Shows
FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing ItIs Saving Too Much Holding You Back? | E179 Jesse CramerI’m in this strange in-between stage right now, somewhere between Coast FI and Full FI. And I often feel pulled back and forth between spender and saver, current me and future me, speeding up and slowing down. It’s a little exhausting, I have to admit.A few years ago, things felt simpler because I was in full accumulation mode. Most of my decisions came down to one thing: delay spending so I could save and invest more. Looking back, maybe I would’ve splurged a little on experiences or time-saving purchases, but honestly, I don’t regret...
2025-09-2455 min
Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 234 | Dave James | Force Recon MarineDave James is a former Force Recon Marine who served with 1st and 3rd Reconnaissance Battalions. Check out our other interviews on Eps. 063 and 065.Support the pagehttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.comhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguys00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:21 Texas Floods00:04:19 Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer00:08:00 Tim Kennedy Drama00:21:29 Ranger School00:24:36 3rd Recon Battalion00:26:35 SFARTAETC00:31:39 Force Recon Weapons | Teams00:36:23 From Army Engineer to Marine Recon00:44:45 Filming of Heartbreak Ridge01:07:57 Insights from the Qualification Course
2025-07-141h 15Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor OfficerBlayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.comBlayne's linksCompany: https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Endurance-Resilience-Adversity-Together/dp/163774627X00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:30 Journey to West Point00:06:08 The History and Heritage of West Point00:11:59 Transitioning to the A...
2025-05-061h 49Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 231 | Brandon Young | 75th Ranger RegimentBrandon Young joined the Army and immediately tried out for a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment when the opportunity presented itself at the Basic Airborne Course. Brandon's unit was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 attacks and he deployed to Afghanistan 3 more times.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comBrandon's linksBook: https://www.perseverancebook.com Website: https://www.applieleadershippartners.com00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad | Military Gear Discussion00:03:11 Volunteering for the Army Rangers00:06:08 Ranger I...
2025-04-241h 58Former Action Guys PodcastClip 047 | Will Drones Steal Pilot Jobs? | F16 and F35 Pilot | "Hasard" LeeJustin "Hasard" Lee is a F35 and F16 test pilot who makes social media content that focuses on the life of a fighter pilot. We discuss the future of fighter pilots as drones become more advanced in this clip taken from Ep. 170.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.com
2025-04-1016 minFormer Action Guys PodcastEp. 230 | Brennan Morton | Marine Recon and SniperBrennan Morton is a former reconnaissance Marine who served with 2nd Recon Battalion during two deployments to Iraq. Brennan is also the author of Valhalla Boys, a book about his service.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comBrennan's Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/Brennan.Morton.Authorhttps://www.facebook.com/paladinpresspublishing/https://www.instagram.com/paladinpresspublishinghttps://amzn.to/4jq4ixy00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:29 Intro | Joining the Marines00:05:07 Marine Corps Tattoos00:08:28 Call-To-Arms00:12:19...
2025-04-071h 52Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 229 | Merryl Tengesdal | U-2 Spy Plane PilotMerryl Tengesdal had a dream to reach space and believed her best chance was as a Naval Aviator. She began her career flying H-60s, moved on to training students flying the T-34c and T-6a, then applied for an inter-service transfer to screen to become a U-2 spy plane pilot.Support the showhttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguysMerryl's siteshttps://merryltengesdal.com/shop-book/https://www.youtube.com/@UC_RCb3DfyEaWv80aQlKooRg00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:40 Intro | mIRC...
2025-03-251h 58Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 228 | Aren & Cody | Stranger by the Hour PodcastAren Brandfass & Cody Anderson are former MARSOC plank holders who also worked as government contractors before starting the Stranger By The Hour podcast. We dive into some current events and controversies in this episode!Support the showhttps://www.jcramergraphics.com/collections/infantryhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comStranger By The Hour Linkhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5Webs3ny2aEpe7AuKp6rPv00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:40 Intro | Podcasting00:09:00 Information Operations00:15:50 Who is "They"00:24:30 Epstein00:29:49 Ukraine vs Russia00:50:43 Immigration00:57:35...
2025-03-192h 31Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 227 | Travis Harless | Invasion of IraqTravis Harless is a former 0311 Marine Rifleman who joined when he was 17 and linked up with C 1/7 in Kuwait only weeks after graduating from the School of Infantry. Because his first deployment began so soon into his enlistment, Harless was able to deploy three times during his four year enlistment.Support the showC 1/7 Flags: https://www.jcramergraphics.com/search?q=charley Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguysANGLICO Gear: https://www.anglicoshop.com Travis's podcasthttps://youtube.com/@badgesbulletsblunders 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:40 Intro | Joining the Marines00:06:48 Pol...
2025-03-052h 10Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 226 | Fred Apgar | Air Force Intelligence and Secret War in LaosFred Apgar worked in Air Force intelligence during the Vietnam War. However, he was part of the clandestine war in Laos that was not acknowledged at the time. We talk fire support, electronic warfare, and Fred's return to the country to close that chapter of his life. Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comFred's Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Return-Plaine-Jarres-Fred-Apgar/dp/196430003700:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:40 Intro | Joining the Air Force00:04:07 Treatment of Veterans | Deployment Cycles00:14:08 Individual Augments t...
2025-02-281h 44Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 225 | Scott Lyng | Army Tanker, Firefighter, and OIF VeteranScott Lyng served in the US Army with the 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2-69 AR. Scott deployed to Iraq two times during his enlistment, then became a firefighter following his military service.Support the showCustom flags: https://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flagsANGLICO Gear: https://www.ANGLICOshop.comExclusive Content: https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:40 California Fires00:11:37 Joining the Army00:22:11 The M1A1 Experience00:30:57 M1A1 Abrams and M88 Hercules00:39:38 Tank Weapons and Loadout00:51:30 Do Medics Ride in Tanks?
2025-02-061h 57Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 223 | Dr. David Walton | Green Beret and AuthorDavid Walton is a former Green Beret and has written multiple books for people interested in attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Check out David's previous interview on Ep. 188.Support the showhttps://jcramergraphics.com/collections/flagshttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguysDavid's sitehttps://www.tfvoodoo.com00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:40 Intro00:06:57 What a Special Forces Soldier Real Job Is00:11:16 Mission Creep | MARSOC and SFAB as Advisors00:21:18 Marines Going to Special Forces00:33:47 18X and Other Selection Drop Outs00:47:37 Recruiting...
2024-12-181h 56Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 222 | Daniel Rodriquez | Battle of KamdeshDanny Rodriguez is a former Army mortarman that served in Iraq and Afghanistan. His unit was involved in the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh and he earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions. Following his enlistment, he used his GI Bill to attend college and walk-on to the Clemson football team.Support the showhttps://www.jcramergraphics.com/collections/flagshttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad00:00:40 Intro | Afghanistan Combat Video00:09:55 Joining the Army00:12:46 Army Infantry | 11C00:17:44 First Deployment | Combat Replacement00:32:00...
2024-12-031h 28
ACS Athens LibOwlLibOwl #2 - w/Justin Cramer and Christos Stachikas - The science behind athletic performanceWelcome to the 2nd episode of LibOwl, the podcast of the Sabbagh Library of ACS Athens. Today, Dr. Marco Crivellaro hosts sports science experts Justin Cramer and Christos Stachikas, who bring their knowledge and personal experiences to a conversation about the science behind optimizing athletic performance. The discussion delves into the role of biomechanics and nutrition, focusing on how these aspects are applied to enhance training and performance. Justin and Christos share insights and stories from their own careers, highlighting the real-world application of sports science techniques that help athletes reach their full potential.
Guided by Dr...
2024-11-1137 min
Tales from the CorpsEp. 43 - From Combat Zones to Creative Zones: Justin Cramer's JourneyIn this compelling episode of "Tales from the Corps," hosts Mike Francis and Neal Fauver sit down with Justin Cramer, a former Marine fire support man and JTAC evaluator, who takes us on a journey from the intense battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the creative realms of podcasting and entrepreneurship. Justin's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, whether he's coordinating airstrikes in the heat of combat or crafting captivating content for his popular podcast, "Former Action Guys Podcast."Listen in as Justin opens up about the challenges he faced on...
2024-08-131h 20Former Action Guys PodcastClip 033 | MARSOC JTAC | Never Stop LearningMarine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) Tony Musselman and host Justin Cramer discuss JTAC technology and Tony's pre-deployment training for his second Raider Battalion deployment. Check out the entire interview on Ep. 104!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergrpahics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com.
2024-05-2413 min
FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing ItDoes My FIRE Number Account for Inflation? | E140 Jesse CramerI love playing with compound interest calculators and one equation I’m routinely calculating is the number of years until I reach financial independence. Using the 4% rule, I multiply my living expenses by 25 to get my FIRE number. I use that, my current net worth and various contribution rates to predict when I’ll reach FI.But then I started thinking about this equation. Instead of using my current expenses should I use an inflation-adjusted number that would more realistically match my future expenses? Also, now I’m second-guessing my average return rate. Does that include inflation or sho...
