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VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

Kingsley Scott, Shawn Welsh

The Scoop is where leaders, disruptors, innovators, and advocates from across the veteran ecosystem come together to share insights that matter. From career experts to nonprofit founders, mental-health champions, authors, educators, entrepreneurs, and policy voices—this show offers thoughtful conversations that challenge perspectives and spark meaningful action. Hosted by the VET S.O.S. Network, The Scoop goes beyond transition and dives into the broader issues shaping the lives of veterans,

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01:04:22

Why Female Veterans' Stories Are Still Going Unheard

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2026/10/03

Female veterans have always been part of the story. The question is whether we've actually been listening.EPISODE PREMISEWhat happens when you stop telling veterans' stories for them and create enough trust for them to tell those stories themselves?Author Susan L. Combs returns to The Scoop to discuss Wonder Woman: The Untold Stories of Female Veterans—built from hours of conversations with 12 women whose experiences span military leadership, deployments, motherhood, discrimination, sexual

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01:18:08

From Combat Trauma to Purpose: Graham Roberts on PTSD...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/09/26

EPISODE PREMISEGraham Paul Roberts survived war, but coming home brought a different battle. After 20 years in the British Army, close protection work in Iraq, and years instructing in Syria, Graham returned carrying combat experiences, grief, nightmares, alcohol misuse, hallucinations, and eventually a diagnosis of complex PTSD.In this deeply personal conversation with Kings Scott, Graham explains why silence can protect us temporarily but eventually become its own enemy—and how accepting

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01:13:35

The Leadership Mistake That's Driving Your Best...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/09/19

Great leaders don't create followers. They create people who know they matter.Why do talented employees quietly disengage while others flourish under the exact same organization?Episode PremiseDr. Denise Taylor-Webb explains how invisible barriers, intentional inclusion, and authentic leadership shape every workplace. Alongside Kings Scott's deeply personal leadership journey, this conversation reveals why connection—not authority—is the foundation of lasting influence.In this episode,

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01:13:13

When Your Title Is Gone, What Remains? — Enrique...

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2026/09/12

The best leaders aren't remembered for their titles—they're remembered for the people they believed in.Leadership isn't about authority—it's about influence that continues long after your title is gone.In this powerful episode of The Scoop, Kings Scott sits down with retired Navy Senior Chief, leadership author, and podcast host Enrique Acosta Gonzalez to unpack the real meaning of servant leadership. Through personal stories from his 26-year Navy career, Enrique shares why great

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00:35:47

Why Your Purpose Doesn't End With Your Pain — Dr....

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/09/05

Grief may change your life—but it doesn't have to end your purpose.EPISODE PREMISEWhat happens when you've prepared for loss but still aren't prepared to live without the person you love?Dr. Andrena Phillips shares the extraordinary love story behind Walking Again and explains why healing isn't about forgetting—it's about continuing to show up for the purpose that still awaits you.In this episode, you'll discover:• Learn why friendship—not romance—is the strongest foundation

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01:07:04

From Navy SEAL to Recovery: Breaking Shame, Addiction...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/08/29

The strongest warriors aren't the ones who never struggle—they're the ones who finally stop hiding.EPISODE PREMISEWhat happens when an elite Navy SEAL discovers the hardest battle isn't fought overseas—but inside himself? Dr. Tony Dice shares the deeply personal journey behind After the Trident, revealing how childhood trauma, military culture, addiction, and recovery intersect, and why healing begins with radical honesty instead of perfect performance. In this episode, you'll

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01:01:47

It's Never Too Late to Find Love — Jim Paulk on...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/08/22

Love isn't something you find—it's someone you become. Here's why second chances still exist.EPISODE PREMISEWhat if the greatest love story isn't about romance at all—but about becoming a better human being?At 92 years old, Jim Paulk shares extraordinary true stories from How I Found Love, revealing how trust, forgiveness, purpose, and service shape every meaningful relationship. From surviving the Great Depression to losing his wife after 60 years of marriage, Jim offers timeless

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01:01:18

From a Broken Home to Army Leader — Michael Cline's...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/08/15

Your past doesn't define your future—but refusing to learn from it just might.EPISODE PREMISECan the places that nearly broke you become the places that prepare you to lead?In this deeply personal episode of The Scoop, host Kings Scott sits down with Army veteran, Black Hawk mechanic, and author Michael Cline to explore how a childhood marked by abandonment, military service under pressure, devastating personal loss, and hard-earned resilience shaped his approach to leadership. This isn't

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01:23:21

AI Won't Replace Great Leaders—Human Intelligence...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/08/08

AI won't replace great leaders—but leaders who stop developing their human intelligence may replace themselves.Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, but Meegan Kriley-Mackay argues the real competitive advantage has never been technology—it's human intelligence. Drawing from her experience as a Human Intelligence Specialist, certified Marine interrogator, executive coach, and military transition expert, she explains why curiosity, empathy, emotional intelligence, and asking

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01:03:07

When Your Dreams Crash, Your Purpose Doesn't — Ken...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/08/01

