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Regular G.I. Joe
by Mike Mendez
Come on the journey with 2 veterans that have blossomed into a friendship as we have genuine talks sharing our adventures in the military, talks about veterans, funny stories, and every day life. Mike and I established this podcast to portray to other veterans or other people to be able to reach out to their friends, family, or even their wingman and have authentic conversations. The art of having a conversation is becoming extinct since the advancements of technology. We want to provide a platform that shows the art of conversing is not gone.
Episodes
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Only time people are going to really listen to you is that you have the proof or you have something they deem as proof to say you're successful.
On this episode, Izzy and Mike express that kids seeing there parents grinding it out can be both a pro and con, especially with the advancements with social media. The younger generation seeing their parents not being successful, are more capable of changing their approach to try to be...
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My time is more precious
On this episode, Mike expresses how he loves being passionate about his work and it shows in his work ethic, but if you are not passionate about being an entrepreneur then don’t focus on it and do something that you care about it. Mike breaks down that in the beginning it was rough, in debt, and...
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Entrepreneurship is not for everyone
On this episode, Izzy shares his love for 80s freestyle and enjoyed attending a concert. It was exploited that the audience didn’t contain any millennials and Gen-Z. Izzy shares that upon showing the young generation a VHS tape, which goes into a VCR, they assumed that it was for a DVD…
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Veterans can be and do more, use the veteran label to create yourselves new ones
On this episode, Mike shares that in being a veteran, the military has supplied him with skillsets, for example, if Mike wanted to be the manager of Popeyes, he could do it. Mike expresses that it is empowering to help others and for veterans to quit using the label of veteran to hold themselves...
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Be a better veteran but more of a better person and know your purpose in life
On this episode, Izzy expresses how advanced technology on the border wall is forcing these migrants to change routes and take on dangerous terrain. The border sectors vary on their terrain which makes it difficult for migrants to battle, causing a high number of migrant deaths. Izzy shares that...
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What is really happening on the Southwest Border? Policies need changing when it comes to immigration
On this episode, Mike shares how during his visit to the southwest border, the media would exploit the situation for more then what it truly is, and what Mike saw was nothing but a peaceful protest. Izzy and Mike discuss the importance of Customs and Border Patrol agents and how they are risking...
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Parents are either empty nesters or support their grown kid? LET THE PEACOCK FLY
On this episode, Izzy and Mike talk about the path parents should take concerning their children that are 18+, completed high school, and whether to let them spread their wings and fly to leave the nest or keep them home and support them, but overall, these 18+ young adults need to have a plan....
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Try to find balance in work and leisure
On this episode, Mike shares that he finds himself to be willing to work after he retires, if it means working in his 80s then he will. Mike shows that in order to reach your goals you have to have a work ethic to outwork everyone else. Mike and Izzy talk about taking a break and have “ME” time…
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I'm a little Different
On this episode,Mike shares how taking cold showers/baths are healthy to the body and mental stability. Mike shares his process of doing certain amount of time in the sauna and switches to a cold bath/shower. Mike does this to challenge himself and challenge his mindset and see if he can overcome...
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Can't we all just be organized???
On this episode, Izzy extends his love for the Puerto Rico baseball team that did well and defeated the Dominican Republic, in the World Baseball Classic. Izzy shares his adventures in Ecuador and expressed his parents concerns of experiencing an earthquake in Guayaquil Ecuador, where they…
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Q & A with Mike and Izzy
On this episode, Izzy and Mike talk about several comments that the listeners and viewers of the Regular G.I. Joe podcast provided for Izzy and Mike to answer. Our fan base provided great questions for Izzy and Mike to answer and put us on the spot. Definitely check out Izzy and Mike responses…
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Always Remember: You can do more than you think
On this episode, Izzy and Mike share their inputs on how people need to manifest what they want out of life into reality, but it takes the effort and commitment from within to achieve your goals. People tend to be jealous of others’ wealth or lavish lifestyle but are not doing anything within…
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Running for a good cause: 2023 Patriot Challenge
On this episode, Mike talks about how additional duties in the Air Force helped him to gain skillsets, for instance at Mike job, he deals with a lot of administration work that the Air Force helped him with that he can put to use in the civilian world. Surprisingly, a lot of civilians don’t have...
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So there I was at the Airport Security Checkpoint
On this episode, Call Izzy Pablo Escobar…Izzy shares his experience of going through TSA at the Santiago, Dominican Republic, airport with a duffel bag full of medicine for other veterans. Of course, Izzy luggage got selected for inspection, but fortunately of being a veteran they waved him...
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I want to see your dead dog
On this episode, Izzy shares his thoughts that men tend to say sorry, without being sincere or genuine, just to say what their woman wants to hear, this also applies to men, where the women say sorry just because they feel that is what their man wants to hear. Izzy and Mike discuss that as a...
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New Jersey Pizza
On this episode, Izzy shares his adventures in New Jersey, where he and his sister were starving and find a pizza parlor. The first red flag was that as Izzy entered the restaurant Spanish music was playing, next was the hostess along with the rest of the workers were all Hispanics. The pizza was...
