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S6 E8 - John Dailey — Forging the Foundation of MARSOC
🎙️ Before there was MARSOC, there was Det One — a hand-picked Marine unit tasked with proving that the Corps could integrate into U.S. Special Operations Command. And at the center of that mission was Force Recon Marine and plank holder John Dailey.In this episode, John joins SOFcast to talk about his journey from rural Virginia to becoming a team leader in Det One — and how that experimental unit would ultimately pave the way for what we now know as Marine Raiders. He shares how the Recon community bridged the gap into SOCOM, how his team picked their operators...
2025-06-18
1h 04
SOFcast
S6 E7 - Michael Rodriguez — Service With & Without a Uniform
🎙️ Green Beret veteran, father, artist, and advocate — Michael “Rod” Rodriguez has lived a life marked by deep service, both in and out of uniform. In this powerful episode of SOFcast, Rod shares his journey from multiple combat deployments to post-9/11 healing, and how his own traumatic brain injury and his son's military service redefined his mission.Rod reflects on the power of storytelling, the burden of unseen wounds, and how art, policy, and advocacy became his new battlefields. From serving on the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities to leading the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foun...
2025-06-11
1h 16
SOFcast
SOFcast Brief | The OA-1K Skyraider II: AFSOC’s Newest Weaponized Workhorse
🎧 In this SOFcast Brief, host Matt Parrish sits down with Maj. John Bendokas from Air Force Special Operations Command to break down the newest addition to the AFSOC arsenal — the OA-1K Skyraider II.Born from hard-earned lessons in places like Tongo Tongo and designed to support geographically isolated SOF teams, the OA-1K is a modular, cost-effective platform built for armed ISR, precision strike, and close air support — especially in austere environments.From collapsing the traditional “air stack” into a single, multi-role aircraft to landing on rough terrain with just a small team, the Skyraider II is purpo...
2025-06-04
37 min
SOFcast
SOFcast S6 E6: Angel Cortes — From the Streets to the Regiment
🎙️ From a childhood of poverty and violence in Los Angeles to the ranks of the 75th Ranger Regiment, Angel Cortes’ story is one of grit, growth, and relentless purpose. In this raw and moving conversation, Angel shares how he escaped gang life, found a new mission in the Army, and eventually became a leader in the Ranger Regiment — even after setbacks, doubters, and near-fatal exits.Today, Angel’s mission is still about service. Through his business OG Pumpkin, he’s built a community that gives back to veterans and low-income neighborhoods. He co-leads Defense Strategies Group, bringing tactical skills and li...
2025-05-28
1h 12
SOFcast
SOFcast Special Episode: “Moments That Matter” — Medal of Honor Panel at SOF Week 2025
🎙️ In this extraordinary SOFcast episode, we step away from the studio and onto the stage of SOF Week 2025, a premier joint conference co-hosted by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the Global SOF Foundation.Recorded live in Tampa, this powerful panel titled “Moments That Matter” features three living SOF recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor:Sergeant Major Pat Payne, U.S. Army RangerMaster Sergeant Earl Plumlee, U.S. Army Green BeretCommand Sergeant Major Matt Williams, U.S. Army Green BeretModerated by SOFcast host Matt Parrish, the conversation goes far...
2025-05-21
1h 01
SOFcast
S6 E4 - Jariko Denman - Standards, Legacy, and Life Beyond the Regiment
SOFcast | Season 6, Episode 4: Jariko Denman — Standards, Legacy, and Life Beyond the Regiment🎙️ From being “the demon cadre” at RIP to advising Hollywood directors and embedded reporting in Kabul, Ranger veteran Jariko Denman brings unapologetic honesty and hard-won wisdom to SOFcast. In this wide-ranging episode, Jariko shares what made him choose the Ranger Regiment, how strong leadership shaped his path, and why the right first team can make or break a career.He opens up about the pressure of sustaining elite standards, the toll of years at war, and the challenge of transitioning to civilian life. Whether discussing...
2025-05-07
1h 17
SOFcast
SOFcast Relaunch Trailer
🎙️ SOFcast is BACK.The official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command returns with all-new episodes!Hosted by veteran Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish, SOFcast delivers raw, real conversations with the warriors, leaders, and legends of the SOF community. From the cockpit to the team room—this is where America’s quiet professionals let you into our world!🔥 New guests.🔥 Fresh insights.🔥 The same unfiltered SOF truth.📅 First three episodes live now!📲 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or YouTube so you don’t miss a beat.#SOFcast #USSOC...
2025-04-30
01 min
SOFcast
S6 E3 - Nick Lavery - Choosing to Fight Forward
SOFcast | Season 6, Episode 3: Nick Lavery — Choosing to Fight Forward🎙️ Few stories embody the spirit of SOF like Nick Lavery’s.The first Green Beret to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee, Nick shares his incredible journey of resilience, mindset, and service — and how his fight didn’t end with recovery. Now an author, speaker, and mentor to warriors and leaders across the country, Nick talks about legacy, leadership, and why choosing to get better every single day is the real victory.From the team room to the sidelines of pro sports teams, Nick’s mission is clea...
2025-04-30
1h 05
SOFcast
S6 E2 - Melissa Johnson - Accelerating Innovation for SOF
SOFcast | Season 6, Episode 2: Melissa Johnson — Accelerating Innovation for SOF🎙️ How do you rapidly deliver cutting-edge gear and tech to the world’s most agile warriors?USSOCOM Acquisition Executive Melissa Johnson joins SOFcast to pull back the curtain on how her team connects the team room to the tech world — fielding solutions faster, smarter, and closer to the fight.From counter-UAS breakthroughs to partnering with small businesses and startups, Melissa explains why investing in relationships and removing bureaucracy is key to giving SOF operators the decisive edge.This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the SOF enterpr...
2025-04-30
56 min
SOFcast
Season 6 Premier - GEN Bryan Fenton & CSM Shane Shorter - USSOCOM Command Team
SOFcast | Season 6 Premiere: GEN Bryan Fenton & CSM Shane Shorter🎙️ SOF is purpose-built for exactly what our Nation demands: unmatched agility, readiness, and lethality — fueled by our people. In this powerful season opener, GEN Bryan Fenton and CSM Shane Shorter reflect on leading U.S. Special Operations Command, the relentless pursuit of excellence, and the enduring truth that humans are more important than hardware. They share how investing in our people ensures SOF remains ready today, stronger tomorrow, and prepared to contribute to America's future beyond the battlefield. This is more than readiness. This is national advantage — powered by quiet pro...
