Podcasts by Taking the Lid Off

Perspective and Gratitude from 2022-03-23T10:36

Chad and Tim return to have a simple chat about having perspective and gratitude.  Two things that can get you a long way in live especially these days.  

Personal Data Security from 2021-10-19T22:28:42

In this episode I talk with my friend and security expert Justin about protecting your personal data. We talk about using secure email and messaging as well as using VPNs and browsers.

Fi...

My Transition Story - Part 1 from 2020-08-31T10:16:41

Since we talk transition on this show a good bit I thought it'd be appropriate to share my story.  I focus mainly on the job aspect, so if you have questions about any other parts just ask in th...

VA Claims After Transitioning from the Military from 2020-06-22T10:00

We're back with John Karuza and talking about filing a VA claim once you've already left the military.  

VA Claims Prior to Transitioning from the Military from 2020-06-15T10:00

In this episode I talk with John Karuza (son of John Karuza from episode #3) about the VA claims process prior to transitioning from the military.  We give you a general breakdown of the process...

Memorial Day 2020 - My Thoughts from 2020-05-25T10:49:21

This episode is just me and my mic with a short prepared piece about Memorial Day and what it is to me.  

Special Operation Truth - The Human is More Important Than the Hardware - Mental Performance with Cecilia Craft from 2020-05-18T10:00

In this episode I'm talking with Cecilia Craft, a mental performance coach that I worked with while at the Special Warfare Center.  Ceci's department was then known as the Special Operations Cen...

Military Transition with Retired Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom from 2020-05-11T10:37:35

Pat is back and this time we're talking about military transition.  Pat talks about his experience and his blog, "White Belt Mindset".  There's some great advice in here, so have a listen and th...

The Tactical Games with Tim Burke from 2020-05-04T10:55:52

Like  to shoot?  In shape?  Try "The Tactical Games".  Today I talk with Tim Burke, the founder of the games.  I competed in the first event and it's grown immensely since then.  Listen to Tim a...

Military Transition and Hunting as a Hobby with Retired SGM Kyle Lamb from 2020-04-27T10:00

I'm honored to have with me this week retired SGM Kyle Lamb.  For my listeners he should need no introduction, but if you need to know more just go visit ...

Philadelphia Eagles trip - Leadership Lessons with Retired Army Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom from 2020-04-19T17:14:53

This time Pat Fensom and I are talking about a leadership trip we took to visit the Philadelphia Eagles during training camp.  It was a knowledge packed trip that we took a lot away from, both i...

Leadership Lessons with Retired Army Special Forces CSM Pat Fensom from 2020-04-12T14:18:15

Pat Fensom is a retired Army Special Forces Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and was my CSM during my time as a First Sergeant at the JFK Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, NC.  On this episode w...

Adapt and Overcome - COVID-19 Coronavirus Edition from 2020-04-05T13:01:47

In this episode I talk with Danny Gomez of First Person Xperience.  We served together as instructors at the Special Warfare Center.  We discuss handling adversity through adaptation, specifical...

Law of Self Defense with Andrew Branca from 2020-03-29T11:00

In this episode I have attorney Andrew Branca, author of the "Law of Self Defense" on to talk about self defense law.  We talk general self defense law as well as separate self defense law in th...

1st Squad - Blast From The Past from 2020-03-22T15:16:54

In this episode I bring back 3 of my former squad members that were in my squad in Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division.  We served togeth...

Original Strength for the Tactical Athlete with Tim Anderson from 2020-03-13T11:00

In this episode I talk with my friend Tim Anderson of Original Strength.  He and I wrote a book together called "Original Strength for the Tactical Athlete" and he has authored several books cen...

Military Transition with Rich Brown from 2020-03-01T15:44:49

In this episode I chat with Rich Brown, co-host of the American Warrior Show and retired Marine.  We talk about transitioning from the military and provide some advice and lessons learned for th...

First Team - Leading By Example from 2020-02-23T12:00

In this episode I talk with John Karuza, my first squad leader from my time as an Airborne Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division.  We talk about how his leadership style influenced me and so...

Leadership In Balance with Mike Lerario from 2020-02-15T23:22:17

In this episode I talk with Mike Lerario about his book Leadership In Balance and some shared lessons learned in the military.  Mike was my Battalion Commander while I was in 2nd Battalion, 505t...

1 - Introduction from 2020-02-11T00:10:52

Welcome to the Taking the Lid Off Podcast!

In this episode I talk about the reason behind the podcast, the meaning behind the name and what to expect from this podcast.

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