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Gulf War Side Effects
by Kevin Simon
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevin-simon2/subscribeBecome a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/kevin-simon2/subscribeA podcast to spread awareness about Gulf War illness and the side effects faced by the veterans that were involved in the conflict. The goal is to provide information, exchange stories, and help unite veterans.
Episodes
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Ron Brown on Gulf War Illness, VA Claims and the Fight for Recognition
Ron Brown joins Gulf War Side Effects for an important discussion about Gulf War Illness, VA claims, presumptive conditions, the Gulf War Illness ICD-10 code, toxic exposures, and the continuing fight to get Desert Storm veterans properly recognized and treated.Get access to past and bonus…
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Rus Currie on 37 Years in Uniform, Iraq and a Lifetime of Service
After 37 years in uniform, Rus Currie is finally retiring. Russ joins Gulf War Side Effects to look back on an extraordinary military career that crossed multiple branches, components, deployments and generations of service. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help...
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Tony Corzo on PTSD, Brain Fog and Helping Veterans with Peak Neuro
Marine Corps veteran Tony Corzo joins Gulf War Side Effects to talk about his military career, Beirut, counterintelligence, PTSD, sleep problems, brain fog, and why he created Peak Neuro.Tony shares the story of why he joined the Marine Corps, his unusual career in counterintelligence, his...
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Kevin Carey on Desert Storm, General Schwarzkopf and Surviving a Massive Stroke
Army veteran Kevin Carey joins Gulf War Side Effects to share his story of military service, Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the 101st Airborne Division, Gulf War exposures, veterans' benefits, and an incredible fight for survival years after leaving the military. Get access to past and bonus...
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Gary Null on Gulf War Syndrome, Veterans, and the Fight for Answers
Gary Null joins Gulf War Side Effects for a wide-ranging conversation about Gulf War veterans, Gulf War Syndrome, toxic exposure, homelessness, veteran advocacy, and his decades of work documenting the experiences of sick and struggling veterans. Gary discusses how his work with veterans began...
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Remembering 9/11: 25 Years Later and Why Veterans Must Unite
25 years after September 11, 2001, Kevin Simon and Wade Ranard share their personal memories of 9/11, watching the second plane hit, seeing the towers collapse. They also remember the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, and ordinary Americans who stepped forward...
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William Brooks on Surviving an IED and the Major Richard Star Act
Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade sit down with William Brooks, an Iraq War veteran and bilateral above-the-knee amputee whose remarkable story of survival, recovery, and veteran advocacy puts a human face on the fight for the Major Richard Star Act.Get access to past and bonus content...
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Mission 75 Bringing Veterans of Every Era Together
Kevin Simon and Wade are joined by Capt. James McCormack and Fran, Rhode Island State Representative for Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA), for an important conversation about the future of veteran advocacy. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help...
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The Major Richard Star Act: Why Combat Veterans Are Still Waiting
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon sits down with David Star, brother of Major Richard Star, and Capt. Bob Carey, Executive Director of the National Defense Committee, for an important discussion about the Major Richard Star Act and the fight to end what advocates call the “Wounded...
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Gulf War Illness ICD-10 Part 2: Why Veterans Still Can’t Get the Diagnosis
Wade and Kevin welcome back Ronald Brown, Toxic Wounds Consultant with Vietnam Veterans of America, for Part 2 of our Gulf War Illness ICD-10 discussion. The new Gulf War Illness ICD-10 code officially went live on October 1, 2025, but many Desert Storm veterans are still reporting that their VA...
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UFOs, UAPs & Desert Storm Veterans: What Did We Really See?
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon, Wade Wranard, Ronald Brown, and James McCormick tackle UFOs, UAPs, government secrecy, and the experiences of Desert Storm veterans.Rather than focusing on wild speculation, the panel explores the difference between conspiracy and documented facts,...
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The Biggest Mistakes Made During Desert Storm & What We Learned
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon, Wade Wranard, Hector Soto, and Paul take a hard look back at Operation Desert Storm and ask an important question: What mistakes were made, and what lessons did the military learn from them? Drawing from their own firsthand experiences, the panel...
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The Truth About H.R. 9237: Section 108 & What Veterans Need to Know
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade are joined by James McCormack (Vietnam Veterans of America) and Ron Brown for an in-depth discussion of H.R. 9237 – The Taking Care of America's Veterans Act.Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the...
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John O'Connor's Incredible Story of Faith & Recovery
Tonight, on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade welcome John O'Connor, whose remarkable story of survival, faith, and perseverance proves that even life's greatest challenges don't have to define your future. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support…
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AH-64 Apache Pilot Todd Branda: Flying Combat Missions During Desert Storm
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade welcome Todd Branda, a former AH-64 Apache pilot who flew combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show -...
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Jeffrey Ford Returns: Khamisiyah & 30 Years of Investigation
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade welcome back Jeffrey Ford, Desert Storm veteran, 82nd Airborne combat engineer, researcher, and longtime Gulf War veterans advocate. For more than 30 years, Jeffrey has investigated the events surrounding Khamisiyah, chemical alarms during Desert...
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Life After Desert Storm with Army Medic Hector Soto
Kevin welcomes back Desert Storm veteran and retired Army medic Hector Soto for a powerful discussion about life after Desert Storm, military service, deployments, family sacrifice, PTSD, recovery, and the challenges veterans face long after coming home Get access to past and bonus content with...
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What Veterans Need to Know & Desert Storm Memories
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade answer questions from veterans, discuss VA benefits and claims, talk about new military drone technology, and reflect on Desert Storm memories and current events.Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the...
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Army Medic Becci Hannigan Shares Her Desert Storm Story
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade welcome Desert Storm veteran Becci Hannigan to share her remarkable journey as an Army combat medic during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.Becci discusses basic training, becoming a medic, serving in Germany and Fort Hood, deploying to...
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Memorial Day Parade, Desert Storm Veterans & The National War Memorial
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade welcome back fellow 82nd Airborne veteran Steve Freeman for an incredible conversation about the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC, Desert Storm veteran camaraderie, and the upcoming National Desert Storm & Desert Shield War Memorial...
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Dr. Garth Nicolson Returns: Gulf War Illness, Mycoplasma & Toxic Exposure Research
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade welcome back renowned Gulf War illness researcher Dr. Garth Nicolson for one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on the show.Dr. Nicolson discusses his groundbreaking research into Gulf War Illness, mycoplasma infections…
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Mike Unrue on Desert Storm Combat Stories
Kevin and Wade welcome Desert Storm veteran Mike Unrue, a former Bradley Fighting Vehicle systems mechanic with the 1st Infantry Division, for an unforgettable conversation about the Gulf War, combat, PTSD, and the realities of war.
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The “Left Hook” Strategy Explained – How Desert Storm Was Won
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade break down one of the most important — and least understood — strategies of the Gulf War: the Left Hook.Using a powerful video from Clear & Present History, they walk through how Norman Schwarzkopf outsmarted Saddam Hussein and turned what could…
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Marilyn Rogers on 82nd Airborne, Desert Storm, and Combat Medic Life
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Wade and Kevin sit down with Major (Ret.) Marilyn Rogers, a Desert Storm veteran and former 82nd Airborne combat medic.From AIT at Fort Sam Houston to jumping into the 82nd Airborne… from JRTC to deployment during Desert Storm… Marilyn shares raw, real stories...
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Ph.D. Student Mae Dehghanian Speaks Out on Iran, Freedom & Human Rights
Tonight on Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade welcome Ph.D. student Mae Dehghanian, an Iranian citizen studying in the United States, who shares a powerful firsthand perspective on life inside Iran, human rights struggles, and why events in Iran still connect directly to Desert Storm, Iraq…
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Veteran Sobriety Faith and Survival A Story That Could Save Lives
In this powerful episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade are joined by Pastor David Green for a real and honest conversation about struggle, survival, and finding purpose after hitting rock bottom.Get access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast...
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What Gulf War Side Effects Is Really About and Answering Your Questions
In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin and Wade take a step back to answer the biggest questions from the community and explain what this podcast is truly about. We address common misconceptions, including whether guests are charged (they are not), how the show works, and why it exists…
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Desert Storm Veterans Share Emotional Homecoming Stories
Kevin, Wade, and Paul reflect on what it was really like coming home after Desert Storm. Form reunions with family to overwhelming support from communities, these are the real stories of what veterans experienced when they returned home from war. Kevin shares personal footage of his own…
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Depleted Uranium Exposure in Iraq with Nathan Teach
In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade Renard sit down with Nathan Teach to discuss his experience with depleted uranium exposure during the Iraq War. Nathan, a former UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief, shares his firsthand account of operating in Iraq, coming into contact with...
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Marine Tanker Phillip Modesti on Desert Storm and Reserve Activation
In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade Renard welcome Marine veteran Philip Mo to talk about his time as a tanker during Desert Storm.Philip shares how he joined the Marines, went through tank school, and eventually deployed as part of a reserve tank unit during the Gulf...
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101,572 Gulf War Veterans Likely Exposed and 37,000 New Documents Found
In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade Renard welcome back Ron Brown to discuss major updates affecting Gulf War veterans. Ron shares new information from recent meetings with the Department of Defense and the VA regarding chemical exposure investigations, document...
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From the 82nd Airborne to the Desert Storm War Memorial Cee Freeman
In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin Simon and Wade Renard sit down with Cee Freeman, an 82nd Airborne Desert Storm veteran and board member helping bring the Desert Shield / Desert Storm War Memorial to life in Washington, D.C.Gulf War Illness Study :...
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82nd Airborne Combat Medic Hector Soto and 35 Years of Service
Master Sergeant (Ret.) Hector Soto joins Gulf War Side Effects to share an incredible journey — from joining the Army at just 17 years old to serving as an 82nd Airborne Combat Medic during Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and ultimately completing 35 years of military service.Hector and Wade…
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Desert Storm at Sea: 89 Days in Combat | Guy Benson (U.S. Navy)
In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Guy shares what it was really like aboard a guided missile cruiser just miles off the coast of Kuwait. From Tomahawk missile launches to minefields, sea snakes, chemical alarms, and life inside a combat zone at sea this is the Navy side of Desert Storm…
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Highway of Death Ret. Army Capt. James McCormack on Desert Storm and Iraq
Kevin Simon and Wade Renard sit down with Retired Army Captain James McCormack, a veteran of Desert Storm and the Iraq War, for an unfiltered conversation about combat, brotherhood, and the realities most people never hear about. Gulf War Illness Study :...
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Veterans Set Their Priorities for 2026 Health and Purpose
In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Kevin, Wade, Jason, and Paul sit down for an honest, real conversation about priorities and goals for 2026 physically, mentally, and emotionally.Gulf War Illness Study : https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kroz7Jamr365hQGet access to past and…
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Dr. Golomb/ ICD Codes / Our Kids And Much More
Tonight we’re joined by Dr. Beatrice Golomb and Anna Prager for a major Gulf War veteran update. We break down the new Gulf War Illness ICD code, what it means for recognition, medical records, future research, and why veterans are still having mixed experiences inside the VA system.Gulf War...
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Veterans Toxic Exposures Are Our Kids Being Affected S.2061 Explained
Tonight is a CALL TO ACTION. Kevin Simon and Wade Renard sit down with Molly Lummis to break down Senate Bill S.2061 (The Lummis Act) the Research for Descendants of Toxic-Exposed Veterans Act.We talk about why this matters for ALL eras of veterans (Vietnam, Desert Storm, OEF/OIF, Afghanistan and...
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What’s New and What’s Coming for Veterans in the VA 2026
What changes are coming to the VA in 2026? In this episode, we take a close look at what veterans can expect regarding benefits, healthcare, and VA programs. Kevin and John break down what’s known so far, what may be changing, and what veterans should be paying attention to as we move into...
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Kevin Loses the Army/Navy Bet and Pays Up
Kevin gave Wade a 10 point lead in the Army/Navy game… and that made Kevin the loser!Gulf War Illness Study : https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kroz7Jamr365hQGet access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the...
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Attorney Jim Burn Advocates for Veterans Benefits
In this episode, we sit down with Attorney Jim Burn, a strong advocate for Veterans benefits. Jim explains the rights Veterans have, how to navigate the VA system, and what steps you can take if you're not getting the benefits you deserve. His experience, dedication, and passion for helping...
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Ron Brown Brings Breaking News from Washington, D.C
Desert Storm veteran Ron Brown joins us with breaking news straight out of Washington, D.C. After his recent visit to the nation’s capital, Ron shares important updates that could directly impact Desert Storm veterans.Gulf War Illness Study :...
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ICD Codes for Gulf War Illness
In this episode, we talk about ICD codes for Gulf War Illness in greater detail and discuss the research behind them. We break down what these codes mean, why they matter for veterans, and how research is shaping recognition, diagnosis, and care.Gulf War Illness Study :...
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Other Chemicals We Were Exposed to That No One Talks About
In this episode, we shine a light on the lesser known chemicals Gulf War Veterans were exposed to ones rarely discussed but just as important. We’ll explore what these chemicals were, how exposure happened, and why they’re not being talked about today.Gulf War Illness Study :...
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Thanksgiving Before the War
In this Thanksgiving Special, we look back at what Thanksgiving dinner was like during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines share their stories of celebrating the holiday far from home—what they ate, how they passed the time, and what the day meant…
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Pt. 2 – Col. Frank Hancock and the 101st Airborne Talk Desert Storm
Col. Frank Hancock (Ret.) returns with members of the 101st Airborne Strike to continue sharing their powerful experiences from Desert Storm. In Part 2, they dive deeper into the missions, challenges, and unforgettable events they faced on the battlefield. Hear more firsthand accounts and…
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Col. Frank Hancock and the 101st Airborne Talk Desert Storm Pt.1
Col. Frank Hancock (Ret.) and men from the 101st Airborne Strike join us to discuss their experiences and the major events they faced during Desert Storm. Hear firsthand accounts, insights, and stories from one of the most respected units in the Gulf War.Gulf War Illness Study :...
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Desert Storm Army Veteran Glen Poland Tells His Story
Army Veteran Glen Poland joins us to share his personal story from his time during Desert Storm. Glen walks us through his experiences, challenges, and the moments that have stayed with him decades later.Gulf War Illness Study : https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kroz7Jamr365hQGet access...
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Various Conspiracy Theories
Come join us as we dive into a wide range of conspiracy theories—some wild, some surprising, and some that veterans still talk about today. We’ll break them down, share our thoughts, and have a little fun along the way.Gulf War Illness Study :...
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Col. Frank Hancock (Ret.)
Special Guest Col. Frank Hancock (Ret.), of the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) and author of “Operation Desert Storm,” joins us to share his firsthand experiences, leadership insights, and stories from the Gulf War.Gulf War Illness Study…
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