Episodes

  • Independence Fund CEO Uses Personal Experience As Motivation for Improving Assis

    Independence Fund CEO Uses Personal Experience As Motivation for Improving Assis
    Nov 23 2021
    It’s rare that we get the opportunity to talk with someone who’s life has taken the full arc of going from a family in need, to leading the very non-profit dedicated to helping those families. In this episode of the Proud American podcast, Marine Corps Veteran and host Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to the CEO of the Independence Fund, Sarah Verardo. After seeing the gaps in care and assistance offered to her husband, a severely wounded soldier, Sarah began as a volunteer for Independence Fund and was eventually selected as its first CEO. Now she works with wounded veterans, caregivers, corporations, communities and Congress to ensure our heroes and their families get the support they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Nine Line Apparel Founder Tyler Merritt on Why His Brand Aims to Reinvigorate Our Sense of Patriotism

    Nine Line Apparel Founder Tyler Merritt on Why His Brand Aims to Reinvigorate Our Sense of Patriotism
    Nov 16 2021
    To leave an impact, to make a difference, to build something with your hands, to create a legacy others can enjoy... These may be some of the most rewarding, proud American goals anyone could achieve, and today's guest is doing just that. Tyler Merritt is the CEO and founder of Nine Line Apparel, a military inspired apparel company here in my home state of Georgia. He's a veteran and entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a family man, and today he's our guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Nonprofit Luke's Wings Provides the Resources Necessary To Reunite Heroes and Their Families

    Nonprofit Luke's Wings Provides the Resources Necessary To Reunite Heroes and Their Families
    Nov 9 2021
    This month, November, starts my favorite time of year. The holiday season. And not just because I get to eat all my favorite foods, but because I get to spend time with all my favorite people. For most Americans, this means thanksgiving and Christmas, but for me and those who have served, it starts with Veterans day. So for this podcast, I wanted to bring on someone who’s connected these holidays in a way that’s truly a Proud American tradition. Washington D.C. native and businessman Fletcher Gill is the founder of Luke’s Wings, a nonprofit that provides complimentary travel planning and travel tickets to wounded warriors, special operators, veterans in hospice care, and fallen officers to reunite heroes and their families, especially during the holiday season. Fletcher joins the podcast today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Why Musician Tim Montana Channels His Energy Into Entertaining

    Why Musician Tim Montana Channels His Energy Into Entertaining
    Nov 3 2021
    Some folks take a little warming up to, others bring you coffee at 4:30 in the morning to warm you the first time you meet them. That’s exactly how I met Country and Rock music star, and all around Proud American, Tim Montana. From his music to his viral social media posts, to his American Threads sporting clay shoot event supporting military veterans, Tim has a ton of energy and puts it all into entertaining his fans and supporting companies and causes he believes in. Tim joins the podcast today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • From Pakistan to Indiana, Fox News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie Shares Her Inspirational Pursuit of the American Dream

    From Pakistan to Indiana, Fox News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie Shares Her Inspirational Pursuit of the American Dream
    Sep 28 2021
    At Fox News I get to work with some extraordinary people. Being a talented reporter is impressive, but one of my colleagues has a unique story of perseverance and dedication. I’m excited to welcome Fox News Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie today as my guest. She's every bit an Indiana girl as she is a migrant from halfway around the world, and that is what the American Dream is all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • There's a Reason War Correspondent Terry McCarthy's Coverage is Award-Winning...

    There's a Reason War Correspondent Terry McCarthy's Coverage is Award-Winning...
    Sep 21 2021
    Immediately after 9/11, war correspondent Terry McCarthy went to Pakistan and Afghanistan, where he reported on the ousting of the Taliban from Kabul. He continued covering the US invasion of Iraq, and went on to win several Emmy awards for his reporting, including his coverage of my team in Afghanistan in 2010 as we swept for IEDs. Now the CEO of the American Society of Cinematographers, it's Terry's fight to tell the truth that makes him a truly Proud American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • NASCAR Legend Kurt Busch On His Decades-Long Racing Career

    NASCAR Legend Kurt Busch On His Decades-Long Racing Career
    Sep 14 2021
    NASCAR is the top level of auto racing in America, but perhaps more importantly, it may also be the last remaining grassroots sport through and through. Today's guest is a true cross section of the humble roots of American past time and the full embrace of technology to get the fastest time. Kurt Busch is a NASCAR champion who accomplished some of the most significant feats in racing, and after two decades is still competing for the same bragging rights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Six-Time UFC Champion Randy Couture On the Importance of Resilience

    Six-Time UFC Champion Randy Couture On the Importance of Resilience
    Sep 14 2021
    On the Proud American Podcast, we try to bring you stories and perspectives of Americans who are not only proud of their accomplishments, but humble in their work. People who embody selflessness, hard work, dedication, commitment and resilience. Today's guest make these uniquely American traits his everyday routine. Randy Couture is a six-time UFC Champion, Army veteran, actor, writer, and -most importantly- proud American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins