In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with Armyveteran Joseph Yurrick , 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, howit impacted his family, and why he felt called to create The Sober Vet Podcast to support other veterans walking a similar path. Our conversation explores the unbreakable bonds formed through service, the challenges manyveterans face after leaving the military, and why it’s so important to normalize sobriety, honest conversations, and mental health support within the veteran community.

This is a candid, meaningful discussion about growth,accountability, and taking care of one another long after the uniform comes off.

Go to https://thissobervet.com/ to learn more about Joe and the work he is doing for Veterans. Thank you Joe for talking with me!

It was exciting to sit down with Army veteran, writer, andpoet Ryan McDermott to talk about his memoir, Down Downriver: A Memoir of a Warrior Poet. Ryan shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to WestPoint, his experiences as a platoon leader during and after 9/11, and the emotional toll of war and the transition back to civilian life.

We talked about the healing power of poetry, the importanceof family, and the ongoing process of reconciliation. It’s an honest, powerful conversation that offers a candid look at service, trauma, and hope.

Learn more about Ryan and his book at www.downrivermemoir.com.

Thank you, Ryan, for taking the time to talk with me.

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I sit down with filmmaker Stephen Grayhm to talk about his new movie, Sheepdog.

Stephen shares how his Grandfather’s WWII service and a chance encounter with a veteran inspired him to tell veterans’ stories and focus on post-traumatic growth authentically.

We dive into the deep research behind the film, the importance of empathy, and the challenges ofaccurately portraying both veterans and mental health professionals.

This conversation is all about bridging the gap between civilian and military communities through honeststorytelling. Steven’s vision is to foster a way to encourage support, understanding, and open conversations around veterans’ experiences and healing journeys.

Go to https://www.sheepdogthemovie.com/to learn more.

Thank you, Steven, for talking with me.