VTSR Podcast

By JP Cervantes

Welcome to the Veterans Transition Support Recon Show - VTSR Podcast.

Our hosts have served many years in the military and now bring their experiences to your ears. They hope you will gain laughter, wisdom, or both from their tales and guests.

They use their guests as a road map of services and supports available to you. So, download or stream this show alone or with friends cause they will entertain you on some level. (individual results may vary).

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Mini Episode 19 - Personal Responsibility

VTSR PodcastJul 25, 2023

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Mini Episode 19 - Personal Responsibility

JP talks about personal responsibility for your actions and don't use PTS as an excuse to act up.

Available on Spotify (Audio & Video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Youtube, and Rumble Video Player. You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Mike @legion18z

#DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy #veteranmentalhealth #makingadifferencetogether

Jul 25, 202313:10

EP. 32 - Burn Pit Exposure with Rick "Tank" Ferran

Rick “Tank” Ferran @unclesamsmisguidedchild discusses his Burn Pit Exposure and cancer issues. His story and experience may vary from yours, but we believe everyone can benefit from some of the information in this episode.

Available on Spotify (Audio & Video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Youtube, and Rumble Video Player.

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Mike @legion18z, and Nate

Jan 30, 202301:05:21

EP 31 - Shane Stuhlmiller

Shane Stuhlmiller is a Retired Master Sergeant (MSgt), USMC, Raider. Here is a glance at his career:

He started at MARSOC when it was initially standing up. FMTU to 3D MSOB to MSOAR to 4th MSOB to MSOAG to final be 3D Raider One, a Russian team the first couple of years were JCET/CNT's to Central Asia Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. He met his wife in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and had been married for 14 years.

Tour at MARSOC's School house teaching Derna Bridge, MARSOC's version of Robin Sage, where he met Commander Papi (JP).

Back to 3D Raider BN (MRB) for 18 months.

Tour at NATO Special Operation HQ in Mons, Belgium, at the NATO School House

3D MRB as BN Operations Chief then retired as Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the summer of 2022.

Listen to his story and learn about his transition and future goals.

Available on Spotify (Audio & Video), Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate, Mike @legion18z

Jan 09, 202301:15:39

EP. 30 - Javier “Javi” Vizcarrondo Pt.2

JP and Mike chat with Javier Vizcarrondo from Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass. Javier is an Army Veteran who grew up in Puerto Rico.

Javi shares his life story, success, struggles, and how his childhood and Army experience helped him maintain a “no quit” attitude.

This is Part 2 of 2.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate, Mike @legion18z

Dec 26, 202247:52

EP. 30 - Javier "Javi" Vizcarrondo Pt.1

JP and Mike chat with Javier Vizcarrondo from Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass. Javier is an Army Veteran who grew up in Puerto Rico.

Javi shares his life story, success, struggles, and how his childhood and Army experience helped him maintain a “no quit” attitude.

This is Part 1 of 2.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate, Mike @legion18z

Dec 21, 202255:47

VTSR Announcement

Stay tuned for future episodes of VTSR Podcast.

Dec 07, 202201:52

Mini Episode 18 - Warriors On The Fly

Follow up from EP. 2 with Warriors On The Fly.

Apr 22, 202214:19

EP. 29 - Chance Burles

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Chance Burles @mcplburles. Chance is a Canadian Forces Veteran and Combat Engineer who had an 8-month tour of Afghanistan in 2008, served eight years, and retired as a Master Corporal.

He is one of the Canadian Walk For Veterans founders, Host of Tools for the Toolbox podcast, and Host of the Sheepdog Round Table podcast.

Canadian Walk For Veterans

Website - www.canadianwalkforveterans.com

Instagram - @Canadianwalkforveterans

Twitter - @canwalk4vets

Facebook - @canwalk4vets

Tools for the Toolbox podcast is available on all major carriers.

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tools-for-the-toolbox/id1511265521?uo=4

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Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z

Apr 18, 202201:05:15

EP. 28 - Jerry "El Tiburon"

JP and Mike chat with Retired Green Beret, Jerry Cortinas. Jerry had a terrible accident while deployed to Afghanistan and his transition out of the Army took a dark path, and he shared his story with us.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z

Apr 04, 202201:24:54

EP. 27 - Amy Dillon

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Marine Corps veteran Amy Dillon @adda.may. Ada is a former Marine Corps Drill Instructor and Combat Marksmanship Instructor who served 12 years in active duty. Ada talks about her transition from the military and career in the firearms, tactical, and outdoors industries.

Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z

Mar 21, 202248:50

EP. 26 - Pancakes for Roger

JP and Mike chat with Susan L. Combs from Combs and Company @combsandcompany. Susan Combs is on a mission to help the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic by asking people to eat pancakes.

She’s the champion behind the #pancakesforRoger movement, and her new book, appropriately named Pancakes for Roger, was released on February 22nd.

Major General Roger Combs was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran diagnosed with Agent-Orange-related throat cancer in his later years, which he had been exposed to as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

Buy the book or find more information about this cause at https://www.pancakesforroger.com and don’t forget to use hashtag #PancakesForRoger when posting a pic of your delicious pancakes.

Combs and Company https://combsandco.com

Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z

#DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast #military #marines #army #airforce #lawenforcement #firstresponders #navy

Mar 14, 202257:42

EP. 25 - Carmen Maldonado

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Carmen Maldonado @carmen.lunatik who is a mother, military spouse, loan officer, and now Hair Care / Skin Care Mentor.

Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z

Mar 07, 202201:32:41

EP. 24 - Teresa Tretbar

JP & Nate chat with Teresa Tretbar who as a Law Enforcement Officer served as a School Resource Officer (SRO), Field Training Officer, Detective, and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Instructor.

Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources, and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z

Feb 28, 202201:24:55

EP. 23 - Tiffany Betts

JP & Nate chat with Tiffany Betts from Pinberet Marketing @pinberetmarketing.

https://pinberetmarketing.com

Available on Spotify,  Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Pocket Casts, and Rumble Video Player (Video only available on Rumble).

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Find our links, events, resources and more at https://solo.to/vtsrpodcast

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @jesterstactical, Mike @legion18z

Feb 24, 202201:17:04

EP. 22 - Operation Pegasus Jump

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Tamara Szewczyk and Bob Verret from Operation Pegasus Jump.

About Operation Pegasus Jump: As a way to show our appreciation and give back, Campbell River Skydive Centre is excited to host Operation Pegasus Jump in July 2022. Veterans, Serving Military and First Responders are considered to be at a greater risk for developing Operational Stress Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than most other occupations. As a way to bring you Hero’s together as brothers and sisters, our main event will be a First Jump Course with the option to continue through the student process.

Follow the journey at @campbellriverskydive, Facebook Event https://fb.me/e/12im57JZO, http://www.campbellriverskydivecentre.com or SignUp at https://forms.gle/KYrC7YKMn2gr63nu8

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z

Feb 14, 202250:12

EP. 21 - Kevin Leboeuf

JP, Nate, and Mike chat with Veteran Kevin Leboeuf.

Listen to Kevin talks about his time in the Military as a Master-Corporal in the Canadian Military to transitioning out of the military and start his own business at Educated Beards https://educatedbeards.com

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z

Feb 09, 202258:57

EP. 20 - Andrew Campoamor

JP, and Nate chat with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Andrew Campoamor.

Like always, it is an entertaining episode with a powerful message from our guest Andrew.

You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z

#DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast

Feb 04, 202201:13:60

Happy New Year 2022

Happy New Year message from the VTSR Podcast crew.

Jan 01, 202201:27

EP. 19 - Christmas Special

JP, Nate and Mike have a quick chat before Christmas. You matter. Don’t Cash Out!

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z

#DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast

Dec 24, 202142:31

EP. 18 - Jon Archambault & Wired Differently

JP Nate and Mike had the pleasure of speaking with Jon Archambault from Wired Differently.

Jon is a French Canadian, Special Forces Military and Police service veteran turned author and mental health advocate. He started a small initiative to break the stigma of mental illness and hiring veterans in the process.

Listen to his story and learn more about Jon @wireddifferently.co and https://www.jonarchambault.com

Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z

#DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRPodcast #podcast

Nov 24, 202101:00:59

Mini Episode 17 - Season 2 Coming Soon!

JP and Nate take an opportunity to catch up after a business meeting. JP talks about the upcoming Let's Walk It Out - 222 Mile Ruck March for Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Nate talks about upcoming projects and trying to get out of Canada.

Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta

Main Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp

Hosts Social Media: JP @jpcervantes180a, Nate @natedenhollander, Mike @legion18z

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Nov 17, 202122:17

Mini Episode 05 - Tank Rants & The VA

This Mini Episode is extra content from Episode 11 that was not published in the original podcast.JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Rick “Tank” Ferran @unclesamsnation, USMC Veteran, Business Owner and Host of the Uncle Sams Nation Podcast unclesamsnation.com.Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt DawsonMain Sponsors Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrpUp Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass A-Tacs Camo @atacscamo #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience#Transition

Oct 16, 202032:45

EP 12 - Stacey & Off-Road Outreach

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Mrs. Stacey Buckner from @offroadoutreach. Stacey talks about her passion to help others and how one homeless woman changed her life forever and inspired her to start Off-Road Outreach. Off-Road Outreach provides hot mobile showers to homeless Veterans and others in various locations throughout Fayetteville, NC. ORO often goes into homeless camps to meet Veterans at their location and they also have an Adventure Therapy and Veggies for Vets program. www.offroadoutreach.com Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson Main SponsorsNous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrpUp Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass A-Tacs Camo @atacscamo #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition #VTSRpodcast

Sep 30, 202001:06:13

EP 11 - Rick "Tank" Ferran

JP @jpcervantes180a and Nate @jesterstactical along with Mike @legion18z talk with Rick “Tank” Ferran @unclesamsnation, USMC Veteran, Business Owner and Host of the Uncle Sams Nation Podcast unclesamsnation.com. Rick talks about surviving communism in Cuba, the challenges he faced adapting to the culture in the USA, joining the Marine Corps, his struggles with depression, and much more. Thanks to our producer / social media manager Karla @mrskarlagochenour and editor Kristin @oda_ta Song: Gunfighter Lullaby by Matt Dawson Main Sponsors - Nous Defions Group LLC @nousdefionsgrp - Up Town Auto Glass @uptownautoglass - A-Tacs Camo @atacscamo #DontCashOut #VTSR #Veterans #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #Military #Resilience #Transition

Sep 23, 202001:19:55