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Vetted Conversations
Welcome to Vetted Conversations, where we explore the foundations, workings, and challenges of American self-governance with events, quality dialogue, and through our podcast. Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to become informed and engaged citizens, actively participating in safeguarding our liberties and freedoms.
Episodes
43 episodes
SEASON 4 EPISODE 7 | Service, Sports, and Supporting Our Troops
In this episode, we’re joined by retired Army Lieutenant General and CEO of the USO, Mike Linnington, along with NFL stars and USO Global Ambassadors Vince Wilfork and Aaron Jones, for a conversation about what it really means to show up for ou...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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12:39
SEASON 4 EPISODE 6 | The Power of Salute to Service with the Bob Woodruff Foundation
In this episode, we’re joined by Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, to talk about the impact of the NFL’s Salute to Service program and the powerful moment when veteran and military family focused nonprofits came together...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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9:48
SEASON 4 EPISODE 5 | An Overall Legend: Rob Riggle
This episode is a short, but sweet one as we have actor, comedian, Marine Corps veteran, die-hard Chiefs fan and overall legend Rob Riggle. We chat about his prediction for Super Bowl LX (spoiler alert: he was right), Pat’s Run with our friends...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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5:37
SEASON 4 EPISODE 4 | It all starts with an idea: Finding your new mission with BJ Ganem
In this episode, we sit down with Marine Corps veteran BJ Ganem, founder of Sierra Delta, to talk about the experiences that shaped both his service and his mission after the military.BJ shares the story behind starting Sierra Delta and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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14:28
SEASON 4 EPISODE 3 | 58 Years of Combined Service: 3 Veterans on the Impact of Wounded Warrior Project
In today’s episode, we sit down with Wounded Warrior Project’s Joe Allen Lloyd and Loaman “Nelly” Nelson, two Navy veterans who first met more than 20 years ago and recently attended Super Bowl LX courtesy of WWP.Joe and Nelly share thei...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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10:54
SEASON 4 EPISODE 2 | TAPS: How Sports Can Help With Healing Families of the Fallen
In this episode, we sit down with TAPS Sports and Entertainment leaders, Diana Roday Hosford and Jessica Harper, to discuss their mission of supporting families of the fallen. From sports programs and mentorship to education benefits and policy...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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11:27
SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 | TWO VIETNAM VETERANS WHO MET THROUGH CONTINUED SERVICE
In this episode, we talk with Craig Jones and Michael Mabes, two Vietnam veterans who didn't meet during their time in service, but their paths were shaped by it. Craig served as a Green Beret medic during the Tet Offensive. Michael served i...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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9:22
SEASON 3 EPISODE 17 | Former NFL Player Ahman Green
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, former NFL star and Green Bay Packers all-time leading rusher Ahman Green joins us from Radio Row to discuss his latest ventures in gaming, athlete-led media, and community-driven Esports. As a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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19:58
SEASON 3 EPISODE 16 | Tracy Sandler, Founder of Fangirl Sports Network
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, journalist and entrepreneur Tracy Sandler joins us from Radio Row to share the story behind founding Fangirl Sports Network, a platform created to empower female sports fans and spotlight meaningful caus...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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8:30
SEASON 3 EPISODE 15 | Former NFL Player Doc Blevins
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, football coach and media personality Dr. Anthony Blevins joins us from Radio Row at the Super Bowl to discuss his coaching journey across high school, college, the NFL, and spring leagues. As the son of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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9:07
SEASON 3 EPISODE 14 | Chris Myers from Fox Sports
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, legendary Fox Sports broadcaster Chris Myers joins us from Radio Row to reflect on his decades-long career covering historic moments in sports and beyond. He shares stories from his new book
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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13:15
SEASON 3 EPISODE 13 | Leigh Steinberg, CEO of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg joins us to reflect on the deep cultural ties between military service and football. He shares stories of connecting troops overseas with NFL players and the inspir...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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8:40
SEASON 3 EPISODE 12 | Army Veteran Michael Smith
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, Army veteran and former professional athlete Michael Smith shares his inspiring journey from injury to international competition and advocacy. Representing the U.S. Army in the World Class Athlete Progra...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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10:12
SEASON 3 EPISODE 11 | Captain Jervy Alota & Former NFL Player and Navy Seal Clint Bruce
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, Navy Captain Jervy Alota and former NFL player Clint Bruce share a heartfelt conversation about mentorship, military service, and lifelong leadership. They reflect on their time at the Naval Academy, the...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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11:26
SEASON 3 EPISODE 10 | Military Spouse Appreciation Day
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, the military spouses on our team open up about the camaraderie, challenges, and misconceptions that come with military life. They reflect on the strength, adaptability, and leadership military spouses br...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:21
SEASON 3 EPISODE 9 | Country Music Artist Jay Allen
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, country artist and philanthropist Jay Allen www.jayallenofficial.com shares how losing his mother to early-onset Alzheimer’s inspired his mission to raise a...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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9:56
SEASON 3 EPISODE 8 | Former NFL Player Dominique Easley
In this episode, Super Bowl champion Dominique Easley discusses his mission to promote mental health awareness and the power of vulnerability. Easley shares how his own journey inspired his work with Same Here
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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7:25
SEASON 3 EPISODE 7 | Jackie Chang from the NFL
SEASON 3 EPISODE 7 | Jackie Chang from the NFLIn this episode of Vetted Conversations, we talk with Jackie Chang, Director of Media Strategy and Business Development at the NFL, about her path from West Point and Army intelligence to a c...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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9:37
SEASON 3 EPISODE 6 | Daryl Johnston from Fox Sports UFL
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, we talk with Daryl Johnston, Executive VP of Football Operations for the UFL. He shares how spring football is growing and opening doors for athletes to return to the NFL. We also discuss his personal ti...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:55
SEASON 3 EPISODE 4 | Nate Boyer from Merging Vets & Players (MVP)
In this episode, former Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer shares his remarkable journey from military service to the football field, and how both paths ultimately led him to co-found Merging Vets & Players (MVP)—a nonprofit that fosters...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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11:17
SEASON 3 EPISODE 3 | BJ Ganem from Sierra Delta
In this episode, Founder Ben Keiser sits down with Marine veteran BJ Ganem, founder of Sierra Delta, to explore how a bond with a dog helped BJ heal after injury and loss—and sparked his mission to provide every veteran with access to canine co...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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18:08
SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 | NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain for Trackhouse Racing
In this episode, Founder Ben Keiser speaks with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain to discuss racing, farming, and family legacy. Chastain shares insights on the competitive NASCAR points system, reflects on growing up as a watermelon farme...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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9:22
SEASON 3 EPISODE 1 | Dave Woodruff from the Bob Woodruff Foundation
In this episode, Founders Ellen Gustafson and Ben Keiser speak with Dave Woodruff from the Bob Woodruff Foundation to discuss the foundation’s mission and its partnership with the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative, including its presence at th...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:09
Ep. 20: How Arizona and Nevada are preparing for 2024 elections
Bonus episode! With Election Day fast approaching, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of the We the Veterans & Military Families, Ben Keiser, speaks with Arizona Secretaries of State Adrian Fontes and Francisco V. Aguilar to discuss the syst...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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34:33
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Ep. 19: Who are the people running American elections?
With the 2024 elections fast approaching, were focusing this episode on the people who are working hard to make sure America continues to have the safest, most secure, and most accurate elections on the planet. To begin,
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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58:02