Mentors for Military Podcast
1) EP-407 | Jason Belford, U.S. Army Ranger: The War Inside Me
Jason Belford spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, and he gave nearly 17 years to the war in Afghanistan as an infantryman, sniper, platoon sergeant and Army Ranger. He went on 12 deployments to the count...Show More
2) EP-406 | A New Year: Venezuela, Glitter, and then Turning 49 and Owning It
The hosts share New Year stories—turning 49, a glittery Bath & Body Works mishap, and recent trips that they took over the holidays. They also unpack the fast-moving reaction to a U.S. operation in ...Show More
3) EP-405 | Shawn Robertson - Humble Climb, Forged Leader
This episode follows Sean Robertson’s journey from a junior enlisted soldier in Georgia to a commissioned officer and leader—driven by the Green to Gold program, mentorship, and relentless self-improv...Show More
4) EP-404 | Luke Ebeling
EP-404 | Luke Ebeling by aka Mentors4Mil
5) EP-403 | AI on the Battlefield: Who Pulls the Trigger?
This episode explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping warfare — from ISR, targeting, drone swarms and decision support to the ethical risks of losing human control. Guests share lessons from...Show More
6) EP-402 | Alfred Brenner: I Felt Like I Was Dying - A Marine K-9 Handler’s True Story
In this episode Alfred recounts his unexpected journey into the Marines, training as a K-9 handler, and the harrowing experience of an IED explosion in Afghanistan that cost him his dog, Grief, and le...Show More
EP-402 | Alfred Brenner: I Felt Like I Was Dying - A Marine K-9 Handler’s True Story
1:28:04 | Nov 11th, 2025
7) EP-401 | Zahraa’s Escape from Iraq to Freedom and the U.S. Army
In this episode, Zahraa shares her harrowing journey growing up in a strict village in Iraq, her decision to flee at 19, and a violent attack that led to an unexpected rescue by American soldiers at B...Show More
8) EP-400: Reflecting on Our Roots and the Impact - Celebrating Our Journey and Community
Episode 400 celebrates the podcast’s origin and impact: founders and early guests recount how honest, living-room conversations grew into a show focused on transition, purpose, PTSD, and real solution...Show More
EP-400: Reflecting on Our Roots and the Impact - Celebrating Our Journey and Community
1:09:33 | Oct 13th, 2025
9) EP-399 | Larry Perino, Never Leave a Fallen Comrade: A Ranger’s Account of Mogadishu
A Ranger recounts the sudden shift from training to chaos after the “boom” — helicopters struck, smoke and gunfire, and a race through Mogadishu to extract teammates. They focused on the Ranger Creed....Show More
EP-399 | Larry Perino, Never Leave a Fallen Comrade: A Ranger’s Account of Mogadishu
2:06:27 | Sep 30th, 2025
10) EP-398 | Gerry Izzo, Night Stalkers: Inside Black Hawk Down - A Pilots Perspective (Super 65)
Gerry Izzo recounts his journey from a Long Island upbringing to becoming a 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) Night Stalker pilot, describing training, combat missions in Grenada and P...Show More