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Strength, Kindness and Choke Holds: The Improbable Journey of a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

Strength, Kindness and Choke Holds: The Improbable Journey of a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

In this episode, I’m speaking with Professor Noah Crome. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, whose incredible journey from a debilitating back injury that left him barely able to stand, to improbably, becoming a black belt training under the tutelage of UFC and Pride veteran, Ricardo Almeida, is nothing short of inspirational. Noah’s story is a decades long journey of trials and broken dreams, that ultimately lead to his becoming an elite practitioner and coach, in one of the toughest jiu…

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What Happens in Vegas, Will Take You Around the World

What Happens in Vegas, Will Take You Around the World

In this episode I’m speaking with Lisa Anderson. Lisa is the director of the United Nations Commercial Air Travel Safety Unit, which falls under the UN department of safety and security. Essentially Lisa and her team evaluate commercial air operators throughout the world and determine their suitability to safely and reliably transport UN personnel. It’s important to note that when Lisa was hired to take the position, the CATSU didn’t exist. She was given guidance on what the UN wanted…

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The Sex Panther is an Emo Boomer

The Sex Panther is an Emo Boomer

In this episode “Chunks” (LtCol Keith Phillip) and I are back in studio for the first time since our inaugural episode. Chunks gives his thoughts on the show so far and what he thinks of my early efforts. We talk at length about where we think The Ready Room is headed and how that matches our earliest ideas for the show. We discuss society’s rapid shift toward a new normal, and talk openly about what that means from our own…

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A 94 Year-old World War II Veteran Looks Back

A 94 Year-old World War II Veteran Looks Back

In this episode I’m honored to be speaking with Private First Class Kenneth W. Pasch Sr. Born Dec 4, 1924, Ken grew up in LaSalle, NY during the depression and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1944. He was assigned as a gunner aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hancock and served in the Pacific campaign, where he was involved in several large battles and countless smaller engagements. He served aboard the Hancock until V-J Day. After Japan’s surrender, he was…

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