Best Veterans Breakfast Club Podcasts (2025)

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Memorial Day Conversation 1:38:55

3d ago1:38:55

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Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a special Memorial Day virtual event on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 7:00pm ET. This live, online conversation invites veterans, families, and friends to gather in an open, heartfelt space to honor and remember those who have fallen in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a time of national reflection and remembra…

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DIDDY: The Marvel Villain | Say Less w/ Kaz Low and Rosy 1:03:59

4d ago1:03:59

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Follow The Say Less Gang:Instagram & Twitter: @Kazeem, @LowkeyUHTN, @ItsRosyTikTok: @kazeemfamuyide, @lowuhtn, @itsrosyyOf Course Follow The Show:@SayLessKazLowOn this explosive episode of Say Less Podcast with Kaz and Rosy, we dive into the jaw-dropping court testimony from Kid Cudi in the ongoing Diddy trial. From alleged break-ins, molotov cockt…

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EXPERIENCE 221 | Innovation, Transformation, and Quantum Reinvention with Sjeanne Cawdry, Director and Founder of the Center of Liberation 1:41:13

6d ago1:41:13

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In this episode of the Local Experience Podcast, I sat down with Sjeanne Cawdry, the Director and Founder of The Center of Liberation. Sean shares her diverse background, from being born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, to moving to Fort Collins, Colorado. Her journey includes a rich history in corporate investment banking in innovative ro…

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History of WWII Liberty Ships 1:35:40

7d ago1:35:40

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We welcome our own Naval Academy-bound Trey Burman on the program to discuss the history of the WWII Liberty Ship. Trey has volunteered on the SS John W. Brown for years and will share the history and details he’s learned on board the ship. During World War II, the United States faced an urgent need to transport troops, equipment, and supplies acro…

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“Voices From Vietnam” with Doc Norton and Harry Kantrovich 1:36:11

9d ago1:36:11

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Vietnam Veterans and writers Bruce “Doc” Norton and Harry Kantrovich join us to talk about their new book and stage production, Voices From Vietnam: Interviews, Letters, Vignettes, and Reflections, 1964–1982. This unique conversation will explore their collaborative journey in bringing the Vietnam War’s deeply personal stories to life—both on the p…

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NBA Playoffs, Tory Lanez Stabbing, Diddy Trial 1:32:43

11d ago1:32:43

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New York is LIT right now — and it’s all thanks to the Knicks! 🗽🏀In this episode of the Say Less Podcast, Kaz, Rosy, and Laylow dive deep into the Knicks' wild playoff run, the electric energy in NYC, and the unexpected celebs showing up courtside. We also touch on the heavier headlines—from celebrity scandals to wild trials—and ask the real questi…

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EXPERIENCE 220 | Excellence, Ethics, and Endurance - Triple Crown Leadership and more with Gregg Vanourek, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Author, and TEDx Speaker 1:39:17

13d ago1:39:17

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In this episode of the LoCo Experience, I welcomed accomplished author, speaker, and teacher Gregg Vanourek into the studio. We discuss his recent book 'Triple Crown Leadership,' which he co-wrote with his father. The book uses the metaphor of the Triple Crown in horse racing to describe the triple crown of leadership: excellence, ethics, and endur…

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The Liberation of the Concentration Camps in 1945 1:35:26

14d ago1:35:26

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Glenn Flickinger and Scott Masters welcome liberators of Nazi concentration camps in the spring of 1945 to share their stories. Frank Cohn, a Holocaust survivor, fled Nazi Germany with his mother in 1938, just before Kristallnacht. He later served in the US Army during World War II, becoming a member of the 12th Army Group Intelligence Unit, return…

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Korean War Veteran Ron Twentey 1:32:37

17d ago1:32:37

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We welcome two people who have devoted themselves to educating the nation about the long Korean War and those who served and sacrificed for South Korea’s freedom. The first is Susan Kee whose “Honoring Korean War Veterans” project has documented the stories of over 500 Korean War veterans and advocated for the families of those still MIA since the …

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WWII Veterans Remember V-E Day, 80th Anniversary 1:34:10

18d ago1:34:10

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Glenn Flickinger and Scott Masters welcome a large group of World War II veterans to share memories of V-E Day, Victory in Europe, on May 8, 1945. The veterans include George Rubin, Joe Peterburs, Brenda Reid, and Mary Owen. Brenda Reid served from 1943 to 1945 in the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service (officially known as the Wrens). She trained…

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What Went Wrong? From Korea to Afghanistan 1:33:26

18d ago1:33:26

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World War II is the last war America fought that had clearly defined goals: defeating the Nazis and halting Japanese imperialism. Our efforts were supported by a civilian and military leadership that understood what victory looked like and were aligned on how to achieve it. That unity was critical to ensuring the support of the citizenry. Since the…

