It's A Blast Podcast

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  • Mike, the EOD Happy Captain from X, sits down with veterans and military leaders to discuss how the military has contributed to their overall success and leadership style. Their conversations range from behavioral health in the military, to leadership lessons learned over time.
    2024 It's A Blast Podcast
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Episodes
  • Leveraging Social Media: Tyler Butterworth

    Leveraging Social Media: Tyler Butterworth
    Sep 23 2024
    I sat down with digital media creator and Soldier, Tyler Butterworth, to talk about his time in the Army National Guard, and how he got into creating content on Social Media. His content is hilarious, but it was great to sit down and have serious conversation about the Army, and his personal life. Mike is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer in the Army. Prior to commissioning, he served as an enlisted Soldier for 10 years. He is an advocate for mental health and taking care of the force. You can follow him on X @EODHappyCaptain and Instagram @EODHappyCPT Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow along for new episodes and leave a review!
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    26 mins
  • Stolen Valor

    Stolen Valor
    Sep 9 2024
    Anthony Anderson, founder of Guardian of Valor, discusses his work in exposing stolen valor and the importance of protecting the integrity of military awards. He shares his personal journey as a veteran and how he became involved in exposing imposters. Anthony explains the legal definition of stolen valor and the difference between stolen valor and embellishing military records. He also addresses the process of obtaining service members' records and the pushback he receives from candidates and their supporters. Anthony emphasizes the nonpartisan nature of his work and the importance of presenting facts to the public.Mike is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer in the Army. Prior to commissioning, he served as an enlisted Soldier for 10 years. He is an advocate for mental health and taking care of the force. You can follow him on X @EODHappyCaptain and Instagram @EODHappyCPT Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow along for new episodes and leave a review!
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    35 mins
  • EOD in Afghanistan

    EOD in Afghanistan
    Aug 26 2024
    In this conversation, Mike sits down with Joe Czikalla, an EOD technician, to discuss Joe's experiences in the EOD community. They discuss the challenges and adrenaline rush of being an EOD technician, as well as the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in the field. The conversation also touches on the tragic loss of three EOD technicians during Joe's deployment. Joe discusses the intense workload and reporting requirements of EOD teams in Afghanistan, and shares his experiences of being constantly on the move and the exhaustion that came with it. He highlights the intelligence and organization of the enemy fighters and the dangers they posed. He emphasizes the importance of the EOD community and the support they provide to one another.Mike is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer in the Army. Prior to commissioning, he served as an enlisted Soldier for 10 years. He is an advocate for mental health and taking care of the force. You can follow him on X @EODHappyCaptain and Instagram @EODHappyCPT Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow along for new episodes and leave a review!
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    1 hr and 50 mins
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