2024-05-0855 min
Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors - The Best InterestAn Informative Debate: The Most Important Rules of Personal Finance | Justin Peters - E78Jesse starts this episode with an engaging monologue: how exactly does The Best Interest generate revenue? Jesse answers this question and asks YOU for your help in ensuring The Best Interest continues as a terrific free financial resource. And then Justin Peters joins for the second half of the episode. Justin hosts The Struggle is Real, a podcast about adulting through your twenties. He's also a co-founder of SimplePod Studios, which produces The Best Interest Podcast. In this episode, Justin and Jesse discuss, compare, and contrast their top five "Golden Rules" of personal finance. If yo...
2024-04-101h 12
Choices Not Chances PodcastChoices Not Chances Episode 68-Justin Cramer(SSgt. USMC) Former Action Guy PodcastJustin Cramer joins the show to chat about life, war, and transition. We have a chat in this clip about his time operating out of a patrol base in Afghanistan. He had friendly Marines under fire as he was controlling air to assist. Cramer explains the process of deconflicting fires from air assets, and the chaos that can ensue. When Marines and friendly forces are under fire the fog of war is real. Things don't always go as planned.
2024-02-062h 22
ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINETwomey, the Duncan family, refreshing, Green Valley AVA, last stop, the dipsey and interview with Justin Hirigoyen, director of winemaking at Twomey.Twomey, the Duncan family, refreshing, Green Valley AVA, last stop, the dipsey and interview with Justin Hirigoyen, director of winemaking at Twomey. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California’s cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week’s episode includes an interview with Justin Hirigoyen, director of w...
2023-12-0758 min
FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing ItHow to Ask for a Raise (and Actually Get It) | E114 Jesse CramerI don’t want to steal Jesse’s thunder so I won’t tell his specific example that he shares, but negotiating a raise early in your career can lead to a 6-figure increase in your lifetime earnings. And that is just one negotiation. By developing your negotiation skills and making a habit of consistently asking for a raise throughout your career, you’re bound to outearn a peer who starts at a similar salary by a long shot.But on the flip side, asking for a raise is intimidating. The fear of rejection is real and rejectio...
2023-09-0447 min
Point Of Impact With Aaron HaleConversations with Heroes: Justin Cramer's Marine Corps Service and Podcasting TriumphsIn this episode of the Point of Impact Podcast, Aaron Hale engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Justin Cramer, renowned podcaster and accomplished business owner. Join us as we delve into Justin's fascinating journey from his service in the Marine Corps to becoming a prominent figure in the podcasting world. Discover the untold stories of Justin's time in the Marine Corps and how his experiences shaped his character and propelled him towards success. Gain insights into the challenges he faced during his transition from military life to the civilian world and how he leveraged his determination and...
2023-06-011h 10ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINEWest side story, grenache, the rodeo cocktail lounge, regenerative farming, riding bikes with Justin Smith and interview with Cris Cherry, owner & winemaker, Villa Creek Winery & Maha Estate in Paso Robles.West side story, grenache, the rodeo cocktail lounge, regenerative farming, riding bikes with Justin Smith and interview with Cris Cherry, owner & winemaker, Villa Creek Winery & Maha Estate in Paso Robles. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California’s cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week’s epis...
2023-03-2355 min
The Scuttlebutt Podcast203 - Stories from a Quiet Badass w/ Justin CramerSend us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Justin Cramer is a former Marine Corps Fire Support Man and JTAC Evaluator who completed 5 deployments with 1st ANGLICO, SFAAT 2-2-215, 3rd Battalion 6th Marines, and others. Justin left the Marine Corps in 2018 after 12 years of service and used his GI Bill to earn a B.A. from San Diego State University. He now hosts the Former Action Guys Podcast and runs ANGLICOshop.comConnect with Justin: His website, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, & all the rest. .Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other...
2023-03-131h 15
Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors - The Best InterestA Terrific Interview - Jesse Cramer on "The Struggle is Real" - E45Big thanks to Justin Peters, from The Struggle is Real podcast, for allowing me to share this episode. A few months ago, Justin and I sat down to discuss helping young adults with their personal finances. We had a great conversation, which I want to share with you in its entirety! If you're curious to learn more, check out Justin's Show Notes below: If you're paying attention to your portfolio right now, you know the stock market has been on a nosedive, and if you're anything like me, this market drop...
