It's A Blast Podcast

About It's A Blast Podcast

Mike, the EOD Happy Captain from X, sits down with veterans and military leaders to discuss how the military has contributed to their overall success and leadership style. Their conversations range from behavioral health in the military, to leadership lessons learned over time.

Publisher

It's A Blast Podcast

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Mar 2024

Latest episode

24 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Mar 2025

   Congressman Rick Crawford: From EOD To Capitol Hill

   Representative Rick Crawford discusses his military background, particularly his experience as an EOD technician, and how it has shaped his career in Congress. He emphasizes the importance of supporting veterans, addressing issues like traumatic brain injury and veteran suicide, and highlights the establishment and growth of the EOD caucus. Representative Crawford also shares insights on the camaraderie within the EOD community and the need for continued advocacy for EOD personnel in the military.

2. 

   11 Nov 2024

   Military Libraries with Paula Laurita

   Mike sits down with Paula Laurita, the Command Librarian for Army Materials Command, to discuss the significance of Military Libraries Week and the extensive resources provided by the MWR Library System. They explore the various services available to military families, including educational resources, free subscriptions to magazines and newspapers, and the role of libraries in supporting service members and their families.

3. 

   28 Oct 2024

   Staff Wars, Social Media and the Army: Josh Green AKA OnexPunchXDad

   In this conversation, Mike sits down with Josh Green, known as One Punch Dad, to discuss his unique journey from aspiring musician and actor to a warrant officer in the Army. They explore the challenges and surprises of military life, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of social media on his career. Josh shares insights on creating relatable content that resonates with fellow service members and reflects on his experiences in the Army, ultimately expressing gratitude for the path he has taken and the joy he finds in his work.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

175,699

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

26 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

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