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Tracer Burnout

Dan Baker & Roger Vogel

Tracer Burnout is a platform for military veterans to share their stories of service in order to:1) Help civilians better understand life in the service;2) Preserve each veteran’s service memories for future generations;3) Help veterans feel heard and that their service matters.

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43:51

Quick Hit 0025 - Let’s Make a Movie w/ Erik Bernard

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2026/04/20

Army veteran and veteran filmmaker, Mr. Erik Bernard, joins us from exotic Canada for this Quick Hit. We discuss what got him interested in filmmaking, the events that pushed him to pursue it as a second career, and some of the industry ups and downs that he's learned along the way. Plus diva directors, clueless film students, and so much more! Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0055 - Brenden McMullen

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2026/04/13

“Drugs and nurses, son.” All he wanted to be when he enlisted was a "hard hat, torch burning diver,” but Navy veteran, Mr. Brenden McMullen, ended up doing everything else instead. From a short stint in a hospital basement, to 1st Force Recon, to capturing enemy prisoners in Operation Desert Storm, to training disobedient dolphins to find enemy divers; Mr. McMullen's time in the Navy was the adventure he never knew he wanted. In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger debate which fast food rest...

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Episode 0054 - Adam Peters

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2026/03/30

“You’re not gonna make it here.” Army veteran and host of The Strategic Veteran Podcast, Mr. Adam Peters, swings through the Tracer Burnout studio to tell us all about the highs and lows of a military career cut short by injuries (and possibly malpractice). From growing up in rural Indiana and being rejected by other military branches to multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and from leadership challenges to overcoming his own inner struggles, Mr. Peters’ story of service is exciting...

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Quick Hit 0024 - Keep Going in Wet Boots w/ Leo Bañuelos

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2026/03/23

Army Veteran and fellow podcaster, Mr. Leo Bañuelos, joins us in the Tracer Burnout Studio for this Quick Hit - and he brought tequila! He tells us about the training exercise that ended his career prematurely, how he got into podcasting, some of the challenges of being a one-man operation, and why sometimes the only option is to “keep going in wet boots.” Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0053 - Bobby Lambert

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2026/03/16

Our first Korean War veteran, Mr. Bobby Lambert, joins us in-studio to tell us about his experiences in the Forgotten War. He tells us about being rejected by the Navy, his mother signing him up for the Army, cold weather training in Japan, and freezing his tail off in Korea. From sniper fire to Pork Chop Hill and from checking for booby traps to delayed onset PTSD and dreaming of becoming an engineer, Mr. Lambert has lived his life to the fullest. In the Free Fire Area, Roger ...

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Episode 0052 - Ryan Weaver

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2026/03/02

“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 cand...

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Quick Hit 0023 - Go Get A Guitar w/ JP Lane

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2026/02/23

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. https://www.jpsjourney.com/ Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0051 - JP Sircy II

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2026/02/16

“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 Ar...

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Quick Hit 0022 - Our show turns two!

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2026/02/09

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. Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0050 - Liz Taylor

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2026/02/02

“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 Mor...

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Quick Hit 0021 - Injury, Invention, & Patent...

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2026/01/26

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 upcomin...

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Episode 0049 - Bob Charles

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2026/01/19

"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 F...

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Episode 0048 - Tommy Richardson

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2026/01/05

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....

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Episode 0047 - A Very Merry International Christmas...

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2025/12/22

It's the final episode of 2025! We begin with a little bit of self-reflection, a lot of thanks for our audience and guests, and the obligatory gift exchange. Then it's time for another international Christmas journey as Dan leads Roger through the traditions and cuisines that people may encounter if they can't be home for the holidays. Afterwards, we return home to relax with a tasting and review of 13 Heroes bourbon and our final thoughts to close out another great year! https...

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Quick Hit 0020 - Help with VA Disability Claims w/...

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2025/12/15

Mrs. Lisa Kalkes joins us for this Quick Hit to tell us about Veteran Benefits Guide, how they help veterans get the benefits they deserve and how they’re different from so-called “claim sharks”, and a little advice for veterans looking to file their first claim. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0046 - John Murphy

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2025/12/08

“I’m angry at God and so if I can just convince myself I don’t believe in Him, maybe I don’t have to feel this anymore.” In this episode, we are joined in-studio by Army veteran and pastor, Mr. John Murphy. John tells us about his family's long line of aviators, his mom trying to discourage him from joining the military, some sobering experiences in Afghanistan, his struggles to adjust after coming home, and how a bad training jump prematurely ended his career before it could really begin. H...

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Episode 0045 - Thanksgiving Special 2025

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2025/11/24

It’s a pie-stravaganza and our second annual Thanksgiving Special! In this episode, we talk about the town that canceled the holiday, the woman responsible for everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dish, the best post-banquet libation - plus stabbing parade floats, Roger's pumpkin pie woes, Dan doubles down on cranberry sauce, and so much more! Happy Thanksgiving! The theme song for this episode is provided by The Mountain via Pixabay. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Quick Hit 0019 - No More Yelling at the TV w/ Mike...

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2025/11/12

For this Quick Hit, we're talking with Mr. Mike Morgan, the founder of Flags of the Fallen and Thirteen Heroes, about what stirred his passion for veterans and first responders, why the spirits business is fueling his charitable works, and his outrageous belief that you can do great things for others and have fun doing it! https://flagsofthefallen.org/ https://www.thirteenheroes.com/ Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0044 - Joseph Campbell

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2025/11/10

We're back in the Tracer Burnout studio and sit down with Army veteran, Mr. Joe Campbell. He started his career in the National Guard watching over bunkers in the Utah desert and then decided to go active Army so the fun could really begin! From Idaho to Germany, to saving lives as a flight medic in combat zones; from surviving a MEDEVAC helicopter crash to never leaving anyone behind; and reuniting with those he saved to being medically retired at the Soldier Recovery Unit; Joe's stor...

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Episode 0043 - Sarah George

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2025/10/27

“When you do find the tribe and the right help, boy does it open up doors!” Marine Corps veteran, Ms. Sarah George, joins us in our virtual studio and tells us about her two attempts at boot camp, being part of the initial push of the Iraq War, some of the personal difficulties that ultimately led her to leave the Corps, and the ups and downs of life afterwards that finally led her to helping others as a therapist. In the Free Fire Area, Roger both inspires us and beclowns himself with his ...

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