The Allen Steele Show

I was born in 1970 in a small city called Booneville.  At age 2, my mom and dad moved to San Diego as my father joined the navy and became a corpsman.  They divorced in 74 and my mom met the man who would torture me for the next 12 years.  I attended Cal Poly Pomona, had a NROTC scholarship, crosstowning at UCLA.   I was commissioned in 1993 and went to flight school.  I ended up flying the C-2A Greyhound (plane I crashed in), was a T-34C instructor, an FRS instructor and finished my career flying the Navy's intermediate and advanced jet trainer, the T-45C Goshawk.After the Navy, I was hired by L3 as an ISR pilot in Afghanistan.  Spent a total of 18 months in theater butt quit, it just got too much for me.  I flew King Air's for Wheels up and was later hired at NetJets (great company and job) in my opinion.  I was diagnosed with PTSD (extreme anxiety) in September of 2019 and lost my FAA medical for good.  I took two years off and then was hired by Flight Safety International and became a simulator instructor pilot.  That leads us up to today.

Daryl Smith worked as a SWAT Officer, also with the CIA, Deployed to Iraq with several Tier 1 groups from the Military.

1. Background, where Daryl grew up and what made him want to go into Law Enforcement.

2. Daryl time as a SWAT Officer

3. On the Job injuries

4. PTSD and Suicidal thoughts

5. Daryl explains about his son's life, his time in the Military until his son took his life at their home in Tampa FL.

Renford Ligon is a US Army Special Forces Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (MSG Ret.) with 25 years of experience. A proven track record during many national level crisis events while serving as a US Army Special Operations Senior Operator and Military advisor (Contractor) previously assigned Central and South America worked years supporting the Global War on Terror (GWOT).  Ren completed several military schools during his 20 year tenure as a Special Operator some to include: US Army Ranger School, Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance and Target Exploitation techniques (SFARTEC), Special Operations Target Interdictions Course (SOTIC), Basic/ Advanced Antiterrorism and Force Protection, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) CAT III, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat, Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant (18F) Course, Gryphon Group Tactical Driving Course.

After retiring from the military he pursued a career in writing and currently working on a memoir with “Nick Chiles” pulitzer prize winning writer/author. 

Moved to Atlanta for a career in acting and projects to date: Emmitt Till, Mayor of Kingstown, Righteous Gemstones, Civil War, along with a host of other projects in the movie industry. 

Grew up in Dayton Ohio, Graduated in 91’

Became a Ranger (RLTW) C co 1/75th (92Y)

Nightstalker (NSDQ)3/160th HQ (92Y) 

Special Forces (DOL) 7th SFG

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) 18Z

SOT-A's are the direct descendants of the Army Security Agency's Special Operations Detachments (USASASODs) Clayton started his Army Career in the 82 Airborne division, he was attached to 7th Special Forces Group. He spent 15 years in the military before being medically retired. His helicopter was shot down and he sustained and TBI. Master Sargent Clayton talks about being shot by a sniper. On this episode of the podcast we discuss his suicide attempt. PTSD, Suicidal thoughts, Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI).  We also discuss Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) Treatment for PTSD -Stella also with Ketamine Infusion Therapy.  We discuss how the VA changed his Meds and it really messed him up mentally and physically. https://www.welcomevets.com/Sponsor's the podcast click the link and check out this amazing coffee shop located in Mooresville Nc.  https://www.endthe22aday.com/

Anthony Stephen Malone (Rogue Warrior). Patron. Ambassador. Former Para. Bodyguard. Elite Operator. Former CIA Agent. Author 5 books Exclusive on Amazon (Honour Bound Trilogy and United Nations Faces of Hope). Guest Speaker. Host of the Patriot Show Podcast (Supporting veterans).  Anthony speaks very candidly about being a Patriot and being a 5th Generation soldier; being a Paratrooper at 17 with 4 Para then 3 Para; time in Germany, Northern Ireland, Kenya and Cyprus; being awarded British and French wings. He also discusses: Positive mindset and attitude. Never give up.  ● Private security work - Bodyguard across Africa and Middle East.  ● Special Adviser for Sky News and Sunday Times.  ● Being an embedded combat photographer with 101st Airborne Division in Iraq with General David Petraeus (Former Director CIA).  ● Working with American Intelligence in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.  ● 3 years undercover as an American Intelligence Agent in Pul-I-Charkhi prison, Afghanistan with Al-Qaeda and Taliban.  Resulting in hundreds of British and coalition lives being saved and IED and suicide attacks stopped.  ● "Patriot" and dedicated efforts to help fellow Veterans with PTSD and families across UK and USA.  ● 2021 Patriot awarded the Bronze and Silver awards by Ministry of Defence for work supporting veterans across the UK.  ● Heading up Operation "Patriot", Afghanistan. Helping 400+ vulnerable people, evacuation and keeping families and children safe. Moving vulnerable people through Taliban checkpoints. Featured on GBNEWS, Voice of America TV, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph, Daily Star, Pathfinder magazine. From being on the ground in Afghanistan 2021-2022. A cat and mouse game of life and death with ISIS-K.  ● Meetings and tea with senior Taliban Government in Kabul and Haqqani network in Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds. Delivering medical supplies and medical treatment to vulnerable families.  ● 2021/2022. 190 days being held political hostage by Taliban with 5 other British nationals in a Taliban underground interrogation centre in Kabul. (Beaten by Taliban for being a British military veteran).  Anthony initiated the official Metropolitan police SO15 unit war crimes investigation into the Taliban for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Featured in an exclusive feature, Sunday Express.  ● Patron and Ambassador of several charities and NGO organisations in UK, USA, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan.  English veterans awards. Short listed for two awards. Lifetime achievement award and Inspiration of the year.  Patriot show. What it's like to interview former colleagues and friends including Director FBI, DEA, and CIA including the "Real Jack Ryan". Some Dear Diary moments and funny stories.  An Informative and inspirational talk evening about life and the road less travelled. A life that is "Honour Bound".  http://www.anthonymalone.me.uk/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0BGXN8FSG/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1680315/soldier-war-crimes-torture-taliban-afghanistan GBNEWS Westminster interview. https://youtube.com/watch?v=KhM2QtJmZJc&feature=share Follow Anthony Stephen Malone on all social media Platforms. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Rob DuBois is the founder and lead Impact Coach of the “whole-person development” firm, Impact Actual. He is also a multilingual, retired U.S. Navy SEAL, intelligence professional, and career Red Team security leader. He has worked in more than 30 countries over more than 30 years.  In 1986, Rob underwent Russian language and culture training for service with the National Security Agency, NSA. After ten years working out of Maryland, a multinational base in Northern Turkey, and Hawaii, he transitioned to SEAL training.  From 1996 to 2006, Rob served as a special reconnaissance SEAL at SDV Team ONE in Hawai’i and as a Red Team operator based in Washington, DC. He has trained foreign forces in a dozen nations and has planned mock terrorist attacks against American interests worldwide.  On 9/11 Rob was teaching Arab commandos at a remote Persian Gulf base. American and Arab SEALs together watched the Towers collapse, and both nations went to war against al Qaeda.  Such complex experiences led to his first book on cross-cultural conflict, “Powerful Peace: A Navy SEAL's Lessons on Peace from a Lifetime at War.”  Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis emailed Rob about Powerful Peace to say, “You’ve written a masterful work ... you did expand my perspective.”  World-renowned peak performance expert Tony Robbins called Powerful Peace, "A must-read for all, but especially those who wish to influence others."  Rob has spoken extensively on television, radio, and in keynote talks across the United States on “unchaining” human potential and leading powerful teams.

We discuss heavy topics about Afghanistan, Gun control, Open Boarders, Lack of Leaders in our country. The 13 men and woman lost in Afghanistan. 

With over four decades of martial arts experience, including three decades instructing self defense and personal fitness and two decades working nightclub security, Marcus has become a respected expert in responding to and de-escalating violent situations.

Brian Gibson is a combat medic with 26 years on active duty.

Brian is the Founder and CEO of Project Diehard.

On the podcast we talk about the Military, basic trainning, AIT, Airborne school, Combat deployment, scariest airborne jump, Ordinary men, what sam would tell a younger version of hisself, thoughts about the fall of Afghanistan, Veterans suffering with PTSD and Suicidal thoughts,

Todd is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and infantry officer with 31 years of service to our Nation. A native of Auburn, Maine, he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1985 and attained the rank of Sergeant before becoming an infantry officer in 1991. He commanded a teach rank and most recently served as the Commanding Officer, The Basic School from 2012 to 2014. He also served as the Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines from 2005 to 2007 – deploying the Battalion to Iraq in 2006-2007, where they conducted counter-insurgency operations in Ramadi and Fallujah. Previously, he served as the Executive Officer for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines – deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005. During this deployment he fought in Operation AlFAJR in Fallujah, Iraq where he was wounded several times in close quarters combat with the enemy. He is also a veteran of numerous other operations and 11 unit deployments overseas. Todd was medically retired from the Marine Corps as a Colonel in 2016 due to complications from his combat wounds. 

