The Scott Mann Podcast

This week Scott sits down (again) in the podcast's first repeat guest with Dr Diego Hernandez, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and coach who has focused on trauma and PTSD. Together they discuss storytelling and the arts as a path towards healing.To find out more about Doc's work visit: www.docdiego.comJoin Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #storytelling #psychology #arts

This week, Scott looks towards 2026 with the theme "Generosity of Scars" where our stories are served in the service of others, to unite us rather than divide us--where leaders are ok sharing their struggles and scars.To watch Scott's TEDx talk entitled Generosity of Scars, visit: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM?si=aQmRXYYCWqxjFTm8To check out Scott's 13-week program he mentions at the end of the episode, please visit: https://scottmann.com/takethemic/The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #storytelling #leadership #humanconnection

This week, US Army Green Beret LTC (ret) Scott Mann, who architected the Village Stability Operations program in Afghanistan and founded Operation Pineapple Express to rescue Afghan allies following the catastrophic withdrawal after 20 years of war...responds to the current administration and emerging narrative lumping all Afghan allies and citizens into terrorists. The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #afghanistan #greenberet #nationalsecurity

This week Scott sits down with CEO of neuroscience company NuCalm, Jim Poole, who has converted decades of clinical science into an easily usable mobile app that helps with stress and sleep management. After decades as a US Army Special Forces officer, the NuCalm app has personally helped Scott navigate the churn and he wanted to present it to the audience for those who may need it.Find out more about NuCalm at www.nucalm.com Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #mentalhealth #stressmanagement #inspiration

This week Scott sits down with former Division 1 pitcher, Bubba Herrick, who experienced a life-changing event as his heart stopped on the operating table during a routine surgery. His book, Becoming Ready to Die, releases on December 16th and is available for preorder now at the link below:https://a.co/d/cxGgWk1To find out more about Bubba's coaching and speaking work please visit: www.bubbaherrick.comJoin Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #neardeathexperience #lifelessons #inspiration

This week Scott sits down with accomplished stage actress and long-time Army Special Operations wife, Stacey Heisler, who plays Lynn Patton in the Task Force Pineapple production of LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret. Her portrayal brings to light the often silent struggles our military families go through while their loved ones are deployed to war. To find out more about Last Out, please visit www.tfpineapple.orgJoin Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #specialforces #militaryspouse #militaryfamily

Join Scott as he sits down with country music star @scottyhastingmusic who was shot 10 times during combat operations in Afghanistan. On this #veteransday stories like Scotty's show the enormous sacrifice veterans pay not only during service, but after, and how they can successfully heal and move forward to amazing things.Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling at the grassroots level. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #veteran #countrymusic

Join Scott this week for a solo episode on a recent Gallup Poll showing some startling declines in trust in American institutions. Where has the trust gone? What can we do?To reference the 2025 Gallup Poll on confidence in institutions click here:https://news.gallup.com/poll/1597/confidence-institutions.aspxScott references Robert Putnam's book Bowling Alone: https://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Alone-Collapse-American-Community/dp/0743203046Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling at the grassroots level. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #greenberet #congress #publictrust

Join Scott as he sits down with longtime friend, retired US Army Special Forces team sergeant Lenny Bruce, who has become an accomplished actor and founder of Drop 50 apparel. Together they talk about the power of storytelling for healing oneself and others.Find out more about Lenny's apparel at: https://dropfive0.com/Visit Task Force Pineapple to find out more about upcoming performances of LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret at www.tfpineapple.orgJoin Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #greenberet #specialforces #actor

This week Scott sits down with Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia to talk about a career in wildland firefighting as well as leadership and human connection during the wildfires in the LA area.Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #firefighting #wildfires #losangeles

This week Scott sits down with client experience expert, keynote speaker and leadership strategist Neen James to discuss her new book, Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers to Elevate Every Aspect of Your Business. Her methods are all about real human connection to build deep relationships.To order Neen's book visit: https://neenjames.com/books/#preorderJoin Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #leadershipcoach #executiveconsultant #luxury