2023-01-0457 minFormer Action Guys PodcastClip 007 | Mental Health on the One Year Anniversary of the Attack On HKIA | LtGen BellonLtGen David Bellon is the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South. In this clip taken from Ep. 164, LtGen Bellon and Justin talk about the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the mental health of veterans that served in the Global War on Terror. Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.com/collections/former-action-guys-podcast-gearWant to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast?https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Podcast LinksYouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple
2022-11-0619 minFormer Action Guys PodcastEp. 154 | Robby Watson | Marine Infantryman and Ultra RunnerRobby Watson is a US Marine Infantryman that visited more than 20 countries during his four year enlistment. He also is an ultra runner that has completed 4 x 100 milers, 3 x 50 milers and 20+ 50k's. Literally insane. We get into his military time in Europe and different ports, winter training in Bridgeport when a CH-53 crashed, why Justin hates the MEU and more. Social media links: https://linktr.ee/formeractionguysMarine Ultra Runners Club of America Website: https://marineultrarunners.wordpress.com/
2022-05-171h 57
IndustrialSageProShip Inc: Justin CramerJustin Cramer of Proship discusses the major changes and challenges experienced by the logistics industry, and how they’ll shape its future.
hbspt.cta.load(192657, 'ee6f69de-cfd0-4b78-8310-8bdf983bdcc9', {});
Danny:
– Hello and welcome to today’s IndustrialSage Executive Series. I’m joined by Justin Cramer who is the cofounder of ProShip. Justin, thank you so much for joining me today on the Executive Series. How are you doing?
Justin:
– Excellent. Thank you for having me.
Danny:
– Well I’m excited to...
2021-12-1929 minON THE ROAD with MR CA WINEPebbles, Bedrock, the Flinstones…..NO! just another modern era winemaking family and interview with Justin Smith, owner/winemaker, Saxum Vineyards, Paso Robles.Pebbles, Bedrock, the Flinstones…..NO! just another modern era winemaking family and interview with Justin Smith, owner/winemaker, Saxum Vineyards, Paso Robles. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California’s cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week’s episode includes an interview with Justin Smith, Saxum Vineya...
2021-09-0237 minPersonal Finance for Long-Term Investors - The Best InterestJustin Nacpil from Road to Wealth - E11On Episode 11 of the Best Interest Podcast, I interview Justin Nacpil. Justin is the voice behind the Road To Wealth podcast. We talk about how Justin's thoughts on money have changes since having two young kids. We talk about the way we met---through Money Twitter---and the interesting things we learn from that community. And we take deep dives down a few interesting sidebars that I think you'll enjoy. Find Justin on Twitter (@RoadtoWealthPod) and Instagram (@RoadToWealthPodcast). You can find Road to Wealth on all common podcast apps.
2021-04-2000 min
Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 109 | Sgt Justin Eggen | Marine Combat Engineer, Poet, 2 x OEF VeteranThis week's guest on the Former Action Guys Podcast is Marine Combat Engineer Justin Eggen. Eggen is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom with two deployments to Afghanistan to his name. On his first, he supported combat operations in Marjah as a combat replacement in 2010. After cutting his teeth and picking up some experience in Marjah, Eggen returned to Afghanistan in 2011 to support operations in the Sangin Valley.Not only is Eggen a combat vet, he's also an award-winning poet with six publications to his name. His next work will be a fiction novel with an expected July...
2021-04-083h 00
Think Bigger Real EstateThe Truth About Converting Cold Leads | Shayne Hillier & Matt CramerAs the author of The Upstream Model, which is the alternative to traditional lead generation efforts, I find it interesting to hear the actual numbers of those that find success using cold market methods. In today's episode, Shayne Hillier and Matt Cramer share their expertise in helping people to convert cold leads. Additionally, they disclose the truth about how the consistency, effort, and true conversion rate of those leads that are sourced online.
2021-01-0827 minFormer Action Guys PodcastEp. 070 | Rob Saale | Director of the FBI Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell and Army UH-60 PilotRob Saale is a retired FBI Special Agent with 23 years of service. He is also the former director of the FBI's Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, a U.S. Government Interagency organization directly responsible to the President of the United States for coordinating recovery efforts for U.S. hostages held abroad. Prior to the FBI, Saale, flew UH-60s for the United States Army.in 23 years at the FBI, Saale, worked cases ranging from white-collar crimes to bank robberies and conducted operations against Mexican drug cartels and terrorist organizations in multiple countries. We cover all of these topics before...
2020-08-211h 37Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 069 | Tony Leal | Retired Texas Ranger and Former Marine InfantrymanTony Leal was a Marine infantryman (0311) with A Company 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment and completed two combat deployments with the battalion.In 2004 he began his first deployment to Iraq and took part in the first assault on the tumultuous city of Fallujah after Blackwater contractors were ambushed, killed, and hung from the city's bridge. The following year, Leal returned to Iraq and operated out of Ramadi with 1/5. The battalion began experiencing what would be a nationwide increase in the usage of IEDs. Following his enlistment in the Marine Corps, Leal began pursuing his life-long passion...
