What if your greatest opportunity today is simply waking up? Adam Corbin joins The MisFitNation’s 30 Days of Gratitude with a reminder about family, purpose, and the everyday opportunities we have to make a difference. Before heading to work, Adam shares why he’s grateful for the family that keeps him…
You knew your rank. You knew your mission. But who are you when the uniform comes off? Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Amber Houghton joins The MisFitNation to explore military transition, veteran identity, self-leadership, and finding purpose after service. After 28 years in the military, Amber faced a…
How do you find joy when grief changes everything—and the faith you grew up with leaves you asking harder questions? Author and entrepreneur Jodi Cowles joins the ToosDay Crüe for an honest conversation about grief, international adoption, resilient faith, and the fierce fight for joy. In her memoir, Then Came…
🔥 TWO AIR FORCE LEADERS. AN INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR. FOUR DAYS OF BIG CONVERSATIONS! The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe are kicking off November with an incredible lineup exploring military transition, entrepreneurship, leadership, personal growth, and finding purpose beyond the uniform! 🇺🇸 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – ROBERT RUSS With Jake hosting,…
🔥 MARINE RECON. REBUILDING AFTER SERVICE. HIDDEN BLAST INJURIES. What a week across The MisFitNation, The ToosDay Crüe, and the Tip of the Spear Veterans RoundTable! 🇺🇸 SUNDAY – KEITH BARTON U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Keith Barton brought a unique perspective on service and leadership. A former Recon Marine, military…
Helping other veterans didn’t mean Tim Grossman was okay. In this deeply personal moment from The MisFitNation, Army veteran Timothy “Tim” Grossman opens up about experiencing suicidal thoughts while working to help fellow veterans navigate life after service. He describes reaching a point when his doctors told him he needed…
What do we owe veterans when the weapons we asked them to fire may have left injuries we cannot see? U.S. Army veteran Tim Grossman answers with a reminder that deserves to be heard: “We’re just asking for a promise to be upheld.” In this powerful moment from The MisFitNation,…
You trained to survive enemy fire. Who prepared you for the questions about your own? Thousands of mortar rounds. Repeated breaching charges. Years around heavy weapons. For the warfighters behind those systems, the conversation about blast exposure doesn’t end when the firing stops. U.S. Army combat veteran Timothy “Tim” Grossman…
After 20+ years in the U.S. Air Force, how do you find your next mission? Retired Master Sergeant Robert Russ joins The MisFitNation to explore military retirement, veteran entrepreneurship, and building purpose when the structure of military life falls away. Robert is the founder of Above Ground Gear, a veteran-owned…
After paralysis, Casey Callister thought hiking with his family was something he could no longer do. His wife encouraged him to try a paved trail in his wheelchair—and that became a starting point for reconnecting with life. In this clip from The MisFitNation, the U.S. Army veteran and Vet5 Foundation…
Casey Callister was preparing for life after the Army when a head-on collision changed his future. Paralyzed from the waist down, he faced more than learning to use a wheelchair. He had to rethink his independence, his identity, and how he would show up for his wife and two children.…
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Sometimes a fishing trip creates the space for a conversation someone has needed for years. U.S. Army veteran and Vet5 Foundation co-founder Casey Callister shares how early mornings, military humor, and time on the water help veterans relax and connect. As the day unfolds, conversations can turn toward the struggles…
“No squad makes it without the platoon.” U.S. Army veteran Casey Callister knows that strong teams accomplish more together. In this clip from The MisFitNation, the Vet5 Foundation co-founder explains why veteran nonprofits can reach more people when they cooperate, share resources, and put the mission first. Whether you lead…
When Zachary Leyden left the Army after serving in Afghanistan, he expected civilian life to be his next adventure. Instead, he felt lost without the mission and the people beside him. After a DUI, a Vietnam veteran invited him to work with Mustangs. One horse, Kirby, would not let Zachary…
How do you lead when your title carries no weight? Army veteran Zachary Leyden explains what horses taught him about leading without authority—and why those lessons matter in the workplace. In this clip from The MisFitNation, Zachary describes the challenge of communicating with a 1,200-pound animal that has no reason…
This week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, we're bringing you three powerful Veteran guests and a special Veterans RoundTable! 🇺🇸 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 – KEITH BARTON The MisFitNation welcomes U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Keith Barton! A former Recon Marine, military aviator, business operations leader, and author, Keith is…
This week on The MisFitNation, two extraordinary Veterans shared stories of trauma, survival, resilience, and the lasting impact of events that changed their lives forever. 🇺🇸 SUNDAY – KENT MCGOWEN | FROM AIR FORCE VETERAN TO A CONTROVERSIAL SHOOTING Kent McGowen entered the U.S. Air Force at just 17 years…
The combat ends. The questions about blast exposure don’t. U.S. Army veteran Timothy Grossman joins The MisFitNation to discuss military occupational blast exposure, blast overpressure, veteran brain health, and the fight to get invisible wounds recognized. A former 11C indirect-fire infantryman, Timothy served with the Rakkasans of the 101st Airborne…
Who are you when the uniform comes off, your career changes, or life forces you to start over? Marine veteran Zurriane “Mr. Z” Bennett joins The ToosDay Crü3 for a powerful conversation about rebuilding your identity, reclaiming confidence, and finding purpose in your next chapter. A retired U.S. Marine Chief…
What happens when a Marine aviator turns his attention to government waste, congressional accountability, and family court reform? USMC Veteran Keith Barton joins Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation for an unscripted conversation about military leadership, broken systems, and what it takes to turn experience into action. A former military aviator,…
What happens when a veteran enters the justice system—and someone sees an opportunity to help them rebuild? In this clip from The MisFitNation, Navy veteran Ed Parcaut and host Rich LaMonica discuss support for justice-involved veterans. Rich shares a local Veterans Treatment Court graduation involving nine veterans and active-duty service…
Before Ron “Toes” Cooper became an F-4 fighter pilot and squadron commander, he was a young man afraid to ask questions. Four people believed in him when he struggled to believe in himself. Their influence helped shape a 22-year Air Force career that included more than 300 combat missions—and the…
Everyone saw a terrible investment. Army veteran Zachary Leyden saw what Ocean View Stables could become. Driving along the California coast, Zachary noticed a run-down horse property near San Francisco. When he bought it, the barn was falling down, makeshift structures needed replacing, and the site required extensive cleanup. People…