How Army Veteran Built a Lifesaving Podcast for Veterans Worldwide—Scott Deluzio | Ep 23

On this episode of My Podcast Story, I sat down with Scott DeLuzio, an Army veteran and the host of the Drive On Podcast. Scott shared how he turned personal tragedy and his own struggles after combat into a mission to help fellow veterans feel seen, supported, and connected. From humble beginnings to building a show that's helped countless listeners, Scott proves that passion and purpose are worth more than the numbers. If you want to hear how podcasting can truly change lives—starting with your own—don’t miss this conversation!Check out Scott Podcast Website - https://driveonpodcast.com/Listen To Drive On PodcastIf My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens. Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 - “If I Can Help Just One Person…” 01:19 - Drive On Podcast: Born From Grief and Purpose 03:04 - Survivor’s Guilt and the Spark to Serve 04:31 - Why I Chose Podcasting Over Everything Else 06:00 - From Rookie Mistakes to Six Years Strong 07:53 - Going from Audio to Video: Behind My Shift 08:53 - The YouTube Dilemma: Mistakes and Second Chances 09:59 - Learning on the Fly: My First Episodes Flopped 11:12 - The Power of “Drive On” and Its Hidden Meaning 12:03 - Passion vs. Profit: My Honest Money Answer 13:49 - Secret Plans: Courses, Books, and What’s Next 15:07 - My Veteran Podcast Studio Setup Revealed 18:53 - Progress and Pain: Has Podcasting Helped? 19:54 - The Messages That Stopped Me from Quitting 21:05 - “I Wish My Podcast Didn’t Need to Exist” 22:47 - Sharing the Mission: When Other Shows Aren’t Competition 24:05 - The Fan Message That Changed Everything 26:13 - I’m Not an Extrovert—But Podcasting Changed Me 29:51 - Broadening Horizons: Global Stories and Shifting Beliefs 31:27 - Unexpected Therapy: The Healing Side of Podcasting 32:05 - Ever Gotten in Trouble? The Untold Stories 34:10 - Facing Podcasting Fears and First-Time Doubts 36:34 - This Broke My Podcast: My Cringiest Mistake 41:23 - Why I Refused to Quit (And Almost Did) 43:56 - The Shocking Truth About Podcast Download Numbers 48:39 - If 200 People Listen, You’ve Filled a Room 53:05 - Why Podcasting Made Me a Better Dad 55:56 - The Unfiltered Truth for New Podcasters