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Unpopular Celebrities. Learn all about leadership, finance and life - and a lot more. Follow your hosts of the UPC Squad along with guests as we take a deep dive into different topics. Our focus is on leading people! Come take a journey with us and discover how you are also an unpopular celebrity. "I may be not be everything to everyone but I am something to someone."
Episodes
138 episodes
When Promotion Misses Hurt, War isn't Call of Duty
Promotions, pride, and the gut-punch of a near miss—this one goes straight to the heart of military life. We kick off by celebrating new Senior Master Sergeants, then lean into a raw, unfiltered talk with those who didn’t make it: how long to v...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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1:42:02
What Happens When Growth Meets Geopolitics And Culture Clashes
We weigh the case for growing the force against real concerns from families and leaders, then connect it to strikes on Iran and a messy awards show moment that tested grace and accountability. Rap beef, recruiting math, and geopolitics meet in ...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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1:27:31
Sunday Sports, Standards, Hockey Gold
A lazy Sunday vibe turns into a sharp conversation about standards, pride, and who pays the price when professionals take shortcuts. We celebrate USA hockey’s surge on the Olympic stage, then press into the NBA’s tanking problem and why “rest” ...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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1:44:37
We Break Down A Boring All-Star Game And A Bigger Military Problem
The hype machine was loud, but the All-Star Weekend felt hollow. We dig into why the NBA’s showcase struggles—uninspired dunk contest, no defense, low stakes—and why that emptiness mirrors a bigger cultural slip: when rituals replace purpose an...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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1:23:13
Security Forces Unfiltered: Pride, Posts, And The Beret Part II
A slow Sunday of grills and games takes a sharp turn into one of our most honest conversations about Security Forces: what the job really is, how the culture drifted, and what it will take to get the edge back. We unpack the full spectrum—nukes...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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2:07:30
Why The Air Force’s Security Forces Struggle To Keep People
Ever pulled a 12 that turned into 14 because relief never came? We open the curtain on Air Force Security Forces and talk frankly about what keeps people in the beret—and what drives them out. From the missile field to the flight line to the ra...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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1:26:44
From Uniform To Uncertainty Part 4
The quiet after retirement can be louder than jets. We unpack what really happens when the phone stops ringing, the uniform goes back in the closet, and the identity you built for decades begins to loosen. This is part four of our military-to-c...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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1:35:52
The Button Isn’t A Staples Easy Button, Folks Part 2
The moment you decide to retire isn’t just a click—it’s a reckoning. We open up about the weight behind “pushing the button,” the quiet guilt of choosing family over another tour, and the real work of shifting your identity from rank and ribbon...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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1:11:12
Why Military Rank Stops Matter And How To Prepare For Civilian Work Part 3
The day the uniform comes off, the rules change. We take you inside the real transition—beyond the briefings and acronyms—to unpack how identity, preparation, and performance shape your first steps into civilian work. TAP can be a meaningful le...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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1:06:48
We Decided To Leave The Military And Here’s Why Part 1
The scariest part of leaving the military isn’t paperwork—it’s letting go of an identity you’ve worn for years. We open up about the exact reasons we chose to transition, from high year tenure reality to the simple truth that promotion or PCS w...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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45:10
Two Hosts Tackle a Coaching Scandal, A Wild Tenant Battle, And Who Really Deserves NFL MVP
A coaching meltdown, a squatter standoff, and an MVP firestorm—three very different stories, one clear theme: choices have consequences. We kick off with Michigan’s head coaching fiasco, laying out the timeline from alleged workplace relationsh...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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1:17:16
How A Documentary Reopens Old Wounds In Hip-Hop And Forces A Hard Look At Power
The mixtapes raised a generation, but the documentary forces a reckoning. We pull back the curtain on Sean Combs’ climb from Uptown intern to Bad Boy mogul and walk through the cultural milestones that made the 90s feel invincible—then we test ...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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1:21:17
When A State Trooper Shoulder-Checks A Star: Sports, Power, And Accountability
A halftime tunnel turns into a national talking point when a Texas state trooper shoulder-checks South Carolina players—and we ask the question everyone’s dodging: what does fair, proportional accountability look like when the camera is rolling...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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1:12:31
How Training, Tough Feedback, And Grit Shape Better Airmen
The jokes land early, but this one gets real fast. We sit down with Chief Master Sergeant Scott Roy to trace a winding path from a PJ washout to a proud Security Forces career shaped by cold Alaskan nights, club-door policing, and a stubborn lo...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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1:10:19
From UFC knockouts to WNBA leadership drama, a raw sports talk on power, pay, and accountability
A Sunday scoreboard check leads us straight into the heart of what makes sports compelling—and complicated. We open with UFC where timing, pressure, and precision decide fates in seconds, breaking down why a well-placed shot scrambles the inner...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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1:02:47
Rewriting Air Force PT: Standards, Stakes, and Sense
A new PT playbook just dropped, and we’re not letting it slide by with a shrug. We dig into the Air Force’s shift to a two-mile run, the return of waist measurements, diagnostic testing timelines, and why your score may matter less if everyone’...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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43:41
From Boxing Ringside to Military Regulations: This Week's Hot Topics
The boxing world was buzzing this weekend as Terrence "Bud" Crawford dominated Canelo Alvarez in their highly anticipated Netflix-streamed bout. Our hosts break down not just the technical aspects of Crawford's victory, but the larger implicati...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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54:46
Football Forecasts: Division-by-Division NFL Season Preview
The countdown to kickoff has officially begun, and we couldn't be more excited to share our comprehensive 2025 NFL season preview! In this passionate discussion, we break down every division in the league, offering our unfiltered predictions on...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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1:14:38
When Star Players Demand New Contracts Before Time
The sacred bond between player and team is being tested like never before in today's professional sports landscape. What happens when a star athlete believes they've outperformed their contract? When does loyalty to an agreement give way to dem...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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58:24
Unfiltered Military Talk: Retirement, Tragedy, and Pop Culture
Pete's retirement ceremony takes center stage as the Unpopular Celebrities crew unpacks what made it special—from General Sherman's unprecedented gesture of kneeling before Pete's family to the diamond formation that sparked passionate debate a...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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2:09:57
AF Uniform Changes: Eyelash Extensions, Combat Boots, and Flight Suits
Military standards are shifting once again, and the Air Force community is buzzing with strong opinions. In this candid discussion, we unpack the recent changes to dress and appearance regulations that have many service members questioning both...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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1:37:33
What Your Commander Wishes You Knew About Trust
We explore the dynamic evolution of military leadership with Major General Thomas "Tank" Sherman, who shares insights on commissioning sources, mentorship impact, and the critical commander-chief relationship from his 30-year career.• T...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:13:44
To Help or Not to Help: The First Sergeant's Council Debate
We discuss a thought-provoking scenario involving a Tech Sergeant who lost all her belongings to a fraudulent moving company during a PCS. When she requested funds for a dining room table through Operation Warm Heart, all First Sergeants voted ...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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1:51:14