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On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes US Army veteran, author, and independent publisher Ken Dupar for a raw, funny, and deeply human conversation about survival, service, creativity, and meaning. Raised in Milwaukee and shaped by the University of Wisconsin before joining the U.S. Army, Ken found…

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake and Stephen welcome US Marine Corps combat veteran David Shoup, founder of Warriors Awakening and a leading voice in the fight to eliminate PTSD from the lives of veterans and active-duty service members. David served as an infantry rifleman during Operation…

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Dr. Roy G. Taylor, PhD—a nationally respected law enforcement executive, leadership expert, and consultant with more than 40 years of experience across federal, state, local, and private-sector criminal justice roles. Dr. Taylor is the founder of Taylor Consulting Group and…

On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Manny Vera, a former Military Police Soldier who served nearly a decade in uniform and continues his mission of service far beyond it. After transitioning from active duty, Manny found renewed purpose supporting fellow veterans through mental…

In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Cait Conley—a West Point graduate, Bronze Star recipient, counterterrorism leader, and candidate for Congress in New York’s 17th District. A fourth-generation Hudson Valley native from working-class roots, Cait felt her calling to serve on September 11th…

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On this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Manny Vera, a former Military Police Soldier who served nearly a decade in uniform and continues his mission of service far beyond it. After transitioning from active duty, Manny found renewed purpose supporting fellow veterans through mental…

What happens after a working dog’s service ends—and the real battle begins? In this powerful episode of The ToosDay Crüe, the hosts welcome Chris Bingham, federal law enforcement K9 handler and lifelong partner to K9 Tambo, a decorated retired working dog who spent years protecting people and property at the…

In this deeply important moment from The MisFitNation, Steve and Carol Riggs speak candidly about the dangerous internal battle many people face during suicidal crises. They remind us of a critical truth backed by research and lived experience: 👉 When people pause, wait, and don’t act on suicidal thoughts, life…

On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, hosts Jake and Stephen welcome U.S. Army Veteran Richard Spegal, a Pennsylvania National Guard officer, former 82nd Airborne soldier, and acclaimed author of dark fantasy and paranormal fiction. Richard is the creative force behind worlds like Eternal Nights and the Wolves & Ravens…

In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes U.S. Army Veteran Jane Babcock, a retired Sergeant First Class and former nationally accredited County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) who has spent her life serving those who served. Jane’s military career spans more than 21 years, holding five MOSs, serving…

What happens when unimaginable loss becomes a calling to help others heal? In this moving episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Steve and Carol Riggs, the parents of U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Riggs, who tragically took his life after returning from Afghanistan. Devastated by grief, Steve and Carol…