Todd is a graduate of the Marine Corps’ Scout-Sniper Instructor Course; the Marine Corps’ Summer Mountain Leaders’ Course; the Marine Corps’ Amphibious Warfare School; and the Marine Corps’ Command and Staff College. He also completed the National Security Program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2008. He holds a Bachelors degree in History from Boston University and a Masters degree in Military Studies from the Marine Corps’ Command and Staff College.

Todd is married to the former Christiana Drake. They have a daughter Katherine, and two sons, Todd Jr., and Michael. His personal military decorations include the Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals both with Valor Devices, two Purple Heart Medals, two Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon.

Todd is also the 1990 recipient of the Boston Semper Fidelis Society’s Leadership Award. In June 2006, he received “an expression of sentiment” from the Maine State Legislature “for gallantry in action against the enemy of the United States.” In 2007, he was recognized as the “Maine Hero” for the Department of Defense’s “50 Heroes of the 50 States” Program. He is the 2009 recipient of the Business Executives for National Security (BENS) Leadership Award.

Additionally, Todd began serving as on the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) in 2016; in 2017 as the PHWFF National Representative on the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee (VAVS NAC); and – in 2019 - on the VAVS NAC Executive Committee and its Partnerships Subcommittee. He also serves as the Secretary for VAVS Partnerships, Inc. Todd also began serving on the Board of Directors for Camp Corral, Inc. and as the Secretary for Katie Jane Rocks, Inc. in 2019. Todd is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Academy of United States Veterans, and a lifetime member of Fly Fishers International, Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Marine Corps League, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Todd also joined Outdoor Odyssey’s AdvisoryBoard in December 2019.

Todd developed a love for fly fishing growing up in Maine chasing its abundant native brook trout

and landlocked salmon in its numerous lakes and streams. Todd reconnected with fly fishing after joining the Project Healing Waters’ Fly Fishing program at Fort Belvoir, Virginia upon the recommendation of his Vision Therapist in March 2015.

Scott is a Marine Veteran, Author, public speaker, also runs a non profit Alpha Lima Charlie.org

Tim Brown is a retired, decorated 20-year FDNY firefighter, a survivor of the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, a first responder to the 1993 terrorist attack on the WTC and a veteran of the New York Urban Search & Rescue Task Force team that responded to the 1995 terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City. Tim lost 93 of his friends on Sept. 11th, including his two best friends. His last assignment in the FDNY was Rescue Co. 3 in The Bronx. He served several years in Mayor Giuliani’s Office of Emergency Management. Tim spent two years on special detail to the federal government, serving as a special assistant to the Secretary of Health and Human Services during the Anthrax terrorist attacks in 2001-2002 where he was a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He earned his Top Secret government clearance while helping to build command and control into the Department. He also responded to the 2003 Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island, which killed 100 people. Tim helped the Governor manage the aftermath and stayed on to recommend changes to their emergency management system. Tim has been a leader in defending the memory of those lost on 9/11 at Ground Zero. He is a media commentator on the subject and has appeared on all major news channels including FOX News, CNN, MSBNC, CNBC and dozens of local news programs. Tim is a sought-after voice on the subject and has appeared in many documentaries. In 2011, two new documentaries premiered, the first from the American Center for Law and Justice named “Forever Changed 9/11 in Remembrance” and the second named “Rebirth”. Rebirth received rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival, was purchased by the Showtime Television Channel for distribution, and won a prestigious Peabody Award in 2012. Tim’s difficult experience, as documented in the film, has made him a sought after speaker regarding Post- Traumatic Stress, grief, resilience of the human spirit and hope. He has been a featured speaker to numerous groups, including the     .  national security, intelligence, and specials forces communities He has volunteered to aid  and assist many charitable organizations including the National September 11th Memorial and Museum (the National September 11th Memorial Trail, the Stephen Siller Tunnel2Towers Foundation and Operation 300

Eric grew up in Chicago IL 

Joined the military at a young age

Eric did 2 deployments to Iraq. I was actually in a deployment with Eric 

We talk about going to The Daytona 500

Navy Keith Hannaleck was assigned to 2 decommissioned boats, the USS Cleveland and also the USS Niagara Falls. He spent 4 years in the Navy, he took several jobs after his service. He now works for General Dynamics, and started a LinkedIn account helping Veterans get work. He started Put Veterans to work.