This week, Scott sits down with his long time friend and mentor, Bo Eason, a former NFL player who dedicated his life to acting, writing, and, now, coaching others on finding their way through story. Bo is one of the instrumental leaders that helped Scott find his own way after his time in Special Forces.To find out more about Bo, visit: www.boeason.comTo check out Bo's book There's No Plan B for Your A Game, go to: www.boeasonbook.comAs Bo's mentions in the show, text GUIDE to 323-310-5504 for a FREE story guide from Bo.Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #nfl #storytelling #greenberet

This week Scott responds to the churn and rampant division in the nation over the last few weeks. This episode offers practical advice and three applications to YOUR life on how you lead in this time of "shovel fighting" -- a reference to a situation Scott encountered in the villages of Afghanistan while serving as a US Army Special Forces officer.Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #greenberet #inspiration #charliekirk

This week, Scott is joined by former Delta Force operator, US Army Ranger sniper, Hollywood actor, and author, Tyler Grey, with credits on CBS's SEAL Team, Suicide Squad, and many others. His new book, Forged in Chaos, offers a fresh perspective on mental health--you won't want to miss this conversation.Check out Tyler's new book today: https://a.co/d/eNcJrRhJoin Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #deltaforce #actor #tylergrey

Join Scott as he sits down with Steven Pressfield, the critically acclaimed author of Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, the War of Art and many others. Together they transparently discuss the power of art, turning from amateur to pro, and how to defeat resistance.Find out more about Steve at: https://stevenpressfield.comJoin Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #stevenpressfield #author #motivation

Join Scott as he sits down with retired US Army LTC Perry Blackburn, one of America's fabled Horse Soldiers made famous on the movie 12 Strong for deploying to Afghanistan in the weeks following 9/11. Today, Perry has gone back to his roots of theater acting and, together, they discuss the power of the arts.To find out more about LTC Blackburn's nonprofit supporting Afghan allies please visit: www.afgfree.orgTo learn more about LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret visit: www.tfpineapple.orgJoin Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #greenberet #horsesoldier #afghanistan

Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! In this episode, Scott goes solo on the importance of using the arts to tell the stories of your scars and struggles. Veteran or not, the arts are a powerful mechanism to repurpose our life's stories in the service of others. Check out the three books by Stephen Pressfield that Scott mentions:The War of Art: https://a.co/d/jfUtNMgDo the Work: https://a.co/d/7ZeFAtUTurning Pro: https://a.co/d/ijfVdvm...and the version of Amazing Grace by Dan Vasc: https://youtu.be/89g9yMGFGlM?si=PCmp88MYYK_LYphcThe Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. #storytelling #arts #music

Join the Scott Mann Leadership Academy to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/scott-mann-leadership-academy The academy is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. In this episode, Scott goes on the road in California, sitting down with his dear friend and musician John Ondrasik known for his stage name @fiveforfightingmusic and for his hit releases like Superman (Its Not Easy), 100 Years, and The Riddle. Together they dive into the power of storytelling and music and the importance of human connection in the face of today's world's events. The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. To find out more about LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret please visit: www.tfpineapple.org #fiveforfighting #music #storytelling

Join Scott for an on-the-road episode in California, as he sits down with the powerful Fahim Fazli, Hollywood's first and most successful Afghan-born actor. Most recently Fahim appeared in Jim Gunn's Superman and has an impressive credit list that includes 12 Strong, Iron Man, Three Kings, GI Joe and MANY others. Fahim is a true warrior storyteller, choosing to serve in Afghanistan with the US military on three tours in the middle of his acting career. Together, they discuss Fahim's story as an Afghan refugee to the United States, service, and the power of the arts. The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join the Scott Mann Leadership Academy to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/scott-mann-leadership-academy The academy is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. #superman #afghanistan #actor

Join Scott for a special on-location episode at the Tally Ho Theater in historic downtown Leesburg VA in a series of episodes with the cast of LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret. To kick off the series, Scott is joined by Michael Broderick, former US Marine, the lead for the play and an accomplished TV actor with credits in NCIS, True Detective, Terminal List and many others. Together they discuss the healing power of the arts for not only veterans but anyone who has experienced trauma. Check out Michael on social media with handle @thatbroderick To find out more about LAST OUT, please visit Task Force Pineapple at www.tfpineapple.org The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join the Scott Mann Leadership Academy for FREE: https://www.skool.com/scott-mann-leadership-academy The academy is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. #marine #actor #televisionstar