2020-08-131h 52Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 068 | MGySgt Michael Garcia | Marine Fire Support Man and Battle of Al-Khafji (Gulf War) VeteranMichael Garcia's career as a fire support specialist spans almost four decades and multiple conflicts.Garcia is a veteran of multiple conflicts but we focus on the Gulf War and ANGLICO's role in supporting the invasion and specifically what occurred during the Battle of Khafji that he and his Marines were involved with.The podcast also includes general discussions detailing the differences between artillery training when Garcia came into the Marines compared to today. We also consider the makeup of Marine Corps artillery in the wake of General Berger's decision to limit tube artillery battalions in...
2020-08-062h 09Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 067 | Michael Farrell and Tracy OffuttOld friends of the show Michael Farrell and Tracy Offutt are back for the Former Action Guys Podcast's very first live stream. We worked through some kinks and had some interesting conversations covering different current events and what the guys have been up to.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-08-043h 15Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 066 | Michael Carr | Marine Gunner and Scout SniperMichael Carr is a Marine rifleman turned Infantry Weapons Officer (Gunner). He spent the majority of his career at Camp Lejeune, NC but also deployed to Iraq, Mogadishu, Korea, and others.Carr is a graduate of the Marine Corps's famous scout sniper school and has also completed the scout sniper advanced course. Later in his career, Carr also was a reconnaissance and surveillance instructor at 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force's Special Operations Training Group (SOTG).As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!The article about the mass arrest of sailors in Portugal...
2020-07-312h 07Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 065 | Dave "Rage" James | Former Recon MarineDave "Rage" James is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and currently mentors civilians interested in joining the military to become part of special operations. Prior to joining the Marine Corps, James served an enlistment in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-07-252h 28Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 064 | TSgt Matthew Caples | ANG TACP, Firefighter and Former Marine Motor T Mech and DIMatt Caples is an Air National Guard JTAC qualified TACP. Prior to serving in the ANG, Caples was a motor transport mechanic in the Marine Corps and did a tour at Parris Island as a Drill Instructor. Caples details the steps he took to leave the Marines and join the Air Force's TACP program. We go into detail about the TACP training pipeline and compare and contrast the Air Force program with the Marine Corps program.We also quickly discuss his job as a firefighter in Savannah, GA and talk about his work with the veteran...
2020-07-212h 09Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 063 | Sgt David James | Former Recon Marine and Mentor to SOF ApplicantsDave "Rage" James is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and currently mentors civilians interested in joining the military to become part of special operations. Prior to joining the Marine Corps, James served an enlistment in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer. James details his path to 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in the 80s and some of the obstacles he overcame to achieve the title of Recon. He also discusses his "gold winging" ceremony (where Marines are presented their gold jump wings after completing the required training syllabus) where his wings were pounded so...
2020-07-181h 15Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 062 | Ashley Smentek | Retired Deputy SheriffRetired Deputy Sheriff and owner of Gold Hill Canine, Ashley Smentek, is back on the show to talk about some current events in order to add a police perspective to the conversation. It was an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. If you haven't heard Smentek's full story then check out Ep. 041 for more information.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-07-132h 43Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 061 | Sgt Nicholas Davison | Law Enforcement Officer and Former Marine Motor Transport MechanicThis episode features my buddy from the past, Nick Davison. He currently works in law enforcement but we met as organizational mechanics in the Marine Corps for a 2009 deployment to Al-Taqaddum (TQ) airfield in Iraq.Davison breaks down his time in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and we compare and contrast that component with being on active duty. We also discuss the military occupation specialty (MOS) school located at Camp Johnson, NC.As previously mentioned, Davison is in law enforcement and breaks down the vetting and lengthy hiring process for multiple law enforcement agencies in...
2020-07-061h 52Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 060 | David Armstrong | Marine Artillery OfficerDavid Armstrong is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Marine Corps. He was an artillery and tank officer on active duty and the reserves and gives great insight into the reservist side of the Marine Corps.We also get into the restructuring of the Marine Corps by the current commandant and what effects that decision could have across the fleet. Another really great show with an intelligent individual.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps...
2020-06-303h 11Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 059 | Sgt Salvador Lara | Marine AssaultmanSalvador Lara was a Marine infantry assaultman, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran. During his first deployment to Iraq he earned two purple hearts for separate improvised explosive and suicide bomber attacks that caused multiple injuries; including, almost losing vision in one eye. He also had his helmet shot off his head by a sniper and and was involved in multiple engagements.This was a great podcast that explains the job of the Marine assaultman, how leadership can affect combat operations, PTSD and tragically high suicide rate of Marines from 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment.
2020-06-253h 10Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 058 | Stanley Cramer Jr. | US ArmyOn this episode of the podcast, I interview my father for Father's Day and learn more about the family's history. My grandfather served in the Army Air Corps towards the end of WWII and during the occupation afterwards in Japan and eventually transferred to the newly formed Air Force.We also discuss my dad's time being stationed in Germany with the Army in the mid-70's. Following his active service, he eventually made his way to the Army Reserves where he worked as a mental health specialist. We get into some pretty disturbing content at this point as...