2025-04-30
1h 27
SOFcast
SOFcast Relaunch Season 6 Teaser!
🎙️ SOFcast is BACK.The official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command returns with all-new episodes dropping tomorrow morning!Hosted by veteran Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish, SOFcast delivers raw, real conversations with the warriors, leaders, and legends of the SOF community. From the cockpit to the team room—this is where America’s quiet professionals let you into our world!🔥 New guests.🔥 Fresh insights.🔥 The same unfiltered SOF truth.📅 First three episodes launch tomorrow.📲 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or YouTube so you don’t miss a beat...
2025-04-29
01 min
Softcast
EPS 13 || Spall Spill Kuliner UNS
haloo sobat sofcaster, gausa ditanyain kabar juga pasti kalian baik-baik aja kan….hehehe. siapa yang udah gasabar buat dengerin sofcast ? . kali ini sofcast kembali dengan tema yang menggugah selara kalian nii… apalagi kalo bukan kuliner 🤤. buat kalian yang lagi nyari kulineran di sekitar kampus wajib dengerin podcast ini sieee . okkey enjoyy n happy listening guyyss.
2023-11-09
15 min
SOFcast
S5 E9 MSgt Jarad Stout - Retired Marine Raider and Silver Star recipient
On this episode of SOFcast, we talk to retired Marine Raider Master Sgt. Jarad Stout. In previous episodes we've interviewed the recipients of many different valor awards, but today’s guest earned the Silver Star in an unexpected and little known location, Bamako, Mali. Jarad describes the details from that harrowing day, but that is only part of his story. He was also the Marine of the Year for 2019 and worked as a Congressional Fellow, all before he had to make an earlier than expected transition out of the military. Listen to how he successfully navigated his way into the te...
2023-11-01
1h 17
Softcast
Episode 12 || Mahasiswa Tanah Rantau
Haiii sobat Softcaster, gimana nih kabarnya kali ini?? pasti sehat kann…. sofcast balik lagi nihhh dengan episode yang seru bangettt apalagi buat kalian para maba yang baru aja masuk di dunia perkuliahan. Jangan lupa dengerin sofcast kali ini yaaa…. enjoyyyyy👾👾
2023-09-19
32 min
SOFcast
S5 E8 CSM JoAnn Naumann and CSM Thomas Baird
On this episode of SOFcast two senior leaders get personal, about their relationship and their careers. Command Sgt. Major JoAnn Naumann, U.S. Army Special Operations Command CSM, and her husband Command Sgt. Major Thomas “T.J.” Baird, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Senior Enlisted Leader, who have more than 50 years in combined military service, share their insights on what it takes to be successful in your personal and professional life.They also talk about what keeps them coming back and how they have remained motivated to serve and endure through the toughest assignments and missions.All that and...
2023-09-13
53 min
SOFcast
S5 E7 Hon. Christopher Maier, ASD SO/LIC
The Honorable Christopher P. Maier, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, joined SOFcast during SOF Week 2023 in Tampa, Florida.He discussed his role in advocating for the care of our people, the 1st SOF Truth, and how he works with the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family team. Maier also discussed the importance of building understanding with senior policy makers to ensure SOF is properly equipped, funded and postured to meet future challenges. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!
2023-08-30
51 min
Military Matters
Fast Take — Task Force Dagger, PTSD treatment, and getting the story right
Rod Rodriguez and Jack Murphy talk about last week's episode with the folks at Task Force Dagger. We talk charities, PTSD treatment, and you can listen to Rod get 'mythbusted' by Jack in real time! All that and more on this Fast Take! Also, check out this interview with Task Force Dagger founder Stephen Thompson from USSOCOM's official podcast SOFcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s4-e6-mark-stephens-retired-smu-operator-and-chairman/id1541155036?i=1000588132887 ______ This episode is brought to you by Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit helping build and donate homes to injured post 9/11 veterans. V...
2023-08-01
17 min
Softcast
Episode 11 || Generasi Multitasking
Aloha sobat Sofcaster, pasti kalian udah nungguin episode selanjutnya dari Sofcast kan. Akhirnya yang kalian tunggu- tunggu terbit juga (emot happy) . kali ini kita bakalan bahas tentang mahasiswa yang sibuk sana-sini (bukan sasimo ya tapi sana sini sibuk). okkey gausa banyak cacicu deh ya, kalian denger aja deh. seru pokonya. happy listening guys
2023-07-19
14 min
SOFcast
S5 E5 CSM Robert Abernethy - Senior Enlisted Leader, US European Command
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernethy is the Senior Enlisted Leader for U.S. European Command. In this episode CSM Abernethy talks about his career in Special Forces, valuable take-aways from working at the highest levels, and advice to those in the force to remain ready and vigilant.All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!
2023-06-21
53 min
SOFcast
S5 E4 Chef Robert Irvine
British Royal Navy veteran and world-class chef Robert Irvine joins SOFcast to talk food, military service, and the lessons in service and leadership he's learned during his entrepreneurial journey. Chef Irvine tells is an inspirational story about transition from the military to success in the civilian business world, where he now owns a billion-dollar protein bar company he uses to help and serve others. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!
2023-06-07
54 min
SOFcast
S5 E3 1SG Jason Belford - A Ranger's journey to the brink of suicide and back
1SG Jason Belford is an accomplished combat veteran of the 75th Ranger Regiment and respected a military leader. On this episode 1SG Belford opens up about not only his career coming up through the Ranger Regiment but also his personal struggles with suicide, the decision to change his career path for his family, and what he's learned through his personal and professional journey. This is a story that every SOF servicemember can relate to and one you don't want to miss. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!
2023-05-24
1h 00
Softcast
Episode 10 || Magang
Hiii sobat sofcaster, pasti sobat sofcaster udah gasabar kann nungguin podcast dari kitaa. Tenang ajaa kali ini sofcast punya episode yang menarikk bangett dan sayang banget kalau dilewatinn !! Jadiiiii jangan lupa dengerin podcast terbaru kita yaa !!!
2023-05-18
15 min
SOFcast
S5 E2 Dr. Brittany Loney - Elite Cognition and Human Optimization
Operator Drift is real and can have negative effects on servicemembers, their families, and careers. Dr. Brittany Loney brings decades of research and real world experience to this discussion on helping increase operator efficiency, cognitive capability, and overall performance.All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!
