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Fragout Podcast
by Ryan Lonergan
Fragout Podcast presented by Wisconsin Veteran, LLC. The goal of Fragout podcast is to share valuable information, stories, events, life and transitioning advice about the veteran community in Wisconsin and around the country.
Episodes
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SE7 #257 DREW STOKES- Five Seconds: Shot Five Times- Road to Recovery
Drew Stokes Coast Guard Veterans and Retired US Customs and Border Protection Officer. On September 26, 2017, Drew Stokes was ambushed in a sudden, violent attack while walking out of a Publix grocery store just outside Jacksonville, Florida. From start to finish, the entire attack lasted...
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SE7 #256 Austin L- Ares Armament- Army Veteran- Range Safety Day
Great Podcast with my friend Austin L. Owner of Ares Armament Austin is a proud U.S. Army veteran who served in the artillery. We sat down to talk about his military service, firearm safety, hunting, and his upcoming Range Safety Day on September 5th from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. FREE admission no...
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SE7 #255 Adam Jones- Nitro Circus- XGAMES Gold Medalist
Adam Jones, an FMX sensation from Warrendale, PA. Starting motocross at ten, he quickly dominated with eight IFMA event wins in his first year. Despite a setback in 2004, Jones secured a Bronze at the X Games X Los Angeles. Riding since 1995, he's an eight-time X Games medalist, globally renowned...
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SE7 #254 Jonny Baumann- Tagged and Bagged- Entrepreneurship
Jonny is Co-owner of Tagged and Bagged. They make and sell high quality taxidermy kits for various types of waterfowl, upland birds, turkeys, and fish. Their mission is to provide outdoor enthusiasts with the highest quality packaging products to ensure the preservation of their prized trophies.…
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SE7 #253 Dean Nemecek- Army/Iraq Veteran- Author- Transition Ops Founder
Very informative podcast with my friend Dean Nemecek Dean served our country for 26 years 4 years on active duty and 22 years with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Throughout his career, he held numerous leadership positions and commands, deployed to Iraq in 2005–2006, and retired as a…
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Nitro Circus 2.0 Appleton, Wisconsin August 14th
ALL NEW NITRO CIRCUS TOUR COMES TO APPLETON! NITRO CIRCUS 2.0 TOUR PRESENTED BY RAM TRUCKS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 NEUROSCIENCE GROUP FIELD NEVER BEEN DONE. NEVER BEEN SEEN. ABSOLUTELY UNREAL. You gotta see it to believe it! 100+ STUNTS. 20 ATHLETES. BUILT FOR BIG AIR AND BAD IDEAS. Tickets on sale…
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SE7 #251 Rob Schaefer- Horse Soldier Bourbon- Green Beret
Rob is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, diplomat, best-selling author, and co-owner of Horse Soldier Bourbon. With more than 35 years of leadership and service, he has been recognized with the prestigious OSS Veterans & US SOCOM Award of Excellence. Rob joined the Fragout Podcast…
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SE7 #252 Jake VandenPlus- Iraq War Veteran- Veteran Advocate
Jake is running for Wisconsin's 1st Senate District seat here in Northeastern Wisconsin. He served 13 years in the military and completed two deployments to Iraq. He's also the founder of DC Farm for Vets, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through agriculture, purpose, and community.…
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SE7 #250 Eric Jansen- Balanced Veteran Network- Innovative Therapies
My friend Eric Jansen Government Affairs Coordinator for Balanced Veterans Network. Eric took the time to walk me through current legislation focused on removing barriers for veterans to access Innovative Therapies. That's the term being used now but we know what we're talking about..…
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SE7 #249 Jeremy Cate- Iraq War Veteran
Jeremy and I go back almost 20 years. We worked private security together at the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Factory in Walworth, WI… and yeah, we probably had a little too much fun along the way. But behind that is a story of transition, resilience, and pushing through real hardship. Jeremy's journey…
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SE7 #248 Jessica Lynch- National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
Had the honor of sitting down with my friend, Iraq War Veteran and former POW Jessica Lynch, to talk about the importance of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. We dove into the history, what this day truly means, and how it's impacted her and other POWs. Perspective like that…
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SE7 #247 Tyler Hackbarth- Knife Smith- Wolf River Forge- Iraq Veteran
Sharp and Witty Podcast with my friend Tyler Hackbarth. Tyler is an Iraq War Veteran and owner of Wolf River Forge. He was on Season 6 of Forged In Fire Battle of the Branches and was the overall winner of that season. He makes incredible knives here in Wisconsin. He's a Journey Knife Smith and...
