Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show
Welcome to Not Special with Herb & Corrie Thompson
Real people. Real stories. Real growth.
Join Herb, a Green Beret, and Corrie Thompson, his less hairy half, as they sit down with special guests — from veterans, leaders, and everyday people who’ve faced extraordinary challenges.
Each episode of Not Special explores what it means to be human — to face fear, lead through change, and find purpose in the in life. You’ll hear unfiltered conversations about resilience, mindset, leadership, and authenticity — the kind of wisdom that helps you get unstuck and start living with more courage and clarity.
💬 Honest conversations that make you laugh, think, and feel.
💡 Lessons on overcoming fear, embracing failure, and leading with heart.
🔥 Motivation for anyone chasing purpose, growth, or a fresh start.
🎧 New episodes every Thursday — subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a story that might just change the way you see yourself.
Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show
Latest Episodes
She Ran CIA Operations. He Led Navy SEALs. Their Story Is Unreal | Karen Schaefer and John Burnham Interview
In this episode of Not Special, Karen and John share what it was really like inside the CIA, SEAL Team 6, Afghanistan, and the mission environment that led to the Osama bin Laden raid.Karen spent 26 years serving as a CIA operations offi...
Navy EOD Operator Tells the Truth About War, Fear & Brotherhood | Pat McKenna Interview
Pat McKenna joins the Not Special Show with Herb and Corrie Thompson for a raw, unfiltered conversation about Navy EOD, war stories, overcoming adversity, mental toughness, and the journey from a troubled childhood to becoming an ...
From Immigrant Kid to 48-Hour Jiu-Jitsu World Record Attempt 🇺🇸 | Charles Gomes Interview
What kind of person pushes their body to the edge for 48 straight hours with no sleep and no quitting?Meet the inspirational Charles Gomes — Navy veteran, Brazilian immigrant, jiu-jitsu black belt, and a man on a mission far bigge...
The “Broken Veteran” Lie Needs to End (What They’re Not Telling You) | Kevin Schmiegel Interview
The idea that veterans come home “broken” is everywhere but it’s not the full story.In this episode, Marine veteran and nonprofit leader Kevin Schmiegel shares his journey from service to leadership, through personal struggle, and ultima...
The Story of a Soldier Who Saved His Team in Ramadi | Dan Pinion Interview
In this episode of Not Special, we sit down with a retired Command Sergeant Major to unpack one of the most powerful and overlooked stories from the war in Ramadi.What begins as a conversation about leadership quickly becomes so...