What happens when a 13-year-old child is forced into one of history's most brutal wars? On this powerful episode of **The MisFitNation**, we welcome **Heidi Langbein-Allen**, author of *Save the Last Bullet: Memoir of a Boy Soldier in Hitler's Army*. Heidi shares the remarkable story of her father, Wilhelm Langbein,…
US Army Veteran Keni Thomas explains the run out of the fight in Mogadishu. The helplessness of getting into the Malaysian APC and how they all got out of there. Check out the full episode under the Live tab.
What do you do when every second counts? In this powerful moment from MisFitNation, Army Ranger veteran Keni Thomas shares the incredible story of Ranger Tom DiTomaso, who made a split-second leadership decision during the Battle of Mogadishu. Ordered to stay in position, DiTomaso saw a Black Hawk helicopter crash…
Most people believe human trafficking happens somewhere else. Another city. Another state. Another country. Former undercover detective Heidi Chance says that's one of the biggest misconceptions keeping communities vulnerable. In this powerful episode of TheMisFitNation, Heidi shares what she learned during more than 27 years in law enforcement and over…
What is the true cost of freedom? In this deeply moving and unforgettable episode of MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Army Veteran Ethan Groce and Gold Star Son Jason Galvan, co-hosts of the Operation Insight Podcast, for a powerful conversation about military service, sacrifice, resilience, purpose, and preserving…
Some stories change the way you see the world. This week on MisFitNation, we welcome Adriene Caldwell, author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, for an unforgettable conversation about surviving childhood trauma, overcoming adversity, and discovering that healing is possible. Adriene's life has been marked by experiences that could have…
Healing. Hope. Service. Leadership. The week ahead on **The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe** is packed with powerful conversations that remind us why stories matter. 🇺🇸 **Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomes Dr. Pam Arnell** Rich LaMonica sits down with Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22ZERO. Through her leadership, she's…
Leadership, resilience, and authentic conversations took center stage this week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe. 🎙️ Saturday – Special Edition with Allison Burton We kicked off the weekend with Allison Burton, speaker, writer, military spouse advocate, and unapologetic truth-teller. Together, we explored the realities of invisible labor, burnout,…
LIVE • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM CST This week, The ToosDay Crüe welcomes US Army Retired Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Jeff Truex, a man whose mission didn't end when he hung up the uniform. Jeff served 23 years in the United States Army, including 17 years…
When service ends, the battle doesn't always stop. This week, The MisFitNation welcomes Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22ZERO, psychologist, educator, first responder, suicide prevention leader, and lifelong advocate for veterans, military families, first responders, and trauma survivors. Dr. Arnell has dedicated decades to helping children, families, veterans, and…
What does real leadership look like when everything is falling apart? In this unforgettable episode of MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Keni Thomas, a former U.S. Army Ranger with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, bestselling author, country…
How do elite leaders stay calm when everything is falling apart? Former Pennsylvania State Police SWAT Commander and NASA Kennedy Space Center tactical leader Bill Young joins The MisFitNation to share the lessons he learned from over 31 years of leading high-performance teams in high-risk environments. This conversation goes far…
Some battles end when you leave the battlefield. Others follow you home. In this unforgettable episode of The ToosDay Crüe Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Purple Heart recipient, Iraq War veteran, Combat Engineer, husband, father, and author Jason Rumbaugh for one of the most honest conversations we've ever…
After 13 years investigating human trafficking, former undercover detective Heidi Chance realized something alarming: Children are being targeted younger than ever before. That's why she wrote Talk to Them—a book designed to help parents recognize grooming tactics, online dangers, and the warning signs predators don't want families to see. This…
Leadership. Belonging. Resilience. Service. The week ahead on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe is packed with powerful conversations from people who have led under pressure, overcome adversity, and dedicated their lives to helping others grow. 🎙️ Saturday – Special Edition with Allison Burton We're kicking off the weekend with…
Heroism, sacrifice, service, and awareness defined this week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe. 🇺🇸 Sunday – The MisFitNation welcomed Ethan Groce & Gold Star Son Jason Galvan Rich LaMonica sat down with Army veteran Ethan Groce and Gold Star Son Jason Galvan, co-hosts of Operation Insight. Ethan shared…
What does leadership look like when lives are on the line? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome Keni Thomas, U.S. Army Ranger veteran, Bronze Star recipient, 2025 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee, bestselling author, Emmy-winning producer, country music artist, and survivor of the Battle of Mogadishu—the historic battle portrayed in…
What happens when the mission ends? For many veterans, retirement or separation from military service brings freedom, opportunity, and a new beginning. But it can also bring something few people talk about: Loneliness. On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Stephen and Jake sit down with retired U.S. Marine Corps…
Is the world falling apart—or are we witnessing the next stage of human evolution? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome retired U.S. Army Colonel Scott F. Paradis, former Congressional Fellow in the U.S. Senate, former National Security Fellow at Harvard University, author of 11 books, speaker, and creator of the…
LIVE on The MisFitNation | June 20 at 2 PM CST What happens when being praised for "handling everything" becomes the very thing that's breaking us? Join The MisFitNation as we welcome Allison Burton, speaker, writer, military spouse advocate, and self-described professional truth-teller, for an unfiltered conversation about burnout, invisible…
