Podcast Overview
<p>Hosted by Marine veteran Bill Lowe, <strong>Semper Try</strong> celebrates the people who never quit — the veterans, volunteers, coaches, and everyday people who keep showing up when it matters most. Through honest conversations, laughter, and a few lessons learned the hard way, Bill shares stories of service, community, and good old-fashioned effort. Because trying beats quitting — every time.</p>
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Publishing Since
11/9/2025
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August 3, 2026
031 P2: Every Reason to Quit... But He Didn't | Erik Monarca USMC
In Part 2 of my conversation with Marine veteran Erik Monarca, the real test begins. After losing nearly 80 pounds just for the chance to become a Marine, Erik quickly discovered that earning the title would demand even more. Boot camp brought setback after setback, including a devastating rope-climb injury that tore the skin from both of his hands. Most people would have seen those moments as reasons to quit. Erik chose to keep going. In this episode, Erik shares the physical and mental challenges that tested his determination, the lessons he learned through adversity, and the unforgettable moment he finally earned the title United States Marine. This isn't just a story about Marine Corps boot camp. It's a story about perseverance, resilience, and proving to yourself that you're capable of more than you ever imagined. In Part 3, Erik takes us beyond boot camp to his service with 5th Marines, the injury that ended his military career, and how he found a new mission helping veterans tell their stories through the Chat 62 Podcast. Because every story matters... and most stories die unheard. These won't.
July 27, 2026
031 P1: What Happens When Doubt Becomes Fuel? | Erik Monarca USMC
What happens when doubt becomes fuel? For Erik Monarca, that moment changed the course of his life. In Part 1, Marine veteran and Chat 62 Podcast host Erik Monarca, USMC, shares how an overweight teenager with little confidence made the decision to earn the title United States Marine. After being told he wasn't ready, Erik committed himself to losing nearly 80 pounds to make his dream a reality. Bill and Erik also talk about podcasting, preserving veterans' stories, and why every veteran has a story worth telling. It's an honest conversation between two Marines who believe that every veteran's story matters and deserves to be heard. This is only the beginning. In Part 2, Erik takes us inside Marine Corps boot camp, including his time in Physical Conditioning Platoon (PCP) and the determination it took to finally earn the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Follow Erik Monarca & Chat 62 Podcast 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575809312815 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chat62podcast/ 🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erik-monarca 🎙️ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/6e0858d9-0a1a-4e15-8e50-fb5827caa4bb/chat-62 📧 Email: chat62podcast@gmail.com Semper Try Podcast Most stories die unheard. These won't. Because Trying Beats Quitting.
July 20, 2026
030 P2: How Do You Really Win a War? | Buford Johnson
What happens after the shooting stops? In Part 2 of my conversation with Army veteran Buford Johnson, we go beyond the battlefield and into the lessons he carried home from Vietnam. Buford shares why he left active duty, continued serving for more than two decades in the Army Reserve, taught military leadership, and developed a lifelong passion for American history and the U.S. Constitution. Along the way, he reflects on military strategy, leadership, politics, and the importance of understanding history to prepare the next generation. You'll also hear stories you won't find in most history books, including his experiences in Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Germany, how he almost became a monk before joining the Army, and why he believes preserving our nation's history matters just as much as preserving the stories of those who served. Thank you to Brainerd American Legion Post 255, the biggest sponsor of the Semper Try Podcast, for helping us preserve the stories of America's veterans. Listen and subscribe:🌐 https://www.sempertry.com🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/semper-try-podcast/id1806348142🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LWWw5trEcQKQ9fSr0QxQd📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SemperTryPodcast Because Trying Beats Quitting.
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- What is Semper Try?
<p>Hosted by Marine veteran Bill Lowe, <strong>Semper Try</strong> celebrates the people who never quit — the veterans, volunteers, coaches, and everyday people who keep showing up when it matters most. Through honest conversations, laughter, and a few lessons learned the hard way, Bill shares stories of service, community, and good old-fashioned effort. Because trying beats quitting — every time.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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