Oscar Mike Radio

In this New Year’s Day episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I reflect on technical challenges, shares family updates, and discusses his personal growth as a podcaster.

I discuss the $9 billion fraud scandal in Minnesota, criticizing the lack of oversight and its impact on public resources, particularly for veterans.

I want to start this year by encouraging aspiring creators to embrace mistakes and start their own projects, emphasizing the a...

Episode 473 of Oscar Mike Radio was recorded outdoors at Island Grove Park in Abington, MA, cold, windy New England weather and all.

I shared how Oscar Mike Radio grew in 2025 and what’s ahead for 2026, including our 500th episode milestone. We talked veteran storytelling, teaching podcasting, embracing video, veterans' advocacy, employment challenges, and why strong community support matters now more than ever.

Even battling the...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, host Travis interviews Army veteran Sean Loosen, CEO of PDS Optical. Sean shares his journey from West Point to leading a company that manufactures prescription eyeglasses for U.S. veterans through VA contracts. They discuss his military background, transition to civilian life, PDS Optical’s mission to provide high-quality, affordable eyewear, and the challenges of leadership and innovation in t...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with RickDungey from the Christmas Spirit Foundation to talk about the incredible mission behind Trees for Troops. Rick and I discuss how the foundation delivers real, farm-grown Christmas trees to military bases across the U.S., and what ittakes from logistics to community support to make it all happen.

Rick shares powerful stories from service members andfamilies who have received th...

In this Thanksgiving episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I reflect on nearly 25 years of career milestones, personal growth, and the support I’ve received from veterans, family, and friends.

Recording from Boston, I wanted to share my heartfelt gratitude for my sons, my weightlifting journey, and the freedoms of living in America.

There are many challenges to face during the holidays. I wanted to extend my thanks to first responders and m...

I talk with fellow Marine Corps veteran Ted Painter, who is now Senior Enlisted Advisor of HMLA-773, MAG-49, 4th MAW,  and an Associate Vice President, MarketOperations for CareSource.

Ted shares insights from his 23-year military career and histransition into healthcare management, inspired by a personal health experience. We discussed CareSource’s innovative work supporting military families through Tricare, the challenges of impl...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I spoke with Chas Henry,Marine Corps veteran and author of Fuji Fire. We revisited the 1979 Camp Fuji fire in Japan. This was a devastating peacetime disaster triggered by a typhoon that claimed the lives of several Marines.

Chas shares his powerful investigative journey uncoveringthe systemic failures behind the tragedy and reflects on the resilience, leadership, and brotherhood that define the ...

This show is an Oscar Mike Radio Special Series supportingGina Alderman's Veteran Unchained Anthology. We are bringing in Veterans Unchained 3.0: Battle Tested and the 250th Marine Corps Birthday with USMC Veteran and Featured Author Travis Partington for the upcominganthology "Veterans Unchained United 3.0”.

In this special episode, the Creator and Ret. U.S. NavyCommander Gina Alderman interviews Marine Corps veteran and a...

In this Oscar Mike Radio Special Edition, celebrating the250th Marine Corps Birthday, Travis interviews acclaimed filmmaker Michael Pack about his documentary, "The Last 600 Meters," which depicts key battles in the Iraq War in Najaf and Fallujah.

Michael discusses the 17-year journey to bring the film tobroadcast, the challenges of earning the Marine Corps' trust, and the importance of sharing veterans’ stories.

 The d...

This show is an Oscar Mike Radio Special Series supportingGina Alderman's Veteran Unchained Anthology Series. Our second contributor for Veterans Unchained 3.0: Battle Tested features Sheila Farr, a US Air Force Veteran, Business Owner, Publisher, and Producer of the upcoming anthology"Veterans Unchained United 30."

Sheila shares her journey in assembling the anthologies, theimportance of Veterans telling their stories...

This show is an Oscar Mike Radio Special Series supporting Gina Alderman's Veteran Unchained Series. We are kicking off Veterans Unchained 3.0: Battle Tested with Jan de Zwarte, a transformational life coach and a featured writer of the upcoming anthology "Veterans Unchained United 30."

Jan shares how he became involved through organizer Gina Alderman, his role in coaching the Veteran authors, and writing the book’s f...

In this episode of Oscar MikeRadio, Travis interviews Vladislav Shapiro, a Ukrainian veteran, mathematician,and U.S. immigrant. Vlad shares his experiences growing up in Kyiv, serving asa movie projectionist in the Soviet military, and immigrating to America. Hediscusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia’s imperial ambitions, and theimportance of U.S. support. Vlad also highlights his nonprofit, the UkrainianCultural Initiative (h...

In this episode, Travis sits down with Alexander Kobelev and Dr. Larry Poltavtsev to discuss how veterans can successfully transition into civilian careers in IT and cybersecurity.

We explored the challenges many veterans face, the need for tailored education, and the innovative learning platform they’ve built. Learnix blends technical training, soft skills development, and real-world experience into an easy-to-use platform.

The conv...

As I said at the start of this show, The New England Center and Home for Veterans have had a profound impact on my life. At the time, it was the New England Shelter and Home for Veterans. I wasn’t homeless, but I needed something that said I had technical acumen, even though my Marine Corps MOS could only be done by a small percentage of people. I got a hand up when I needed it, and giving back to the New England Center and Home fo...

I sit down with Charity Brown, founder of The Happy CEO and a powerhouse entrepreneur, to discuss her four-part framework for helping veterans achieve success, purpose, and fulfillment through entrepreneurship.

Charity opens up about her own journey, challenges common myths about veterans in business, and shares how her program empowers clients to discover their purpose, plan strategically, and build profitable and meaningful ve...

In this powerful episode, I speak with Frank Larkin, a U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and former Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate, about his journey from the battlefield to public leadership and the mission that continues to drive him today.

Frank opens up about his son Ryan, who followed in his footsteps to become a Navy SEAL. After multiple combat deployments, Ryan faced an undiagnosed blast-related brain injury that went untreated...

This week, join me as we sit down with Rae O’Donnell and Jeffrey Riley from the Veterans Resource Alliance to discuss a critical mission: supporting our veterans in New Hampshire. We dive deep into the challenges many veterans face when returning home, from mental health struggles and housing insecurity to the frustrating maze of fragmented support systems.

Rae and Jeffrey share their personal experiences and discuss how a local tra...

This week, I sat down with Dr. Ariel Jordan, an Army veteran and mental health expert, in honor of National PTSD Awareness Day.

Dr. Jordan shares her remarkable journey from serving as an Army culinary specialist to becoming apsychologist, a path profoundly shaped by personal loss and trauma.

She opened up about resilience, the role of evidence-based therapies like EMDR, and her mission to support veterans and caregivers.

This conve...

This week, Travis speaks with Mike and Steve from OperationVet Rescue, a Tennessee nonprofit dedicated to ending veterans’ homelessness.They share their Navy backgrounds, discuss the challenges facing homeless veterans, and explain their hands-on approach to outreach and housing solutions.

The conversation covers nonprofit transparency, theimportance of community support, and their vision for transitional housing. Theepisode highli...