Your worst day doesn't have to become the rest of your life. Ken Mellott proves why.EPISODE PREMISEOne routine training flight changed everything for retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Ken Mellott. When both engines failed at 16,000 feet, he survived an ejection that should have ended his military career. But the real battle wasn't escaping the aircraft—it was rebuilding his identity after losing everything he believed defined him.In this powerful episode of The Scoop, Ken shares the story

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01:01:26

The Roadmap to PTSD Recovery Every Veteran Needs —...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/07/25

PTSD tells you healing is impossible. This episode explains why that's a lie.Episode PremiseMany veterans believe PTSD becomes their identity. Faust Ruggiero argues the exact opposite: PTSD is something you have—not who you are. Drawing on more than three decades of counseling veterans, he explains how trauma develops into PTSD, why people stay stuck, and what actually moves someone toward recovery.In this episode, you'll discover:• Recognize the subtle signs of PTSD before they completely

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00:55:42

Awaken the Warrior Within—Ed Hinman on Purpose &...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/07/18

Most people aren't missing purpose—they've buried the part of themselves that was born to pursue it. EPISODE PREMISEWhat if the greatest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances—but the version of yourself that settled for comfort instead of growth? In this thought-provoking conversation, former U.S. Marine Corps officer and author Ed Hinman explains why modern life often disconnects us from our true nature and introduces a powerful philosophy built on three timeless pillars:

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00:59:02

Heart Disease? Why EECP May Be the Best Treatment...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/07/11

Before you agree to a stent or bypass, hear about the heart therapy millions of Americans still don't know exists.EPISODE PREMISEWhat happens when a retired Coast Guard Master Chief is told invasive heart procedures are his best option—but refuses to stop asking questions?In this episode of The Scoop, Jack Clifford shares how discovering Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) changed the course of his own health and launched a mission to educate patients about one of medicine's most

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01:08:30

Walking Away From the Ledge: A Veteran's Fight for Life

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/07/04

Sometimes surviving the war isn't the hardest part. Surviving what comes after is.EPISODE PREMISEAfter more than two decades in the Army, Chris Kruger believed he could carry every burden alone. Multiple deployments, years of buried trauma, alcohol, and silent struggles eventually brought him to the edge of suicide before he found a path back through faith, counseling, accountability, and community.This isn't just another military story. It's an honest conversation about what invisible

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01:11:13

From Marine Major to Data Analyst: The Career...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/06/27

Most veterans don't need another certification—they need a strategy for what comes next.EPISODE PREMISEMany veterans leave the military believing they're behind everyone else in the civilian workforce. Albert Bellamy challenges that mindset head-on.After serving 23 years in the Marine Corps, Albert successfully reinvented himself as a data analytics professional, author, and career coach. In this conversation, he explains why identity, networking, and intentional career strategy matter far

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00:59:54

Military Transition Mistakes That Cost Veterans...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/06/20

Most veterans aren't broke because they lack discipline—they never learned how their benefits actually work.EPISODE PREMISEAfter nearly three decades in the Army, John Collins discovered he had been leaving money on the table—and realized thousands of service members were doing the same thing. That realization sparked a mission to teach military members how to understand their pay, benefits, retirement systems, and financial future before transition becomes a crisis.This conversation goes beyond

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01:02:37

Life After Military Service: 5 Million Steps to...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/06/13

Military transition doesn’t end at retirement. Sometimes the hardest battle starts in silence.In this episode, you’ll discover:What happens when a veteran spends 31 years in uniform, reaches the top of military leadership, then suddenly has to answer one question: Who am I now?Jason “Jay” France didn’t just talk about transition—he walked through it. Literally. Two weeks after retiring from the U.S. Air Force, he stepped onto the Pacific Crest Trail and walked 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.This

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01:11:04

Why Veterans Still Fight After War — Eric W. Hommel

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/06/06

Many veterans know what they survived—but not why they were sent there.EPISODE PREMISEMost war conversations focus on combat.This one focuses on what happens when veterans return home carrying trauma tied not just to what happened—but to what was never explained.Retired Air Force lieutenant colonel Eric W. Hommel takes listeners inside submarines, Afghanistan, the Pentagon, Congress, and the VA to expose how leadership failures can leave lasting wounds long after deployment ends.In this episode,

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01:05:26

Take Ownership of Your Life with Griffin Brand |...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/05/30

Description:Griffin Brand joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into personal ownership, leadership, and the mindset needed to stop waiting and start executing. In this episode, we explore:• Why waiting for permission is holding you back• The importance of self-belief before evidence• Leadership lessons from the 75th Ranger Regiment• How to push through adversity and stay the courseWhether you’re navigating military transition, building a business, or striving for personal growth, this conversation

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01:06:41

📻 VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop — Veteran Health /...

VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop ·

2026/05/23

Your brain scans are “normal”—so why are the headaches, brain fog, and anxiety getting worse?Most veterans with concussion symptoms are told some version of the same story: rest, medication, therapy, and time. But what happens when years pass—and the symptoms never leave?This episode takes a hard look at one of the veteran community’s most misunderstood invisible wounds. Host Kings Scott sits down with Army veteran Dr. Chris Slininger to unpack a provocative idea: what if many mild traumatic brain

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