The Kagan Dunlap Show

Taylor John Smith is an American actor known for his compelling performances in both intense dramas and genre films. Born on May 12, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, he is 30 years old and has built a versatile career showcasing his range across horror, thrillers, military dramas, and television.

Smith discovered acting somewhat by chance at age 16 when he filled in for his younger sister at an acting class. What began as a favor quickly turned into a passion, leading to his screen debut with a small, uncredited role in The Hunger Games (2012). He steadily built momentum with early appearances in films like A Haunted House 2 (2014), Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), and Martyrs (2015), before landing more substantial roles in Wolves (2016) opposite Michael Shannon and the Netflix thriller You Get Me (2017).

More recently, Smith delivered a powerful performance in the intense A24 war film Warfare, directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, further cementing his reputation for tackling physically and emotionally demanding roles. He has also appeared in projects like Shadow in the Cloud and continues to expand his filmography with upcoming films such as Basic and others in development.

With a growing body of work that spans indie dramas, blockbusters, and prestige TV, Taylor John Smith continues to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s most promising leading men.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Taylor John Smith Links:

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Richard Casper is a Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, artist, songwriter, and Co-Founder & Executive Director of CreatiVets.

From battling PTSD after serving in Iraq to discovering healing through art and music, Richard turned his pain into purpose. CreatiVets empowers wounded veterans with trauma and TBI to heal, express, and reconnect through creative programs in art, songwriting, and more.

After nearly losing everything to war trauma, Richard found healing in art and music which eventually led to him building CreatiVets to help thousands of other veterans do the same.

CreatiVets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering wounded, combat veterans to heal through the transformative power of the arts and music. The organization addresses the invisible wounds of war, particularly post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) by providing free, creative outlets for self-expression and storytelling.

What began as a small program serving just nine veterans in its first year has grown significantly. Today, CreatiVets supports more than 1,200 veterans annually across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, with over 4,500 veterans served to date. Its veteran-created songs have collectively surpassed 21 million streams, turning personal stories of struggle into sources of inspiration and connection.

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Richard Casper is a Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, artist, songwriter, and Co-Founder & Executive Director of CreatiVets.

From battling PTSD after serving in Iraq to discovering healing through art and music, Richard turned his pain into purpose. CreatiVets empowers wounded veterans with trauma and TBI to heal, express, and reconnect through creative programs in art, songwriting, and more.

After nearly losing everything to war trauma, Richard found healing in art and music which eventually led to him building CreatiVets to help thousands of other veterans do the same.

CreatiVets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering wounded, combat veterans to heal through the transformative power of the arts and music. The organization addresses the invisible wounds of war, particularly post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) by providing free, creative outlets for self-expression and storytelling.

What began as a small program serving just nine veterans in its first year has grown significantly. Today, CreatiVets supports more than 1,200 veterans annually across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, with over 4,500 veterans served to date. Its veteran-created songs have collectively surpassed 21 million streams, turning personal stories of struggle into sources of inspiration and connection.

Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/

Read Choi is an American actor, former U.S. Navy Sailor and comedian born in February of 1996 to Chinese-Korean parents. In addition to the development of his acting career, he amassed over 11 million followers on social platforms through his engaging skits and stories about his faith.

With millions of followers across social media, Read has built a massive platform by blending sharp humor with bold, unapologetic faith. From his early days acting in Dhar Mann videos to becoming a viral sensation for his skits that challenge culture, sin, and modern hypocrisy, Read’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

In our conversation, Read opens up about his faith journey, the challenges of sudden fame, facing backlash and cancel culture, and what it really means to live as a Christian in the spotlight. He shares raw stories of temptation, redemption, and leaning on God’s grace through it all, describing his life as “a case study of God’s grace.”

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Read Choi is an American actor, former U.S. Navy Sailor and comedian born in February of 1996 to Chinese-Korean parents. In addition to the development of his acting career, he amassed over 11 million followers on social platforms through his engaging skits and stories about his faith.With millions of followers across social media, Read has built a massive platform by blending sharp humor with bold, unapologetic faith. From his early days acting in Dhar Mann videos to becoming a viral sensation for his skits that challenge culture, sin, and modern hypocrisy, Read’s journey has been anything but ordinary.In our conversation, Read opens up about his faith journey, the challenges of sudden fame, facing backlash and cancel culture, and what it really means to live as a Christian in the spotlight. He shares raw stories of temptation, redemption, and leaning on God’s grace through it all, describing his life as “a case study of God’s grace.”Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Read Choi Links:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@readchoiInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/readchoi/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Read-Choi-100063626494431/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@readchoi

The Marine Corps has officially announced the inaugural Gunnery Sergeant Jeffrey E. Bohr Trophy for Outstanding Leadership.This prestigious new award honors the legacy of Silver Star recipient GySgt Jeffrey E. Bohr, who was KIA in northern Baghdad, Iraq, while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, on April 10, 2003. It recognizes the Marine Corps' most outstanding infantry leaders, Staff Sergeants and Gunnery Sergeants (MOS 0369) serving in Infantry Battalions or Littoral Combat Teams.This is the first year this award has been offered.This Award is offered to Active Duty 0369 Marines in key leadership billets such as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Company Operations Chief, Weapons Company Section Leader, and similar unit leader positions. Posthumous nominations are also authorized.What it takes to win:Nominees must exemplify bold leadership, wise judgment, dedication to duty, genuine concern for their Marines, and the ability to build strong esprit de corps, setting the standard that others strive to emulate.The Men participating in this Interview Each served with GySgt Jeffrey E. Bohr during this deployment. Their names are:Major General Frederick Padilla (retired): Served as the 1/5 Battalion Commander During this Deployment.SgtMaj James Green (retired): Served as Company A, Company First Sergeant During This Deployment.CWO3 Gunner Aaron Agee: Served as a Rifleman in Company A during this deployment.Liam Bonner: Served as The Company Police Sergeant, Company A during this deployment.In Memory of GySgt Jeffrey E. BohrPlease leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/

The Marine Corps has officially announced the inaugural Gunnery Sergeant Jeffrey E. Bohr Trophy for Outstanding Leadership.

This prestigious new award honors the legacy of Silver Star recipient GySgt Jeffrey E. Bohr, who was KIA in northern Baghdad, Iraq, while serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, on April 10, 2003. It recognizes the Marine Corps' most outstanding infantry leaders, Staff Sergeants and Gunnery Sergeants (MOS 0369) serving in Infantry Battalions or Littoral Combat Teams.

This is the first year this award has been offered.

This Award is offered to Active Duty 0369 Marines in key leadership billets such as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Company Operations Chief, Weapons Company Section Leader, and similar unit leader positions. Posthumous nominations are also authorized.

What it takes to win:

Nominees must exemplify bold leadership, wise judgment, dedication to duty, genuine concern for their Marines, and the ability to build strong esprit de corps, setting the standard that others strive to emulate.

The Men participating in this Interview Each served with GySgt Jeffrey E. Bohr during this deployment. Their names are:

Major General Frederick Padilla (retired): Served as the 1/5 Battalion Commander During this Deployment.

SgtMaj James Green (retired): Served as Company A, Company First Sergeant During This Deployment.

CWO3 Gunner Aaron Agee: Served as a Rifleman in Company A during this deployment.

Liam Bonner: Served as The Company Police Sergeant, Company A during this deployment.

In Memory of GySgt Jeffrey E. BohrPlease leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/

Major James Capers Jr. Legendary Force Recon Marine, Vietnam Hero & the Long Fight for the Medal of Honor.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., a true American hero and trailblazer. One of the first African American officers in The Marine Force Reconnaissance Teams, Major Capers led over 60 covert long-range reconnaissance patrols in Vietnam. He survived devastating wounds, including multiple gunshots, over 17 pieces of shrapnel, and a broken leg, while refusing to quit command during a brutal 1967 ambush near Phu Loc.

His actions saved every member of his team, Team Broadminded, and embodied the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.

For nearly six decades, Major Capers’ extraordinary valor went unrecognized at the nation’s highest level. After the battle, the Commanding General intended to recommend him for the Medal of Honor, but that paperwork was lost forever when the General was killed in a helicopter crash. Instead of the Medal of Honor, he received a Bronze Star.

Now, thanks to years of advocacy, Congressman Ralph Norman’s bill H.R. 3377 written to authorize President Trump to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor, has passed both the House and Senate and was signed into Law By The President of The United States on March 26th 2026, finally bringing long-overdue justice to this American legend.

Major Capers opens up about breaking racial barriers in the Marines, leadership under fire, the brutal realities of combat, and his unbreakable bond with his men. He also shares inspiring lessons on resilience, faith, and legacy.

Major Capers story is one that embodies courage, sacrifice, and the stories of those who served.

Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/

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Major James Capers Jr. Legendary Force Recon Marine, Vietnam Hero & the Long Fight for the Medal of Honor.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., a true American hero and trailblazer. One of the first African American officers in The Marine Force Reconnaissance Teams, Major Capers led over 60 covert long-range reconnaissance patrols in Vietnam. He survived devastating wounds, including multiple gunshots, over 17 pieces of shrapnel, and a broken leg, while refusing to quit command during a brutal 1967 ambush near Phu Loc. His actions saved every member of his team, Team Broadminded, and embodied the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.For nearly six decades, Major Capers’ extraordinary valor went unrecognized at the nation’s highest level. After the battle, the Commanding General intended to recommend him for the Medal of Honor, but that paperwork was lost forever when the General was killed in a helicopter crash. Instead of the Medal of Honor, he received a Bronze Star. Now, thanks to years of advocacy, Congressman Ralph Norman’s bill H.R. 3377 written to authorize President Trump to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor, has passed both the House and Senate and was signed into Law By The President of The United States on March 26th 2026, finally bringing long-overdue justice to this American legend.Major Capers opens up about breaking racial barriers in the Marines, leadership under fire, the brutal realities of combat, and his unbreakable bond with his men. He also shares inspiring lessons on resilience, faith, and legacy.Major Capers story is one that embodies courage, sacrifice, and the stories of those who served.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Major Capers Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/major_james_capers_jr/

Charles Johnson is currently an aeronautical design engineer. During his eight-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps (2009–2017), he served as a mortarman, completingfive deployments throughout Afghanistan and Southeast Asia. He now applies the same focus and analytical rigor required for ballistics and field operations to the technical challenges of modern aeronautical design, supported by his degree in mechanicalengineering.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Charles Johnson Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charlesj0341/