Shows
Baskis 360The Heart Behind Welcome Home Alliance for VeteransIn this heartfelt episode of Baskis 360, host Steve Baskis welcomes two passionate advocates for veterans—April Heard and Amy Eifling—from the Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans in Montrose, Colorado. April, the Executive Director and an Army veteran, and Amy, the Volunteer Coordinator and a Marine Corps veteran, share deeply moving stories of community support, personal transformation, and the unique challenges faced by veterans returning to civilian life. Listeners will hear powerful reflections on moral injury, military sexual trauma (MST), housing insecurity, and the impact of peer-to-peer camaraderie. From music therapy retreats that turn veterans' stories into song...
2025-04-2537 minBaskis 360Building The Montrose Veterans Memorial - Honoring Service and SacrificeIn this special episode of the Baskis 360 Podcast, host Steve Baskis sits down with Les Williams and Jay Bob Bruce, two key leaders behind the Montrose Veterans Memorial Coalition (MVMC). They discuss the vision behind the Montrose Veterans Memorial, the progress made so far, and the challenges of bringing this lasting tribute to life. The memorial will feature laser-engraved granite panels depicting military history from World War I through the Global War on Terror, creating a space for reflection, remembrance, and education. Les and Jay Bob share details about the new memorial location, the construction timeline, and...
2025-02-1417 min
Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcastEp. 33: Blinded in combat, unstoppable in life - US Army Veteran Steve Baskis’ storyIn this episode, I share an inspirational story about veteran Steve Baskis, a US military veteran who lost his sight due to a roadside bomb in Baghdad. Despite the challenges he faces, Steve has adopted a positive perspective and has since become an advocate for adaptive sports, helping others with disabilities find their paths to resilience and adventure. In about 9 minutes, I read a blog post about Steve from 2014 which talks about lessons we can learn from his arduous journey...a reminder about the importance of facing adversity with courage and determination.Thank...
2025-01-2909 min
Baskis 360PromoBlind veteran and adventurer Steve Baskis shares stories of strength, resilience and courage through 360° discussion, interviews and world travel. First show premieres February 6, 2019. Check It Out Every Wednesday, Every Week!
2019-01-2101 min