The American Veteran Show Podcast

AVS || October 27th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with Marine Corps veteran Pat Caruso and his wife Sarah on their inaugural 2019 Veterans Ball on November 8th at the Wellshire Golf Course.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with guest Michelle Malin of Honor Bell on an effort to construct a second Honor Bell.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with US military veterans Cynthia Francis and Robert Chase at this year’s Aurora Stand-Down for Veterans.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with various military-related news, and an interview with CBS foreign affairs correspondent Pam Falk on the latest in Syria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || October 20th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with US Army veterans Watik Aleem and Robert Chase as they preview this year’s Aurora Stand-Down event this upcoming week.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan continues the program with sound from VP Mike Pence in Egypt, and President Trump in Dallas, Texas as they announce a temporary ceasefire in Syria.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with veteran Robert Watson of Operation One Nation highlight the 6th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner/Silent Auction.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with various military-related news and upcoming events. A misidentification of the infamous Iwo Jima photo is rectified. Plus, a new Air Force secretary is confirmed amid high suicide rates for AF veterans. A run-down on some stinker war films, and one diamond in the rough. Thousands turn out for a deceased veteran. Some Halloween fun at VFW Post 1 in Aurora.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || October 13th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with Vietnam veteran Ed Riggs, and Afghanistan veteran Harrison Swift, on their organization ‘Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center’ which helps veterans from any region in Colorado.
SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan continues the program with Vietnam veteran Ed Riggs, and Afghanistan veteran Harrison Swift, on their organization ‘Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center’ which helps veterans from any region in Colorado.
SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with Wayne Connell from Invisible Disabilities and Col. Mikal Burroughs on the upcoming ID Gala on October 18th.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with CBS senior military analyst Mike Lyons on the latest with the Turks and the Kurds as President Trump withdraws from Syria. Then, sound from President Trump on “the hardest thing he has to do” as Commander-in-Chief, sign letters to fallen service members’ families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || October 6th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with part one of Deb Quackenbush, veterans advocate who started American Military Family in 2005 on the origins of the pro-veteran charity, and the upcoming gala on October 25th.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan continues the program with part two of Deb Quackenbush, veterans advocate who started American Military Family in 2005 on the origins of the pro-veteran charity, and the upcoming gala on October 25th.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with Bea Wilhite with the Colorado Aviation Historical Society on the all-star veteran ensemble attending the upcoming event on Saturday.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with Edie Marks, wife of the late Mort Marks, on her husband’s life, service, and impact on those who knew him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 29th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with Dick Young, on his enlistment in the Navy, his life and service, and his work with veteran courts.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan continues the program with Dick Young, on his enlistment in the Navy, his life and service, and his work with veteran courts.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with sound from Defense Secretary Mark Esper on troops being sent to Saudi Arabia. Plus, State ICE Director John Fabbricatore on ICE sweeps over the last week or so and how his military service informs his fight for strong borders.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with a PBS History Detectives excerpt on the disappearance of US Army Band composer Glenn Miller in 1944.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 22nd, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins a special four-part interview with WWII vet Paul Barnes who served in the China-Burma-India theater of war.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with the second of a four-part interview with WWII vet Paul Barnes who served in the China-Burma-India theater of war.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with the third of a four-part interview with WWII vet Paul Barnes who served in the China-Burma-India theater of war.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with the fourth of a four-part interview with WWII vet Paul Barnes who served in the China-Burma-India theater of war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 15th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program CBS senior military analyst Mike Lyons on the now-cancelled plans to talk with the Taliban about Afghanistan withdrawal plans. Steffan with the first of a two-part interview with USMC veteran and founder of Everyone Living Knows, Lance Copl. Josh Muller.
SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with the last of a two-part interview with USMC veteran and founder of Everyone Living Knows, Lance Copl. Josh Muller.
SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with the first of a two-part interview with Vietnam veteran Hank Rood on his life and drafting into the US military in the 1960s.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with Vietnam veteran Hank Rood on his life, being drafted into the US military in the 1960s, and how the war still affects him today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 8th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Guest: Steffan begins the program with the first of a two-part interview with Elizabeth Martin and Rick Duskey on the Veterans Golf Association.
SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan begins the program with the last of a two-part interview with Elizabeth Martin and Rick Duskey on the Veterans Golf Association.
SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with Eric Anderson of Colorado’s own SEAKR Engineering on how they assist major defense providers in the state and the family history of the company.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program with VA Secretary Robert Wilkie’s speech on creating an Apollo Project-level urgency on the issue of veteran suicide, plus an interview with Shara Hubert on the Veterans Passport 2 Hope, Honor Bell Foundation and Warrior Bonfire Program Golf Tournament coming up this Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 1st, 2019

Note: This is a 'best-of' edition of the program.SEGMENT 1: Guest: Steffan begins the program with a special interview with D-Day veteran Dash Hensley, who shares his story of what he saw, the effect of Eisenhower’s pre-invasion prayer on troops morale, and more.
SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, author and speaker Justin Constantine, who describes his tours of duty in those countries, as well as the harrowing tale of his near-death experience in Iraq by a sniper’s bullet.
SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, author and speaker Justin Constantine, who has written numerous books on assisting small businesses and corporations hire veterans with ease and confidence. Buy Justin’s book ‘My Battlefield, Your Office’, and ‘From We Wil to At-Will’ wherever books are sold.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan speaks with retired U.S. military veterans ‘JB’ and ‘Judy’ on their lives in the services. Then, a commentary on the state of school safety in light of the shooting at STEM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || August 25th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the show with more on US soldier fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then, sound from President Trump as he spoke to the 75th Annual AmVets Conference in Kentucky.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with sound from Las Vegas as he speaks with US serviceman and TAC 702 Creative Director Ben Holden on-location at TAC 702 on the Strip.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with CBS News Senior Military Analyst Major Mike Lyons on the President’s desire to withdraw from Afghanistan.SEGMENT 4: Steffan ends the program with KHVH reporter Rick Hamada in Hawaii on why he works so hard for America’s veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.