Four Titles, One Truth

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we’re turning the page back to the beginning — before rank, before fatherhood, before retirement — to talk about how we met our wives.🖤 From awkward beginnings to unexpected connections, we share:• Our first impressions — and if they were right• The real story behind “the moment we knew”• How military life played a role in our early relationships• The advice we’d give to young service members navigating love today• What we’ve learned about partnership through 20+ years of marriageThis episode is heartfelt, funny, and proof that behind every uniform is a story worth sharing.📬 Contact Us:📸 Instagram: @FourTitlesOneTruth🎥 YouTube: Four Titles One Truth Podcast📱 TikTok: @FourTitlesOneTruth📡 Podcast Available On:🍎 Apple Podcasts💚 Spotify🎶 iHeartRadio📢 Buzzsprout🎙️ Podcast Index📲 Podcast Addict📚 Podchaser📻 Deezer🔎 Listen Notes▶️ Player FM

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance TaylorIn this episode, we’re doing a Brotherhood Check-In — and asking one of the realest questions grown men rarely talk about:Why don't more men friends take guys’ trips?No wives. No work. Just the fellas.We break down:•What brotherhood looks like after the uniform•Why some men avoid planning group travel•The emotional, mental, and even spiritual value of time with your crew•How to defend that trip to your spouse (😂)•Where we’d go for the ultimate guys’ getawayThis episode is about reconnecting, recharging, and rebuilding brotherhood — because the women aren’t the only ones who need a break and a bond.📬 Contact Us:📸 Instagram | 🎬 YouTube | 🎵 TikTok → @FourTitlesOneTruth📡 Podcast Available On:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 BuzzsproutPodcast Index, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Listen Notes, Player FM

Send us a textWelcome back to Four Titles, One Truth The podcast where two retired Army veterans, Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and Colonel Lance Taylor, dive deep into life, leadership, and legacy.In this episode, we rewind the clock.We’re talking about what we thought we wanted when we first joined the military (Our uninformed Goals) — and how reality shaped us into something else.From dreams of serving four years and back to college or becoming Command Sergeants Majors or Generals to unexpected turns toward mentorship, leadership, and personal growth, we reflect on:•The big dreams we had as young Soldiers•The reality checks that reshaped our purpose•The defining moments that changed our military journey•The mentors and decisions that helped us grow•And what we’d tell young troops chasing those same dreams todayThis episode is for anyone who’s ever had a dream… and anyone who’s had to adjust one.📬 Contact Us:📸 Instagram: @4_titles_1_truth▶️ YouTube: Four Titles One Truth Podcast📡 Podcast Available On:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 Buzzsproutand more...Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, Listen Notes, Player FM

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.Leadership in the military isn’t about titles — it’s about presence, pressure, and people. In this episode, we share the real lessons that shaped how we led… and how we were led.We reflect on:•The leaders who shaped our careers — both good and bad•The moment we each realized we had real influence•Leadership under pressure vs. leadership in peace•What civilians get wrong about military leadership•What we carried into life after the uniformWhether you served or not, these stories offer honest insight into decision-making, responsibility, and the human side of leading others.📬 Contact Us:📸 Instagram: @4_titles_1_truth▶️ YouTube: Four Titles One Truth Podcast📡 Podcast Available On:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 Buzzsprout🔊 Podcast Index📲 Podcast Addict🔗 Podchaser🎙️ Player FM🌍 Deezer

Send us a textWho are you when the uniform comes off?In this episode of Four Titles, One Truth, Tommie and Lance tackle a powerful reality for many veterans: the search for identity after the military. The uniform gave us purpose, recognition, and structure. But what happens when you hang it up for the last time?We open up about our own transitions — the good, the confusing, and the surprising moments where we had to redefine who we were without rank, routine, or ribbons. From struggling to update our resumes to wondering what to wear in civilian life (seriously, what is business casual?), we keep it honest, insightful, and real.This isn’t just about veterans — it’s about anyone who’s gone through a major life change and had to look in the mirror and ask, “Now what?”🎧 Topics We Cover:•Losing the identity tied to a rank or uniform•Why some veterans struggle more than others•Civilian life and the “Who am I now?” question•How we each rebuilt our sense of self after service•Tips for anyone facing a major identity shift📲 Contact UsDM us on Instagram: @FourTitlesOneTruthSubscribe on YouTube: Jones Getaways Productions📺 Watch Us OnYouTube: @FourTitlesOneTruth🎧 Podcast Available On:🎙 Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🔊 iHeartRadio | 📡 Buzzsprout | 📲 Amazon Music

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we tackle one of the most loaded and personal topics in America today:Are Black men truly targeted — or are we constantly misunderstood?We speak truthfully and unapologetically about:•The life experiences that shaped our views on this subject•Why this belief continues to persist — even for successful, law-abiding Black men•The difference between public perception and personal reality•How military service gave us structure… but didn’t shield us from stereotypes•What we tell our sons — and what we wish the world better understood about us.This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding, history, and lived truth.📬 Contact Us:📸 Instagram: @4_titles_1_truthWatch Us:▶️ YouTube: Four Titles One Truth Podcast📡 Available On:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 Buzzsprout

