Transition Out Of Military Episodes

July 14, 2025

#86 - Connecting Rural Veterans to Resources and Support - Michelle Lang

Send us a text In this impactful episode of Passing The Torch, host Martin Foster sits down with Michelle Lang, founder of Operation Honor Rural Salute (OHRS), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting rural and small-town veterans and their families. Michelle shares her personal journey, including her h…

July 14, 2025

#85 - Blake Stilwell - Humor and Humanity

Send us a text In this episode of “Passing The Torch,” host Martin Foster sits down with Blake Stilwell—an accomplished writer, editor, and combat photographer who was recently named editor in chief at We Are the Mighty. The conversation dives deep into Blake’s unconventional and winding journey th…

July 10, 2025

#84 - Josh White - From Service to Self-Discovery

Send us a text In this heartfelt and insightful episode of "Passing The Torch," host Martin Foster sits down with Josh White, host of the Herofront podcast, core member of Team Departing Sin, and a recent military retiree. The conversation takes listeners through Josh's transition from military lif…

April 5, 2025

#78: Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas - Healing Through Hitting

In this episode of "Passing The Torch," host Martin Foster interviews Vincent Vargas, a multi-talented individual with a diverse background in the military, acting, and psychology. Vincent discusses his current ventures, including hosting retreats for veterans and first responders, working on a pod…

March 6, 2025

Ep. 76: Michael 'Rod' Rodriguez: Healing Through Action

Michael “Rod” Rodríguez joined the U.S. Army in 1992, becoming a Green Beret in 1997 and serving as a Sniper Instructor at Fort Bragg until his medical retirement in 2013 due to combat injuries. With ten deployments, Rod’s military career was marked by significant contributions. He joined the GWOT …

Nov. 11, 2024

Ep. 67: The Bird Clock and Millennial Veterans with Jenna Carlton

Jenna Carlton is the founder of The Millennial Veteran and the podcast Vet Chats. She utilizes her voice and platforms to engage in conversations with other veterans, focusing on their experiences and perspectives. Her Instagram page reaches millions of veterans per month and provides a space…

Oct. 22, 2024

Ep. 65: Travis Wilson - Four Corners of an Envelope

Martin Foster sits down with Travis Wilson, a decorated 21-year military veteran and former US Army Green Beret, to discuss his journey and insights on physical fitness, mental health, and purpose after military service.

Guest: Travis Wilson

Sept. 5, 2023

Ep 37: Shane Pilgrim: From Military Veteran to Business Advisor - Embracing Transitions and Redefining Success

How do you define wealth and success? Listen to Shane Pilgrim's insightful take on these concepts, along with his compelling stories and experiences. A podcast episode not to be missed! #Wealth #Success #ShanePilgrimPodcast