252 – Susan Hunter & Wayne Soares – Every Time the Wind Blew
It is interesting how shows come together. I got to know Susan Hunter through her book 77 Letters and Wayne Soares from a colleague. We got to talk about a film project based on the Vietnam War called, “Every Time the Wind Blew”. This film seemed to be a...
251 – Irreverent Warriors – Puerto Rico
Great getting to talk with Mario Cima. Mario is active duty Coast Guard and is stationed in Puerto Rico.June 27th is the first Irreverent Warriors Hike in Puerto Rico and Mario has worked hard to make this a success.It was great learning about what got Marino into...
250 – Susan Hunter – 77 Letters – Part Two
I had Susan Hunter on for #248. The conversation was so good we kept it going. Joan Hunter started Operation Morale Booster during the Vietnam War. Operation Morale Booster was where Joan would write letters to soldiers serving in Vietnam during the war. Out of the...
249 – Payton Howie – Freedom
Payton Howie is an emerging artist in the Nashville scene. She is not a new artist however. Payton has been performing since she was five years old. I was fortunate enough to talk with Payton the day her single “Freedom” dropped on SoundCloud. Payton...
248 – 77 Letters – Operation Morale Booster: Vietnam
Joan Hunter started Operation Morale Booster during the Vietnam War. Operation Morale Booster was where Joan would write letters to soldiers serving in Vietnam during the war. Out of the this began a relationship with Bob Johnson, a soldier serving in the U.S. Army....
247 – Tyson Fields
Some people think that a young person hasn’t matured enough to find direction in life and pursue it. That is the not the case with Tyson Fields.Tyson is a pop, R&B songwriter, performer and producer. Creating music is his life and his new single...
21 Years a Folded Flag Livestream – May 29th – 5 PM
This is the information post about the Livestream I am doing with Danielle Rocco of Devoted to a Soldier for Gold Star son Richard Fitts Jr. SSGT. Richard Fitts Sr. lost his life during a mission in Laos in 1968. It took 21 years for Richard Fitts Jr. and his family...
246 – Ashlie Amber – A Determined Voice
Ashlie Amber is a country artist. She just appeared in Forbes magazine to mark her single “Those Nights” She is a black female country artist as well. We talked about her journey as black female country artist. Ashlie told me about the determination it...
245 – Pastor Bob Waldrep – The Freedom Tour Launch
Pastor Bob Waldrep started working with Veterans and looked for a way to help us deal with Moral Injury and PTSD. He developed the Warrior Hope curriculum that allows people to understand what people suffering with PTSD. The Freedom Tour is launching April 30th at the...
244 – Brian Walker – Tennessee VFW
Brian Walker is an Air Force Veteran and incoming state commander for the Tennessee VFW. We talked about the VFW as a whole and how the VFW engaging veterans and the community with the 2021 Tennessee VFW Golf Tournament April 29th and launch of the Freedom Tour April...
243 – Chris Turner – The Freedom Launch
Chris Turner is a Marine Veteran who is a rising Country Music Star. He is working with the Department of the VFW in Tennessee and the Crosswinds Foundation to launch the Freedom Tour. This is more than just a concert. It is the means to give people the tools they...
242 – Tina Hargett – Supporting The Freedom Tour
Tina Hargett and Tom Anderson co-host the Take it Back Show on the IQ Podcasts Network. She talked with me about the military and why she is supporting Chris Turner, The Tennessee VFW and Crosswinds Foundation for the launch of The Freedom Tour. Tina is a talented...
241 – Dean Wegner – Tennessee VFW Supporter
Dean Wegner is the Founder and CEO of Authentically American a 100% U.S. apparel and clothing company, Authentically American is a Veteran Owned Business that also gives back to Veterans and the Community. Dean is sponsoring the 2021 Department of Tennessee, Veterans...
240 – Tommy Anderson – Two Million Steps for The Freedom Tour
The question I asked myself is what hasn’t Tommy Anderson done? US Army, US Air National Guard, firefighter, writer, actor, movies, books, podcasts, there does not seem to be anything else he can do. Or is there? I met Tommy through Danielle Rocco who does Devoted to...
239 – Tennessee Golf Tournament
Brett Emmers is not a Veteran. He has never served in the military. However, he has used his experience in playing golf at a high level to support the VFW Golf Tournament at Riverside Golf Links. This golf tournament is a way to raise money to support the VFW while...
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