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The Two-Promises Podcast

When you"re out for a night with the BD, it"s bound to be an adventure. Along the way you"ll likely encounter myths, moonshiners, and mad mojo. With experiences like these, where deep roots are formed and you never know where the adventure may lead next, it"s bound to lead to deep connections and lots of laughter. Having been overseas and out of touch with the USA for the last 14 years, a lot has changed. With your help, BD can better understand a world that was once familiar but is now somewhat

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17:32

Joshua Salgado (Part 3): The Inner Villain, Side...

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2026/04/06

"I think the supervillain attacking Joshua Salgado is Joshua Salgado." In the final chapter of our 3-part series, Air Force Loadmaster and creator Joshua Salgado gets raw about the internal battle of self-doubt and the high stakes of independent world-building. Fresh off his second deployment, Josh discusses the "Refining Fire" of military life and how it sharpened his business strategy from a broad "machine gunner" approach to a "sniper" focus. He details the massive achievement of publishing a

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31:31

Joshua Salgado (Part 2): The Sniper Mindset – IP...

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2026/03/30

How do you go from a kid born with bilateral club feet to an Air Force Loadmaster and independent comic book creator? In Part 2 of this series, Joshua Salgado, host of the Absolutely Cosmic Podcast, shares his journey of relentless persistence against administrative roadblocks and his strategic pivot from "machine gunner" to "sniper" in business. Josh discusses the origin story of his 256-page graphic novel, Tales of the Galactic Wanderer, and how he uses science fiction as an allegory to process

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29:55

Joshua Salgado (Part 1): The Absolutely Cosmic...

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2026/03/23

"Taking time to sharpen the axe leads to more trees cut in the long run." In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Joshua Salgado, a C-130H Loadmaster and host of the Absolutely Cosmic Podcast, joins the show fresh off a high-op-tempo deployment to the Horn of Africa. Josh pulls back the curtain on the life of a Loadmaster—from flying medevacs in Somalia to supporting "snake eaters" (Special Forces) on the ground. We explore the fascinating intersection of "Nerd Culture" and elite military units, discussing

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01:43:25

Full Send Friday: Beyond the Lens: Christopher...

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2026/03/20

What happens when an artist chooses conviction over the "system"? In this episode of FULLSEND, we sit down with award-winning director Christopher Martini. With over 30 years in the industry and 70+ awards, Chris has navigated the grueling climb from NYU film student to directing some of the most talked-about documentaries of the decade, including The Relentless Patriot and the Donald Trump documentary The Man You Didn't Know. Chris pulls back the curtain on the "gatekeeping" of major film

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23:29

Christopher Martini (Part 4): The Director's...

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2026/03/16

"When you make a movie, it's like having a child... and the moment their livelihood is affected, you see another side of the parent." In the powerful conclusion of our 4-part series, director Christopher Martini reveals the fierce protectiveness required to lead a film set and the "30-year staircase" he climbed to reach the big screen. Christopher discusses the reality of the "disciplinarian leader"—why a director must occasionally be the "prick" to keep the ship on course and protect the story from

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28:17

Christopher Martini (Part 3): The Spiritual Crisis,...

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2026/03/09

"God is missing from the fabric of modern storytelling, and that's why so many movies leave you with an empty, rotten feeling." In Part 3 of our deep-dive series, director Christopher Martini shifts the focus from the technical to the transcendental. He explores the spiritual crisis in America and how the absence of faith has left a void in the arts. Christopher shares a powerful moment of witnessing a Lieutenant Colonel praying before a meal—a simple act that sparked a return to his own roots. We

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26:31

Christopher Martini (Part 2): Soup for the Soul – 75...

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2026/03/02

"Everything is an ingredient in the soup to make it the most amazing soup that changes people's lives when they eat it." In Part 2 of our series, NYU-trained director Christopher Martini shares the "behind-the-lens" reality of filming global icons and the structural shifts dismantling the traditional film industry. Christopher discusses the incredible viral success of his documentary, The Man You Didn't Know, which amassed over 75 million views on X after being shared by figures like Elon Musk and

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31:46

Christopher Martini (Part 1): The Director's Cut –...

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2026/02/23

What happens when the precision of a military operation meets the high-stakes world of independent cinema? In the Season 3 opener, host BD catches up with award-winning director Christopher Martini. From their first meeting on the set of the powerful veteran music video Dear Mom, to fast-forwarding into Martini's recent dive into national political documentaries, this episode explores the courage required to stand alone in an industry that often moves against the grain. Christopher pulls back the

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01:43:28

Full Send Friday: Zenon Duda on the "Phoenix" of Art,...

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2026/02/20

What happens when a medical doctor leaves the clinic to become a master sculptor? In this comprehensive Full Send Friday episode, visionary artist Zenon Duda (Zen of Zensculptor.com ) joins the show for a deep dive into the human condition, the grit of the creative process, and the spiritual "visual crack" of Burning Man. Zen reframes the "Tortured Artist" myth, explaining that art is a universal help button for processing trauma that most people simply "suck up and power through." We go on a

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23:05

Zenon Duda (Part 4): Choosing Life – IFS Therapy, The...

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2026/02/16

What does it mean to truly "Choose Life"? In this series finale, former doctor and visionary artist Zenon Duda discusses the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, the illusion of time, and how to stop "mentally chewing" on past trauma. Zen shares a harrowing story of nearly dying on a Hayabusa motorcycle and the incredible peace that followed—a real-world application of Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now." We explore the Be-Do-Have framework, the serendipity of the "Playa Provides" at Burning Man, and

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31:50

Zenon Duda (Part 3): The Matrix, Mentors, and the...

