Military Creator Con 2025
U.S. Air Force Veteran James Van Prooyen started Military Creator Con as a way for Veterans in the podcast, creator space and business can come together for an to talk about what we do. Why is this needed you ask? No podcast platform has a category for Military or...
Oscar Mike Radio – 430 – Lauren Burns – The Redeemed
Oscar Mike Radio welcomes Lauren Burns, who shares her compelling life story. Despite not serving in the military, Lauren’s experiences resonate deeply with themes of resilience and redemption. She recounts her parents’ divorce, her father’s...
425 – Tab Bartley – Oath We Took Podcast
Wreaths Across America Radio has been an amazing platform for Oscar Mike Radio. Jeff Pierce, Director of Broadcast and Media Partnerships at Wreaths Across America has built a place for Veterans to tell their stories and be heard. This is how I was connected to USMC...
423 – Carolee Hagstrom – Conversations with a Vet
I was excited to welcome Carolee Hagstrom, a remarkable mother of two Marine sons and the host of Conversations with the Vet to Oscar Mike Radio. We delved into the unique challenges and joys of parenting children in the military. Carolee shares her deeply personal...
422 – Ben Monnette – Tree House Recovery
In the second installment of our four-part series on Ben Monette, we dive deeper into his journey and mission. If you missed Part 1 (episode #416 – https://oscarmikeradio.com/416-ben-monnette-move-to-purpose/), we explored Ben’s powerful story of overcoming...416 – Ben Monnette – Move to Purpose
This is part one of a four-part series. Part two will be released on November 14th, 2024. Travis talks with Ben Monette, an Army veteran and Green Beret. Ben shares his journey from growing up in Ohio and playing Division I soccer to becoming a Green Beret. They...
411 – Mission Vigilant – A Mother’s Story
This is a different kind of conversation. My guests and I talk about suicide in a very personal way. You will understand that a mother’s pain is only outmatched by a love that can’t be described. However, Susan Cleland has done just that in her book, “Mission...
410 – U.S. Navy Captain Steven Vincent – TIAG
In episode number 410, I welcomed retired U.S. Navy Captain Steven Vincent. We talked about Steven’s naval career, his transition to civilian life, and the current state of naval affairs. Steven shares his experiences working with the Marine Corps, the importance of...
409 – David Willis Jr. USMC – HomeFront Sitrep Podcast
David Willis Jr. is a US Marine Corps Veteran and now hosts the Homefront Sitrep Podcast. David’s journey from high school athlete to dedicated Marine has been nothing short of inspiring. Playing football during his high school years, David developed a strong...
408 – Ryan Pavel – Warrior-Scholar Project
Ryan Pavel is a Marine Corps veteran and advocate for veterans’ education through the Warrior-Scholar Project. Ryan reflected on the Marine Corps’ unique culture, which accepts a higher turnover rate compared to other branches of the military. This churn...
Purple Heart Luncheon – Brockton, MA
Kelly Young, the Director of Veterans Services for the City of Brockton asked me to speak at the Purple Heart Luncheon on August 7th, 2024. This year the following Veterans and their families were honored. P02 Lawrence R. Cosgrove – U.S. Navy – MIA WWII...
403 – US Army Veteran Ty Buras & Retrieving Freedom
In this conversation, I talked with Ty Baras, an Army veteran, and Brendan Butler, CEO of Retrieving Freedom, as they discussed the profound impact of service dogs on veterans’ lives. Let’s delve into the key takeaways and actionable advice from their...
401 – Ann Lutz – From USAF to Engineers Against Domestic Violence
I welcomedUS Air Force Veteran, Ann Lutz to Oscar Mike Radio. Ann Lutz is a multifaceted advocate who draws on her experiences as a U.S. Air Force veteran, rocket scientist, and former Ms. New Mexico America’s Select Veteran. Ann introduces her advocacy...
399 – Jersey Joe – Patriots Helping Vets
As we come up to number 400, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jersey Joe, a US Air Force veteran and advocate with Patriots Helping Vets. Our discussion started with Joe recounting his military service, which included critical ground support roles in Operation...
Oscar Mike Radio Special – Patriots Fest – Brandon Hartt
At just 6 or 7 years old, Brandon was already strumming tunes inspired by legends like Elvis. It’s fascinating how the chords we hear in our youth can echo into our life’s work. Brandon Hart shared how crafting lyrics and melodies is his favorite part of...
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