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EXPERIENCE 219 | Geopolitics, Russia-Ukraine, Regional Economics, and Competitive Advantage in Business and Life with Constantin Gurdgiev, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of Finance at the Monfort College ... 2:05:46

20d ago2:05:46

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In this episode of the LoCo Experience Podcast, I hosted Constantin Gurdgiev, Ph.D. and Associate Professor of Finance at the Monfort College of Business. Constantin outlines his work in the fields of economics, geopolitics, and finance, sharing insights from his research on geopolitical risks, tariff impacts, and financial market volatility. He al…

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How World War II Ended in Europe 1:47:06

22d ago1:47:06

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Glenn Flickinger welcomes David W. Hogan, Jr., former Director of Histories at the U.S. Army Center of Military History, to talk about the end of World War II in Europe. Russ Freeburg also joins us too share this story and insights. Russ served in the 8th Armored Division, 9th Army and is a retired journalist and author of "Oil & War: How the Deadl…

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The Fall of Saigon, 50 Years Later 1:41:25

23d ago1:41:25

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The Fall of Saigon marked the official end of the Vietnam War. On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, bringing about the unconditional surrender of the South Vietnamese government and reunifying Vietnam under communist rule. In early 1975, North Vietnam launched the Spring Offensive, a massive mili…

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EXPERIENCE 218 | Rotary Field of Honor and Rotary Peach Festival with Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club Members Teres Lambert & David Haase 1:27:09

27d ago1:27:09

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In today’s episode of The LoCo Experience, I was joined by Teres Lambert and David Haase - fellow members of the Breakfast Rotary Club in Fort Collins - which meets every Thursday morning at 7 am at Ginger & Baker! They were here in part to talk about a pair of significant Rotary events upcoming this spring and summer - the Field of Honor - May 23 …

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Shedeur Vs Gorilla, Sinners & Shannon Sharpe Hot take | Say Less w/ Kaz Low and Rosy | EP 189 1:41:35

29d ago1:41:35

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Say Less with Kaz and Rosi, diving into the madness of WaleMania weekend in Las Vegas, reflecting on Ryan Coogler's powerful new film Sinners, and giving his unfiltered take on the viral 100 men vs gorilla debate. He also speaks on the 2025 NFL Draft, the media circus around Shedeur Sanders, and clears the air on the latest Shannon Sharpe allegatio…

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EXPERIENCE 217 | Community, Support, and Continuous Improvement with Wade Keith, Partner & Brand Manager of Breeze Thru Car Wash 2:02:06

1M ago2:02:06

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Wade Keith grew up in Alabama, and came to Colorado as a raft guide - but after he found love and wanted to start a family he decided to pursue a professional career. This journey included stops at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Odell’s Taproom, Otterbox, and now approaching 15 years “Working at the Carwash”. But - not just any car wash - Breeze Thru Car W…

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EXPERIENCE 216 | Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - if the Beer Tastes Great! Josh & Angie Grenz, Owners of Verboten Brewing and Barrel Project in Loveland, and Verboten North Brewpub in Fort Collins. 1:27:27

1M ago1:27:27

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - if the Beer Tastes Great! Josh & Angie Grenz, Owners of Verboten Brewing and Barrel Project in Loveland, and Verboten North Brewpub in Fort Collins. I met Josh and Angie Grenz in the early months of their opening their first Verboten location in a quiet industrial park in Loveland, and Angie actually came to the very…

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Poet and Navy Spouse Jehanne Dubrow 1:35:51

1M ago1:35:51

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Poet Jehanne Dubrow has written much about life in the military community. Her latest poetry collection Civilians delves into the profound transition from military to civilian life, reflecting her personal journey as a Navy spouse alongside her husband, LCDR Jeremy Schaub. This work serves as the concluding volume in her trilogy exploring the milit…

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The Vietnam Odyssey of Fr. Philip Salois 1:25:45

1M ago1:25:45

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Vietnam Veteran and Catholic priest Fr. Philip Salois joins us with his biographers, Julien Ayotte and Paul F. Caranci, to talk about his experiences during the Vietnam War and his subsequent commitment to spiritual healing, a story told in In the Shadows of Vietnam: The Gallant Life of Fr. Philip Salois. Salois grew up in a devout Catholic family…

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Vietnam Veteran Maj. Gen. Bill Matz (Ret.) Part 2 1:40:18

1M ago1:40:18

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We welcome back Major General William M. Matz Jr., a distinguished retired U.S. Army officer, whose new book, My Toughest Battle: A Soldier’s Lifelong Struggle with Polio, chronicles his journey of overcoming polio and his distinguished military career. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1962, Matz embarked on a military career that spanned ove…

