In this episode, we get to eagerly listen in as Scott Brown and Donnie Reis share the story of how War Hippies came together, sparked by a mutual interest in supporting veteran-owned businesses. The conversation shifts towards a discussion about veterans and their experiences, including the challenges they face during service and the stigma surrounding PTSD. This episode highlights the highly employable skills that veterans possess and emphasizes the importance of executives understanding their unique experiences. The interview concludes with the guests sharing views on politics and desire for a hands-off approach to certain issues.

KEY POINTS: 

• The interview starts with the host asking the guest some light-hearted questions.
• The questions are about the guest's preferences, including whether he prefers pork or beef, Spider-Man or Batman, and wine or whiskey.
• Scott reveals that he prefers beef, Batman, dining out, tea, wine, and no beans in his chili.
• The story of how War Hippies came to be
• Donnie explains that he met Scott, a few years ago at a video shoot for another artist.
• During the pandemic, Donnie messaged Scott about supporting veteran-owned businesses, and they ended up meeting up at the his studio in Nashville.
• They started hanging out and playing music together, eventually leading to the formation of War Hippies.
• They had never heard each other play live before until they played a benefit together and received a standing ovation.
• After the show, the guest's booking agent expressed interest in the two playing together more often, and the formation of a new project.
• Discussing Veterans' highly employable skills and educating executives on how to read veterans' resumes.
• Positive change in the corporate world regarding veterans' hiring.
• Helping veterans find jobs they are qualified for.
• Discussing the pressure and responsibility veterans face during their service.
• The stigma surrounding PTSD.
• The need for hiring executives to understand veterans' experience.
• Candidates for presidency not being the best the country has to offer and the idea that there are better people out there who are not politicians.

LINKS MENTIONED:

www.warhippies.com