Vets And Badges

About Vets And Badges

Vets And Badges delivers real stories of service, sacrifice, and triumph—from the battlefield to the badge. Join host Robert Asencio (Army vet/retired Police Captain) and featured co-host/Neuroscientist Dr. Pamela Seraphine as they bridge the gap between heroism and healing. Explore raw interviews with veterans and first responders alongside expert insights into the science of PTSD and trauma recovery. Discover the truth behind the uniform and the blueprint for resilience. New episodes weekly. Real Stories. Real Heroes. Real Science. Visit: https://www.vetsandbadges.com

Publisher

Robert Asencio

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2024

Latest episode

3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2026

   'I Would Rather Die Than Quit": A Green Beret’s Code for Success

   Would Rather Die Than Quit: A 56 green beret ‘s Code for Success | MAJ Dan Kronz, 7th Group. What keeps a green beret driving forward when his body and mind are broken? MAJ Daniel “Dan” Kronz, U.S. Army special forces (7th Special Forces Group), shares his veteran stories from 9/11 inspiration to combat and back — and the code that refused to let him quit. Inspired at 13 by September 11th, Dan earned his Green Beret through the Q-Course and Ranger School — including getting hit by 30-40 hornets and refusing to quit. He deployed with the 10th Mountain Division and army special forces to South America on counter-narco missions and to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, one of the war’s highest-casualty zones. Dan breaks down resilience under fire, the reality of TBI, 60 ptsd veteran struggles, and tbi recovery — and how that lived experience fuels his mission now with Sharp Performance: coaching veterans and first responders on wellness, self-regulation, and first responder mental health. Real Stories. Real Heroes. Real Science. This is Vets and Badges. Learn more: Sharp Performance: https://www.sharpperformance.com/ (https://www.sharpperformance.com/) Subscribe for weekly veteran stories + the science of leadership under pressure. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Cold Open: Rather Die Than Quit 01:37 Inspired by 9/11 at 13 02:58 Q-Course: Hardest Challenge to Become green beret 03:22 Ranger School: Hornets Couldn’t Make Him Quit 08:21 First Deployment: 10th Mountain Division 08:47 Earning His Place in 7th Group 10:21 South America Counter-Narco Ops 14:03 Helmand Province: Leading in Combat 18:45 Afghanistan Withdrawal: Purpose Tested 20:40 TBI, Injury and the Road to Recovery 23:32 Sharp Performance: Coaching Veterans & First Responders 25:58 Suicide Prevention and Lived Experience 🎙️ Podcast Description Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit: https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/ www.VetsAndBadges.com VAB - 2026

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Thought it was a bomb: Pentagon attack survivor story #911 #survivor #history

   US Army LTC. Mike Hogan (Ret) describes what it was like inside the Pentagon on 9/11 after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building. WATCH THE REST OF THE CONVERSATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAVdyrW7Q7o Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit: https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/ www.VetsAndBadges.com VAB - 2026

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Battle of Ramadi: What Really Happened During the Iraq War?

   Experience the raw reality of the Battle of Ramadi through the eyes of US Army MAJ Miguel N. Sanata (Ret) depicted in his newly released bool titled “Unheard Voices The Battle For Ramadi – A Soldier’s Memoir From Combat Outpost Falcon. For those studying Iraq war history, this conversation provides a firsthand look at the high-stakes decisions made on the ground alongside company leadership. Hearing these combat veteran stories offers crucial perspective on the pressure of active duty engagements. We focus on the tactical environment and the human element of service, providing a clear picture of what transpired during this critical deployment. Subscribe for veteran experience breakdowns and comment below on which historical engagements you want us to cover next. Chapters: 00:00 – The Firefight in Missoula Talafa 03:28 – Leadership and Camaraderie in Combat 07:40 – The Importance of Writing a Memoir 09:47 – The Role of the Infantry in Combat 17:41 – Mechanized Infantry and Tactical Advantages 22:51 – The Symbiotic Relationship in Combat 24:44 – Inside the Infantry Experience 28:34 – The Burden of Leadership 29:57 – Individual Experiences in Combat 32:21 – The Importance of Soldier Welfare 36:01 – Technology’s Role in Modern Warfare 40:03 – Filling the Gaps in Military History 4 1:05 -A Soldier’s Memoir: Unheard Voices For more about “Unheard Voices The Battle For Ramadi – A Soldier’s Memoir From Combat Outpost Falcon” VISIT: https://www.MiguelNSantana.com Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING – a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit: https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/ www.VetsAndBadges.com VAB – 2026

Who has been a guest on Vets And Badges

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• Larisa Svechin
• Robert "Bob" Asztalos
• Paolo Longo
• Daniel Morgalo
• Ivan Valcin

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YouTube views

233,564

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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