On this episode, Izzy and Mike talk about several comments that the listeners and viewers of the Regular G.I. Joe podcast provided for Izzy and Mike to answer. Our fan base provided great questions for Izzy and Mike to answer and put us on the spot. Definitely check out Izzy and Mike responses and please keep the questions/comments coming and we will make sure to provide answers in our episodes. You won’t hurt Izzy or Mike feelings with your comments/questions. We always look forward to reading all your input. We at the Regular G.I. Joe appreciate you all. #question #veteranpodcast #comedy

On this episode, Izzy and Mike share their inputs on how people need to manifest what they want out of life into reality, but it takes the effort and commitment from within to achieve your goals. People tend to be jealous of others’ wealth or lavish lifestyle but are not doing anything within their own lives to be at that status as well. People are millionaires not from being laissez-faire but exerting themselves to go beyond their expectations. The outlook needs to be more futuristic than just clocking in and clocking out. The one advice that mike and Izzy can give you is that you know yourself better than anyone else, no one can tell you any different. As Mike stated, sometimes you just need to pick a small goal to achieve and then work your way up to bigger goals. At times not everyone will stay on a rigid schedule because things could come into play like being sick, yes people Mike was sick for two days. People need to understand that you can always improve your life, try to exceed your standards, don’t just be complacent about what you are comfortable with, try to challenge yourself. Mike and Izzy like to share motivational insights, and this applies to veterans. Veterans need to break away from letting the term “veteran” hold them back. Mike and Izzy are veterans themselves and want to showcase that life after the military can go on, don’t let the adjustment from military life to civilian life dictate why veterans can’t progress with life. That is why Izzy and Mike conduct veteran spotlights on the podcast to show other veterans that you can be successful in life.  #veteranpodcast #veteranmotivation #motivation

On this episode, Mike talks about how additional duties in the Air Force helped him to gain skillsets, for instance at Mike job, he deals with a lot of administration work that the Air Force helped him with that he can put to use in the civilian world. Surprisingly, a lot of civilians don’t have any administration skills such as in working with organizations, calendar invites, or with excel. Mike shares that he will be running 2 miles on a daily basis to help raise money for a non-profit organization that helps veterans. Though it causes pain in his body, especially his old man knees, the reward in helping this non-profit is the motivation. Mike goes into detail as to the therapy the non-profit provides for veterans. Mike and Izzy share their insights into the road rage they experience, Mike road rage in Texas and Izzy road rage in Florida. Floridians don’t believe in turn signals, a lot of switching lanes are based on assumption. Mike shares that the technique of breathing does assist with calming the mind and reduce stressors. Also, mike does meditation to give affirmations of what he believes of who he is and goes take on the world. Izzy and Mike talk about the concept of giving affirmations to the universe, but it takes giving all your effort to bring them to fruition. #patriotchallenge #motivation #veteranpodcast

On this episode, Call Izzy Pablo Escobar…Izzy shares his experience of going through TSA at the Santiago, Dominican Republic, airport with a duffel bag full of medicine for other veterans. Of course, Izzy luggage got selected for inspection, but fortunately of being a veteran they waved him through. Of course, Mike felt that this was a dumb move and for Izzy to never ever do it again. Next stop was at customs at the U.S., and after Izzy explains to the customs agent the purpose of his visit was for visiting the VA clinic, the customs agent decides to turn off her light and have a 30-minute conversation of how to get her husband from 90% to a 100%. No one believed Izzy of there being a veteran clinic in the Dominican Republic. Izzy provides a hysterical view of a recommendation letter that his nephew wrote at the request of his supervisor. Izzy demanded that his nephew read more books because his writing skills are terrible. #airportsecurity #veteranpodcast #veteran

On this episode, Izzy shares his thoughts that men tend to say sorry, without being sincere or genuine, just to say what their woman wants to hear, this also applies to men, where the women say sorry just because they feel that is what their man wants to hear. Izzy and Mike discuss that as a manager when is enough is enough. Employees were constantly calling for time off because of some sort of excuse. The manager was fed up and decided that if the employees are going to call off, they need to show proof. In this instance, if your dog died, then the employee better bring the dogs dead body into the office as proof. Some people are losing their damn minds. Mike shares his views on whether that manager was in the right or in the wrong. Izzy and Mike share their outlook on how veterans are hurting trying to get employed and are dealing with numerous rejection emails. Izzy talks about how employees should have an emergency plan, can’t be using “My dog died” excuse card all the time. Always have a plan. Izzy and Mike talk about the longevity of the show SouthPark and how it got away with all the absurdities it had in their episodes. Mike talks about his ventures with being vegan and eating vegan food (clearly, Izzy doesn't know the difference between vegetarian and vegan).  #sayyoursorry #sorrynotsorry #karenstory