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SE7 #246 Sam Parker- My Credit Guy Restoration
Exciting episode of the podcast with my friend Sam Parker, owner of My Credit Guy Credit Restoration widely regarded as #1 in the mortgage industry. Sam was in town, so we laid a track and broke down the fundamentals: • Credit scores • Credit repair vs. reality • VA Home Loans • Mortgages •...
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SE7 #245 Jason Seavey and Jeff Shock- House In The Woods
Great Podcast with my friends from House In The Woods Jeff Shock and Jason Seavey. Jason, an Air Force Veteran originally from Maine and now planted in the Fox Valley with his wife, and Jeff proud volunteer and guide are gearing up for Sturgeon Spearing opener this weekend. They've got 13…
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SE7 #244 Franki Moscato- Faith-Philanthropy- American Idol
Spiritual and exciting podcast with my friend Franki Moscato. Franki was on American Idol and she founded the Franki Moscato Foundation that focuses on young adults to preventing suicide and promote mental wellness through inspiration, education, and kindness. We talked about both our experiences...
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SE7 #243 Rick Crosson- 8th Congressional Candiate
Great podcast with my new friend Rick Crosson. Rick is a retired LT. Colonel running for congress for the 8th Congressional district in Wisconsin. Rick and I talked about his 20 years of service in the Army and how he decided to run for congress. This was fun and light hearted. Politics are not…
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SE7 #242 Michael "Big Drill" Fletcher- Drill Sergeant- OG Iraq Veteran-Afghanistan
My Senior Drill Sergeant from Infantry School Michael Fletcher, drove all the way up from South Carolina for a podcast and to chase some geese with me. Exactly 19 years ago, I graduated Infantry School on Sand Hill, Fort Benning, GA. Sitting down with him again after all these years was...
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SE7 #241 Veterans Day Message 2025
Surprised a very deserving veteran with a free elite OnX Membership and I shared my thoughts and feeling about veterans day. Have a great Veterans Day be safe and have fun.
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SE7 #240 Tom Farley
We caught up on all his travels for work and talked about his ongoing recovery journey. The conversation went in all directions—from sandhill crane hunts to hog hunting and everything in between. Got an update on the biopic about his brother Chris. After recording, we grabbed lunch at The Mad…
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SE7 #239 Dan NewBerry- Part 3- Redemption
Part 3 - Dan is an Iraq War veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and one of the most selfless people I've ever met. After serving his country, he dedicated his life to helping veterans — opening two gyms, creating jobs, and giving others a place to belong. But in the process, he lost everything: his...
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SE6 #238 Matt Burkhead- Marine Corps- Iraq Veteran- VA Home Loan
Dropped some knowledge bombs with my friend Matt Burkhead — Marine Veteran, Iraq War Tanker (twice), and Loan Officer with MortgageNerds.com. We dug into his humble beginnings, including the time he lived in Japan during 7th and 8th grade, and then got into the VA Home Loan — busting myths,...
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SE6 #237 Tracey Gay- Navy Veteran- Corpsman- CVMA 45-3
Tracey Served 10 years in the US Navy as a Corpsman and traveled the world on various deployments and ports. She was stationed in Bethesda, Maryland working at the National Naval Medical Center on 9/11. She is now the Public Affairs Officer for Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association WI 45-3. This...
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SE6 #236 Public Lands Sell Off Calls- NOT ONE ACRE
Called all my Wisconsin Congressman and Women, and Senators to express my overwhelming disappointment and disapproval for the Public Land Sell Off Bill that was introduced by Senator Mike Lee of Utah. Call your reps!
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SE6 #236 Public Land Sell Off Calls- NOT ONE ACRE
In this episode I called every Wisconsin Senator and Congressman and Woman to voice my disapproval for Senator Mike Lee's Bill. I even called Mike Lee's office, his phones were off, big surprise.
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SE6 #235 Horicon Marsh Veterans Hunt Guides
I sat down with some of my favorite duck hunters and guides from the Horicon Marsh Veterans Hunt — Mike Vandervest, Michael Koerber, and Dan Riese. We went two hours non-stop talking duck and waterfowl hunting, swapping stories, roasting each other, and sipping whiskey in honor of The Duck...
