Episodes

🎙️ Join Rich LaMonica as he sits down with Marine Corps Veteran Zach Tidwell—a man who refuses to be defined by adversity. 💥 After surviving a suicide attempt that took his sight and hearing in one ear, Zach rebuilt his life on his terms. Now, he’s: ✅ An award-winning self-taught software developer making the digital world more accessible. ✅ A competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter facing able-bodied opponents. ✅ A passionate adventurer, skiing, rock climbing, and kayaking against the odds. ✅ ...

In this electrifying episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Joshua Daniel, a retired Master Sergeant with over 20 years of service in U.S. Special Operations. From the elite ranks of the 75th Ranger Regiment and Special Forces, Joshua transitioned from warfighter to purpose-driven leader. He’s the Founder of Counter Culture Solutions, where he trains others in personal protection, mindset mastery, and purposeful living. He also serves as President of Hero Games Charity, which ...

The MisFitNation with Rich LaMonica welcomes Combat Veteran AJ Richards, a former CrossFit gym owner, sixth-generation rancher, and food sovereignty advocate on a mission to decentralize the American food supply chain. AJ’s journey began when the 2020 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of our food system. What started as selling his family's beef direct-to-consumer evolved into managing a USDA meat plant in Wyoming, where he uncovered the real issue: ✅ Farmers and ranchers produce high-qualit...

2 x Best selling author

Combat Veteran Andrew Bragg joins The MisFitNation to talk about war, writing, and the painful lessons of the Arghandab Valley

Leadership learned through battle

From West Point to Innovator

US Army Veteran to inventor

An epic journey from a Boot Marine to man of Faith

Get ready for an electrifying episode of The MisFitNation with host Rich LaMonica as we welcome US Army and Law Enforcement Veteran Christopher Roper, aka Valhalla Viking! A man of many titles—Army vet, former Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate, and co-creator and co-owner of the highly anticipated TV series Echoes of Asgard—Christopher has taken his passion for leadership, service, and Norse mythology to the big screen, where he embodies the legendary Odin himself. After years of serving in the ...

Marine, Scholar, Fellow and Leader

🎙️ On the next episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army Veteran Joseph “Fonty” Fontenot, a combat-tested leader, musician, and veteran advocate with an inspiring story of resilience and reinvention. Fonty served 20 years in the US Army, retiring as a First Sergeant after deployments to Abu Ghraib, Iraq, and the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan. Before enlisting, he was a rising musician but chose to put his career on hold to serve in the Global War on Terror. In 2015,...

On this episode of The ToosDay Crue, Stephen and Jake sit down with Dennis J. Henson, a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate investor, bestselling author, and transformative educator. With over five decades of experience, Dennis has not only built successful businesses but has also mentored thousands, helping them unlock their full potential through mindset mastery, strategic investing, and personal growth. Dennis made his mark in real estate investing, founding Vanguard Marketing and Investments...

How a mother, mentor, and suicide prevention advocate turned grief into purpose—and created a blueprint for resilience and service.

The ultimate sacrifice and the stories of the man who paid it

A Love that wil last a lifetime

Bombs and Brotherhood

Combat Engineer to Grandfather

From Humble beginnings to a life of service

In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with US Navy Veteran Dustin Hayes, a man whose journey embodies resilience, perseverance, and transformation. From dropping out of high school to fighting alongside Navy SEALs, Dustin has faced life’s harshest challenges head-on. After being medically retired from the Navy, he built a multimillion-dollar construction business, only to lose it all and find himself homeless. But his story didn’t end there. At his lowest point,...

On the next episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Air Force Veteran and trailblazing author Georgia Lee Arts. With 30 years of leadership, training, and coaching experience, Georgia brings invaluable insights into life and career transitions. As the author of Dream Journey, Breaking the Dream Barriers™: A Guide to Identity Gaps in Life and Career, she has established herself as a thought leader in identity development and career alignment. Georgia is the founder of Deep ...

Get ready for an inspiring episode of The ToosDay Crue with hosts Stephen and Jake as they welcome Leighton Campbell, the visionary author behind Your Happiness Equation. What began as a heartfelt conversation with his kids evolved into a transformative journey, leading to a powerful book and an upcoming mini-documentary that promises to touch lives across the globe. Leighton’s Happiness Equation introduces seven insightful questions that help individuals calculate their Happiness Score. Throug...

Join host Rich LaMonica on this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show as he welcomes David “Curby” Foster, a retired U.S. Army Combat Veteran and proud Public Relations Officer of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® (CVMA®) NC 15. With over 20 years of military service and a combat deployment to Afghanistan, Curby’s story is one of resilience, brotherhood, and transformation. After facing the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, he found renewed purpose in the CVMA—a brothe...

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