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Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0013 - One More Laugh w/ Dennis VeeIn this Tracer Burnout Quick Hit, we sit down with Army veteran and comedian, Mr. Dennis Vee. We discuss how a kid from the Bronx projects winds up using comedy to support veterans, how he’s helping raise money for the Bobby Henline Foundation, the time he bombed on stage at an open mic night, and his unabashed love of everything Mel Brooks.https://www.laughitoff.org/https://forgingforward.org/Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-07-2836 min
Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0036 - Brian Peacoe“That was the hardest year of my whole life. Not my career; my whole life.”In this episode we welcome Army veteran, Mr. Brian Peacoe, into the studio to tell us about how a high school pregnancy and an Air Force commercial changed his life. He talks about being a medic that is averse to blood, his dog being arrested, being a glutton for punishment, and how all the ups-and-downs were worth is just to make his dad proud.In the Free Fire Area, we give our thoughts on the best and worst book-to-film adaptations....2025-07-212h 22
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0012 - Guns, Bourbons, Cigars, & Floods w/ Jerah TurnerIn this Quick Hit, we talk with modern day Renaissance woman and Texas State Guardsman, Mrs. Jerah Turner. She tells us about the wild career path that led her to become a firearms trainer and a staunch Second Amendment defender, where feminism went wrong, the finest of bourbons and cigars, and wrap up with the ongoing flood relief efforts in Texas.Kerr County relief: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201wTheme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-07-1440 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0035 - Ross "Rusty" Orvik“Our safety regulations are written in blood.”We finally captured our unicorn! In this episode, we welcome Navy veteran and submariner Mr. Ross “Rusty” Orvik into our virtual studio. He shares his journey of growing up with an insatiable curiosity for the deep, how New York winters compelled him to leave active service, and how 9/11 kept him in the Reserves. We delve into the fascinating science behind creating fresh air and clean water on a nuclear submarine, and he shares his favorite submarine movie!In the Free Fire Area, we discuss our bucket lists and explore...2025-07-072h 13
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0011- YCMSU w/ John Wayne TroxellIn this Quick Hit, we welcome serial consultant, author, and former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC), Mr. John Wayne Troxell, to the studio. We ask him the toughest questions he has ever faced: What is the correct way to make a martini? Why is fusion cuisine awful? Who was the best 007? What is the origin of his obsession with karaoke? And, of course, is the enigmatic Space Force real? Plus, Dan’s long-awaited vindication on cranberry sauce…Affiliates:Hero Soap Company: https://hero-soap-company.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=7189660.jazDlE2ZkbAeri...2025-06-301h 01Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0034 - Kurt Ballash“If nothing else, don’t lie to oneself.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran, Kurt Ballash. We discuss how the military gave a two-time felon a chance to turn his life around, his widely diverse experiences in the Army from explosive detection with dogs to being a medical NCO in Civil Affairs and his bittersweet exit from the service. We also discuss how his late wife helped him find his peace and how he now does the same for other veterans through his business and non-profit, The Artisans Outreach.In the Free Fire Area, w...2025-06-231h 55
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0010 - A Responsibility to Serve w/ Jeremy StalneckerIn this Quick Hit, Dan forgets that 'Once a Marine, Always a Marine' while we talk with Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Jeremy Stalnecker. We discuss his own tough transition out of the service and the great work that Mighty Oaks Foundation is doing for veterans, first responders, and their families. Jeremy also tells us about the joys of running 22 marathons in 22 days to raise awareness of the veteran suicide epidemic and the documentary “22” that followed. https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/https://22film.org/https://22film.org/fbclid=IwY2xjawK85P1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjHkKGEYpVjTmHl8hb1Csvha65g28j5...2025-06-1643 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0033 - Joseph Fontenot“This is where it gets real.”In this episode, Field Artilleryman and author, Joseph Fontenot, joins us in the virtual studio to tell us how a bayou bass player became an “infantilleryman” in Afghanistan. We discuss everything from Paladins in South Korea to Drill Sergeant duty in South Carolina; and from combat overseas to returning home and fighting the war within. We also talk about his upcoming book Sons of the Arghandab and how a couple of past guests helped make it happen. Plus, he tells us a great way to smuggle protein powder into basic training.2025-06-092h 45
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0009 - Healing Together w/ Lynn MarillaIn this Quick Hit, Lynn Marilla joins us in the virtual studio to tell us about Eagle Rock Camp. From art therapy and family crests to date nights with pumpkin creme brûlée, we discuss Eagle Rock's mission to help veteran families heal their wounds together.https://eaglerockcamp.org/Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-06-0240 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0032 - Amanda Ballard & Elijah Sheek“Jacob was my best friend. I carried him.”In this year’s Memorial Day episode, we speak with a Gold Star mother and brother about Lance Corporal Jacob Levy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. They tell us about how 9/11 stirred an obsession in eleven-year-old Jacob, how the Lumbee Tribe honors all veterans, some of the difficulties Gold Star families go through after losing someone, and the different ways they now go about preserving, not only Jacob's memory, but all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.https://www.honorbrewing.com/Supp...2025-05-262h 21
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0008 - Honoring the Fallen w/ Mallory CrabtreeIn this Quick Hit episode, we speak with Ms. Mallory Crabtree whose father, SFC Daniel Crabtree, was killed in Iraq when she was barely a year old. She tells us about some of the hardships she faced growing up without her dad, the things her family did to preserve his memory for her, the largest Star Wars collection in Ohio, and a little advice for other Gold Star children.Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-05-1933 min
The Strategic VeteranTracer BurnoutVeteran podcast stories, Army officer insights, and military to civilian transition: Hear from Tracer Burnout hosts Roger Vogel 🇺🇸🎖️ (Lt. Colonel, Civil Affairs) and Dan Baker 🇺🇸🎖️ (Staff Sergeant, Infantry) as they unpack career milestones, lifelong friendship, and how their transition out of the Army led to the creation of a podcast helping fellow veterans find connection and purpose.🎙️ In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, host Adam Peters brings on Roger and Dan — best friends since childhood and co-hosts of the Tracer Burnout podcast. With decades of Army experience between them, they recount their military beginnings, deployments, lead...2025-05-121h 13Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0031 - Matthew “Whiz” Buckley"Radical trauma requires radical treatment."In this episode we talk with Navy fighter pilot and founder of the No Fallen Heroes foundation, Mr. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley. He tells us about growing up watching for Soviet bombers off the Jersey shore, the disaster-laden start to his Navy career, the sheer terror of a night landing on an aircraft carrier, and the challenges of attending Top Gun as a reservist. We also discuss how his efforts to end veteran suicide became a much bigger endeavor to heal trauma of all sorts through psychedelic assisted therapy.In the...2025-05-122h 50
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0007 - A Campus of Badassery w/ Tim “Chachi” PachasaIn this Quick Hit, we welcome the Executive Director of the Hunter Seven Foundation, Mr. Tim Pachasa, into our virtual studio. We talk about the foundation's beginnings, it's namesake, their noble goal of early detection and treatment of cancer in GWOT veterans, and Tim's personal goal of having an all-in-one campus for all veteran needs.Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-05-0538 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0030 - Chuck Ritter“Combat’s not all that fun sometimes.”In this episode, we speak with Army veteran and Green Beret, Mr. Chuck Ritter. We discuss how $70k in credit card fraud landed him in the infantry, why you should always inspect your equipment, the importance of planning, why you should be selfish sometimes, his non-negotiable principles, the meaning of an old Greek word and missing mop buckets?In the Free Fire Area, we determine the nicknames of two former US presidents. How the turntables have turned. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subs...2025-04-283h 28
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0006 - Weather & Workbooks w/ Jenna CarltonIn this Quick Hit, we welcome Jenna Carlton aka The Millennial Veteran, into our virtual studio. We discuss her time in the US Navy, authoring The Veteran Workbook, the pros and cons of social media, and her efforts to bring women veterans back into the larger veteran community one cake pop at a time.Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-04-2132 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0029 - Jessica Guidone“I had to prioritize my trauma.”In this episode, we speak with Air Force veteran Mrs. Jessica Guidone. We discuss how being a "hot mess" in ROTC leads to running a newspaper, advising senior officers as a young lieutenant, trying not to tip over small islands, handling trauma after tragedy, how a dad demanding a handshake can change your life… plus poetry and coloring books?In the Free Fire Area, we ruminate over a world where the Third Reich didn’t betray the USSR. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscr...2025-04-143h 15
Veteran Success StoryDan Baker & Roger Vogel : Tracer Burnout - Finding Purpose in Telling Veteran StoriesSummaryIn this conversation, Will Yeske speaks with Dan Baker and Roger Vogel, the creators of the podcast Tracer Burnout, about their military experiences and the motivation behind their podcast. They discuss the importance of sharing diverse veteran stories, the impact of 9/11 on their careers, and the challenges faced during deployments. The conversation also delves into the role of civil affairs in military operations and the significance of cultural understanding. Both guests reflect on their transitions from military service and the factors that influenced...2025-04-081h 42
