Episodes

  • 56: "Never Quit!" Navy SEAL Sniper John Collins
    Mar 7 2024

    "Never Quit! On this inspiring episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Navy SEAL Sniper and K9 handler John Collins. John is the definition of the phrase "Never Quit." He went through 6 different BUD/S classes and nearly 3 Hell Weeks before finally graduating BUD/S and becoming a Navy SEAL. Throughout the episode, John discusses his pathway into the Navy, his experience with immense setbacks at BUD/S, stories of overcoming adversity and more. John would eventually earn his trident and make his way onto SEAL Team 7, deploying to both Afghanistan and UAE. He would later graduate Sniper School while also becoming a K9 handler with TRADET 1. Get ready for another exhilarating episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me!"

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    SOCOM Athlete is a military-partnered organization that equips individuals for success who are pursuing a career in U.S. Special Operations. SOCOM Athlete has a vast online and in-person community of individuals pursuing various careers in U.S. Special Operations. Conducting over 100 training events in 15 states since 2018, SOCOM Athlete has trained over 2,000 of America’s top Special Operations candidates. We offer elite online workout programs, customized meal plans, development courses, apparel and more. Many SOCOM Athlete students have accomplished their goals and are now elite Special Operations personnel in the U.S. military. Will you be next? Contact us now to start your journey. "Send Me!"

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • 55: LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee
    Feb 22 2024

    This exciting and educational episode features LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee from SOCOM Athlete students and listeners from across the United States. The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of valor. On this episode, Earl answers a variety of valuable questions from our listeners about Special Operations training, leadership, and life. A Green Beret of 1st Special Forces Group and a former Reconnaissance Marine, MSG Plumlee was awarded the Medal of Honor for extreme valor and courage in combat while risking his own life to save others in Ghazni Afghanistan, 2013. It's a true honor to interview one of America's greatest heroes still alive today, MSG Earl Plumlee. Get ready for another exhilarating episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me!"

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    SOCOM Athlete is a military-partnered organization that equips individuals for success who are pursuing a career in U.S. Special Operations. SOCOM Athlete has a vast online and in-person community of individuals pursuing various careers in U.S. Special Operations. Conducting over 100 training events in 15 states since 2018, SOCOM Athlete has trained over 2,000 of America’s top Special Operations candidates. We offer elite online workout programs, customized meal plans, development courses, apparel and more. Many SOCOM Athlete students have accomplished their goals and are now elite Special Operations personnel in the U.S. military. Will you be next? Contact us now to start your journey. "Send Me!"

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 54: Medal of Honor Earl Plumlee
    Feb 5 2024

    The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of valor. On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by MSG Earl Plumlee, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021. A Green Beret of 1st Special Forces Group and a former Reconnaissance Marine, MSG Plumlee was awarded the Medal of Honor for extreme valor and courage in combat while risking his own life to save others in Ghazni Afghanistan, 2013. On this episode, Earl discusses his early years, time as a Reconnaissance Marine, his experience at Special Forces Assessment & Selection, his Medal of Honor mission story and more. It's a true honor to interview one of America's greatest heroes still alive today, MSG Earl Plumlee. Get ready for another exhilarating episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me!"

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    SOCOM Athlete is a military-partnered organization that equips individuals for success who are pursuing a career in U.S. Special Operations. SOCOM Athlete has a vast online and in-person community of individuals pursuing various careers in U.S. Special Operations. Conducting over 100 training events in 15 states since 2018, SOCOM Athlete has trained over 2,000 of America’s top Special Operations candidates. We offer elite online workout programs, customized meal plans, development courses, apparel and more. Many SOCOM Athlete students have accomplished their goals and are now elite Special Operations personnel in the U.S. military. Will you be next? Contact us now to start your journey. "Send Me!"

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • 53: LIVE Q&A Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez, The Pathway to Becoming a Navy SEAL Explained
    Nov 5 2023

    “Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode, featuring LIVE Q&A from listeners across the United States. We're joined by active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode features questions such as how to be successful at MEPS, the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), BMT (basic military training), tips for success to become a Navy SEAL Officer, and more. The process to earn a Special Operations contract and simply get your foot in the door can be extremely challenging. Over 90% of those who start the journey will fail. SOCOM Athlete is here to equip you with the tools for success to accomplish your dreams. Enjoy this incredibly valuable episode loaded with helpful information covering this complicated process. "Send Me!"

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 52: Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez, The Pathway to Becoming a Navy SEAL Explained
    Oct 19 2023

    How do you become a Navy SEAL? What is the pathway and how does it all start? Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring host Jason Sweet and active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode describes in great detail the pathway from talking to a recruiter, to earning an SO contract, the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), BMT (basic military training), the BUD/s prep course, tips for success at BUD/S, and more. The process to earn a Navy SEAL contract and simply get your foot in the door can be extremely challenging. Over 90% of those who start the journey will fail. SOCOM Athlete is here to equip you with the tools for success to accomplish your dreams. Enjoy this incredibly valuable episode loaded with helpful information covering this complicated process. "Send Me!"

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • 51: Part 1 The Pathway Into Special Operations Explained
    Sep 29 2023

    How do you get into Special Operations? What is the pathway and how does it all start? Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring host Jason Sweet. The episode describes in great detail the pathway from talking to a recruiter, to earning a contract, graduating basic military training, prep courses, selection courses, and more. The process to earn a special operations contract and simply get your foot in the door can be extremely challenging. Over 90% of those who start the journey will fail. SOCOM Athlete is here to equip you with the tools for success to accomplish your dreams. Later in the episode, Jason shares several stories about his personal pipeline experience and an exciting story during his time in special operations as a PJ with his father, Maurice. Enjoy this incredibly valuable episode loaded with helpful information covering this complicated process. "Send Me!"

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 50: LIVE Q&A with Navy SEAL and Bestselling Author, Chad Williams
    Feb 1 2023

    “Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring LIVE Q&A with SOCOM Athlete students across the United States. We're joined by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Chad Williams. Chad served with SEAL Teams 1 & 7 on multiple combat deployments including Fallujah, Iraq. He tells the incredible story of his path from a Southern California skater & college dropout to graduating BUD/S & becoming a Navy SEAL. While deployed to Iraq 2007, Chad was introduced to his faith in Jesus Christ. He would then experience what would be his greatest challenge of all; an extremely unique & personal test of his newly found faith during a combat deployment.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 49: Conquering Fear & Planning for Success
    Jan 29 2023

    How do you conquer your fears? How do you build a daily schedule and develop a routine? On this exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," host Jason Sweet records LIVE from Albuquerque, New Mexico after watching a SOCOM Athlete student graduate the USAF Pararescue (PJ) training pipeline. The episode discusses techniques and mindset for conquering fear while sharing some personal stories. Jason later discusses strategies for successful planning. Get your notes ready and enjoy this educational and exciting episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me!"

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    26 mins