The Knock and Talk Show

In Episode 38, US Army Veteran John Renken tells some hilarious stories about his impressive MMA career, experiences climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the importance of proper preparedness. John is now teaching sales tactics in a Skill Bridge course for transitioning military members.

You can find John on LinkedIn as well as here: www.mysalesplatoon.com

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In Episode 37, South Georgia Deputy Sheriff Eric McCants joins us to share some of his stories from his 12+ year career. We learn about the beloved deep South fried food, jungle juice, and what it's like to burst through a fence Kool-Aid Man Style. In addition, we learn Eric's next chapter is leading him to a role as a Life Coach for LEOs and non-LEOs.

You can find Eric on LinkedIn by searching Eric McCants.

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In Episode 36, Retired California Highway Patrol Assistant Chief Jonni Redick joins us to share some of her stories throughout her career, including the importance of one single TV show that unknowingly inspired her decision to join CHiPs. In addition, we seem to solve the mystery surrounding Wonder Woman's invisible jet. As an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego's Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership Program (...

In Episode 35, Semi-Retired Arizona Sheriff's Deputy Randy Snyder joins us to discuss what it's like to police in the desert. He also shares a fascinating story about a potential international incident while visiting Israel along with other hilarious stories from his 20+ year career. Randy has also published a book about his real-life investigations into internet crimes against children, "Cyber Creeps." You can find it on Amazon: h...

In Episode 34, Retired USAF Command Chief MSgt Dave Nordel returns to the Knock and Talk Show. This time, however, we are discussing more serious topics and how Veterans and the First Responder communities can seek and find the help they need. This is a very powerful episode. Join us to learn more about Chief Nordel's mission with #MaxFabConsulting to help both of the aforementioned communities.

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In Episode 33, our guest Ryan Landry, joins us from the great northeast. Ryan is a US Army Veteran and current Police Officer. Ryan shares stories from his Army days as well as his shifts on patrol. We discuss what its like to police in the northeast, his experience with "Pirates on Drugs" and the always fun desert boogers.

Ryan is also the host of his own podcast, Everlasting Veteran. We talk about his podcast and the mission behi...

In Episode 32, our guest, Michael Peterson our first non-LEO, non-Veteran guest. However, Mike fully supports both communities and is a 2nd generation knife maker - something both communities enjoy having as part of their EDC. Mike was also a contestant on "Forged in Fire." Check him out in Season 5.

To find out more about Mike, you can find him at www.mikesdamascusknives.com; FB - Mikes Damascus LLC; IG - mikeknives; and Twitter -...

In Episode 31, our guest, Eric Reynolds is a retired Police Officer out of Florida. He shares some funny stories from his time on duty as well as his mission to help law enforcement officers and other 1st Responders gain a better life via nutrition and fitness. Eric also shares stories about his Cops and Campers initiative and a heartfelt story that lands him on several national news interviews.

 To find out more about Eric and his...

In this Episode 30, our guest, Kurt Ballash, joins us to talk about some of his stories as a Combat Medic in the Army. He also shares some great stories about the mistakes he made younger in life and in the Army and how he learned and grew from them.

 Kurt now uses his wood working business, Ballash Wood Working, to combat his personal struggles with PTSD as well as helps other Veterans do the same. You can find him on the world wi...

In this Episode 29, our guest, Cory Myres, joins us to talk about some of his stories as a Cavalry Scout in the Army. He tells us some stories about "team building" scenarios with egg-throwing simulated gunfire, shaved tails and hot snakes 

Cory is also an entrepreneur with his own business consulting firm helping businesses improve their processes. You can find him on the world wide webs here: www.gravirstrategy.com

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In this Episode 28, our guest, Wade Saxtonl, joins us to talk about some of his wild and crazy stories from his Army career.    We also learn about the social media platform he created, "Smoke & Bacon" as an alternative to FB and the other censoring socials.  

To learn more about his free speech platform and outrageous merchandise, go to www.smokeandbacon.com

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Episode 27, our guest Ret. Command Chief Master Seargent David (Dave) Nordel joins us to talk about some of his wild and crazy stories from his career in the USAF. We hear about the time is face was lit on fire after a shave in Turkey, as well as Shark Fishing in Mogadishu. We also hear about his legacy achievement as a Command Chief MSgt.

He also talks about his recently published book on Leadership: "Giving back! Life and Leaders...

In this episode, number 26, of The Knock and Talk Show, we have USMC Veteran Stephanie Brunner as a guest. We learn Stephanie talks with her hands, uses a pineapple pop-it as a fidget distraction, hear stories from her Basic Training Days as well as discuss the short comings of military healthcare, VA doctors and mental health for Veterans. Also, a shoutout to "Sgt G" from episode 004. You'll enjoy this episode for sure.

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In this Episode, John Stamp joins us for a hilarious look into his funny stories during his time in the FBI, NCIS, small town policing and while working with the Coast Guard. We will learn how to wrangle alligators, ostriches, and how not to get eaten by lions. John also talks to us about his podcast, "That's Criminal with John Stamp," and the novels he has written. So join us for Episode 26, its a good one for sure.

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This is our first repeat guest to the Knock and Talk Show. In Episode 024, Dakota Hanks gives us some updates on his police career, family life and some insight to, probably, the perfect police department to work for career development. We also revisit a subject very close and personal with Dakota: Mental Health - both on and off the job. This is a great episode with an awesome guest and new friend. Please enjoy.

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In this episode, we talk with US Army Veteran, Former MTv VJ, and the Mastermind behind H.A.V.E. NFT, Steven Kuhn. Episode 22 is full of stories from Steven's life during the Army, as a German nightclub bouncer, his time living in a Monastery, and of course he tells us about his new NFT, its metaverse and how we can get involved.

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In this episode, we talk with US Army Veteran and Serial Entrepreneur Caleb Blair about his time in the Army, after the Army and what he is doing now. Caleb shares a few funny stories from his time deployed to Kosovo and how a recent "Men's Retreat" to Alaska helped prepare him for his current mission, "Phantom Support Ukraine." Learn how you can help Caleb and his team of volunteers in their relief efforts in Ukraine.

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