Semper Sometimes

Great Episode alongside Mac from Leatherneckforlife and the podcast Outside the Wire. Like many guests before Benny met Mac on Instagram and invited him on the podcast. You can see the camaraderie and the brotherhood connection immediately these two devil dogs discuss a wide range of topics on this episode. From transitioning out of the Marine Corps to Marriage. We discuss ptsd and mental health as well. Great episode full of transparency. Please join us as we talk about the problems plaguing out communities.  

Welcome to another Episode of Enduring the SUC with Benny. Benny has a long talk with Tony about his current tour of Recruiting Duty. They discuss the ups and downs about the duty. A few tangents happen so be aware. Benny tells the story of why he didn't become an 8412. This was an awesome time and great discussion hope this episode finds you well and some how aids in your time on the streets. Tony will return for a follow on episode. 

Benny talks with Marine Corps Veteran and podcaster Brian Basho from I Got Your 6 Podcast. Benny dives into the life of Basho. We discuss why he chose to become a Marine and how his transition out was like. He dealt with a lot of addiction and we speak about his path out of it. We talk about his podcast and how he uses it as a way to reach others. He also uses it as a way to help himself through daily thoughts and battles. We all face battles but we must not face them alone. Find a battle buddy and find a group of like minded people. We are here to help one another and save one life at a time. If you need a place to call home follow our adventures through podcasting. 

Benny talks with retired MSgt Keith Obrien about his 27 years of service. He spent nearly 20 of those years on Recruiting. We discuss everything from marriage to battle rhythm. He talks about separation from his family and his experience through all billets. We speak about accountability on every level and the good idea fairy. Join us as we talk about the duty as a whole. 

Benny discusses Robin Griffiths Book called Burned in Babylon. They discuss his time in the Marine Corps and Deployment to Iraq which led to him become wounded. He eventually was medically separated from The Marine Corps. Years later he felt the calling to write a book about his adventure in the Marine Corps. He  writes poetry as a way to express himself and wanted to give his family something. He is a talented writer and speaker. We also speak about several other topics in this episodes. The book can be purchased on Amazon.

LETS GO! BENNY GOES OFF. Stop being insane. Stop making phone calls just to make phone calls. Be a sniper not a machine gunner. Be precise and have a plan. Think quality not quantity. Make quality phone calls. Be intentional and deliberate. Have a purpose and have a plan. Stop shooting from the hip and just making tc's to make tc's. Stop calling the same list at garbage times. Use the list scheduling card to keep an accurate record.

Benny speaks with SgtMaj James Cabarrus about Marine Corps Recruiting Duty. They discuss the morale of an RS and how to maintain it as best as possible. They discuss "synergy" and the importance of including the spouse in the mix. We often don't take care of our families enough and they lack the understanding of the duty. We need to be much more transparent with the spouses and help with transition from the fleet to recruiting duty. A lot of topics are discussed throughout the episode.

Benny has the amazing privilege of interviewing his new friend and mentor The Marine Rapper Raymond Lott. He has changed Bennys life is the short time they have known each other. If you have heard his music I am sure he has changed your life for the better the impact this man has had on the Veteran Community and the world is unreal. Go listen to his new album after this interview. Ensure you buy the album to continue to support him hitting #1 on the hiphop charts! In this episode we discuss his music and how he became TMR! You can purchase the album on Itunes through the Itunes Store!