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STR8TALK PODCAST

by JohnnyMoMedia STR8Talk

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!! 100% honesty with yourself and others. This podcast covers many challenges our veterans, and myself, faced when transitioning to civilian life. While I am a 100% Disabled vet (P&T), they are not combat injuries. I will interview veterans who have found ways to cope with their Demons, help others, raise awareness, and promote veteran businesses! be prepared for 100% truth! NO HOLDING BACK!!!!

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Episodes

  1. My BS Episode 1

    Just me and my BS..... 10 minutes of just me talking about me. My story. Give it a listen...... you might hear your own story in mine.

  2. George Lutz - Honor and Remember

    George lost his son, Tony, just weeks before his 25th birthday. Like many Gold Star families, George felt lost. The tremendous loss of his son had him asking many questions of not only himself, but our country. He wanted to create a national symbol of rememberance. Not just for his son, but for…

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  3. Bill Bailey Part 2

    Today's Boondoggle Podcast on youtube link below https://youtu.be/3JBsVGO1rxg BIll is a Navy veteran, alcoholic, music promotor, podcaster, father, and youtuber! Hear his story in this episode of STR8TALK Contact me email: [email protected] website: johnnymomedia.com

  4. Bill Bailey Part 3

    Today's Boondoggle Podcast on youtube link below https://youtu.be/3JBsVGO1rxg BIll is a Navy veteran, alcoholic, music promotor, podcaster, father, and youtuber! Hear his story in this episode of STR8TALK Contact me email: [email protected] website: johnnymomedia.com

  5. Bill Bailey Part 1

    Today's Boondoggle Podcast on youtube link below https://youtu.be/3JBsVGO1rxg BIll is a Navy veteran, alcoholic, music promotor, podcaster, father, and youtuber! Hear his story in this episode of STR8TALK Contact me email: [email protected] website: johnnymomedia.com

  6. Lt Leanne

    LIfe in the military can be hard. Even more so as a female. Lt Leanne tells her story. From avionics for the Presidential helicopters to being assaulted by an individual who out ranked her, to suicide and recovery. Her story, unfortunately, is not unique. Give a listen! [email protected]...

  7. RICAN68 Foundation

    The RICAN68 Foundation has been established by Matt Gwin to provide scholarships for the 19 children left fatherless after the crash of WC130 flight RICAN68 on its way to the "boneyard" in 2018. Please consider donating to his cause Matt can be reached at 937-903-0662 website www.rican68.com FB/...

  8. PATRIOT PROJECT TIM NOVELLI

    Dr Tim Novelli, FOUNDER of PATRIOT-PROJECT.org, discusses the need for chiropractic care for our military and veterans. Hear about the 2022 PATRIOT BALL, taking place Nov 5, 2022 in Canton, Ohio. Guests this year include 5 Medal of Honor recipients, Parker University President Dr. Phil Morgan,...

  9. heilman part 3

    Part 3.....I found Kevin on TikTok @kevinheilmanwoodworking. His passion for creating woodwork for veterans is amazing. Hear his story right here! CONTACT ME: [email protected] WEB: johnnymomedia.com TIKTOK JohnnyFlyboy FB/IG johnnymomedia KEVINHEILMANWOODWORKING on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA

  10. heilman part2

    We continue our discussion with Kevin Heilman....... kevinheilmanwoodworking.com SOCIAL MEDIA @kevinheilmanwoodworking save22.vet johnnymomedia.com email: [email protected]

  11. kevin heilman 1

    I found Kevin on TikTok @kevinheilmanwoodworking. His passion for creating woodwork for veterans is amazing. Hear his story right here!

  12. Matt Dunaway

    WOW!!!! Matt lays it all out!!!! From the USMC, to the National Guard to the US AIR FORCE PARARESCUE SCHOOL!!!!!! His story is like so many of us veterans!!! He was injured in training and struggled to find his place after the military. Hear what he went through and how he has thrived since…

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  13. EPISODE 52 - Scott Rhoda " RIDE WITH VALOR"

    After a serious back injury as a Paramedic, Scott found himself in a deep dark place. He pulled himself out of that darkness by helping others. His organization, RIDE WITH VALOR, now strives to end veteran homelessness and feed hungry veterans in his community. Hear his story.

  14. Episode 50 - STR8TALK PODCAST

    Raw emotion after calling hours for my friend SSGt Curtis Graves. Rest easy big man. The demons are silent. I will take it from here.

  15. Tonia

    What an incredible story! Tonia shares her experiences over the last 30 years with us. She was a young military bride, military member, mom, widow, advocate..... Her story needs to be told so that others will know just how far you can go when you have no other choice. Be aware, Tonia's story...

  16. Julia - life as a military child

    I sat down with my daughter for a conversation about her perception of life as a military child, her insight to my darkest day, and what she is doing now.

