JMach Podcast

What happens when a Marine Corps Veteran finds healing, purpose, and success through comedy?

In this live episode of The JMach Experience, recorded at the JMach Sandbox: Laughter Is Medicine, Joshua "JMach" Mach sits down with Marine Corps Veteran and comedian Kev The Allstar for an honest conversation about life, service, transition, mental health, and personal growth.

The conversation begins the way every JMach conversation begins&...

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Catch the full conversation on the 4 Years a Slave Podcast hosted by Cody.

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Real conversations focused on veteran mental health, military transition, PTSD, identity after service, and finding purpose beyond the uniform.

In this episode, JMach joi...

In this episode, recorded live at our monthly JMach Sandbox, Josh sits down with Ulises “Uli” Lopez, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the AYA Mission. The Sandbox brings veteran service organizations into the same room to connect, collaborate, and build relationships, while veterans and civilians gather as the live audience for the podcast. This particular event took place during Patriot All America at the WigWam in...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Poppa Snoop, an Army veteran who was drafted into the Vietnam War and went on to earn three Purple Hearts for wounds sustained in combat. He reflects on life before the draft, what it was like being sent to war at a young age, and how those experiences changed him in ways that never fully faded.

Poppa Snoop speaks candidly about his time in the Army and the lasting impact of combat trauma. He als...

What happens when the host becomes the guest?

In Episode 56, the mic gets turned around. Brandon “BRamz” Ramsey of RamZ Consulting takes over and interviews Joshua “JMach” Mach—the Marine Veteran behind the JMach Podcast & Sandbox—about the story he’s been avoiding telling in full.

In this episode, JMach opens up about:

• Life after the Marine Corps and feeling like he “failed&rdqu...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Dave Waltzer, an entrepreneur whose childhood challenges drove him to seek purpose—first through military service, and now through building community and celebration. Dave opens up about his rough upbringing, how that background shaped his determination, and what ultimately led him to join the military.After service, Dave channeled that perseverance into founding Wicked Awesome Events and ...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Demetrius “Meech Speaks” Thigpen, U.S. Marine veteran, motivational speaker, and the creator behind his widely-followed brand of candid leadership and mental-strength coaching. Drawing from his time in the Corps and his journey through life’s most challenging seasons, Meech opens up about how he turned pain into purpose.

Throughout the conversation, Josh and Meech stress the imp...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Mayor Kevin Sartor of Surprise, Arizona to explore his journey from military service and public-safety roots to leading one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Mayor Sartor shares how his two decades in the U.S. Army shaped his sense of duty, and how he’s translated that same ethic into his role as mayor beginning January 2025.

They discuss the challenges and triumphs of building s...

🎙️ JMACH PODCAST ft. Christopher Reeves

Breaking the Victim Mindset | Redefining Legacy | Choosing Who You Become

In this raw, powerful, and deeply human conversation, Christopher Reeves shares how he rebuilt his life after losing his father, battling identity loss, and nearly ending it all. Together, JMach and Reeves unpack what it truly means to take ownership of your story, slow down, and choose who you become.

This episode is a m...

Air Force Veteran Patrick “Fitz” Fitzhugh sits down with JMach to share a story of survival, trauma, and redemption that every Veteran and First Responder needs to hear.

From growing up in West Phoenix to facing the brutal realities of SERE survival training, Patrick opens up about battling alcohol, trauma, and the struggles many of us face behind closed doors. Through faith, family, and resilience, he found a way to not...

🎙️ JMach Podcast Ep. 49 | U.S. Navy Veteran Nicole Pogue | Veteran Advocate & Host of Defenders DenIn this episode of the JMach Podcast, we sit down with U.S. Navy Veteran Nicole Pogue — a powerful Veteran Advocate at Azura Vets and host of the Defenders Den Podcast. Nicole shares her journey from military service to advocacy, her passion for helping Veterans and First Responders, and the mission behind Defenders Den: cr...

In this episode of The JMach Podcast, JMach sits down with Danny Hansen, RN—an ICU nurse who faced the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and found renewed purpose through Modwella’s innovative in-home health care model.

Danny shares her journey of resilience, healing, and holistic wellness, from navigating the emotional toll of crisis care to discovering how IV therapy, hormone balance, lab draws, and personalized conc...

In this episode, Josh talks with Sam Negrete, an active-duty U.S. Marine Corps fuel technician and proud member of the Travis Manion Foundation. Sam shares stories from his childhood, his time as a college athlete, and the decision that led him from sports to military service. He also discusses his current role in the Marine Corps and how working with the Travis Manion Foundation has given him a deep sense of purpose beyond the uni...

In this special bonus episode recorded during the JMach Sandbox event in July, Josh sits down with Jessica, founder of West Valley Women Veterans. Jessica opens up about her childhood, the traumas she faced both as a youth and while serving in an early enlistment program, and how those experiences shaped her path toward self-healing and personal growth.

Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of turning pain in...

In this episode of the JMach Podcast, host Josh is joined by TheFluffyPoodle — a nationally recognized therapy dog and ambassador for mental health, veteran support, and disability awareness. Alongside his veteran handler, TheFluffyPoodle travels the country spreading joy, fostering connection, and providing a comforting presence in schools, hospitals, and veteran communities.

Josh and TheFluffyPoodle’s team talk about h...

In this episode of the JMach Podcast, Josh sits down with U.S. Navy veteran David Hamrick, diving into the methods of managing your mental health day-to-day and how to face it head-on. David opens up about his decision to join the Navy, the unexpected ups and downs he encountered during his service, and the traumatic experience that became a turning point in his life.

They explore the practical tools David uses daily—physical ...

Live from The Sandbox: A Real Conversation with Chad McClean, Founder of Mental Joe Apparel

In this powerful episode of the JMach Podcast, we go deep with Chad McClean, a veteran, mental health advocate, and the founder of Mental Joe Apparel. Chad opens up about his personal journey—navigating the struggles of life after service, building a brand rooted in purpose, and how he's using his voice to break the stigma around mental...

🎙️ New Episode: From Combat Boots to Music Roots | JMach Podcast

In this powerful episode, Josh sits down with Mike Milioni—a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and rising singer-songwriter—as he opens up about the real battles behind the music.

Mike shares how the discipline of military life laid the foundation for his creative journey—but also how early wins in the music industry quickly gave way to burnout, isolation, an...

In this episode of the JMach Podcast, Josh sits down with AJ Schoonover, an active duty Master Sargent in the U.S. Air Force and outdoor adventure enthusiast behind the @undisputed_adventures Instagram. They explore AJ’s journey into the Air Force and the challenges of maintaining mental health while serving full-time. AJ opens up about the importance of vulnerability and being transparent with mental health struggles—e...