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WWIA Podcast

Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation

Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) is a national 501(c)(3) public charity that devotes all its energy and resources to supporting the men and women wounded in combat who were awarded the Purple Heart medal. WWIA supports these phenomenal Heroes by providing them with the opportunity to participate in therapeutic, world-class, adaptive outdoor sporting activities at no cost to them. We do this to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities,

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Episode 64: Generosity in Action: Interview with Kyle...

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2025/11/18

Our mission is made possible because of the tremendous generosity and support of patriotic people and businesses across North America. On this episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes one of these American Patriots, and an outstanding supporter and friend of the Foundation, Mr. Kyle Bennett to the show.Kyle is the General Manager at Kabco Builders, Inc., which designs and constructs high-quality manufactured homes and employs 225 people in beautiful Boaz, Alabama. In

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Episode 63: Interview with Purple Heart Hero and WWIA...

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2025/11/05

We have another exceptional guest on this episode of the WWIA Podcast. WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel is honored to share some time and a wonderful conversation with one of America’s tremendous Purple Heart Heroes, and a steadfast friend and supporter of our mission, Mr. Jeremy Smith.Jeremy served 2-1/2 years in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division. In 2006 he was injured by mortar shrapnel in Baghdad, Iraq, and was awarded the Purple Heart medal. After several surgeries and months of

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Episode 62: Interview with Purple Heart Hero and WWIA...

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2025/10/20

We’ve got another outstanding episode in store for you today, as WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel proudly welcomes an American Hero and friend of the Foundation to the podcast. Today, we are joined by Purple Heart recipient and WWIA Guide, Mr. Eddie Hoffmann. Eddie grew up outside of Tampa, Florida, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in early 2001 as an 0311. Eddie was assigned to Third Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, 2004 and

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Episode 61: Interview with Purple Heart Hero and WWIA...

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2025/09/15

Today, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes an outstanding Purple Heart Hero, WWIA Guide, and longstanding friend of the Foundation to the podcast, as Mr. Derek Duplisea joins us. Derek is originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada but was born in the USA.Derek served a total of 5 years with the 1st Battalion, Royal New Brunswick Regiment (Carleton & York) as an infantryman, leaving the Canadian Armed Forces as a master corporal before enlisting in the U.S. Army.During his

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Episode 60: Interview with Colonel (Retired) Joel T....

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2025/07/28

On this week’s episode, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, is proud to welcome a great American Patriot, and one of his closest lifelong friends to the podcast. We are honored to have Colonel (Retired) Joel T. Suenkel join John for an engaging and timely conversation. Joel hails from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1988. He was commissioned as a 2LT in the Armor branch and went on to graduate from the Command and

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Episode 59: Finding Hope and Healing for Veterans: An...

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2025/06/10

June is designated as PTSD Awareness month, because mental health matters.It’s no secret that our combat-wounded Veterans didn’t just leave what they experienced on the battlefield behind, they brought it home with them, often experiencing the life-altering effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.This, combined with the injuries they and their fellow service members sustained, or the loss of life they witnessed around them, can be devastating and debilitating. It not only affects them, but those

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Episode 58: Interview with Joe DePriest of Western...

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2025/05/19

There are those among us who quietly go about the business of doing good—who don’t look for praise or recognition, but whose steady presence and giving spirit make all the difference. The mission of the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation is built upon the shoulders of such Patriots—men and women, families and businesses—who choose to stand in the gap for our combat-wounded Veterans. They offer not only their resources, but their hearts, their homes, and their hands. And because of them, healing

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Episode 57: Interview with WWIA Host Andy Wilson of...

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2025/05/05

The world-class outdoor sporting adventures that our combat-wounded Veterans participate in would not be possible without the generosity and support of our event Hosts. We have a remarkable team of WWIA event Hosts across North America who work with their local communities, friends, and businesses to honor and serve our Purple heart Heroes throughout each year. These Hosts do this voluntarily, rallying support, resources, and coordinating their community base because they want to give back, to

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Episode 56: Interview with Purple Heart Hero, WWIA...

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2025/04/03

We have another outstanding episode to share with you today, as we welcome a tremendous patriot and friend of the Foundation to the program. Today, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel is honored to share some time talking with Purple Heart Hero, WWIA Guide, and WWIA Event Host, Mr. Roy Holland. Roy is married to his beautiful wife Sasha and is a father to two sons, Russell and Braden. Having been born into a military family, Roy joined the Marine Corps after high school and would also serve in

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Episode 55: Interview with Mike Davenport of the...

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2025/03/03

Our mission would not be possible without the tremendous support and generosity from so many selfless Patriots across North America who go above and beyond to honor the service and sacrifices of America’s combat-wounded Veterans.Today’s guest on the WWIA Podcast is one of these special Patriots who has proven time and time again that there is truly no limit to the good works that can be accomplished, and the contributions and impacts that can be made, when people work together for a common cause

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Episode 54: A Conversation with WWIA Event Host Sandy...

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2025/02/10

On this latest episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes longtime supporter and WWIA Event Host, Mr. Sandy Deveney to the program. Sandy is the Host of the Central PA Cast & Blast, an outstanding event that has been proudly honoring and serving our combat-wounded veterans for the past 11 years.For 40 years, Sandy has been married to his beautiful wife Elizabeth, a retired teacher, and an accomplished artist. Sandy has had an eclectic and distinguished career

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Episode 53: Interview with Alan Probst of North...

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2025/01/20

Takeaways: Alan Probst emphasizes the importance of quality video and sound in outdoor educational content. Patience is crucial for successful trapping, especially when working with coyotes and other canines. Bedding traps properly is essential to ensure they function correctly and catch target animals. North American Trapper aims to educate the public about responsible and effective trapping methods. Alan's philosophy includes being open with his trapping knowledge, contrasting with many

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Episode 52: Interview with Purple Heart Hero and WWIA...

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2025/01/08

At every WWIA event, there is a certified WWIA Guide present. WWIA Guides are an essential part of accomplishing our mission, as they have been recommended by their fellow Purple Heart peers and are certified through our WWIA Guide School. WWIA Guide School is the world’s first multidisciplinary adaptive sporting guide program and prepares our Guides to lead and serve their fellow Purple Heart recipients and assist the event Hosts on each WWIA mission we conduct across North America.On today’s

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Episode 51: Interview with Terry Supple of the MO-KAN...

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2024/12/16

The WWIA MO-KAN Ducks, Bucks, and Trapping Event has been proudly serving and honoring our Purple Heart Heroes for the past 15 years. It is one of our longest standing events within the Foundation, and their patriotic team of supporters are truly a remarkable group of people. On today’s episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes one of our good friends who is one of the integral parts of Mighty Team MO-KAN, Mr. Terry Supple. Terry recently retired after successfully

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Episode 50: Interview with Chris Diesing, Host of the...

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2024/11/28

Takeaways: The WWIA Foundation has operated for nearly 19 years, supporting combat-wounded veterans. Chris Diesing emphasizes the importance of creating connections among veterans through shared experiences. Transformations in veterans’ lives are evident as they bond over outdoor activities. The Bayfield Cast and Blast event combines fishing and hunting to foster camaraderie. Chris's dedication to honoring those who served is rooted in his family's military history. Guides play a crucial role

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Episode 49: Interview with Michael Reagan of the...

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2024/11/11

As our nation honors and celebrates Veterans Day, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes a very special guest to the WWIA Podcast, Mr. Michael Reagan. Michael is the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and Academy Award-winning actress Jane Wyman. He is the Chairman and President of The Reagan Legacy Foundation, which seeks to advance the causes President Reagan held dear and memorialize his presidency's accomplishments. He is a Syndicated Columnist, a former radio talk show host, a

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Episode 48: Interview with John Moline of the Alaska...

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2024/10/21

Alaska is truly the Last Frontier, filled with expansive beauty, bountiful wildlife, and boundless adventures. Every year for the past 11 years, our Purple Heart Heroes have traveled to Seward, Alaska to partake in several days of world-class fishing, sightseeing, exploring, and more at WWIA’s Alaska Halibut Fishing event. This is a unique and unforgettable experience for our combat-wounded Veterans. On this latest episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes the Host

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Episode 47: Interview with Trent McCall of the...

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2024/10/07

We could not accomplish our mission of bringing Honor, Connection, and Healing to America’s combat-wounded Purple Heart Recipients without having such an incredible group of patriotic supporters throughout North America. The generosity and selfless efforts these individuals, communities, and businesses offer in support of WWIA and our Heroes is simply remarkable. Our special guest today on the WWIA Podcast is a shining example of one of the many supporters and friends that we are honored to have as

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Episode 46: Interview with Kenny Thompson of Basys...

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2024/09/24

On this latest episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes a longstanding friend and supporter of the Foundation, Mr. Kenny Thompson. Kenny is a part of Mighty Team MO-KAN, an exceptional group of supporters who have been honoring and serving our combat-wounded veterans through two outstanding annual events, the MO-KAN Ducks, Bucks, and Trapping Event, currently in its 15th year, as well as the MO-KAN Catfishing Event, now in its 7th year. Kenny is an avid and seasoned

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Episode 45: Veteran Entrepreneurs-Interview with...

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2024/07/29

We are blessed and honored to have some remarkable partnerships that help us further our mission. One such partner of the Foundation is HotSpring Spas of Music City. Owned and operated by brothers Dennis and Kevin Croteau, they have been tremendous supporters over the years of WWIA and the Purple Heart Heroes we proudly serve. Today, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel welcomes Kevin Croteau to the WWIA Podcast. Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Kevin Croteau is an Army Ranger who proudly served in the

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