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Hosted by KP Phillips—a U.S. Army combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, and seasoned instructor in tactics, firearms, and combatives—The Formation Podcast is built on the core pillars of Survivability, Situational Awareness, and the mindset to Adapt & Overcome. Drawing from over two decades of real-world experience in combat zones and high-risk environments, KP leads authentic conversations with warriors, protectors, and everyday individuals who’ve faced adversity head-on. This pod ...
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Tactically Acquired

Rusty Mardis and Kevin Eagles

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Welcome to Tactically Acquired Our goal is to document military connected living history in a fun and easy environment. We will capture the stories of our active duty, guard, reservists, veterans, ROTC and their families. Sharing their stories, adventures, and journeys across the military life cycle. The podcast is for anyone interested in joining the military, has been a part of the military, or who wishes to learn more about military life. In addition, we want to bridge the growing militar ...
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”DVC Alumni: Where Every Story Inspires the Next!” is the official podcast of the Diablo Valley College Alumni Association, celebrating 75 years of DVC’s impact on education, careers, and community. As we commemorate this milestone, our podcast dives into the journeys of DVC alumni who have transformed their experiences on our vibrant campus into remarkable careers, meaningful community contributions, and personal successes. Each episode offers an intimate look at the paths of first-generati ...
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Leaders Drink Last

Brock Yordy and Jake Fletcher

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Do you like your job? Do you believe in the companies vision? What type of leader do you want to be? If you just answered "Yes" - "Sometimes" - " The type that doesn't suck," Then join Jake and Brock on Leaders Drink Last Podcast, where we will discuss experiences on construction projects around the world, new and old leadership styles, failures, quitting jobs, coaches, mentors, building teams, trust, empathy, life, and beer. Ironically when you start to feel like you are making an impact, h ...
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Welcome to season 2 of the college and career readiness podcast, the podcast that helps you become a student who is prepared for higher education, a skilled profession or military service. In every episode, you will learn how to become a productive, responsible and engaged individual. Enjoy this episode hosted by Inderkum high school students.
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Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life. Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership. Our Pursuit is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, wo ...
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In this episode of the podcast, Lieutenant Colonel Kirkland discusses options for commissioning into the Army. He explains how ROTC prepares cadets for various service options including active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve. The discussion highlights the differences between Army ROTC and other branches, the commissioning process, and the st…
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In this captivating episode of DVC Alumni, Cam Jones shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Rochester, New Hampshire, to becoming a thriving healthcare professional in the Bay Area. Listen in as Cam recounts her high school experiences, ROTC aspirations, and how a love for nursing took center stage despite life’s many challenges. Discover …
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Shoot me a message! Struggling with low energy, poor sleep, or diminishing physical performance? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Matt Schaefer, a former Division I football player turned medical provider, and Yuan, the clinical manager at Ultimate Male Clinic, to unpack the realities of testosterone replacement t…
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Shoot me a message! Former UCLA wide receiver Kam Brown shares his journey from growing up as the son of Super Bowl MVP Larry Brown to carving out his own path in college football and beyond. His story reveals profound insights about grit, faith, and determination that extend far beyond the gridiron. • Growing up in Texas football culture, playing …
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In this episode of DVC Alumni, we sit down with Madeline Hatch, a newly turned personal trainer based in Crockett, California. Madeline shares her inspiring journey, which began in Orange County before a dramatic move to her grandparents' house following a house fire. She navigates us through her transitional years, overcoming challenges, and findi…
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Shoot me a message! BJJ Black Belt Mike Medina and Rising star Blue Belt Nate Crisler share their extraordinary journeys through trauma and resilience, revealing how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu transformed their lives from surviving childhood violence to building community through martial arts. • Mike survived being shot in a drive-by shooting at age 11 in…
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Join us as we dive into an enlightening conversation with sisters Itzel and Cindy Gutierrez, navigating their academic and professional journeys from Concord to San Jose. The pair share their experiences growing up in Concord, how their career paths evolved, and the invaluable support received from the Puente and Diamante Scholar programs. Discover…
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Right as negotiations are falling apart with Iran, wouldn’t you know it - a pro-Palestine EXTREMIST kills someone outside of the Israeli embassy while screaming “Free Palestine”. Is this too convenient - an act that will allow the media to pose opposition to Israel as “terrorism”.. Or was this a generally unhinged leftist who decided to take matter…
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Another day, another fell for it again award.. Remember when everyone thought if we had Kash Patel, Dan Bongino, and other le BASED Patriots, that we could take back the government? Well, so much for that.. Now we have Kash and Bongino saying that Epstein really killed himself? How gullible must they think we are? We are back again for another epis…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is with John Howell. John is a National Guard Major, full-time recruiter, and social media influencer known for his content on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok as ServantOfLeaders. We discuss his journey on active duty and how he transitioned from infantry to military i…
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In this inspiring episode, join Charley as we welcome our special guest, Karla Aljanabi, who shares a unique and personal journey from Mexico to the United States and their transformative experiences at DVC, a community college that played a pivotal role in shaping their career and life. Our guest opens up about the challenges faced during high sch…
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Shoot me a message! Tanner Gresham, former Army West Point pitcher now in the Philadelphia Phillies minor league system, shares his remarkable journey of resilience and determination through baseball, military service, and recovery from Tommy John surgery. • Son of a minor league baseball player who reached AAA level and briefly made the majors • C…
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You would think by the way Dave Rubin and James Lindsay are reacting that Arby’s had posted a WW2 symbol.. Or that Ye (FKA Kanye West) had dropped a song called.. Oh wait, that one actually happened. Anyway, the battle of the Woke Right RAGES on.. The only question is, what casualties will the battle leave in it’s wake? Gerard Michaels joins us for…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is with Trevor Gocke. Trevor is a graduate of Louisville ROTC who recently transitioned as a captain from the Army to the Air National Guard. Like so many, his success has come disguised as hard work and perseverance. Trevor describes the leaders and mentors he h…
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Want to become an Air Force Officer? This episode of Academy and ROTC Insiders features LTC Rob Kirkland and Trish Dach discussing the current state of Air Force ROTC, including the challenging scholarship environment and the surprisingly low field training selection rate. Discover the key differences between Air Force ROTC and the Air Force Academ…
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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Sometimes, you have to wonder - are James Lindsay and Jordan Peterson being completely serious? Is anyone falling for the damage control tactics anymore? Possibly - but the decline of The Daily Wire might indicate otherwise. Also - more violence against White people c…
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Welcome to this episode of DVC Alumni, where stories of transformation and inspiration are shared. Join us as we delve into the journey of Mayara Andressa, a Brazilian native who relocated to the U.S. as an au pair in 2018. Her quest for exploration and personal growth led her to Diablo Valley College, encouraged by her husband, Alex, who himself w…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is a journey going full circle from West Point to commanding the Senior Military Colleges across our nation. Jason Wayne will share his story and how it's built him into the leader he is today, and how he's paying it back with his cadets and instructors. Learn wh…
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Shoot me a message! Erin Whitehead, a brain health expert and CEO of Ambitious AF, shares her journey from surviving a traumatic car accident to coaching Navy SEALs on mastering attention through neurobiology. • Survived a car crash in 2007 where another driver attempted suicide, leaving Erin with a traumatic brain injury • Made a spiritual promise…
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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: After a kerfuffle of sorts between a white Mom, her son, and a black family, a GiveSendGo has skyrocketed to $60,000 to protect the Mom and her son from possible repercussions - were her actions justified or just another case of white RACISM? Mersh and Royce of ROTC j…
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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Here in America - things seem to only be getting worse by the day, and declining rapidly.. But thankfully, we have just the people in studio who can FIX all of our problems.. Gavin McInnes and Anthony Cumia join us for a special episode of NIGHTLY OFFENSIVE on RIFT TV…
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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: The Canadian elections were just held - and it looks like the country is on a path to become even browner than it previously was. Is it completely over for white people in western countries? Speaking of browns - one congressman introduced articles to impeach Trump. Bu…
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In this riveting episode of the DVC Alumni Podcast, we sit down with Monica Hicks, whose journey from overcoming personal struggles to achieving academic success at Stanford University is nothing short of inspirational. Monica opens up about her tumultuous past, including facing behavioral challenges, substance abuse, and incarceration, and how wit…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. What do you want your organization to be known for? This is your unit’s reputation. What do you want to be known for? This is your reputation. Your reputation and your organization’s WILL BECOME ONE. Three Buckets: 1. Know exactly who you are. “This is what I believe.” 2. Figure o…
