Best Demetrius Thigpen Podcasts (2025)

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I CAN FEEL IT IN THE AIR! 23:44

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23d ago23:44

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In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, I break down everything that’s been weighing on our community since the airstrike on Iran. From the stress our families are feeling, to the anxiety junior service members are hiding behind silence — this is for anyone trying to stay grounded when the world feels on fire. I talk about the generational sh…

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Find Your Peace (Remastered): The Real First Episode 12:42

1M ago12:42

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Before this episode, I tried to record twice. Both times, I was trying to sound like what I thought a podcaster should be. Motivational. Polished. Perfect. But it wasn’t me. This right here? This was the first real one. No fancy mic, no ring light—just me, in a closet, recording on an Android with a gaming headset, talking to save myself. I was a s…

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Breaking the Victim Mindset: Own Your Shit or Stay Stuck 32:26

1M ago32:26

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In this powerful episode, Demetrius Thigpen breaks down the victim mindset that’s keeping too many service members (and people in general) stuck. He shares a raw, unfiltered story of almost going to court-martial in 2013 and how taking accountability saved his career—and his life. He unpacks the comfort people find in victimhood, the role of toxic …

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Unpopular Military Opinion: YOU’RE the Toxic Leader 38:18

1M ago38:18

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In this raw and unfiltered episode, Demetrius Thigpen (aka Meech Speaks) breaks down what toxic leadership actually looks like in the Marine Corps — and it’s not always who you think it is. From neglect to selfishness, from trauma turned tradition, Meech exposes how the real problem isn’t always the rank — it’s the mindset.He talks personal stories…

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The Truth About Military Transition - Nobody's coming to Save Your! 49:03

2M ago49:03

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Meech sits down with Alex Lisot, former Air Force fighter pilot and CEO of Master the Military, for a no-holds barred talk on what it really takes to prepare for life after service. From the fear of leaving the uniform behind to building a global business as a digital nomad. This episode unpacks how to transition with purpose, build identity beyond…

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Lock In Now, Flex Later 23:38

2M ago23:38

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You ever been halfway through a bottle, halfway through a breakdown, and halfway through a blessing—all at the same damn time? Yeah, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, Meech lays down 10 raw, unfiltered reminders from his 30-day Lock-In journey. From drunk cookouts to delayed promotions, spiritual gut-checks to early morning grinds—this episod…

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BATTLE BUDDY BANTER! 43:17

3M ago43:17

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In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, Meech chops it up with Joshua Garcia Soto — better known as Battle Buddy Banter. From broken homes to building dreams, they dive deep into the real struggles of finding time, fighting burnout, chasing personal goals, and leading by example when your family’s counting on you. They talk mental health, mil…

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UnFuk Yourself: The Aggressive Episode about Nothing Remastered 21:09

3M ago21:09

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Remaster an old fan favorite and an personal one of mine as well.

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Military Influencers Are Getting Outta Pocket 45:56

3M ago45:56

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In this hilarious yet brutally honest episode, I sit down with Peezy to unpack the chaos of recruiting duty, the toxic rise of "rage-bait" military influencers, and the difference between having a following and just followers. From My recruiter fatigue to Peezy's unapologetic take on internet clout chasers, this episode blends comedy, realness, and…

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Talkin' Crazy with YRF Tony: Bosley, Failures & Funny as Hell 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

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What happens when you get passed over for promotion, still show up, and keep creating through the pain? In this raw, hilarious, and motivating episode, I sit down with viral Marine content creator YRF Tony to talk about the struggle of being a leader, a father and a full-time creator. We cover everything everything from the barracks grind to the po…

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The #1 Rule of Leadership: Just Give a F*ck 36:41

4M ago36:41

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In this raw and unapologetic episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, Meech dives headfirst into what it really means to lead like you give a damn. Inspired by his conversation with Gunnery Sergeant Schaeffer, Meech breaks down the hard truths about leadership — the good, the bad, and the straight-up toxic. If you’ve ever worked under a leader who onl…

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The Give-a-F*ck Factor: What Marines Are Missing 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

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In this powerful episode of Talkin’ Crazy, Meech sits down with Lexus Schaeffer—Marine veteran, former MACE Chief Instructor, and current leader in the Human Performance Branch. What starts as a walk through Schaeffer’s Marine Corps journey turns into a masterclass on leadership, humility, and growth. From showing up at the MACE as “Nick the New Gu…

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Passed Over, Not Passed Up: The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything 27:06

4M ago27:06

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Man, you just had to be there… 2024 was one of the hardest years of my career. I had the package, the experience, the work ethic—but when the Gunnery Sergeant board came out, my name wasn’t on it. I felt like I wasn’t good enough. I questioned everything. But instead of letting that moment define me, I made a choice—to keep grinding, to double down…

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Relationship Problems Revisited: Shenny's a mom now! 1:08:01

5M ago1:08:01

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Relationship problems used to be about love and dating, but this time Meech and Shenny take it to a new level with parenting. We discussed how the dynamic changes when you go from talking about couple drama to tackling the trails of raising children Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of …

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Relationship Problems 3 with Shenny Solis Remastered 59:07

5M ago59:07

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This week I remastered another fan favorite with an amazing guest! thats right "Relationship Problems 3" the first episode with Shenny Solis is back Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/meechspeaks and enjoy a special discount on your first mo…

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If You Quit, Quit—But Don’t You Dare Complain 20:38

5M ago20:38

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Ever felt like you’re working your ass off, but everybody else is getting ahead while you’re stuck? Like no matter how much effort you put in, success still feels out of reach? In this episode ofTalkin’ Crazy, I get real about the frustration of feeling overlooked, the temptation to quit, and theone thing that separates winners from everybody else—…

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Fck You Grow with Darnell Gomez (Remastered) 46:07

5M ago46:07

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What's going on everybody! So today I decided to remaster a fan favorite and bring back one of my favorite episodes! That's right "Fck You Grow" has been remastered with Darnell Gomez. Lets go down memory lane with the first intro and old name too. Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of y…