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2026/02/09

"When there is doubt, there is no doubt." In Part 3 of our series, master sculptor Zenon Duda shares the "Ronin" philosophy that guided him from a 60-year-old doctor to a student on his knees sweeping floors for a Matrix fashion designer. Zen pulls back the curtain on the Hero's Journey, specifically the "Refusal of the Call"—that constant, nagging obstacle of car payments and broken timing chains that prevents us from reaching our peak. He recounts a powerful moment of Rebirth in Chicago, where

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32:30

Zenon Duda (Part 2): Burning Man, The Gear God, and...

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2026/02/02

"The purpose of an artist is to make art, and the purpose of art is to make artists." In Part 2 of our 4-part series, sculptor and visionary Zenon Duda takes us deep into the dust of Black Rock City. Zen recounts his transformative journey to Burning Man, from riding 2,200 miles on a packed BMW motorcycle to volunteering as a "Gear God" in Center Camp. We explore the "visual crack" of the playa—from the Joffrey Ballet performing in the desert to 30-mph "kangaroo" stilt-runners—and how Zen eventually

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27:22

Zenon Duda (Part 1) – The Art of Metamorphosis and...

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2026/01/26

What happens when you trade the steel factory for the sculptor's studio? In the Season 3 premiere of the Two Promises Podcast, we step into the visionary world of Zenon Duda (Zen of Zensculptor.com). Meeting at the intersection of grit and fine art at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Zen joins the show to discuss the transformative power of the creative process. Zen pulls back the curtain on the "Tortured Artist" trope, reframing it as a universal human condition that art simply makes

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⚓️ FULLSEND FRIDAY: Navy SEAL Anthony Rivera on...

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2026/01/23

What happens when the "Fog of War" turns into the "Fog of Peace"? In this comprehensive Full Send episode, Navy SEAL veteran and Vetivize CEO Anthony Rivera joins his BUD/S Class 267 classmate to discuss the tactical and psychological blueprint for a successful military transition. Anthony pulls back the curtain on the elite selection process, sharing raw stories from BUD/S Pool Comp and hallucinatory nights in Iraq's Al Anbar province. He then reveals the "cheat code" he discovered in the CFR 38

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⚓ Anthony Rivera (Part 4): The Dawn of Agentic AI,...

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2026/01/19

What does the veteran landscape look like five years from now? In the powerful conclusion of our series, Navy SEAL veteran and Vetivize CEO Anthony Rivera paints a vision of a future where technology and spirituality intersect to end the veteran suicide epidemic. Anthony challenges the current medical status quo, comparing the definitive testing for diabetes to the often "test-less" prescribing of mind-altering antidepressants in the VA system. He advocates for a shift toward "prescribing" community

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27:08

🛡️ Anthony Rivera (Part 3): The Identity...

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2026/01/12

Is your identity tied to your uniform, or is the uniform just something you wore? In Part 3 of our series, Navy SEAL veteran Anthony Rivera breaks down the ultimate Immediate Action Drill for the veteran identity crisis. Anthony explains how Vetivize acts as a secure, HIPAA-compliant Health Vault, allowing veterans to track their conditions quarterly so they never have to rely on a hit-in-the-head memory during a VA exam. We dive into the massive financial impact of veteran benefits: how the average

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27:54

⚓ Anthony Rivera (Part 2): Cracking the VA Code—AI,...

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2026/01/05

Why does military transition feel like "learning a new language"? In Part 2 of our 4-part series, Navy SEAL veteran Anthony Rivera explains how he applied the "Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan" SEAL ethos to the complicated world of VA benefits. Anthony reveals how he went from receiving conflicting advice to reading the "root source" documents—the CFR 38—and successfully turned his VA claim around in just 11 days, compared to the national average of 181. We dive deep into his new platform, Vetivize,

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Anthony Rivera (Part 1): Mastery of Chaos—From BUD/S...

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2025/12/29

How do you transition from the "Fog of War" to the "Fog of Peace"? In the premiere of this 4-part series, Navy SEAL veteran Anthony Rivera joins his BUD/S Class 267 classmate to relive the high-stakes selection process that forges an elite warrior. Anthony shares a raw and often humorous look at the mastery of chaos, starting with his unexpected failure in BUD/S Second Phase Pool Comp under a "chill" instructor and the overconfidence that led to his setback. We dive into the physical toll of elite

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01:43:20

⚓️ Full Send Friday: Navy SEAL Aaron Peña on Real...

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2025/12/26

Transitioning out of the elite special operations community is like "learning a new language." In this comprehensive Full Send episode, former Navy SEAL Medic Aaron Peña joins the show to share his blueprint for a successful post-service life. Aaron breaks down the exact system he used to turn his Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) into a real estate portfolio using the VA Loan. We dive deep into the technical side of property acquisition—including house hacking multi-family units and VA loan

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⚓ Aaron Peña (Part 4): Building the FOB—Brotherhood,...

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2025/12/22

What does it mean to be a committed leader when the mission shifts from the battlefield to the home front? In the final chapter of this four-part series, former Navy SEAL Aaron Peña gets vulnerable about the Invisible Wounds of a 20-year career. Aaron discusses the deep sense of loneliness that often follows a military transition and how he took purposeful action to build a Forward Operating Base (FOB) for SEALs in Northeast Florida. From managing the "rabid spider monkey" energy of community

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