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The Jedburgh Podcast#176: A New VA Standard - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug CollinsThe Department of Veterans Affairs is the second largest government agency. The Secretary of the VA has an operational responsibility to support our Veterans and a moral obligation to ensure that those who defend and protect American interests are returned from service as contributing members of society. To explore what it takes to transform one of America’s biggest bureaucracies, Fran Racioppi sat down with the Secretary of the VA, Doug Collins. As a former US and Georgia Congressman, and a Chaplain having served in both the Air Force and Navy, Secretary Collins knows wha...
2025-09-2254 min
Warrior MoneyFran Racioppi talks executive security and entrepreneurshipGreen Beret-turned-entrepreneur Fran Racioppi dives into the strategies he has used to launch his company FRsix, from taking advantage of available veteran benefits to finding creative ways to access capital to fund the business. Through FRsix, Racioppi provides security operations and training services to businesses in both the public and private sectors, including a number of partnerships with state and local governments.Yahoo Finance's Warrior Money, hosted by former Congressman Patrick Murphy and veteran investor Dan Kunze, is dedicated to uplifting the financial well-being of military veterans transitioning into civilian life. Each week, an...
2024-12-2725 minThe Jedburgh PodcastCongress Supports Veterans: Jumping In With Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1)Supporting our veterans is a commitment that transcends politics—it’s a matter of national honor. In this episode, host Fran Racioppi sits down with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a 24-year Army Reserve veteran and representative for Iowa's First Congressional District. Together, they explore critical issues facing veterans today, including the readiness of the VA to handle the influx of post-9/11 service members, mental health challenges, and the impact of the PACT Act. Congresswoman Miller-Meeks shares her unique perspective on veteran care, the importance of accountability within the VA, and the role Congress plays in ensu...
2024-10-1209 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#138: Un-mythed! No Loyalty Between Veterans - Alpha Elite Performance Founder Travis Wilson (2023 Army Navy Game Series)Social Media doesn’t tell the real story. It might look like we’re crushing it online, but the reality is that it’s held together by toothpicks and dental floss. For the final episode of the 2023 Army Navy Game Tailgate Series, Fran Racioppi welcomed back Travis Wilson; fellow Green Beret, entrepreneur, and Green Beret Foundation’s Director of Mission & Program Delivery. Travis and Fran debunk the myth behind Green Beret to Green Beret support; and why supporting each other’s businesses, families and initiatives is an important part of post-military success. As Green Berets we w...
2024-05-0319 min
Unstoppable with Ralph Graves Jr. Show | Conversations with Unstoppable LeadersIntentionality in Action: Cultivating Personal Habits for Success w/ Fran Racioppi of FRsixFran Racioppi is unstoppable at helping people prepare today for success tomorrow. As the host of the Jedburgh Podcast, he brings together visionaries, drivers of change, and people dedicated to winning in business, military, academia, journalism, and athletics. A C-suite executive, a performance coach, and a former Green Beret, Fran is also the founder of FRsix, a business focused on developing operational efficiencies and business growth. Join Ralph and Fran as they cover topics such as: *The importance of highly skilled teams. *Fran discusses his experience on the men's rowing...
2024-03-0740 min
10x Your Team with Cam & OtisFran Racioppi - The Jedburgh Podcast - Ep. 228 Rebroadcast | Cam & Otis Show Ep. #296On this episode of The Cam & Otis Show, we have Fran Racioppi. He is a highly decorated, educated, and impressive individual having served for 13 years as a Green Beret, where he planned and coordinated special forces and advised and aided the Commander of Special Forces in Africa. Fran has earned numerous Military Decorations for his service. Fran has maintained a dizzying pace in civilian life, earning an MBA from New York University, Director of Global Security for Snapchat, founding his own company-FRsix and is the host of The Jedburgh Podcast. Fran also serves as the performance development coach for...
2023-10-191h 14The Jedburgh Podcast#116: Educating the Children of Fallen Patriots - Development Officer Jeanette McMahonWhat happens to the children of our service members when they make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom and American way of life? Who makes sure they’re taken care of, have a bright future and are afforded every opportunity to be successful in life? In this episode, Fran Racioppi dives into the incredible work of Children of Fallen Patriots, an organization dedicated to providing educational support to the children of fallen service members. Fran is joined by Fallen Patriots’ Development Officer, Colonel Jeanette McMahon from Pepisco Headquarters to celebrate the 2023 culmination of Ro...
2023-09-1130 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#111: Have Humans Become Too Soft? - The Comfort Crisis Author Michael Easter (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)Have humans become too soft? Has our constant innovation and ingenuity created a society that chooses comfort over the hard work needed to grow to become our best selves? In this episode, Michael Easter joins Fran Racioppi live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to discuss the perils of the The Comfort Crisis, Michael's groundbreaking book that confronts one of society's most pressing challenges head-on. Wearing his 2% hat, Michael shares how we can enhance our mental and physical strength 2% at a time to make small incremental changes that will compound ov...
2023-07-2223 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#104: Building America's Next Courageous Leaders - +More Perfect Union Founder Jake Harriman (Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 Series)America’s leadership is more politically divided and divisive than almost anytime in our nation’s history. We sit at a generational and societal crossroad that will require leaders of courage, unity and vision to emerge and take charge in the best interest of the country; not for their own fame and fortune. +More Perfect Union Founder and CEO Jake Harriman spent years abroad solving world hunger and the effects of violent extremism, only to return home to a divided America; something this US Marine has vowed to change. Jake joins Fran Racioppi in the b...
2023-06-2846 minThe Jedburgh PodcastDREW's WOD: Jumping In with Project D.R.E.W. & CrossFit SaolHero WODs come in all shapes and sizes; but every CrossFitter knows the greater the burn the stronger the bonds. “DREW” is quickly proving to be one of the most memorable for both its physical challenge and the story behind the workout. “DREW” is named in honor of CPT Drew Ferguson, who lost his battle with mental health after a distinguished career as a Green Beret in the Army Special Forces. Fran Racioppi sits down with Drew’s cousin Mike Winnen and the owner of CrossFit Saol Clint Weigel to share Drew’s workout, why 13 is so...
2023-06-2427 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#102: Green Beret Foundation l Supporting America's Green Berets of All Generations – COO Frances Arias and Veterans Service Officer Beth MacDonaldGreen Beret Foundation provides all generations of Green Berets and their families with emergency, immediate and ongoing support. They are the only Special Operations non-profit accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to handle claims and benefits directly. And as of last year, they have an experienced Veterans Service Officer permanently placed in each active duty Special Forces Group to ensure our Green Berets and their families have access to support while still serving and beyond. Fran Racioppi headed to the home of Green Beret Foundation in San Antonio, TX to sit down with Chi...
2023-06-191h 53
SOFREP RadioFran Racioppi. Former Green Beret and Founder of FRsixFran Racioppi is a former Green Beret and currently the Host and Creator of The Jedburgh Podcast and the Founder of FRsix. He was deployed to Iraq 3 times and spent several years operating across Africa. He is a lifelong sailor and volunteers as the Race Director of Sailahead, an organization dedicated to reducing suicide among vets. As a leader inside the military and out, Fran shares how leaders and team members must be aligned on their roles in their organizations. He talks about teamwork and accountability and how soldiers and individual contributors must not be s...
2023-06-0348 min
Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman RobEpisode 198 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Fran RacioppiFran Racioppi is the Founder of FRsix where he advises businesses and leaders seeking to improve themselves, their teams and organizations. Serving as both a coach and mentor, he partners with leaders to improve human performance across mental, physical and emotional spectrums. Racioppi spent 13 years serving in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces Green Beret, was deployed three times to Iraq, and spent several years operating across Africa.
Fran is also the creator and host of The Jedburgh Podcast where he leads conversations with transformative leaders, visionaries, drivers of change and those dedicated to winning...
2023-06-0149 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#099: Coping with Alzheimer's Disease - Alzheimer's San Diego CEO Eugenia Welch & Clinical Care Specialist Preston StockingOver 10% of the US population is in some way affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. For the second episode of our San Diego Series, and our 99th long form conversation, Fran Racioppi visits Alzheimer's San Diego to discuss Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Fran is joined by CEO Eugenia Welch and Clinical Care Specialist Preston Stocking to explore what Alzheimer's disease is, what the symptoms are, and how it impacts both patients and their families. They also cover Alzheimer’s San Diego’s pillars of support including a unique...
2023-05-1049 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with Jumptwist Ninja: Founder Christina Gambino, 12x Ninja Warrior Flip Rodriguez & Co-Host Jessie Graff (TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Series)Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes and from every background. Some of them are even ninjas! Fran Racioppi & Jessie Graff sit down with Christina Gambino, collegiate gymnast, turned ninja warrior, turned Founder and CEO of Jumptwist Ninja. 12x Ninja Warrior Flip Rodriguez and Jumptwist coach joins in too!Christina shares the vision behind building an industry-leading ninja gym from the lessons in hard work, commitment, grind and willingness to get her hands dirty she learned as a ninja warrior. She started the gym by criss-crossing the country in a RV visiting the best...
2023-03-0634 min10x Your Team with Cam & OtisEp 228 Fran Racioppi - The Jedburgh PodcastOn this episode of The Cam & Otis Show we have Fran Racioppi. He is a highly decorated, educated, and impressive individual having served for 13 years as a Green Beret, where he planned and coordinated special forces and advised and aided the Commander of Special Forces in Africa. Fran has earned numerous Military Decorations for his service. Fran has maintained a dizzying pace in civilian life, earning an MBA from New York University, Director of Global Security for Snapchat, founding his own company-FRsix and is the host of The Jedburgh Podcast. Fran also serves as the performance development coach for...
2023-01-111h 14The Jedburgh Podcast#084: At Home - Chef Gavin KaysenDo you cook At Home? What do you cook at home? How do you cook at home? Why do you cook at home? These are the questions Chef Gavin Kaysen gets asked. Chef Kaysen is the recipient of 2x James Beard Awards. He was named the Rising Star Chef of the Year 2008 and Best Chef in the Midwest 2018. He is the executive Culinary Producer for the reboot of Iron Chef on Netflix and the owner of Spoon and Stable & Demi - two award winning restaurants in Minneapolis; as well as Bellecour Bakery, Mara and Soca Cafe.
2022-12-0155 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#083: US Army Special Operations Command & Green Beret Foundation - LTG(R) Ken TovoFran Racioppi travels back to the home of US Army Special Operations, Fort Bragg, NC, to meet with retired LTG(R) Ken Tovo, former commander of US Army Special Operations Command. From the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School’s Special Forces Museum, Fran and Ken discuss how Special Operations has changed over the 80 years since its inception, the strategic importance of the Special Forces Regiment and what it means to be a Green Beret in the peer-to-peer competition we haven't seen since the Cold War. Today, General Tovo serves as the Chai...
2022-11-231h 55The Jedburgh Podcast#082: Disasterology - Dispatches From The Front Lines of The Climate Crisis, Dr. Samantha MontanoThe world is seemingly ripe with disasters in every corner of the globe. They also seem to be getting worse. Fran Racioppi down with Dr. Samantha Montano; a self-proclaimed Disasterologist and the author of Disasterology: Dispatches From The Front Lines of The Climate Crisis. Samantha holds a PhD in Emergency Management and is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Fran and Samantha break down the Hazard Event Scale explaining what takes an event from an emergency, to a disaster, to a catastrophe. They talk about the driving factors behind the i...
2022-11-1659 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In on the NYC Veterans Day Parade with United War Veterans Council (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)Veterans Day is here…and “Here We Are”. Present, in the moment, living our potential…and for this episode…live and guerilla-style from a picnic table on 5th Ave and Broadway! This Veterans Day, The Jedburgh Podcast is covering the parade from the back of our 1944 Dodge WC-51 podcast studio live from the red carpet. So to kick it off, Fran Racioppi traveled down to Madison Square Park to meet with the parade organizers Mark Otto and Ryan Hegg from the United War Veterans Council. UWVC has been the steward of t...
2022-11-0824 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In on Chad1000X & Veterans Day with Sara Wilkinson (The Jedburgh Podcast Veterans Day Series)To kick off The Jedburgh Podcast coverage of the 2022 New York City Veterans Day Parade Fran Racioppi asks one of his favorite Jedburghs, Founder of FitFighter and his guest from Episode 51, Sarah Apgar to join him from the back of the 1944 Dodge WC-51. Fran and Sarah drop the theme of this year’s Veterans Day, “Here We Are,” and discuss why Veterans Day is about honoring our past and celebrating those still serving. As the first episode in this series, they are joined by another of our most popular Jedburgh...
2022-11-0629 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#81: Alice Bromage - Empowering Success & The Leadership Of Queen Elizabeth IIThere's a lot of noise in leadership circles around themes like get comfortable being uncomfortable, bring calm to chaos, control the uncontrollable. But how do we know when we're actually uncomfortable? Or in chaos? Are we supposed to be scared by these times...or do they offer an opportunity to excel and demonstrate our best at a time when everything says we should be at our worst? To answer these questions Alice Bromage joins Fran Racioppi from London to discuss how we actually know when we're not acting our best and how we first d...
2022-10-311h 26
Forging Mettle Podcast071 | Fran Racioppi | Navigating a complex world betterFormer Green Beret Fran Racioppi joins us to discuss far ranging topics like quiet quitting, meeting people where they are, properly setting standards for yourself and those that you lead, navigating a complex world and a decision-making process to help you come out ahead more times than not. Thank you for listening.
Show notes:
Fran served 13 years in the United States Army as a Green Beret, deploying three times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. In 2013, he deployed to Djibouti, Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he co...
2022-10-2645 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#080: Project D.R.E.W. - Bringing Songwriters And Veterans Together - Brian Ferguson, Marilyn Zeidner, Mike Winnen, Tony McDonagh, J Scott Franklin, & Bill KrakerWhat would you say if someone asked you to write a song about your life? A song about you. Your story. Who you are and what defines you. Music’s a powerful influence in our emotions and our feelings. But usually, it’s another person’s story. Another person’s journey that we identify with. What if the song was your story? What if the song was about your life?Fran Racioppi travels to Cleveland for Project D.R.E.W; a program bringing Veterans and Songwriters together and named in honor of Captain Drew Ferg...