Claudiu is a highly decorated Special Forces operator and attended many school in the military.

 1. Intro thanking Claudiu for his service to our country. 

 2. He is highly respected in the Spec Ops community. He migrated from Romania to the United States and explains how good it is here compared to other countries. Also how we   Americans take it for granted. Claudiu grew up under communism. His passion was felt. 

3. Claud explains going through the Q course at Ft Brag and becoming a Special Forces operator. 

4. Claud explains teaching and also going through SERE school. 

5. We talk about woman coming into combat arms and also different schools the military has to offer. 

6. Claude discusses how many deployments he went on while in the Military. 

7. Claude gives some advice to Veterans about Suicide and dealing with PTSD.

8. Biggest accomplishment to date 

9. What weapon or platform he uses day to day. 

10. What goals he has set for his transitioning out of the Military, and travels with his family. This podcast is sponsored by Barragecoffee.com Barrage coffee is Veteran owned and operated.

ARMY Jacob Mccandless  grew up in Waterbury CT. As a small kid he found himself playing in the woods, acting like he was in the military.

1. Jacob was a good athlete, studied several martial arts programs. 

2. Jacob grew up where his grandfather made fishing lures and sold them at his shop.

3. When he enlisted at the age of 19 Jacobs MOS was HUMINT.  

4. Jacob did 2 tours in Afghanistan as a Human Intelligence collector. 

5. He talks about his encounters and interrogating Afghan Taliban. 

6. Jacob describes his biggest accomplishments while deployed. 

7. Describes  to Veterans how to look at the positive and not the negative to get up and live life and enjoy it and not take your life.  

8. Explains his job after getting out of the Military, what roles and what he was involved with the government with. 

9. We discuss the positives of using CBD oils and the negatives of using VA prescribed pills.

1. Devon Armstrong grew up with NASCAR all around him. Later in life would he find that it was in his blood from the start.  2. Devon grew up in Sherrills Ford NC. Michael Waltrip lived right down the road from him.  3. While trying to get into Nascar Devon worked at radio shack where he was robbed at gun point. 4. During one of his first races he fell off of pit wall right before the truck came onto pit road he was so nervous. 5. Devon took a huge chance to further his career in racing decided to move to Sandusky Ohio to join ThorSport Racing. He was the tire specialist for the 13 of Jonny Sauter and carried tires for Dakota Armstrong. 6. He later took a opportunity to join Front Row Motorsports and was cheered out by David Ragan. 7. He also worked with Penske Motorsports and carried and the 22 Xfinity car. 8. One evening him and his wife were working out when he heard a tear and ripped his Bicep muscle 9. While pitting he had a uncontrolled tire that was under a green flag stop that caused a caution that pinned Kevin Harvick a lap down. 10. RCR Lunch Meeting 11. RCR fill in story 12. Brendon Gaughan story

Coach Pain is a motivational speaker that brings the message to all audiences. I truly was honored to have him on the episode of my podcast. We are in the works for him to be a co-host on my show for QA's people can call in and ask me and coach both questions. Also we will have the motivation speech of the day. He brings to the table a message that people can relate with and also learn from. 

Ryan Langley worked with any Nascar teams during his years as a Professional Pit Crew member in NASCAR

Chip Goode grew up in Statesville, Nc racing. He followed in his fathers footsteps and landed a job with Roush Racing in 1998. He would be in the sport for 19 years working with many teams and many different drivers in the top NASCAR series. He was at Roush from 1998-2004. The he would move on to Chip Ganassi racing where he was there from 2005-2013. After being there he would later leave for BK racing for one year then go to JTG for the 2015-2016 seasons. He is a great guy, a husband, father and a business man. He own his own Insurance firm

