The MisFitNation

The MisFitNation

The MisFitNation Show: Empowering Stories of Resilience and Growth Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica, a proud US Army Veteran. Alongside a fellow Veteran and a prominent business leader, our mission is clear: to inspire and empower you to become a better human being. We spotlight the remarkable stories of Veterans and First Responders, showcasing their journeys of resilience, strength, and triumph over adversity. Each episode features captivating interviews with guests from diverse backgrounds, including authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, motivational speakers, and health & fitness professionals. Listeners will gain valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice from those who have faced challenges and achieved success. Whether it's the grit of our Veterans and First Responders or the expertise of thought leaders, The MisFitNation Show is a vibrant community dedicated to personal growth and collective well-being. Join us for an episode or become a regular listener! If you believe your story can inspire others, reach out to us to be a guest on the show. Accolades: 2025 Veteran Podcast of The Year - American Freedom Fund 2022 - Top 40 Over 40 - Podcast Magazine 2021 - Best Society and Culture Podcast - Veteran Podcast Awards Tune in to The MisFitNation Show, your ultimate platform for inspiration, motivation, and transformation. Discover stories that uplift and empower—because every voice matters! https://linktr.ee/themisfitnation

Episodes

Former Detective Heidi Chance Exposes the Hidden Reality of Human Trafficking in America

July 2, 2026 • 68 mins
Most people believe human trafficking happens somewhere else. Another city. Another state. Another country. Former undercover detective Heidi Chance says that's one of the biggest misconceptions keeping communities vulnerable. In this powerful episode of TheMisFitNation, Heidi shares what she learned during more than 27 years in law enforcement and over 13 years investigating human trafficking and exploitation crimes under...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

The Cost of Freedom: Gold Star Legacy, Abbey Gate, Veteran Resilience, and the Stories That Must Never Be Forgotten | Ethan Groce & Jason Galvan

June 30, 2026 • 74 mins
What is the true cost of freedom? In this deeply moving and unforgettable episode of MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Army Veteran Ethan Groce and Gold Star Son Jason Galvan, co-hosts of the Operation Insight Podcast, for a powerful conversation about military service, sacrifice, resilience, purpose, and preserving the stories of America's heroes. Ethan shares his firsthand experiences serving during the Afghan...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Black Hawk Down Ranger Keni Thomas | Leadership, Courage & the Untold Story of Mogadishu | MisFitNation

June 25, 2026 • 97 mins
What does real leadership look like when everything is falling apart? In this unforgettable episode of MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Keni Thomas, a former U.S. Army Ranger with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, bestselling author, country music artist, Emmy-winning producer, and survivor of the Battle of Mogadishu, made famous by Black Hawk ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

The SWAT Commander's Blueprint: Leadership, Trust & Surviving Chaos | Bill Young

June 25, 2026 • 65 mins
How do elite leaders stay calm when everything is falling apart? Former Pennsylvania State Police SWAT Commander and NASA Kennedy Space Center tactical leader Bill Young joins The MisFitNation to share the lessons he learned from over 31 years of leading high-performance teams in high-risk environments. This conversation goes far beyond law enforcement. Bill breaks down the principles that apply to leadership, business, military ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Purple Heart. PTSD. Survival. The Iraq War Story That Refused to Stay Buried | Jason Rumbaugh

June 23, 2026 • 63 mins
Some battles end when you leave the battlefield. Others follow you home. In this unforgettable episode of The ToosDay Crüe Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Purple Heart recipient, Iraq War veteran, Combat Engineer, husband, father, and author Jason Rumbaugh for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had about war, trauma, resilience, and what it truly means to rebuild a life after combat. Jason's story begi...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

He Lost Everything and Rebuilt His Life: Navy Veteran Joe Potosi on PTSD, Addiction, Forgiveness, Faith & Redemption | MisFitNation

June 18, 2026 • 79 mins
What happens when childhood abuse, military service, addiction, homelessness, PTSD, and personal loss collide? In one of the most powerful conversations ever featured on The MisFitNation Show, U.S. Navy Veteran, author, speaker, and advocate Joe Potosi shares his deeply personal story of surviving unimaginable adversity and finding purpose on the other side. Growing up in an abusive household marked by neglect, fear, and emotiona...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Fighting for Congenital Heart Patients, Veteran Benefits & Lifelong Healthcare Access | Dr. Monica Sanford

June 16, 2026 • 65 mins
Dr. Monica Sanford's story begins with a mother's determination to save her child and evolves into a national mission to improve healthcare access for patients and veterans alike. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice, cardiology specialist, healthcare advocate, educator, and policy leader, Monica has spent decades helping congenital heart disease patients navigate some of healthcare's most complex challenges. In this episode, she ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

From Detective to CEO: Andrew Garcia on Leadership, Adversity, and Building a New Mission

June 11, 2026 • 62 mins
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs begin with life's hardest setbacks. Andrew Garcia never expected a career in law enforcement. He also never expected a violent encounter in the line of duty to leave him facing multiple surgeries, devastating injuries, and uncertainty about his future. In this powerful episode of The Tuesday Crew, Andrew shares the journey that transformed him from police officer and detective into entrepreneu...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

From Firefighter to Trauma Healer | Ashlea Dillard on Recovery & Purpose

June 9, 2026 • 61 mins
Some wounds leave scars. Others stay hidden. They live inside first responders, veterans, military families, and the people who spent years running toward emergencies while quietly carrying their own pain. In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, Army Veteran Rich LaMonica sits down with Ashlea Dillard — former firefighter, paramedic, licensed professional counselor, clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapist, an...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

He Changed His Life By Staring At A Wall

June 4, 2026 • 72 mins
What if the answer isn’t more productivity… What if it’s stillness? In this episode of The MisFitNation, former U.S. Marine, author, and founder of Stare at the Wall, Mark Blacknell shares his incredible journey from service, struggle, and searching… to discovering peace through simplicity. After decades of meditation practice and personal transformation, Mark now shares his message with veterans, inmat...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Forensic Psychology, Trauma & Rebuilding Relationships

June 2, 2026 • 63 mins
Patricia Greenelle joins The ToosDay Crüe for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, resilience, and rebuilding relationships after painful experiences. As a forensic psychologist and memoir writer, Patricia shares both professional insight and personal experience navigating complex trauma and the emotional wounds that impact trust, communication, and connection. This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and ultimately ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

He Survived Afghanistan. Then He Lost Brothers After Coming Home

May 29, 2026 • 92 mins
Commander Greg Roach has spent his life serving others. After being rejected from the Naval Academy, he enlisted in the Navy's elite Nuclear Power Program, earned his way into Annapolis, became a submarine officer aboard a fast-attack submarine, taught future naval officers, and later volunteered to serve in Afghanistan. As Executive Officer of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kunar Province, one of the most dangerous regi...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

How One Conversation Sparked The SAVE22 Movement

May 28, 2026 • 60 mins
Albert Woodin joins The MisFitNation for a powerful conversation about service, sacrifice, mental health, and building a community that refuses to leave veterans behind. After serving during Desert Storm with the United States Air Force, Albert saw the silent battles too many veterans and first responders continue to fight after the uniform comes off. Through SAVE22.vet, he has spent years creating spaces for camaraderie, healing,...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Leadership, Combat & Real Estate with Eddie Hutchinson

May 26, 2026 • 67 mins
Retired Army Black Hawk pilot, combat veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of RECON Real Estate & UseRECON, Eddie Hutchinson joins The ToosDay Crüe for a raw and powerful conversation about military transition, leadership, purpose, entrepreneurship, and protecting military families from financial hardship. After 20 years in the Army, Eddie faced the same battle many veterans know well — rebuilding identity and purpose afte...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

The Legacy of PFC Andrew Meari | Gold Star Mother Denise Williams Shares Her Son’s Story

May 25, 2026 • 103 mins
At four years old, Andrew Meari stood at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery and quietly told his mother: “Mommy, I’m going to be a soldier.” He never changed his mind. Years later, PFC Andrew Meari deployed to Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division, 1-502nd Infantry. On November 1, 2010, during combat operations in Kandahar, Andrew was killed in action while protecting...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Warrior Dad Stories LIVE | TJ Baird on Service, Sacrifice, Fatherhood & Legacy

May 23, 2026 • 117 mins
What happens when a book launch stops being about the book? It becomes a room full of stories. In this special LIVE edition of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica travels virtually to Southwest Oklahoma Brewing Company as US Army Veteran TJ Baird launches Warrior Dad surrounded by family, fellow veterans, friends, readers, and the community that helped shape his journey. TJ served 32 years in the Army, including nine combat deployme...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Vietnam Veteran James Donzella on Purpose, PTSD & Storytelling

May 21, 2026 • 57 mins
Army veteran and award-nominated author James Arthur Donzella joins The MisFitNation to discuss military service, life after Vietnam, creative discipline, and how storytelling helped him process experiences that stayed buried for decades. From serving in Vietnam to building the James Wolfe mystery series, James shares powerful lessons on resilience, identity, healing, and why veterans should never be afraid to tell their stories...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

How We Lost Afghanistan & Failed Veterans | Lt Col Eric Hommel Speaks Out

May 19, 2026 • 88 mins
What if the biggest failures in war weren’t on the battlefield… but in leadership? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Eric W. Hommel—a prior-enlisted U.S. Navy Cold War submariner, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and author of the powerful memoir: 📚 The Losing Game: How to Lose a War and Fail Veterans Eric brings one...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Leadership When Lives Depend On It | Mark Andrew on Leading Through the Heat

May 14, 2026 • 72 mins
When the alarm sounds and lives are on the line… leadership gets real. On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Fire Captain Mark Andrew, author of Leading Through the Heat—a powerful leadership book built from real lessons learned in one of the most demanding professions on earth. In the firehouse, there is no room for: ❌ Micromanagement ❌ Ego ❌ Empty commands ❌ Fake leadership...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Living in a Van to Honor America’s Heroes | Kevin & Lauren Wallace | Van of Valor

May 12, 2026 • 76 mins
What if honoring America’s heroes became your life mission? On this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Air Force Veteran Dr. Kevin Wallace and Lauren Wallace, the husband-and-wife team behind one of the most meaningful missions in America today—Van of Valor. Van of Valor is a cross-country project dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Purple Heart recipients a...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    Betrayal Weekly

    Betrayal Weekly

    Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Wearables

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices