On tonight's episode I had the privilege of catching up with an old friend Mike Pinkul. I genuinely enjoyed the conversation and it has been far too long since we have talked. Mike talks about having a grand mal seizure that is believed to be caused by his tbi. How eye opening and life changing that event has been for himself and his family. He talks about some of his combat stories and getting blown up. Mike preaches how important it is to get yourself checked out and to take care of y...

On tonights episode I had the privilege to talk to SGT Quintanilla. We talked about how once you start a family, you need to learn how to set new boundaries with your parents and put your spouse and kids first. SGT Quintanilla even opened up the pain and suffering him and his family experienced from witnessing the fall out between is Mother and Father. We even talked about how different weather and climates affects your mental health. As well as his real estate adventures. Tune in to hear the...

On this episode of MVGA Podcast I had the privilege to talk to CPL. Caraisco, a fellow Marine. We talked about how he got a "kick to the teeth" and went from being a lifer to in a blink of an eye getting medically retired and pretty much forced out of active duty. We talked about everyone having a North Star, and that everyones North Star is not the same. We also discussed how an LT. with a map and a radio is never a good sign, and he wouldn't be able to find North even if he was standing on ...

On tonight's episode I had the opportunity to talk with newly retired SSGT Agundez. First and foremost congratulations on retirement SSGT! SSGT Agundez and I talked about his brutally honest insightfulness on the Marine Corps throughout his 20 years. He talks about his worst case of hazing he encountered. He talks about the fuckery that is in the Marine Corps. Tune in to hear why he feels bitter after 20 years. This was another great podcast that you just have to listen to! Again congra...

Tonight's episode I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with CPL Chwaszczewski. We talked about how he still enforces field day at his house even after being out for over three years now. CPL Chwaszczewski really opened up about his struggle after getting out of the Marines which even included a suicide attempt. He talks about his therapy and the positive ways he copes to deal with his PTSD and trauma. CPL Chwaszczewski, I just want to say thank you for truly opening up, speaking freely ...

On tonight's episode I had the opportunity to talk to CPL Brooks. CPL Brooks is a fellow Marine and Combat Engineer. I am truly grateful for Brooks, and owe him a huge thank you. While I was MIA he continuously to reach out and ask me to do a podcast with him. In our podcast we spoke about being sober. How the Military can be considered a narcissists. As well as, how he was able to turn his life around since he's been out. Tune in to hear all that and more! /m,Support the showSponsors: A...

Okay As promised in episode 1, I am sharing the podcast I did with Scott Deluzio. I had the honor of being on his Drive On podcast back in March of this year. This was my first time being on someone else's podcast. Please give it a listen and check out his Instagram and his story! Scott, thank you again for having me on your podcast!Support the showSponsors: Arizona OrganixTRC - Total Roofing and ConstructionInstagram: jmachpodcast

Happy Veterans Day everyone. Let me start off by saying I'm back and season two is live. This episode explains where I have been and why I have been MIA since my last podcast. It was hard for me tell my store and I have so much more to tell. Which I am sure will come out more throughout the season. This season I will be posting on the 1st and 15th of every month just like payday! In this episode I mentioned Scott Deluzio at the drive on podcast. You can find him on instagram @driveonpodcast o...

Today’s on MVGA podcast I had a chance to catch up with SGT. Martinez. Martinez spent four years in the United States Marine Corps, and went on two combat deployments.In this episode Martinez talks about how his son is the reason he joined the Marine Corps. He also talks about some struggles he faced why transitioning out and why he chooses family over everything. I love you brother, keep your head held high, and keeping moving forward. You are a good man but a great father, be proud of yours...

Today on MVGA podcast I had a great conversation with SPC Ramsey. Ramsey served for three years in the Wyoming National Guard.In this episode Ramsey opens up about his depression. How and why he became sober. He speaks about how he copes with it and how he stays sober. I am personally proud of this man for his achievements in life, and how far he has came. Keep up the good work brother and I’m always here if you need me @colbias_gainter #mvga #makeveteransgreatagain #veterans...