Catalyst Comms: Anything & Everything

Joined by Mahmoud Elhag for an exploration into the thing we’ve all joked about doing after a bad Tuesday at the office. He has packed it all up and committed to a one-way ticket to live out a six-month global odyssey.

This isn't just about the Instagram sunsets and the street food tours. We’re diving into the real cost of starting over, the anxiety of hitting 'post' from a hostel in foreign soils, and what happens to your identity when you trade stability for a passport stamp. With a theme of self discovery, we see the courage it takes and a bit of the behind the curtain understanding of fears of the unknown.

First episode, so forgive the audio and the obvious missing voice of my partner in crime Dan Clark.

Follow Mahmoud on instagram at mahmoudsworldtour and stay tuned for part 2 when he is back.

In this episode, we’re stripping off the dress whites and getting into the grit of what it’s actually like to climb the ranks while raising a human alone. We’re sitting down with a retired Senior Chief who spent two decades navigating the relentless tide of the U.S. Navy and the even more unpredictable waters of single motherhood.

From the "bridge" between the pier and the nursery to the moment her two worlds finally collided, she’s sharing the raw, unpolished truth about what it takes to lead at sea while your heart is stationed back on land.

Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at [email protected] and let’s make it happen!

A look into the world of a retired Army Master Sergeant, Mike Dalton. From the discipline of leadership to the joys of being a husband, father, and grandfather. However, it is the story of his fight for his life against Antisynthetase Syndrome (MDA5) and coming out the other side stronger that you don't want to miss.

Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at [email protected] and let’s make it happen!

In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with a veteran and friend Dave Martin, whose journey from the quiet roads of rural Virginia to the high-stakes world of Naval "black ops" has been defined by one constant: Brotherhood.

The title "I Got Your Six" isn't just a military phrase; it's a life philosophy. We explore what it truly means to have—and be—that unwavering support system through the different chapters of life.

Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at [email protected] and let’s make it happen!

After decades of navigating the high seas and the complex hierarchies of the U.S. Navy, two retired officers are trading their gold stripes for studio headphones. But why now?

In this episode, Dan Clark and Phil Petersen break down the "what" and the "why" behind their transition from the wardroom to the airwaves. This isn’t just another military history show; it’s a bridge between the disciplined world of service and the unpredictable reality of civilian life and the personal journey along the way.

"It's not about the destination, it's about the journey!" - Phil

"Keep it real!" - Dan

Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at [email protected] and let’s make it happen!