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Former 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.com2025-04-1016 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.
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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 you’r...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.
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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