and Shia theocracy converge on one frontline: the bodies and lives of Iranian women and girls. If Epstein turns your stomach, wait…

Messy Democracy

Mar 06, 2026 24m

“Messy Democracy” isn’t a typical D‑Minus story; it’s a rant about war, protests, and what we choose to be outraged about. From a fight behind a grocery store to Iran’s decades of “Death to America,”…

When Grief Feels Like Fear

Feb 27, 2026 12m

In this D-Minus Diaries piece, I explore how grief and fear are often confused, and how that confusion shapes us mentally, spiritually, and physically. When loss or change hits, the body reacts…

Part 3: For What It’s Worth

Feb 20, 2026 16m

Part 3 of “For What It’s Worth” zooms in on the other side of the counter at Jim’s Donut Shop: wages. Jim is caught between rising minimums, benefit rules, and AI‑driven cost pressures, all of which…

Part 2: For What it’s Worth

Feb 13, 2026 16m

If Part 1 exposed the hidden costs bending the economy, Part 2 explains why the squeeze feels personal.In this second half of the D-Minus Diaries series, we step back inside Jim’s Donut Shop and…

Part 1: For What It’s Worth

Feb 06, 2026 13m

Why does the economy look “great” on paper while your wallet says otherwise?In Part 1 of this two-part D-Minus Diaries series, I walk through the hidden costs that have quietly worked their way into…

When Right Is Wrong

Jan 30, 2026 20m

A small group of officers stood watch as civilians gathered nearby. The civilians insulted the officers and began throwing snowballs, ice, and debris. In the chaos, one officer was struck and either…

Multipliers and Dividers (Maxim Part II)

Jan 23, 2026 16m

Multipliers and Dividers (Maxim Part II) — D-Minus Diaries, Episode ElevenSome decisions multiply what we build. Others quietly divide it. In this episode, Jim Jones looks at how choices in life,…

Burning Bridges

Jan 16, 2026 13m

What happens when the paper meant to restrain power begins to tear?This episode starts with a single word—traitor—and follows it across American history, from the frontier experiments of East…

The Silence After Victory

Jan 05, 2026 15m

Title: The Silence After VictorySubtitle: When actions speak louder than warningsWhat happens after the speeches end?In this episode of The D-Minus Diaries, Jim Jones looks at what happens after…

WHAT A FOOL I WAS!

Dec 30, 2025 8m

One bad decision. One flying apple.This episode dives into why we choose fast over wise and how strong leaders slow down when it matters most.🎧 What A Fool I Was💬 What decision would you take back?…

A Christmas Gift From Me to You

Dec 24, 2025 41m

Greetings,I didn’t write a Christmas story this year, so I’m offering music instead.Over the years, I’ve recorded various Christmas songs in my home studio. This piece brings some of those together.…

The Discovery

Dec 23, 2025 15m

“Energy is contagious.” In this episode of The D Minus Diaries, Jim Jones walks through a lifetime of discovery—adoption, family secrets, war stories, violence, faith, and the power of a single…

Epstein and You: The Wilderness of Mirrors

Dec 16, 2025 14m

Epstein and You: The Wilderness of MirrorsThe D-Minus DiariesThis episode isn’t really about Jeffrey Epstein. It’s about you, me, us, and all Americans.It’s about how quickly reputations are…

THE SECRET TO LIFE

Dec 16, 2025 12m

DEC 02, 2025🌌 A Childhood Under the StarsThe Secret to Life?Note: This episode is a repost from The D-Minus Diaries, which aired on December 2, 2025. We’re sharing it again as we’ve expanded the show…

Courage and The Board, Switch, and Belt (Maxim Part I)

Dec 16, 2025 12m

Courage and the Board, Switch, and Belt (Maxim Part I)Note: This episode is a repost from a Substack post dated November 18, 2025. It’s being reshared now that The D-Minus Diaries podcast is…

Locking Horns

Dec 16, 2025 15m

This episode is a repost from Substack, originally published on November 2, 2025. I am reposting it here as The D-Minus Diaries is now available across all major podcast outlets.A look at how America…

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