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The Battle of Okinawa 80th Anniversary 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

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Glenn Flickinger leads a conversation about the Battle of Okinawa, the last great battle of the Pacific War that began 80 years ago this week. Joining Glenn is Seth Paridon, Deputy Director of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, former Historian at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, and producer and host of the “Unauthorized History …

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The Final Dreamville Fest? | Luther Video Reaction | Drake V Kendrick Bad for HipHop 54:21

2M ago54:21

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Follow The Say Less Gang:Instagram & Twitter: @Kazeem, @LowkeyUHTN, @ItsRosyTikTok: @kazeemfamuyide, @lowuhtn, @itsrosyyOf Course Follow The Show:@SayLessKazLowKaz, Rosy, and Laylow are back with a fresh episode of the Say Less Podcast! This week, the crew recaps their wild adventures—Kaz reporting from the Final Four in San Antonio, and Rosy givin…

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EXPERIENCE 215 | Igniting Passion for Business through DECA with Edward Rinehart - Graduating Senior at Rocky Mountain High School and Future Business Leader 1:30:43

2M ago1:30:43

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I met Edward Rinehart at my Rotary Club, where he was sharing his journey with DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America - an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through educational programs and competitions. Colorado had 9,000 participants in DECA programs in 2024, w…

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EXPERIENCE 214 | Building Teams & Community, One Scoop at a Time - Jessica Dizmang, Owner of Ben & Jerry’s Fort Collins, Denver, and Boulder Locations and 2024 Operator of the Year 1:58:36

2M ago1:58:36

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This week, I was pleased to be joined by Jessica Dizmang, the Owner/Operator of the ONLY three franchised Ben & Jerry’s locations in Colorado, with scoop shops located in Fort Collins, Denver, and Boulder. Her father had a career in corporate franchising, with a stop at Ben & Jerry’s, and made her aware of an opportunity in Boulder. She was a fresh…

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Civilian Women in Vietnam 1:39:44

2M ago1:39:44

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During the Vietnam War, American civilians played pivotal roles in supporting both military operations and humanitarian efforts, working through government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Thousands of these civilians were women, and we talk with several of them tonight! Ann Kelsey was a UCLA graduate when she volunteered for the Army Special…

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Civilian Women in Vietnam 1:32:24

2M ago1:32:24

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During the Vietnam War, American civilians played pivotal roles in supporting both military operations and humanitarian efforts, working through government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Thousands of these civilians were women, and we talk with several of them tonight! Ann Kelsey was a UCLA graduate when she volunteered for the Army Special…

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Drama at Breakfast Club, Astronaut Mystery, & Will Smith's Rap Comeback 56:49

2M ago56:49

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Follow The Say Less Gang:Instagram & Twitter: @Kazeem, @LowkeyUHTN, @ItsRosyTikTok: @kazeemfamuyide, @lowuhtn, @itsrosyyOf Course Follow The Show:@SayLessKazLowKaz goes solo on this episode of Say Less Podcast while Low and Rosy are out. He breaks down the latest Breakfast Club drama between Jess Hilarious and Lauren LaRosa—was it real beef or just…

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EXPERIENCE 213 | Zak George, Head Coach and Owner at Zak George Landscaping 1:34:41

2M ago1:34:41

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My guest today was Zak George, Founder and Owner and Head Coach at Zak George Landscaping, LLC. ZGL - as the trucks around town say on the side - is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! Zak has a strong history of growth in the Residential and Commercial Construction and Commercial Maintenance segment, plus a substantial snow removal operati…

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Crossing the Rhine at Remagen: The Last Push to the German Surrender 1:34:56

2M ago1:34:56

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Glenn Flickinger leads a conversation with experts and historians on the final push into Germany in World War II, including the crossing of the Rhine at Remagen 80 years ago in March. By March 1945, World War II in Europe was reaching its final phase. The Allies had advanced deep into Germany, and the last major natural barrier between them and the…

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Marine Force Recon in Vietnam 1:32:24

2M ago1:32:24

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We invite veterans of Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance (Force Recon) to talk about their service in Vietnam. Bill Barber and Bruce “Doc” Norton both have stories about conducting deep reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and direct action missions behind enemy lines. Unlike conventional infantry units, Force Recon operated in small teams, often…

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EXPERIENCE 212 | Jack & Ginger Graham - Owners of Ginger and Baker, Veteran CEO’s Building Northern Colorado Community - Together 1:53:07

2M ago1:53:07

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Ginger Graham returns to The LoCo Experience studio, and this time brings her hunky husband, Jack! Jack Graham came to Fort Collins to play quarterback for CSU, and was drafted into the NFL for the Miami Dolphins. In his post-football career, Jack quickly became an innovative disrupter in the reinsurance industry, and he founded International Catas…

