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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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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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Episode 0042 - Cassidy Nolan

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2025/10/13

“When it hits you, it is such an intense experience.” Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur, Mr. Cassidy Nolan, joins us in our virtual studio and tells us how he got hooked by the Marine Corps' awesome commercials, how a trip to Colombia (the country) nearly ended his dreams early, the completely different reasons that both of his tours in Afghanistan ended early, and all about the wild rollercoaster ride of his post-service life. From portapotties to Hall of Famers to Mach 1 Hot Sauc...

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Quick Hit 0018 - It's a Brewery, Not a Daycare! w/...

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2025/10/06

Little Heathen’s Brewery founder and owner, Mr. Adam Terry, joins us in the studio for this Quick Hit to tell us about how a home brewing kit sparked his passion for craft beer, some of the challenges he faced getting started, and how some brews only a brewer can love. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0041 - Nicholas Allen

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2025/09/29

“What do I do with this second chance?” In this episode, we welcome Army veteran and fellow podcaster, Mr. Nicholas Allen. He shares his journey, recounting how his rejection from the Marine Corps for having “too many tattoos” led him to the Army. He explains that Army doctors were so incompetent that they nearly killed him, his determination to join Special Forces, and the recurring injuries that hindered his promising career. Additionally, he discusses the genesis of his podcast, “Lesser Kn...

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Quick Hit 0017 - Loans, Lies, and Myth Busting w/...

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2025/09/22

The founder/owner of Aviator Home Loans, Mr. Steven Ton, is with us in the virtual studio to talk to us about VA loans, dispel some common myths, reveal a few secrets that banks would prefer you didn't know, fill us in on an important policy change, and his mission to help a veteran every day! Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay. Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 40 - C. Marsh Bull

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2025/09/15

“You never give up.” In the virtual studio with us is Army veteran, author, and poet, Mr. C. Marsh Bull. He tells us about being sent to Saudi Arabia instead of Vietnam, how the military prepared him to succeed in various business environments, the many tragedies he's endured, and how he has remained so positive and resilient in his second bout with cancer. In the Free Fire Area, it's time to play “Where Is the Audience” again! Will Dan pronounce your town correctly? How will Roger fare...

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Quick Hit 0016 - 300k Strong and Growing w/ Mike...

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2025/09/08

For this episode, one of Team RWB's original members joins us in our virtual studio. Mike "Sully" Sullivan is here to tell us about how Team RWB was started, how it's grown to massive membership across all services, why the Team's mission is important, and how he's going to lead the way when he officially takes charge in October! Support the show https://tracerburnout.com/

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Episode 0039 - Tyler Pollard

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2025/09/01

“There’s a reason why I am here today.” In this episode, we are joined in the studio by Army National Guard veteran, Mr. Tyler Pollard. He tells us about how his mom prepared him for joining the military, being made the platoon leader because he was in ROTC, scuffles with the 82nd in Kuwait, and the joy of being in Officer Candidate School (OCS) during COVID. We also discuss his trauma from his time in Syria and how being sent to the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) set him up to become a Warrior ...

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