This week, while Scott is performing his one-man play 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express in New York City, he looks back at some powerful moments from the first year of the podcast as he looks towards 2026 and the theme of "The Generosity of Scars."

In this episode are segments from episodes with Retired Green Beret Romy Camargo, country music legend Craig Morgan, Hollywood actor Gary Sinise, and Scott's wife Monty Mann.

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The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

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This week Scott sits down with acclaimed story coach, Michael Davis, who has coached executives, military veterans and TEDx speakers on the way to hone and present their stories for authentic influence...including Scott himself. Together they dive into the power of storytelling in both commercial and personal settings.

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The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

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For the first episode of 2026, Scott sits down with LA-based actor and US Navy Veteran Josh Berduo to talk about the power of the arts on healing.

To find out more about Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret as it tours in 2026, please visit: www.tfpineapple.org

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The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

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This week, to mark the end of 2025, Scott welcomes a very special guest, his bride of 30 years Monty Mann. Not only is she the force behind Scott's work, the mother to three incredible boys, but also serves as the Vice President of Rooftop Leadership and served for decades as a US Army Special Forces wife.

To find out more about the program Monty mentions with Scott called Take the Mic, please visit:
www.rooftopleadership.com/takethemic

The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

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This week Scott sits down (again) in the podcast's first repeat guest with Dr Diego Hernandez, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and coach who has focused on trauma and PTSD. Together they discuss storytelling and the arts as a path towards healing.

To find out more about Doc's work visit: www.docdiego.com

Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers

The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

#storytelling #psychology #arts

This week, Scott looks towards 2026 with the theme "Generosity of Scars" where our stories are served in the service of others, to unite us rather than divide us--where leaders are ok sharing their struggles and scars.

To watch Scott's TEDx talk entitled Generosity of Scars, visit: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM?si=aQmRXYYCWqxjFTm8

To check out Scott's 13-week program he mentions at the end of the episode, please visit: https://scottmann.com/takethemic/

The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

#storytelling #leadership #humanconnection

This week, US Army Green Beret LTC (ret) Scott Mann, who architected the Village Stability Operations program in Afghanistan and founded Operation Pineapple Express to rescue Afghan allies following the catastrophic withdrawal after 20 years of war...responds to the current administration and emerging narrative lumping all Afghan allies and citizens into terrorists.

The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

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This week Scott sits down with CEO of neuroscience company NuCalm, Jim Poole, who has converted decades of clinical science into an easily usable mobile app that helps with stress and sleep management. After decades as a US Army Special Forces officer, the NuCalm app has personally helped Scott navigate the churn and he wanted to present it to the audience for those who may need it.

Find out more about NuCalm at www.nucalm.com

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The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

#mentalhealth #stressmanagement #inspiration

This week Scott sits down with former Division 1 pitcher, Bubba Herrick, who experienced a life-changing event as his heart stopped on the operating table during a routine surgery. His book, Becoming Ready to Die, releases on December 16th and is available for preorder now at the link below:
https://a.co/d/cxGgWk1

To find out more about Bubba's coaching and speaking work please visit: www.bubbaherrick.com

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The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

#neardeathexperience #lifelessons #inspiration

This week Scott sits down with accomplished stage actress and long-time Army Special Operations wife, Stacey Heisler, who plays Lynn Patton in the Task Force Pineapple production of LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret. Her portrayal brings to light the often silent struggles our military families go through while their loved ones are deployed to war.

To find out more about Last Out, please visit www.tfpineapple.org

Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers

The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach.

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