The Carry The Load Podcast

The Carry The Load Podcast

The Carry The Load podcast reveals first hand stories of sacrifice, honor and heroism by the nation’s military veterans, first responders and their families. Host Todd Boeding, former Marine infantry major, takes us into the lives and harrowing experiences of Navy SEALs, Green Berets, Army Rangers and many others in all branches of the military who served on behalf of the country. convey real life lessons about valor, leadership and undaunted courage.

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December 13, 2023 65 mins

In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Jacob Schick, Marine Veteran and CEO of One Tribe Foundation to have a very real conversation around mental health. Listen in for a compelling conversation that is ever timely during the time of the year that many consider to be the most challenging, stressful, and difficult when it comes to mental health. 

From having “a bad day at work” in 2004 when an...

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In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Tim Richards to discuss his time in the Marine Security Forces. Tim joined the military with excitement in mind and the added benefit of not getting stuck in a small town. What he received from his time in was so much more than either of those things.  


Listen in for a firsthand account of how the military opened doors to a world of opportunities tha...

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In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Matt Osbourne to discuss how he used his background in the #CIA to fight child exploitation and human trafficking. Matt discusses some of his harrowing stories of rescue that will open your eyes to the alarming underworld that makes up the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world - human trafficking.


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In this episode of The Carry The Load #Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with #Navy #Veteran Phil Anderton about his 20 years of military service as well as his time as a Drill Instructor. Phil shares an honest, and often raw, account of this time of service - reflecting on his triumphs as well as some of his regrets. He details the challenges of training recruits. Transforming civilians to combat-ready men and women requires ba...

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In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Marine Veteran Guy Henninger about his time in Beirut and remembers the tragic loss of life that occurred on October 23, 1983 when two truck bombs struck buildings in Beirut, Lebanon, housing American and French service members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon (MNF), a peacekeeping operation during the Lebanese Civil War. The attack killed 307 peop...

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In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Navy Veteran Scott Friend about his time as a Seabee - a member of the Navy's Construction Battalion. This group of skilled builders is responsible for constructing much of the infrastructure at U.S. military locations around the world, from forward operating bases (FOBs) and contingency operating bases (COBs) to bunkers, tent camps and more. ...

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What does having played in the NFL and serving in the military have in common?

Marine Veteran, Denver Morris & former Professional Athlete Josh Richey sit down to discuss how MVP (Merging Vets & Players) provided them with a new team to assist with transition, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone.

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In this episode, we sit down with Tom Rinaldi, a journalist for FOX Sports and formerly, one of ESPN's most prominent correspondents and storytellers. Together, Rinaldi and Boeding discuss his book "The Red Bandanna: A Life, A Choice, A Legacy."

This New York Times bestseller chronicles the heroic acts and tragic death of former Boston College lacrosse player, volunteer firefighter and equities trader Welles Crowther, wh...

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In this deeply moving interview, Veteran, Aaron Rossiter, recalls his time overseas and the challenges he faced once back home.

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In this episode, Veteran Steve Smith opens up about alcoholism, guilt and finding purpose for himself and other veterans through farming. 

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Former Blue Angel, Bruce Dillard, recalls his time as Naval Aviation Officer, his transition from the military to corporate America, and proudly brags on his son who took the Navy aviation experience to Hollywood with a film called "Devotion."

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Vietnam Veteran, Allen Clark, recalls his journey as a clandestine Army officer in Vietnam, losing his legs, and shares the grueling process it took to overcome depression and achieve success. Like a phoenix from the ashes, Clark reminds us to rise.


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June 28, 2023 24 mins

Marine, Justin Ansel, takes a rare stance on the importance of mental health in the military. In this episode you'll hear him discuss breath work and meditation, and how despite what others may believe could "tame" the Marines, Ansel believes it could make them more lethal.


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In honor of Memorial Day, we want to honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving. This is a time to reflect, honor, and remember their extraordinary courage and selflessness.

We will be pausing the podcast to allow our team and you to dedicate this time and energy to honor the sacrifices by our fallen and to express gratitude to those who continue to serve our country.

During this time, we encourage you to u...

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From witnessing the after effects of the 2006 bombing of the Golden Dome Mosque in Samarra that sparked a civil war in Iraq to miraculously having zero causalities in an Adhamiyah kill zone, Former Special Forces, Darryl Utt, embodies his saying "Courage is Contagious" as he remembers his rotations in Iraq. 

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In part two of this two part episode, former Navy SEAL and Head of AT&T Network, Chris Sambar, continues his discussion on leadership in combat and in corporate. Sambar also shares with us about his journey in fostering children.


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In part one of this two part episode, former Navy Seal, Chris Sambar, discusses what it was like growing up as the son of an immigrant, his path to the Navy Seals and how leadership overseas transfers to corporate America.


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April 18, 2023 46 mins

Former Marine officer, Dan Runzheimer, remembers his deployment, the loss of his men and the legacy they left behind as we remember their brave sacrifice. 

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Former Green Beret, Brant Crandall, remembers his time in the special forces and discusses loss and leadership. Crandall reminds us of the importance of diversity and the necessity of a "mission first" mindset.

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When diplomacy breaks down, Marine Veteran, Stephen "B-Game", is at the front of the line. B-Game is what's known as a "Marine's Marine," the kind of Marine that politicians like to put behind glass with a sign that reads "Only break glass in a time of war." He's the Marine you want to fight for, not against. 

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