The Vanguard Wall Podcast
The Vanguard Wall Podcast bridges the gap as a fortress of strength and resilience, where modern-day warriors—veterans, law enforcement, and those forged in adversity—share their untold stories of bravery, discipline, mental health, perserverance and personal triumph. Each episode is a shield wall, defending the spirit of honor, courage, and brotherhood that binds warriors across time.
Episodes
46 episodes
EP 35: From Selling Plasma to 8 Figures: Marine Vet Johnny Raushi's American Comeback
Marine vet Johnny Raushi joined the Corps at 17 for a free skateboard sticker. Four years later he came home broke, picked up change in a gas station parking lot, and sold his plasma twice a week to fund the first batches of a pomade he was per...
EP 34: The Last Plane Out of Kabul: Air Mission Commander Reveals What Really Happened | Col(r) Alex Pelbath
The last C-17 lifted off Kabul's runway at 11:59 PM on August 30, 2021. The man who gave the order — and made the radio call "Math Safe" that officially ended America's longest war — tells the full story for the first time.Colonel Alex ...
Ep 33: They Said "We've Been Fine Without You." He Proved Them Wrong. | Dr. Nick Barringer
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Ep 32: MACV-SOG | How One Man Built the Most Dangerous Training Program in Vietnam | Travis Mills
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Ep 31: Kyle Steiner: Korengal Survivor, Green Beret, and the Fight to Be a Good Father
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Ep 30 Part 2: He Survived Fallujah… Then Walked Away From Everything | Eric Shelvy
He fought in Fallujah at 21. He carried a diplomatic passport in Moscow. He investigated explosives for the ATF. And then he walked away from all of it — sold his house, pulled his kids out of school, flew to Panama, and bought a sailboat.<...
Ep 30 Part 1: He Refused to Be Put in a Box | Marine, Diplomat, Then Gone | Eric Shelvy
On November 22nd, 2004, a photograph appeared on the cover of Time Magazine — a young Marine, 21 years old, face locked in a primal scream in the middle of the push on Fallujah, Iraq. That Marine was Eric Shelvy. And if you think you know where...
EP 29: From Failing Middle School to Special Forces Commander | LTC Chane Jackson
Chane Jackson was told he'd never make it past eighth grade. A teacher gave him an "H" on a paper because an F wasn't low enough. He never made honor roll once.Fast forward: West Point graduate. 75th Ranger Regiment. Green Beret commander. Five...
Ep 28: Special Forces Officer Reveals Why He Chose Seminary Over the Military | Evan Perperis
What does it take to go from a self-described "nerdy drama club kid" to leading Green Beret teams in Iraq? And what kind of man walks away from a 20-year Special Forces career to pursue seminary? This is the story of Major Evan Perperis.Evan sp...
EP 27: Navy Veteran Opens Up About Depression, Faith & Hollywood | Cody Bobay
🔥 This is the story Hollywood doesn't want you to hear.Cody Bobay went from being an alcoholic 13-year-old in a broken home to encountering God in a Navy barracks—and his entire life changed in ONE SECOND. Now he's fighting to take back...
Ep 26: Breaking Addiction & Building Desert Plunge: Matt Kuiper's Recovery Journey
What do you do when you've lost everything—your family, your future, your will to live? For Matt Kuiper, founder of Desert Plunge, the answer came in the form of 38-degree water. This is the story of a man who went from two DUIs and jail time t...
EP 25 Part 2: CIA Operator: The Sacrifices Nobody Talks About | Bob "Ninja" Porras Interview
Bob Porras served 20 years in Delta Force before joining the CIA's Global Response Staff, where he spent another decade protecting intelligence operations in the world's most dangerous places. In this conversation, Bob shares the reality behind...
EP 25 Part 1: From Engineer to Delta Force: The Untold Journey Nobody Expected | Bob "Ninja" Porras
Few operators earn the right to walk away from Delta Force on their own terms. Bob "Ninja" Porras did exactly that—after building a legendary career from nothing.This episode covers Bob's journey from Los Angeles to becoming one of Delt...