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SE6 #234 Josh Schoemann For Governor of Wisconsin
Great podcast with Josh Schoemann for Governor Josh was previously on the podcast. He is an Iraq war veteran was apart of the invasion and is Washington County Executive. Josh is campaigning for Governor of Wisconsin. We have so much love and appreciation for this state. We love small diners for...
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SE6 #233 Memorial Day Calls
I called some fellow veterans to ask them how they celebrate and what Memorial Day means to them. Memorial Day 2025 Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything for this nation. Their sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom. To all veterans, families, and supporters of...
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SE6 #232 Brett Schaal-Iraq War Veteran-Fallujah-Marine Corps
Incredible Podcast with my friend Brett Schaal. Brett served 8 years in the Marines. He did 2 tours in Iraq and was in the first fight for Fallujah and was there for the Flour Factory incident. He served with 2/7 Marines. He share his upbrining and path into the Marines and transition. Brett and…
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SE6 #231 The Williams- My Long Lost Family
Incredible podcast with My British Family My sister Tanya her kids Ryan and Alexa. We did a nice podcast about the story of finding each other through DNA testing. I've grown up knowning nothing about my father and I've only had 1 picture of him. Tanya has provided 50+ more pictures and tons of...
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SE6 #230 Chance Wadsworth- Quill Creek Calls- 2X World Champion Live Goose Caller- Conservationist
Chance Wadsworth- 2 Time World Live Goose Calling Champion. Owner of Quill Creek Calls and Nuclear Chemist. Chance is an avid Goose and Duck Hunter. We shared a great hunt last September. He taught me how to Goose Call and is always helping me. We also spent time together in Salt Lake City Utah…
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SE6 #229 Zach Zdroik- Marine Veteran-Afganistan-VetMedQRF
Amazing podcast with my friend Zack Zdroik. Zach is a Marine Corps Veteran/Afghanistan Veteran. Father and Relentless Veteran Advocate. Zach was the Executive Director of Veteran Outreach Of Wisconsin. He has worked for the VFW, Racine County (accredited by the VA), VOW, Cameron firm, and now...
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SE6 #228 Greg Russo- Iraq Veteran- UW Badgers Linebacker
Greg Russo is a 2x Iraq War veteran and former Linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers. Greg was a walk on for the Badgers after his second deployment. He shared his incredible story and the genesis of why football and why he joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard. His path from Warzones to the…
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SE6 #227 Greg Brittnacher- Freedom Claims Agency- Iraq War Veteran
Greg Brittnacher is a proud Air Force Veteran and served in North Dakota, England and a tour in Iraq. He's highly educated with VA Appeals and disability benefits and is the former CVSO of Calumet County. He's now owner of Freedom Claims Agency as a Registered Claims Agent. He's registered…
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SE6 #226 Travis Soletske- Army Veteran- Zero Dark Thirty Outfitters
Travis J. Soletske was Army Combat Medic and currently owner of Zero Dark Thirty Outfitters LLC. Travis and I talked about why he joined the military and then he reenlisted after 9/11. He is an avid outdoorsman and strives to help veteran with the outdoors and hunting. We had a great time…
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SE6 #225 Cory McElhatton- Iraq/Afghanistan- MEDEVAC Crew Chief
Cory served 12 years in the Army. 4 combat deployments 1 to Iraq 3 to Afghanistan as a MEDEVAC Crew Chief on Blackhawks. He has over 2,000 flight hours and 1,000 missions between Iraq and Afghanistan. Cory served with the 101st Airborne out of Fort Campbell. Cory shared his story and why the...
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SE6 #224 Ben Killoy- Marine Veteran- Life Coach
Ben Killoy has been on 2 previous times. He's a proud Marine Corps veteran, father of 4, life coach and leadership consultant. Always great to have him share his journeys and valuable insight.
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SE6 #223 Felicia Marie- Women of The Wild- Huntress
Phenomenal podcast with my friend Felicia Marie. We talked in depth about women in the outdoors and hunting. Overcoming egos, sexisim, and male dominated community. Women have an equal part in hunting. You're either part of the solution or part of the problem. She spoke about her company Women of...
