The American Veteran Show Podcast

AVS || November 11th, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan opens at the 28th annual VA Colorado Homeless Veteran Stand Down. Guest: JudgeSEGMENT 2: Guest: Veteran Donald Wallace on the benefits of the VA stand down event.SEGMENT 3: Steffan with a remembrance for slain North Ogden, Utah mayor and National Guard Major Brent Taylor, murdered by fellow Afghan commandos in Kandahar. Then, a ‘happy birthday’ to the USMC. Plus, a look back at the CO Air National Guard’s 50th anniversary SEGMENT 4: Guest: Veteran and author Patrick O’Donnell on his new book, ‘The Unknowns’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || November 3rd, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan speaks with Steve Best at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery, as the first four soldiers are laid to rest there.SEGMENT 2: A memoriam for those laid to rest at PPNC. Guest: Tara Hutchinson, of Tara Hutch Designs, on her military service, injury/amputation, and use of crafting jewelry to help herself and other veterans going through difficult times.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Tara Hutchinson continues to discuss her life, military service, and jewelry business.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Colorado’s V.A. member Rebecca Sawyer-Smith on upcoming ‘stand down’ events that provide everything from a shave to a hot meal for homeless veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || October 28th, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan is at Fort Logan as they bury cremains of Vietnam War veterans who never received a proper burial. He speaks with Stan Paprocki, president of Chapter 1071 of the Vietnam Veterans of America.SEGMENT 2: Sound of Gen. Stanley McChrystal on his new book, plus the remainder of Rocky Bleier’s interview from last week.SEGMENT 3: Guest: CBS military analyst Mike Lyons on the migrant caravan.SEGMENT 4: Guest: CO State President of the Patriot Guard Riders, Bob McCune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || October 21st, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan with a preview of the upcoming program; then an update of Hurricane Michael’s destruction; President Trump awards the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam veteran. Plus, the 1976 WWII film ‘Midway’ is being remade for a 2019 release.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Captain Austin Mackenzie from FE Warren in Wyoming.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Staff Sgt. Taylor Henry from FE Warren AFB in Wyoming.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Former pro football player and Vietnam veteran Rocky Bleier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || October 14th, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Guest: Lynn Novick, co-producer with Ken Burns of some of the most memorable documentaries on the Civil War, Vietnam, etc.SEGMENT 2: Guest: More of Lynn Novick, discussing the effect her documentaries have on her interview subjects and veteran in general.SEGMENT 3: A Fox Business interview with Gen. Jack Keane on border security, the Wall, ICE agents, and more.SEGMENT 4: Guests: Dan Neuberger from Freedom Service Dogs and Chris Bowyer, with his service dog Noodle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || October 7th, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan with news on a US soldier killed in Afghanistan as the occupation enters its 17th year, plus President Trump’s latest Medal of Honor ceremony, and a 7 year old’s stunning rendition of the National Anthem.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Wayne Connell, of Invisible Disabilities.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Tom Spooner on his work with colleague Wayne Connell.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Attorney Sean Kendall, on his work for veterans on VA disability claims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 30th, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan with live sound from San Francisco, with a clip from his 2014 film ‘Life, Liberty, Resilience’, protests against the Vietnam War coordinated by military service members, and a glimpse into 1930s S.F. with archival footage.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Eddie Ramirez, head of the San Francisco Veteran Film Festival.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Charlynne Boddie on her work for veterans and her faith.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Gold Star Mom Julie Shrock on the loss of her son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 23rd, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan speaks with Greg Sipple on the allegations against Lt. Gov. candidate Lang Sias regarding the 19991 Tailhook scandal.SEGMENT 2: Guest: Greg Sipple, about his work training pilots from all backgrounds with the Virtual Flight Academy. (Part 2)SEGMENT 3: Guest: Continuation from last week of Steffan’s interview with WW2 veteran Clayton Nattier. (Part 2)SEGMENT 4: Guest: WW2 veteran Clayton Nattier. (Part 1)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 16th, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan speaks with Colorado Sun founder Larry Ryckman on the opening of the new outlet, and how it will cover veteran issues.SEGMENT 2: Guest: John Sherman with Denver Divers on the underwater poker tournament to assist veterans.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Author Dan Perkins on his military service and his program Songs and Stories for Soldiers.SEGMENT 4: Guest: WW2 veteran Clayton Nattier. (Part 1)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVS || September 9th, 2018

SEGMENT 1: Steffan highlights veteran news of the week plus therapy solutions for veterans transitioning from military to the broader society. SEGMENT 2: Guest: JeffCo assessor candidate Bruce Cassidy on his military service and why he’s running.SEGMENT 3: Guest: Charles Johnson’s Ball Corp. wants to hire veterans and in-service military members.SEGMENT 4: Guest: Jerry Felice, of Fountain-Fort Carson High School on the upcoming Sept. 15th Honor game against Grandview that honors American veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.