2020-06-221h 46Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 057 | John CarughiJohn Carughi is a former Marine infantryman that spent four years at Marine Corps Base Hawaii; however, Carughi recently became known internet-wide after a video of him disarming a rioter that had taken possession of a police rifle went viral during the height of the George Floyd protests.Today, Carughi joins me to briefly discuss his 4-year stint in the Marines and some of the training he received as an infantryman and marksmanship instructor. We also discuss his current career as a security contractor and a firearms instructor.Support the showhttps://www.jcramergraphics.com
2020-06-181h 00Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 056 | Joson Ramirez and Andrew Dimauro | 1st ANGLICO MarinesJoson and Andrew are back on the show to catch up and to tell some stories from their time working together at 1st ANGLICO.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-06-161h 38Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 055 | SSgt Alex Barlow | Recon MarineSSgt Alex Barlow is a Recon Marine that recently retired from the United States Marine Corps. During his service, he worked on teams at 1st and 2nd Recon Battalion and deployed multiple times to Operation Enduring Freedom, South America, and elsewhere.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-06-112h 00Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 054 | LtCol David Armstrong | Marine Artillery Officer and JTACLtCol David Armstrong is on the podcast with us this week. David is a former Marine artillery officer whose career took many interesting turns over the years. Armstrong was at Ft. Sill during planning for the Gulf War and missed out on deploying because of how quick the war ended. He eventually got what he asked for and was sent to Somalia as an attachment from 11th Marines and was able to conduct fire missions and control air assets during multiple engagements. Armstrong also served with 1st ANGLICO and goes into details about his time with...
2020-06-083h 32Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 053 | Sgt Sean O'Brien | Marine Fire Support Man and OEF VeteranSgt Sean O'Brien is a former Fire Support Marine that served with 1st and 5th Battalions from 10th Marine Regiment, 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment during Operation Enduring Freedom and 1st ANGLICO. O'Brien left the Marine Corps in 2017 and is now an over-the-road trucker.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-06-041h 53Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 052 | Alex Anninos | Field ArtilleryAlex is back on the show and we discuss some of his most memorable fire missions from Syria, how his transition has been during the COVID-19 pandemic, protests and riots taking place across the country, and much more. Great conversation as always and make sure to check out Ep. 040 for Alex's full military history.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-05-312h 52Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 051 | HM2 Tyler Fogg | US Navy Corpsman and SERE InstructorHM2 Tyler Fogg is a US Navy Corpsman that I worked with at 1st ANGLICO and has had some interesting billets during his ongoing career.Prior to being assigned to 1st ANGLICO, Fogg worked with the US Customs and Border Patrol on the southern border and was involved in emplacing sensors to monitor human and drug trafficking as well as assisting in the apprehension of illegal immigrants, human traffickers and drug mules.Following that assignment, Fogg had the opportunity to train at the Navy Trauma Training Center in Los Angeles. This training program allows military medical...
2020-05-283h 03Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 050 | Michael Farrell & Tracy OffuttI'm joined again by my friends and fellow Marines Tracy Offutt and Michael Farrell. Check out their previous interviews as well.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-05-213h 08Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 049 | Matthew Moyer | Marine Fire Support ManSgt Matthew Moyer is a Marine Corps Fire Support Man that served with 2nd ANGLICO and 5th Battalion 10th Marine Regiment during his shortened Marine Corps career. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Moyer was medically retired after sustaining a severe non-combat related back injury in Afghanistan.For his first duty station, Moyer, was assigned to 2nd ANGLICO as they prepared for their 2006 deployment to Iraq. During that deployment, Moyer's Support Arms Liaison Team (SALT) worked out of Habbaniya before being moved to Ramadi to reinforce American's in the tumultuous city.
2020-05-182h 33Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 048 | Christopher Harper | Recon MarineChristopher Harper is attending Auburn University under the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) but previously served with 1st and 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, MARSOC, and 2nd Maintenance Battalion.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-05-041h 51Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 047 | Maj Grant Mauritzson | Marine Corps AV-8B Pilot and WTIMaj Grant "Emilio" Mauritzson was a United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilot that served with VMFA-211 and VMFA-311. He is an Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve veteran and we worked together while deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Emilio gives a good breakdown of how a flight contract Marine may progress through flight school and what was perceived to be the more difficult events. We talk through the different steps in training that he undertook prior to his first deployment to Afghanistan. We also discuss the difficulties of working within certain ROEs during...