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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: On the heels of Jordan B. Peterson running interference for the Daily Wire, another scuffle has emerged between Christians and non-Christians. This time, it’s regarding Christ is King - yet again - and mocking the death of the Pope right after Easter MAYBE wasn’t in g…
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In this captivating episode, Felicia Sindhu shares her remarkable journey from Bali, Indonesia to studying overseas. She talks about the challenges and opportunities of navigating different cultures and education systems. Initially, Felicia studied online due to COVID, then moved to the U.S. to explore college life at DVC, and now continues her aca…
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Shoot me a message! Rob Martinez, founder of All Clear Gear, shares his powerful journey from Marine Corps veteran to entrepreneur creating solutions for transitioning service members by cleaning their gear to military standards. • Left the Marine Corps in 2017 after not being selected for MARSOC despite passing assessment • Struggled with purpose …
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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Five people were killed and four injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University, yet the identity of the shooter—no name, no photo, no race—remains hidden from the public. In this episode, Elijah and the crew examine why critical details are being withheld and…
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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Since the murder of Austin Metcalf, Karmelo Anthony has raised close to HALF A MILLION DOLLARS.. Along with throngs of black people on X voicing their support for the violent act against the Texas student. You wouldn’t believe what Karmelo’s family is doing with the m…
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Join us in this inspiring episode of DVC Alumni, where former Diablo Valley College student, Michael Cortez, shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Vallejo, California, to becoming a proud graduate of Morehouse College. Michael opens up about his experiences navigating life's obstacles, the impact of community and mentorship at DVC, and t…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is with Mike Kloepper. Mike shares his experiences growing up in some of the most historic units in the Army and the lessons he learned from the People who shaped him into the leader he is today. Currently, Mike is the Brigade Tactical Officer at West Point and discus…
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In this episode, we dive into the life of Anya, a remarkable student who has navigated through ten different schools while engaging in dual enrollment at Diablo Valley College (DVC). Anya shares her inspiring journey from San Jose to Walnut Creek, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way. Join us as Anya talk…
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On this episode of Tactically Acquired, we sat down with Private First-Class Cadet Jamie Richey. Cadet Richey is an outstanding member of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Northern Kentucky University, where she pursues a Biological Sciences major with a Chemistry minor on the Biochemistry and Pre-Veterinary Medicine track. In addit…
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Join us as we dive into the fascinating life journey of Aaron Bronson Pinkney, an adventurer at heart. From his roots in Philadelphia to his current home in Guam, Aaron shares about his experiences in the military, his passion for music, and his unexpected transition into the legal world. Discover how he navigated through challenges, including heal…
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Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is with Jason Schmidt. He is the Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army Pacific and a genuinely great dude and teammate. We’ll discuss his journey growing up in the Army and progressing through some historic cavalry units. He shares his insights into the bac…
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Shoot me a message! Entrepreneurs face many challenges, and Sumi's journey illustrates this beautifully. Sumi emphasizes the perseverance needed to transition from military life into the competitive world of business, helping listeners understand the importance of community, adaptability, and self-belief. • Importance of embracing the entrepreneuri…
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Join us on a captivating journey through the world of real estate with Heather Schiffman, Chief Advocacy Officer for the Contra Costa Association of Realtors, as she shares her personal and professional stories. From her humble beginnings in Walnut Creek to her impactful role in real estate advocacy, Heather offers insightful reflections on navigat…
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Tiffany Rowe, who grew up in Pleasant Hill with dreams of becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. Despite facing financial limitations, Tiffany pursued her passion by enrolling in courses at DVC and later attending Western Career College for medical assisting. Her initial path in the medical …
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In this episode, meet Duane Leem, a first-generation student from the Philippines who has crafted a remarkable career in cybersecurity. From his early days in the Philippines to his journey through Guam, Pittsburgh, and ultimately the Bay Area, Duane shares how his passion for programming at DVC set the foundation for his successful path in the tec…
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Join us in this engaging episode as Tiffany Rowe shares her transformative journey from aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner to a successful career in staffing. Discover how life events, challenges, and unexpected opportunities shaped her path, leading to a rewarding role in helping individuals find their career success. Through candid conversatio…
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