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Is 8 Mile a Hood Classic? 1:46:03

2M ago1:46:03

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The Say Less squad is back with another hilarious episode! Kaz, Rosy, and Laylow go deep on some wild topics—debating the meaning of "homely" (spoiler: it ain't what you think), reminiscing about 8 Mile, and wondering if aliens are living among us. Plus, we talk new Playboi Carti, Ryan Clark’s Pivot Podcast, and why Laylow never watched 8 Mile. Tap…

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EXPERIENCE 211 | Following the call into new chapters - Pete Gazlay - Founder and Former Owner of Total Facility Care - and our newest LoCo Facilitator! 2:21:17

3M ago2:21:17

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I met Pete Gazlay late in my banking career, as one of my colleagues was pursuing a banking relationship with the owner of a young but rapidly growing janitorial company - Total Facility Care. Pete founded the business in 2010, after departure from a fast-growing middle-market company in the same industry. At the start, Pete was a one-man team, sel…

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Airborne Gliders in World War II 1:37:20

3M ago1:37:20

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We talk about the “Flying Coffins” of World War II that silently transported troops, weapons, and equipment behind enemy lines . . . getting lots of troops killed and wounded in the process. Glider warfare experts Monique Taylor, author of Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the World War II Combat Glider Pilot, and Bill Bonnamy, creator of the 319 Glid…

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Veterans Discuss the Draft Lottery 31:36

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This compelling conversation revolves around the memories of Vietnam veterans regarding the 1969 draft lottery, a pivotal moment in American history. The lottery, televised nationally, replaced the previous system of deferments, particularly the college student deferment, which had shielded many young men, including some of the participants, from i…

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The Iwo Jima Flag Raisers: The Men Behind the Iconic Photograph 1:49:27

3M ago1:49:27

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We are proud to welcome two amateur historians who have changed our understanding of one of the most iconic images in Americans history. Eric Krelle and Brent Westemeyer, through expert and diligent research, uncovered the true identities of the men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima, an act forever enshrined in American memory as a result of Joe Rose…

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Conversation with Navy SeaBees 1:39:21

3M ago1:39:21

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We call upon all former Navy SeaBees to join us for a conversation marking the 83rd anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Navy’s Construction Battalions on March 5, 1942. Formed in response to the urgent need for military construction forces capable of working under combat conditions, the Seabees have since established themselves as an indispensa…

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LebBron VS Stephen A. - Daddy Crashes out! 1:17:03

3M ago1:17:03

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Follow The Say Less Gang:Instagram & Twitter: @Kazeem, @LowkeyUHTN, @ItsRosyTikTok: @kazeemfamuyide, @lowuhtn, @itsrosyyOf Course Follow The Show:@SayLessKazLowIn this episode of Say Less Podcast, we dive into the heated moment between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith after the Knicks vs. Lakers showdown. Was LeBron right to defend his son, Bronny…

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EXPERIENCE 210 | Alex Raymond - Serial Entrepreneur, Techstars Alum and Mentor, Founder of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit and Host of the Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast 1:52:11

3M ago1:52:11

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Alex Raymond is a 3x tech startup founder and entrepreneur who made the journey up from Boulder to The LoCo Experience studio to share his journey and some wisdom he’s learned along the way. He was an early client of TechStars, and has been a long-term mentor in the program. And - he share how listeners can expand their business brains and mindfuln…

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World War II B-17 Waistgunner and POW George Rubin 1:36:42

3M ago1:36:42

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We welcome 99-year-old WWII veteran George Rubin, a veteran of the 8th Air Force, 486th Bomb Group, 835th Squadron. George graduated high school in 1943 and was drafted soon after, initially training as a pilot before being reassigned as a B-17 armorer and waist gunner. At just 19 years old, he joined his crew at Sudbury in the fall of 1944 and fle…

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Gold Star Families Speak 1:37:25

3M ago1:37:25

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Vietnam Marine Corps veteran and author Ron Farina's new book, "Sacrifice: The Final Chapter," tells the stories of American Service Members who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the enduring effects on their loved ones. We talk with Ron about the book and also with three family members profiled in it. We hear from Helen Keiser-Pederson…

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Iwo Jima Veteran Silver Star Recipient Bob Brutinel 25:02

3M ago25:02

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Iwo Jima Marine Bob Brutinel joined us near his 100th birthday to share his story of service. "I don't believe in medals," was his response when we asked him about the Silver Star he received for valor on Iwo. Private First Class Robert C. Brutinel, born in El Paso, Texas, and later residing in Clifton, Arizona, served in the United States Marine C…

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