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0005 - Warriors Raising Warriors w/ Christina FanitziIn this Quick Hit, we welcome US Army Colonel Christina Fanitzi into our virtual studio. In observance of April being the Month of the Military Child, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a dual military family with a child with spina bifida. We also talk about some lessons learned along the way. Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-04-0745 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0028 - Michael Parker“You can lie to me, you even can lie to yourself, but you can’t lie to the horses.”In this episode, we speak with Marine Corps veteran Mr. Michael Parker. We discuss the ludicrous amount of labor required to keep an Osprey flying, red flags and the poor choices that got him tossed in the brig, homelessness and mentorship in Hawaii, using horses to help veterans heal, and transforming unruly pups into Devildogs!In the Free Fire Area, we bring it all the way back to our first topic: what we are currently reading. 2025-03-312h 46
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0004 - Striking Gold w/ Josh MartinIn this Quick Hit, we welcome back fan favorite, Josh Martin. Fresh off of his victories at the 2025 Invictus Games, Josh tells us about his start in adaptive sports, the Invictus Games experience, and where he's taking his talent next.Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-03-2442 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0027 - Mike Klemmer“This is it? Okay then, now what?”It’s the final episode from our road trip and we’re in Charlottesville at the Aerial Resupply Coffee roastery. We speak with Army veteran and ARC owner, Mr. Mike Klemmer. We discuss being a broken-hearted college dropout, having a military specialty that gets phased out, driving through mine fields, building a Foward Operating Base from the ground up, and how to go from hating coffee to starting a coffee company. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss which historic sports teams we wanted to be on - despite h...2025-03-172h 18
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0003 - Fighting Monsters w/ Ben OwenIn this Quick Hit, we have the one and only Ben Owen in our virtual studio. We discuss how he’s “buying back the block“ in some of the worst areas of Memphis, how he’s combatting human trafficking, and much more.If you want to support his latest effort, please click the Kickstarter link below and make a pledge/donation. Please hurry, it expires soon!Kickstarter: http://kck.st/4ikvgFChttps://wefightmonsters.org/Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-03-1439 min
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0002 - Washed Away w/ Warren CashFormer Army Ranger Warren Cash is in our virtual studio to discuss Hurricane Helene’s aftermath in western North Carolina and how his small team is making a big difference helping those who need it most. If you are interested in helping his team, email them at: prayersforappalachia@gmail.com or their Facebook page at Queen City Strength. Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-03-1037 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0026 - Scott Jones"I had a hit-man tell me that I needed to find God."*This episode discusses the very serious topics of sex trafficking and exploitation of children. Our guest was a federal prosecutor with a focus on those heinous crimes. Please proceed with caution. All of the legal details are accurate to the best of Mr. Jones’ recollection.*In the first episode of our recent road trip, we're at the University of Virgina to speak with Marine Corps veteran and former federal prosecutor (and so, so many other things) Mr. Scott Jones. We discuss his multiple st...2025-03-032h 13
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0001 - Bicep Curls for the Mind w/ Josh GrandinettiOn our first TB Quick Hit, we welcome fire captain Josh Grandinetti into our virtual studio. We discuss his passion, mental health through mindfulness, for the first responder and military communities. Please visit his website to find a series of great programs: https://www.foundationfortified.org/. Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-02-2538 min
Every Day’s a Saturday - USMC VeteranInterview 113- Tracer Burnout Podcast: Veterans Sharing Their Stories with Hosts Roger Vogel and Dan BakerDiscover the Tracer Burnout Podcast, Army veterans Roger Vogel and Dan Baker host compelling conversations with fellow veterans. Each episode dives deep into their military experiences, helping civilians understand military life while preserving these stories for future generations. Join us to hear tales of resilience, bravery, and camaraderie.https://tracerburnout.com/Cache Coffeehttps://cachecoffeeandmore.com/affiliate/82/Tracer Burnout Podcast, Roger Vogel, Dan Baker, military veterans, veteran stories, Army experiences, veteran podcast, resilience, bravery, camaraderie, veteran community, military service, civilian understanding, veteran...2025-02-241h 24
