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Jan. 30, 2026

Why Veterans Should Call 988 — Myth Busting

Why Veterans Should Call 988 — Myth Busting
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Jan. 30, 2026

Ken Dupar: Army, Heart Failure, and Finding Life Through Story

Ken Dupar: Army, Heart Failure, and Finding Life Through Story

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army veteran, author, and independent publisher Ken Dupar for a raw, funny, and deeply human conversation about survival, service, creativity, and meaning. Raised in Milwaukee and shaped by the University of Wisconsin before joining the U.S. Army, Ken found…

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Jan. 30, 2026

David Shoup on Destroying PTSD and Reclaiming Life After Combat

David Shoup on Destroying PTSD and Reclaiming Life After Combat

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake and Stephen welcome US Marine Corps combat veteran David Shoup, founder of Warriors Awakening and a leading voice in the fight to eliminate PTSD from the lives of veterans and active-duty service members. David served as an infantry rifleman during Operation…

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Jan. 30, 2026

Dr. Roy G. Taylor on Leadership, Police Reform, and Civil Rights

Dr. Roy G. Taylor on Leadership, Police Reform, and Civil Rights

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Dr. Roy G. Taylor, PhD—a nationally respected law enforcement executive, leadership expert, and consultant with more than 40 years of experience across federal, state, local, and private-sector criminal justice roles. Dr. Taylor is the founder of Taylor Consulting Group and…

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Jan. 29, 2026

Army Veteran Manny Vera on Service, Learning, and Purpose After Uniform

Army Veteran Manny Vera on Service, Learning, and Purpose After Uniform

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Manny Vera, a former Military Police Soldier who served nearly a decade in uniform and continues his mission of service far beyond it. After transitioning from active duty, Manny found renewed purpose supporting fellow veterans through mental…

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Jan. 28, 2026

Cait Conley: Combat Leadership, National Security, and the Call to Congress

Cait Conley: Combat Leadership, National Security, and the Call to Congress

In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Cait Conley—a West Point graduate, Bronze Star recipient, counterterrorism leader, and candidate for Congress in New York’s 17th District. A fourth-generation Hudson Valley native from working-class roots, Cait felt her calling to serve on September 11th…

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Jan. 28, 2026

This is The Tip of The Spear

This is The Tip of The Spear

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Jan. 28, 2026

Why first responders carry trauma every day

Why first responders carry trauma every day
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Jan. 27, 2026

Army Veteran Manny Vera on Service, Learning, and Purpose After Uniform

Army Veteran Manny Vera on Service, Learning, and Purpose After Uniform

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Manny Vera, a former Military Police Soldier who served nearly a decade in uniform and continues his mission of service far beyond it. After transitioning from active duty, Manny found renewed purpose supporting fellow veterans through mental…

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Jan. 26, 2026

K9 Tambo’s Fight: Service, Loyalty, and Life After the Badge

K9 Tambo’s Fight: Service, Loyalty, and Life After the Badge

What happens after a working dog’s service ends—and the real battle begins? In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, the hosts welcome Chris Bingham, federal law enforcement K9 handler and lifelong partner to K9 Tambo, a decorated retired working dog who spent years protecting people and property at the…

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Jan. 26, 2026

How to file PTSD claims: Vet Centers, diagnosis, and filing steps

How to file PTSD claims: Vet Centers, diagnosis, and filing steps
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Jan. 26, 2026

Why trade careers can beat college debt

Why trade careers can beat college debt
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Jan. 25, 2026

Fight Suicidal Thoughts: The Lie That Ends Your Life #shorts

Fight Suicidal Thoughts: The Lie That Ends Your Life #shorts

In this deeply important moment from The MisFitNation, Steve and Carol Riggs speak candidly about the dangerous internal battle many people face during suicidal crises. They remind us of a critical truth backed by research and lived experience: 👉 When people pause, wait, and don’t act on suicidal thoughts, life…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Army Veteran Richard Spegal on Dark Fantasy, Service, and Storytelling

Army Veteran Richard Spegal on Dark Fantasy, Service, and Storytelling

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake and Stephen welcome U.S. Army Veteran Richard Spegal, a Pennsylvania National Guard officer, former 82nd Airborne soldier, and acclaimed author of dark fantasy and paranormal fiction. Richard is the creative force behind worlds like Eternal Nights and the Wolves & Ravens…

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Jan. 23, 2026

Coming Home: When Combat Identity Falls Apart

Coming Home: When Combat Identity Falls Apart
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Jan. 23, 2026

Why Kate says she's running: to honor the fallen

Why Kate says she's running: to honor the fallen
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Jan. 23, 2026

Army Veteran Jane Babcock: VA Benefits, Service, and Advocacy

Army Veteran Jane Babcock: VA Benefits, Service, and Advocacy

In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Jane Babcock, a retired Sergeant First Class and former nationally accredited County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) who has spent her life serving those who served. Jane’s military career spans more than 21 years, holding five MOSs, serving…

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Jan. 22, 2026

What families get wrong when helping veterans

What families get wrong when helping veterans
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Jan. 22, 2026

How a Sick Dog Chooses Joy Every Day

How a Sick Dog Chooses Joy Every Day
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Jan. 21, 2026

From Pain to Purpose: Steve & Carol Riggs on Healing After Suicide

From Pain to Purpose: Steve & Carol Riggs on Healing After Suicide

What happens when unimaginable loss becomes a calling to help others heal? In this moving episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Steve and Carol Riggs, the parents of U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Riggs, who tragically took his life after returning from Afghanistan. Devastated by grief, Steve and Carol…

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Jan. 21, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Retiring Working Dogs

The Hidden Cost of Retiring Working Dogs
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Jan. 21, 2026

How Afghanistan made me start Grey Bull

How Afghanistan made me start Grey Bull
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Jan. 21, 2026

Self-Deception Is the Greatest Lie: Why Honest Self-Examination Matters

Self-Deception Is the Greatest Lie: Why Honest Self-Examination Matters

Self-Deception Is the Greatest Lie: Why Honest Self-Examination Matters In this powerful moment from The MisFitNation, Steve and Carol Riggs deliver a message we all need to hear: 👉 No one lies to you more effectively than you. Self-deception keeps us stuck. Growth begins with honest self-examination—owning where we fall…

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Jan. 20, 2026

We are the last resort: Gray Bull Rescue's global impact

We are the last resort: Gray Bull Rescue's global impact
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