2020-04-272h 31Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 046 | Joshua Gage | MARSOC JTAC and Fire Support ManGySgt Joshua Gage is a Marine Corps JTAC and Fire Support Man currently serving with 2nd Marine Division. Prior to that, Gage was Special Operations Capabilities Specialist (SOCS) at Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). He served with MARSOC for five years as a team JTAC for multiple Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT) during three deployments.He also completed two deployments to Afghanistan with 2nd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment. His first deployment with 2/6 was in the newly cleared Marjah District in 2010. Following that deployment, Gage attended TACP school and was immediately given orders back to 2/6 for their upcoming deployment...
2020-04-202h 09Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 045 | Quentin Brown and Levi Slife | Firefighters and former Marine JTACsQuentin Brown and Levi Slife were both fire support men and JTACs in the United States Marine Corps and now both are firefighters in the real world. We discuss their roles as JTACs during their deployment together to Afghanistan but the bulk of the episode revolves around their career as firefighters. If you want to hear a more in-depth episode about their military careers then check out Ep. 014 (Levi) and Ep. 018 (Quentin).Quentin works as a firefighter in Cleveland, Ohio and two other smaller municipal fire stations and Levi is a federal firefighter at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Both...
2020-04-162h 50Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 044 | SSgt Matthew Koetting | Recon MarineMatt Koetting served in the United States Marine Corps as an assaultman, machine gunner, joint terminal attack controller (JTAC), Marine Corps instructor of water survival (MCIWS) and Reconnaissance Marine. Matt served with 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment during two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan.During his deployment to Afghanistan, Matt took part in Operation Moshtarak which was meant to wrest control of the city of Marjah from Taliban and insurgent forces. During the operation, he was severely wounded by an improvised explosive device (IED). He was medically evacuated from the point of injury to Camp Bastion...
2020-04-134h 04Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 043 | LCpl Geraint Jones | UK Army Infantry and Private Military ContractorGeraint Jones is formerly part of the British Army Reserves and completed two deployments to the Iraqi city of Basra and one deployment to the Musa Qala District in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Following his service in the military, Geraint worked as a private military contractor helping to defend naval vessels from pirates off the coast of Africa.Geraint is now using his experience as an infantryman in the military and his love for history to fuel him as a writer. He currently has 10 books published through different publishing houses and by self-publishing. During the podcast, he shares some...
2020-04-062h 14
The Star SpotWormholes through Space and Time, with John CramerFeature Guest: John G. Cramer They are the stuff of science fiction, but wormholes are also the subject of intense scientific debate. Can wormholes provide a mechanism for faster than light travel through space and, even more intriguing, do they open the door to travel through time? Today we’re joined here at The Star Spot by one of the world’s foremost authorities on wormholes, Professor John G. Cramer, to share results from his thought experiments on wormholes and his laboratory experiments aimed at changing the past. Current in Space Jeff starts us off wi...
2020-04-0651 minThe Star SpotWormholes through Space and Time, with John CramerFeature Guest: John G. Cramer They are the stuff of science fiction, but wormholes are also the subject of intense scientific debate. Can wormholes provide a mechanism for faster than light travel through space and, even more intriguing, do they open the door to travel through time? Today we're joined here at The Star Spot by one of the world's foremost authorities on wormholes, Professor John G. Cramer, to share results from his thought experiments on wormholes and his laboratory experiments aimed at changing the past. Current in Space Jeff starts us off with a...
2020-04-0651 minFormer Action Guys PodcastEp. 042 | Vanessa HulseyVanessa Hulsey is a mixologist and hospitality professional that has worked in the industry at establishments in New York, Chicago, Miami, Nashville and most recently Milan, Italy where she resides with her husband and child. Vanessa is also my cousin and I thought it would be interesting to have an American living in a city that was hit hardest by COVID-19 to come on the show and discuss what has been happening with the virus.The United States is entering a two-week period that is expected to show a large increase in the number of fatalities caused by...
2020-04-041h 50Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 041 | Deputy Sheriff II Ashley Smentek | California Law Enforcement and Dog TrainerIn this episode of the Former Action Guys Podcast, we talk to Ashley Smentek, a retired deputy sheriff who now runs Gold Hill Canine in Northern California. Ashley served as a patrol officer, a member of a helicopter team, and for 3 years within the jail system.We discuss recent officer-involved shootings and other incidents that have put the spotlight on the men and women in blue. Ashley's perspective on these matters is both insightful and thought-provoking. He shares his views on the use of body cams and other recording devices, and he brings context to situations that civilians...
2020-04-032h 40Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 040 | Sgt Alex Anninos | Marine Corps Artillery Fire Direction ControlIn this episode of the podcast, we talk to Alex, a former Fire Direction Controlman (FDC) Marine for Alpha Battery 1st Battalion 11th Marine Regiment aboard Camp Pendleton, CA. Alex served for eight years and was deployed to Syria to support the fight against ISIS.We discuss Alex's career in artillery, including his role in the retaking of Tabaqa Dam. We also talk about the challenges of being a FDC Marine and the importance of indirect fire assets in modern warfare.This is an awesome podcast with some interesting insight into one of the most recent...