Tracer BurnoutTracer Burnout Quick Hits TrailerSoon, we will be releasing shorter content every other week. These episodes will offset our traditional episodes where we discuss military service of the veteran. These “Quick Hit” episodes will have all kinds of guests on from academia, to athletes, to veterans, and beyond. These episodes will be audio format only on your favorite podcast channel. Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-02-2301 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0025 - Jon & Samantha Turnbull“Sam, don’t be upset because you’re gonna marry that boy someday.” In this special Valentine’s Day edition, we speak with co-authors of Zero Percent Chance, Jon and Samantha Turnbull. We discuss their love story starting at a church youth camp through West Point, across multiple deployments and the suicide bombing that killed Jon twice. Even two years of surgery and recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and all the challenges they have overcome. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the contents of a proper martini and whether it should be shaken or...2025-02-172h 52
This Is Me Attitude123 BONUS: Two Faith-Filled Veterans: Sharing Their Military Experiences and Amplifying Voices for Generations to Hear With Dan Baker and Roger VogelWhat Today’s Show Is All AboutEncouraging Seeing many different perspectives of faith and veterans Laughter Where things started for the guys This and many more things are discussed in today’s episode. As mentioned in the title this is a bonus episode as it’s a bit different than most of the conversations I have with my guest speakers. Yes, that’s done on purpose as honestly this was a personal thing for me in having so many ties to the military in my family and how important it...2025-02-1446 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0024 - Scot Storey“I’ve always wanted to do something that helped other people.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran Mr. Scot Storey. We discuss casualties during Operation Just Cause, the burdens of leadership, how perception shapes reality, running an Operations Center in the wake of 9-11, and how quickly an advanced degree can collect dust. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss mysteries we want answers to. We’re not saying it’s aliens…. but it’s aliens. Scot’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/despite-the-limits/id1726270118We need your support: - Like, share, comme...2025-02-032h 18
Despite the LimitsTelling Veteran's stories - My discussion with Tracer Burnout Hosts Dan Baker and Roger VogelSend us a textEpisode 2 of Season 2 is the first time I am bringing different voices onto the podcast. I was able to spend some time the studio of the Tracer Burnout podcast with the hosts Dan Baker and Roger Vogel. Their podcast is dedicated to letting veterans share their stories. I was honored to be their guest and share my story of service which they will air at a later date, but afterwards we spent a little time talking about their journey. We had a great conversation and what they are doing is important. I...2025-01-2426 minTracer BurnoutEpisode 0023 - Andrew Bragg“It’s not my story. I’m a character in the book. It’s our story.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran and author Mr. Andrew Bragg. We discuss his two combat deployments in Afghanistan, making it into a James Dietz print, losing friends in combat, driving across the country to reconnect with those that survived, and a magical land full of unicorns, gumdrops, and rainbows. In the Free Fire Area, we call-out the most overrated bands of all time. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. ...2025-01-202h 26Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0022 - Bevin Goldsmith“The time you take to beat yourself up over doing something wrong is the time you could have taken to do it right.” In this episode, we speak with Air Force and Army veteran and now author Ms. Bevin Goldsmith. We discuss her rich family history of military service, how she should have gone from the Army to the Air Force (not vice versa), her experiences on a Female Engagement Team in Iraq, her writing process, and dog farms? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss our last meals on earth because Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck were unable to s...2025-01-062h 01Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0021 - A Very, Merry International Christmas SpecialChristmas time is here (sung in the tune of Peanuts). We reflect on The Christmas Truce of 1914, read General Patton’s 1944 Christmas address to the troops, discuss various Christmas traditions that service members and their families might see while stationed overseas, and try some cuisine that you might find at Christmas dinner tables across the world, all the while tackling the greatest holiday issues: caroling, decorating, travel, and more! Another dose of festive fun and frivolity from your favorite humble clowns. Merry Christmas!Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/Christmas Truce: https://youtu.be/NW...2024-12-161h 28Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0020 - Chris Johnston“I actually called her collect from Antarctica.” In this episode, we speak with Coast Guard veteran Mr. Chris Johnston. We discuss scientific exploration and discovery in Antarctica, searching for Santa Claus while avoiding polar bears, how the CG prepared him for 9-11 and Hurricane Helene rescue efforts, being on liberty in Australia, and how, under the right circumstances, the military really can take your birthday away. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss how things might have been different had the Japanese not bombed Pearl Harbor. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any in...2024-12-092h 18Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0019 - Thanksgiving SpecialOur dulcet tones return to bring you our 2024 Thanksgiving Special. We run through a variety of holiday subjects, starting with a reading of President Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation. We then discuss military holiday traditions, give a nod to some great non-profits, and denounce some of the most well known Thanksgiving meal staples. It’s a little bit of merriment to distract you during the holiday havoc! Finally, Dan makes a special concession to our Canadian cousins! Will wonders never cease?! Lileks food gallery: https://lileks.com/institute/galleryWe need your support: - Like, share...2024-11-251h 02Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0018 - Ladell Williams“I worked too hard for this to quit.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran Mr. Ladell Williams. We discuss how enlisting at 17 may have saved his life, his three tours in Vietnam, touring Western Europe, and how sometimes a unit is SO bad that you’ll volunteer to go back to ‘Nam to get away. In the Free Fire Area, we each choose one genre of music to listen to for eternity. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show- Go to our website and buy some s...2024-11-181h 35Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0017 - Dan "Cookie" Cook“I really didn’t expect to come back to my wife and kids.” In this episode, we speak with Airman Mr. Dan “Cookie” Cook. We discuss his rocky early years and struggles with mental health, how the Air Force was a perfect fit for him, the importance of faith in his life, and the time he took advice from a mustachioed man called “Mouse.” In the Free Fire Area, Dan has a pumpkin spice meltdown. Cookie’s article: https://www.travis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/1935458/believing-a-lie-almost-killed-me/We need your support: - Like, share, comm...2024-11-042h 35Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0016 - Theresa Carpenter“I was with my people.” In this episode, we speak with Navy Public Affairs Officer Mrs. Theresa Carpenter. We discuss her time as an enlisted Aviation Electrician’s Mate, her rocky transition to becoming an officer, the inspiration for starting her SOS Podcast, and Soylent Green? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss family-friendly Halloween/spooky movies (Know what I mean, Vern?). Then we parse how in space, no one can hear your scream. Game over, man!We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show- Go to our web...2024-10-212h 11Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0015 - Lucas Velmer“You're too much of an asset to let go.” In this episode, we speak with former Army heavy equipment operator, Mr. Lucas Velmer. We discuss life as a Yooper, his career as an Engineer before and after changing to Civil Affairs, his rocky transition into retirement, and how the Top Gun volleyball scene made him the man he is today. In the Free Fire Area, Czar Baker decides which US state should be cast into the outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any in...2024-10-073h 22Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0014 - Josh Martin“If you can fly in one thing, you can jump in the other one.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran and aviator Mr. Josh Martin. We discuss life at West Point, how to conduct an autorotation, his medical journey leading to an amputation, and how water polo saved him from drill and ceremony. In the Free Fire Area, we determine which words to reintroduce into the English language… and Roger’s personal jihad?We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy so...2024-09-232h 30Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0013 - Alecia Judd“He took me to an air show, and that day I called a recruiter.” In this episode, we speak with Air Force veteran and in-flight refueler Mrs. Alecia Judd. We discuss life as a dual-military and special needs family, the easiest planes to refuel, a rabbit named Stewie, and... cooties? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss warfare in antiquity. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the bottom.- Support u...2024-09-092h 21Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0012 - Enrique “Ranger Rick” Murillo“Nope… pretty sure I’ve been shot.” In this episode, we speak with Army Ranger and Special Forces veteran Mr. Enrique “Ranger Rick” Murillo. We discuss life in both Ranger and Special Forces Regiments, what’s its like to be shot, how tragedy can lead to redemption, and to never touch Rick’s hat (even if you’re a prince). In the Free Fire Area, we discuss which Olympic events we would scrap and what would replace them. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and bu...2024-08-262h 09Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0011 - Shae GraggSeven generations of military service and counting! In this episode, we speak with Navy Logistics Specialist (LS) veteran Mrs. Shae Gragg. We discuss her rich family history, the rigors of being a logistician in a naval aviation unit, that LS (surprisingly) does not stand for longshoreman, and... rabbits? In the Free Fire Area, we try to make sense of the wardrobe choices of superheroes. We need your support: - Like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interaction helps the show. - Go to our website and buy some swag or click on the “donate now” button at the...2024-08-121h 55Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0010 - Ivy Krueger“Your entire life is a story.” In this episode, we speak with Army Special Operations Forces and Civil Affairs veteran Mrs. Ivy Krueger. She went from making maps to making a strategic impact. We discuss the early days in the new Active Duty Civil Affairs units, how living overseas gives one an appreciation for life in America, and the abundance of goats and chickens in Latin America. In the Free Fire Area, we disagree on the best sports movies, but agree that Denzel Washington is a national treasure. We need your support and there are several ways: ...2024-07-292h 03Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0009 - Will Yeske“Everything happens for a reason.” In this episode, we speak with former paratrooper and author Mr. Will Yeske. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and wrote about his company’s harrowing experience in his book Damn the Valley. We discuss the book, why veteran-focused bureaucracies need more combat veterans, and how the US Army Infantry School is a “fun slice of ridiculousness.” In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the pros and cons of some modern technologies. We need your support and there are several ways: - To like, share, comment, and subscribe. Any interact...2024-07-152h 31Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0008 - Mike "M2" McCusker“The whole nine yards.” In this episode, we speak with Marine Corps veteran Mr. Mike “M2” McCusker. He is a veteran of the Lebanese Civil War peace keeping mission, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and he played a critical role in writing the strategic documents of the early Global War on Terror. In the Free Fire Area, Roger confesses his favorite ice cream flavor is boring. We need your support and there are several ways: - Subscribe and set it to auto-download. Please give us a great rating, too.- Go to our website and buy so...2024-07-013h 17Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0007 - John CollinsJoin the Air Force and see the world! In this episode, we speak with Gen-X Air Force veteran Mr. John Collins. We discuss why he joined, dooby-ous care packages, his service during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and the importance of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). In the Free Fire Area, we finally decide who was the best - and worst - 007. Theme song by The Mountain via PixabaySupport the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2024-06-241h 35Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0006 - Jessica HessOn this Memorial Day edition, we honor Gold Star Spouse Mrs. Jessica Hess and her late husband, US Army Staff Sergeant Jacob Hess. We thank her for sharing her story and hope everyone learns something. “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” - Isaiah 6:8Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2024-06-241h 13Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0005 - Cody BumpusHere at TB, we tackle the serious issues: Do you call them Coast Guardsmen? Coast Guardians? Can they all swim? What is the street value of cocaine? And most importantly, what is the Coast Guard? Helping us answer these questions is Millennial serviceman Mr. Cody Bumpus. In the Free Fire Area, we reach common ground on the best pizza topping, what should never go on pizza, and that Canadian bacon is not really bacon.Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2024-06-241h 06Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0004 - Sid ByrneDo you have purpose and direction? On our fourth episode, we talk with Mr. Sid Byrne, a Gen-X Soldier who served as an infantry paratrooper and crossed over into the officer corps as a Special Operations logistician. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss being flies on-the-wall at pivotal (or whimsical) times in history.Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2024-06-241h 57Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0003 - Charles "Digger" DavisWeapons away! On our third episode, we talk with Mr. Charles "Digger" Davis, a Gen-X fighter pilot who served in the Balkans and Iraq. In the Free Fire Area, Dan demonstrates a shameful lack of knowledge on America's longest running sitcom. D'oh!Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2024-06-242h 16Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0002 - Bill VurnakesCorpsman up! On our second episode, we talk with Mr. Bill Vurnakes, a Navy Corpsman who served in Vietnam. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the Die Hard movie series. Yippie kay yay!Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2024-06-241h 38Tracer BurnoutEpisode 0001 - Darrel GrayIn our inaugural episode, we have a discussion with Roger's father-in-law about his time as a Green Beret in Vietnam. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss what we're currently reading.Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2024-06-241h 56Tracer BurnoutTracer Burnout Official TrailerHi, we're Dan and Roger. We're lifelong best friends, both retired veterans, and we started a new show! We have a kitchen table-style discussion with other veterans about their military service. Pretty simple and always interesting. Please check out our trailer for details, subscribe, and give us a top rating. Thanks! https://www.TracerBurnout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TracerBurnout1776Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/user/TracerBurnoutFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553517092545Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracerburnout1776X: https://www.twitter.com/t...2024-06-2202 min