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In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Pendley, 1stSgt USMC (Ret.), to talk about what 23 years in the Marine Corps actually costs a man long after the uniform comes off.

This isn’t a war story podcast.

This is a raw conversation about leadership, identity, injury, survivor’s guilt, purpose, and the internal battles that follow many veterans home after a lifetime of carrying responsibility for others.

Josh opens up about the pressure of leadership, personal struggles after injury and retirement, losing structure and identity outside the Corps, and what rebuilding yourself actually looks like when the mission is over.

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• 23 years of leadership in the United States Marine Corps
• Injury, identity loss, and transition after service
• Survivor’s guilt, accountability, and rebuilding purpose

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Retired Navy SEAL Floyd McLendon Jr returns to the Battle Between Podcast to discuss leadership, public service, and why he believes service didn’t end when the uniform came off — it simply came home.

In this episode, Floyd and Jeff discuss leadership under pressure, restoring trust in local government, the importance of clear governance and communication, and why communities thrive when the right people are in the right seats serving others.

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There’s a quiet war most people never talk about—the fight between comfort and growth, between who you were and who you’re becoming. In this episode my good friend, BJ Harrison breaks down his journey and the discipline, accountability, and internal standards required to move forward when excuses are easier than effort. This isn’t a motivational talk—it’s a grounded conversation about ownership, pressure, and choosing progress when no one is watching. Join us on BJ's journey of the Battle Between Podcast!

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This week on The Battle Between, we sit down with Tracy Lynn Curry, founder of DOC Cares and its flagship initiative, the Dreams Experience Academy. Based in Dallas, the program is dedicated to empowering underserved youth through music, mentorship, and education. Drawing from his own journey of resilience and reinvention, The D.O.C. now focuses on giving the next generation the tools to dream bigger, overcome adversity, and use their voices—literally and figuratively—to change their lives and communities.

Tracy Lynn Curry, better known as The D.O.C., began his influential hip hop career in Dallas with the Fila Fresh Crew before rising to fame on the West Coast alongside Dr. Dre and N.W.A. A gifted writer and lyricist, he played a key role in the formation of Death Row Records and helped shape the sound of West Coast rap. His solo success was tragically cut short in 1989 when a car accident crushed his vocal cords, a consequence of alcohol abuse that also marked the beginning of his battle with addiction. Despite losing his voice, he continued to impact the industry behind the scenes as a writer and mentor.

Join us on this journey as discuss Faith, Foundation, and Recovery with Tracy Lynn Curry.

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This week on The Battle Between, I sit down with my brother Brandon Skinner — not just to share stories, but to unpack the battle-scarred journey that shaped us both.

We’re brothers by blood, but for a long time, we lived in two different worlds. Separated by six years, different paths, and our own personal wars, connecting wasn’t always easy. But now, as grown men with scars and stories, we’ve come to realize that the struggle was the bridge — not the barrier.

This episode is raw, unfiltered, and personal. We talk about the distance, the pain, the healing — and how life’s darkest corners brought us back to each other.

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This week on The Battle Between, we’re joined by a powerhouse of purpose, grit, and transformation—legendary Navy SEAL veteran, speaker, author, and mental conditioning coach, Floyd McClendon Jr.

His journey spans from the South Side of Chicago to global battlefields, boardrooms, and the halls of public office. With 25 years in the U.S. Navy—including 15 as a SEAL—he's faced battles that tested every ounce of resilience, from surviving combat deployments to enduring a life-altering motorcycle accident and the pressures of two U.S. congressional campaigns.

Today, Floyd continues to serve as a city councilman, a student in SMU’s Executive MBA program, and a future law school candidate. He’s also the author of Hard Earned Lessons and Elevate & Empower, with a new solo book dropping in October 2025.

Floyd McLendon Jr consistently shows up with discipline, intention, and unshakable purpose. Buckle up—this story is a battle you won’t want to miss.

"It's not just enough to do it for yourself, we are on this earth to serve."

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This week on The Battle Between, we're joined by a true warrior in every sense of the word. A retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 with 28 years of service, Quint Avenetti brings a lifetime of experience forged through combat, mentorship, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.

From humble beginnings in a small adobe home to leading in some of the Marine Corps most technical and high-pressure domains—targeting, fires, radar, and beyond—he’s lived the full spectrum of what it means to serve with honor.

But beyond the uniform, he’s a husband, a father to three amazing young men, a mentor to veterans and youth alike, a black belt in kickboxing , a published author on leadership, and the proud holder of two U.S. patents.

He’s here not just because he’s accomplished, but because he lives with intentionality, stoicism, and a heart that beats for service. Listen as we dive deep into the power of vision, emotional strength, resilience, and the veteran’s path forward.

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On this episode of The Battle Between, we’re sitting down with Geoffrey Lyons—a fourth-generation Rockwall native, U.S. Army veteran, and unapologetic marketing and sales powerhouse.

Geoff brings his signature bold energy and passion for service, shaped by some of life’s fiercest battles—from surviving 33 days in the hospital with COVID to pushing through the pain of shingles while deployed in Syria with Special Operations Forces.

He’s gone from slinging VHS tapes at Blockbuster to becoming a top 1% real estate producer in North Texas. He’s a guy who’s danced with death, chased down terrorists, and still somehow found time to master Guitar Hero and balance a soccer ball on his bald dome.

Geoff is here because he believes in what we’re building and wants to pour value into this community—sharing lessons from the trenches of life, war, business, and personal growth.

Follow Geoff on all platforms @TheGeoffreyLyons—you’ll want to keep up.

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This week on The Battle Between, we sit down with an extraordinary guest whose journey is nothing short of powerful. Rick Johnson, a man who’s battled addiction, ran away from home at 16, and turned his life around to become a top-producing real estate consultant and a dedicated mentor. With 32 years of sobriety under his belt, Rick brings raw honesty and lived experience to the mic—sharing not just his past as a punk rocker and Army medic, but his purpose: to tell his story in hopes it might help—or even save—someone else.

From serving on boards of major charities to emceeing high-profile galas and even qualifying as an alternate for the U.S. Open in golf, Rick has channeled his life lessons into impact, leadership, and service. Tune in to hear how a “real knucklehead” became a force for good, proving that the battles we fight can lead to incredible victories. You can connect with Rick on Instagram at⁠ @cdmrick62⁠.

"What if you had a great life, and didn't know it?"

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