Canadian Army Veterans Brandon and Mark interview some other cool veterans, awesome people and also spend some time just talking about the world and life.
Talking to retired MWO Duane Allen about his time in the Artillery, Special Forces, and his post military adventure into becoming a Yoga Instructor. Duane is a great dude and we hope you enjoy our conversation.
Ryan Gingras co-hosts this episode with a couple Canadian Forces Snipers, we chat about all things sniper in this episode. Enjoy our conversation with Ret. Wo Gordon Cullen, MSM, CD. and Ret. Sgt Barry Nesbitt, CD.
In this episode Ryan and Skinny have a chat with one of Ryan's Op Medusa brothers Jeremy Leblanc. Jeremy still serves Canada as an infantryman from the Royal Canadian Regiment. Jeremy was awarded a Military Medal of Valor for his actions on a battlefield that lives in infamy. Enjoy our chat.
Skinny and Brandon talk about some random military topics and some not so military ones as well.
Mark sits down with Adam Ryckman to chat about his career and his deployment in 2008 - 2009. Mark was close to Adam his whole career so they lose the interview format and have a candid conversation about the thing they both experienced. Its Raw, Emotional, buckle up.
Branon and Mark discuss the recent rumblings in the CF relating to Basic CF Recruit School, and chat about how they have both found maintaining a fitness standard post service to be highly beneficial.
Ryan gives us a breakdown of the Royal Canadian Legion, starting with its inception and leading all the way to what it is today. Mark and Ryan discuss what needs addressing and what they think is the best way to contribute.
Ryan is in the studio with Skinny to teach us all a lesson about the Victoria Cross. They discuss its inception, and its progression through the years. You will hear about past recipients and general bad asses who have been awarded this prestigious decoration, along with the stories of men who Erin O'toole is currently attempting to have retroactively awarded to Korean War and Afghan War Soldiers.
Certified Airborne Badass, and Retired Infantry Sergeant Major Randy "Rednuts" Stewart, and his amazing wife Kimberly Stewart drop in and walk me through this illustrious career. We start at the very beginning and quickly realize Randy packed way to much into his career, another episode will unpack some of what we don't have time for here. enjoy my conversation with .... My Parents. some of my very favorite people.
The guys are back in the studio after a short hiatus. Brandon and Mark typically stay away from political discussions, but in episode 14 Mark is lost in the sauce watching provincial politics, so he and Brandon have a chat about it.
Brandon and Mark chat with an uncommon military spouse and get his thoughts and feelings about the CAF as it has pertained to his life, and that of those around him. He provides the hosts a unique perspective.
A bite size episode where the guys talk about TBI, CTE, and the folks gathering data to protect the soldiers of the future from missing the signs, and hopefully adapting doctrine to avoid these injuries in a meaningful way. Project Enlist is working towards these goals.
Brandon, Ryan and Mark talking a bit about what is going on in Canadian Forces news. We chat a bit about some of the concerning world events this month and how this may impact the CF. With all that is going on the guys are surprised to learn an entire Navy basic training course was just cancelled. The forces seems to not know what its identity is or will be.
Brandon and Mark have Ryan back in the studio to have a discussion about some articles they have been reading. The CAF ponders modifying uniforms to maintain inclusivity, we have thoughts.
As a follow up to Brandon and Marks conversations about the early stages of a protest happening in our neck of the woods, we add Ryan to the conversation and talk about what has transpired so far.
Ryan Gingras is back in the studio to give Brandon and Mark a crash course on Canadian Forces Decorations and Awards. Ryan has mounted and studied these decorations for a long time. The host's discuss stolen valour and wrongful receipts of decorations with Ryan.
Brandon and Mark discuss the Canadian Forces recent measures and consequences for soldiers who dont want to be vaccinated. We also discuss the recent Freedom Convoy being held by transport truck drivers from across Canada. The conversation ends on a small discussion about the current Ukraine and Russia situation.
In this episode Brandon and Mark discuss some of the traits and habits that became unproductive in post military life, while also taking some time to reflect on which traits and habits were helpful.
Brandon and Mark talk to Ryan Gingras about the book Wounding Warriors. The book has been on a press run, with the author featured on many veteran run platforms. Our guest breaks down his thoughts with the Hosts after reading it, and they draws some parallels to the Canadian veteran care system.
Mark gets a perspective that often goes unheard as our guest, Lola Guthridge talks us through growing up with a full time Vet Dad. She is a great speaker, and we hop you enjoy or chat.
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