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Zero Dark Thirsty is a veteran-led podcast and platform built for the military connected community who refuse to fade quietly into the background. We talk real transition. Real leadership. Real life after service. From E7–E9 senior enlisted navigating identity shifts, to veterans building second careers, military spouses holding it all together, and leaders calling out broken systems, this channel is where honest conversations happen without filters.
Expect: Unfiltered conversations with veterans, spouses, and industry leaders Career, leadership, and transition strategies that actually work Hard truths about toxic leadership, retaliation, and systems that fail people Humor, accountability, and community over buzzwords Segments built for every stage of the military journey If you believe rank ends but leadership does not, you are in the right place. Subscribe, pull up a chair, and stay thirsty for growth, truth, and better outcomes for our people.
Welcome to Zero Dark Thirsty.
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Recent Episodes
Boots2Boo'd Up with Kate Perez
In this episode, veteran Kate shares her transition journey from active duty to civilian life, highlighting the emotional, social, and professional challenges faced. She discusses the importance of…
Field Graders Gone Wild with George Markert
🎙️ Field Graders Gone Wild | Zero Dark ThirstyIn this episode, Delaina sits down with George Markert, a Veteran navigating the transition from military service to civilian life and stepping into…
SR2SR with Aaron Kelly
Military to Civilian Transition | SR2SR with Aaron Kelly | Zero Dark ThirstyTransitioning from military service to civilian life is rarely a straight line, especially for senior leaders.In this…
Boots2Boo'd Up with Linda Mosquera
25 years. Two careers. One marriage. 💙⚓💍Linda Mosquera opens up about life as a Navy Sailor, navigating a mil-to-mil marriage, and what it really takes to grow together through decades of service.…
Ed Hoc Report with Samantha Perrino
Education should adapt to the military lifestyle, not the other way around.In this episode of Ed-Hoc Report, a Zero Dark Thirsty education resource segment, host Delaina Morse sits down with Samantha…
Mafia Made with Chris Dove
In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina Morse sits down with Chris Dove for an honest conversation about the realities Veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian…
SR2SR with Steven Westin
Military to Civilian Transition | Veteran Careers, Networking & Leadership After Service | SR2SRLeaving the military isn’t just about finding a job. It’s about redefining identity, purpose, and…
Ed-Hok Report featuring Kim Archer at Rapid Ascent
🎙️ Ed-Hok Report | Zero Dark ThirstyIn this episode of the Ed-Hok Report on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina sits down with Kim Archer from Rapid Ascent to talk about real, accessible education pathways…
ZDT Presents Field Graders Gone Wild with Col. Paul Fidler
In this episode of Field Graders Gone Wild, Delaina and Colonel Paul Fidler discuss the challenges and successes of transitioning from military to civilian life. They explore networking strategies,…
S1E2 Mafia Made with Justin Henderson and Veteran Hiring Solutions
In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina Morse sits down with Justin Henderson to talk candidly about the realities of transitioning from military to civilian life and why the E4…
Mafia Made with Nate Young at ZDT
In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina Morse sits down with Nathanael Young, a former U.S. Navy corpsman turned senior recruiter, to talk honestly about military transition,…
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Zero Dark Thirsty has published 11 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Zero Dark Thirsty is currently sporadic with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 37m.
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