On this episode I talk with my dad about a business venture and his new podcast, Be Ready Always. His first episode is live and available on the same streaming platforms where you find The Stage.

This episode we celebrate the Marine Corps birthday, I thought about this one a lot, maybe too much. As soon as I started I was hit with a wall of anxiety! It's not what I wanted it to be but it rarely goes as planned here on The Stage. Happy birthday Marines, wherever you may be.

This episode I talk with Royce Young who I served with in the Marine Corps. We talk about our days in Okinawa and the many Marines we spent time with. Lots of laughs were had over this weekend. I really appreciate Royce coming to visit and hanging out in studio for a few days. There were a lot of people here for this one so you will hear some outside noise.

This episode we talk about the trip across the country to California, it was a very interesting trip! Its been difficult to get all our schedules on the same page for this one. Thank you Dusty, Jessica, Justin, and Rickey for working with me. I'd travel across the country with you all any time.

This episode I talk about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, of course there are cat problems in the beginning.....that's my life so hang past that.

In this episode I talk with one of the Very Few The Very Proud, Mellissa Whitaker. Mellissa was stationed in Okinawa at the same time I was and was also an MP. The most memories I have of her was when she was an accident investigator, because we always worked on different bases. One thing I can tell you about this Marine was when she showed up you knew immediately she was there for a reason and she always got the job done proficiently, in my opinion the world would be a better place with more people like this outstanding woman. Mellissa was an outstanding Marine I have no doubt the Corps misses her leadership. I hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did listening back to it.

This episode I talk with Justin Osterberg while in sunny San Diego. Justin is my Marine brother and worked on what I consider is the greatest police shift I've ever worked, military or civilian. The guy has a heart of gold (pun intended) but id also go to war with him anytime anywhere. He's been a great asset to our country for many years and we are indebted to him many times over. Thank your Justin and Jessica for your dedicated service, lets drive across the country together some time.

This is a solo episode where I talk about the one-year anniversary of The Stage and briefly about our trip to California. This year wouldn't have been possible without all of you, thank you so much for your support and believing in me.

First, I'd like to say I made a mistake when giving gifts, I didn't say Seth Kirkendall. I said the same name twice and I regret that. Seth was the first one to be on board when I ask Marines if they wanted to contribute. Seth, I owe you one. Second, I'd like to say when Marines get together the booze normally flows.

Now to the good part, this episode I talk with Anthony Hernandez (Herbobdez). We talk about his up bringing, his time in the Corps, and his retirement. I want to say it's hard to put into words how much this Marine means to me but that isn't true, it's impossible. He gives me a lot of credit for his career, but really, he made me a better leader as junior Marine. The way he treats people is something I've tried to carry with me my entire life. The Kinser County (aka Dirty South) Marines are very proud of you and proud to have been part of your life. I hope you all enjoy this episode with one the best men I've ever met.

You read that title correctly, this is the last episode....of July. Sorry I had to peek your interest, this is the last episode until I get back from California the first week of august so we will probably be a week or two late. This episode I talk about the California trip, things I hate at check outs of stores, and friend who always grosses me out. I'm hoping to get a ton of content from this trip so be on the lookout, thank you all for listening and believing in me.