On this episode of My Podcast Story, I sat down with Scott DeLuzio, an Army veteran and the host of the Drive On Podcast. Scott shared how he turned personal tragedy and his own struggles after combat into a mission to help fellow veterans feel seen, supported, and connected. From humble beginnings to building a show that's helped countless listeners, Scott proves that passion and purpose are worth more than the numbers. If you want to hear how podcasting can truly change lives—starting with your own—don’t miss this conversation!

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Chapters

00:00 - “If I Can Help Just One Person…”

01:19 - Drive On Podcast: Born From Grief and Purpose

03:04 - Survivor’s Guilt and the Spark to Serve

04:31 - Why I Chose Podcasting Over Everything Else

06:00 - From Rookie Mistakes to Six Years Strong

07:53 - Going from Audio to Video: Behind My Shift

08:53 - The YouTube Dilemma: Mistakes and Second Chances

09:59 - Learning on the Fly: My First Episodes Flopped

11:12 - The Power of “Drive On” and Its Hidden Meaning

12:03 - Passion vs. Profit: My Honest Money Answer

13:49 - Secret Plans: Courses, Books, and What’s Next

15:07 - My Veteran Podcast Studio Setup Revealed

18:53 - Progress and Pain: Has Podcasting Helped?

19:54 - The Messages That Stopped Me from Quitting

21:05 - “I Wish My Podcast Didn’t Need to Exist”

22:47 - Sharing the Mission: When Other Shows Aren’t Competition

24:05 - The Fan Message That Changed Everything

26:13 - I’m Not an Extrovert—But Podcasting Changed Me

29:51 - Broadening Horizons: Global Stories and Shifting Beliefs

31:27 - Unexpected Therapy: The Healing Side of Podcasting

32:05 - Ever Gotten in Trouble? The Untold Stories

34:10 - Facing Podcasting Fears and First-Time Doubts

36:34 - This Broke My Podcast: My Cringiest Mistake

41:23 - Why I Refused to Quit (And Almost Did)

43:56 - The Shocking Truth About Podcast Download Numbers

48:39 - If 200 People Listen, You’ve Filled a Room

53:05 - Why Podcasting Made Me a Better Dad

55:56 - The Unfiltered Truth for New Podcasters