2022-10-211h 34The Jedburgh Podcast#078: Jesse Iwuji - NASCAR Driver, US Naval Officer & EntrepreneurWhat matters more? Where we start? Where we finish? Or how fast we drive the course we set for ourselves? NASCAR Driver, US Navy Officer and entrepreneur Jesse Iwuji joins Fran Racioppi to show how hard work and focus will close any gap on the open track of life. Fran and Jesse cover growing up un-athletic in Texas the son of Nigerian immigrants, earning a spot on the US Naval Academy Football Team, deploying multiple times on ships, pursuing his dream to race cars, and his recent partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt S...
2022-10-0629 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#077: Operation Pineapple Express - Founder LTC (R) Scott MannA year ago the United States withdrew from Afghanistan officially ending the 20 year Global War on Terror. We may never find agreement on whether we failed or succeeded in Afghanistan. For this episode, Fran Racioppi returned to the place where the Global War on Terror began on the blue sky day of September 11th, 2001 in lower Manhattan. He asked retired LTC Scott Mann to join him on a balcony overlooking the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 Memorial for a conversation on the withdrawal from Afghanistan and his new book, Operation Pineapple Express. O...
2022-09-291h 30The Jedburgh Podcast#076: The Onion - Co-Founder Scott DikkersFake news is everywhere. Fran Racioppi traveled to Minneapolis to meet the pioneer of all things false, the founder of The Onion Scott Dikkers. Scott and Fran cover his book, Outrageous Marketing, where he challenges conventional wisdom on building brand loyalty, making your own rules and connecting with consumers. An introvert by nature, Scott spent decades leading a team of creatives without an organizational chart, no corporate policies, giving no credit, and getting quality from quantity. Scott and Fran discuss the evolution of the media industry, the rise of commentary over objectivity, top Onion h...
2022-09-221h 39The Jedburgh Podcast#075: Boston Firefighters Union Local 718 - President Sam Dillon & Tower Ladder 10For over 344 years the Boston fire department has led America and set the example for excellence, standards and service to others. Boston's firefighters are supported and empowered by Local 718, the Boston firefighter's union. For this 9/11 special edition episode, Fran Racioppi goes home to Boston to sit down with a group who know no other mission than to preserve and protect life.Fran spends part one of the episode with newly elected President of Local 718 Sam Dillon discussing his service in the US Marines, why his three pillars of Solidarity, Advocacy, and Respect are essential...
2022-09-111h 28The Jedburgh Podcast#073: Rhone - Co-Founder And CEO Nate CheckettsAthleisure is one the fastest growing and most competitive retail segments. The days of suits and tight jeans have passed. Fran Racioppi heads to New York City to sit down with Nate Checketts, Co-Founder and CEO of Rhone.Built on the mantra "we aren't just selling a product, we are selling a lifestyle," Fran and Nate discuss the three pillars of Rhone, building brand loyalty, the importance of intentionality, goals, standards and holding ourselves accountable to metrics. Nate and Rhone are also unrelenting supporters of men's mental health and r...
2022-08-311h 10The Jedburgh PodcastJumping In On Escaping the Taliban with Asma Paigeer (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)It’s been a year since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan. A year ago Asma Paigeer was standing outside Kabul International Airport, evading the Taliban and desperately trying to make contact with the American military to save her life. Today she is a student at Virginia Tech studying computer science and advocating for the importance of education in defining freedom.Fran Racioppi Jumps In with Asma to discuss her escape, her new life in America and what it’s like to be a Hokie now.America’s job isn’t done and if t...
2022-08-2724 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#072: Sage Spoonfuls - Founder & CEO Liza HuberLiza Huber is the founder and CEO of Sage Spoonfuls, a healthy and simple solution to making your own baby food. Fran Racioppi travels home to suburban Boston to meet Liza to discuss creative financing to retain equity, transition from acting to manufacturing and how an order from Buy Buy Baby launched the brand to a new level. Liza also discusses her son's diagnosis with Cerebral Palsy and what it taught her family about finding solutions when you won't take no for an answer. Liza starred on NBC's hit da...
2022-08-241h 12The Jedburgh Podcast#071: Sailahead: Healing Wounded Veterans Through SailingThere’s solace in being on the water. met. Sailahead is a Veteran Service Organization that’s changing lives. For this episode Fran Racioppi traveled to Centerport Yacht Club for Sailahead’s annual event of over 150 people, almost 40 boats and Veterans spanning every conflict from WWII to today. Fran sat down with Kilian, Sean and Jenny Duclay who started Sailahead to bring Veterans the healing power of the water, bring awareness to PTS and Veteran Suicide, and to honor our mates.He also shared a moment with the The Day Fam...
2022-08-181h 16
Solid SevenEp 73 | Fran Racioppi | Former Green Beret & Host of The Jedburgh PodcastThis week we welcome special guest Fran Racioppi to the podcast! Listen in as we talk about Fran's journey from Green Beret to hosting The Jedburgh Podcast and the unexpected stops in between.
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2022-08-152h 09The Jedburgh PodcastJumping In on The War In Ukraine with Special Operations Association of America CEO Daniel Elkins (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)For an update on the war in Ukraine, Fran Racioppi Jumped In with Daniel Elkins, CEO of Special Operations Association of America and our guest from Episode 33, where we covered SOAA’s mission, his career as a Green Beret in the Special Forces, SOAA’s commitment legislative advocacy and their work supporting Afghan refugees. SOAA just signed an agreement with the Ukrainian government to train their soldiers in basic combat fundamentals. They are one of the first non-profits to be authorized to officially train the Ukrainians and they’re working on US government approval right no...
2022-08-1120 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#070: You're It - Crisis, Change & How To Lead When It Matters Most - Co-Author & Associate Director of NPLI Eric McNultyCrisis will strike and we as leaders will have prepared ourselves and our organizations or we will fail in our response. In this Boston-based episode, Fran Racioppi sits down with Eric McNulty, Co-Author of “You're It: Crisis, Change and How to Lead When it Matters Most” and Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Institute, to explain how success in crisis comes down to Meta-Leadership and our ability to lead down, up, across and beyond. Fran and Eric also discuss strategies to make sense of complexity, the perspective of the cone in the cube, known...
2022-08-041h 28The Jedburgh Podcast#069: Readocracy: Co-Founder & CEO Mario VasilescuWe live in a world completely consumed by information. Mario Vasilescu says society is in the middle of an information epidemic in which we suffer from Infobesity, Information Pollution, and how we are the victims of Information Warfare. In this episode Fran Racioppi met Mario at the Betaworks Studios in New York City to discuss the epidemic, the importance of the information commons, and Mario’s keys to freedom, resilience and control of what information comes our way. Mario is the founder of Readocracy, a knowledge management platform giving user...
2022-07-281h 28
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnPodfest 2022 Recap with Fran Racioppi and Juliet Hahn: Laura Davidson, Market Development Manager at ShurePodfest is the world’s largest community of podcasters. This year, host Fran Racioppi was invited to speak, and emcee so he invited fellow Podfest speaker Juliet Hahn to co-host a combined Jedburgh Podcast - Your Next Stop series of Podfest Episodes. Sound quality is the lifeblood of podcasting. Podfest finally gave Fran Racioppi the opportunity to meet someone from Shure in real life; even though he chose to exclusively use Shure products for The Jedburgh Podcast. Fran and special guest co-host Juliet Hahn not only interview Shure’s Laura Davidson, but the...
2022-07-2112 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In on the Assassination of Japanese Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: Boston University Professor Bill Grimes (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)Japan’s former Prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on July 8. Japan is one of the world’s safest countries, has some of the strictest gun laws and has lived by a culture of pacifism since the end of WWII. Fran Racioppi asked Boston University Professor Bill Grimes to join him for a conversation on Prime Minister Abe, his conservative policies on national defense and economics, his place in Japan’s history of charismatic leaders, and where Japan goes from here internationally and domestically. Professor Grimes teaches international relations and polit...
2022-07-1924 min
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnPodfest 2022 Recap with Fran Racioppi and Juliet Hahn: Katie Brinkley, Social Media Strategist | Speaker | Podcast Host | Web3 EducatorPodfest is the world’s largest community of podcasters. This year, host Fran Racioppi was invited to speak, and emcee so he invited fellow Podfest speaker Juliet Hahn to co-host a combined Jedburgh Podcast - Your Next Stop series of Podfest Episodes. Katie Brinkley, host of NFT Ninjas and Founder of Next Step Social Communications joins Fran and Juliet for this Podfest conversation on building a podcast, branding, and digital marketing. Katie has been leveraging social media to grow audiences and income for over 18 years. Since the time of MySpace, she’s helpe...
2022-07-1829 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with Shure Microphones: Market Development Manager Laura Davidson (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)Sound quality is the lifeblood of podcasting. Podfest finally gave Fran Racioppi the opportunity to meet someone from Shure in real life; even though he chose to exclusively use Shure products for The Jedburgh Podcast. Fran and special guest co-host Juliet Hahn not only interview Shure’s Laura Davidson, but they also bought Shure’s newest portable microphone, the MV88+.Laura shares the history of the company, how they are leading in microphone design and gives an inside look into what equipment is used to produce The Jedburgh Podcast and Yo...
2022-07-1612 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with Katie Brinkley, Host of NFT Ninjas & Founder of Next Step Social Communications (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)NFTs, Blockchain, The Denver Broncos and morning traffic! Katie Brinkley, host of NFT Ninjas and Founder of Next Step Social Communications joins Fran Racioppi and special guest host Juliet Hahn for this Podfest conversation on building a podcast, branding and digital marketing. Plus Katie tested their knowledge of NFTs and Fran asked the question on all our minds…why is there so much traffic?Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website and check out our video YouTube versions of all episodes here.Highlights:-Katie sh...
2022-07-1430 min
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnPodfest 2022 Recap with Fran Racioppi and Juliet Hahn: Stuart Goffman, Co-Founder of Picked CherriesPodfest is the world’s largest community of podcasters. This year, host Fran Racioppi was invited to speak, and emcee so he invited fellow Podfest speaker Juliet Hahn to co-host a combined Jedburgh Podcast - Your Next Stop series of Podfest Episodes. In this Podfest compilation episode, Fran and Juliet jumped in with Stuart Goffman, Co-Founder of Picked Cherries. Stuart not only explained how he is disrupting podcasting promotion, but he also shared a bit about his life, including how a life-changing stroke in his mid-30s gave him a new perspective. He also shared how...
2022-07-1122 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with Picked Cherries: Co-Founder Stuart Goffman (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)While at Podfest, Fran Racioppi and special guest co-host, Juliet Hahn, Jumped In with Stuart Goffman, Co-Founder of Picked Cherries to discuss how he is disrupting podcasting promotion, how a life-changing stroke in his mid-30’s gave him a new perspective, how a friend’s death has driven him to help others who suffer from addiction, and what it’s like to produce a reality TV show. Take a listen, download Picked Cherries, and share your favorite part of this episode with all your friends. If you are not picking cherries, are you really listeni...
2022-07-1123 min
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnPodfest 2022 Recap with Fran Racioppi and Juliet Hahn: Michael O'Neal, Larry Roberts, Jennifer & Paul HenczelIn this Podfest compilation episode Fran and Juliet sat down with Podfest Newsletter Editor Larry Roberts, longtime podcast host & creator Michael O’Neill, and podcasting couple Jennifer & Paul Henzcel to talk Podfest, branding, interviewing, YouTube, and how being crushed alive led to podcasting. Podfest is the world’s largest community of podcasters. This year, host Fran Racioppi was invited to speak, and emcee so he invited fellow Podfest speaker Juliet Hahn to co-host a combined Jedburgh Podcast - Your Next Stop series of Podfest Episodes. Remarkable Quotes:
2022-07-071h 14The Jedburgh Podcast#067: Podfest 2022 - Podcast Hosts Larry Roberts, Michael O'Neal, and Jennifer & Paul HenczelPodfest is the world’s largest community of podcasters. This year, host Fran Racioppi was invited to speak at, and emcee, the military track, so he invited our guest from Episode 53 (and fellow Podfest speaker) Juliet Hahn to co-host a combined Jedburgh Podcast - Your Next Stop series of Podfest episodes. In this Podfest compilation Fran and Juliet sat down with Podfest Newsletter Editor Larry Roberts, longtime podcast host & creator Michael O’Neal, and podcasting couple Jennifer & Paul Henczel to talk Podfest, branding, interviewing, YouTube and how being crushed alive led to a career in pod...
2022-07-071h 17The Jedburgh Podcast#066: Abacus Wealth Partners - Co-Founder Spencer ShermanMoney is always on our minds. Abacus Wealth Partners Co-Founder Spencer Sherman joins Fran Racioppi to discuss money, how we think about it, what we do with it, and where the economy is going. Spencer oversees $4B in assets. He is the author of The Cure For Money Madness and the creator of Fearless Finance, a course designed to teach us how to effectively manage and handle our views and decisions about our money. He abides by Buddhist principles and the simple concept that the road to financial freedom is...
2022-06-301h 54The Jedburgh Podcast#065: Holding Hands - Author & Photographer Diane ConnOver the last seven years Diane Conn has taken tens of thousands of pictures of people holding hands. As the COVID-19 pandemic broke apart so much of the fiber of our community she was motivated to put her pictures into a book, called Holding Hands, showing us all just how important holding hands actually is in our lives.Fran Racioppi sits down with Diane to discuss the impact the loss of her mother to suicide had on her. She shared her battles with depression and a severe concussion that changed her outlook on life...
2022-06-231h 00The Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with Wodapalooza's Aaron Anderson - VP of Business Development at Loud and Live (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)For the final conversation of the 2022 GORUCK Games Fran Racioppi asked Aaron Anderson, the VP of Biz Dev at Loud & Live to join him for a discussion on Wodapalooza. Taking place in Downtown Miami in January, Wodapalooza hosts over 3000 athletes and over 45k fans. Competitors range from the elite to the regular joe.Aaron breaks down the different events, provides his opinion of what the future has in store for the fitness industry, the importance of gratitude and gratification and why the best part of working out is being done.