2023-05-10
55 min
In The Paint
One In The Same
Welcome into another live In The Paint Podcast with John Di Caprio and co! On tonight's show we get into Chad Zumocks new show Mudshark Loves Misery and his continued distaste with WB2, This past week at Steel Toe and how Aaron and April are continuing to fail every step of the way, A rewatch of Kcuk and our new favorite ginger Tom Chillstrom and our thoughts on Kevin and Bob moving forward, Ray Devito makes his guest Tom McCaffery walk over a T.V news anchors, a recap on the Sofcast and Hipstar interview that and much more...
2023-04-29
5h 07
SOFcast
S5 E1 Alejandro Villanueva - US Army Ranger and NFL Pro
SOFcast kicks off a new season with none other than Alejandro Villanueva, former NFL Pro and U.S. Army Ranger. We talk about life as an immigrant to the United States, his drive to serve his country, leadership under fire, and how pro football and the Army have more in common than you might think. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!Subscribe today linktr.ee/sofcast
2023-04-26
1h 15
SOFcast
New Season, New Hosts, Same Awesome Guests and Stories!
MGySgt Chance Stanley and retired Air Commando Mike Lundstrom introduce themselves and discuss the highlights of this upcoming season of SOFcast and the challenge and opportunities of hosting one of the DoD's top podcasts.Subscribe and listen now, also available on YouTube.
2023-04-19
10 min
Softcast
Episode 9 || Puasa di Tanah Rantau
Hiii sobat sofcaster, Sofcast balikk lagii nihh dengan tema yang ngga kalah seru dari tema-tema sebelumnya. Yukk buruan dengerinn
2023-03-16
09 min
SOFcast
S4 E11 Maj. Gen. Shawn R. Satterfield - Special Operations in North America
The Commander of SOCNORTH, Maj. Gen. Shawn R. Satterfield, discusses his unorthodox beginnings in Special Forces, how SOCNORTH is getting into the heads of our adversaries, the evolution of SOF training in the Arctic, and homeland defense. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!Subscribe Today!*Since this recording Brig. Gen Satterfield was promoted to the rank of Major General.*
2023-02-08
1h 02
SOFcast
S4 E10 SFC Jason Howell - Special Forces, Ultra Marathons, and climbing Mt. Everest
Climbing Mt. Everest wasn't enough for Special Forces SFC Jason Howell. He set out to do it without using any supplemental oxygen! From becoming a Marine to donning a Green Beret, running Ultra Marathons, and becoming a Special Forces mountaineering instructor, tackling the toughest things in life is just part of SFC Howell's ethos.Find out how he approaches these physically and mentally challenging events and what really happened on the peak of the world's talles mountain! All that and more on this episode of SOFcast.Subscribe Today!
2023-01-25
1h 17
SOFcast
SPECIAL EPISODE Bob Delaney - Undercover NJ State Trooper, NBA ref, and PTSD awareness advocate
To start the new year USSOCOM is focused on the "First Truth", humans over hardware. SOFcast presents this special episode.Bob Delaney is no stranger to stress and trauma. In this episode he discusses how he's coped with both as an undercover police officer working to take down the New Jersey mob, reffing Michael Jordan games in the NBA, and his work destigmatizing PTSD. All this and more on a special episode of SOFcast. Subscribe Today!
2023-01-04
1h 00
SOFcast
S4 E8 Navy SEALs Mike Sarraille and Andy Stumpf
Mike Sarraille and Andy Stumpf talk about lessons learned from their time as US Navy SEALs, finding their own paths from breaking world records to writing books, and giving back to the families of fallen heroes. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!Subscribe Today!
2022-12-28
1h 20
Christ Over Fear
Episode #15 - Matt Parrish, SOFcast Host | Green Beret | USSOCOM Senior Enlisted Advisor
Matt Parrish is a Green Beret with multiple combat deployments. He is the host of SOFcast, a podcast highlighting unique stories and perspectives across the special operations enterprise. Matt is also the Senior Enlisted Advisor at USSOCOM for the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program.Prior to that, Matt was an Assaulter & CQB Instructor, Master Breacher & Breaching Instructor, and Assault Cell Leader on ODA 794.
2022-12-14
1h 03
SOFcast
S4 E6 Mark Stephens - Retired SMU Operator and Chairman of the Executive Board of Task Force Dagger
SGM (R) Mark Stephens is a Commando Hall of Fame inductee, former SMU Operator, and now the Chairman of the Executive Board at Task Force Dagger providing assistance to wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families. Mark talks about his career in Army Special Operations, fighting in Somalia, striking back at Al Qaeda after 9/11, and his continued service to his Special Operations community. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!Subscribe Today!
2022-11-30
1h 16
SOFcast
S4 E5 Pineland Underground - MAJ Bobby Tuttle and SGM Chuck Ritter
From the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School's hit podcast Pineland Underground, SOFcast welcomes hosts MAJ Bobby Tuttle and SGM Chuck Ritter. We talk about the show's success, dirty deeds done right and cheap, and how podcasts are opening a whole new world of dialogue. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast!Subscribe Today!
2022-11-16
55 min
Pineland Underground
SOCOM SOFcast and Pineland Underground becoming Voltron | Two podcasts are better than none
SOCOM SOFcast host Matt Parrish risks everything to come on the Pineland Underground Podcast to profess to the world that we have the best podcast in the military. SGM Parrish not only runs the SOFcast Podcast, but he also runs the SOCOM Preservation of the Force and Families Program (POTFF). We discuss SOCOM, joining as an 18X, the POTFF program, and why Pineland Underground dominates SOFcast in terms of sheer awesomeness. bit.ly/SOFcast_Applebit.ly/Sofcast_spotify Email Us!pinelandunderground@gmail.comUSAJFKSWCS Instagram...
2022-11-15
1h 26
Softcast
Episode 8 || LDR
Lagi ada di hubungan LDR?yuk dengerin aja podcast Episode 8 dari SOSMA kali ini di temani oleh Yasya dan Ammar dari PO
2022-09-28
14 min
SOFcast
S3 E12 USSOCOM CSEL CSM Shane Shorter
SOFcast host SGM Matt Parrish welcomes the 11th USSOCOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader CSM Shane Shorter. They discuss CSM Shorter's career, leadership philosophy, and how he's reinforcing the "team" concept and values at USSOCOM. All that and more, on this episode of SOFcast.