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My therapist gave up on me
On this episode, Izzy talks about a saying that was reflected in an episode of our friends’ podcast “Meet The Simmons” that talks about if relationships are not having conversations in the future tense and only in past tense can be detrimental to a relationship. May bring up red flags to both...
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I say nice things because I love you!!!
On this episode, Izzy gives gratitude to Argentina for winning the World Cup and acknowledging Messi as the G.O.A.T and winning the only trophy that has eluded him for some time. Izzy rants about how silly it is that people are portraying themselves to be Wednesday, from Addams family, and...
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This one time at Panda Express
On this episode, Mike and Izzy talk about how restaurants aren’t always what they seem to be, how did Izzy go into a Panda express and find all the workers to be Hispanics. Mike shares his debacle of dealing with the service in a Panda express. Izzy shares some funny stories regarding people’s...
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Izzy almost ruined Christmas!!
On this episode, Izzy and Mike discuss what they undergo to prepare and what to expect on Thanksgiving. Izzy and Mike share how each of them spent thanksgiving. Izzy shares his views of not wanting to be festive anymore, what’s the point. Izzy talks about how many families decorate their homes…
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Gotta Be Better
On this episode, Izzy and Mike talk about Izzy nephew that wrote the hysterical Navy basic training letter. Izzy talks about his frustration with his nephew’s leadership but even more with the supervisor not caring about their troops. Mike talks about that if you get into trouble that it is…
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Red Pill Episode
On this episode, Mike and Izzy talk about how people that go into the military change especially when they get out and become parents because they are able to spend more quality time with their children. Izzy share stories of how when people get done with the military to decompress and chill, no...
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Be Better Rolo
On this episode, Happy Halloween from Izzy and Mike. Izzy begins to roast Mike regarding his mustache, only to find out that Mike is in the Halloween spirit and even attended a costume fiesta...this is that Mike dislikes to be social. Izzy and Mike talk about Halloween and the depths they go to…
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A Reservist on deployment
On this episode, Mike breaks down what it means to write an Air Force 1206 on himself. Izzy and Mike share their outlook on what it means to be reservist or guard. Izzy shares his stories on dealing with reservists during his deployments. Mike shares stories on his dealings with reservists during...
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The Story of your Life
On this episode, Mike shares his experience of having two celebrity keynote speakers during his work conference, one was Michael Phelps and the other Mack Newton. Mike talks about how many people were not feeling Michael Phelps story of his achievements. The message that should have been taken…
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Doing whatever it takes
On this episode, Izzy and Mike discuss how the psyche of people can be when a woman or man want to begin working out, it can be perceived as a negative view. On the other hand, people are wanting to work out just to be healthy versus being a sex appeal. During covid, it revealed a lot of people...
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I had to say No to Pizza
On this episode, Mike shares his adventures in Phoenix during his work trip and how hard it was for him to stay committed to eating right, working out, and not letting those around him to change his routine, even though he felt hungry from watching them eat pizza. Izzy shares that when going on...
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Happy 1 year | Mike's Weight Loss Journey
On this episode, Izzy and Mike talk about their 1yr anniversary of the Regular G.I. Joe podcast. Izzy shares his prayers to those that were impacted by Hurricane Ian. Izzy shares that water parks are an infestation of people urinating in the water and how people are just splashing the water all...
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Veteran Spotlight: Matt Porter
On this episode, Izzy and Mike are joined by a dear close friend, an Air Force veteran, a person whose passion is photography, but most importantly, a person that faced his demons and was able to overcome and is now living a life of sobriety from drugs and alcohol, Matthew Porter. Matthew shares...
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Veteran Spotlight: Chauntel Simmons - Wife, Teacher, Mother, Author, and Business Woman.
On this episode, Izzy and Mike are joined by Chauntel Simmons, a veteran, teacher, life coach, author, and co-host of the Meet the Simmons brand YouTube channel titled “Enough Said”. Check it out as Chauntel describes her remembrance of 9/11 and how she felt being deployed to Afghanistan.…
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David Satchell: Extracting the Leader Within
On this episode, Mike and Izzy are joined by a friend, mentor, veteran, and now author, David Satchell a.k.a Satch. Satch retired from the Air Force after serving 30yrs as a Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. The rank of Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the...
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Veteran Business Spotlight: J&T'S Gourmet Sauces
On this episode Mike and Izzy welcome a friend, veteran, and founder & creator of J&T BBQ sauces, Achilles Murray. Tune in as Achilles talks to us about his transition from retiring from the Marines to the civilian workforce and where he had an epiphany of developing his J&T’s BBQ sauces. From…
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Give Me Freedom
On this episode, Mike and Izzy talk about dyslexia, being that Mike deals with dyslexia. Mike and I discuss the attributes of having dyslexia and for people that deal with dyslexia are considered very smart people and are not different from anyone else. Mike discusses how mental illness is...