2022-06-2024 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#064: Mike Vallely - Founder of Street Plant Skateboards & Lead Singer of Black FlagSome icons dominate multiple industries, leaving their mark not on just one part of society, but on all of society. Mike Vallely is the Founder of Street Plant Skateboards and the lead singer of rock band Black Flag.Mike revolutionized the way society embraces skateboarding and skateboarding culture while he built a side career as a singer, playing with some of punk’s greatest artists. Mike joined Fran Racioppi on the last day of the GORUCK Games to share his personal story, how he had to borrow skateboards to teac...
2022-06-161h 42The Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with Alpha Elite Performance Founder & Green Beret Travis Wilson (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)Fran Racioppi had the chance to Jump In with Alpha Elite Performance Founder Travis Wilson while covering Sandlot Jax and the GORUCK Games. Alpha Elite Performance is a supplement company dedicated to the Special Operations Truth #2: quality is more important than quantity.Travis and Fran catch up on their time in 10th Special Forces Group, Travis shares his motivation to start Alpha Elite Performance, and how his new sleep aid is making an impact across the supplement industry. They also talk about the lessons learned from his nine deployments, t...
2022-06-1326 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#063: The Ready State - Co-Founder Dr. Kelly StarrettMobility is one of those areas where preparation can’t be faked and it can’t be shortcutted. While down at Sandlot Jax and the GORUCK Games Fran Racioppi sits down with Dr. Kelly Starrett, Co-Founder of The Ready State, bestselling author, and physical trainer for many of the most elite athletes in professional and olympic sports for a conversation on movement, mobility and human performance. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out our video versions on YouTube.Highlights:-Longevity is somet...
2022-06-0955 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with F45 Training: Military Director Michael Nichols (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)F45 Training debuted their new training trailer at Sandlot Jax right next to The Jedburgh Podcast. After a day of watching group after group pushing themselves to the limit, host Fran Racioppi brought Michael Nichols, the F45 Director of Military Operations into the Land Rover Ambulance for a discussion on F45, working alongside Mark Wahlberg, and their newly launched Veteran Impact Program. Mike and Fran also discussed Mike’s career in the Marines and how fitness, and F45, gave him a new purpose in life after his military career. Take a listen then check out...
2022-06-0630 min
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnYNS Live with Fran RacioppiListen to a new episode of Your Next Stop recorded live on Fireside with host Juliet Hahn featuring creator, podcast host, Chief People Officer, founder, performance coach, and race director Fran Racioppi. Fran Racioppi, CPP, CBCP, is the Chief People Officer at Analytix Solutions, an 800+ person firm with offices across the globe. Fran also serves as the performance development coach for Boston University Men's Rowing and leads leadership programs under his own company, FRsix. Fran previously led Genius Fund as the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Los Angeles, C...
2022-05-3059 min
Your Next Stop with Juliet HahnYNS Live with Fran RacioppiListen to a new episode of Your Next Stop recorded live on Fireside with host Juliet Hahn featuring creator, podcast host, Chief People Officer, founder, performance coach, and race director Fran Racioppi. Fran Racioppi, CPP, CBCP, is the Chief People Officer at Analytix Solutions, an 800+ person firm with offices across the globe. Fran also serves as the performance development coach for Boston University Men's Rowing and leads leadership programs under his own company, FRsix. Fran previously led Genius Fund as the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, a vertically integrated cannabis company in Los Angeles, C...
2022-05-3059 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with United War Veterans Council (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)The United War Veterans Council is the keeper of the New York City Veterans Day parade. Their lineage dates back to the Spanish American War of 1898. Today they are led by Veterans of modern conflicts, Executive Director Mark Otto and Chairman Nick Angione. Host Fran Racioppi had the privilege to serve as the UWVC Treasure and emcee of the parade in 2018 and 2019. Mark, Nick and Fran Jump In for a conversation on the parade, the history of UWVC, their careers as devil-dogs and what it means to continue to serve our veteran community through h...
2022-05-3034 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#060: Josh Bridges - Navy SEAL, CrossFit Athlete & Founder Of Good Dudes CoffeeServing in Special Operations doesn’t require special abilities or superhuman powers. It requires an adherence to a standard that most people don’t have the discipline to enforce.In our first long-form episode at Sandlot Jax and the GORUCK Games, Host Fran Racioppi sat down with Josh Bridges, Former Navy SEAL, Crossfit Athlete, Creator of the Pay Him fitness program and Founder of Good Dudes Coffee. Josh and Fran talk the importance of not putting goals on pedestals; training not until you get it right, but until you can’t...
2022-05-1946 minThe Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with Tim Kennedy, Green Beret, UFC Fighter, Author of Scars & Stripes (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)Tim Kennedy is a Green Beret, UFC Fighter, entrepreneur, husband and father. He is also about to become a published author. Tim Jumped Into the back of WWII Land Rover Ambulance with host Fran Racioppi at Sandlot Jax and the GORUCK Games to share the details on his upcoming book Scars and Stripes: An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors and Myself. Tim and Fran catch up after last seeing each other while supporting the withdrawal from Afghanistan. They talk about Tim’s mixed martial arts training seminar for the Sandlot fes...
2022-05-1619 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#059: Sandlot Jax - GORUCK Games Champions Hunter McIntyre & Katie Knight, Sandlot Technology Co-Founder BJ Naedele, GORUCK Head of Community Emily McCarthy, Gold Star Spouse Sara WilkinsonThe Jedburgh Podcast goes on location to the 1st GORUCK Games & the Sandlot Jax Fitness Festival. This compilation episode is the first of 12 interviews with some of the most prominent personalities in fitness and entrepreneurship; all recorded in the back of a WWII Land Rover British Royal Air Force Ambulance in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover of Fairfield and The Readiness Collective. Host Fran Racioppi shares the GORUCK Games story as he talks to the winners, veteran Hunter McIntyre and newcomer Katie Knight. They discuss their fitness journeys as Katie transitions from ultramarathons to o...
2022-05-121h 10The Jedburgh Podcast#058: Palantir - Global Defense Lead Doug PhilipponeData is the ammunition of the future. What we do with that data, how we understand and interpret it, and the decisions we make with it are what make data the most powerful tool in the modern day arsenal of both countries and companies. Host Fran Racioppi sits down with Doug Philippone, Global Defense Lead for Palantir, to define big data as a decision-making tool. As a former Army Ranger and West Point graduate, Doug started and has led Palantir's Global Defense division to scale while competing with some of the world's largest defense co...
2022-05-051h 30The Jedburgh Podcast#057: The Performance Curve - Dr. Laura WatkinsWhat if we could have both high performance and well-being. What if we could look back having achieved our goals and having enjoyed the process. Host Fran Racioppi is joined by Dr. Laura Watkins, author of the recently released book The Performance Curve, Co-Founder at The Cognitas Group & Jumpstart Development, and former McKinsey consultant. Laura advises some of the world's most high-profile leaders in finding the balance between performance and well-being by living on The Performance Curve instead of the Boom-and-Bust Curve. Laura and Fran break down The Performance Cu...