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we open up about the real reasons we succeeded in the military.It wasn’t just luck — and it wasn’t just rank.We get personal about:•The key traits and habits that helped us thrive through decades of service•The mentorship, moments, and even mistakes that shaped our rise•What we believe the military gets right — and where we had to find our own way•The unseen battles, sacrifices, and grind behind each promotion•And advice for the next generation of Soldiers hoping to find success on their own termsThis isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the truth behind the stripes and the brass.📬 Contact Us:📸 Instagram: @4_titles_1_truth▶️ YouTube: Four Titles One Truth Podcast📡 Available On Most Podcast Platforms:Including:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 Buzzsprout

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we dive into a question that we wondered about:Why didn’t our kids follow us into military service?We explore:•What shaped our children’s views on the military and how our careers influenced that•Whether we encouraged or discouraged them from joining•What “breaking the cycle” really means in a military family•The balance between legacy, personal choice, and generational change•How we feel about their decisions and what it says about our values as veterans and fathersThis one’s about identity, legacy, and how military service affects more than just the one who wears the uniform.📬 Contact Us:📸 Instagram: @4_titles_1_truth▶️ YouTube: Four Titles One Truth Podcast📡 Available On All Major Podcast Platforms:Including:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 Buzzsprout

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor.In this powerful episode, we open up about the most difficult days we experienced while serving in the military. The moments that left a lasting mark, changed our outlook, and shaped who we are today.We talk about:• The emotional weight of life-changing days in uniform• The decisions and events we’ll never forget — and why• How these moments impacted our leadership, perspective, and relationships• The lessons we took with us long after the uniform came offWhether you’ve served or love someone who has, this episode gives you a raw and honest look at the emotional cost of military life — and the resilience it builds.Contact Us:Instagram: @4_titles_1_truthYouTube: Four Titles One Truth PodcastAvailable On All Major Podcast Platforms:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 Buzzsprout

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One TruthHosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor, this is where real conversations happen — based on experience, not opinions.In this episode, we’re talking about something most civilians never consider:How does a soldier’s experience change depending on who’s in the White House?We break down:•What it was like serving under different U.S. presidents•How policy, tone, and leadership decisions affected morale and mission•The real-world ripple effects of decisions made at the top•Which administrations had the biggest impact on our military careers•And what we’d say to any president who commands America’s armed forcesBecause leadership doesn’t just matter on the battlefield — it matters in the big chair too. Come join us and Let's keep the conversation going.Contact Us:Instagram: @4_titles_1_truthYouTube: Four Titles One Truth PodcastPodcast Available On:🍎🎙️ Apple Podcasts🎧💚 Spotify❤️🎶 iHeartRadio🐝📢 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2488692

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor. In this episode, we’re switching gears and talking about what’s lighting up our TV screens!We cover:•The shows we’re currently obsessed with — from action to guilty pleasures•What series actually gets military life and leadership right•Why some shows hit harder after retirement (and with a little more free time!)•And if Hollywood called to make a series about our military careers… what would it look like?Whether you’re looking for your next binge or just curious about what two retired Army veterans are watching in their downtime — this episode is for you.

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Army Colonel Lance Taylor. In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest assignments we ever took on — marriage in the military.We dive into:•How military life shaped our approach to marriage — for better and worse•The challenges of staying connected through long deployments and time apart•How we handled big life decisions like raising kids and moving every few years•And the lessons we learned about maintaining love, trust, and partnership under pressureBalancing love and duty isn’t easy. But when you figure it out, it becomes one of the most rewarding missions you’ll ever complete.

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor. In this episode, we’re talking about health and wellness after military life. No more PT tests. No more forced morning runs. But the mission to stay healthy? That never ends.We break down:•How our relationship with fitness and health changed after retiring•The mental and physical challenges we didn’t see coming•How we stay disciplined without the Army’s daily structure•And why taking care of your body and mind is a lifelong mission — not a military requirementStaying fit after service isn’t about looking good. It’s about feeling good and staying ready for whatever life throws your way.

Send us a textWelcome back to Four Titles, One Truth Veterans. Husbands. Fathers. Black Men.Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor, this is where real conversations happen — no filters, no scripts, just lived experience.In this episode, we’re talking about what life really looks like after military retirement. No 9-to-5 grind. No corporate hustle. Just a decision to live life on our terms and why that was the right choice for us.We discuss:•Why we chose not to go back to work after retiring•The pressure to “keep grinding” even when you don’t need to•Redefining success and purpose without a job title•How we’re staying productive, fulfilled, and focused post-retirement•And the advice we’d give anyone struggling with the idea of what’s next after serviceRetirement isn’t the end — it’s a new mission. And this time, the mission is peace, purpose, and freedom.

Send us a textWe wore the uniform. We carried the mission. But for too long, we stayed silent about what was really going on inside.In this episode, we tackle the tough topic of mental health in the military and beyond. From the pressure to stay strong to the fear of being seen as weak, we open up about our personal struggles and the silent battles many service members fight every day.We discuss:•The stigma of mental health in the military•How leadership culture shapes how we deal with stress and trauma•The personal cost of staying silent too long•And why seeking help is a sign of strength, not weaknessThis is the conversation we wish someone had with us years ago. If you’re struggling, know this — you’re not alone.

Send us a textWelcome to Four Titles, One Truth. Hosted by retired Army Sergeant Major Tommie Jones and retired Colonel Lance Taylor.In this episode, we’re tackling the biggest military myths some civilians have actually asked us concerning our career. The most often believed questions, comments, and assumptions that just don’t match the reality of military life.We discuss:•The most common things civilians assume about Soldiers•What Hollywood gets wrong (again and again)•Why it’s not civilians’ fault — but understanding matters•What we wish people really knew about military service•And how these myths impact how veterans are treated after they serveThis episode isn’t about blame — it’s about clarity, connection, and respect.

Send us a textWhat’s it really like being a Black man in uniform? The truth is… it’s complicated.In this episode, we open up about our personal experiences navigating race, leadership, and respect throughout our military careers. From silent expectations to loud realities, we share how being Black shaped how we were seen by our peers, subordinates, and leadership — and how it shaped how we saw ourselves.We discuss:•The pressure to represent and prove ourselves•Navigating code-switching and cultural tension•Moments where we had to choose between authenticity and opportunity•And what real respect looks like beyond salutes and titlesThis isn’t just about military service — it’s about identity, leadership, and the hard truths that don’t make it into the official history books.

Send us a textBefore you leave, you think you know what it means to deploy. But the reality? You don't really know what you are in for. It changes everything.In this episode, we talk about the emotional weight of deployment, the anticipation, the distance, the impact on family, and the moment you realize life doesn’t pause just because you’re gone.We share our personal experiences navigating our first deployment:•The mindset before that first deployment•How being away affects your marriage, your kids, and your mental health•What reintegration really looks like (and why it’s harder than people think)•And the long-term ripple effects that deployments leave behindThis isn’t just about military duty, it’s about what happens when your world splits in two: the mission and the people you love.For every veteran who deployed and every family who waited, this one’s for you.

Send us a textYou prepare for the transition, but no one prepares you for the mindset shift.In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to walk away from the military after decades of service. Not just the paperwork or the ceremony, but the mental, emotional, and personal transformation that happens when the uniform comes off for good.We open up about:•The emotions we carried going into retirement•How we prepared (and where we didn’t)•The identity shift that comes with no longer wearing a rank•The role our families played in helping us adjust•And the advice we’d give anyone about to step into civilian lifeRetirement isn’t the end, it’s just a new mission.Let’s talk about how to face it with honesty, clarity, and peace.

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about how we began our military journeys. One as an enlisted Soldier from Ohio, the other as a Commissioned Officer from East St. Louis.We explore the early days of our Army careers, how our training shaped our leadership styles, and the responsibilities we faced from opposite ends of the rank structure.We also dig into:•Why we each chose to serve•The challenges of leading from different positions•How personal and professional lines sometimes blur•And what respect really looks like across ranksIf you’ve ever wondered what separates officers from enlisted — and what connects us despite the differences — this conversation is for you.

Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of Four Titles, One Truth.We’re Tommie Jones and Lance Taylor. Two Black men, two retired Army veterans, and two friends with over 50+ years of military service between us.In this episode, we break down the why behind the podcast:•Who we are•How we met•Why our differences matter•And what listeners can expect from us going forwardThis show is about more than service — it’s about the life, leadership, lessons, and legacy that come after the uniform comes off.From fatherhood and marriage to race, identity, and mentorship — we’re diving into it all, one honest conversation at a time.No scripts. No filters. Just real talk from two men still growing, learning, and living.

Send us a textIn this teaser episode, meet your hosts — Tommie Jones, a retired Sergeant Major, and Lance Taylor, a retired Colonel. Two Black men. Two long military careers. One shared mission: to speak the truth.This podcast isn’t scripted. It isn’t polished perfection. It’s real conversation between two brothers in service and in life — unfiltered, honest, and overdue.We talk about what it means to be a veteran, a husband, a father, and a Black man in today’s world. We reflect on leadership, race, family, health, mentorship, grief, and legacy — and we bring our full selves to the mic every time.Whether you wore a uniform, loved someone who did, or just want a space for honest conversation — this is for you.The first three full episodes drop Monday, May 12.But today, you get a glimpse of what’s to come.