Ep 24 Part 2: There's People Who Need You That Haven't Met You Yet" - Ranger CSM Michael Burke on His Darkest Day & Recovery
From a 12-year-old kid in Montana wearing hand-me-downs to Command Sergeant Major—this is the story of what happens when you almost lose everything, and the fallen hero who saved you one last time.Command Sergeant Major Michael Bu...
EP 24 Part 1: I Almost Quit Rangers... Until This Delta Operator Changed Everything | CSM Michael Burke
A 16-year-old mom. No father. A troubled Montana kid who didn't fit anywhere. Three days after graduation, he shipped out to become an Army Ranger—and almost quit before the war even started.Retired Command Sergeant Major Mike Burke tak...
7 of 7 | Kevin Robbins | From Detroit Streets to Green Beret: CSM Robbins Honors MSG Gregory Trent
The Vanguard Wall Podcast Presents: The Quiet Professional - The MSG Gregory Trent Series (Final Episode)In this emotional series finale, Command Sergeant Major Kevin Robbins (ODA 3422) shares his perspective as a member of the sister t...
6 of 7 | Mike Swenson | Green Beret Warrant Officer Reveals What Really Happened When His Brother Was Shot in Afghanistan
🎯 THE UNTOLD STORY FROM THE BATTLEFIELDFormer Green Beret Warrant Officer Mike Swenson breaks his silence about one of the most devastating days in Special Operations history. On July 31st, 2012, his team leader and brother-in-arms Master S...
5 of 7 | Dovid Berg | Green Beret Fights to Save Brother-in-Arms During Ambush
🎖️ BROTHERHOOD BEYOND DEATH 🎖️When Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in Afghanistan in 2012, his teammate Dovid risked everything to save him. What happened next will restore your faith in American heroes.This is the untold...
EP 23: From Green Beret to Wildlife Warrior: British Vet Trades Iraq Combat for African Bush Survival | Kevin Garrad
This Episode is sponsored byDr Taylor BosleyPrecision Wellness GroupFull Hormone Optimizationhttps://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/contactMention Vanguard20 for 20% off initial consultationA British kid lands in...
4 of 7 | CSM David Waldo | The Green Beret Who Broke the Internet Opens Up: CSM David Waldo's Most Raw Interview Yet
🎖️ The voice you've heard across the internet. The heart you've never seen.Command Sergeant Major David Waldo - the top enlisted leader overseeing ALL five active duty Green Beret groups and two National Guard groups - delivers his most pow...
3 of 7 | Carl Hoover | Special Forces Medic Couldn't Save His Best Friend - The Day Everything Changed
🎖️ THE HARDEST STORY A SPECIAL FORCES MEDIC EVER HAD TO TELLCarl Hoover was the Team Sergeant and Special Forces medic who held his dying teammate in his arms. Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was shot in the head during a firefight in Afghani...
2 of 7 | Tim Bostion | Green Beret's Promise: A Warrior's Ultimate Tribute
Episode 2 of 7 in the series of The Quiet Professional: The Master Sergeant Gregory Trent StoryIn this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Tim Bostion, best friend and teammate of Master Gregory Trent, as he shares intimate stories ...
1 of 7 | Dave Coulombe | Green Beret Captain Reveals What Happened When His Soldier Was Shot in Afghanistan
LTC Dave Coulombe (then Captain) commanded ODA 3424 when Master Sergeant Gregory Trent was fatally wounded in Afghanistan on July 31, 2012. In this exclusive interview, Captain Coulombe reveals the untold story of leading an elite Special Force...
EP 22: From Combat to Faith: Night Stalker Pilot's PTSD Breakthrough with Ibogaine | Greg Gravy Coker
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EP 21: Marine Who Survived the UNTHINKABLE Reveals "Quit Proof" System That Changes EVERYTHING| Tom Jones
This is the most powerful story you'll ever hear! Tom Jones went from abused ward of the state to 7x Muay Thai World Champion, Marine Corps Honor Graduate, and author of "Becoming Quit Proof." His childhood trauma would break most people - but ...