Behind the Warrior
Behind the Warrior Podcast is hosted by the EOD Warrior Foundation. This podcast is focused on a variety of relatable subjects impacting EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Warriors, their Families and military families at large. Topics such as TBI, PTSD, health, wellness and much more. We share personal stories, resources and interview experts and organizations that shed light on difficult subjects and we have a little fun too! The various opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by guests, contributors, and participants of the Behind the Warrior podcast are their own and are intended for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, view points, or policies of the EOD Warrior Foundation or its employees and volunteers. To learn more about the EOD Warrior Foundation, please go to www.eodwarriorfoundation.org
Episodes
117 episodes
Ep. 117 - Mike Vining and Donna Ikenberry: The Highpoint Love Story
Join us for a riveting romance with our famous Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining and the love of his life, Wildlife Photographer and author Donna Ikenberry. In this interview ...
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Ep. 116 - CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer
In the second interview in this two part series on ice baths, we are speaking with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer. In this episode Jason shares his winding career path, which ultimately led him to the discovery of the powe...
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Ep. 115 - Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess - Ice Baths
Join us for the first in a two part series on Ice Bathes! The series starts with a candid interview with Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess. In this interview Kris and Jess share the struggle...
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Ep. 114 - Volunteer Spotlight: EOD Veteran & EODWF Volunteer, Henry VanNess
In gratitude for all of the incredible volunteers that support the EOD Warrior Foundation and the EOD Family in so many important ways, we would like to spotlight and celebrate Army EOD Veteran and volunteer extraordinaire, Henry VanNess!
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Ep. 113 - Active-Duty Air Force EOD Tech & Mountaineer Brian Price
Join us for an exciting interview with Active-Duty Air Force EOD Tech & Mountaineer Brian Price! In this episode Brian shares stories from his recent summit of Mt Rainier in Washington as he prepares to leave in a couple of days to attempt ...
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Ep. 112 - Retired Major General Randy Manner & The Transition Series
Join us for an interview with Retired Major General Randy Manner! In this interview Randy talks about his military career and the Transition Series, which is a series of videos that offer best practices for transitioning from military to ...
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Ep. 111 - Dr. April Cobos, author of The Women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Cyborg Techno-Bodies, Situated Knowledge, and Vibrant Materiality in Military Cultures
As we celebrate 50 years of women in EOD, join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. April Cobos, author of The Women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Cyborg Techno-Bodies, Situated Knowledge, and Vibrant Materiality in Military Cul...
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Ep. 110 - Mike Vining, Brian Castner & the EOD History Path
Join us in an interview with Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining, and former Air Force EOD Officer and bestselling nonfiction writer Brian Castner and learn about their exciting careers and their...
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Ep. 109 Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Army Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle
Join us for a candid interview with Active Duty Army Lieutenant General Heidi Hoyle as we continue to spotlight outstanding Leaders in EOD! In this interview Heidi shares stories about her upbringing and how she went from a successful swi...
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Ep. 108 - Lamarque Polvado & Dean Browell - CareStarter
Join us for an exciting conversation with Lamarque Polvado, a serial entrepreneur whose career trajectory was forever changed by the diagnosis of his daughter with severe autism and Dean Browell, Social Listening Innovator and Chief Behavioral ...
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Ep. 107 - Aaron Harris, Kilo 9 and the Bestie Boost
Do you have a service animal that is your best friend? Join us for an interview with Army EOD Veteran Aaron Harris, whose service dog, Noveske, goes everywhere he goes! In this interview we will hear some stories from Aaron's time ...
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Ep. 106 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Retired Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Read
Join us for the fourth interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our fourth interview is with former Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Reed. Jacquelyn grew up in a small country town in Colorado dreaming of being a war hero and...
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Ep. 105 Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Marine Corps EOD Veteran, Michelle R.
Join us for the third interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our third interview is with former Marine EOD Tech and now Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Aerialist, Michelle R. Michelle shares stories from...
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Ep. 104 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Air Force EOD Techs, MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka
Join us for the second interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our second interview is with Active Duty Air Force EOD Tech's MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka. Giselle and Tiffany share their per...
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Ep. 103 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Kotula
Join us for the first interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our first interview is with Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Katula. Brie shares highlights from her life, her EOD career and words of wisdom that have ...
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Ep. 102 - Conversations on Ketamine with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard
Join us for an interesting conversation with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard to learn obout Ketamine and how it is helping veterans struggling with depression and suicidal ideation and the science behind it. Mindspa:...
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Ep 101 - EOD Veteran Luke Ryker & Track Heroes
Join us this week for an exciting conversation with Air Force EOD Veteran Luke Ryker as he shares some wild stories from his time in EOD and learn how racing high performance cars can help improve your mental health and heal your brain. &...
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Ep. 100 - Former EOD Tech Joe Fetzer & Innovative Organizational Development
Are you looking to bolster your life and career and be the best version of yourself in the new year? Join us for an informative interview with former Marine EOD Tech Joe Fetzer to learn about Innovative Organizational Development, and for...
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Ep. 99 - Operation Hat Trick with Dot Sheehan
Join us this week for a lively interview with Operation Hat Trick Founder, Dot Sheehan to learn about this incredible 501(c)3 non-profit serving our veteran family as they recover from the visible and invisible wounds of war.
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Ep. 98 - Veteran Powered Films with Julia Ling and Rick Swift
Want a heart-pounding thriller with a cause?Join us this week as we speak with Actress and Filmmaker, Julia Ling, and Producer, Movie Critic and Podcast Host, Rick Swift to learn about Veteran Powered Films and how they are working to e...
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Ep. 97 - Bubbles for Vets with EOD Veteran Tony Joyce
From his first dive in Lake Moultrie with catfish the size of volkswagens Tony was hooked on diving! Join us for a candid interview about the twists and turns Tony's life has taken and how he is using his passion for diving to help recon...
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Ep. 96 - John Barnes & Myofascial Release
Are you one of the hundreds of EOD Techs that deal with chronic pain, or PTSD? Join us this week for a fascinating interview with John F. Barnes, PT, an internationally recognized physical therapist, lecturer, author, and the lead...
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Ep. 95 Unsung: The Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families
Join us for a delightful interview with Dr. Paula Kapp Greene and Joseph E. Shaffer III, authors of the book Unsung: The Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families, and Rylee Ratton, adult child of a Navy EOD Technician...
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Ep. 94 The Emerald Coast Science Center with Diane Fraser
Step outside the box and learn how you can experience science first hand at the Emerald Coast Science Center! This week we sit down for a chat with Diane Fraser, the Executive Director of the ECSC, who is passionate about science and sharing it...
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