The Sailor's Port Call

Recorded as Behind The Player: The sixth episode of our Survival Challenge mini-series! I'm joined by Chad, another cast mate from Survival Challenge Season 9, the Survivor based reality game filmed in Macomb, Illinois.  For more information on Survival Challenge, check out: http://survivalchallenge.net/ Applications are open NOW for Season 10 filming in July 2023! The deadline to apply is January 31st!

The fifth episode of our Survival Challenge mini-series! I'm joined by Baltazar, another cast mate from Survival Challenge Season 9, the Survivor based reality game filmed in Macomb, Illinois. Baltazar and I discuss the game from his point of view and dive into our relationship after I swapped tribes to Chapa. We talk about some different challenges and tribe dynamics. As a finalist, we dig deep into the final tribal council and how he would rate his own performance with the jury! For more information on Survival Challenge, check out: http://survivalchallenge.net/ Applications are open NOW for Season 10 filming in July 2023! The deadline to apply is January 31st!

The fourth episode of our Survival Challenge mini-series! I'm joined by Big Man Kulp, another cast mate from Survival Challenge Season 9, the Survivor based reality game filmed in Macomb, Illinois. Matt and I discuss the game from his point of view and dive into our relationship on the Wabozo tribe. We talk about some different challenges and tribe dynamics. We also dive into the controversial extra vote tribal council that ultimately sent him packing! For more information on Survival Challenge, check out: http://survivalchallenge.net/

The third episode of our Survival Challenge mini-series! I'm joined by Isiah Kidd, another cast mate from Survival Challenge Season 9, the Survivor based reality game filmed in Macomb, Illinois. Isiah and discuss the game from his point of view and dive into our relationship after the tribe swap. We talk about some different challenges and tribe dynamics. As a final 3 participant, we take a deep dive into Isiah's final tribal council and his thoughts on selling himself and jury management. Isiah is the creator and producer for Survivor: New Horizons, a Survivor game that takes place in Animal Crossing on Nintendo Switch. For more information on Survivor: New Horizons check out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1676299085853289 For more information on Survival Challenge, check out: http://survivalchallenge.net/

The second episode of our Survival Challenge mini-series! I'm joined by Cameron Daniel, another cast mate from Survival Challenge Season 9, the Survivor based reality game filmed in Macomb, Illinois. Cam and I discuss our relationship during the first few days, and how he viewed the landscape of players. We dive into his gameplay, and some things that he might have done different if he could do them again. Cam also shares his own Survivor based reality game, Can You Survive?, which films in Maine in the summer of 2023.  For more information on Can You Survive? check out: http://www.facebook.com/canyousurvivecharity For more information on Survival Challenge, check out: http://survivalchallenge.net/

I'm back! Have you ever seen the show Survivor? Have you ever wondered how you would do if given the chance to compete? Well, I had the opportunity to play my favorite game in a 5 day Survivor experience called Survival Challenge. I competed in the game's 9th season and met some of the most amazing people during an experience of a lifetime!  In this comeback episode, I am joined by my good friend Alex Crooks to discuss our adventure together and we even tie in a little leadership discussion as it relates to the greatest social experiment on television!  If you're interested in applying for the Summer 2023, head to https://survivalchallenge.net/

Where the hell have I been? I also congratulate some of my friends and colleagues on their recent advancements and promotions!

We kick off season 2 with Master Chief of the Coast Guard (retired) Vince Patton! MC Patton shares stories from his time in boot camp, as a young non-rate, and a junior Petty Officer. We also discuss his ascension to MCPOCG and how his core values and leadership principles helped him achieve his dream!

As season 1 comes to a close, I'd like to thank all my guests and listeners for your support! We'll be back the first Monday in May to kick off season 2!

In this episode I continue to highlight women in leadership for women's history month. I discuss in detail how four very special women have impacted my life and then call them to let them know just how much they have meant to me!

I'm joined once again by Rhea Doctolero, but this time she's not playing devil's advocate. Rhea and I discuss her impending transition from the military and her job search. We talk about her personal training business, and how leadership plays a major role in how she trains and motivates her clients!

In this episode I'm joined by U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Commander, Rear Admiral Laura Dickey. Admiral Dickey is a career Sailor with over 12 years of sea time. She has served as Commanding Officer of 3 Coast Guard ships, worked for the Department of Defense at U.S. Northern Command, and served as a Coast Guard liaison to Capitol Hill. Admiral and I talk a little bit about our time together on the DEPENDABLE, and about her leadership style. She also shares some sea stories, including one about a professional basketball player you won't want to miss!!

I'm joined by U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief (select) Bob Egbert. Bob and I discuss our time together stationed in Philly, and what he has learned in the 10 years since then. We discuss his own leadership philosophy, and how his wife's battle with cancer has forever changed the way he approaches leadership.

This is the first episode of our new mini-series! In this episode, I'm joined by my girlfriend Rhea Doctolero. Rhea plays devil's advocate in our leadership discussion about Texas Senator Ted Cruz's recent trip to Cancun during the winter storm crisis in Texas.Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

In this episode I take an in depth look at President Joe Biden's first 2 weeks in office. I analyze the executive orders, memorandums, and proclamations issued by the white house from a leadership perspective.Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

I'm joined by Niema Golphin, Director of Culture for Wissahickon Charter School and Owner of Minding My Soul Meditation. Niema and I discuss her leadership of school staff, as well as the children they serve. She talks about her own philosophy and how she implements it. We dive into meditation as she teaches us the science behind it all, and how she draws on her leadership experiences when helping her clients.

Scot "Mugsy" Mogilewski returns to discuss his own personal battle with white privilege and how it relates to his family. He shares his views on being an ally vs. an accomplice and how his awareness of his privilege can benefit others. Also, he shares his affinity for "dolls for men."Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Part 2 of my interview with Philadelphia sports broadcaster and podcast host Marc Farzetta. In this episode Marc and I discuss his time as a promotions director, his leadership on the morning show, and how falling asleep to a Joe Montana tape helped him become a better leader! 

I'm joined by Philadelphia sports broadcaster and podcast host Marc Farzetta. In part one, Marc and I discuss his grandfather's Coast Guard service during WWII, some cigar secrets, and his love for Jack Daniels. He also shares some stories about his leadership idol during his time working for Sunday Night Football!Part 2 drops Monday 2/8/21!

I'm joined by actress and studio owner Val McAdoo. Val shares with us her journey into acting, and how leadership works in the industry and on set. We discuss a few of her recent roles, and what motivated her to open her own studio.