2022-08-24
1h 01
SOFcast
2022 Warrior Games - Army Green Beret MSG Ivan Morera
Amy Master Sergeant Ivan Morera is a Special Forces medic, the DoD's only military freefall qualified upper-body amputee, and a competitor at this year's Warrior Games! MSG Morera sits down with SOFcast host SGM Matt Parrish to talk about the day that changed his life, his road to recovery, and what it takes to prove all the naysayers wrong!
2022-08-17
1h 03
SOFcast
S3 E11 Lessons learned and more from a PSYDET's return from Europe
SOFcast talks with a PSYOP Det recently deployed to Europe. They share their experience, lessons learned, and what exactly is PSYOP.
2022-08-10
1h 02
Softcast
Episode 7 || Insecurity
Sering insecure sama diri kamu sendiri?butuh tips & tricknya? yuk dengerin aja podcast episode 7 kali ini. ditemanin oleh caca dan jessica dari divisi bendahara
2022-07-31
12 min
SOFcast
S3 E10 USSOCOM Command SEL CCM Greg Smith - "Farewell episode"
SOFcast co-host and Command Senior Enlisted Leader for US Special Operations Command; Greg Smith shares his journey through the US Air Force and Special Operations. From operating out of hangars in Pakistan days after 9/11 and battling Leukemia, to becoming the senior enlisted leader in USSOCOM, CCM Greg Smtih shares the ups and downs of a spectacular 32-year career.
2022-07-27
1h 08
SOFcast
S3 E7 LtCol(R) John Griffin - YOU can innovate for SOCOM
Have you ever had an idea to fix a problem from deployment or training but didn't know how to make that solution a reality? Northeastern University Program Director for the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel John Griffin talks about how NSIN is meeting the needs of the DoD with problem solvers from academia, business, and from within the ranks of our service members! Find out how you can bring your innovation to life and still retain the rights to your idea. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast. Subscribe to SOFcast today! Also available...
2022-06-15
39 min
SOFcast
S3 E6 Lyla Kohistany - Afghan American who fought the Taliban and now helps SOF leaders lead
Lyla Kohistany is a former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer who supported SOF through much of the GWOT and now serves as a cultural consultant for the command. As a child Lyla was brought to the U.S. as a refugee from the Soviet War on Afghanistan in the 1980's. Her familiarity with the Afghan culture made her an invaluable asset to SOF's efforts in Afghanistan, but it hasn't exactly been smooth sailing Lyla. From almost becoming a child bride to becoming the CEO of a non-profit, Lyla Kohistany embodies the SOF tenet "Humans are more important than hardware"!
2022-06-01
56 min
Softcast
Episode 6 || Toxic Friendship
TERJEBAK DALAM TOXIC FRIENDSHIP? Ditemani oleh Tasya dan Arrin diisi dengan banyak pembahasan kamu dapat terhidar dari zona per-toxic an.
2022-05-28
13 min
SOFcast
S3 E5 Czech Republic SOF operator Igor - Partnerships, J3-I, and Service
Fostering and maintaining relationships with our allies and partners is an integral part of USSOCOM's SOF Strategy. That's why USSOCOM hosts the largest gathering of international SOF personnel outside of NATO, known as J3-I and why this year's SOF Week is even more important as it includes the ISOF Commander's Conference. Our guest for this episode is an operations officer from Czech Republic's SOF, whom we'll call Igor. Igor shares his motivation for serving his country, joining his nation's SOF, and talks about how partnerships with USSOCOM directly influenced him on the battlefield as well as his time stateside...
2022-05-18
1h 00
SOFcast
BONUS SOFIC Episode - Ms. Kelly Hughes
SOF Truth: Most special operations require non-SOF assistance.Ms. Kelly N. Hughes is a Senior Acquisition Analyst, with the Program, Budget and Acquisition Team, Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), ASD-SOLIC. What does all that mean? It means she has a unique insight into the process of getting the best technology and equipment into the hands of SOF operators across the command. As we prepare for SOF Industry Conference, Kelly takes us behind the curtain of what it takes to support USSOCOM and why it is so important for the individual operator and our national security!
2022-05-11
35 min
SOFcast
S3 E4 Best Rangers 2022 - CPT Josh Corson and CPT Ty Boyle
Winners of the 2022 Best Ranger Competition, from the 75th Ranger Regiment CPT Joshua Corson and CPT Tymothy Boyle join the hosts of SOFcast to talk about what it took to not only complete the three-day grueling event but to beat 50 other teams. Tenacity, endurance, and faith, these Rangers indeed lead the way!Subscribe to SOFcast today!
2022-05-04
1h 07
MIL SPEC Believer
Balancing Family & Military w/ SGM Matt Parrish (Green Beret)
Joined by Special Guest Matt Parrish, who has been a Green Beret his whole career, and now is at SOCOM HQ as the Senior Enlisted Leader for POTFF (Preservation of the Family and Force). We dive into both his testimony and time on the ODAs to encourage and pass on lessons learned to fellow believers .Matt is also the Host of SOFCAST (Check it out Here) SOCOMs official PodcastConnect with Ryan on INSTAGRAM and TWITTERIntro Music License: Leaving Earth by Black Rhomb (license #3306024)
2022-04-29
43 min
SOFcast
S3 E3 ReBlast - Low Level Blast Exposure and SOF
Detecting and treating brain injuries continues to be a high priority for USSOCOM. That's why ReBlast is so important. ReBlast is a pilot study researching the long-term effects of repetitive, low-level blast exposure (RLLBE) on Special Operations Forces service members.In this episode, SOFcast is on the road again, this time to Massachusetts General Hospital's Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. SOCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Command Chief Master Sergeant Greg Smtih sat down with ReBlast study researchers Dr. Yelena Bodien and Dr. Brian Edlow, and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy Russell Smith...
2022-04-20
27 min
Softcast
Episode 5 || Friendzone
stay in friendzone? apa confess duluan ya? Bersama dodo dan roro kamu bakalan dapet tips and trick menarik seputar per-friendzonan lohh
2022-03-30
06 min
SOFcast
S2 Bonus - The Senior Enlisted Leaders of USSPACECOM and USCYBERCOM
US Cyber Command's Senior Enlisted Leader Cheryl D. Lyon and US Space Command's Senior Enlisted Leader MGySgt Scott H. Stalker join SOFcast to to discuss their organizations respective roles in future combat, safeguarding our country's interests, and where SOF fits in their missions.Subscribe Today!
2022-03-09
1h 04
Picking Your Brain
Picking Your Brain: USSOCOM and TBI (Ep. 9)
This Brain Injury Awareness Month, TBICoE Branch Chief, Capt. Scott Cota speaks with Command Chief Master Sgt. Greg Smith and Sgt. Maj. Matt Parrish, hosts of SOFcast, the official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command, about the health impacts of TBI and blast-related concussion stemming from the demands of special operations combat and training. For more information about SOFcast and the U.S. Special Operations Command, visit Socom.mil. Picking Your Brain episodes interview TBI subject matter experts about everything from the latest clinical recommendations, the effects sustaining a TBI has on service members and veterans, and the loved...
2022-03-03
00 min
TBICoE Presents:
USSOCOM and TBI (Ep. 9)
This Brain Injury Awareness Month, TBICoE Branch Chief, Capt. Scott Cota speaks with Command Chief Master Sgt. Greg Smith and Sgt. Maj. Matt Parrish, hosts of SOFcast, the official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command, about the health impacts of TBI and blast-related concussion stemming from the demands of special operations combat and training. For more information about SOFcast and the U.S. Special Operations Command, visit Socom.mil. Picking Your Brain episodes interview TBI subject matter experts about everything from the latest clinical recommendations, the effects sustaining a TBI has on service members and veterans, and the loved...
2022-03-01
1h 16
SOFcast
S2 E12 USSOCOM Commander GEN Richard D. Clarke
The Commander of USSOCOM GEN Richard D. Clarke returns to SOFcast for our season finale! General Clarke discusses leadership and accountability, the evolving global role of SOCOM, and why "we can't take our foot off the gas" in taking care of SOF servicemembers.Subscribe and leave us a review!
2022-02-23
55 min
SOFcast
S2E10 Lt. Col. Onnie Retkofsky - Resilience through spirit!
Resilience isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” solution. It’s different for everyone and figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Air Force Special Operations Command Division Chief for the integration of Air Force resiliency programs and Special Operations Command’s Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program’s, Lt. Col. Onnie Retkofsky talks with SOFcast about tapping into her own spiritual drive that helped her accomplish becoming a 5x Ironman All World Athlete and 12x Ironman finisher. Lt. Col. Retkofsky also shares some ways to help you find your own focus for resilience.Subscribe everywhere you listen to podcasts...
2022-01-26
51 min
b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck
138: Rise in the Ranks by Not Playing It Safe with Matt Parrish
Think authenticity only applies to the corporate world? Think again. We’ve decided to shake things up and show you how authenticity can be applied to any career. In this episode, Erin meets with Sergeant Major Matt Parrish. Matt is currently the Senior Enlisted Leader for the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family program. He is a Green Beret who has spent his entire career within Special Operations, including 13 years on Special Forces operational teams. Matt has multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan as well most of the countries in Central and South America. Pr...
2022-01-25
1h 04
b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck
138: Rise in the Ranks by Not Playing It Safe with Matt Parrish
Think authenticity only applies to the corporate world? Think again. We’ve decided to shake things up and show you how authenticity can be applied to any career. In this episode, Erin meets with Sergeant Major Matt Parrish. Matt is currently the Senior Enlisted Leader for the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family program. He is a Green Beret who has spent his entire career within Special Operations, including 13 years on Special Forces operational teams. Matt has multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan as well most of the countries in Central and South America. Pr...
2022-01-25
1h 04
The Bio-Individual Podcast
SOF Cast - Greek Buddha: Pyrrho's Encounter with Early Buddhism in Central Asia and the Scythian Philosophy with Dr. Christopher Beckwith
Episode Notes Dr. Christopher Beckwith Joins us to discuss his book “Greek Buddha: Pyrrho's Encounter with Early Buddhism” which examines links between very early Buddhism and the philosophy of Pyrrho, an ancient Greek philosopher who accompanied Alexander the Great on his Indian campaign. We also discuss the role of Scythians and Prince Gautama’s lineage, Zoroastrianism and it’s involvement in a rethink of the Buddha’s rebellion against Brahmanism - and much much more that will leave you questioning everything you thought about this time period, and Buddhism itself as a philosophical movement. Book Links (Aut...
2022-01-16
1h 50
SOFcast
S2E9 SOF Caucus - A bipartisan look at SOF
SOFcast goes to Washington! Hosts CCM Greg Smith and SGM Parrish sat down with representatives from both sides of the aisle during last year's SOF Caucus to discuss their support for SOF operations, family, and what they’re doing for SOF’s readiness. GuestsRep. Kathy Castor (D-FL)Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL)Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA)Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on social media and YouTube
2022-01-12
47 min
Military Matters
Task Force Pineapple
Retired Special Forces officer Scott Mann shares the incredible story of veterans helping their Afghan partners find their way out of Afghanistan as the Taliban retake the country. These veterans accomplished this harrowing task from their kitchens, cars, and front rooms! Find out how in this episode of Military Matters! For more information on Task Force Pineapple go to www.taskforcepinapple.org Also, check out SOFcast's episode "Reflecting on 9/11 and Afghanistan", available everywhere you listen to podcasts.
2021-12-30
31 min
SOFcast
S2E8 Brad Thomas - Rocker, Ranger, and SMU Commando
Brad Thomas is one of those people you can’t put into a box. He’s an Army Ranger who fought in Gothic Serpent (aka Black Hawk Down), became an SMU Commando, and now makes music alongside other SOF veterans in the band Silence and Light. SOFcast hosts CCM Greg Smith and SGM Matt Parrish talked with Brad about his experience in SOF, finding his tribe, and how music connects him to fellow veterans. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on social media and YouTube.
2021-12-29
45 min
SOFcast
S2E7 Dr. David Kilcullen - Counterterrorism and Strategic Competition
The last 20 years of GWOT and counter-insurgency has dramatically shaped today’s force. Dr. David Kilcullen has been at the forefront of those shaping policies and strategies. Dr. Kilcullen joins the hosts of SOFcast to discuss how the lessons learned from GWOT (the good and the bad) will be applied to the future of SOF and where those lessons fit in Strategic Competition. Dr. David Kilcullen is the former senior counter-insurgency advisor to General David Patreus and former Chief Strategist in the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the US State Department. He’s also the author of T...
