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The MisFitNation

Richard LaMonica

The MisFitNation Show: Empowering Stories of Resilience and Growth Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica, a proud US Army Veteran. Alongside a fellow Veteran and a prominent business leader, our mission is clear: to inspire and empower you to become a better human being. We spotlight the remarkable stories of Veterans and First Responders, showcasing their journeys of resilience, strength, and triumph over adversity. Each episode features captivating interviews with guests

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68:50

The Untold Stories of Female Veterans with Susan L....

The MisFitNation ·

2026/10/06

What happens after the uniform comes off?For many female Veterans, the answer is far more complicated than most civilians ever realize. In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, Susan L. Combs returns to share the story behind her new book, Wonder Women: The Untold Stories of Female Veterans—a collection built around the real voices and lived experiences of women who served across generations, branches, and missions. Susan opens up about why she created the project, what surprised her

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64:31

She Never Knew She Had a Twin - Until Everything...

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2026/10/01

What if a feeling of loneliness had followed you your entire life—but you never knew where it came from?In this unforgettable episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Laurie Kirk, author, screenwriter, actor, neurodivergent creative, and womb twin survivor, for a deeply personal conversation about loss, identity, grief, mediumship, creativity, and the unexplained. Laurie shares how her life changed after discovering that she had lost a twin brother in the womb—someone she

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108:51

What a Former VA Rating Specialist Wants Veterans to...

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2026/09/30

What happens after a VA disability claim lands on a rating specialist’s desk? For The MisFitNation’s 700th episode, Jake and Stephen welcome U.S. Army veteran and retired VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble to The Toosday Crüe.Dewayne takes listeners inside the claims process: how a rater reviews service records and medical evidence, what a C&P exam needs to address, and why a veteran’s lay statement can matter. He explains the mistakes he sees with oversized evidence submissions and unnecessary

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78:27

From Pastor to FBI SWAT: Eric Robinson’s 24 Years...

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2026/09/29

What happens when a Baptist pastor trades the pulpit for Quantico—and eventually becomes a 15-year FBI SWAT operator?On this episode of TheMisFitNation, former FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson joins Jake and Stephen for a wide-ranging conversation about his extraordinary journey from Christian ministry to 24 years inside the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Eric spent 12 years in ministry before entering the FBI, where he went on to work cases involving white-collar crime, public corruption,

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73:28

What If YOUR Child Was Drafted? Claudia Hinz on War,...

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2026/09/24

What would happen if war stopped being something happening somewhere else—and suddenly came directly to your family?In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with author and former television reporter Claudia Hinz, whose debut novel SAFEKEEPING imagines a near-future America where the military draft has returned. Set in 2027, SAFEKEEPING follows Tenley Ward, a wealthy Dallas mother whose 19-year-old son receives a low draft lottery number and is suddenly facing

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78:31

6 Years Beneath the Surface: Navy Submariner Rob...

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2026/09/22

What happens when the mission that defined your life suddenly ends?US Navy veteran, submariner, martial artist, and author Rob Robertson joins The Toosday Crüe for a powerful conversation about six years aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Louisville, the pressure of earning his submarine dolphins, and the lessons that came from serving in an environment where trust, discipline, teamwork, and accountability were not optional. Rob takes The MisFitNation beneath the surface and into

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66:23

Manufactured Fearlessness: How to Move Before You...

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2026/09/17

What happens when life gives you no time to feel ready?For U.S. Army veteran Caressa Bell, that question became very real when she was a young soldier, a single mother to a four-month-old son, and received just one week’s notice to deploy. Fear was present. Uncertainty was real. But standing still wasn’t an option. On this episode of The MisFitNation, Caressa joins us for a powerful conversation about what she calls Manufactured Fearlessness—the ability to move forward before

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73:02

From Fire Lieutenant to Stage IV Cancer Survivor:...

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2026/09/15

A two-time Grammy-nominated music professional, retired firefighter/EMT, cancer survivor, author, and first responder advocate shares what happens when the helper becomes the one who needs help.Spotify / Apple Podcasts Description: What happens when a man who spent more than two decades running toward emergencies suddenly finds himself facing one of his own? On this episode of the ToosDay Crüe, we sit down with David Dachinger—retired Fire Lieutenant and EMT, Stage IV cancer survivor,

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62:50

From Navy Veteran to Entrepreneur: Diana Ocasio on...

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2026/09/10

What happens when the military career you planned ends unexpectedly—and the civilian world tells you the experience you spent years building somehow “doesn’t count”?In this episode of The MisFitNation, U.S. Navy veteran Diana Ocasio shares her powerful journey from military service to entrepreneurship, identity rebuilding, and helping other veterans and military spouses recognize the value of the skills they already have. Diana served nearly a decade in the Navy as a Yeoman Petty Officer

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74:57

When 911 Can’t Come: Combat Medic Patrick Thibeault...

