The Jedburgh Podcast

What is Freedom? The human spirit at its core seeks two opposing ideals; to be free from the influence of others, yet to be part of a community of like-minded people. Journalist and Best-Selling Author Sebastian Junger joins Fran Racioppi live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to share how his new #1 New York Times Best-Selling book Freedom is exploring this simple, yet complex ideal of the human character. Through a 400-mile trip along Pennsylvania’s Amtrak line, Sebastian chronicles the nuances of human nature's plight to forge their own path, while remaining reliant on the resources of their communities and government. He defines the differences freedom brings between the wealthy and the poor, and how despite our best efforts to be self-sufficient, there is no complete freedom of the human spirit. Fran and Sebastian also cover the state of the news media, the negative impact of the non-news commentary on America, and the bond between journalists and soldiers who often share the same experiences in war, but from very different perspectives. Learn more about Sebastian Junger and pick up your copy of Freedom or any one of his best-selling books on his website or follow him on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast 0:59 The bond between journalists and soldiers3:56 Reporting on the most violent places on Earth 7:47 How the non-news media is dividing America14:36 Allowing journalists onto the front lines with American soldiers  19:32 Defining “Freedom”22:17 Sebastian’s new book: Freedom27:17 Exploring America’s wealth along the railroad29:22 The power of the American railroad and trains33:40 Sebastian’s Three Daily Foundations To Success  Quotes: “It never occurred to me that the US would wind up in another ground war.” (1:24)“What I try to do is pick stories that illuminate something important about humans.” (4:59)“News is an objective delivery of facts and objective analysis of facts.” (8:06)“What’s not fine is distorting reality to produce pre-formatted conclusions.” (10:22)“It’s not a news source unless they’re willing to critique their own. And if they’re not…it’s propaganda.” (11:05)“There is no complete freedom. You either owe your life and your loyalty to your local community or to your government.” (21:10)“Wealthy people have enormous choices in their lives and that’s a form of freedom..” (27:50)Sebastian Junger’s Three Daily Foundations To SuccessBe emotionally and intellectually present with my familyRemain physically activePlay the accordion  This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

Biceps are earned not given. The evolution of fitness has seen trends come and go; but one thing has never changed…push-ups, pull-ups, squats and going hard still work. Fran Racioppi is joined by Men’s Health Fitness Director Eb Samuel live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax and GORUCK Games to bring fitness back to the basics and dispel the myths of today’s fads. Eb started his career as a sports journalist covering the NY Giants biggest headlines, but also creating relationships with players based on his unique approach asking questions about workout routines, not just how they played on the field. Fran and Eb cover the evolution of journalism, the rise of social media and how great journalists maintain relationships with the athletes they cover. They also dig into foundational fitness. Simple movements based on precision execution and hard work. That’s Eb’s simple key to lifelong fitness for everyone from Arnold Schwartzenegger to freshman football. Eb also shares his new YouTube series Eb and Swole where he’s coaching all of us on the basics, teaching us how to manage our training load as we age and instilling the importance of the mind-muscle connection. Learn more from Eb Samuel on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast and the Dodge WC-512:20 Eb becomes a journalist to cover athletics5:00 How do you develop trust between journalists and athletes10:16 Why journalists are putting their opinions before the story13:02 Eb lands his dream job at Men’s Health (and interviews Arnold Schwartzenegger)17:08 Eb’s theory on building fitness22:39 Managing an athlete’s threshold training as they age26:42 The mind-muscle connection to drive muscle development30:49 What’s next for fitness?33:12 Eb’s Three Daily Foundations To Success Quotes: “To develop a good relationship with those guys it's about being around and being available.” (6:11)“It’s pretty much my dream job…I wanted to talk to athletes about fitness and I wanted to get as fit as them.” (13:29)“The very basics of fitness don’t change. Push-ups, pull-ups, squats. They all work.” (16:53) “The two things we really want to do are build as much muscle and strength as possible.” (19:24)“When we’re younger we can play in all the tool sandboxes.” (24:50)“A lot of exercises are skill and you have to feel them in order to be able to do them.” (30:15)Eb Samuel’s Three Daily Foundations To SuccessPick up something heavyBuild meaningful relationshipsSet a written to-do list This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

Greatness leaves footprints. But what we are willing to learn from greatness will be the difference in our own success; especially if it involves the legendary Boston Celtics! Fran Racioppi welcomes the first NBA star to join The Jedburgh Podcast as one of Boston’s greatest, Slam Dunk Champion Dee Brown climbs into the back of the WC-51 live from the 2023 Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games. Dee explains how the Celtics built a dynasty and shares what we can do on our own teams to impart a culture of winning, hard work and no excuses. He takes us back to the start, from his 1990 NBA draft selection, and the lessons he learned as a new guy standing in the locker room with GOATs like Larry Bird. It's time to get past hard on day one!Dee also shows us the importance of ego in both our success and failure; and how to lead a group of experts when cohesion is the most important factor to winning. He also shares what we learn from competitive athletics, how we can transition from elite player, to manager, to coach, to executive, and the differences in coaching men vs women. The Reebok Pump is back and just like its debut in the 90’s, Dee Brown is pumping it up to slam it down. Learn more about Dee Brown on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast and a kid’s dream2:03 What it takes to get drafted in the NBA3:43 Getting past hard from day one6:00 Being open to learn from greatness like Larry Bird11:05 Maintaining curiosity and competitiveness for greatness after the NBA14:01 How to make the transition from player to coach18:25 The differences in coaching men vs women21:20 Why teamwork is based on trust and the most important factor is sports23:56 How to manage the the egos and how athletes have changed27:32 Being a dad first and mentoring the next generation of youth players31:10 The Reebok Pump is back with the Pump Universe32:21 Dee’s three daily foundations to success    Quotes: “You don’t make any excuses. There’s not an excuse you can make.” (5:00)“Make sure you learn how to get past hard from day one. It’s gonna be hard.” (5:10)“Greatness leaves footprints.” (6:01)“He [Larry Bird] got great when nobody was watching.” (8:33)“Even when I retired I wanted to be in situations where I challenged other people; I challenged myself.” (11:44)“Being around women’s sports…helped me be a better dad.” (19:34)“The six most important worlds I learned from sports…I will not let you down.” (21:57)Dee Brown’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessMeditateCommunicateExercise This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

Why is nutritional discipline so hard? Seriously? Most of us already know what healthy food and healthy eating habits look like. But why do we quit, or never even start, on our eating plan before almost anything else along our journey towards physical, mental and emotional well-being?  Nutritional strategist Dr. Mike Roussell joins Fran Racioppi live from the Sandlot Jax Fitness Festival and the 2nd Annual GORUCK Games to explain why we quit on nutrition well before we quit on exercise itself. They explore his strategy around the mental aspect of nutrition, the psychology of cravings, hedonic hunger, and all the things that keep us from maintaining nutritional discipline. More importantly, he reminds us how simple and uncomplicated proper nutrition can really be if we’re just willing to commit to it; even if it’s not perfect. From a performance perspective, what we put into our body is often the final few details that separates the good from the great, so take a listen or watch their conversation, then make a few different decisions to improve your nutritional discipline. Learn more about Dr. Mike Roussell on the web and on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast 2:20 Why is it so hard to be disciplined in nutrition?5:22 How the different types of hunger affect our consumption9:30 Why we struggle with our food choices16:08 The science behind the nutrition mindset19:20 How to setting realistic goals24:11 The next nutrition breakthrough28:15 Dr. Rousell’s Three Foundations to Success  Quotes: “Why do we have that difference in our brains between this total hard core commitment on the exercise side, and just this fleeting commitment on the nutrition side?” (3:48)“If you’re eating the right foods, you actually get to eat a ton.” (9:10)“I’m not a big fan of food guilt.” (10:38)“The world is out to make you move less and eat more.” (14:41)“When you say ‘hey I’m gonna eat healthier food’ you’re literally saying “I’m going to eat things that don’t taste as good.” (17:15)“When I feel my motivation or my effort waning…I read the visceral goal narrative.” (23:35)“What’s the thing that’s holding you back. Not the 50 things that we could do. What’s the thing that we could do that’s going to make the biggest difference.” (27:48)  Dr. Mike’s Three Daily FoundationsProtein at every mealExerciseFruits and vegetables at each meal This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

“Objective Secure” doesn’t mean the mission is complete; it means one milestone has been unlocked and it’s time to prepare for the next one. Whether you’re a Green Beret or just trying to navigate life, your mission is going to be achieved by securing one objective after another along your path to achieve your goals. To close out day one of 2023 Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games, Fran Racioppi is joined by Green Beret Nick Lavery; the first above the knee amputee to return to combat on a Special Forces Team and the author of Objective Secure. In this  sunset discussion Nick shares his perspective on persistence in the face of failure and success, and why periods of pain and discomfort are opportunities to excel. Nick comes to grips with the decisions he made balancing rapport with complacency that resulted in the insider attack in which he lost his leg when an Afghan partner opened fire on his team. He shares his recovery story and how the small goals he set for himself along created the path to his return to full combat duty; something no other Green Beret had been able to achieve. And he shares why we need our own personal versions of “the dungeon;” the place we go to focus and put in the hard work to achieve our goals. Get your copy of Objective Secure and learn more about Nick Lavery on the web and on social media.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Jedburgh Podcast; we met in a bar!5:12 Why moments of discomfort are opportunities to excel12:00 Nick gets shots by an Afghan Army Soldier20:20 Nick saves his own life23:00 The Objective Secure mindset28:04 The road back to combat runs through the dungeon38:44 Persistence in the face of both failure and success41:52 Return to Afghanistan and the acceptance of average47:26 Why we need failure and other people56:50 Nick’s three daily foundations to success Quotes:  “I just saw these moments of pain and discomfort and suffering as moments to excel.”  (6:29)“Skill is only earned through thousands of hours of hammering down on a particular craft.” (8:23)“When you see the wrong thing happen hundreds of times and there’s no negative effect, you can become complacent.” (15:07)“There’s still work to do. There’s always something you can do.” (21:37)“It’s focusing on that 25 meter target knowing it’s in line with the 300 meter target.” (25:11)“Persistence also applies with continuing to move forward in the face of milestones; in the face of success” (40:01)“The wisdom is located in getting it wrong.” (47:46)“Success is nothing more than the sum of small efforts performed daily.” (54:58) This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

America’s leadership is more politically divided and divisive than almost anytime in our nation’s history. We sit at a generational and societal crossroad that will require leaders of courage, unity and vision to emerge and take charge in the best interest of the country; not for their own fame and fortune. +More Perfect Union Founder and CEO Jake Harriman spent years abroad solving world hunger and the effects of violent extremism, only to return home to a divided America; something this US Marine has vowed to change. Jake joins Fran Racioppi in the back of the 1944 Dodge live from Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023 for a conversation on the state of America today, and why he thinks military Veteran leadership in politics is the key to unifying the fabric of America. Fran and Jake dive deep into the driving factors for disunity, such as social media, generational change, and the loss of agency in our leaders who have too often become beholden to the extremes, forgetting about the 70% of the population who live in the center. Jake defines the perfect centrist leader and Fran presses him on how everyday Veterans with a passion for change can overcome the funding and support barriers to entry to jump into political races nationwide.Learn more about +More Perfect Union on the web and on social media. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Jedburgh workout2:23 Solving societal problems in the “Grey Zone”9:32 Jake fails in Kenya12:25 +More Perfect Union mission to close the divide in America17:28 Why we need Veterans in politics20:52 The role of social media in fueling political divide25:17 The role of regulation in social media vs the First Amendment31:52 How does a Veteran fund a campaign to get involved?35:27 What does a centrist leader look like today41:00 Jake’s daily three foundations to successQuotes: “The aid groups could not reach people because in these gray zones it’s too dangerous.” (3:28)“The best ideas I ever had when I was in these communities came from the leaders I worked with.” (8:14)“I didn’t recognize the country we left to fight for.” (13:13)“Our political system is set up to incentivize the most extreme behavior to win.” (14:57)“We gotta do one more tour here at home to help save this country.” (18:02)“The algorithms that drive profits are the ones that fuel hate and fear.” (23:48)“70% of the country is in the middle…and they want change.” (34:40)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