2021-12-15
59 min
SOFcast
S2E6 Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) Ramón Colón-López
The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, SEAC Ramón Colón-López, joins SOFcast to talk about the role of SOF in Great Power Competition, getting the record straight on diversity in the ranks, and what he’s doing to preserve the mission of special operations at the highest levels of decision-making. SEAC Ramón Colón-López is the 4th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman and a USAF Pararescueman.
2021-12-01
41 min
Bold American Pod
Thanksgiving Episode Featuring Bill Murray (stories)
We've got 5 rounds in the magazine! ROUND 1: A Texas man conned the Air Force into buying body armor from China that failed ballistics tests ROUND 2: Oooooooklahoma where the National Guard won’t get vaccinesss ROUND 3: On this episode of The Great British Crashing Show we’ve got 2 veterans plowing a tank into a cemetery during a very inopportune time ROUND 4: Interview: MSgt Chris Copper / Sgt Maj Matt Parrish of the active duty special forces podcasts, SOFCAST and The Indigenous Approach ROUND 5: Thanksgiving!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prim...
2021-11-23
1h 34
Softcast
Episode 04 || Teror Seram Hutan Belantara
Bagi segelintir orang, pengalaman mendaki gunung menjadi kisah hidup mereka yang sulit untuk dilupakan. Mencapai puncak tertinggi merupakan tujuan utama saat seseorang sedang melakukan pendakian. Namun, tidak sedikit orang yang gagal memenuhi keinginannya akibat mengalami gangguan dalam perjalanannya. Kendala yang dialami bisa berupa kelelahan secara fisik, cuaca atau gangguan makhluk tak kasat mata. Banyak pendaki yang mengaku mengalami kejadian mistis dari berbagai macam sebab. Podcast ini akan menceritakan kisah salah satu pendaki yang mengalami hal serupa, yaitu gangguan oleh makhluk halus di area pendakian.
2021-11-20
31 min
SOFcast
S2E5 Maj Carly Costello and CPT Julia Pleasants - Women in SOF
Women have long had a place in Special Operations, but recent changes in policies has broadened the opportunities for women to serve in SOF positions previously offered only to men. These opportunities have come with it’s share of criticism regarding culture, standards, and equality. Maj Carly Costello and CPT Julia Pleasants join the hosts of SOFcast to discuss the role of Women in SOF; how these new roles are critical to the future of SOCOM and how do we ensure these trailblazers get a fair shot at doing their job without being hindered by a spotlight.
2021-11-17
1h 00
SOFcast
S2E4 10th Special Forces Team - what’s working and what’s not
Fresh out of JRTC and a training event overseas working with partner forces, members of the US Army’s 10th Special Forces talk with SOFcast about what’s gone right, wrong, and everything in between. This isn’t an “everything’s great” conversation. This is a candid, “no-holds-barred” discussion about their experience training alongside conventional forces, the growing pains of re-balancing to strategic competition, and why working with partner forces is imperative to the mission readiness of SOF units.Subscribe today everywhere you listen to podcasts!
2021-11-03
57 min
The Bio-Individual Podcast
SOF Cast - The Realisation of Having No Head
Episode Notes This week I'm reflecting on something momentous and yet so simple, in my own journey. Something everyone can also benefit from looking into. And that is the fact we have no head. I also share an exercise devised by Harding, you can try yourself to see that you also do not have a head. Subscribe for more videos like this, and many more to come. Youtube Channel Address: https://www.youtube.com/c/WayofFoolsChannel please subscribe there for more visual content Enquiries to shipoffoolscast@protonmail.com Webpage for blog...
2021-10-15
12 min
SOFcast
S2E2 Green Beret MSG Tim Kennedy - Motivation, Drive, and Expanding Freedom!
Motivation, drive, and patriotism! We’re talking about Special Forces MSG Tim Kennedy!From lessons learned in the cage, to the ups and downs of running businesses, and living the life of an influencer; Tim Kennedy and SOFcast hosts CCM Greg Smith and SGM Matt Parrish talk about what it takes to stay motivated, driven, and always striving for the next challenge. Subscribe today and leave us a review!
2021-10-06
56 min
The Bio-Individual Podcast
SOF Cast - Hara: The Vital Center of Man
This week we talk about reinstalling the most important of all biological reflexes... I share my experiences and thoughts on Hara. Hara is the Japanese word referencing "the belly," specifically the lower abdomen - literally referred to as the "abdominal heart." This presentation is about the restoration of Hara. An inarguable pre-cursor to a balanced, fearless, and centred individual consitution. Look out for the YouTube version of this, to be released this week. Appreciate all subscription to YouTube, fast becoming the main hub for content for SOFCast. Look out...
2021-10-03
00 min
Softcast
Episode 03 II Info Kampus
Universitas merupakan tempat menuntut ilmu bagi mahasiswa. Seorang mahasiswa patut berbangga akan nama besar kampusnya. Melalui epidode ini, akan kami perkenalkan secara singkat tentang kampus kebanggaan kita yaitu Universitas Sebelas Maret.
2021-09-18
12 min
SOFcast
Reflecting on 9/11 and Afghanistan
SOFcast hosts CCM Greg Smith and SGM Matt Parrish discuss the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 and have a candid conversation about the recent withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan.
2021-09-08
55 min
SOFcast
Bonus Episode - Lessons from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp with Ryan Jensen and Cameron Kinley
From the GridIron to the battlefield; team cohesion, resilience, and the drive for excellence are the cornerstones of the elite. The percentage of college football players that make it to the NFL is comparable to the number of servicemembers who make it to SOF. We talk with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Center Ryan Jensen and Navy Academy graduate, now NFL undrafted free agent, Cameron Kinley about what it takes to work with an elite Super Bowl winning team, overcoming adversity, and what kind of work ethic it takes to get to the top and stay there. All that and more on...
2021-08-24
45 min
SOFcast
Bonus Episode - Active Duty SF Officer "Nate" talks toxic leadership, training, and building trust
While we wait for Season 2 to kick off, we’re releasing a BONUS episode! SOFcast host SGM Matt Parrish talks with his former team leader and Active Duty SF Officer “Nate” about their time working together. What does it take to lead a team of diverse experiences and personalities? What’s the right way to think of training? How do you build trust? All that and more on this BONUS episode of SOFcast! Subscribe today and leave us a review!