2022-04-291h 20The Jedburgh Podcast#056: GoRuck - Founder Jason McCarthyThe ruck march can be a leisurely walk to the store, or it can be a grueling test of personal strength, perseverance and drive. Jason McCarthy is the founder of GoRuck, a gear company turned international fitness movement.Host Fran Racioppi takes a detour off I-95 and stopped in Jacksonville Beach to meet Jason and and reminisce about 10th Special Forces Group, the relentless pursuit of quality and what you owe when you admit it was your first time. Join us for this episode and check us out live at...
2022-04-211h 23The Jedburgh Podcast#055: Chad1000X - Gold Star Spouse Sara WilkinsonAt some point in our lives we'll lose someone or something that defines our very being. How we respond to that loss will test our character to its foundation.Sara Wilkinson lost her husband when he died by suicide in 2018. Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson was one of our nation's finest Special Operators, having served 21 years in the Navy, with many of those on Seal Team 6. Sara joined host Fran Racioppi to share the love story between her and Chad, reducing the stigmas around Veteran suicide, what it takes to serve as a military spouse...
2022-04-141h 07The Jedburgh Podcast#053: Your Next Stop - Storyteller, Creator & Coach Juliet HahnBefore a leader can make an impact, they must first know who they are impacting. And to know someone requires both the art of listening and the gift of storytelling.Juliet Hahn is an entrepreneur, a podcast host, a performance coach, a consultant, a speaker, a mother, a wife, and a friend to many. Her impact is felt across industries and by thousands of listeners and fans. Juliet is the host of Your Next Stop Podcast and was voted #12 in the top 50 moms in podcasting and #27 in the Hot 50 podcasts by Podcasting Magazine.
2022-03-311h 16The Jedburgh Podcast#052: Newt's World - Former Speaker of The House Newt GingrichThe World Order which has stood since 1945 is today being tested in every corner of the globe and affecting our economy here in America. Host Fran Racioppi is joined in this episode by Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to speak strategy across the Elements of National Power, the effectiveness of our diplomacy in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the precedent set for our dealings with China, North Korea, Iran and other nuclear capable nations. They also discuss the point at which the US economy cracks into a r...
2022-03-2432 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#051: FitFighter - Founder & CEO Sarah ApgarGeneral George Patton famously said "you fight as you train." On The Jedburgh Podcast we say "how you prepare today determines success tomorrow." Sarah Apgar found the gap between the way firefighters trained and the way they fought fires. To fill this gap she created the FitFighter Steel Hose. An All-American Rugby Player turned Iraq War Veteran turned firefighter, Sarah took her idea to Shark Tank where she landed a partnership with Daniel Lubetzsky, the founder of Kind. Sarah invited host Fran Racioppi to her Long Island studio for a...
2022-03-171h 05The Jedburgh Podcast#050: The Jedburgh Podcast One Year Anniversary Special With Cleo Stiller & Fran RacioppiIn this one-year anniversary special, Fran Racioppi takes the hot seat as guest host Cleo Stiller, author of Modern Manhood, takes over the mic. Cleo turns the table, pushing Fran to finally tell his story from his days growing up in New England and Florida, to Boston University and the Army. They cover what drove him to study journalism, why rowing was so impactful and what he actually did in the Special Forces. They also talk about his difficult post-Army career. The highs of business school and the lows of hard lessons learned in c...
2022-03-101h 02The Jedburgh PodcastJumping In with CIA Operations Director Jack Devine on Ukraine, Russia, Putin & war in Europe in 2022 (The Jedburgh Podcast Short-Form Series)The Russian invasion into Ukraine is unprecedented in modern times and something Europe has not seen since World War II. Tensions between the United States, NATO and Russia are at the highest levels in decades. Host Fran Racioppi and legendary Cold Warrior, Former CIA Operations Director and Author Jack Devine "Jump In" to a conversation on Russia, Ukraine, Putin and land war in Europe in 2022. Fran and Jack cover: -Why Vladimir Putin and Russia want Ukraine back-Putin's mental state and psychology-The...
2022-03-0917 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#049: The Establishment - Founder & CEO Anita BittonAnita Bitton is one of the fashion industry's most iconic and leading drivers of talent. Anita is the Founder and CEO of The Establishment, the go-to casting director for brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Bottega Veneta, Marc Jacobs, and Balenciaga. She was instrumental in the rise of Alexander Wang.Anita was born in South London. She was raised by foster parents. She modeled as a kid to find a way out of London and a better option than her job at TGI Friday's. For this episode Anita invited host Fran Racioppi to her Brownstone on...
2022-03-031h 27The Jedburgh Podcast#048: Cast Inc: Founder & CEO Julia SamersovaTalent evaluation is difficult in any industry. We make decisions every day on performance that not only affect people's lives, but also affect their emotions and often their physical and emotional well-being. Effectively operating in the world of talent management requires both empathy and a high level of emotional strength. For this episode, host Fran Racioppi traveled to the heart of Brooklyn to spend the day with Julia Samersova; Founder and CEO of Cast Inc. - the leading casting company for kids who have what it takes to star in commercials, advertisements and shows. Jul...
2022-02-241h 11The Jedburgh Podcast#047: Baptist Parking Lot - Country Music Singer Songwriter Mary Heather HickmanFor this episode host Fran Racioppi leapt down to Music City to spend the day with up and coming recording artist Mary Heather Hickman at the famed RCA Studios.Mary Heather hit the iTunes Country Top 10 with her don't mess with Texas style. She has opened for Toby Keith, Eli Young and Hank Williams Jr. She has played at ATT Stadium so naturally Fran challenged her to describe her mentors and role models; and also explain what happened to the Cowboys this year!Mary Heather not only shared her...
2022-02-1757 min
The Jumping Point Podcast#72 Fran Racioppi - The Jedburgh PodcastFran Racioppi is the Host the Creator and Host of The Jedburgh Podcast, Chief People Officer of Analytix Solutions, Former Army Ranger, and College Athlete Fran talks about human performance and just how much further we all have to give when we emotionally and, mentally think we are about to fail.He shares his Gratitude, and appreciation for Comradery that his experience as US Army Ranger provided him.He continued to be of service by sharing the message of Leadership and Perspective that he has gained from traveling the world and conducting missions. ...
2022-02-101h 10The Jedburgh Podcast#046: Beijing 2022: US Snowboarding - Lucas FosterThe halfpipe is the marquis event in snowboarding; launching riders 20 feet into the air while rotating up to four and half times. Or as the newest member of the US Olympic Snowboarding team explained - nailing a 1620.In our second episode of our coverage of the 2022 winter olympics, Lucas Foster joined host Fran Racioppi just before hopping his plane to Beijing. Lucas has his eyes set on making an impact at the games and in the sport - a sport in which America has dominated since its Olympic debut in 1998.
2022-02-1039 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#045: US Skiing - Alpine Ski Racer & World Cup Champion Steven NymanWorld Cups and Olympic medals are won and lost by hundredths of a second by skiers hurling themselves down ice covered mountains with only a thin metal edge to control decent.These feats of speed, athleticism and precision breed competition, a healthy dose of fear, and awe for all of us who watch and have dreamt of standing atop the winner's podium. Beijing 2022 is here...and it's time to kick off The Jedburgh Podcast tribute to the Winter Olympics.Steven Nyman, is an American legend in downhill Olympic and...
