The AGD
Podcast
Unapologetic stories
from and for military veterans
still touching the flame
in life after service.
Don’t Take “No” For An Answer: Episode 15 w/ Nick Umble
Nick Umble can verbally debate the best of them but he prefers to shut up the naysayers through relentless action.
Give Yourself Some Grace: Episode 14 w/ Ben Seims
Ben Seims reveals how hard it can be to take care of ourselves even when we know exactly how best to do it.
Build Something: Episode 13 w/ JD Mata
JD Mata shares how he applies his diverse professional and educational backgrounds to affect positive change in the humans he coaches and counsels.
Do the Thing: Episode 12 w/ Mauri DiMeo
Mauri DiMeo of Tactical Alpinism shares how his love for the mountains is shaping his life after service.
Be Patient with Yourself: Episode 11 w/ Colin Meadors
Colin Meadors shares how his time in the military influenced his life after service, choosing what to keep and what to leave behind while navigating the world as a civilian.
Feel the Feelings: Episode 10 w/ Nate Palin
Nate Palin ditches his initial plan of recapping the first nine episodes and discusses how truly feeling what you’re engaging with is essential for effectively rebuilding your life.
Earn Through Action: Episode 9 w/ Noël Brand
Noël Brand divulges how he leveraged the chip on his shoulder from dropping out of a special forces selection with only a week remaining to fuel his passion for professionalizing his fitness and earning a slot in the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps.
Fail with Enthusiasm: Episode 8 w/ Matt Luke
Matt Luke switched his mindset from victimhood to ownership and subsequently upgraded his life from a state of incarceration to professional firefighter, full-time husband and father, and part-time savage.
Strike the Pain Pleasure Balance: Episode 7 w/ Margarita Valenzuela
Margarita Valenzuela added structure and purpose to the physicality of her youth when she joined the Marines, and she’s continued to apply all three components to make the most of her life after service.
Get Rid of the Ego: Episode 6 w/ Paul Nguyen
Paul Ngyuen shares how he overcame the physical limitations and loneliness of being removed from his Ranger family during rehab from a combat injury, and how his perseverance has translated to successes as a veteran in the civilian world.
Be Stubborn to Beat Death: Episode 5 w/ Ryan Antes
Ryan Antes comedically recalls multiple brushes with death, from losing an RTO gear bearing rucksack strap to an AK47 round to a poorly executed outpost shower poisoning, and culminating with some silent heart attacks in recent years. His refusal to go silently to the other side of the ground shows the value of being stubborn.
Seek Discomfort: Episode 4 w/ Giovani Urrutia
Giovani Urrutia unpacks lessons learned from a life of curiosity and refusal to cozy up to comfort as a Marine Corps veteran, High Performance Coach, and aspiring fiction writer.
Embrace Struggle: Episode 3 w/ David Pedersen
Marine veteran, Human Performance Coach, and DOE Operator David Pedersen shares his reasons to purposely embrace struggle and step into the wilderness to achieve growth beyond the military.
Finding Your Tribe: Episode 2 with James McLanahan
Former Army Ranger and Green Beret James McLanahan shares how he leans on physical fitness, fulfilling side hustles, and a hard found tribe of great humans to make the most of life after military service.
Be the Frog, Not the Dinosaur: Episode 1 with Jason Clark
Jason Clark delivers insightful perspective based on his experience as a warfighter, father, professional, and Marine Corps veteran who continues to embrace discomfort for the sake of infinitely achieving physical, mental, and emotional growth.

