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Echoes Unfiltered

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by Sam Stratton

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Echoes Unfiltered is the raw, unedited voice of a combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, husband, father, and unapologetic believer in Jesus Christ. I'm not here to coddle anybody — I’m here to speak truth, wrestle through the mess, and invite you into the echoes that still ring long after the smoke clears. Whether it’s stories from Ramadi, the weight of the badge, trauma I never asked for, or the road to healing through faith, family, and hard lessons — nothing’s off-limits. If you’ve ever felt like the war followed you home, this is for you. [CLAIM:TTYYTP1N]

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7/18/2025

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Episode thumbnail for The War Came Home With Us | David “DJ” Engel EP 49

June 20, 2026

The War Came Home With Us | David “DJ” Engel EP 49

<p>In Episode forty-nine of Echoes Unfiltered, airing June twentieth, Sam sits down with David “DJ” Engel, a fellow Ramadi veteran, to bring back one of the earlier conversations from the show.</p><p>DJ served in Second Platoon while Sam was in First Platoon, and together they look back on Ramadi, Iraq, brotherhood, family, loss, healing, and the weight that comes home after war.</p><p>This conversation is honest, raw, and exactly what Echoes Unfiltered was built for — veterans telling the truth, remembering the ones who were there, and continuing to move forward.</p><p>Real Talk. Raw Faith. Stay Unfiltered.</p><p></p>

Episode thumbnail for When God Interrupted the Plan | Matt Thornton EP. 48

June 13, 2026

When God Interrupted the Plan | Matt Thornton EP. 48

<p>This early Echoes Unfiltered conversation with Matt Thornton is being brought back as part of the final stretch of Season One.</p><p>Matt served in law enforcement with a Northern Illinois police department while I was working nearby in another Northern Illinois agency. In this conversation, he opens up about depression, faith, and the moment God stepped into one of the darkest points of his life.</p><p>He also shares the heart behind My Father’s Business, a ministry reaching young people through basketball, food, and a message of hope.</p><p>Through the month of June, I’m revisiting several early conversations before Season One wraps up at the end of the month. Season Two begins in July.</p><p>Real Talk. Raw Faith. Stay Unfiltered.</p><p></p>

Episode thumbnail for SSG Bell on Ramadi, Brotherhood, and the Weight We Carried Ep 47

June 6, 2026

SSG Bell on Ramadi, Brotherhood, and the Weight We Carried Ep 47

<p>Today on Echoes Unfiltered, I’m bringing back a powerful conversation with SSG Bell.</p><p>This was originally one of the early episodes of the show, but the conversation deserved a fresh release. Bell and I talk about Ramadi, healing, the echoes that still linger, and our brother CPL Stephen Shannon, who was serving under Bell’s leadership when he was taken from us.</p><p>We remember the good times, we talk honestly about the hard ones, and we honor the men who didn’t make it home.</p><p>That’s what Echoes Unfiltered is about: telling it straight, honoring the fallen, and finding hope in the middle of it all.</p><p>You can order my book, now available on Amazon:<br>Echoes from the Sandbox by Samuel R. Stratton</p><p>For signed copies, Venmo:<br>@Sam-Stratton-8</p><p>Follow the mission:<br>YouTube – Echoes Unfiltered<br>Spotify – Echoes Unfiltered<br>Facebook – Echoes Unfiltered<br>TikTok – @echoes_unfiltered<br>Podcast available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio</p><p>Real talk, raw faith, stay unfiltered.</p><p></p>

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What is Echoes Unfiltered?

Echoes Unfiltered is the raw, unedited voice of a combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, husband, father, and unapologetic believer in Jesus Christ. I'm not here to coddle anybody — I’m here to speak truth, wrestle through the mess, and invite you into the echoes that still ring long after the smoke clears.

Whether it’s stories from Ramadi, the weight of the badge, trauma I never asked for, or the road to healing through faith, family, and hard lessons — nothing’s off-limits. If you’ve ever felt like the war followed you home, this is for you. [CLAIM:TTYYTP1N]

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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