On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Thomas TJ Baird — US Army Veteran, leadership mentor, motivational speaker, and founder of Warrior Dad Stories. TJ has built his life around leadership — not just in uniform, but at home, in business, and in the community. A disabled…
On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Gary Thrapp, a lifelong youth sports leader, coach, and community builder with over 40 years of experience shaping young athletes into strong leaders. Gary has coached multiple sports, raised four successful children through the competitive process, and owned Beyond The…
On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Jake and Stephen welcome retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer JJ Parma, a veteran of 11 combat deployments who understands elite performance—and the real cost that comes with it. After leaving the SEAL Teams, JJ faced what many high-performing professionals encounter: the loss of…
🔥 Cart Talk | Week Ahead on The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe This week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, we’re bringing powerful conversations about accountability, transformation, mental health, and purpose. These aren’t surface-level interviews — they’re real stories about rebuilding, rewiring, and refusing to quit. 📺 Watch every…
🛞 Weekly Cart Talk Recap | The MisFitNation & ToosDay Crüe Another impactful week on The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, where leadership, service, and community continue to take center stage. 📺 Catch every episode on our YouTube channel: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation 🏈 Sunday | Super Bowl Night & Olympic Highlights…
On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Noah May, a young journalist, multi-podcast host, and powerful voice for mental health awareness. Growing up in Alabama, Noah faced years of depression, anxiety, and feeling like an outcast. Those struggles nearly cost him his life. Instead, they became the…
On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Jake and Stephen welcome Matt Johnson, subconscious transformation expert, NLP practitioner, and hypnosis specialist. After being diagnosed with PTSD and struggling with anxiety, Matt tried traditional talk therapy and medication — but knew there had to be another way. That journey led him…
On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Daniel Gray, author of The Men from the Medium — a memoir written entirely by hand while incarcerated following January 6th. Daniel’s story is not about headlines. It’s about accountability, humility, faith, and rebuilding a life from the ground up.…
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…
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…
On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Gary Thrapp, a lifelong youth sports leader, coach, and community builder with over 40 years of experience shaping young athletes into strong leaders. Gary has coached multiple sports, raised four successful children through the competitive process, and owned Beyond The…
Ken Dupar shares his thoughts on mortality after he had a diagnosis of heart issues.
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…
On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Jake and Stephen welcome retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer JJ Parma, a veteran of 11 combat deployments who understands elite performance—and the real cost that comes with it. After leaving the SEAL Teams, JJ faced what many high-performing professionals encounter: the loss of…
Another powerful week across The MisFitNation Cart Talk and The ToosDay Crue, filled with real conversations around veteran resilience, mental health, leadership, and growth beyond the uniform. 🛒 ToosDay with The Crue This week, The ToosDay Crue welcomed U.S. Marine Corps Veteran David Shoup. David served as an infantry rifleman…