2022-02-031h 04The Jedburgh Podcast#043: Hollman Lockers - CEO Travis HollmanGrit is defined as courage, resolve, or the strength of our character. We develop grit through the difficult times in our lives. The times we got knocked down, passed over or left behind. Host Fran Racioppi visited Travis Hollman, President & CEO of Hollman Lockers; the world's largest manufacturer of locker rooms, including those of the Dallas Cowboys, Equinox, The New York Times, J.P. Morgan and Alabama Football.Hollman is a family business that Travis has grown 8x since he took it over in 2011. Growing up, Travis suffered from se...
2022-01-201h 02The Jedburgh Podcast#041: The Attributes - Navy SEAL Rich DivineyHow do we define the term "best performance?" Is it elite? Is it peak? Is it simply human? For our first episode of 2022, host Fran Racioppi starts 2022 with a conversation on first defining “optimal performance” and second on understanding the core fundamentals that make up our character and our personality...The Attributes.Fran is joined by Rich Diviney; a former Navy SEAL who revolutionized the way Navy SEALS are assessed and selected for our nation's premier counter-terrorism forces. He has taught leadership and the concept of optimal performance to thousands of businesses, and recently laun...
2022-01-061h 10The Jedburgh Podcast#040: Sharpen The Edge - 18A Fitness Founder Kevin EdgertonThe New Year is the time we all commit to eating less and working out more. We commit to improving our fitness and health. For some, it lasts all year. For many a few months, maybe a few weeks, and for others - just a few days. To talk about fitness and goals in 2022, host Fran Racioppi asked Founder of 18A Fitness, and fellow Green Beret, Kevin Edgerton to join him on this New Year's episode to reminisce about their glory days as Green Berets, discuss a renewed commitment to fitness as the clock s...
2021-12-301h 05The Jedburgh Podcast#039: The United States Army - Vice Chief of Staff - General (Ret.) Peter ChiarelliSome organizations are so vast, so large, and so dynamic that it is often almost impossible to comprehend the scale and complexity; making leadership the most important factor in performance.General(R) Peter Chiarelli served as the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, an organization of over 1.1 million employees and a budget of $240 billion dollars. General Chiarelli is one of our nation's most innovative leaders; always challenging the way the Army operated. He transitioned the Army from Vietnam, through the Cold War and into the modern Army of today.
2021-12-231h 19The Jedburgh Podcast#038: Midnight Express Powerboats - President Harris GlaserMidnight Express sets the standard as the leader in luxury center console powerboats. In this episode, Host Fran Racioppi travels to Miami to combine his passion for boats, journalism, and the beach as he sits down with Harris Glaser, President and Owner of Midnight Express. Harris, along with his brother Eric, bought Midnight Express in 2006 and have since redefined the boating industry bringing unparalleled design and construction, elaborate color schemes, flawless precision and unmatched performance. Fran and Harris discuss entrepreneurism, building an iconic brand, precision engineering, high-level customer experience, th...
2021-12-1659 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#037: Championship Formula – Jack StarkWinning teams and companies aren’t built overnight. Leadership and a championship formula are needed for an organization to win. Dynasties are created when leaders apply this formula year in and year out without compromise. In this episode, Fran Racioppi discusses how championship dynasties are built with renowned performance psychologist Dr. Jack Stark. Jack has been a part of 22 national championships, eight NASCAR championships with Hendrick Motorsports, as well as multiple Olympic and professional teams. He has authored or co-authored 12 books, treated over 10,000 patients as a psychologist, and worked with over 100 companies, many in the...
2021-12-091h 22The Jedburgh Podcast#036: Sana Health - CEO Richard HanburyRichard Hanbury is the CEO and founder of Sana Health, the company behind the Sana device. It's an innovative audiovisual device that trains brain pathways to reduce pain. Richard founded the company to save his own life after he was forced to drive his car off a bridge in Yemen. He was 19 and he lost the use of his legs. Richard developed Sana as a long-term solution to the root causes of pain and as an alternative to prescription drugs; which often only mask the pain and cause untold adverse effects on patients.Find...
2021-12-021h 12The Jedburgh Podcast#035: Velontra Hypersonics - Major General Craig Whelden & Rob Keane IIIThe rapidly growing industry of hypersonic propulsion requires both sage experience and youthful vigor. The team at Velontra Hypersonics has both. Host Fran Racioppi is joined in this episode by their President, retired Major General Craig Whelden, and their founder and CEO, Rob Keane.General Whelden brings 40 years of leadership and experience in the defense industry. Rob brings engineering and innovation. Together they are propelling objects at five times the speed of sound and disrupting an industry that has long been dominated by major defense contractors. Pushing the sound barrier has not been done...
2021-11-181h 19The Jedburgh Podcast#034: Risk: A User's Guide - General Stan McChrystalRisk exists in every corner of our professional and personal lives. Risk is something we as leaders cannot - and should not - shy from. How we choose to detect, assess, respond and learn determines if our organizations (and we as leaders) succeed or fail. In this episode General Stan McChrystal joins Host Fran Racioppi and special guest host Lisa Jaster, to break down Stan's new book "Risk: A User's guide." They define the Risk Immune System and explain how the 10 Factors of Control guide us in understanding and mitigating risk by taking action. Th...
2021-11-111h 25The Jedburgh Podcast#033: SOAA - Daniel Elkins, FounderSpecial Operations Forces volunteer to answer the call to protect our nation and its people in every corner of the world. They look out for us so we can live our lives in freedom and liberty. Daniel Elkins founded Special Operations Association of America to give a voice to our Special Operators in policy and legislative affairs.This episode is our lead up to the first Veterans Day in two decades in which our nation is not in a declared war. However, brave men and women stand ready to serve - and take action...
2021-11-041h 10The Jedburgh Podcast#031: Head Of The Charles - Olympic Medalist Gevvie StoneThe Head of The Charles is rowing's premier international competition. The sport requires the highest standards of physical and mental drive, discipline, toughness, preparation and the need for precision execution. In this episode, host Fran Racioppi is joined by one of rowing's fiercest competitors and the greatest of all time on the Charles River. Gevvie Stone is a three-time Olympian and the 2016 Rio Games Silver Medalist in the women's single. She has won the Head of The Charles 10 times in the Championship Single, including six in a row from 2014-2019. ...
2021-10-211h 04The Jedburgh Podcast#030: American Ninja Warrior - Jessie GraffThe highest levels of physical performance require the utmost mental and emotional strength. To achieve the impossible, we must first believe that the impossible can be achieved if we only put our minds - and our bodies - to the test. Jessie Graff is an American Ninja Warrior, a stuntwoman, a martial arts expert and an inspiration to all those who seek to defy physics and elite performance. Jessie joins host Fran Racioppi to share her leadership lessons on competition, the mental approach to negotiating complex problems, combatting failure through expectation management and how...
