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From Navy to Nashville: Brandon Bamburg’s Journey from Special Warfare to Country Music
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50:31David Reid and Christian Meyers sit down with Brandon Bamburg — a U.S. Navy veteran turned country music singer-songwriter.Brandon opens up about his time in the Special Warfare Combatant-Craft (SWCC) pipeline, the injury that changed his course, and his powerful transition into country music.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit rob…
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#186 Taylor Canfield - Navy Seal, turned NASCAR Driver
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56:30Conversation continued with former Navy SEAL Tyrone Canfield shares his extraordinary story of service, loss, resilience, and reinvention — from the high-pressure world of special operations to chasing speed on the NASCAR track. In this candid conversation, he opens up about imposter syndrome, losing his father during BUD/S, building a new identity…
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#185 Taylor Canfield - Navy Seal, turned NASCAR Driver
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55:31Former Navy SEAL Tyrone Canfield shares his extraordinary story of service, loss, resilience, and reinvention — from the high-pressure world of special operations to chasing speed on the NASCAR track. In this candid conversation, he opens up about imposter syndrome, losing his father during BUD/S, building a new identity after the military, and the…
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#184 Marty Skovlund - Subject Matter Expert Part 2
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1:32:51Part 2 of the Marty Skovlund Jr's story of his life of adventures in and out of the military. Marty Skovlund Jr is a former Army Ranger, conflict journalist, author and podcast host of his show Subject Matter Expert. Marty's life journey is nothing short of an extraordinary example of never staying satisfied and always chasing the next big goal in …
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#183 Marty Skovlund - Subject Matter Expert
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59:54Marty Skovlund Jr is a former Army Ranger, conflict journalist, author and podcast host of his show Subject Matter Expert. Marty's life journey is nothing short of an extraordinary example of never staying satisfied and always chasing the next big goal in life. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if …
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The conclusion of the conversation with Chris RobishawFrom enlisting as a medic in 1987 to leading special operations units around the world, Chris has lived through some of the most defining moments of modern military history.We dive into his experiences in Desert Shield, Special Forces leadership, and the challenges of maintaining purpose after l…
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Chris Robishaw - 3 Decades of Military Service Was Only the Beginning - Part 1
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56:35From enlisting as a medic in 1987 to leading special operations units around the world, Chris has lived through some of the most defining moments of modern military history.We dive into his experiences in Desert Shield, Special Forces leadership, and the challenges of maintaining purpose after leaving the uniform behind. Chris shares candid thought…
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#180 Firefighter, Paramedic, Instructor: Blake Goddu’s Story of Recovery & Service
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56:43Blake opens up about his unexpected path into firefighting — from growing up in a military family, to facing an eating disorder in high school, to being medically discharged from the Air Force, and ultimately finding purpose in EMS and firefighting.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really wa…
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#179 From Army Infantry to Air Rescue Hero: Marc Creswell
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1:05:25On this episode of the Medivac Podcast, we're joined by Marc Cresswell – Army veteran, flight paramedic, and disaster response hero. From Desert Storm training days to flying critically ill patients out of post-Katrina chaosLearn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference m…
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#178 From Warzone Trauma to Inner Peace - Corey Campbell
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1:02:09Former Army Major and nurse Corey Campbell opens up about his military service, witnessing traumatic injuries during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and his path to emotional healing through introspection and ayahuasca.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference m…
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#177 Army Flight Medic Richard Pindel: 27 Years of Warfighting, Rescues & Recovery
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40:22David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Rich Pindell, a 27-year Army veteran whose journey spans from tank gunner to infantryman to flight medic with the Oklahoma Army National Guard.From operating M60 tanks in the '80s to hoisting survivors during floods and wildfires, Rich shares hilarious, terrifying, and heartwarming stories from his decades of…
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#176 CW5 Quint Avenetti: Targeting Saddam’s Army, Escaping Hostage, and Teaching AI to Kill
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1:01:00In this episode of the Medevac Podcast, David and Christian sit down with CW5 (RET) Quint Avenetti, a 28-year Marine Corps veteran and pioneer in targeting, digital radar, and AI-enhanced warfare. Quint recounts jaw-dropping tales of Cold War embassies, battlefield promotions during Desert Storm, the first-ever Marine Corps use of napalm since Viet…
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#175 Crushing the Cateran Yomp with Simon and Sandy Garcia
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1:02:36What does it take to push your mind and body beyond the breaking point? In this episode of the Medevac Podcast, hosts David Reid and Christian Meyers are joined by veterans Simon and Sandy Garcia, who recount their emotional and grueling 54-mile hike through the Scottish Highlands as part of the Cateran Yomp, a 54 mile trek through the Scottish Hig…
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#174 From Homeless to Hollywood: Marine Veteran Aaron Williamson
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1:11:16Aaron Williamson’s life story is a jaw-dropping journey of grit, resilience, and reinvention. In this powerful Medivac Podcast episode, Aaron shares his transformation from a troubled youth and Marine Body Bearer to celebrity trainer, Hollywood actor, and advocate for veterans' health.
