“I made that decision to live my life in his honor.”

In this episode, Army veteran and country music star, Mr. Ryan Weaver, joins us in our virtual studio. He tells us how he followed the family tradition of service and following his brothers' example to transition from analyzing intelligence to piloting helicopters.

He also discusses the upside to getting to see the 'big picture' as a young soldier, getting busted for cheating (but not really cheating) as a Warrant Officer candidate, becoming a two-time Gold Star family, and how he went from small karaoke competitions to performing for sold-out arenas.

In the Free Fire Area, we discuss what the alternate Tracer Burnout timelines might look like.

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In this Quick Hit, Army veteran, Mr. JP Lane, joins us in our virtual studio to tell us about his devastating injuries in Afghanistan, how faith and music helped him recover physically and mentally, and why he doesn't have the voice for country music.

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“Marine Corps bootcamp is the funniest place that you are not allowed to laugh.”

Marine Corps veteran, Mr. JP Sircy II, sits down with us in the Tracer Burnout studio to tell us about his impulsivity leading him to follow a family tradition of service. From monthly training as a Reservist to full-time chaos in Fallujah, Iraq, to a surprising exit from the Corps - Mr. Sircy's time in uniform was full of memorable and painful experiences. He wouldn't have it any other way.

In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the one thing we couldn't live without if we were stranded on a desert island. Swiss Family Robinson, anyone?

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In this Quick Hit, we are celebrating two years of Tracer Burnout and all of the lessons learned the hard way since we began. There are many of them; from our origin story to embarrassing failures to “Kevin McAllister” trying to rip us off, we cover quite a few things to give the listener a little peek behind the curtain.

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“No flag - no bag.”

*Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss sexual assault, which may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised.*

Air Force veteran and artist, Mrs. Yelizaveta “Liz” Taylor, joins us in our virtual studio for this episode to tell us about her service in not one, but two different career paths she had while in service.

From immigrating from Ukraine to the US, to serving food in the Dining Facility and from transferring service members’ remains with Mortuary Affairs to scrambling fighter jets in Korea, Mrs. Taylor's time in uniform was full of highs and lows. How else would you be able to meet the Prime Minister of Moldova and lose your wallet in ancient Cambodian ruins?

In the Free Fire Area, we talk about what we're currently reading (or just finished), Roger takes a shot at Welsh names, and Dan finds a way to insult France. Again.

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Inventor, author, entrepreneur, and Army and law enforcement veteran, Mr. Steven Ferrell, joins us in the virtual studio for our first Quick Hit of 2026! Steven tells us about how his injury led him to an invent a unique piece of fitness equipment (BenchBlokz), start his own business, and continue to invent more fitness related gear.

He also tells us about the flood of copycats and knock-offs that have hit him since finding success and how that frustration led to him writing his upcoming book, Legion of 22.

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"I was a product of the Cold War."

Army veteran, Mr. Bob Charles, joins us in-studio for this episode to tell us about his journey. From joining the Army Reserves and mobilizing for Desert Storm, to slinging pizzas and concrete after separation; rejoining after 9/11 and deploying to Iraq, joining the Civil Affairs Corps; golfing with 2-star generals, angry mothers-in-law, and pink soju near the DMZ, Mr. Charles has had quite the ride, and he's happy to share the details.

In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss their favorite fictional universes: Star Wars and steampunk. Nerds!

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We're kicking off 2026 with our first Navy SEAL! Mr. Tommy Richardson joins us in studio to tell us about being bullied as kid, following the family tradition of service into the Marine Corps, and getting issued riot gear after the September 11th attacks.

The Corps may have sent him to the Philippines, Iraq, and Haiti, but the fun really started when he decided to become a SEAL. From a busted pelvis in BUDS to many, many trips to Afghanistan to the Home Base program and Divine Savagery, Mr. Richardson's mission isn't even close to finished.

In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss where they would like to see the show go in 2026.

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