Episodes

  • SE7 #253 Dean Nemecek- Army/Iraq Veteran- Author- Transition Ops Founder

    SE7 #253 Dean Nemecek- Army/Iraq Veteran- Author- Transition Ops Founder
    Jun 29 2026
    Very informative podcast with my friend Dean Nemecek Dean served our country for 26 years 4 years on active duty and 22 years with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Throughout his career, he held numerous leadership positions and commands, deployed to Iraq in 2005–2006, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Today, Dean is on the front lines of another mission: helping companies build effective veteran hiring programs and connect with exceptional veteran talent. We had an in-depth conversation about military transition, veteran employment, and the macro and micro factors that influence success after service. Whether you're a transitioning service member, a veteran, or an employer looking to hire veterans, there's something in this episode for you. Check out Dean's free resource for transitioning service members and veterans: Transition Ops https://transitionops.org/ You can also visit his business page and pre-order his upcoming book: https://vbs-veteran-hiring.netlify.app/tools
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Nitro Circus 2.0 Appleton, Wisconsin August 14th

    Nitro Circus 2.0 Appleton, Wisconsin August 14th
    Jun 26 2026

    ALL NEW NITRO CIRCUS TOUR COMES TO APPLETON!

    NITRO CIRCUS 2.0 TOUR

    PRESENTED BY RAM TRUCKS

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

    NEUROSCIENCE GROUP FIELD

    NEVER BEEN DONE. NEVER BEEN SEEN.
    ABSOLUTELY UNREAL.

    You gotta see it to believe it!

    100+ STUNTS. 20 ATHLETES. BUILT FOR BIG AIR AND BAD IDEAS.

    Tickets on sale now!

    Visit nitrocircus.com for more info
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    2 mins
  • SE7 #251 Rob Schaefer- Horse Soldier Bourbon- Green Beret

    SE7 #251 Rob Schaefer- Horse Soldier Bourbon- Green Beret
    Jun 15 2026
    Rob is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, diplomat, best-selling author, and co-owner of Horse Soldier Bourbon. With more than 35 years of leadership and service, he has been recognized with the prestigious OSS Veterans & US SOCOM Award of Excellence. Rob joined the Fragout Podcast to discuss leadership, military service, transition, entrepreneurship, and the experiences that shaped both his military and business career.
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • SE7 #252 Jake VandenPlus- Iraq War Veteran- Veteran Advocate

    SE7 #252 Jake VandenPlus- Iraq War Veteran- Veteran Advocate
    Jun 15 2026
    Jake is running for Wisconsin's 1st Senate District seat here in Northeastern Wisconsin. He served 13 years in the military and completed two deployments to Iraq. He's also the founder of DC Farm for Vets, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through agriculture, purpose, and community. We spent some time sharing plenty of funny stories from our military days, but also had a serious conversation about leadership, public service, veteran issues, economic growth, education, and what motivated him to run for office. No matter where you fall politically, it's always valuable to hear directly from the people willing to step up and serve their communities.
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    2 hrs and 6 mins
  • SE7 #250 Eric Jansen- Balanced Veteran Network- Innovative Therapies

    SE7 #250 Eric Jansen- Balanced Veteran Network- Innovative Therapies
    May 11 2026
    My friend Eric Jansen Government Affairs Coordinator for Balanced Veterans Network. Eric took the time to walk me through current legislation focused on removing barriers for veterans to access Innovative Therapies. That's the term being used now but we know what we're talking about.. Psychedelics. Eric isn't just talking about it, he's in Washington doing the work. Lobbying. Networking. Advocating at a high level. Pushing to cut through the red tape that's been holding veterans back from the full spectrum of care they've earned. We shouldn't need permission to heal. This isn't theory. It's backed by top tier research and real data. The results speak for themselves. Innovative Therapies are showing real impact for veterans dealing with PTSD, TBI, depression, Parkinson's, anxiety, and more. If you're not paying attention to this space yet, you should be. Download the BVN App, available on all platforms, and see what's being built. BVN.vet
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • SE7 #249 Jeremy Cate- Iraq War Veteran

    SE7 #249 Jeremy Cate- Iraq War Veteran
    Apr 26 2026
    Jeremy and I go back almost 20 years. We worked private security together at the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Factory in Walworth, WI… and yeah, we probably had a little too much fun along the way. But behind that is a story of transition, resilience, and pushing through real hardship. Jeremy's journey isn't easy but it's real, and it's powerful. Proud of the man he's become. Proud to call him a friend. This one's dropping soon. Don't miss it. See you at work.
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • SE7 #248 Jessica Lynch- National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

    SE7 #248 Jessica Lynch- National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
    Apr 9 2026

    Had the honor of sitting down with my friend, Iraq War Veteran and former POW Jessica Lynch, to talk about the importance of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day.

    We dove into the history, what this day truly means, and how it's impacted her and other POWs. Perspective like that changes you.

    We also mixed in some good conversation on turkey and elk hunting because that's how real conversations go.

    Jessica is a wealth of knowledge, and every time we talk, I walk away better.
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    56 mins
  • SE7 #247 Tyler Hackbarth- Knife Smith- Wolf River Forge- Iraq Veteran

    SE7 #247 Tyler Hackbarth- Knife Smith- Wolf River Forge- Iraq Veteran
    Mar 30 2026
    Sharp and Witty Podcast with my friend Tyler Hackbarth. Tyler is an Iraq War Veteran and owner of Wolf River Forge. He was on Season 6 of Forged In Fire Battle of the Branches and was the overall winner of that season. He makes incredible knives here in Wisconsin. He's a Journey Knife Smith and working on his master knife smithing certification. Lots of laughs and serious moments. Please follow Fragout Podcast for all updates.
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    2 hrs and 16 mins