2021-10-1455 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#029: Chaos - 2021 PLL Champions - Andy TowersOn August 11, the Chaos were given a 3.2% chance of winning the Premier Lacrosse League. They were the sixth seed going into the playoffs and were given no respect. Today, they are the 2021 PLL champions.Head Coach Andy Towers joins host Fran Racioppi on the first follow-up episode of The Jedburgh Podcast proving that his goal to peak at the right time was achievable. Coach Towers explains how he focused the team to play the same style of game, how he valued chemistry over raw talent in personnel decisions, the r...
2021-10-071h 12The Jedburgh Podcast#028: Stuckey's - CEO Stephanie StuckeyStuckey's has been a staple of America's highways. At its peak, Stuckey's pecan rolls, Texaco gas, and homemade candies dotted almost every interstate across every state. But a series of buy-outs and lack of attention shuttered this iconic American staple. In this episode, Fran Racioppi is joined by Stephanie Stuckey - the third generation Stuckey to run the brand after buying it out of near bankruptcy two years ago. Stephanie is a lawyer by trade now leading not only a chain of franchised roadside stops and a pecan snack company, but also the resurgence of...
2021-09-301h 09The Jedburgh Podcast#027: Letters To My White Male Friends - Dax-Devlon RossRace is an uncomfortable conversation. Recent events like the death of George Floyd and Breana Taylor sparked race conversations, racial tensions, movements like Black Lives Matter, and corporate action. These events have forced us to look inward and challenge our thoughts, perspectives and views on race and the role race plays in our conscious and unconscious bias. In this episode, host Fran Racioppi joined by investigative journalist, Dax Devlon-Ross to discuss his new book, Letters To My White Male Friends. Dax and Fran break down the race divide between black and white. They define a...
2021-09-231h 32The Jedburgh Podcast#021: NFL To RPA – Wide Receiver Austin CollieProfessional football requires its players to be fast, strong, and smart. It's a sport, but it’s also a $16B business where results are the only thing that matters. Austin Collie played wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots. He was drafted in the 4th Round of the 2009 draft and is a member of the Brigham Young University Hall of Fame. Austin joins host Fran Racioppi to discuss how our drive for perfection is based on competition, the identification of our faults, and the need...
2021-08-121h 03The Jedburgh Podcast#020: Desert Energy – CEO Of Dii Desert Energy Cornelius MatthesOver 80% of the world is still powered by fossil fuels like oil, natural gas and coal. The Middle East and North Africa are home to over 90% of proven fossil fuel reserves. There is shelf life on fossil fuels and limited availability means higher prices.In this episode host Fran Racioppi is joined by Cornelius Matthes, CEO of Dii Desert Energy; the world's leader in the development and enhancement of renewable energy. Fran and Cornelius describe how the world's largest oil producers are becoming the world's largest renewable energy providers, how green hydrogen is changing...
2021-08-051h 12The Jedburgh Podcast#019: Founder of Win This Fight, Author, Philanthropist & Heiress to Sheraton Hotels - Mitzi PerdueOver 40 million people are the victims of Human Trafficking. It's the fastest growing crime in the world, a $150B industry, and disproportionately affects women and children. Mitzi Perdue is the founder of Win This Fight!, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating this vicious crime. She is the heiress of Sheraton Hotel Chain, widow of another family business poultry magnate, Frank Perdue, a businesswoman in her own right, and an author. Mitzi joins host Fran Racioppi for a candid discussion on how we must all jump in to combat labor and sex trafficking, the keys to ru...
2021-07-291h 15The Jedburgh Podcast#018: Operator Syndrome - Dr. Chris FruehWhat happens when we push ourselves too hard - over too long a period of time? What happens to our mental, physical and emotional states? Even the most elite performers reach a point when they can't go any further. We are not talking about a single event, or a single day. We are talking about years, or decades, of driving to the limit, pushing through, and winning; only to wake up one day with nothing left in the tank. This is called Operator Syndrome - and it affects the most successful champions in the w...
2021-07-2246 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#016: Delete The Adjective - Lisa JasterRanger School, and the Ranger ethos have defined military leaders, and leadership in general, for over 70 years. But until 2016, the opportunity to earn a Ranger qualification was limited only to men. In this episode, host Fran Racioppi is joined by Lisa Jaster, one of three women to attend the first integrated Ranger School class. Most attendees of Ranger School are in their 20's, men and and from the Infantry or Special Forces. Lisa graduated at 37 years old, a mother of two, a woman, and an engineer. She also faced the utmost mental and physical c...
2021-07-081h 21The Jedburgh Podcast#014: Seen Better Days - Comedian Selena CoppockStand-up comedy is not just about making people laugh. It is about creating a connection with a group of strangers to evoke an emotional response and influence them; something critical to leaders at every level and in any organization. Comedian and Author Selena Coppock, is the artist behind Seen Better Days, a comedy album that hit #1 on the iTunes Comedy chart. She is ranked one of the 8 funniest feminists on Twitter and joins host Fran Racioppi to unpack the leadership characteristics required to stand up in front of total strangers and make them like...
2021-06-241h 06The Jedburgh Podcast#012: Rhyme Antics - Founder & CEO Chantel CallowayWhat we do after we find rock bottom is what defines us. Chantel Calloway is the creator and CEO of Rhyme Antics, a fun, engaging and educational game inspired by the roots of hip-hop artistry. Chantel developed the game sitting in jail on New Year’s Eve 2010 after she robbed a bank to provide for her son. Today, Rhyme Antics is the first black-owned game to be sold in big-box retailers, Target and Walmart. Chantel joins Fran Racioppi as she talks about her fall, her learnings, her path to entrepreneurship and how taking responsibility fo...
2021-06-1056 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#010: Slingshot Leadership - Organizational Psychologist Dr. Alan EchtenkampWe live in a world full of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. As leaders we must manage our teams and organizations, but we must first learn to manage ourselves and our responses. In the first of a “how-to guide” episode, host Fran Racioppi sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Alan Echtenkamp to understand the elements that build a strong and effective leader in times of challenge and transition. They discuss the four keys to effective communication and how leaders should approach planning with an agile and versatile attitude. They also delve into how leadership must s...
2021-05-2042 minThe Jedburgh Podcast#007: Modern Manhood - Cleo StillerFor centuries society has clung to the classic archetype of men as protectors, providers, hunters, and gatherers absent of emotion and unable to form meaningful relationships. This perception has impacted the interaction and communication not only between men and women but also between men themselves. In today’s world of rising gender equality, many men have lost the ability to understand what it means to be both a “good man,” and a “good human.” In this episode, Author & Journalist Cleo Stiller joins Fran Racioppi to discuss her new book, Modern Manhood: Conversations About The Complicated W...
2021-04-291h 18The Jedburgh Podcast#006: Healing Hands - Dr. Claudius ConradConnecting two unrelated fields can lead to world-changing discoveries. Dr. Claudius Conrad has led both the medical and music industry in combining music and surgery, revolutionizing laparoscopic robotic surgery and the approach surgeons take to building their teams and healing their patients. Joining Fran Racioppi as the first in-person guest of the podcast, Dr. Conrad explains how the use of music can not only facilitate the healing process in patients, but also improve the performance of surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the operating room itself. Listen in to learn how being a Steinway & S...
2021-04-221h 18