  17. Ryan Miller BROKEN ARROW ADVENTURE - Keep Making Memories

    Ryan Miller spent his time in the Navy taking care of others. As a Corpsman, he has seen and dealt with the very worst in the world. Just 11 days after he was wounded, he was right back with his guys, fighting the fight. Once he was out of the Navy, things seemed tougher. He went to college for...

  18. Chris Warner 1

    Chris and I first met at Nellis AFB, NV in 1993 or 94. I was Chris' shift leader, nco, SRAIC as Chris would say. Any way, Chris' story is not uncommon in the veteran. Addiction, homelessness, bankrupt, suicidal, you name it we have probable done it. Like many of us, Chris knew he needed to change...

  19. Jade Foleyaudio_only

    Listen as two friends talk about the struggles of raising a family while serving in the military. Especially when one of your children is special needs. Dravet's syndrome - Harper's journey can be found here. https://www.facebook.com/Harper.Foley.Dravet.journey

  20. bob zanni - a simple call_002

    Bob and I have been friends for some 15 years or so. We flew together for 8 of those years and now bob and I sit down for an hour long chat. Sit back and listen to two veterans swap stories.

  21. Civilians have trauma too - Cherise's story

    My dear dear friend Cherise ([email protected]) sits down with us to discuss her life growing up, her battles with mental health, and how civilians and military members share many of the same demons while striving for the same goal - mental health.

  22. From the pen to the penthouse - Kyle Early

    Kyle served in the US Army from 2008-2012,honorably discharged, but immediately had issues upon separation. 9 years later, he owns multiple international companies and his passion is helping vets like him! battleonthehomefront.com activedutyrx.com barragecoffee.com FB KyleEarly33

  23. The ones left behind - Sky Owen

    Christmas 2019, Sky got a call she never thought would come. Her brother, Navy Seaman Sealth Noah Sheppard was dead. He was found hanging in his room aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Sky shares her experiences as an older sibling dealing with the suicide of her brother. Her story may be able to...

  24. SGT G... The Stoned Vet

    SGT G... The STONED VET.... Sgt G served 9 years in the USMC and now that he is out, his passion is educating veterans on the benefits of CBD and medical marijuana! www.thestonedvet.com youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJk55bmjx03NpyWSOyCbBGw FB @thestonedvet and @veterantrashtalk

  25. Gold Star Dad - I will not be that guy!

    Allen Sheppard, Gold Star Dad. His son is one of the 22. Or is he? We talk with Allen about his son's apparent suicide Christmas Day 2019 and how he feels the Navy may be covering something up. Listen to Allen fight for current military members and veterans and how he still gets to go fishing…

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  26. Valhalla Ride Project

    This is the story of Valhalla Ride Project. A cross country motorcycle ride put together because one veteran wanted to give back to the organization that had given so much to him. Hear how MISSION22 helped TJ get out of his Mr. Hyde mindset and become a trained jiu-jitsu fighter, alpaca farmer…

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  27. Military Medium Dean McMurray

    Dean McMurray found his calling after 24 years of military service. He found it, almost accidentally. deanmcmurray.com militarymedium.com

  28. Gratitude

    After an incredible week or so, I felt the need to talk about gratitude and how we tend to over look its significance.

  29. Group Therapy with CaliPark Veterans

    Today, I spent 8 hours with veterans in recovery. It was a very emotional yet fulfilling day. To hear their stories of trauma, addiction, betrayal, growth, education, and life. This is that story.

  30. My Story Pt 1

    This is the beginning of my story. Not sure how many parts it will be but this is the first installment. I talk about my drinking days, waking up in strange places, black outs, coming to terms with being an alcoholic, and what got me to my first AA meeting.

  31. Jason Graven TF20.org

    Jason was removed from service for work induced asthma. Years later it was discovered that his condition was caused by burn pit exposure. Hear him tell his story of the initial invasion of Iraq, getting discharged, struggling with civilian, and then founding his 501c3, TaskForce20. www.tf20.org...

  32. STICK VET

    Travis Landchild served in the Army as a mental health specialist. His stories are incredible, sad, emotional, trying, and sometimes heartbreaking.

  33. SEASON 2 - Episode 1 - Wolf Critton

    WOW!!! Passionate, emotional, raw, real, energetic! This man is the total package. Here his story of deployment, 2 suicide attempts, recovery, and his new mission - spreading awareness to all, not just veterans.

