
The Veteran Experience Podcast with Judge Johnson
Judge M.E. (Mark) Johnson is a retired Army Colonel, an Iraq war veteran, and a California Superior Court judge who has presided over the Riverside County Veterans Treatment Court for nearly a decade. The judge has a wealth of experience helping veterans heal and be heard, and reclaim their life mission. On the Veteran Experience, you will hear stories of struggle, of heroism, of the endless battle to preserve American Liberty. You will hear from veteran guests, people like you, men and women who have suffered with PTSD and are all about helping you heal. If you are a spouse or family member of a veteran, you will learn to understand your veteran's behaviors and struggles and how you can better their lives and yours. All it requires is us working together. There are several veteran and military related podcasts. Judge Johnson says, "I am not a kid. I am 64 years old. I do my best not to use curse words because I know someone's mother may be listening. (I am, for the most part, successful) The Veteran Experience is a place where veterans can find the help they need. I promise that if I can't help you, I will find someone who can. I am all about giving our veterans a renewed and better mission for their lives. Finally, I receive no compensation from or this podcast. I fund this. My only pay is the satisfaction I receive from helping veterans. God bless you and thank you for listening.
Episodes
18 episodes
FOUR TOUR, BOOTS ON THE GROUND COMBAT VET COLONEL ALAN DOLLISON: LESSONS LEARNED FROM IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN AND Saudi Arabia
Alan Dollison is coming to the end of a long and distinguished Army career. After 30 years in uniform, he will be retiring from the US Army in November 2022. Dollison also has served as a prosecutor and ran for District Attorney of Humboldt Cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:09:22

THE EXECUTION OF PRIVATE Eddie Slovik
On January 31, 1945, Pvt. Eddie Slovik became the first American soldier since the Civil War to be executed for desertion-and the only one who suffered s...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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34:00

ARMY/AIR FORCE VETERAN TOMMY ANDERSON: OUR BEST DAYS ARE AHEAD OF US!
According to Tommy Anderson, "Our best days are ahead of us...You can do whatever you want to do. There's no excuse."Tommy Anderson is a multiple best-selling author and screenwriter. Tommy enjoys his role as a motivational speake...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:08:49

NAVY COMMANDER BILL LAUPER: LESSONS TO OUR YOUTH FROM A LIFETIME OF SERVICE
Bill Lauper: "As a society, it's all about the future, and it starts with our children. We teach them right, our society is going to be just fine."Retired Navy Commander William "Bill" Lauper has devoted his life to mentoring Amer...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:47

ARMY VETERAN PAUL ANGULO, RIVERSIDE COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
As the Auditor-Controller for Riverside County, California, Paul Angulo manages a budget in the tens of billions of dollars, amounts larger than the operating budget of half the U.S. States. His responsibilities are immense. Enlist...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:03

GREG COKER, RETIRED ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR: UNITY AND OTHER LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM 911
Greg Coker, retired Army Command Sergeant Major and a previous guest on The Veteran Experience, returns to discuss the impact of 9/11 on the U.S. and on Greg and his family. Sergeant Major Coker has devoted his life to helping vete...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:14

GREG SANCHEZ: FROM A NAVY BOILER ROOM TO THE DEPTHS OF DESPAIR TO A FULFILLING LIFE OF SOBRIETY!
Navy Veteran Greg Sanchez's life was at rock bottom. His drinking was out of control. He was hospitalized 6 times in one year for alcohol poisoning. He was "couch-surfing" and living on the streets. Arrested, incarcerated and facing serious fel...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:13

JUDGE TO JUDGE: TWO VETERANS COURT JUDGES TALK ABOUT HELPING VETERANS!
Judge Randy Stamen is a hero to veterans in the Inland Empire. Since January 2020, Judge Stamen has presided over the Riverside County Veterans Court. In this role, he is charged with rehabilitating hundreds of justice involved veterans.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:06

VIRGINIA BLUMENTHAL, TOP 100 LAWYER IN THE US: HOW OUR COURTS CAN BEST SERVE VETERANS.
Attorney Virginia Blumenthal is a Riverside icon. The first woman attorney in Riverside, Virginia has risen to fame as one of the undisputed best lawyers in the United States. Virginia has been recognized for her outstanding contributions...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:52

SANDY DUCHAC OF VETERAN SISTERS: COMBATING MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA.
Sandy Duchac of "Veteran Sisters " is an American hero. Serving honorably in the United States navy, Sandy was the victim of Military Sexual Trauma. Sandy turned the scourge of MST into a source of strength. Now, this remarkable woman dev...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:43

2022 PACT ACT, A “BURN PIT” VICTORY FOR VETERANS!
This is a followup to our third podcast episode where we discussed raising claims for burn pit exposure. Grant Gautsche, director of the Riverside Office of Veterans Affairs returns to discuss exciting new developments. Since that episode was b...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:18

FELIX "THE NIGHTHAWK" GILES: FROM SUBMARINER TO NASCAR TO MEETING ROSA PARKS TO CONGRESS!
Greg Coker, retired Army CSM, and Judge Johnson have the privilege of interviewing Felix "The Nighthawk" Giles.Giles, also know as the 'Nighthawk', was the first Black person in history to race the world famous Baja 1000 Offroad Desert ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:14

ADDRESSING MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA IN COURT.
Starting with a discussion of the Vanessa Guillen murder, which rocked the military, Judge Johnson details the scourge of Military Sexual Trauma in our military ranks. Since the closing years of the Vietnam War, the percentage of women serving ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:57

RETIRED ARMY SERGEANT MAJOR/COMBAT VETERAN GREG COKER: HELPING OUR VETERANS RECOVER.
Greg Coker is an American hero. Retiring from the Army as a Command Sergeant Major in 2014, Greg immediately started the Reaching New Heights Foundation, a 501(C)(3) charity devoted to helping veterans heal from trauma suffered during the milit...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:08

BURN PITS: HOW VETERANS ARE WINNING THE FIGHT FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS!
Burn pits were large open air pits where everything-- literally everything, i.e. human waste, batteries, plastic, tires, oil, etc.--was burned. Illegal in the US, they were often used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of waste. These pits were...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:49

WINNING ON YOUR VA DISABILITY CLAIM!
Grant Gautsche, disabled Navy Veteran and Director of the Riverside County Veteran Services Office, has devoted his life to helping veterans successfully present disability claims with the VA. Listen to Grant as he walks you through the VA clai...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:13

JUDGE/AUTHOR/VETERAN M. E. JOHNSON: WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!
Judge M.E. (Mark) Johnson introduces himself and discusses why you should listen to his podcast. Judge Johnson is a retired Army Colonel, an Iraq war veteran, and a California Superior Court judge who has presided over the Riversid...
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