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S2E8 Congressman Rick Crawford: From EOD To Capitol Hill
Representative Rick Crawford discusses his military background, particularly his experience as an EOD technician, and how it has shaped his career in Congress. He emphasizes the importance of…
S2E7 Military Libraries with Paula Laurita
Mike sits down with Paula Laurita, the Command Librarian for Army Materials Command, to discuss the significance of Military Libraries Week and the extensive resources provided by the MWR Library…
S2E6 Staff Wars, Social Media and the Army: Josh Green AKA OnexPunchXDad
In this conversation, Mike sits down with Josh Green, known as One Punch Dad, to discuss his unique journey from aspiring musician and actor to a warrant officer in the Army. They explore the…
S2E5 From Marine to Hollywood and Beyond with James LaPorta
In this episode, Mike sits down with James LaPorta, a verification producer for CBS and former Marine, to discuss his journey from military service to journalism. They explore the realities of…
S2E4 Leveraging Social Media: Tyler Butterworth
I sat down with digital media creator and Soldier, Tyler Butterworth, to talk about his time in the Army National Guard, and how he got into creating content on Social Media. His content is…
S2E3 Stolen Valor
Anthony Anderson, founder of Guardian of Valor, discusses his work in exposing stolen valor and the importance of protecting the integrity of military awards. He shares his personal journey as a…
S2E2 EOD in Afghanistan
In this conversation, Mike sits down with Joe Czikalla, an EOD technician, to discuss Joe's experiences in the EOD community. They discuss the challenges and adrenaline rush of being an EOD…
S2E1 Captain "Chowdah" Hill and The Way of the Warrior Sailor
Captain Chris "Chowdah" Hill, commander of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, discusses his leadership style and the use of social media and managing over 5,000 sailors on a ship. Captain Chowdhill's…
S1E14 The Story of WonderNubs: Mary Dague
Mary Dague sits down with me and discusses her time as an EOD technician and life after EOD. She talks about her decision to join the army and her experience in EOD school. Mary also shares her first…
S1E13 Distinguished Service Cross Recipient Jeff Dawson
Jeff Dawson, a Distinguished Service Cross recipient and EOD technician, shares his journey in the army and his experiences in the field. He was deployed to Afghanistan with the 28th EOD, a…
S1E12 After the Long Walk
Mike sits down with Jeff Truex, a retired Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, and discusses his military career and the creation of the nonprofit organization, After the Long Walk, aimed at…
S1E11 The State of Army Recruiting
In this conversation, Mike interviews Michael Norton, a recruiting battalion commander, to debunk misconceptions about the state of Army recruiting. Norton emphasizes that the Army does not have a…
S1E10 SGM Mike Vining: From EOD to Military Legend
SGM Mike Vining is a military legend. From his time as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in Vietnam, to the founding of the United States Army's premiere counter terrorism force, Delta Force,…
S1E9 The Bone Marrow Guy
SPC Christian Sutton, also known as the bone marrow guy, discusses his work in promoting bone marrow donation within the Army. He explains the importance of the bone marrow registry and how it helps…
S1E8 The Army's Harding Project and Online Mentorship
Mike sits down with Eric and Nick, two Special Forces Lieutenant Colonels, to discuss their article on online mentorship and their involvement in the Harding Project. They explore the importance of…
S1E7 Silver Star Recipient Chuck Ritter
Chuck Ritter, a former deputy commandant of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare NCO Academy, shares his military journey and experiences. He discusses his pre-army days, including his initial lack of…
S1E6 What Makes Someone Want to Join the Army and Explosive Ordnance Disposal?
Luke Whitwell, a Cadet at Florida State University, shares his journey towards joining the military and his decision to pursue a career in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). Luke's upbringing in a…
S1E5 Sergeant Major of the Army Retired Michael Grinston: The CEO of Army Emergency Relief
In this conversation, Mike sits down with Michael "Tony" Grinston, the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army and the current Army Emergency Relief (AER) CEO. They discuss Tony's transition from the…
S1E4 Hots and Cots: The Yelp Style App That Lets Service Members Review Where They Live
Rob Evans, the creator of Hots and Cots, discusses the concept and impact of his app that allows service members to review their living and dining facilities. The conversation covers the inspiration…
S1E3 Andy From The Sergeant's Major Academy
In this episode, Mike sits down with Andy, also known as the MEDPROs Center of Excellence on Twitter, to discuss his military career and leadership philosophy. Andy shares his experiences of joining…
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It's A Blast Podcast has published 22 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
It's A Blast Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 46m.
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