Oscar Mike Radio

In this episode of "Oscar Mike Radio," I speakwith Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton, Vice President of Suicide Prevention at TAPS (TragedyAssistance Program for Survivors).

 Dr. Stumpf-Patton shares her personal story of losing her husband, who served in the Marine Corps, tosuicide and discusses her work supporting military families affected by suicide loss.

 The conversation explores the stigma around suicide, the importance of com...

In this special episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the honorof presenting the second annual Mission and Flight Award to Joel Hunt, better known as “H Train,” founder of Military Broadcast Radio.

This award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond in ervice to the veteran community, and Joel embodies that mission every day.

Joel leads a network of approximately 20 veteran podcasthosts, operates a Roku TV channel, and continues t...

In part four of my Oscar Mike Radio series on J.J. Millett,I sit down with Chad Abbott, J.J.’s former platoon mate in the Vermont Army National Guard. Chad shares his firsthand perspective, describing J.J. as a calm, kindhearted veteran who served honorably in Afghanistan and always lookedout for those around him.

We talk about the shock and disbelief Chad felt when helearned about the domestic terrorism charges J.J. now faces follo...

In this special Military Creator Con 2026 edition of OscarMike Radio, I sit down with Jameson Buckley, co-founder of Lead Spot (https://lead-spot.net/) and Outwrite.AI (https://outwrite.ai/).

Jameson shares how he helped build a family-driven businessalongside his father, Eric, and brother, Aidan. They have grown it into apowerhouse focused on AI-driven SEO and digital marketing.

We talked about how their team helped expand Oscar Mik...

In part three of my Oscar Mike Radio series on J.J.Millett, I sit down with his aunt, Emily Wheeler, to share a story that demands attention and action. Emily describes J.J. as a kind, respectful Army National Guard veteran who served in Afghanistan and later battled PTSD after returning home.

We talked about the moment everything changed. In February, while experiencing severe side effects from VA-prescribed medication, J.J. did wh...

In this special Military Creator Con 2026 episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Robin Johnson, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who made the bold transition from 20 years of military service to the stand-up comedy stage.

In our conversation, Robin shares what it was really like to retire in 2020 and take a leap of faith into comedy. We talk about how her time in the military helped shape her voice as a comedienne, the real ...

In this emotional episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Elizabeth Dubois, a homeland security expert and cousin of Army National Guard veteran JJ Millet.

 We share a deeply emotional and urgent conversation about JJ’s case, where he now faces domestic terrorism charges after a psychiatric crisis triggered by medication prescribed by the VA.

Elizabeth gently guides me through what truly happened: how JJ made the brave choice to...

This episode of Oscar Mike Radio is dedicated to the memoryof Jessie Liu and Justin Gingeleskie. Both faced pancreatic cancer with incredible strength. While they lost their battle, their lives and courage remind us to keep fighting, for ourselves and others. 💜

In this episode, I talk with my colleague Brian Howson, amarathon runner who started his journey during the pandemic and turned it into something much bigger. Brian shares w...

This episode of Oscar Mike Radio is one of the most personaland emotional conversations I’ve had.

I sat down with Courtney Millett to talk about her brother,Joseph “JJ” Millett, not as a headline, not as a court case, but as a human being. A brother. A veteran. Someone who served his country and then came home carrying wounds most people will never see.

Courtney opens her heart about JJ’s military service, hisbattle with PTSD, and th...

This one means a lot to me.

I had the chance to sit down with James and Marah VanProoyen, the powerhouse couple behind Military Creator Con. This conversationwas something special.

If you’re an active-duty service member, veteran, spouse, orcreative who wants to turn your passion into something meaningful, this eventis built for YOU.

We talked about:
 How Military Creator Con has grown intoa real community
 Why creativity matte...

This week on Oscar Mike Radio, I’m joined by my third guestfrom the United Kingdom, Ben Reed. Ben was a British Army veteran who served as a Rotary Wing Technician. Ben shares insights from his 12-year military career working on helicopters, his transition into the civilian workforce, and thechallenges many veterans face when navigating life after service.

We also dive into the mission behind Redeployable.io, theplatform Ben created...

In this episode of "Oscar Mike Radio," I talk with Marie Henriksen, a former U.S. Army combat medic. Marie shares her journey through military service, trauma, addiction, and recovery, highlighting her nearly nine years of sobriety.

She discusses how creativity, through poetry, photography, and podcasting, became central to her healing. Marie emphasizes the importance of community, faith, and sharing one’s story to inspir...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, host Travis Partington interviews P.K. Edgewater, a veteran, author, and teacher, about his family’s remarkable military legacy and his novel, Passages.

PK discusses the psycho-emotional impact of war, the challenges Vietnam veterans faced, and how his book explores trauma, healing, and human connection. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy, storytelling, and community for veter...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Dr. Andrea-Gayle Bennett, Deputy Secretary of the Executive Office of Veteran Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and retired Brigadier General, in honor of Black History Month.

We have an important conversation about the vitalcontributions of Black veterans here in Massachusetts. We reflect on the legacy of trailblazers like Marvin Gilmore and highlight the leadership...

Note: This episode draws extensively from the article byElizabeth De Pompei for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Magazine (https://digital.dav.org/publication/?i=858943&p=20&view=issueViewer). Her research significantly informed this podcast, and select excerpts arequoted herein. I wish to express my gratitude to Elizabeth for her valuable contribution.

In recognition of the third week of Black History Month2026, this episod...

In episode 480 of Oscar Mike Radio, host Travis honors Black History Month by reflecting on the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial in Boston. He discusses the legacy of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first officially recognized African American combat unit in the U.S. Army, highlighting their bravery, sacrifice at Fort Wagner, and the leadership of Colonel Shaw. Travis emphasizes themes of uni...

I talked with Olympic bobsledder Will Person for a powerfuland eye-opening conversation about brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the search for healing after years of elite competition.

Will opens up about his personal battle with brain trauma,including cognitive decline, memory challenges, and mental health struggles that followed his career in high-impact sports. His story highlights the often unseen consequ...

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Army veteran Joseph Yurick , host of The Sober Vet Podcast. As a fellow air defense artillery veteran, we talk openly about our shared experiences in the military, the realities of military life, and the deeply ingrained culture of alcohol within the armed forces.

Joseph shares his powerful personal journey to sobriety, how it impacted his family, and why he felt called to create ...

In this milestone episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I welcomeback Lance A. Slatton, founder of All Home Care Matters. We discuss his personal journey into geriatric and home care, which began with caring for his grandparents and later his father.

Our conversation dives into the real challenges familiesface, especially veterans and their loved ones, when navigating care optionsand understanding resources like Medicare and VA benefits. Lan...