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Have you seen this movie? Purple Hearts
On this episode, Mike and I give our take on an amazing movie titled purple hearts.... yes, we are being sarcastic, the movie is horrible. Mike and Izzy rant on how terrible the movie is and with us being veterans we explain the truth on the premise of this movie and how far fetch this movie is...
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Team Nerd VS. Team Dorks
On this episode, Mike and Izzy talk about movies in Hollywood to where the kids mess everything up and every other character die because of these dumb ass kids. Izzy gives his take on tv shows that wait so long to premiere. We become our own Siskel & Ebert show analyst on providing our views on...
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Weekend shenanigans
On this episode, Izzy discusses his prior weekend shenanigans and attending a concert of Dave Matthews Band. Izzy was ecstatic that Dave Matthews Band played his favorite song for the first time since he has been going to their concerts. Izzy talks about his experience while flying and expresses...
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What IF: we were millionaires
In this episode, Mike and I ponder the question if we were mega millionaires, would we share our fortune with anyone else? Check out our views on it, just be glad we are not related to Mike, they are screwed. We discuss putting respect on money because those that don’t are the ones that are in...
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Ended at the Top and Started at the Bottom
In this episode, we discuss what we can do to make ourselves better for job interviews and to be able to get hired. There are tons of resources out there to help us to knock out those interviews and get the job we want such as paying to get our resumes professionally made or connecting within…
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Izzy Don't Play That : Makeup 101
In this episode, Izzy shows love for the national Puerto Rico day parade and Mike has no clue. Reflects on what encompasses the Puerto Rico day parade. Izzy vents on women that are leaving their homes looking like clowns, no idea on how to properly put make-up on. The education system is failing...
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Let's Talk about cows, and talking to our younger self
On this episode, we talk about that wealth doesn’t mean happiness and those that are filled with fame and riches are living worse lives. Not sure where this question came from, but Mike shares his enthusiasm for going to Thailand to shoot a rocket launcher at cows, for money or no money. We share...
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Prison, Cellphones and Body Scans
On this episode, Izzy talks about the tactics prisoners take to be able to have means of a cell phone to communicate a long with other items they consider essential to them by shoving them inside themselves. Let’s just say they never got away with it because body scanners revealed the items. We...
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I Need A Lady to take care of me
On this episode, Izzy talks about the need for a lady in his life when he is not feeling well to be his nurse. We discuss current events from around the world ranging from the lack of baby formula, grandma scams up to people that identify themselves as Fictosexual that find their love within...
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The difference between The Dreamer and The Executor
On this episode, Mike and I discuss about having a vision and having the commitment to execute it and not become stagnant and regret that people didn’t take that leap of faith. If your gears are always turning to have ideas for different ventures you want to take, do not take it as a bad thing...
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Pushing you to be better or Pushing you away?
On this episode, Mike and I talk about the ups and downs of pushing our friends to the limit and can it either be a positive or negative outlook. People need to reflect on themselves to either want to have the ones they care about to help them to be successful or is it an inconvenience. Every...
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The Breeze Shooters on Regular G.I. Joe Podcast
On this episode, Mike and I are joined by Lou and Chris who are the host of the breeze shooters podcast. Watch and listen as Lou and Chris share with us their journey on the creation of the breeze shooters podcast and how far they are looking to take it. Lou and Chris have been knowing one…
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Me and my little Brother
On this episode, RGIJ gives a shoutout to Minky Addicts and a thank you for their support to the podcast. Mike and I discuss the advantages of weight loss and roast each other on height and weight. Mike shares his discipline on his workout regiment and Izzy reaction of disgust to his routine.…
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1,000 Views, Thank you Thank you
On this episode Mike shares his relationship with his mother and reflects on his evolution to manhood. Also, Mike and I discuss struggles we faced in our lives and how we overcame to be able to share with others that anyone can overcome but it is up to the individual to be strong enough to do it....
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If you had 2 - 3 months to live
On this episode Mike reveals his version of the purge if told he only had a limited time left to live. Also, what friends don't talk about giving each other porn names, listen as Izzy reveals what name was knighted to him. Being an investigator for security clearances can be a tedious job but we...
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Turned 2 lanes into 3 lanes
On this episode check out my trip to Santiago Dominican Republic and the experience of having to deal with their driving. Some say if you can drive in New York you can drive anywhere, well, if you can drive in Santiago you can drive anywhere. Also, who doesn't love going on a vacation, well Mike...
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Nick Austin | Fellow veteran and crypto miner
Check out as we go in-depth with a fellow veteran and crypto miner brethren in Nick. Listen and watch as Nick details his love for the Marines, his commitment to working in the explosive ordinance unit, and the adversity he faced as he transitioned from military life to civilian. Although there...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Come on the journey with 2 veterans that have blossomed into a friendship as we have genuine talks sharing our adventures in the military, talks about veterans, funny stories, and every day life. Mike and I established this podcast to portray to other veterans or other people to be able to reach out to their friends, family, or even their wingman and have authentic conversations. The art of having a conversation is becoming extinct since the advancements of technology. We want to provide a platform that shows the art of conversing is not gone.
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Mike Mendez
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