The American Veteran Show Podcast

AVS || June 9th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with a recap of D-Day events in France, with sound from the Queen, President Macron, and President Trump. News of a fatal accident at West Point this week is discussed.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan and Gale Kessler talk about Operation: Black Ops, connecting veterans in need with shelter pets. Note: This is not a connection to certified service pets.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with Purple Heart recipient Bob Mallin on his experiences in Vietnam.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan ends the program speaking with Marine veteran Chris Rawlings who founded Veteran LED, a service employing veterans to replace government-operated LED lighting and save taxpayers money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || June 2nd, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins a special D-Day edition of the program first highlighting that June is "PTSD Awareness Month". Also, some sound from President Trump's commencement speech at the Air Force Academy. Plus, President Trump is accused of having the U.S. Navy obscure the USS McCain during a trip to Japan. We have sound of his steadfast denial of having knowledge of the situation. Then, archival sound from Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's pre-invasion speech to soldiers participating in D-Day. Finally, some interesting D-Day facts and figures from the Imperial War Museum.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with WII U.S. Navy veteran Paul Corrington recorded live at Fort Logan.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan talks golf with Mike Mobley, ahead of the August 9th Operation: Hero Trek charity golf outing.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan and Executive Producer Kirk Widlund review and discuss 'Saving Private Ryan' ahead of this week's 75th anniversary of D-Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || May 26th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with sound from a special broadcast out of American Legion Post 1 at I-25 and Yale earlier this week. Steffan speaks with Post 1 Commander Tom Yagley.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan discusses military and foreign affairs with CBS Senior Military Analyst Mike Lyons. Plus, Wally Weld discusses the American Legion Baseball League.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan talks brothers serving on the same ships in WWII with author Walt Borneman; buy Walt’s new book “Brothers Down” wherever books are sold.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan with American Legion Post 1 Event Coordinator Terry Mercel on her family’s military history. Plus, Steffan announces a hot rod car show honoring our fallen; this event features our own 710 KNUS News Man Scott Curtis’ wife Diane and her food truck serving funnel cakes. Also, national parks and recreation spots are now free for wounded vets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || May 19th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan begins the program with the F-16 crash in California, a word on Military Transport Day, and a special musical tribute to National Armed Services Day.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with Phillip Gutierrez at American Legion Post 1 at I-25 and Yale discussing the Forgotten Heroes Fund and how it helped Phil get the medals his father earned from the U.S. military.SEGMENT 3: Steffan honors the life and military service of Fleming Begaye Sr, one of the oldest surviving Navajo Code Talkers to pass away circa a 2017 White House visit. Then, a 2001 presentation by President George W. Bush honoring the overall service of the Navajo Code Talkers in WWII.SEGMENT 4: Steffan discusses the recent legislative effort to assist Blue Water Veterans; servicemen who served offshore Vietnam, and previously denied V.A. help. Finally, we end the program honoring the passing of Medal of Honor recipient Bob Maxwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || May 12th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Steffan with a recap of the tragic shooting at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch, then a special message from Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mike Dunford on Military Spouses Appreciation Day.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with Honor Bell Foundation’s Michelle Mallin on the group’s open Executive Director position.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with retired U.S. Air Force Master Sargent Frank Harmon on the Red, White and Blue Rodeo in June.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 || May 5th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Guest: Steffan starts the program with former Navy SEAL and author Carl Higbie, on his time in the military, his fight against political correctness, and more. Part one.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Guest: Steffan continues his interview with former Navy SEAL and author Carl Higbie, on his time in the military, his fight against political correctness, and more. Part two.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan continues from last week’s program his interview with U.S. Navy veteran Jim Caruso, who is now Denver’s coroner. Part two.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan sits down with the BTA’s Sean Dennis on charity work and his time as a bomb technician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || April 28th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Guest: Steffan starts the program with the founder of The Whiskey Patriots, Kyle Reyes, on his fight against political correctness, his love of country, and more. Part one.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan continues the conversation with the founder of The Whiskey Patriots, Kyle Reyes, on his fight against political correctness, his love of country, and more. Part two.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan and U.S. Navy veteran Jim Caruso, who is now Denver’s coroner. Part one (parts two and three will air in the next few weeks).SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan and executive producer Kirk Widlund provide commentary on the Kate Smith controversy, and asks ‘where does the political correctness end?’ Then, a CBS News story on a Gold Star Mother’s tax burden courtesy of Uncle Same. Finally, a teaser of tonight’s ’60 Minutes’ piece on a NATO training operation in Norway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || April 21st, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Guest: Steffan begins a special Easter Edition of the program with former V.A. Secretary Jim Nicholson on his time working with wounded veterans coming back from Iraq/Afghanistan.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Part one of Steffan with WWII and Korea war veteran Jim Dennison.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Part two of Steffan with WWII and Korea war veteran Jim Dennison.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan with the last of WWII and Korea war veteran Jim Dennison. Plus, remembering the 800-year history of the recently-damaged Notre Dame cathedral, and its survival during WWII occupation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || April 14th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Guest: Steffan with New York Times Best-selling author Adam Makos, on his new book on WW2 ‘Spearhead’. Part one.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Steffan with New York Times Best-selling author Adam Makos, on his new book on WW2 ‘Spearhead’. Part two.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Steffan with New York Times Best-selling author Adam Makos, on his new book on WW2 ‘Spearhead’. Part three.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan with news about fallen US marines, and a call to end the deaths of our military and diplomatic personnel in Afghanistan. Plus, a memorial for the last member of the Doolittle Raid, 103-year-old Dick Cole, who died this week. Finally, it’s Spring time and that means baseball and America’s favorite pastime. We honor the late, great, Ted Williams, a veteran who served in both WW2 and Korea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || April 7th, 2019

SEGMENT 1: Guest: Steffan with U.S. Army veteran John Ready on his book ‘Does This Suicide Vest Make Me Look Fat?’ on life in the military and retirement.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Part one of Steffan with Lt. Col. James Reeman on his military career and work as Commander of the 138th Space Control Squadron, Colorado Air National Guard.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Part two of Steffan with Lt. Col. James Reeman on his view of the new generation of warfare.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Steffan with Marine Corps Veteran Bob Miller from the Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass on how the V.A. program helps vets like him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.