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Breaking the Stigma: The Fight to End Veteran Suicide: Brooke Fina
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1:01:27In this powerful episode of the Medevac Podcast, we sit down with Brooke Fina, a licensed clinical social worker and training assistance manager with Face the Fight. David Reid and Christian Meyers dive deep into the urgent mission to end veteran suicide through groundbreaking research, compassionate outreach, and real-world tools.Learn more about …
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#172 A Marine Dog Handler's Story: Sean Demoe
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47:17Sean Demoe, a Marine Corps K9 handler turned veteran advocate, joins the Medevac Podcast for a raw, hilarious, and inspiring journey through war, loss, recovery, and redemption. From dragging tires with dogs named Lucifer to sniffing out explosives in Fallujah, Sean shares unbelievable stories with brutal honesty and a ton of laughs. He opens up ab…
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#171 Marine Veteran Overcomes TBI and Builds a Barbecue Empire : Josh Deaton
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48:00In this inspiring episode of the Medevac Podcast, Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Josh Deaton shares his powerful story of resilience, recovery, and success. After facing traumatic brain injury (TBI) and personal struggles post-service, Josh rebuilt his life through entrepreneurship, founding the award-winning Sideways BBQ in Rockwall, Texas.…
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#170 The Nerve Reset that could Change Veterans' Lives : Dr Lawrence Grimm
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57:55Dr. Lawrence Grimm shares the science and stories behind the “Z Release,” a groundbreaking soft tissue technique aimed at resetting the vagus nerve. Used to address chronic sleep issues, post-concussion symptoms, PTSD, and more, this emerging practice is showing promising results. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefou…
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#169 Green Beret Eric Neal: 4 Combat Tours, 1 Hell of a Story
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1:17:21From surviving IEDs to battling burnout, former Special Forces operator Eric Neal gets brutally real about life in the Green Berets. War stories, tech evolution, deep loss, and the mindset shift from patriotism to pure grit. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference …
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#168 Clint Bruce Part 2 - Navy Seal, NFL Player, Entrepreneur
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57:32David Reid and Christian Meyers continue their conversation with Clint Bruce. Clint Bruce is a Navy Seal, played on 2 NFL teams, led a successful career in national security and is the founder of the Carry the Load Foundation. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a differenc…
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#167 Clint Bruce - Navy Seal, NFL Player, Entrepreneur
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1:02:17Clint Bruce is a Naval Academy graduate, Navy Seal, played on 2 NFL teams, led a successful career in national security and is the founder of the Carry the Load Foundation. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org…
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#166 Codi "Tank Machine" Tanksley - Addicted to Social Media
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1:26:14Codi served in the Marine Corps from 2002 to 2014. After separation he found himself participating heavily in the social media industry. After a while he realized that social media was an addiction and he decided to unplug. Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference m…
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#165 Ernie Colling - Founder and CEO Transcend Company
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1:04:03Ernie Colling is a combat veteran and Founder of Transcend and Transcend Foundation. He welcomes David and Christian to sit down and discuss leadership, healthcare, and non profit efforts. Visit https://shop.transcendcompany.com/ and use code: MEDEVAC for 10% off Supplements and Panels Sign up with Transcend: http://www.transcendcompany.com/medevac…
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#164 Bob Yarnall - Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant
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1:08:18With over 25 years in the Marine Corps and working with non profits, Robert is currently the Vice President of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference make a donation at donate.robertirvinefoundation.org/medev…
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#163 Ramón "CZ" Colón-López - Retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman
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1:01:23Ramón Colón-López is a retired senior non-commissioned officer of the United States Air Force and a former pararescueman, he served as the 4th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman from December 13, 2019 to November 3, 2023.Learn more about the Robert Irvine Foundation, visit robertirvinefoundation.org, and if you really want to make a difference…
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