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2026/09/08

What happens when the power goes out, the roads are blocked, and 911 can’t get to you?For Patrick Thibeault, preparedness isn’t a theory. It was forged in places where hesitation, poor training, and bad decisions could cost lives. In this episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Patrick — retired U.S. Army combat veteran, former combat medic, paratrooper and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment flight medic, ICU registered nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, author,

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67:20

Wrongly Convicted in the Military: Arvis Owens Is...

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2026/09/04

What happens when the military justice system gets it wrong—and where can a service member turn when the system meant to deliver justice refuses to reconsider the case?Arvis Owens returns to The MisFitNation for a powerful and challenging conversation about wrongful convictions, military justice, false accusations, due process, court-martials, UCMJ reform, and the lack of an independent system for reviewing disputed military convictions. A 1995 graduate of the United States Naval Academy,

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57:29

Becoming the Man You Were Meant to Be: Faith,...

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2026/09/03

What does it really mean to become a strong man—and can you still change your life after decades of mistakes, setbacks, and hard lessons? On this episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Victor Bretting, author of *The Man That I Would Become* and founder of Bretting Texan Ranch, for a powerful conversation about faith, perseverance, masculinity, servant leadership, conservation, and the legacy we leave behind. Victor grew up without a father, watching his single mother work

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73:48

Cathy Scott: The Truth Behind Tupac, Biggie, Robert...

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2026/09/01

The ToosDay Crüe, presented by The MisFitNation, welcomes legendary investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Cathy Scott for an unforgettable deep dive into some of America's most notorious true crime investigations.Known for her groundbreaking books on Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Robert Durst, Susan Berman, and true crime icon Ann Rule, Cathy shares decades of investigative reporting and the real stories behind the headlines. In this episode, you'll hear: •

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89:54

Green Beret Michael Carmichael on Veteran Suicide,...

The MisFitNation ·

2026/08/27

What happens when the mission ends—but the hardest battle is just beginning?In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Jake welcomes Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Michael Carmichael, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret with 26 years of service, including 22 years in Special Forces and 10 combat deployments across Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and the Middle East. After retiring from one of America's most elite military units, Michael faced an enemy he never expected: isolation, loss of

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77:43

Anna Redmond: Building Trust, Leading with Courage &...

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2026/08/25

What does it take to earn the trust of one of America's most respected communities when you have none of the traditional credentials?In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe Show, Stephen and Jake sit down with Anna Redmond, Founder & CEO of Brav, to discuss her unlikely journey from Harvard and venture capital into the world of physical security, where she built a company trusted by veterans, first responders, and organizations across the country. Anna shares how she entered an industry

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69:42

Beyond Survival Mode: Sonya Achara on Trauma,...

The MisFitNation ·

2026/08/20

What happens when the mission ends, the uniform comes off, and the survival skills that once made you strong begin working against you?In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Sonya Achara, a United States Marine Corps veteran, former Gunnery Sergeant, author, speaker, and founder of the Human Potential Project. Sonya served 14 years in the Marine Corps, including a deployment to Afghanistan, recruiting duty in Kansas, leadership assignments at Camp

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72:00

Air Force EOD Veteran Erin Willoby: Resilience,...

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2026/08/19

What happens when the career that helped define you ends—and life hands you an entirely different mission?U.S. Air Force EOD veteran Erin Willoby, founder of Buffalo Gals Company, joins The Toosday Crüe for a deeply personal conversation about military service, identity, marriage, caregiving, resilience and finding purpose after leaving the military. Erin entered the Air Force in 2002 and took on one of the military’s toughest career fields: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). At a time when

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58:12

From Green Beret to Bestselling Author | Alex Dekker...

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2026/08/18

What does it take to transition from nearly 20 years as a U.S. Army Green Beret to becoming one of the newest voices in military thriller fiction? In this powerful episode of MisFitNation, host Stephen Box sits down with US Army Special Forces veteran and author Alex Dekker for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, purpose, and life after military service. Alex shares his incredible journey from serving with the legendary 5th Special Forces Group and U.S. Army Special

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63:36

Brandon Burton | US Army Veteran on Leadership,...

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2026/08/13

Some of life's toughest battles aren't fought on the battlefield—they're fought within.In this unforgettable episode of The ToosDay Crüe, host Cagney welcomes Brandon Burton, a retired U.S. Army veteran whose 20-year military career included two deployments to Afghanistan, seven years as an instructor, and leading soldiers as a Company Commander. Brandon's experiences shaped more than his military career—they transformed his understanding of leadership, humility, responsibility, and what it

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66:47

The Hidden Cost of Toxic Military Leadership | Navy...

The MisFitNation ·

2026/08/11

What happens when the institution you trusted to build you nearly breaks you?In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of The MisFitNation Podcast, Navy veteran, podcaster, mentor, and mental health advocate Mr. Whiskey shares the difficult realities many service members experience but few openly discuss. Joining the U.S. Navy at just 17 years old, Mr. Whiskey expected purpose, brotherhood, and leadership. Instead, he found himself navigating toxic leadership, overwhelming pressure

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