2021-08-10
57 min
The Aureus Press
Buddhism with Pannobhasa & SOF
A lesson in proper Buddhism from a former monk. Pannobhasa's website http://www.nippapanca.org SOF podcast https://sofcast.podcastpage.io
2021-08-09
1h 31
SOFcast
24. GEN Richard D. Clarke - SOCOM Commander answers your questions!
For SOFcast’s season finale, we take your “Shots from the Field” questions straight to the top of SOCOM’s chain of command, General Richard D. Clarke, USSOCOM’s Commanding General. CCM Smith, SGM Parrish and General Clarke discuss the evolving mission of SOF, the unique challenges of SOCOM leadership, and how the command is working towards a more robust and lethal force. Subscribe today and leave us a review!
2021-07-27
1h 18
Softcast
Episode 02 || Covid Memuncak, Kuliah Offline Cuma Wacana
Kabar kuliah offline yang dulu sempat beredar, akhirnya terpaksa menjadi wacana lagi untuk kesekian kalinya. Persebaran virus yang semakin merata membuat pemerintah harus mengambil langkah ini untuk mengantisipasi munculnya klaster pelajar/mahasiswa.
2021-07-17
10 min
SOFcast
20. Chad Robichaux - A Recon Marine fights for his family, his mind, and his faith
How does a warrior find the balance between fight and faith? Chad Robichaux is a Recon Marine, MMA champion, and family man who found himself trapped in a dark place in his life. Chad takes you through his personal journey of almost losing everything including his family, coming to terms with his PTSD, and discovering the balance between being a warrior and a man of faith. All that and more on this episode of SOFcast.
2021-06-01
1h 12
ANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast
ANTIC Episode 78 - The Extremely Elderly Computer Geeks Club
ANTIC Episode 78 - The Extremely Elderly Computer Geeks Club In this episode of ANTIC The Atari 8-Bit Computer Podcast… We discuss lots of new things you can do with your FujiNet, the differences in FujiNet versions, the Old Computer Geeks Club, and other recent Atari news... READY! Recurring Links Floppy Days Podcast AtariArchives.org AtariMagazines.com Kevin’s Book “Terrible Nerd” New Atari books scans at archive.org ANTIC feedback at AtariAge Atari interview discussion thread on AtariAge Interview index...
2021-05-31
58 min
SOFcast
18. LTC Bryan Dill-Russell - New Zealand Commando & SOF Liaison
Advancing international partnerships is a key component to success across our many global requirements throughout the #SOF enterprise. In this episode of #SOFcast, our USSOCOM J3 International liaison from New Zealand, LTC Bryan Dill-Russell, joins us to share his experiences and perspectives in both conventional and special operations forces along with his time here at USSOCOM. Lateral to #SOF Truth III: Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur, nor can successful partnerships be built after emergencies occur. Listen today as we discuss creating mutually supportive partnerships and opportunities, how we can remain the #SOF partner...
2021-05-04
55 min
Softcast
Episode 01 || Tips Bersosial ala Mahasiswa
Ngerasa punya banyak waktu luang? Pengen ngelakuin hal positif tapi bingung mau ngapain? Nah podcast kali ini bisa banget nih jadi jawabannya. Karena episode ini akan membahas seputar relawan sosial, dari kegiatannya sampai tips tips bersosial yang worth it banget buat diikutin.
2021-04-17
13 min
Ones Ready
Taking care of the Team with SGM Matt Parrish
Send us a textOn this episode of the Ones Ready podcast we have SOCOM HQ SGM Matt Parrish. Matt is an 18-series Green Beret who has been in the game for over 20 years now. Throughout his time he's had numerous AFSW attachments which he talks about as well as some of the personal attributes that made those attachments successful in integrating with the ODA. We also hit on the POTFF (preservation of the force and family) program a good amount as he is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the program. Finally we hit on SOCOM's official podc...
2021-04-03
1h 03
SOFcast
08. Col Allison Black - pioneering Air Force Special Ops aviator, helps answer hot topics across SOCOM
Air Force Colonel Allison Black, a pioneering aviator in Air Force Special Operations, is this episode’s guest. The former enlisted survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist became an officer and AC-130H navigator. She discusses what it is like being a leader in special operations today, how a “mission-first” philosophy is the foundation of her career, and what brought her into military service. Black, alongside USSOCOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader Greg Smith and Green Beret Matt Parrish, take “shots from the field” about standards, diversity and inclusion, roles of the senior enlisted leaders, the importance of being apolitical...
2020-12-15
1h 30
SOFcast
07. CMSgt (Ret) Will Markham - Air Force Combat Controller
Do you remember where you were and what you were doing in the weeks following 9/11? In October of 2001, Will Markham, one of the first Americans deployed into combat for the Global War on Terrorism, touched down in Afghanistan attached to a small Special Forces team. Listen to his first-hand account of how a joint team of adaptive special operators battled the Taliban. CMSgt (Ret) Will Markham served an incredible career as an Air Force Combat Controller and Senior Enlisted Leader, but he also continues to serve the community post-retirement. He discusses what brought him to military service, then to special opera...
2020-12-01
1h 18
SOFCAST
Find Your Fire
Ngomongin soal api, kira-kira apa nih yang ada dipikiran, Sofcaster? Panas? Semangat? Atau tekad yang kuat? Betul semua kok jawabannya Tapi, Sofcaster merasa hidup ini penuh semangat atau malah ngerasa biasa dan gini-gini aja? Kalau Sofcaster merasa biasa aja, tandanya kamu belum punya "pemantik" nih! Nah di episode kali ini Sofcaster akan ditemani oleh Biru, Tokyo, dan Bobotoh yang siap berbagi cerita mengenai "pemantik" yang membuat kalian lebih semangat. Selamat mendengarkan.
2020-11-28
16 min
SOFCAST
Gengsi Bilang Sayang
Terkadang kita kalo mau ucapin rasa sayang kita secara langsung pada orang yang kita sayang, seperti keluarga atau si doi, suka timbul rasa gengsi dan malu untuk ngucapin. Entah karena faktor usia kita atau emang kita gengsi aja. Kebetulan sekali, di episode kali ini Sofcast akan membahas tentang "gengsi bilang sayang" bersama Lexi, Migu, dan Fille . Selamat mendengarkan.