John Arroyo was born and raised in Whittier, CA. He is married to the beautiful Angel Arroyo, and they have three children. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1998, much to the inspiration of his family, and was assigned to Fort Bragg, NC, where he was stationed for fifteen years. He spent the majority of his enlisted service as a Green Beret, assigned  to 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, NC. In 2013, John was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps. His previous deployments include two Afghanistan deployments and one Iraq deployment.  John Arroyo is a survivor of the April 02, 2014 mass shooting on Fort Hood TX. He was treated for a gunshot wound to the neck and paralysis of the right arm at San Antonio Medical Military Center. Mr Arroyo is a dynamic speaker and trainer, serving both the military and civilian communities.  His awards and decorations include the Soldier's Medal, Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Joint Meritorious Unit award, Combat Infantryman Badge, Special Forces Tab, and Parachutist Badge.  Roever Foundation  https://roeverfoundation.org/projects.php Attacked at Home https://www.attackedathome.compurchase his book by clicking the link above, he will also hand sign them himself.

Dale Comstock currently resides in Panama City Beach Florida and Bali Indonesia where he owns and operates a security company (Strategic Outcomes Asia – Indonesia).  Dale has given 37 years of service to the United States combating U.S. enemies abroad. He served in every campaign from Grenada to the present conflicts that the United States is involved in as a frontline combatant directly engaging the enemy, either as a Paratrooper, Green Beret, Delta Force Operator, OGA Paramilitary Operative, and Mercenary. He has worked as a legitimate Soldier of Fortune for friendly foreign governments targeting high value terrorist commanders and financiers. He has been decorated twice for Valor in combat and is also the famed breacher that explosively breached the Modelo Prison in Panama during the 1989 U.S. invasion and rescue of Kurt Muse. You can read more about his life and combat experience in his book American Badass.  As a successful businessman, Dale started up, operated, and sold two of three security companies since 2001 to the present. The third company is still operational in Bali Indonesia where he resides half of the year and provides explosive detector and patrol K9s for all of the Marriott resort hotels and other local venues. The first company he started in 2001 was Global Security Consultants Inc. that serviced the entire nuclear energy sector in the United States until 2004 where his company was bought by G4S. In 2006 he incorporated Risk Control Institute, a security consulting company that was purchased by Intrepid Global Security Services in 2011. In 2015 Dale moved to Indonesia from Hong Kong where he assimilated into the Indonesian culture and economy. He started and currently manages Strategic Outcomes Asia – Indonesia in Bali.  American Badass by Comstock, Dale (2013) Hardcover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QD9O792/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WDMADQ45B1MZWDV717E4 http://www.tier1performancecoaching.com I can be reached at dale@tier1performancecoaching.com or 1-850-625-0766 WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram

Brian was born in South Carolina and played sports all his life. Free up with Kevin Garnett and passed up a 4 year scholarship to join the United States Army. He served the military for 10 years and had a deployment in November of 2008. He was driving to go get stuff for his soldiers, when he hit black ice, went off a ravine and was hurt badly. He lost his leg during the crash ultimately medically retiring him. the crash happened at Ft Riley Ks. After retiring he came home to find himself becoming depressed, suicidal, and gaining 400 LBS. 6 years later he is down to 278 pounds and has a great come back story. He is heading to NY in August 2021 to compete in the National Wheelchair games. Planet Fitness is his sponsor. Brian is training hard for the DOD Warrior games next year in FL to compete for a spot on the 2024 Paralympics team. Brian is also a lil league basketball coach and wheelchair basketball team, he is setting up for his local YMCA. 

Brian is a great guy with a bounce back story that is very touching. If you would like to sponsor Brain please reach out to me via email at ASteele422002@yahoo.com  subject sponsorship. He can really use it. He is a war hero and deserves the best.

Command Sergeant Major Jason P. Willett entered the United States Army in April 1992. attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Following a tour at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Command Sergeant Major Willett
He left the Army for a year before enlisting again in April 1996. Command Sergeant Major Willett has held a variety of positions from Company Supply Clerk to Inspector General Sergeant Major and leadership positions from Squad Leader to Command Sergeant Major.

Steve OldScroll Spent 9 years as a Army Ranger. Got out of the military and became a SWATT officer in the police force. He is a badass and a great podcast.

James served our country with Honor, Integrity, served in Desert Storm. He is a all around badass and I am honored to have him on the  podcast. 

NASCAR Pit Crew Member Mike Trower 27 year professional pit crew member won multiple races, championships. Was apart of Jeff Gordons rainbow warriors. He is a total badass, also please go over to my you tube channel and like and subscribe to THE ALLEN STEELE SHOW.