On this episode, Izzy shares his adventures in New Jersey, where he and his sister were starving and find a pizza parlor. The first red flag was that as Izzy entered the restaurant Spanish music was playing, next was the hostess along with the rest of the workers were all Hispanics. The pizza was not good at all. Mike shares his experience of eating out with the family and decided on a Mexican restaurant, unlike Izzy, Mike got all the good signs, the workers were Mexican, the servers were Mexican, and the food was great. Mike and Izzy share stories regarding short people, Mike sees them as obnoxious, whereas Izzy sees them as funny individuals. Mike shares that people in the technology world were paying to make themselves taller and were not satisfied with being short. Izzy and Mike talk about why Izzy isn’t married, and Izzy breaks it down as to the reasoning for being single. One thing for sure, Izzy remains consistent. Izzy and Mike talk about the ugliness of divorces. The main point with a divorce is to try to be civil with each other, especially when children are involved. Mike and Izzy share their insight on how women can be vindictive and hold grudges from a divorce or breaking up a relationship. #newjerseypizza #pizza #pizzalover

On this episode, Izzy talks about a saying that was reflected in an episode of our friends’ podcast “Meet The Simmons” that talks about if relationships are not having conversations in the future tense and only in past tense can be detrimental to a relationship. May bring up red flags to both parties to see that they are not being envisioned in a future of being together. Mike and Izzy discuss having trust in a relationship and nourishing the relationship by communicating what is wrong within the relationship. It is imperative to have discussions in regard to things that are affecting the relationship and be able to find a remedy to fix it if the outlook for each other is to be together for the years to come. Neither person can read minds to know something is bothering one another, so speak up before it becomes too late. Mike shares that man are actionable beings, saying I love you is way different from showing how you love them, same concept applies to just saying sorry versus showing why you are sorry. Mike always has to show his sarcasm. Mike and Izzy share their insights as those that use the term life-coach. Izzy discusses that psychiatry and/or psychology are valuable resources to help with peoples’ issues/concerns. Izzy relates this to a scene from the hottest TV show ever “The Sopranos”. Mike shares his biggest issue with therapists is that they never give advice, just continue to compound the questions. Be careful with those therapists that have personal issues, it discredits their credibility. Mike shares his personal experience with the Veterans Affairs dentists and how they Veteran Affairs gave up on his therapy. It explains a lot as to why Mike is the way he is. #mentalhealth #veteranpodcast #mentalhealthawareness

On this episode, Izzy gives gratitude to Argentina for winning the World Cup and acknowledging Messi as the G.O.A.T and winning the only trophy that has eluded him for some time. Izzy rants about how silly it is that people are portraying themselves to be Wednesday, from Addams family, and reenacting the dance that was shown on Netflix, please STOP DOING THE DANCE, YOU ALL LOOK DUMB DOING IT. It seems society gets persuaded so easily and feel it is something that needs to be shown, but it is straight nonsense. Izzy and Mike discuss if divorce rates are higher because of women over 40yrs old and are stay at home moms are more likely to initiate divorce or is divorce higher without it being from women that are stay at home moms. Mike discusses that it is important for men to express to their significant other of how much they are appreciated. Marriage requires two-way communication, and it means to be there for one another. Both should be grateful for what each other contributes to the marriage and the household. At times relationship can lose that spark or not putting time towards each other, so men and women try to make time for just each other, do a date night. Izzy and Mike talk about having communication checks to know if the relationship is in trouble, just trying to visualize for signs to see if the relationship is in trouble can hinder it. #marriagegoals #veteranpodcast #comedy

On this episode, Mike and Izzy talk about how restaurants aren’t always what they seem to be, how did Izzy go into a Panda express and find all the workers to be Hispanics. Mike shares his debacle of dealing with the service in a Panda express. Izzy shares some funny stories regarding people’s comprehension of how the internet works, so hear it here first: IF YOU DON’T HAVE POWER IN YOUR HOUSE, YOUR INTERNET DOES NOT WORK. It is funny how people are so stuck on seeing the Wi-Fi as being more important than not having power to the refrigerator that is going to cause the food to go bad, go figure. Mike shares his story of the breakdown of communication between he and his mom when setting up her internet...It’s a good one. Mike and Izzy give a shoutout to their listeners and viewers to have a happy thanksgiving. Mike and Izzy also share what they are thankful for and Mike talks about how he created a journal that has entries of what he is grateful for. The commonality is that we are grateful for our families, life, and being able to do the things we enjoy doing. It’s the little things that make it all worthwhile. Mike and Izzy talk about what Izzy plans for when he finishes school since he has been out of the matrix for so long. It’s going to be an eye opener for Izzy when that time comes. #comedy #veteranpodcast #veteranhumor

On this episode, Izzy and Mike discuss what they undergo to prepare and what to expect on Thanksgiving. Izzy and Mike share how each of them spent thanksgiving. Izzy shares his views of not wanting to be festive anymore, what’s the point. Izzy talks about how many families decorate their homes with various Christmas models of items related to the holiday sea son. Mike talks about how he doesn’t’ even bother with holidays, the only reason the house is decorated is because of the wife. Izzy was close to giving a spoiler alert of who is really Santa Claus. Mike is not very photogenic, for in every picture, Mike never breaks a smile, always serious, sounds like another Grinch to me. Izzy and Mike talk about having a clean home for you never know who will come over, but there are people that have messy homes. Mike shares some real estate horror stories when it comes to selling homes that are in disarray, the key is to take pictures from an angle. Mike shares some tips for those interested in buying a home.#christmasstory #vahomeloan #ruinchristmas