2020-11-24
11 min
SOFCAST
Work Hard, Cause Life Is Hard
Realitas hidup emang gak seindah drama Korea. Sofcaster sadar ga sih hidup ini terlalu keras untuk dijalani setiap harinya? Setiap bentuk kerja keras yang kita lakukan kadang ga sesuai hasilnya bahkan belum tentu membuahkan hasil yang kita harapkan. Nah terus gimana dong? Apa nyerah aja ya? Eitsss! Jangan dong! Di episode kali ini sofcaster akan ditemani oleh Dejun dan Bobotoh nih! Kita akan membahas soal kerja keras. Silahkan mendengarkan.
2020-11-21
11 min
SOFCAST
Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Mental Health
Nanti yang sebenarnya kini, kita udah cerita tentang mental health nih, Sofcaster. Seberapa penting kesehatan mental itu sama dengan menjaga diri agar tetap waras di tengah gempuran masalah-masalah yang acapkali mewarnai hidup. When everything feels too much, it’s okay to sit. To rest. To breathe. To keep your mental health, cause your mental health matters. Migu dan Fille akan bercerita hal-hal apa saja yang saat ini mencederai mental mereka berdua. Ada yang datangnya dari sisi internal dan ada pula dari sisi eksternal. Lebih lengkap, silakan dengar ya!
2020-11-17
10 min
SOFcast
06. D.B. - Naval Flight Officer and Special Warfare Combat Support
Special Operations Forces Truth #5: Most special operations require non-SOF supportHow does a female Naval flight officer describe her time working with Naval Special Warfare units? “I felt like as soon as I went into Naval Special Warfare ‘Do you perform? Do you put in the effort? Do you care?’ and if you have the tenacity and grit to make it happen people will respect that and so I knew I had to earn my place... The door might be closed for certain things, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t open it.” Our guest sh...
2020-11-16
1h 06
SOFcast
05. Maj Frank Anello - Marine Forces Special Operations Raider
Would you give up a day of skydiving to be a guest on our podcast? Major Frank Anello, Marine Forces Special Operations Raider did just that for this episode. “I was 100% sure either the bad guys were going to come back up the mountain and we were going to have a bad firefight or we were going to die of exposure. I was very sure we were in a bad place.” Challenges aren’t just downrange. They can be with a leader you don't agree with or dealing with mental health issues. Hear how these special operat...
2020-11-16
1h 21
SOFcast
04. SGM Nate Griffin, Green Beret leader, helps answer hot topics from across SOCOM
Shots from the field: Three special operations forces leaders take questions from SOF members from different units. Some of the topics we dive into include toxic leadership, how to navigate the grey, alcohol use within the SOF community and more in this episode of SOFcast. Join Command Chief Greg Smith, Sergeant Major Matt Parrish, and Sergeant Major Nate Griffin as they talk about how senior enlisted tactical decisions have a strategic impact on the ability to gain and maintain access and placement in the new and future operational environment. Do hands in your pockets really affect...
2020-11-16
1h 10
SOFcast
03. WO1 Nick Lavery - Green Beret warrior and amputee
“Members of the special operations forces community only complain when we have things really good. It’s when things really suck... that you are miserable and getting shot at all the time that you don’t hear a complaint.” - Green Beret Nick Lavery.Green Beret Nick Lavery, while deployed to Afghanistan sustained multiple injuries and continued to return to the fight until he lost his leg. He didn’t let that stop him! Nick worked his way back to an operational Special Forces team and returned to combat and then became the first above the knee amputee to graduat...
2020-11-16
1h 16
SOFcast
02. VADM Timothy Szymanski - Navy SEAL 3-star Admiral
Special Operations Forces Truth #1: Humans are more important than hardware. Guest Vice Admiral Timothy Szymanski shares how he made the difficult decision to go to the Naval Academy, almost was removed during an academic board, faced a conduct board his junior year for misbehavior, and then changed career goals from being a Navy pilot to answering the call to become a SEAL. Vice Admiral Szymanski explains how his experiences built a foundation of resiliency and determination. The ability of special operations forces to persevere mentally through the BUD/S and later transitioning to a leadership role. Mistakes will...
2020-11-16
1h 15
SOFcast
01. Welcome to SOFcast - Intro to your hosts CCM Greg Smith & SGM Matt Parrish
Join U.S. Special Operations Command’s Command Chief Greg Smith and Preservation of the Force and Family Sergeant Major Matt Parrish as they kick-off our official podcast from the headquarters of all special operations forces in the U.S. military. In-depth stories of their military careers and how they answered the call to join the SOF community are powerful and inspiring.Command Chief Smith tells his experiences battling leukemia from a deployment to Afghanistan after September 11th and being exposed to microwave radiation. His experiences helped him to understand the importance of SOCOM’s Warrior Care Program and Pres...
2020-11-16
55 min
SOFCAST
Behind The Scene of Family
Sebenarnya siapa sih menurut kalian orang yang paling deket dan kenal banget dengan diri kalian selain diri sendiri? Kalo di bilang keluarga, ehmm apa iya ya? Karena sadar atau tidak semakin bertambahnya usia intensitas komunikasi kita dengan keluarga tuh makin menurun, berbeda banget waktu kita kecil! Yuk, simak cerita Behind The Scene of Family bersama Lexi dan Patrick di episode Sofcast yang ketiga ini!
2020-11-14
10 min
SOFCAST
Dealing with Toxic Friends
Sesuatu yang tidak sehat itu buruk bagi diri kita lho, Sofcaster. Bukan hanya kesehatan fisik aja yang perlu diperhatikan, kesehatan hubungan kita dengan teman pun perlu diberi atensi. Jangan-jangan selama ini kita terlibat di hubungan pertemanan yang tidak sehat atau yang biasa disebut dengan toxic friendship. Duh, gak nyaman banget dong pastinya, ya. Makanya kenali dan sadari yuk how to dealing with toxic friends itu gimana bersama Tokyo dan Nobi di episode Sofcast yang kedua ini!
2020-11-10
12 min
SOFCAST
Be You, Bravely
Semakin bertambahnya usia, nyatanya ketakutan yang dihadapi berbeda-beda. Gak tahu kenapa, kayaknya semakin banyak hal yang sederhana tapi dibuat rumit di kepala, dan sering membuat diri sendiri takut. Salah satu contohnya waktu kita berada di lingkungan baru. Lingkungan baru yang di bayangan kita akan menjadi 'rumah', nyatanya malah membuat kita takut. Tapi, tenang. Semua ketakutan bisa dihadapi dan kamu gak sendiri. Just be you, bravely.
2020-11-07
10 min