The Smoke Pit

The Smoke Pit

Crazy stories, roasting, and witty banter are the hallmarks of the camaraderie that defines the military experience. Come join us in the Smoke Pit where we keep this tradition alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

April 14, 2024 15 mins

Enjoy this bonus episode to hold you over until the next season drops.


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Yehuda Remer (aka The Pew Pew Jew), Orthodox Jew and 2nd Amendment advocate talks about arming his community for the betterment of the world and for the sake of creating spectacular children's literature.

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September 14, 2023 40 mins
Gareth Hoernel: MMA fighter, international rugby player, executive protection specialist, philanthropist and humanitarian, shares his perspectives on being a man on an increasingly emasculated world.

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September 7, 2023 59 mins
Jenna Carlton (@TheMillennialVeteran) explains how consuming a Strawberita underage lead her meet her life-long "boat boo" and why he's more than happy to take a chin-check in defense of her honor. We should all be so lucky.

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August 17, 2023 45 mins

Marine Corps Officer and comedian Stephanie Klein talks screen writing, divorce, and sweet potatoes.


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July 10, 2023 48 mins

Veteran Outdoor Alliance was created to empower Veterans by providing the veteran community with the education, resources, and logistics to facilitate various outdoor programs. These include extended expeditions, weekend adventures, wilderness and outdoor skills training, and nature therapy programs both on the national and local levels. Joining us today are the founders of VOA, telling their stories about traveling the globe.


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YouTube star and founder of Battle Bunker, Austen Alexander joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about what inspires him. Austen is a California-based digital media producer, host, entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, and Navy Veteran who challenges himself and others to become better through physical fitness and a positive mindset.


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June 8, 2023 49 mins

Best selling author and Vietnam veteran, Homer Hickam is the inspiration of the critically acclaimed movie "October Sky." He joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about his time at NASA, drinking with Russian scientists, and his new book "Don't Blow Yourself Up."


It is our mission to entertain, advocate for, and bring together Military, Veterans and like minded people all over the world, using comedy and camaraderie. Welcome to the ...

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It is our mission to entertain, advocate for, and bring together Military, Veterans and like minded people all over the world, using comedy and camaraderie. Welcome to the Smoke Pit.


Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the DOD, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates.


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May 26, 2023 53 mins

Now the Impact World Champion, Steve Kupryk joins us again to talk about mental health, achieving your goals and choke slamming your co-workers. Catch his last episode: Machine Guns and Powerbombs.


It is our mission to entertain, advocate for, and bring together Military, Veterans and like minded people all over the world, using comedy and camaraderie. Welcome to the Smoke Pit.


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May 18, 2023 62 mins

Army Tanker and Intel Officer (a tanker who can weaponize data?) and debut author, TR Hendricks almost out eye-contacts Jamie while swapping some dope war stories. And mental health because Smoke Pit.


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May 11, 2023 49 mins

This lost episode bubbled its way back to the surface in another hilarious installment of the Smoke Pit Podcast. Dan shows scientific evidence that AJ dated an evil spirit, and apparently Jamie speaks Spanish??


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Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about changing times, training the next generation of warfighters, and his reflections on a career that spanned over 23 years.


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April 27, 2023 54 mins
Navy vet and friend of the Smoke Pit, Grant Khan, introduces us to the easiest way for us Tri-Care & VA folks to obtain QUICK mental health appointments without getting waitlisted for the better part of a year.

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April 20, 2023 46 mins

The boys are back in town! Dan, AJ and Jamie go down rabbit holes and eventually get to their point. Make sure to check out our website for more news, stories, and updates.


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April 5, 2023 103 mins

Stu the Grey Beard Veteran talks with two former military, civilian contractors who risked their lives in war-torn Afghanistan to deliver mail to the troops fighting on the front lines.


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March 23, 2023 28 mins

Tiffany and Angie, the hosts of the Big T Energy podcast, join Dan at SHOT Show to talk about mental health and dating in the military community. Also, former Marine Duane “The Iron Giant” Crespo stops by to talk about how MMA helped him overcome his life's biggest challenges.


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She forges knives, wields a dog like a weapon, and can take OC like an OG. Listen to Navy Veteran Autumn Schlimmer discuss what makes her tick on this week's episode!


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March 9, 2023 44 mins

Badass, baller, and bombshell, Orin Julie of the Israeli Defense Force sits down in the Smoke Pit to talk firearms and forgiveness. Don't miss the SHOT Show 2023 exclusive interview!


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Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator, literally wrote the MasterClass on "The Art of Negotiation." He joins Jamie in the Smoke Pit to shed some light about the experiences that inspired his hit book, "Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It."

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