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SE6 #222 Wayne Hartlich- Navy Veteran-Submariner- Wat The Puck
Wayne Hartlich- Navy/Vietnam Veteran served on the last WW2 Submarine 1965-1970 USS Baya 318. Diesel Subs Forever! Wayne shared his humble beginnings, native of Manitowoc, WI. His wife and himself make Fidget Mats for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. He is very active volunteer at the...
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SE5 #221 Jim Darling- Marine/Iraq Veteran-Hunter
Long overdue Podcast with my friend Jim Darling. Jim served proud in the Marine Corps for 6 years, and 1 tour to Iraq in 2008. He's a native of California and is best friends with the creator of Baywatch. He's also a lifeguard for Los Angeles County. Jim lives in the Fox valley with his 2 kids....
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SE5 #220 Tom Farley
Our great friend Tom Farley was back for a quick podcast. He shared his new job with Recovery.com. He also talked about the Bio-pic movie about Chris Farley. We caught up and shared some laughs and jokes. Great to see you my friend!
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SE5 #219 Jesse Cuff
2 months away from podcasting and I called my friend Jesse Cuff. Hes been on many times before and we just talked about everything under the sun. I share some amazing things that happend in my personal life. This was a great time with my friend.
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SE5 #218 Michael Connor Humphreys- Iraq Veteran- Forest Gump
Incredible virtual podcast tonight with Michael Connor Humphreys. You may recognize him from the movie Forest Gump. He is an Iraq War Veteran served 4 years in the Army and was in Iraq in 2005-2006. Michael shared his journey about being Forest Gump and the military and all the transitioning from...
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SE5 #217 Eric Jansen & Victor Bohm- Balanced Veterans Network
Entertaining and educational podcast with my friends Victor Bohm and Eric Jansen from Balanced Veterans Network. Over the pass year they've grown and hammered lobbying for psychedelics and cannabis therapy for veterans on Capitol Hill. BVN wants veterans to find balance in their lives doesn't…
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SE5 #216 Todd Smits- US Navy-SWCC- Homelessness
Todd Smits and I met 7 years ago in Appleton. He was one of the many Homeless Veterans I've helped over the last 17+ years. Todd served 7 Years in the NAVY. He was in the Fleet for 2 years, and did 5 years in Naval Special Warfare as a SWCC Boat Operator. Todd shared his incredible life story...
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SE5 #215 Jessica Lynch- Prisoner Of War- Iraq Veteran
Jessica Lynch OG Iraq War Veteran, Prisoner Of War, Purple Heart recipient. She is the first POW rescue since WW2 and the first ever Female POW rescue. We covered so much ground and many topics. She is a wonderful woman veteran and great ambassador to our veteran community.
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SE5 #214 Lindsey Lundgaard- Lundgaard Love Foundation
Phenomenal Podcast with my new friend Lindsey Lundgaard. Lindsey is the widow of Mitch Lundgaard. Mitch was a firefighter/EMT that was killed in the line of duty May 15, 2019. Lindsey came on to talk about Mitch, children, overcoming grief, moving forward, and giving back. We spoke about how…
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SE5 The SITREP #7- My Birthday- Friends and Family
I spoke to some good friends and my aunt Erin on my birthday. We just had some great topics and laughed a lot. My birthday was a lot of fun. I got to talk to an old friend Marty, who I served with in my first infantry unit. That was a great part of my day. We will get him on for a full podcast.
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SE5 #213 Andy VanHandel- Skydiver- Army Veteran
Great podcast with Andy VanHandel, Army Veteran and SkyDiving Instructor. He's been skydiving for 25 years and has 3700 jumps, 2000 are tandems. We had a great conversation about skydiving, his service, and Freedom Freefall coming up for veterans!
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SE5 #212 Jon Winker- Resilience Racing
Great podcast with Jon Winker founder of Resilience Racing. Jon was on the podcast 4.5 years ago. His organization has seen some great growth. They take amputee veterans and put them in custom race cars, specifically Ford Mustangs. They have special hand controls and other technology. They have...
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SE5 SITREP #6 Ben Killoy - Find Your True North
I called my friend Ben Killoy and completely surprised him. It was nice to catch up with Ben and hearing what he has going on in his life, including a new baby. Ben is a life coach for Fathers and teaches leadership. He is an excellent podcast host. Proud of him and his achievements.
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Fragout Podcast presented by Wisconsin Veteran, LLC. The goal of Fragout podcast is to share valuable information, stories, events, life and transitioning advice about the veteran community in Wisconsin and around the country.
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