  34. Episode 19 - Josh Witt

    Tonight’s episode is with Army Vet Josh Witt. Hear his story of IEDs, concussions, the suicide of his best friend on his son’s birthday, his darkest day where a mistake saved his life, and what he is doing now to help struggling veterans. JCKustomzCo on FB

  35. Episode 18 - Shawn Laurie

    His mess is his message. This man's journey from Army brat to army vet, to addict, to published author, Shawn Laurie lays it all out there! His never quit attitude is contagious! Give a listen. Vetlife4life.com FB - Vetlife4life johnnymomedia.com Veteran Mindset 2.0 - available March 9, 2021

  36. Episode 17 James Powers

    From Army Specialist, to homeless addict, to Capitol Hill, James' story is one perseverance and survival.

  37. Episode 16 - Lex Joon NHRA

    Today's guest is known as The Flying Dutchman. He was born and raised in Amsterdam, began racing at a young age, won everything he could in Europe, and in 2013 packed all his belongings into a shipping container and moved to the heart of US NHRA DRAG RACING COUNTRY - INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA. Hear...

  38. Episode 15 Bob Mohr Feb 2021

    Today's guest is Bob Mohr, former Marine machine gunner, recovering addict, ultra marathon runner. His story is amazing. From Marine infantry to living on the street, reaching out with a phone call and then running a 100 mile race, and finally a HIV positive diagnosis that nearly broke him, Bob...

  39. Episode 14 - Dogs for our Brave

    Dogs for our brave, dfob.org, We sit down with Executive Director Christina Kimerle and talk in depth about her program. DFOB uses rescue dogs and trains them to be service dogs for our veterans. DFOB covers all costs associated with the lifetime care of the dog. What a fantastic organization.

  40. EPISODE 13 WARMACHINE

    Guest today is LtCol Chris "WARMACHINE" Zwetzig. Chris and I served together for maybe 15 years. He was my Navigator on over 50 combat and combat support missions throughout the Middle East. Chris recently retired and had some issues adjusting. Hear what he went through and how he is coping today.

  41. Episode 12- A Marine's Wife, A Battered Life

    Today's interview is with former Marine wife, battered wife, Fostoria Pierson. She likes to say she went from GED to PHD while getting her ass beat! Her words, not mine. Listen to her struggles, he fear of being with out her kids, her strength to endure nearly 20 years of battery, sodomy, rape,...

  42. Episode 11 - Josh Link _ Major Joes

    Today's guest is Josh Link. Army veteran, Air Force communication contractor, disabled vet, small business owner, father and husband.

  43. Episode 10 - Albert Woodin - Addiction - Jan 2021

    Once again we talk with Albert Woodin, President of SAVE22.VET. This time, however, we talk about his darkest days of addiction to pain meds. Albert was involved in a motorcycle accident that near amputated his leg. He was very quickly hooked on the pain meds. Luckily, Albert had true friends…

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  44. SPECIAL - Christmas Eve Mission

    Hear about one of my absolute worst best missions. Christmas Eve 2011, Afghanistan divert, emergency engine shutdown, flying on 3 engines over Afghanistan, "no reservation" at the INN of Kandahar, no load, no mission, flying empty..... and............VINDICATION! Also a fantastic Christmas meal...

  45. Episode 9 - Racing 4 Heroes Brett Morash

    Today's guest is Racing 4 Heroes Executive Director Brett Morash. Hear how Brett decided to join the Navy, travel the world, and then focus on his humanitarian mission to improve the lives of injured veterans!

  46. Episode 8 - Cpl Matt

    Matt talks about the battles in Iraq and the heat in Africa. When he transitioned to Civilian life, he tried his hand at college. That did not go as expected. After years of drinking and battling anxiety and depression, he chose an alternative method of treatment. Listen up!

  47. BONUS - The coffee pot story

    For those of you who know, this is the story of the coffee pot and how one little coffee pot set my tone for the day. Hear what happened, what I did, and who I met to change my outlook for the entire day.

  48. Episode 7 - Sonja Burketh

    My great friend Sonja Burketh is actually interviewing me! This is a chance for the listeners to get to know me a little. I am nervous and excited!!! Hope you enjoy!

  49. EPISODE 6 - CMSgt(Ret) Ken Pauley Nov 2020

    CMSgt Pauley and I have been friends for some 18 years, Sit down with us as we reminisce about multiple deployments, our friends, our units, our families, and our troubles.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!! 100% honesty with yourself and others. This podcast covers many challenges our veterans, and myself, faced when transitioning to civilian life. While I am a 100% Disabled vet (P&T), they are not combat injuries. I will interview veterans who have found ways to cope with their Demons, help others, raise awareness, and promote veteran businesses! be prepared for 100% truth! NO HOLDING BACK!!!!

HOSTED BY

JohnnyMoMedia STR8Talk

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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!! 100% honesty with yourself and others. This podcast covers many challenges our veterans, and myself, faced when transitioning to civilian life. While I am a 100% Disabled vet (P&T), they are not combat injuries. I will interview veterans who have found ways to cope with their...

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