Always in Pursuit
‘Always in Pursuit’ podcast is about striving for a better version of yourself every day, always a work in progress. Take this journey with me as we talk to guests who are Always in Pursuit. Music by Playgue Doctor @ playguedoctor@gmail.com Art Work by Korey Cress of Korey Cress Design @ www.koreycress.com Digital edits by Chad Robson Email us your feedback @ alwaysinpursuit.msb@gmail.com The views expressed in the Podcast do not reflect official policy or position of the Department of Defense or US Government.
Episodes
75 episodes
Season 2 Finale with Mike and Mike
In this episode of our podcast, we kick off with a discussion about the challenges of being an infantryman and the debate over who makes the better host for the show.We then delve into some of our favorite episodes from this se...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:03:19
Green Beret, Harvard Graduate and CEO/Founder Logan Leslie
Logan always knew that he wanted to live life differently and sought ways to challenge himself. After the 9/11 attack, he knew that the military was the logical route. When he joined, he attended the premier military leadership school, Range...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:01:09
The Twisty Path: Michael Rodriguez Chooses a Life of Purpose After Service as a Green Beret
Michael “Rod” Rodriguez grew up surrounded by men who’d served their nation - and his pursuit of the same life of service showed him humanity at its best - and also at its most depraved.After seeing the humanitarian crises in S...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:15:51
Service, Yoga and Non-Profits with Kevin Keaveny and Jessica Bugbee
Mike met Kevin and Jessica through the Veterans Yoga Project where Jessica was an instructor while Mike and Kevin were her students. In this episode, they talk about why they joined the military and some of the good and bad of military service....
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:29:32
Taking Ethics Beyond the Classroom into the Field with Benjamin Ordiway
CPT Benjamin Ordiway is a Philosophy Instructor at the United States Military Academy at West Point. After serving as a Cavalry Scout in the 82nd Airborne and Cavalry Officer, he made a shift to Civil Affairs and served in 1st Special Forces...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:17:46
From Serving in the Army to Leading it: Patrick J. Murphy’s Blue Collar Journey from Congress to the Pentagon and Beyond
Growing up in a rowhouse in blue-collar North Philly gave Patrick J. Murphy a full education before he ever stepped foot in college. Those humble beginnings launched him into a career in the law, service in the Army, and ultimately into the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:02:07
Inventing Your Own Success with Matt Butler
Matt joined the Air Force to travel the world, but initially he only joined to do one enlistment. But after the events of 9/11, he was called to dedicate his life to flying the skies as a crew member of Joint Surveillance Target Attack...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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57:43
No Muscle Cars - Retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman John Wayne Troxell Reflects on a Life of “Putting In The Work”
One NCO’s first experience in combat completely changed the trajectory of his life - and put him on a focused path to a lofty goal: help every member of the joint force be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared to fight in the most d...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:22:23
Building Connections, Ukraine and Leadership with John Spencer
Colonel John Spencer is a scholar, author, combat veteran, scholar, and is recognized across the globe for his expertise in urban warfare. He enlisted in the Army and quickly rose to become a senior non-commissioned officer before becoming an o...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:28:56
The Journey to Recovery with Michael Sugrue
SGT Retired Michael Sugrue served as a police officer for 14 years and also served in the Air Force as an officer in the Raven Program. After 8 years as a police officer, he would answer a call that would forever change his life. What ensued...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:08:00
Seeking a Life of Significance with Larry Broughton
Larry Broughton has an incredible wealth of knowledge – he’s a bestselling author, Green Beret, and award-winning speaker about leadership and entrepreneurship. Larry opens the episode talking about the
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:10:31
Fueling your Purpose with Herman Estrada
CSM Herman Estrada opens this episode with his origin story as a troubled young kid who got into a lot of trouble, which resulted in him moving out of the home as a teenager. Homeless and struggling, he eventually was able to get a construct...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:03:21
Not Just the T-Shirt Guy: Nick Palmisciano’s Journey as an Entrepreneur, Filmmaker and Author
“What are you gonna do when you get out, start a veteran t-shirt business like everyone else?”It’s likely a joke we’ve all heard, but without West Point grad and former infantry officer Nick Palmisciano, the concept of being a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:37:50
Brave Enough to Make Life-Changing Decisions with Freddie Bennett
Freddie came from humble beginnings in the United Kingdom, he described his upbringing as not terrible but a difficult one. So naturally as he envisioned his life as an adult, money was the central theme to that vision. Af...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:13:51
From the Profession of Arms to Professional Athlete with Alejandro Villanueva
There are two qualities that will make anyone successful in the military - hard work and dedication. West Point grad, former 1/75 Ranger and freshly-retired NFL player Alejandro Villanueva breaks down how those same two qualities, over time,...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:12
Applying Life’s Lessons with Tony Nash
From a young age, Major Tony Nash has had an analytical mind and looked at life as a series of lessons. In this episode, Tony talks about how losing his father impacted him and how it would set a lot of things in motion for the rest of his l...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:07
How to Enhance Your Life with Mindfulness and Yoga with Dr. Daniel Libby
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Daniel Libby who is the founder of Veterans Yoga Project (VYP). He talks about how he got started in yoga, mindfulness, and veteran support. His admiration for veterans and the realization that we invest a l...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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56:22
Contender for “The Most Interesting Man Alive” - AJ Yawn
Admittedly, we’ve interviewed some interesting folks on this show – but not too many AS interesting as former Florida State basketball player, Army veteran, cybersecurity expert and social media influencer AJ Yawn.Yeah, that’s ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:05:46
Using Fiction to Tell our Stories of War with Darin Pepple
In this episode Mike sits with Darin Pepple to talk about his time in uniform and his book; Dodge Bomb: Outside the Wire in the Second Iraq War .Darin realize...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:45
No Pressure - Active Duty Master Sergeant is the Guiding Force Behind Superman
We’ve all known people with the occasional side hustle - the part-time gig that puts a little extra money in your pocket - but you’ve never met anyone with an after hours job like Phillip Kennedy Johnson.Phillip is an active du...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:03
A Candid Conversation about No B.S. Workplaces with Kim Scott
Kim Scott is best selling and critical acclaimed author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Just Work: How to Root out Bias, Prejudice a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:00:15
Surviving Your Own Inner Critic with Chelsea Porterfield
This is our first episode with Mike Lavigne at the helm. He’s serving as our new co-host and has been a longtime fan and supporter of AIP.In this episode - in the 100 years of its existence and the dozens of years it’s been und...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:52
An Education on the Evolution of War and Profession of Arms with MG Mick Ryan
Major General Mick Ryan is a general officer in the Australian Army. He has held positions from Troop to Brigade level as an Officer and as a General where his positions have spanned the globe. He holds a Master’s Degree from John Hopkins Un...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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51:01
The Good Life and a Better Future with Mike Lavigne
Mike Lavigne has served across the Army as a Public Affairs specialist, with time in Eighth Army, TRADOC and most recently leading the Sergeant Major of the Army’s “This is My Squad” initiative. Throughout his career, he has helped to make s...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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1:05:54
Stepping into the Ring with Hannah and Chris Wagstaff
Hannah Wagstaff is a 14-year-old MMA Fighter with a professional record of 3-1. She is also a white belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a balanced fighter with a great ground game, while still holding her own when she is standing. In this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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56:01