Best Demetrius Thigpen Podcasts (2025)

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You Don’t Know How Tired You Are Until You’re Not (Recharge & Reset) 23:54

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17h ago23:54

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You don’t realize how exhausted you are… until you finally get a chance to breathe. In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, I reflect on burnout, recruiting duty, ego, purpose, and why sometimes being redirected is exactly what you need—even when it doesn’t feel like it at the time. After spending time in California for the MEPS course, being…

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December Unwrapped: Reflect, Reconcile, Realign 24:11

12d ago24:11

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December isn’t just a holiday month — it’s your personal Unwrap. It’s reflection. It’s heavy. It’s honest. It’s where you evaluate the wins, the losses, the storms, and the quiet battles you didn’t post online. In today’s episode, Meech breaks down how to Reflect, Reconcile, and Realign so you walk into 2026 prepared, focused, lighter, and stronger…

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Top 10 Things NOT To Do on Thanksgiving 26:18

19d ago26:18

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Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🔥 In this Thanksgiving Day Special, Meech breaks down the Top 10 Things NOT To Do on Thanksgiving — straight from the smoker, the kitchen, and the chaos of hosting. From showing up empty-handed, to trying to cook late, to touching food before the prayer, to bringing random plus-ones, to making greedy to-go plates — Meech is cal…

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THANKSGIVING RULES 101 | The Unspoken Holiday Rules Everybody Needs to Hear 1:19:57

22d ago1:19:57

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It’s Thanksgiving 101 — the annual Talkin’ Crazy tradition. Every year somebody ruins the holiday, so I broke down the real rules: who can cook, who can’t, pet owners in the kitchen, bad kids, bathroom etiquette, and the politics of the first plate vs seconds. This is the episode you listen to while cooking, driving, or avoiding your family for fiv…

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Show Up on Empty: How to Keep Going When You Ain’t Got Nothing Left 17:53

29d ago17:53

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In this raw and honest episode, Meech opens up about being in a slump — the kind where you don’t have the energy, the motivation, or even the desire to show up. No crisis, no meltdown… just exhaustion. Meech breaks down what it really means to show up when you’re running on fumes, why your 100% changes day to day, and how to stop feeling guilty for…

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Be Gentle to Your Mental | Fatherhood, Growth, and Owning the Space You’re In 18:12

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In this heartfelt episode of Talkin’ Crazy, Demetrius Thigpen (Meech Speaks) opens up about fatherhood, self-doubt, and the importance of protecting your peace. After hitting 1 million views and celebrating Father’s Day, Meech reflects on his journey from recording in a storage closet to inspiring thousands — and what it truly means to own your spa…

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Self-Care Ain’t Soft | Why Men Need Rest, Boundaries, and Real Maintenance 20:13

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Men are burning out because we’ve been taught that self-care is soft. In this powerful episode of Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, Marine and motivational speaker Demetrius Thigpen (Meech Speaks) breaks down the truth about masculinity, rest, and what it really means to take care of yourself. This isn’t about spa days or bubble baths — it’s about preventive …

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Too Strong For Your Own Good | The Truth About Strength, Pain, and Asking for Help 17:28

2M ago17:28

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After tearing his MCL, meniscus, and fracturing his femur — and still walking on it — Meech realized something deeper: sometimes strength isn’t a choice, it’s survival. In this episode of Talkin’ Crazy, Meech breaks down the double-edged sword of being “too strong.” From pushing through pain to learning when to ask for help, this one’s for anyone w…

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16 Years of Lessons: Military Advice I Wish I Knew Sooner 18:01

2M ago18:01

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After 16 years in the Marine Corps, Meech Speaks shares the lessons he wishes he knew as a young Marine. From building your exit plan on day one, to navigating racism, protecting your confidence, and finding your tribe — this episode delivers raw, unfiltered advice every service member needs to hear. Whether you’re fresh off the yellow footprints o…

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Toxic Military Mindsets I Had to Unlearn 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Meech gets brutally honest about five toxic mindsets he carried for years in the Marine Corps—judging Marines by appearance, shaming light/limited duty, putting mission before family, dismissing mental health, and treating MCMAP tabs like power levels. Stories include the moment he finally chose medical over pride, almost leaving the delivery room …

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Stop Overcomplicating It 21:24

2M ago21:24

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In this episode, Meech keeps it all the way real about how we tend to make life harder than it has to be. From chasing “mental toughness” to trying to perfect our routines, we love to complicate simple things. But as Meech breaks down — success, consistency, resilience, all of it — it really comes down to one thing: getting back up. He shares stori…

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The Mission Will Always Be There — Getting Closer to Myself 22:32

2M ago22:32

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In this episode, Meech opens up about taking leave, returning to the MACE, and why he decided to create a second Instagram — not to escape Meech Speaks, but to reconnect with Demetrius Thigpen. From the grind of recruiting duty to the constant pressure of being “on” as a creator, Meech shares how easy it is to lose yourself in the mission — and how…

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You May Have Forgotten, But the Mats Haven’t 28:32

2M ago28:32

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After a year and some change away, I went back home — to the MACE, the place that made me. What started as a visit to the MCMAP 25th Anniversary turned into one of the most emotional experiences of my life. In this episode, I talk about what it felt like to walk through those doors again, the brotherhood that never fades, and the lessons I didn’t k…

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16 Years, 6 Lessons: Never Make Yourself Small 22:44

3M ago22:44

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After 16 years in the Marine Corps, I’ve seen the highs, the lows, and everything in between — from getting NJP’d to becoming a Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, author, podcaster, and father who refuses to play small. In this episode, I break down 5 hard-earned lessons (plus a bonus) that have shaped me as a Marine, leader, and man: 🕰 Patience: Why…

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Stop Expecting Loyalty from Fake Friends 24:38

3M ago24:38

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This week on the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, I’m coming in hot — we are talking about expectations, friendships, and why betrayal hurts so bad. Too many of us are expecting “us” from people who were never built like us. I break down: Why expecting loyalty from everyone is setting yourself up for disappointment How to stop giving “friend privileges” to c…

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Stop Giving People Power Over Your Career 23:46

3M ago23:46

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This week, I step back and break down the hard lessons I’ve learned watching Marines, influencers, and the world spiral over the past week and a half. From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to yet another Marine dragged through social media, this episode isn’t about adding to the noise — it’s about accountability, empathy, and shutting your mouth w…

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I’m Glad I Didn’t Kill Myself REMASTERED 24:37

3M ago24:37

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This is one of the most personal and honest episodes I’ve ever done. I take a step back and reflect on the darkest season of my life — the moment I almost ended it all — and why I’m grateful I didn’t. This episode is about more than just my story. It’s about the pain we carry, the battles no one sees, and the choice to keep going when quitting feel…