Join Sergeant John Melson and his cohosts Joy Votrobek and Mark Renehan as they discuss what it takes to have Guts and Grit. Sergeant Melson has deployed 9 times in defense of the USA and has earned 6 Bronze stars during his service and is a US Army Ranger and Sapper.
Episode 19 Guts and Grit with special guest UFC Legend Royce Gracie
We interview UFC legend and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu master Royce Gracie on his time in the UFC as well as training Law Enforcement and the military.
31 Oct 2022
Episode 18 Guts and Grit with Special Guest Ramon Alvarez from WBS Charity Foundation
Episode 18 with Special Guest Ramon Alvarez from WBS Charity Foundation, which gives back to veteran’s organizations worldwide.
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25 Oct 2022
Episode 17 Guts and Grit with Soul Survivor
Jeremy and Johanna Cole join us from the military nonprofit Soul Survivor.
20 Oct 2022
Episode 16 Guts and Grit with Veteran and Author JJ Ainsworth
Author and Veteran J.J. Ainsowrth joins the show along with Veteran Dom Mancuso who was featured in her new Amazon Bestseller "At What Cost" which takes on Americas War in Afghanistan from those who served and lived it.
10 Oct 2022
Episode 15Guts and Grit with Veteran and Musician John Eason!!
We interview Veteran and Musician John Eason about giving back and his efforts to combat veteran suicide.
5 Sept 2022
Episode 14 Guts and Grit with Paul Veneto from Paulies Push 9/11
Retired flight attendant Paul Veneto from Paulies Push tells his incredible story of bringing awareness to the flight attendants who lost their lives during 9/11
1 Sept 2022
Episode 13 Guts and Grit with Dale and Brian from Freedom Jam USA
Dale Sizemore and Brian Judy from FreedomJam USA !! Freedom Jam USA gives back to veterans and first responders. Dale was an Army Ranger in the Battle of Mogadishu Depicted in Black Hawk Down. Great Show!! #army #blackhawkdown #ranger
29 Aug 2022
Episode 12 Guts and Grit with comedian Linda Marcus Smith
Veteran and Comedian Linda Marcus Smith joins us to discuss using comedy to heal from traumatic events.
19 Aug 2022
Episode 11 Guts and Grit Operation Homefront
We talk to Joe Ohara from Operation Homefront about the work they do for military families.
10 Aug 2022
Episode 10 Guts and Grit Part 2 of the Battle of OP Nevada
Part 2 with Sergeant Brian Wood and Sergeant John Melson as we discuss the Battle of OP Nevada that took place in Afghanistan in 2011
3 Aug 2022
Episode 9 Guts and Grit with Special Guest Sergeant Brian Wood
We interview former US Army Sergeant Brian Wood is he revisits the Battle of OP Nevada in Afghanistan.
28 Jul 2022
Episode 8 Guts and Grit with special guest Author and Communism Survivor Dr. Fred Valdes.
We interview Dr. Fred Valdes. Dr. Valdes escaped communism under Castro and was raised as an orphan in the United States, joining the US Army and becoming a Dr. and even guest starred on Miami Vice!
6 Jul 2022
Episode 7 Guts and Grit: Special Guest US Army Paratrooper Noah Jameel!!
We interview US Army Paratrooper Noah Jameel. Noah grew up in Iraq in a war zone, hear his incredible story.
29 Jun 2022
Episode 6 Guts and Grit: Special Guest Afghan Interpreter Rasheed Mahmoodi
Join us as we speak with former Afghani translator and current US Army Officer Rasheed Mahmoodi !!
22 Jun 2022
Episode 5 Guts and Grit: Special Guest LAPD Detective Knocko Nolan
LAPD Detective Knocko Nolan co-host of the Arm Bar Podcast and featured on the Netflix Series "Crime Scene, the Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel"
15 Jun 2022
Episode 4 Guts and Grit with special Guest Sean Pierce 9/11 survivor
Episode 4 September 11th survivor Sean Pierce joins us. Sean was on the 73rd Floor of the North Tower when the second plane hit.
8 Jun 2022
Episode 3 Guts and Grit
We conclude Sergeant John Melson's incredible story as he begins his 9 tours overseas.
1 Jun 2022
Episode 2 Guts and Grit
We continue the biography of Sergeant John Melson. This episode deals with personal mistakes in our youth and Over Coming the Odds!!!
25 May 2022
Episode1 Guts and Grit
Our Inaugural episode of Guts and Grit! Join us as hosts John Melson Joy Votrobek and Mark Renehan discuss overcoming the odds and having Guts and Grit. John has served in the US Army for over 20 years and has been overseas 9 times as well as receiving 5 Bronze Stars!
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