2020-03-262h 16Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 039 | Capt Amanda Huffman | Air Force Civil Engineering OfficerJoin Amanda Huffman, a former US Air Force civil engineering officer, as she shares her experiences attached to a US Army Provisional Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan. Amanda, the first Air Force guest on the show, engages in an intriguing comparison of our lives as military advisors working closely with Afghan counterparts.Explore the challenges Amanda faced in the seemingly out-of-touch mission of constructing modern structures in an agrarian society where people sleep outdoors and live in mud buildings. Bureaucratic issues, differing workmanship, and quality standards between societies contributed to project timeline setbacks. We also delve into the impact...
2020-03-232h 09Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 038 | Nate Garens | Marine Corps Fire Support Man and JTACNate Garens is a junior at the Ohio State University and former Marine JTAC that served with 5th ANGLICO, 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment and 24th MEU. Nate was our guest on Ep. 009 of the podcast so make sure to check that out for his full background.Today, we are covering Coronavirus (COVID-19), how it has affected our schools (SDSU and OSU), a smidgen of politics, China and obviously some old sea stories.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps...
2020-03-202h 15Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 037 - Joel Flores and Andrew DimauroJoel and Andrew were both Marine Corps radio operators that worked with me at 1st ANGLICO. Joel is now a police officer in Colorado and Andrew is a machinist running his family's business in Connecticut.In this episode, we get into some of our stories from 1st ANGLICO and we also discuss a myriad of topics. Joel breaks down the different weapon systems his police department uses, Andrew talks about being a gun owner in Connecticut and complains about working with reservist and finally, all three of us discuss the minutiae of being in the Marines and different...
2020-03-172h 21Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 036 | Michael Farrell | Marine Corps Fire Support Man and JFOMichael Farrell is back on the show and we go over quite a few topics covering Coronavirus, Michael's Suzuki Hayabusa, Okinawa, college, investing and more.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-03-132h 04Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 035 | Sgt Aaron Quinonez | Marine Corps Radio OperatorSgt Aaron Quinonez was a United States Marine Corps radio operator that served prior to 9/11 and rejoined in time to take part in the invasion of Iraq by manning remote communications sites.After leaving the military for the second time, Quinonez realized he was dealing with mental health issues stemming from both his childhood and his service in the military. Quinonez now promotes charitable trips outside of the United States that allow service members to give back to the less fortunate and add a new sense of purpose to his life.Overall, this was a good...
2020-03-092h 01Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 034 | MAA Jose Esparza | Navy Master-at-Arms and SDSU GI Bill School Certifying OfficialEsparza spent four years on active duty in the Navy as a Master-At-Arms and has continued his military career as a reservist. He also works with veterans at the San Diego State University Veterans Center by evaluating their coursework and education plan prior to certifying their GI Bill paperwork. This is a great episode for veterans questions about utilizing their post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill and we also discuss the Vocational Rehabilitation program that many people don't understand. Esparza also goes into more detail regarding SDSU and how they specifically support their veterans.Support the...
2020-03-041h 18Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 033 | SSgt Jonathan Reid | Marine Corps Fire Support Man and JTACSSgt Jonathan Reid is a former Marine Corps Fire Support Man and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). He was initially assigned to 2D ANGLICO and completed a deployment to Iraq and two to Afghanistan.Along with being a US Marine, Jonathan is also a motorsport enthusiast and volunteers to work with veterans on the track. We spend the eginninng of our conversation discussing how we met through the Mitsubishi Evolution community. Overall, another great podcast in the books.Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-02-282h 24Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 032 | SFC Gregory Raith | Army 13F and JTACSFC Graith is a 13F (Forward Observer) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller for the US Army. He is currently stationed at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. In this podcast we discuss the differences between the United States Marine Corps and United States Army when it comes to fire support integration, training of joint fires observers (JFO) and employment of different air assets. we also get into how the Air Force integrates their JTACs and ROMADs within the Army. Great episode and really informative for anyone looking for more information regarding fires in a joint environment. ...
2020-02-252h 19Former Action Guys PodcastEp. 031 | SSgt Cameron Langland | Marine Corps Recon Man and JTACCameron is a former Reconnaissance Marine that deployed with me in 2014 and is currently a world traveler continuing on a three year adventure in his RV that has taken him all across our country and to every country south of the border. We dive into what it was like for Cameron to attend one of the hardest schools in the Marine Corps, Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC), and he breaks down different segments of training that Recon Marines undertake throughout their careers. Following that, Cameron explains why traveling for the last three years has given him a...
2020-02-202h 07