The most successful businesses solve a need. The most successful entrepreneurs identify opportunities and display the courage to take action; even if just to prove they just might succeed. Ameet Shah started his professional career as a janitor at Mars Chocolate. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Wodify; the fitness industry’s leading customer retention platform. In this opening conversation from Sandlot Jax & GORUCK Games 2023, Ameet climbed into the 1944 Dodge WC-51 for a conversation with Fran Racioppi on his vision to empower CrossFit athletes to better track their workouts while providing CrossFit box owners the ability to manage and organize their processes and clients. Ameet explains the mental hurdles tech visionaries must overcome to develop a product that requires mass adoption and Fran challenges him to explain why bootstrapping the company has been a top priority and a key ingredient to profitability.  Through its multiple services from customer retention to tracking to event planning, Wodify is breaking the mold in fitness software, showing everyone there is no such thing as “gymtimidation” and is now making its mark in Jiu-Jitsu. Learn more about Wodify on the web or at the 5000+ gyms that trust Wodify to run their business.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Sandlot Jax 20232:33 What you learn from starting a career as a janitor at Mars5:21 From engineering to software consulting8:00 Overcoming excuses to build Wodify11:02 How Wodify solves problems for owners and athletes15:09 Solving the funding the challenges for software companies18:43 How each Wodify product supports the athlete and owners20:48 How Jiu-Jitsu dojo’s use Wodify26:37 Three Daily Foundations to Success Quotes: “I was, believe it or not, a competitive janitor. I would say ‘my toilets are cleaner than yours….and people noticed.’” (4:03)“You can learn something from anyone, anywhere, in any situation.” (5:16)“I literally had no business model in mind, I just wanted to see for personal satisfaction could I do it.” (10:03)“I wanted full control on being able to do what I thought was right.” (16:23) “The sooner we can get it out there. The sooner we can get the feedback to find out that its a bad idea, the sooner we can stop and pivot.” (20:23)“Our ultimate vision is to have the best customer retention platform in well-tech.” (26:30)Ameet’s Three Daily FoundationsInvest in personal timeBe responsible and accountable to those who count on youRemind yourself how lucky you areThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

Hero WODs come in all shapes and sizes; but every CrossFitter knows the greater the burn the stronger the bonds. “DREW” is quickly proving to be one of the most memorable for both its physical challenge and the story behind the workout. “DREW” is named in honor of CPT Drew Ferguson, who lost his battle with mental health after a distinguished career as a Green Beret in the Army Special Forces. Fran Racioppi sits down with Drew’s cousin Mike Winnen and the owner of CrossFit Saol Clint Weigel to share Drew’s workout, why 13 is so important and what it means to have both a buy-in and buy-out. All proceeds of DREW go to Project D.R.E.W., a Cleveland-based program bringing Veterans and songwriters together to tell their story through one of the most unique methods ever experienced; creating a song about your life. Fran, Mike and Clint relive Fran’s life changing experience at Project D.R.E.W. captured in last fall’s Episode 80 and tie in his song “I Press On.” In our battle against mental health struggles, it’s critical to build communities and share in ways that are memorable and long-lasting. If you struggle with mental health related concerns, reach out to Project D.R.E.W., get involved with your local CrossFit gym and strive to change your life one small step at a time. You are not alone. Join us this July 1st for DREW! Check out The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome back Project D.R.E.W. 4:16 CrossFit Saol embraces Drew’s WOD5:44 Designing Drew’s WOD progression of 138:08 How CrossFit builds community to strengthen mental health13:46 All proceeds from Drew’s WOD go to Project D.R.E.W19:06 Drew’s Song - “I Know A Place”Quotes:“It’s probably been in the works in my mind for a few years now; since we lost Drew.” (2:25)“I just wonder, had he found a community like CrossFit Saol and like at the barn with Project D.R.E.W. What might have been.” (6:21)“Your suffering with them and then the cause of it is for all you guys to be better and healthier together.” (10:42)“I do believe, fundamentally, CrossFit is for everyone.” (12:52) “What we can do is sit and listen, and be present.” (16:07)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s and Compass Workforce Solutions.

Ranger School is the premier leadership development program in the US Army for tactical level leaders. It’s also the most grueling physical, mental and emotional challenge a Soldier can face. Many will try; but only a few will earn the coveted Ranger tab…a designation that for decades could only be sought after by male soldiers.In this episode, Fran Racioppi brings back fellow Ranger LTC Lisa Jaster; the third female to ever graduate from US Army Ranger School. Lisa is now the author of Delete The Adjective, A Soldier's Adventures In Ranger School. Lisa shares her journey as she failed each phase multiple times, only to request to try again. They talk about the importance of setting standards based on the requirements of the job instead of what we think a gender is capable of achieving. Fran defines the importance of a never quit attitude while Lisa shares her quit criteria. Adjectives live all around us, but only when we choose to use them to describe us instead of define us, is when we truly are ready to lead no matter the challenge. Special thanks to Longtab Brewing Company for hosting this conversation from San Antonio. Learn more about Lisa Jaster and pick up your copy of Delete The Adjective today!Check out The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Delete The Adjective from Long Tab Brewing Company3:28 Adjectives describe you; they don’t define you4:15 Why go to Ranger School as the first woman8:46 The importance of the single standard12:51 The red tape of gender integration at Ranger School17:25 Life lessons from Ranger School23:30 Training leaders through following Quotes:“By deleting the adjective I’m not trying to be an ‘it’.” (3:33)“I didn’t want to prove something, I just wanted to say ‘hey listen, we’ve been serving next to you.” (5:40)“The military isn’t looking for the fastest. They’re looking for a standard. One standard based on the job that needs to be done.” (11:03)“Would I want to share a foxhole with this person? Yes or no?” (14:53)“Those little pieces of adversity give you the tools you need to deal with the big pieces of adversity down the line.” (21:36)“At Ranger School I wrote out my quit criteria.” (26:33)“If you quit; even if you never quit anything again; you’re still a quitter.” (27:49) This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions, GORUCK and Rhone.

The Original Special Forces Regiment needs a beer named The Originals. Then again, so does Det-A, Pineland, The Tribe, and of course the Jedburgh. Fran Racioppi travels to San Antonio to spend the day, and share a Jedburgh beer, with fellow Green Beret and Founder of Longtab Brewing Company Dave Holland. Dave founded Longtab out of a love for beer after a colossal failure of a home brew and to honor the legacy and lineage of US Army Special Special Forces, the Green Berets. Named after the iconic Special Forces special skill badge, Longtab has quickly become a landing spot for current and former special operators, as well as those looking to step into a history lesson on what it takes to be America’s most elite soldier.Fran and Dave cover what it takes to brew great beer in a classic German style, how Dave and his team weathered the COVID shutdowns just 66 days after their opening, how to complement great beer with great food and robust coffee, and why Longtab is committed to honoring the legendary Green Berets who gave their lives in defense of freedom.Learn more about Longtab Brewing at longtabbrewing.com and on social media at @longtabbrewing.Special thanks to the Green Beret Foundation for supporting the production of this episode. Support the Green Berets of all generations today at greenberetfoundation.org.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Longtab Brewing2:45 The meaning of the Army Special Forces longtab4:49 Canning “The Originals” Hefeweizen 5:51 The stories behind the name of each beer8:52 The brewing process started with a home brew kit 11:18 Building the Longtab team13:25 Opening the doors 66 days before COVID lockdowns16:43 What’s it mean to be a Green Beret20:31 Complementing great beer with great food22:23 Brewing good coffee next to the beer24:12 Jedburgh Beer and the legacy of US Special Forces27:36 Dave’s three foundations to successQuotes: “The longtab is the longest special skills tab in the Army.” (3:15) “They started with the #10 to fool the Russians into thinking that there were nine more groups.” (5:34)“What we try to do is, at least 4-5 times per year, dedicate a beer to a fallen Green Beret.” (8:07)“Everything that we put in our beer is all manufactured and made right here in the United States.” (9:58)“The first beer was done on our kitchen stove. It was a colossal failure.” (10:54)“The food has become as big a component to this business as beer.” (22:12)“A lot of people that like good beer also like good coffee.”  (22:36)Dave’s three foundations to successMonday meetings to coordinate the weekMake a list of to do’s every nightDrink beer!This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions

Memorial Day isn’t just about the BBQ. It’s about honoring and remembering all those who have given their lives in defense of America and our freedom. It’s also an opportunity for some shared suffering on behalf of their sacrifice. To honor Memorial Day 2023, Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sat down with Dr. Josh Appel live from the finals at GORUCK Games to share the story of The Memorial Day Murph Challenge; one of the hardest Hero WODs in the CrossFit arsenal:The Murph:1 mile run100 pull ups200 push ups300 squats1 mile run*body armor optionalFran, Jessie and Josh share his emotional story of the rescue of Marcus Luttrell and the recovery of LT. Michael Murphy and GM2 Danny Dietz, as well as the loss of the rescue force in Operation Red Wings II. Josh was instrumental in solidifying Murph as the Memorial Day Hero WOD and explains how to scale it to any fitness level. Learn more about Memorial Day Murph and honor the fallen this Memorial Day at The Murph Challenge. Check out The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the finals of GORUCK Games3:30 Operation Red Wings rescue helicopter is shot down6:58 The rescue of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell 14:15 CrossFit’s Murph Hero WOD18:02 The Michael Murphy Foundation20:07 Scaling Murph for anybodyQuotes:“The helicopter that was shot down was part of a rescue force.” (5:10)“As we’re coming in we brown out.” (8:22)“We flew back in that night and recovered Mike Murphy and Danny Dietz.” (13:19)“I looked up the workout and was like, ‘that sounds horrible…let me do it.’” (14:34) “It gave Memorial Day meaning to me.” (15:04)“Anybody can do a Murph. You don’t have to be a Navy SEAL.” (20:07)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions and GORUCK.

An aircraft carrier is one of America’s greatest symbols of freedom and power. It’s a strategic asset in our national defense arsenal. It’s our greatest projection of combat power. It’s a city at sea. And for RADM (ret) John “Mac” McLaughlin it was a challenge he never expected. For our milestone Episode 100 of The Jedburgh Podcast, Fran Racioppi took over the Hanger Deck of the USS Midway Museum for a conversation with Mac on the history of the American aircraft carrier, the importance of the US Navy, what it was like to fly anti-submarine helicopters, and what’s next in the battle for naval supremacy. Mac also shares the story of the USS Midway; for decades America’s flagship carrier and host of many American Navy firsts. He explains his vision for the museum and how he led the team that built it from an empty ship towed into San Diego Harbor to one of the most visited tourist destinations in the United States. The USS Midway was built primarily by women in 1942 and later led the coalition in over 3000 sorties in the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Today the ship is tribute to all who serve America; especially those at sea. Special thanks to the San Diego Military Advisory Council for their support in producing this episode.  Learn more about the USS Midway and theUSS Midway Museum at midway.org and on social media at @ussmidwaymuseum.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the USS Midway Museum, Freedom and Episode 1003:28 Building the USS Midway in 17 months by women in 19435:21 The USS Midway at war in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Cold War8:27 The many “firsts” of the USS Midway10:16 Mac’s career in the Navy flying helicopters14:41 The role of United States Navy in America’s national defense 17:15 The peer-to-peer Naval adversary of the Chinese and Russians20:58 USS Midway comes to San Diego26:02 The exhibits of the USS Midway29:34 The USS Midway Foundation33:54 Mac’s Foundations to SuccessQuotes: “The Midway represents the transformation of the United States Navy from a battleship centric Navy to an aircraft centric Navy.” (5:08)“It became the most operationally effective aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific despite the fact it was so old.” (7:29)“As long as America has a responsibility of maintaining its supremacy as an international power we will need to continue investing in a very strong Navy.” (17:04)“The day you stop investing in your military resources is the day you can ensure that your country is in jeopardy.” (19:32)“We had nothing. If you see anything on this ship it wasn’t here when we started.” (23:08)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions & Rhone

Over 10% of the US population is in some way affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. For the second episode of our San Diego Series, and our 99th long form conversation, Fran Racioppi visits Alzheimer's San Diego to discuss Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Fran is joined by CEO Eugenia Welch and Clinical Care Specialist Preston Stocking to explore what Alzheimer's disease is, what the symptoms are, and how it impacts both patients and their families. They also cover Alzheimer’s San Diego’s pillars of support including a unique program training law enforcement officers on the signs of dementia and how to best handle affected citizens. Fran, Eugenia and Preston share their personal stories of coping with loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. Whether you are someone with a personal connection to Alzheimer's disease or just interested in learning more about this topic, this conversation will provide valuable insights and information that can help all of us in the fight against this dark disease.Learn more about Alzheimer’s San Diego on alzsd.org and on social media at @alzheimerssd.Special thanks to the San Diego Military Advisory Council for their support in producing this episode.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Alzheimer’s San Diego2:10 Alzheimer’s by the numbers5:53 The progression and stages of Alzheimer’s8:54 The causes of Alzheimer’s12:57 The importance of caregiver respite15:30 Identifying the symptoms of Alzheimers17:32 Alzheimer’s San Diego Educational Programs18:56 Training first responders to handle dementia patients21:42 ASD’s Social Work Programs24:38 The financial burden of Alzheimer’s28:50 Patient Care at ASD33:54 Preparing for the “The Silver Tsunami”39:48 Eugenia & Preston’s Three Daily FoundationsQuotes: “3% suffer from Alzheimer’s. 10% of people are in some way affected by Alzheimer’s.” (2:56) “If you can have a healthy heart along the way, that's going to improve your chances of living a longer time.” (8:07) “Alzheimer’s can get very dark.” (10:07) “The younger you are when you are diagnosed the quicker you’re going to progress through the stages.” (10:55) “It’s not that you can’t find your keys…It’s when you have your keys in your hand and you don’t know what they do.’” (15:49) “Somebody with dementia could present as under the influence of drugs or alcohol.” (19:12)“The system is not prepared for the wave of older adults who are going to continue to have this disease.” (26:21)“It’s really important to kind of separate what is the disease and what is still your person.” (31:00)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions

For 247 years the United States Marine Corps has fought and won America’s wars. The Marines carry a history, a tradition and a brand focused on winning…no matter the challenge. Sergeant Major Troy Black, the 19th Sergeant Major Of The Marine Corps joins Fran Racioppi from the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego Museum for a Jedburgh Podcast exclusive look at what it means to be a Marine past, present and future. They cover Sergeant Major Black’s 35-year career leading Marines, Talent Management 2030, Force Design 2030, the lessons of the Global War on Terror, and the Marines’ most important mission; returning high-caliber Veterans to America’s civilian workforce. Whether you were a Marine, want to become a Marine, or never considered the Marines, you will be ready to join after this conversation!Special thanks to the San Diego Military Advisory Council for their support in producing this episode.  Learn more about SMMC Troy Black at marines.mil and on social media at @19thsmmc.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego Museum2:30 Joining the Marine Corps after Vietnam4:17 The mission of the United States Marine Corps6:55 Talent Management 203014:35 The relationship between noncommissioned officers and commissioned officers21:12 Integration of females into the Marine Corps23:52 The lessons of The Global War on Terror27:27 Force Design 203032:53 Protecting the mental health of our Marines41:18 Returning Veterans to the civilian workforce45:20 The next generation of Marine52:54 Are you ready to be a United States Marine?55:49 SMMC Black’s Foundations to SuccessQuotes: “Send the Marine Corps. We come with our own logistics, our own aviation, our own artillery, our own ground forces and components to do things now.” (5:17)“You have to have a competent force that when it has to be called upon, can win…period.” (9:14)“The private that graduated today is not taught to follow. They’re taught to lead.” (11:37)“Don’t ever deny me an opportunity. You don’t get to determine if I can do it or not.” (23:17)“There are only three organizations in any weapons engagement zone in the littorals; it’s Marines, it’s submarines, and it’s SOF.” (32:04)“Mental fitness. Social fitness. Behavioral fitness. Spiritual fitness…You can’t have one without the other.” (35:58)“We have to focus more on how to tell people how to be in a team right now.” (49:29)“We’re looking for something. It’s someone who wants to win…only.” (54:21)SMMC Troy Black’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:Eat to keep the body fitWorkout to stay strong and create time to thinkRead to learn from the past, think and growThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions

Abrams tanks, landmines, human trafficking, war crimes and economic collapse. This is the state of the Ukraine-Russia war 14+ months since it started. Fran Racioppi sits down with Mitzi Perdue, a renowned author, speaker, and philanthropist, who shares her experiences of visiting Ukraine to see firsthand the devastation landmines have brought to the country and its citizens. Mitzi Perdue, also joined Fran on Episode 19 to share her entrepreneurial spirit garnered from her father, the founder of Sheraton Hotels, and her late husband, Frank Perdue, founder of Perdue Farms.  Mitzi most recently traveled to Ukraine to donate 18 vehicles to the police, tour Chernobyl, and raise awareness, and money, to support Ukrainians as they fight for their existence. She also explains how human trafficking is responsible for the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children, as she believes Russia continues to suffer from population decline. Learn more about Mitzi Perdue at https://mitziperdue.com/. Visit DonorSee.com/ukraine to donate and support her mission to free Ukraine of landmines. Mitzi is matching the first $100,000 donated. Check out The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome back to The Jedburgh Podcast & getting involved in Ukraine4:41 Why the police are critical to the war in Ukraine7:29 America’s contribution to Ukraine is greater than the rest of the world combined10:11 Why America needs to provide Abrams tanks to Ukraine 12:20 Landmines and cluster bombs litter the farmland of Ukraine14:35 Why human trafficking is widespread in Ukraine17:45 Supporting The HALO Trust22:36 How does the war end? Quotes:- “They do this because it magnifies the demoralization of the local populace.” (5:30)- “The US’s involvement is double all of the EU countries combined.” (8:52)- “Ukraine right now is the most heavily mined country in the world or in history.” (10:00)- “40% of the land can’t be farmed because of the mines.” (13:49)- “Russia is in terminal decline; there just aren’t enough babies being born.” (15:48)- “The goal is $300,000 to go to the HALO Trust, which is the oldest and largest land mine clearing organization in the world.” (19:29)- “I think that Russia’s gonna fall apart economically.” (26:20) - “If we negotiate an end, the 56,000 war crimes that we’re aware of would probably be negotiated away. I want defeat.” (27:45)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions.This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions

Nutrition is said to be the number one ingredient in performance. It’s also the hardest to achieve, maintain and too often get excited about. Performance Nutrition Coach Jenn Ryan is changing the way we think about what we consume. In this final TYR Wodapalooza 2023 episode, Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down with Jenn live from the Modballs booth, to recap the weekend and dig deep into all aspects of what…and how…we eat. Plus they dig into some Modballs sharing how these nutrient-packed 20-gram energy balls are replacing conventional energy drinks full of the words you can’t pronounce. Follow Jenn Ryan on Instagram at jenn_ryan. Get involved with CrossFit at crossfit.com.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Wodapalooza Day 4 & the Modballs booth4:45 Why CrossFit is for everyone9:39 Jenn’s transition from an ER nurse to nutrition coaching16:20 Silencing the inner critic20:58 Celebrating the small victories24:05 Nutrition or fad diets29:25 The importance of fat34:20 Structured vs unstructured eating38:11 The dangers of under-eating46:38 Training with Modballs51:53 Jenn’s Three Foundations For SuccessQuotes: “You feel like you’re at a nightclub just fitnessing.” (3:30)“CrossFit has taught me…is what my body can do.” (6:18)“Teaching people to be strong, and to feel strong; is just awesome.” (8:10)“Are you purposeful moving from one thing to the next?” (22:11)“When people do very very low fat, they also end up being low calorie.” (27:43)“When things are unstructured, it’s like the rest of life, it’s very chaotic.” (35:43)“This is how I would make an energy bar at home. I would want to add all these things.” (47:36)Jenn’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessGet outside and walk the dogs first Start my morning with chocolate greens powderEat the exact same breakfastThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. That’s CrossFit. Simple in definition. Complex in the way it’s changed the fitness industry. CrossFit’s not a sport. It’s a lifestyle that has dominated the way elite athletes train, all the while crowning the Fittest on Earth. Don Faul became the CEO of CrossFit last fall and at the tail end of his 120-day assessment, he sat down with Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff for a conversation live from the TYR Wodapalooza stage. Don shares his transition from Recon Marine to tech, to wearables, to fitness. They cover the fundamentals of the sport, how it has advanced the way we think about our health, how to become CrossFit certified, and Don’s vision for the CrossFit brand in 2023 and beyond. Follow Don Faul on Instagram at donfaul. Get involved with CrossFit at crossfit.com.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Wodapalooza day 43:55 Lessons learned as a US Marine7:40 Building careers at Google, Pinterest & Athos10:22 Becoming the CrossFit CEO13:50 CrossFit is for everyone15:36 Qualifying as a CrossFit coach17:54 CrossFit Fundamentals and scaling21:35 CrossFit’s vision for 2023 and beyond26:34 Building a strong and vibrant culture at CrossFit HQ28:04 Achieving CrossFit Certifications36:29 Don’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessQuotes: “There are so many moments of inspiration that you get to see and feel first hand.” (3:07)“As a leader your job is actually to work for and support your people.” (6:04)“I walked into that workout and got absolutely humbled. I came in dead last in the workout.” (11:45)“Constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. That is CrossFit.” (17:16)“Any CrossFit workout can be adjusted to be performed by any athlete independent of their level of fitness or maybe mobility restrictions.” (19:15)“We can do more to strengthen that partnership and support our affiliate owners.” (24:24)“I think the higher level goal that we are all working in service of, is changing more lives.” (27:40)“In five years CrossFit is the largest force for health and performance globally.” (31:17)“There’s nothing that builds human connection than shared adversity and support through hard circumstances.” (33:30)Don’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessSet intention for the dayPack my gym bag for the next morningSit down for dinner with my familyThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

How do you become the CrossFit Games Rookie of the Year? For Coach Nick Mathew it took setting a goal, maintaining a high standard and loving the burn! Nick joins Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff live from the Modballs booth at TYR Wodaplooza for a conversation on transitioning from olympic lifting to CrossFit. Today Nick’s a CrossFit affiliate owner where he trains not only himself, but all those looking to push themselves mentally and physically. He shares his tips for training to compete with the world’s best and how his daily dedication to training, even when he didn’t want to, has given him a real shot at the podium in the 2023 CrossFit Games. Follow Nick Mathew on Instagram at coachnmathew.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Modballs booth1:50 Getting into CrossFit4:05 Nick’s standards to achieve Rookie of the Year7:20 TYR Wodapalooza vs CrossFit Games8:35 How to love the burn10:33 Nick’s 2023 goals11:32 Becoming a CrossFit affiliate owner15:01 Rocking the crop top16:22 Nick’s three foundationsQuotes: “It took seven years before I was able to make it to the CrossFit Games; and it’s been a grind ever since.” (2:48)“It’s really kind of what’s in between the ears and the story you tell yourself every day when you get to the gym.” (4:25)“You always build it up in your head that it’s gonna be worse than it actually is.” (8:58)“I want to podium at the games this year.” (10:36)Nick’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessHold myself to a higher standardDiscipline in my routineBe a good personThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Is the banking system in America collapsing? The recent closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, combined with the loss of confidence and sale of Credit Suisse has sent shockwaves through the global financial system. Fran Racioppi brings back Episode 91 guest and former Chief Innovation Officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Sultan Meghji, to answer the questions we are all asking: why are banks failing? Should we be concerned about our money? Are taxpayers footing the bill? When should we worry? Learn more about Sultan Meghji on LinkedIn and Twitter @sultanmeghji.Check out The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:-0:00 Welcome back to The Jedburgh Podcast -1:51 Don’t worry about your checking account-4:26 The banking crisis interest rates explained-6:37 Mortgage backed securities and the changes since the 2008 financial crisis-8:14 The failure at Credit Suisse-9:48 The role of the FDIC-14:10 Are taxpayers footing the bill?-15:32 What will cause a run on the banking system?-17:45 Why Sultan only fears defaulting on the debt ceilingQuotes:-”Don’t worry about your checking account….Don’t stress about it. It doesn’t matter if it has $1 in it or a billion dollars in it.” (2:02)-”Having the single largest increase in federal reserve interest rates in human history has caused a tremendous imbalance in a subset of the banks in the United States.” (3:15)-”We don’t have a banking crisis. We have a psychological issue right now.” (3:43) -”You can trace the balance sheet problems for Silicon Valley Bank directly back to the increase in Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.” (6:27)-”When the US Government took it over, it just took them a few days to reboot the computer.”   (11:42)-”You should have money in one of the big systemically important banks. You should have money in a credit union. And you should have money in a midsize regional or community bank.” (12:57)-”Literally the only thing that I would ever worry about…is if somehow the US defaulted on the debt ceiling.” (17:45)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions, 18A Fitness

Whole health requires a balance of physical, mental, and emotional strength; but which of these buckets do we focus on the most? In this Saturday sunset conversation live from TYR Wodapalooza,  Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down with 2-time NFL Pro Bowl Tight End Julius Thomas to talk about his journey from the football field to entrepreneurship to a PhD in Psychology.Julius shares his three buckets of wellness along with his Five Keys to Success: Commitment, Discipline, Guidance, Quality of Support and Resilience. He shares the importance of training your brain just like we train our bodies for elite performance; and how his new app NESTRE Health and Performance is improving the cognitive capability of leaders at every age. Julius also discusses his journey in building Mastery Development where he coaches others to follow their dreams and take action no matter the challenge.Follow Julius Thomas on Instagram at Julius_Thomas and on LinkedIn.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Wodapalooza4:06 Why elite performers seek “mastery” of their craft10:10 Working hard to go from college basketball to the NFL17:45 Transitioning from elite performance to being a novice20:25 Balancing physical, mental and emotional strength25:48 Training the brain at NESTRE36:03 Five keys to success41:18 Julius’s three daily foundations Quotes: “That’s what a lot of high performing people have in common. They’re trying to master what they do.” (5:40)“I just don’t like to fail.” (6:35)“Sometimes you gotta get laughed at to get to where you’re going.” (12:18)“The better you get at one thing, the harder it is to be a beginner at another thing.” (17:02) “The climb from novice to master; you’ve got to pay the dues all over again.” (18:39)“If we don’t have whole health we’re not showing up as the best version we can possibly be.” (23:44)“We want to give people access to tools that are gonna help them better understand the way their mind works.” (29:55)“Give your miracles a chance to happen.” (45:15)Julius’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessDream big in the morningNever make excusesDon’t procrastinateThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

What does it take to become the World’s Fittest law Enforcement Officer…twice? What about the World’s Fittest Veteran? An FBI Agent? Or the first female to win the Honor Graduate award at the US Army Infantry Officer Basic Course under a single standard for men and women. Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down with Shaylin Laure for a Wodapalooza 2023 conversation on overcoming stereotypes and resistance from superiors who didn’t believe women could keep up with men. In this Day 2 conversation Shaylin also lays out her plans for the CrossFit Games and explains how she intended to win the Women’s Rx…which she did! Follow Shaylin on IG at Shaylin_Laure.Follow Jessie on Instagram and FB @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Competing in Women’s Rx at Wodapalooza 20236:13 Gaining perspective on training and winning9:18 Why start CrossFit11:01 Joining the Infantry as a woman14:33 Bridging the gender divide in the US Army Infantry22:23 Jessie Graff on overcoming the gender gap in sports24:32 Finding the balance between training, nutrition and law enforcement28:30 Using Modballs in trainingQuotes: “My job puts into perspective competing.” (6:13)“Making it to the games is not the win this year. Winning the games is the win.” (8:54)“You want to have a purpose when you’re in the gym because it’s gonna make your workout so much more productive.” (10:39)“When I said Infantry he just laughed. There were no words.” (15:42)“No one cares if you’re a male or a female. You either meet that standard or you don’t.” (18:59)“I just have to be more disciplined, and dedicated and scientific about all of my training.” (23:07)“Modballs are a Godsend. They are clean fuel. They have phenomenal ingredients but it tastes like a candybar.” (28:30)Shaylin’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessHave  funTell people you love themLove what your doingThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes and from every background. Some of them are even ninjas! Fran Racioppi & Jessie Graff sit down with Christina Gambino, collegiate gymnast, turned ninja warrior, turned Founder and CEO of Jumptwist Ninja. 12x Ninja Warrior Flip Rodriguez and Jumptwist coach joins in too!Christina shares the vision behind building an industry-leading ninja gym from the lessons in hard work, commitment, grind and willingness to get her hands dirty she learned as a ninja warrior. She started the gym by criss-crossing the country in a RV visiting the best ninja gyms to figure out her business model. In this conversation she tells Fran and Jessie (and the world) about her plan to franchise Jumptwist for the very first time. Christina lives her motto “Be Strong and Courageous”  every day. Listen to our conversation with Christina and Flip from the mats at Jumptwist Ninja in Boca Raton on your favorite podcast platforms. Watch the full video version with the newest obstacles in full effect on YouTube. Watch Fran make it up the ninja wall while Jessie and Christina show him the gymnast championship pose. Follow Christina on IG at christinagambino72 and learn more about her at christinagambino.com. Get involved with Jumptwist Ninja and train with the sport’s best at jumptwistninja.com and @jumptwistninja on IG. Follow Jessie on Instagram and FB @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Jumptwist Ninja4:47 Christina becomes a Ninja Warrior13:19 Transitioning from elite athlete to entrepreneur14:48 Building a culture at Jumptwist18:08 Franchising Jumptwist Ninja23:58 Launching the “Levels” programQuotes: “I bought an RV. I drove around the country. Went to every gym.” (6:46) “Building this gym was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life.” (13:56)“What we’re really trying to do is create character, discipline, and where things get hard you push forward no matter what.” (15:27)“Being courageous is not having fear; but it’s having the fear and doing it anyway.” (16:20)“It’s been two years and I am going to be launching my franchise.” (18:22)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Ninja Warrior Flip Rodriguez was The Man Behind the Mask, until he chose to face his past and flip the script on his life. Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down with Flip to talk all things American Ninja Warrior, how to compete on the sport’s biggest obstacles and what it takes to win when you know little about the course of your competition. They also share Flip’s story of childhood sexual abuse, the difficulty of accepting what’s happening, the dangers of normalization, and how he eventually took a stand and walked out. Flip shows us how to take charge of our own lives even when it seems we are all alone in our fight.Listen to our conversation with Flip Rodriguez from Jumptwist Ninja in Boca Raton on your favorite podcast platform. Watch the full video version as Jessie trains Fran how to become a ninja on YouTube. Learn more about Flip on Instagram @youngflip7. Read his book The Man Behind The Mask and flip the script on your life. Get involved in the fight against child abuse at fightchildabuse.org and support Flip’s partnership with the Barbara Sinatra Children Center Foundation. Follow Jessie on Instagram and FB @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Jumptwist Ninja7:01 Preparing for a Ninja Warrior competition11:53 Flip finds the mask15:43 Flip takes off the mask 23:41 Flip’s battle with child sexual abuse31:48 How Flip took action to end his abuse42:40 Flip describes why consistency is the key to performance47:55 “Absolute Best” must be the standard54:04 Educating for child protection58:30 Flip’s three daily foundations to successQuotes: “Life doesn’t care what age you are. Life is going to teach you a lesson. A valuable lesson. It’s gonna knock you down on the ground. You have to learn to get back up.” (6:28)“Having a mask is like Peter Parker and Spiderman. Everyone loves Spiderman but nobody really cares about Peter Parker.” (13:02)“It made me feel powerful, confident and feel like I could literally take on the world.” (14:24)“I felt so alone the entire time growing up…I had to be a man, not say anything.” (22:52)“Once you make a decision on who you want to be, what you want to do and how you want to do, life just gets out of your way.” (29:33)“Every moment that I spend depressed is a moment that I’ll never get back.” (38:18)Flip’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:Lead by exampleBe real with who I am in the mirrorLay down at night with a clear consciousThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

TYR Wodapalooza brings the best of the fitness world to downtown Miami for four days of competition, sun, and neon lights. Ninja Warrior & Stuntwoman Jessie Graff joins Fran Racioppi for eight episodes with some of the most elite athletes on the stage today. In this series launch, they cover US Army Recruiting with Brigade Commander Colonel Stephen Battle and Major Allison Brager, the chief science officer at US Army JFK Special Warfare Center.Allison shares the importance of sleep in building elite performance and is the author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain. Steve explains why fitness is a critical component of leadership and building high functioning teams, and how the Army is developing thought leaders; not just people who standby waiting to be told what to do. Take a listen to the conversation, then tune into our YouTube channel to watch as Jessie and Fran workout with the US Army Warrior Fitness Team. Learn more about Allison Brager @docjockzzz. Find out how you can become one of our nation’s most important assets and impact the world at goarmy.com/wza. Follow Jessie on Instagram and FB @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to TYR Wodapalooza!5:30 Why fitness is important to the US Army10:27 The Army’s focus on developing thought leaders15:39 What COL Battle and MAJ Brager look for in their leaders18:38 Using sleep to chase excellence22:12 The Peak Alert App22:45 The difference between the athletic brain and the normal brain25:18 Using our Circadian Rhythm to maximize performance34:08 The effects of sleep deprivation & high operational tempo40:00 Three Daily FoundationsQuotes: “We have to engage with American youth at their level, at areas and places that they congregate.” (8:40)“You don’t have to be an elite fitness athlete to join the military.” (8:23)“We’re not here to break you down, or embarrass you, or scold you. We’re here to build you up.” (9:22) “We’re looking for fit, resilient soldiers of character.” (16:19)“Sleep is the performance enhancing drug.” (18:54)“If the soldiers are getting about 30% less sleep, they’re only 50% combat effective. It’s an exponential relationship.” (19:32)“They don’t have to think about the complex movements that they have to do. They just act.” (24:05)“Shift Work takes anywhere from 10 to 15 years off your life.” (34:41)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Tech seems to drive our lives these days. We can't do anything without some sort of device in our hand, at our fingertips, and even on our faces. But what does the tech industry actually do? Fran Racioppi asks Sultan Meghji for his opinion on all things tech. Sultan was the first Chief Innovation Officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, he's a Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a Fellow at the George Mason National Security Institute, a Member of the Bretton Woods Committee, and currently a Professor in the graduate programs at Duke University's Pratt Engineering School teaching AI, Web3 & Cybersecurity.They cover how FINTECH changed the banking industry and why Sultan’s four innovation themes of Inclusion, Resilience, Amplification and Future are critical to implementing sustainable technology solutions in any business. Plus they cover how technology is being used in America’s peer-to-peer competition with China. Learn more about him on LinkedIn and Twitter @sultanmeghji.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Washington, DC5:00 What is tech and the technology revolution10:19 Leading technology at FDIC21:51 How FINTECH has advanced the banking industry27:53 Sultan’s Four Innovation Themes: #1 Inclusion30:38 #2 Resilience35:13 #3 Amplification37:32 #4 Future40:27 How technology will enable competition with China 56:11 The status of cybersecurity in America1:01:07 Banking competition1:04:53 The next big tech innovation1:06:49 Three FoundationsQuotes: “We use tech and technology as a placeholder relative to how the caveman first had tools.” (5:24) “I fundamentally believe that humans plus technology are a different species than humans without technology.” (5:49)“We’ve started removing people from the processes of our civilization.” (5:32)“Starbucks would be a multi-hundred billion dollar bank if you just thought about the app as a bank.” (13:06)“Anybody who says they can predict the future has no idea what they’re doing.” (37:36)“I want the United States to continue to be the backbone of the global financial system.” (39:10)“By the time we get to 2040-2050, all the telecommunications infrastructure globally will be Chinese.” (45:08)“It’s always in cyber going to be easier to be an offensive actor than a defensive actor.” (58:11)Sultan’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:Get really good sleepLearn something new and meaningfulDo something to get tiredThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Call Your Mother! Probably one of the most common phrases many of us have heard or thought about sometime in our lives. It's also one of the fast-growing delis in America and one of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants In America. Fran Racioppi sits down with Founder Andrew Dana to discuss his journey from community banking and window sales to purchasing a pizza oven and a truck on Ebay. Today, Timber Pizza is Andrew's other Bon Appetit ranked restaurant. They cover the ups and downs of what it feels like to follow your dreams and forge your own path. They talk about the risks entrepreneurs take to develop their product, their team and their value. And they also share how that one event, the one customer, the one meeting can be the single point in time that launches our whole plan and puts us on the map. Visit Call Your Mother Deli and Timber Pizza the next time you're in DC. Find them both on Instagram at callyourmotherdeli and timberpizzaco. Learn more about their story at callyourmotherdeli.com and timberpizza.com. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to prep time at Timber Pizza 5:50 Eating pizza for market research7:15 What makes a great pizza?8:17 From community banking to buying a pizza truck16:23 Dani joins the team19:30 Call Your Mother and marketing a bagel deli26:44 Buying local28:23 Taking the bank account to $032:07 Why split tips33:22 Scaling to Denver and the Keys to Future Success37:31 Andrew’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessQuotes: “I at least had this moment where I was like, ok I don’t have to go to culinary school to figure out how to make pizza. It’s not rocket science.” (7:00)“Let’s just buy a pizza oven and we’ll figure it out.” (9:39) “We were just relentless in showing up. I truly believe if you show up enough, good things start to happen. You make your own luck.”  (11:30)“Don’t have failure to launch. Start. And then just run through every fricken wall that there is.” (13:17)“Either the food and the service is good enough to come back, or it’s not.” (24:32)“We’re gonna pay you all as much as we can until the bank account goes to zero.” (29:34)“In 2022, when you can get anything delivered to your couch, people are coming to us because it’s an experience.” “Never forget who your road dogs are. Who’s helped you get to this place.” (37:13)Andrew’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:Meditate aggressivelyExercise aggressivelyEat healthy…but save room for pizza and bagels in moderation! This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

The CIA, and any organization for that matter, needs dynamic and impactful leaders that drive results, take care of people and accomplish the mission, when failure is never an option.  Fran Racioppi is joined by one of the CIA's most impactful leaders. Marc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the CIA leading operations across Europe, Eurasia, Afghanistan, Iraq and many of the world's most dangerous places. Marc recently released his book Clarity In Crisis: Leadership Lessons From The CIA in which he lays out what it takes to inspire and get the best from others; even when asked to do the seemingly impossible.  Fran challenges Marc to show us how to implement his nine strategies for leading when we don't always have all the answers but we have to take action. Today Marc also fights the biggest challenge of his life after he was attacked by Pulsed Electromagnetic Energy in a Russian hotel in 2017. Known as Havana Syndrome, these attacks have been reported all over the world against American diplomatic personnel, with years of investigation but no consensus as to the reason for the onset of victims' medical conditions.Learn more aboutMarc Polymeropoulos at marcpolymeropoulos.com and on Twitter @mpolymer. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 The CIA, Jedburghs, Boston Red Sox and the mission of the CIA10:58 Marc decides to join the CIA and defines leadership15:50 Developing a values system is the start of leadership18:10 The Glue Guys21:45 The difference between failure, mistakes and quitting26:24 The Process Monkey31:37 Humility is best served warm35:05 Why leaders have to win an Oscar39:00 Leaders create a family within their teams42:23 Leaders are teachers first47:55 Employ the Dagger to recognize others50:12 Bringing Clarity to Crisis52:24 Havana Syndrome1:00:24 Marc’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessQuotes: “When we talk about the mission it’s providing information to policymakers, but you do it in such a way where honesty and integrity is the foundation.” (10:24)“There is a huge distinction between failing, that’s gonna happen; but failure is quitting.” (22:45)“People remember three things. They can’t remember nine.” (26:49)“If you think too highly of yourself, I think you’re gonna make mistakes.” (34:02) “I was crapping my pants. I thought I was going to die that day. I was terrified.” (36:17)“I woke up in the middle of the night with the room spinning, splitting migraine, tinnitus, which is ringing in my ears, Vertigo…" (53:48)Marc’s Three Daily Foundations to Success: The Combat Leadership Chassis-focus on what you can controlCoffeeHydrateNutritionSleepExerciseThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

About 200 Americans are taken hostage or wrongfully detained each year across the globe. Fran Racioppi traveled to Old Town Alexandria for a conversation on keeping America's promise to its citizens with former hostage Jessica Buchanan and Hostage US Executive Director Liz Cathcart.Jessica shares her story of being kidnapped by some of the very children she went to Somalia to educate. She explains how she coped with detention and complete loss of control over her life, including her last night in captivity that went from a surreal quiet, to gunfire, to rescue by Navy SEAL Team 6.Liz shares the four pillars of support Hostage US provides. She describes the difficulty reintegration brings and how Hostage US supplies the necessary resources to help all involved cope with redefining their lives after captivity. Pick up a copy of Jessica's book, Impossible Odds and her new book Deserts to Mountaintops. Follow her on social media @jessicabuchanan and on the web at jessicabuchanan.com. Go to hostageus.org to support American hostages, detainees, and their families, as they cope with captivity and reintegration. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Old Town Alexandria4:44 The mission of Hostage US8:55 Africa Jess13:20 The first hours of captivity21:50 What gave captives and families strength28:28 Rescued by SEAL Team 637:19 The challenges of reintegration44:04 Hostage US 2023 goals45:27 Deserts to Mountaintops47:11 Liz and Jess share their three daily foundationsQuotes: “Hostage US is a NGO. We support families of Americans taken hostage abroad or wrongfully detained by state actors.” (5:50) “The cases that are particularly impactful and challenging to manage are those terrorist and wrongful detention cases that last for a long time.” (8:08) “Our car was overtaken by armed men…and that moment, it changed the rest of my life.” (13:13)  “Somewhere I remembered that if I lived through the first 48 hours then they probably weren’t going to kill me. (15:06)“I knew I needed IV’s. I needed antibiotics. I needed a doctor.” (30:39)  “For many of us we feel like we have to come back and we have to start all over.” (39:44) “I’m really committed to supporting and empowering women to reclaim their voices.” (46:20)Jessica’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessMaintain a Sacred StartPrayer, journal and visualizeDisplay gratitudeLiz’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessHydrateKnow your limitations and bring in expertsOver-communicateThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Leadership requires the perfect balance of strength, compassion and unity. For this episode Fran Racioppi traveled to Capitol Hill to sit down with Congressman Mike Waltz; the first Green Beret ever elected to Congress. He represents Florida's 6th District and is the author of Warrior Diplomat: A Green Beret's Battles From Washington To Afghanistan. The Congressman and Fran define the term Warrior Diplomat and what it means to balance raw power with statesmanship. They break down the division surrounding the 2022 election cycle and provide a first look into America's 188th Congress; a Congress which will contain over 90 Veterans - the most since the post-Vietnam era. Learn more about Congressman Mike Waltz at waltz.house.gov and on social media @repmichaelgwaltz. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Capitol Hill5:27 Defining Warrior Diplomat and building coalitions9:51 Building a long term national defense strategy to win15:36 The strategic impact of Green Berets in business22:32 Becoming the first Green Beret in Congress25:56 How we reduce hostility in Congress and between parties28:36 The top priorities of the new Congress and the threat of China36:17 Lightning Round on domestic policy Quotes: “It’s about building coalitions. It’s about having a high emotional IQ. It’s about influencing others. It's about aligning your interests.” (9:14)“In societies where women are accepted and thriving in businesses and politics, in civil society, you don’t tend to have an overwhelming extremism problem. (12:19)  “We like to find our friends who take care of our enemies for us.” (15:28)“In the 1970’s…3/4 of the Congress had all served. The number has gone from 75% to 15% today.” (23:05)“It is a record low number of Veterans in Congress and I think that explains a lot of the record amount of disfunction.” (23:21)“Being a politician isn’t the most important thing we’ve ever done. Taking men and women to combat, leading, is. And bringing them home.” (26:37)“If you were willing to sacrifice yourself at 18 years old I think you’d be able to sacrifice some grief for taking a vote that may be controversial or may move the country in the right direction.”  (28:25)"The thing with the CCP is they have the ability to defeat us economically way before it comes to any kind of military conflict.”  (35:45)“You cannot have a sovereign nation without borders.” (38:07)Congressman Waltz’s Three Daily Foundations to SuccessRead to be proficient on the issuesDisplay humilityBe worthy of those who have sacrificed And…always look cool!This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

Here we are in a world without a recognized American conflict. And there we were, on the red carpet of the NYC Veterans Day Parade in the back of the Dodge WC-51, when Fran Racioppi and Sarah Apgar and were joined by two of our nation’s most important organizations in the transition of our Veterans to civilian life. In this third of three episodes covering the NYC Veterans Day Parade, Fran and Sarah talk to Wounded Warrior Project CEO LTG Mike Linnington and Commissioner James Hendon who is leading NYC Department of Veterans Services. They cover the resources their respective organizations are bringing to our Veterans through programs focused on recruitment, entrepreneurship, mental health, and medical care. Both Wounded Warrior Project and NYC Department of Veterans’ Services set the example for how non-profits and our communities are embracing our Veteran population and the skills they bring to our civilian workforce.For more Veterans Day coverage find our two previous episodes  with CBS’s SEAL Team lead actor David Boreanaz, Grand Marshall of the parade Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Vince Patton, and NYC’s most famous entertainer the Naked Cowboy!Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to the WC-51 LTG(R) Mike Linnington-4:00 Everyday is Veterans Day for Wounded Warrior Project-5:22 What our nation needs in it’s military leaders-7:44 Bringing Veterans together -8:55 Welcome Commissioner James Hendon-10:27 The priorities of NYC Department of Veterans Services-14:40 Creating opportunities for our Veterans-17:36 Infantalizing our Veterans Quotes:- “Everyday for us is Veterans Day.” (4:06)- ‘We have incredible technology but leadership at the end of the day is the force multiplier that others don’t have.” (6:30)- “Folks won’t show up for a mental health appointment but they will show up to regain that sense of cohesion and camaraderie they had in the military.” (7:49)- “New York City is the only city in the country with its own Veterans Services agency.” (10:54)- “Our women Veterans is the fastest growing demographic of Veterans.” (14:09)- “It’s important that we not infantalize our Veterans.” (17:36)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, GORUCK, Retro Fitness, Just Ice Tea, Rhone, Compass Workforce Solutions, 18A Fitness, & Analytix Solutions

Here we are, or there we were, in the final few minutes of setting up the 1944 Dodge WC-51 before the start of the NYC Veterans Day Parade when the Naked Cowboy Jumped In for a quick chat with Fran Racioppi and Sarah Apgar. He’s been a staple of Times Square and NYC biggest events for decades. A true patriot at heart, he rocks his guitar playing your favorite tune to basically whatever comes to his mind. Naked Cowboy shared his story from modeling on the beach in LA to posing with tourists in Times Square rain, snow or shine; and always in nothing more than a clean set of tighty whities and a cowboy hat.Take a listen to our conversation on your favorite podcast platform, and check out the video version of this conversation and all our episodes on YouTube. This is the second of three episodes recorded live from the red carpet at the NYC Veterans Day Parade, so make sure you check out our others episodes    with CBS’s SEAL Team lead actor David Boreanaz, Grand Marshall of the parade Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Vince Patton, Wounded Warrior Project CEO LTG Mike Linnington and Commissioner James Hendon who is leading NYC Department of Veterans Services. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to the parade Naked Cowboy-3:55 The Naked Cowboy’s family history of military service-4:53 Naked Cowboy’s advice to the kids-6:01 How Robert Burck became the Naked Cowboy-8:49 Arrested in 35 other cities before getting to NYC-9:19 Naked Cowboy’s Three Foundations to SuccessQuotes:- “I want to do the right thing at all time.” (4:15)- “Get a pair of underwear. Take the easy way out like me!.” (5:08) - “Two days ago was the 24th anniversary in Times Square. Every single day, winter, spring, summer, fall.” (5:37)- “I literally go out all day searching for an opportunity to make a big splash.” (6:42)-”My whole life is wrapped around being here every single day and it’s a 24-hour a day job.” (8:33)-”I was arrested in 35 other cities before I got here.” (8:49)Naked Cowboy’s Three Foundations to Success-Stay focused-Train-Live the experience and execute wellThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, GORUCK, Retro Fitness, Just Ice Tea, Rhone, Compass Workforce Solutions, 18A Fitness, & Analytix Solutions

Here We Are….or there we were…front and center of the NYC Veterans Day Parade. Fran Racioppi is joined by fellow Army Veteran, Founder of FitFighter and guest from Episode 51, Sarah Apgar in the back of our 1944 Dodge WC-51 to call it all live and spend some time with the parade’s most influential attendees. They kick off the parade with David Boreanaz, star of TV’s SEAL Team on CBS. David shares the respect he’s gained for our Special Operators, the training he’s gone through to accurately portray their mission, the mental health struggles our nation’s finest endure, and what he’s learned about himself through the process.Next they spoke to the Parade’s Grand Marshall Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Vince Patton. Vince served as the 8th senior-most enlisted leader of the Coast Guard and the first African American to hold the post. He shares the importance of the Coast Guard’s mission to protect $8.7 billion of trade daily,  how the military teaches you to value change and his 3V’s for leading organizations. Take a listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platforms but take a minute to check out our YouTube version for full video coverage of the parade from the red carpet.Don’t miss our other parade episodes with Wounded Warrior Project CEO retired LTG Mike Linnington and the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services James Hendon. Plus one of NYC’s most iconic entertainers, The Naked Cowboy!   Special thanks to parade host United War Veterans Council for another great parade!Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:- 0:00 Welcome to the red carpet David Boreanaz- 11:29 David talks CBS’s Seal Team- 16:22 The bravery of the first responders of FDNY and NYPD- 24:58 Welcome to the red carpet MCPO of the Coast Guard Vince Patton - 29:40 Why join the United States Coast Guard?-36:30 What exactly HOOAH means!-41:10 Vince’s defining leadership lessons-49:08 What we didn’t know about Vince-52:43  Here We Are!Quotes: - “As an actor you have to use what you’re also struggling on in your life. It's really not about chemistry. It’s about developing some sense of a connection.” (13:28)- “It’s not about the awards and the accolades. It’s when you have an episode and you get a message from somebody that says ‘Thank you for saving my life’.” (21:32)- “You think this happens in middle America. No, this is happening in our largest city in this country.” (29:08)- “On an average day the Coast Guard is responsible for the assurance that 8.7 billion dollars of goods are trainsitted through our country” (35:06)- “With change is the common word of adaptability.” (41:54)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, GORUCK, Retro Fitness, Just Ice Tea, Rhone, Compass Workforce Solutions, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Freedom isn’t free. This December 17th thousands of volunteers across all 50 states will lay over 2.65 million wreaths on the graves of our fallen soldiers. Remember. Honor. Teach. That's the mission of Wreaths Across America. It's a tradition that started in 1992 when Morrill Worcester looked for a meaningful way to distribute a few hundred excess holiday wreaths. Today convoys of wreaths leave northern Maine for a trek across the country to over 3600 cemeteries.  Wreaths Across America's Executive Director Karen Worcester joins Fran Racioppi for a conversation on how a 2005 snow covered picture from a forgotten part of Arlington National Cemetery changed their lives. She shares the "stem to stone" process and why our generation must remember our fallen, honor those serving, and most importantly teach our children the value of freedom. The Wreaths Across America convoy will make its way from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC this week. Go to wreathsacrossamerica.org to see the route, get involved and meet the convoy along the way. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast-4:10 Morrill Worcester’s childhood trip to Arlington National Cemetery-6:54 The 2005 picture-10:02 Stem-to-Stone for 2.65 million wreaths-14:54 Remember, Honor, Teach-23:46 Wreaths Across America Day 2022-24:40 The museum, bed and breakfast -27:28 The characteristics of a wreath-30:12 Karen’s three Foundations to SuccessQuotes: -”You couldn’t lay a wreath without reading the name and wondering.”  (6:18)-”The Worcester family didn’t have this major plan. We were doing something that mattered to us .” (8:34)-”The North Pole…Santa’s workshop…got nothing on us.” (12:45)-“We weren’t just given a gift of freedom. We were entrusted with freedom. We are responsible for freedom.” (16:37)-”It’s life that they sacrificed so that we can be fat, dumb and happy.” (20:55)-”Patriotism begins at home and spreads to community and spreads to country.” (32:38)Karen’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:-Pray-Show gratitude-Don’t sweat the small stuff This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Do you cook At Home? What do you cook at home? How do you cook at home? Why do you cook at home? These are the questions Chef Gavin Kaysen gets asked. Chef Kaysen is the recipient of 2x James Beard Awards. He was named the Rising Star Chef of the Year 2008 and Best Chef in the Midwest 2018. He is the executive Culinary Producer for the reboot of Iron Chef on Netflix and the owner of Spoon and Stable & Demi - two award winning restaurants in Minneapolis; as well as Bellecour Bakery, Mara and Soca Cafe. For this episode Fran Racioppi sat down with Chef in one of the most iconic, and delicious, restaurants in NYC; Boulud Sud; owned and operated by legendary Chef Daniel Boulud. Chef Kaysen and Fran answered these questions in a conversation about his new book At Home. Chef talks about creating majestic moments in hospitality and in business; why we need recipes that are simple, yet authentic; why it’s important not to talk down to home chefs; and what essentials make an impact on your daily meals - or holiday feasts. Pick up a copy of At Home and learn more about Chef Kaysen at gavinkaysen.com and on social media @gavinkaysen. Special thanks to Chef Daniel Boulud and the entire Boulud Sud staff for hosting Chef Kaysen and our Jedburgh Team. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to Boulud Sud-6:39 Why do you cook at home?-11:25 From Subway to a chef-14:50 What do you cook at home: selecting the recipes for At Home-21:19 How do you cook at home: the essentials-28:08 Majestic Moments, Clean Slates, First & Last Impressions-33:34 Why do you cook at home?-36:20 Gavin’s Commandments for Shopping Lightning Round-45:59 Three Foundations to SuccessQuotes: -”I realized seven ingredients is what brought everyone together at a table.” (7:05)-”Food’s food. It’s to bring people together. If we burn something, throw it away and do it again.” (10:29)-”This business is not a business where you’re gonna work 30 or 40 hours a week and you’re gonna have nights and weekends off.” (14:03)-”I genuinely want people to use this book. I want to see it dirty. I want to see the pages ripped open.” (16:01)-”Why should I trust you, or anybody, with a $50 piece of steak if you can’t take care of arugula salad.” (27:26)-”If we tell you what the menu is ahead of time you will judge it prior to getting there and you will already create an expectation of what you will like and what you will dislike before you even see the food.” (30:19)-”When anybody critiques what you’re doing it feels very personal.” (32:35)Chef Kaysen’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:-Create a routine-Keep an open and curious mind-Spend some time in natureThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Fran Racioppi travels back to the home of US Army Special Operations, Fort Bragg, NC, to meet with retired LTG(R) Ken Tovo, former commander of US Army Special Operations Command. From the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School’s Special Forces Museum, Fran and Ken discuss how Special Operations has changed over the 80 years since its inception, the strategic importance of the Special Forces Regiment and what it means to be a Green Beret in the peer-to-peer competition we haven't seen since the Cold War. Today, General Tovo serves as the Chairman of the Green Beret Foundation where he continues his service to our special operators and their families. LTG(R) Tovo recently received a lifetime achievement award for his service. Learn more about LTG(R) Tovo on LinkedIn. Get involved with Green Beret Foundation and follow them on social media @greenberetfoundation. Become one of our nation’s most elite warriors at soc.mil.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome home to Fort Bragg, NC-6:30 Starting in the 82nd Airborne-16:32 What is a Green Beret?-22:03 Psyops, Civil Affairs and the 160th SOAR-36:26 Commanding US Army Special Operations through Afghanistan & Iraq-51:46 GWOT: What we got right & what we got wrong-1:05:09 “The Why”-1:09:12 The character of a Green Beret-1:16:00 Peer-to-Peer conflict with Russia and China & the World Order-1:32:15 Green Beret Foundation-1:46:05 Three Daily FoundationsQuotes: -”Green Berets are almost unique in that they are focused by and large on changing something in the human domain.” (17:55)-”A perfect Green Beret mission looks like going to a complex environment…developing some ways to solve it through an indigenous partner.” (21:34)-”The quiet work we do outside the combat zone pays as many or more dividends as what we do when we get employed.” (52:21)-”War is a national effort…not a military effort. It takes a nation to commit to a future.” (1:01:30)-”Being a Green Beret is to live a life of gravitas. You do things that make a real difference.” (1:07:35)-”We’re trying to assess and select a complex problem solver.” (1:10:28)-”We are really in an existential struggle with two powers, for sure, that want to order the world in a way that disadvantages us.” (1:15:46) -””All our power as a democracy springs from the people.” (1:29:40)-”Part of this mission of the Green Beret Foundation is to take care of Green Berets and their family past and present.” (1:35:21)LTG(R) Tovo’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:-Know your why-Stay focused on your goals-Be a lifetime learner This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, GORUCK, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

The world is seemingly ripe with disasters in every corner of the globe. They also seem to be getting worse. Fran Racioppi down with Dr. Samantha Montano; a self-proclaimed Disasterologist and the author of Disasterology: Dispatches From The Front Lines of The Climate Crisis. Samantha holds a PhD in Emergency Management and is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Fran and Samantha break down the Hazard Event Scale explaining what takes an event from an emergency, to a disaster, to a catastrophe. They talk about the driving factors behind the increase in catastrophic events and the effects of our socio-economic policy, decaying infrastructure, lack of policy, and population movement.  Samantha also defines preparedness and shares what it takes to be a successful emergency manager, which government organizations are getting it right, and where we need more leadership with the courage to take action.Learn more about Samantha at disaster-ology.com and on Twitter and Instagram @samLmontano. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast-4:59 Becoming a Disterologist-6:50 The Hazard Event Scale-11:01 The impact of our decisions on climate change-17:21 Climate change as a threat multiplier-25:07 Preparedness and emergencies bring people together-30:48 Training Emergency Managers-33:53 The role of FEMA, the Red Cross and non-profits-42:26 Disaster Justice and the courage to act-48:00 Disaster Lightning Round-53:39 Samantha’s 3 Daily FoundationsQuotes: -”A Disasterologist is anyone who studies disasters. I’m working within the discipline of emergency management.” (5:05)-”The way you plan for an emergency is going to look very different than the way you plan for a disaster, which is going to look different than the way you plan for catastrophes.” (9:12)-”We have for decades, and in some cases for centuries, made decisions, written policies and made decisions…without thinking about the future.” (13:33) -“When you have multiple parts of the country that are all simultaneously in need, resources are strained.” (19:20)-“I don’t need a survival kit because I have a purse.” (26:31.5)-”You need someone who has a vision and who isn’t just checking boxes.” (31:21)-”Respect is really at the core and the foundation of building trust with a community.” (32:17)-”That is Emergency Management 101…you want as little bureaucracy as possible between you and the resources that you need.” (35:43) -”We are creating an emergency management system that does not only distribute aid equally to everybody, but actually disperses aid in an equitable way.” (43:02) Samantha’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:-Start the day with coffee-Live by the ‘to do’ list-Be near the water to clear the soulThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Veterans Day is here…and “Here We Are”. Present, in the moment, living our potential…and for this episode…live and guerilla-style from a picnic table on 5th Ave and Broadway! This Veterans Day, The Jedburgh Podcast is covering the parade from the back of our 1944 Dodge WC-51 podcast studio live from the red carpet. So to kick it off, Fran Racioppi traveled down to Madison Square Park to meet with the parade organizers Mark Otto and Ryan Hegg from the United War Veterans Council. UWVC has been the steward of the parade for decades and continues to honor the service of our Veterans past, present and future. Mark and Ryan cover the history of the parade, the meaning of the route up 5th Avenue, and what we have to look forward to this year.Fran’s guest co-host for the Veterans Day Series is Army Veteran, Founder of FitFighter and Shark Tank winner Sarah Apgar. Sarah was Fran’s guest on Episode 51 and is joining him in the back of the truck on the red carpet to interview all the prominent parade guests, volunteers and participants. The parade’s only a couple of days away so you still have time to make the trip to NYC to be part of the action. Join Sarah and Fran bright and early at the Eternal Light Flagstaff for Chad1000X and stay for the parade. Register here to join us for Chad 1000X 11/11/22 in Madison Square Park at 6am. Learn more at Chad1000x.com and on the Sandlot App. Learn more about UWVC and get involved in the parade here.Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to NYC’s 5th & Broadway-5:26 History of the NYC Veterans Day Parade -7:11 “Here We Are” & United War Veterans Council-10:08 Who’s in the parade?-12:15 The Route-13:50 Eternal Light Flagstaff & Wreath Laying-15:10 Coast Guard as the featured service-17:03 What to expect on parade day Quotes:-”Our team is four people…and we move 25,000 people every year.” (5:52)-”There have been Veterans marching on this route since Armistice Day.” (6:12)-”Our job is not just stewards of the parade but to keep Veterans in the conversation.” (8:57)-”It really will be a snapshot of the mosaic of the Veterans community here in New York.” (11:54)-”5th Avenue is the heart of New York City…this is the place you do things in New York City.” (13:10)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, Analytix Solutions, GORUCK, Retro Fitness & Rhone.

To kick off The Jedburgh Podcast coverage of the 2022 New York City Veterans Day Parade Fran Racioppi asks one of his favorite Jedburghs, Founder of FitFighter and his guest from Episode 51, Sarah Apgar to join him from the back of the 1944 Dodge WC-51. Fran and Sarah drop the theme of this year’s Veterans Day, “Here We Are,” and discuss why Veterans Day is about honoring our past and celebrating those still serving. As the first episode in this series, they are joined by another of our most popular Jedburghs, and Fran’s guest from Episode 55 and Episode 59, Sara Wilkinson. This year The Jedburgh Podcast is proud to support Sara and the Step Up Foundation in Chad1000X , the Hero WOD named in honor of Sara’s husband Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson. Sara shares the pain Chad1000X brings, but the opportunity it presents to be one with yourself, present and “Here We Are.”Join Fran and Sarah live at New York City’s Madison Square Park at 6am on 11/11 to feel the pain of Chad. Then stay for the parade and don’t miss us next to the grandstands in the WC-51. Stay tuned to our socials for updates and more information.Register here to join us for Chad 1000X 11/11/22 in Madison Square Park at 6am. Learn more at Chad1000x.com and on the Sandlot App. Step up the fight against Veteran suicide with The Step-up Foundation.Find more episodes on The Jedburgh Podcast Website and check out our video versions of all episodes on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Start training with FitFighter and the Steel Hose at fitfighter.com and join the action on social media @fitfighter. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to Veterans Day & Chad1000X Hero WOD-7:15 “Here We Are” - 2022 Veterans Day Theme-10:30 How to “Live Big”-12:30 Chad 1000X on Veterans Day in NYC-17:53 The meaning of Veterans DayQuotes:-”Here we are…show up…stick together…appreciate the opportunity.” (7:35)-”Focus on the right things for right now and what we really need.” (9:49)-”The two rules I would say to live big is just invest in yourself and invest in others.” (11:38)-”The workout is this poetic representation of the mental struggle that our Veterans have.” (14:37)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, Analytix Solutions, GORUCK, Retro Fitness & Rhone.

There's a lot of noise in leadership circles around themes like get comfortable being uncomfortable, bring calm to chaos, control the uncontrollable. But how do we know when we're actually uncomfortable? Or in chaos? Are we supposed to be scared by these times...or do they offer an opportunity to excel and demonstrate our best at a time when everything says we should be at our worst? To answer these questions Alice Bromage joins Fran Racioppi from London to discuss how we actually know when we're not acting our best and how we first define what our best really looks like.  Alice founded a leadership development program focused on what she calls Resilient Leadership - or the ability to determine what's your best, when you are not acting your best, and how to get back to your best. As an officer in the British Royal Army, Alice served under Queen Elizabeth II, so Fran took the opportunity to ask Alice all about the Queen, her leadership, and how the queen set the example for world leadership for over 70 years. Learn more about Alice and Empowering Success at www.empowering-success.co.uk and on social media @empoweringsuccessuk. Read the full episode transcription and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast from London-5:12 Difference between pressure and stress-10:17 Operating along the Resilience Spectrum-19:30 Three Self Assessment Engines (Strength, Challenge, Feedback)-33:54 Alice joins the British Army-41:00 Helping people become themselves-44:05 The diplomacy of Queen Elizabeth II-52:29 How Queen Elizabeth controlled the narrative-57:29 Queen Elizabeth’s impact on the military-1:01:09 Economic changes under Queen Elizabeth-1:07:06 Lightning round on Alice’s leadership rules and mantras Quotes: -”Pressure is where you are in  the flow, you’re producing the goods, you’re actually kind of thriving on that high tempo piece.” (7:59)-”Stress is where you’ve gone off the other end. You’re starting to run unnaturally on adrenaline…Your decision making starts to drop. Your ability to communicate well will often start to drop.” (8:08)-”The business will never outgrow your personality.” (17:07)-”The biggest way in which you are going to start to provide stress rather than pressure is also if you break someone’s value chain.” (29:34)-”When you get that incongruence between what you think you should be and how you actually are…that’s where you often see leaders being inconsistent.” (41:30)-”If you’re scared of losing your power, you don’t really hold the power in the first place.” (50:04)-”If you’re in leadership, you can be strong without being noisy.” (1:06:47)Alice’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:-Build a great team to fill your weaknesses & say thank you-Clear the inbox early to stay present throughout the day-Manage your energy and take a moment away from the noiseThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Head coach of the Premier Lacrosse League’s Chaos Lacrosse Club Andy Towers joins Fran Racioppi for the third time to talk about winning against all odds as he took the Chaos to the PLL Championship for the third straight year with a less than 3% chance of making it. They cover the challenges the team faced as they started the season without many of their top players due to a schedule conflict between the PLL and the National Lacrosse League Indoor Box season. Andy explains how he had to motivate both himself and his team as they struggled to find their chemistry and play together mid-season while the rest of the league continued to improve at the same pace. Leadership is about inspiring others towards a common goal. Leadership is about knowing what your true capability is and relentlessly pursuing your path,  against all odds.Learn more about Andy Towers on Twitter at @andytowersPLL and follow the Chaos Lacrosse Club at @PLLCHAOS on all social media. Find more episodes on The Jedburgh Podcast Website and check out our video versions of all episodes on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome back to the Jedburgh Podcast (for the third time!)-5:05 The personnel shortage Chaos faced to start the season-8:08 The difference between the NLL and the PLL-9:37 Andy Towers’ process to keep the team focused on making the playoffs-14:06 Becoming a dangerous team in the playoffs-18:50 The Chaos makes the 2022 PLL Championship Game-24:33 Debriefing 2022 and turning to 2023Quotes:-”Our team faced obstacles that no other team in any professional sport has ever had to face.”  (5:22)-”We didn’t even start to get connected until we got our players back.” (8:01)-”Our challenge was keeping these guys locked in and seeing with a broader lens where we needed to be.” (9:37)-”I have zero doubt that our team is the best team in the world.” (10:21)-”We have one goal; and that’s to make the PLL Championships.” (10:57)-“If we could make the playoffs we were going to be a problem. I was saying it after every game.” (13:13)-“They gave you a 2.8% chance…a probability of winning the championship.” (14:48)-”We became a dangerous team because we had nothing to lose.” (14:47)-”Take the blame yourself for things that go wrong and deflect the credit to the team when they do things well.” (18:37)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, & Analytix Solutions.

What would you say if someone asked you to write a song about your life? A song about you. Your story. Who you are and what defines you. Music’s a powerful influence in our emotions and our feelings.  But usually, it’s another person’s story. Another person’s journey that we identify with. What if the song was your story? What if the song was about your life?Fran Racioppi travels to Cleveland for Project D.R.E.W; a program bringing Veterans and Songwriters together and named in honor of Captain Drew Ferguson. Fran first sits down with the founders of Project D.R.E.W. Marilyn Zeidner, Drew’s Cousin Mike Winnen and Drew’ s brother Brian Ferguson to discuss Drew’s life, why we should tell our story through music, and how a barn turned music hall is changing the lives of our Veterans.Fran also brings back Boston Firefighter Tony McDonagh to sit down with their songwriters, J Scott Franklin and Bill Kraker, to share their experience, the process for turning a full song in 24 hours, and what defines each of us in our path from Boston to the Army to civilian life. Learn more and get involved with Project D.R.E.W. at projectdrew.org. Listen to our songs throughout this episode and watch the concert and full video version of our conversations on YouTube. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to Barnegie Hall-5:59 Captain Drew Ferguson-13:20 The power of music and songwriting-22:13 How Project D.R.E.W. works-29:30 Attending Project D.R.E.W-34:16 “I Know a Place” Mike Winnen, Drew Ferguson & Friends-39:17 The Veteran and Songwriter experience-47:04 Only 24 hours to write a song-59:32 “I Press On” Fran Racioppi & Bill Kraker-1:06:23 “10,000 Holes” Tony McDonagh & J Scott Franklin -1:17:00 “First World Problems” Tim Driscoll & Ray Flanagan-1:21:10 “One Choice” Corey Webeck & Bethany Svoboda-1:26:28 “The Blur Between The Lights” Alejandro Aguirre & Tim BlakeQuotes: -”I’m going to call it Delivering Restorative Energy to our Warriors and name it after your cousin Drew.” (13:03)-”I think everyone who comes here, they tell the story they’re ready to tell.” (14:50)-”I view life as these series of chapters…and how do we position ourselves to achieve our goals and our vision in these different chapters?” (17:24)-”I think it is part of a multi-part solution to getting people to not even heal, but to feel.” (32:26)-”When you see something that’s this powerful you just got to dive right in and try to be as open and honest as possible.” (45:06)-”This is the first time that I haven’t written the song about just your military experience.” (49:49)-“That’s what Marilyn’s trying to do here. Is really get to the root of it and try to understand why we lose soldiers after the war and what as society are we going to do about it.” (58:00)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Security is one of our basic, most fundamental needs. To keep up on the latest trends in security Fran Racioppi traveled to the Global Security Exchange in Atlanta to sit down with retired Chief Security Officers Rich Davis of United Airlines and Steve Bernard of Sony Pictures.Rich oversaw United's response to the 9/11 attacks involving two of United airplanes. Steve led Sony through the North Korean cyber attack after the premier of The Interview starring Seth Rogan and James Franco. They cover the evolution of the industry, the threats we face in both the physical and cyber domains, how thought leaders are needed in senior security positions, and how we build a security culture in our organizations. The world is a complex place and today's companies require dedicated support for the protection of their number one asset - their people. International SOS is the industry leader in travel risk management, medical support, evacuations, mental health, crisis management and workforce resilience.  On the ground in over 90 countries and 1000 locations, International SOS is there 24/7 no matter the challenge. Learn more at InternationalSOS.com and @intlsos. Steve Bernard is the Founder of Bernard Global and Rich Davis is the founder of Rich Davis Security Consulting. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Watch the full video version of Fran’s conversation with Steve and Rich on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to the International SOS booth, GSX and ASIS International-6:29 The chief security officer as a thought leader-15:01 Rich’s career at United Airlines  from the kitchen to chief security officer-19:27 Steve’s transition from Vietnam Veteran to Corporate Security-23:30 The evolution of the security industry-26:00 Prioritizing security at United Airlines and Sony Pictures -33:47 North Korea’s hack of Sony Pictures-37:37 The impact of 9/11 on United and the hack on cyber-45:14 The next generation of security leadership and the remote workforce-53:05 The role of International SOS-59:55 Three Daily FoundationsQuotes: -”We’re all about assessing risk, assessing threats and how to counter those threats, because the most important thing we do is protect people and assets.” (10:08) -”Crisis management begins long before the crisis has arrived.” (12:26)-”I worked for United Airlines for 40 years. I actually started in the kitchen.” (16:22)-”A CSO doesn’t have to be the expert in all this. They have to figure out how do they add the greatest value and to set the strategy, lead the team.” (21:28)-”Everything's a priority, that was my mindset.” (29:39)-”When you connected, the meltdown on your hard drive started. ” (35:22)-”They're in 27 different call centers around the world.” (55:10)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

What matters more? Where we start? Where we finish? Or how fast we drive the course we set for ourselves? NASCAR Driver, US Navy Officer and entrepreneur Jesse Iwuji joins Fran Racioppi to show how hard work and focus will close any gap on the open track of life. Fran and Jesse cover growing up un-athletic in Texas the son of Nigerian immigrants, earning a spot on the US Naval Academy Football Team, deploying multiple times on ships, pursuing his dream to race cars, and his recent partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith to launch his own NASCAR team; Jesse Iwuji Motorsports.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Watch the full video version of Fran’s conversation with Jesse on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Learn more about Jesse at jesseiuwji.com and follow Jesse on social media @jesse_iwuji.Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to The Jedburgh Podcast-3:28 Why your starting point in life shapes -7:48 Leadership lessons from the US Navy and getting to know your people-10:48 Jesse seizes his dream of becoming a race car driver-15:25 Partnership with Emmitt Smith and Jesse Iwuji Motorsports-19:27 Confronting and overcoming fear -21:32 Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series-23:03 Jesse’s Three Daily Foundations  Quotes: -”That’s the difference between desire and ambition…desire is just dreaming it up the whole day…ambition is actually coupling action with that desire and trying to execute.” (4:14) -”Let’s say you are dealt a bad hand; take a drink of water, sit back down and play again.” (4:58)-”When you are leading this very versatile group of people, you got to understand your people.” (9:05)-”Effective leaders have to know when to lead and when to get involved.” (10:19) -”There’s just no limit. You do whatever is necessary to get there.“ (14:31)-”You have to insanely and obsessively believe that the goal will come true.” (15:08)-”You can tell the people who are doers…those are the people you want to bet on.” (18:16)-”Setbacks are setups for phenomenal comebacks as long as you are willing to continue to put action and be creative.” (21:18)Jesse Iwuji’s 3 Daily Foundations to Success-Pray and have faith-Put action and energy into moving forward-Stay focused on physical healthThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

A year ago the United States withdrew from Afghanistan officially ending the 20 year Global War on Terror. We may never find agreement on whether we failed or succeeded in Afghanistan. For this episode, Fran Racioppi returned to the place where the Global War on Terror began on the blue sky day of September 11th, 2001 in lower Manhattan. He asked retired LTC Scott Mann to join him on a balcony overlooking the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 Memorial for a conversation on the withdrawal from Afghanistan and his new book, Operation Pineapple Express.  Operation Pineapple Express pulled hundreds to freedom through a hole in a gate in the final days on the ground in Afghanistan. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Watch the full video version of Fran’s conversation with Scott overlooking the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 Memorial on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Learn more about Scott at rooftopleadership.com and scottmann.com. Get a copy and read Operation Pineapple Express where ever you get your favorite books. And follow Scott on social media @rooftop_leadership.Highlights:-0:00 Intro & welcome to Ground Zero-6:10 Scott’s 9/11 story & the evolution of the Afghanistan Mission-16:35 The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan-22:55 Scott decides to get involved & his two questions-30:00 The hole in the fence and the decision to leave-40:49 Abby Gate explosion-43:08 What it all means-59:04 Recommendations to step up and lead from the front-1:06:30 Last Out, The Hero’s Journey & Rooftop Leadership-1:20:54 Scott’s three daily foundations to success Quotes: -”It started by working by, with and through true indigenous clans and tribes.” (7:47)-”I think it’s a real shame that we left that force abandoned because I think they could have held the line.” (10:30)-”I don’t understand that our partner force is getting left behind.” (15:17)-”Why didn’t someone just throw their stars on the table and say ‘not on my watch.’” (22:01)-”Everything about my time in Afghanistan hinged on whether he lived or died.” (24:49)-”What does a promise mean to you? And how far would you go to honor it.” (27:20)-”They were gonna pull people in until the very end.” (41:47)-”There are people who are trying to fall this tower.” (46:30)-”To leave them…in the way that we left them…I don’t know how you can live with that.” (56:11)Scott Mann’s 3 Daily Foundations to Success-Prepare for every engagement-Connect with people where they are-Recover between engagementsThis is episode is in honor of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in the Global War on Terror…and their families. De Oppresso Liber.This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Most family businesses fail in the third generation. Stephanie Stuckey is determined to make sure Stuckey’s not only survives, but scales. Fran Racioppi Jumped In with Stephanie to catch up on their Episode 28 conversation from last September and to discuss just how she continues to rebuild the Stuckey’s brand taking their candy products from 1000 to 5000 stores. She bought her grandfather’s roadside stop and candy business out of near bankruptcy in 2019 because she knew only a Stuckey could save the iconic foundation of the American road trip. Stuckey’s was a fond memory for many of us growing up in the backseat of our parent’s cars. Stephanie’s making sure our kids have the same experience.  Learn more about Stephanie and Stuckey’s at stuckeys.com and follow them on social media @stuckeystop.Find more episodes on The Jedburgh Podcast Website and check out our video versions of all episodes on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-0:00 Welcome to Atlanta-6:40 Not the start-up, the scale-up -9:10 Reinventing the road trip-12:05 From tree to table business model-15:45 The best  Stuckey’s products -19:22 Branding is about creating an emotional connection -24:17 The A.I.R method for successful social media postsQuotes:-“We’ve had to reinvent the brand.” (6:58)-”I had to come up with a way to make money when we don’t own or operate any of the stores.” (7:30)-”In order to move the brand forward I have to be almost brutally honest and realistic about where the brand is today.” (9:43) -”The more you control the supply chain the better.” (14:05)-”My favorite is a flavor that we don’t have out yet..and that’s the teriyaki pecan.” (15:53)-”People don’t like to be sold to. People are more interested in emotion.” (20:32) -”I’m not in the business of simply making a profit.” (21:15)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, & Analytix Solutions.

Fake news is everywhere. Fran Racioppi traveled to Minneapolis to meet the pioneer of all things false, the founder of The Onion Scott Dikkers. Scott and Fran cover his book, Outrageous Marketing, where he challenges conventional wisdom on building brand loyalty, making your own rules and connecting with consumers. An introvert by nature, Scott spent decades leading a team of creatives without an organizational chart, no corporate policies, giving no credit, and getting quality from quantity. Scott and Fran discuss the evolution of the media industry, the rise of commentary over objectivity, top Onion headlines and 13 tips to being OUTRAGEOUS!Learn more about Scott at scottdikkers.com and @itsscottdikkers. And get your fill of fake news at TheOnion.com and @theonion on social media.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out the full video version on YouTube.Highlights: -0:00 Welcome to Minneapolis and Scott’s house-5:30 Outrageous marketing is being the most extreme version of yourself-12:48 Humor is the thing that animals can’t do-15:08 The 11 things that make it funny-18:35 The five themes of Outrageous Marketing-32:02 Attention economy vs love economy-39:45 The importance of brand character-43:41 The factions of the media industry-58:30 Curiosity keeps us ahead of the competition-1:03:21 Comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable-1:10:12 Top Onion headlines-1:17:45 Scott's 13 Tips to becoming Outrageous-1:28:40 What’s next & Daily Foundations Quotes: -”The Onion was just a format for the comedy. It was kind of an accident of history that it was fake news. That it was in the format of a newspaper.” (9:07) -”We were obsessed with doing the best comedy we possibly could.” (10:55) -”Humor is the highest functioning thing our brains can do…it’s the thing that animals can’t do.” (13:19)-”There are 11 different kinds of jokes. That’s the only kind of jokes there are.” (15:41)-”My compulsion to do comedy…It’s literally the only way I knew how to relate to other people.” (22:31)-”In comedy, quantity really is the path to quality.” (25:00)-”My goal at The Onion was to make the reader and the advertiser…feel absolutely unconditionally loved.” (35:33)-”Anything I watch; especially on TV…like in the mainstream media…I just don’t believe any of it.” (48:06)-”I think what the repeal of the fairness doctrine has really done is basically unleash the worst of humanity.” (48:32)-”Do you honestly think things will never get better? No, a better idea is gonna come along.” (59:03)-”Comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” (1:03:45)Scott’s 3 Daily Foundations to Success-Write comedy every day-Help someone else get better at comedy-Enjoy some comedy as an audience memberThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

For over 344 years the Boston fire department has led America and set the example for excellence, standards and service to others. Boston's firefighters are supported and empowered by Local 718, the Boston firefighter's union. For this 9/11 special edition episode, Fran Racioppi goes home to Boston to sit down with a group who know no other mission than to preserve and protect life.Fran spends part one of the episode with newly elected President of Local 718 Sam Dillon discussing his service in the US Marines, why his three pillars of Solidarity, Advocacy, and Respect are essential to the next generation of firefighter and the mental health of first responders. In the post 9/11 world, the Boston Fire Department maintains one of the strongest Veteran communities in the country. In part two Fran and Sam are joined by fellow Veterans turned Boston firefighters Greg Kelly, Tony McDonagh and Josh Stuart-Shor on what it means to serve their country and their city, no matter the challenge. Learn more about the Local 718 and the Boston Fire Department www.bostonfirelocal718.org and follow them on social media @bostonfirefighters.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out the full video version on YouTube.Highlights: -0:00 Welcome to Egleston Square Firehouse-6:44 Local 718 advocates for the firefighters of Boston -7:45 Sam answers the call to run for Local 718 Union President -9:35 History of Boston Fire Department-12:51 The mission and standards of a Boston Firefighter-21:30 The leadership of the fire department has been passed to the post 9/11 generation-23:39 Sam’s career in the Marine Corps & being awarded the Purple Heart-28:47 First responder mental health and transition -30:11 The impact of COVID on the Boston Fire Department-34:40 Sam’s Three pillars of Solidarity, Advocacy & Respect-38:41 A tribute to first responders-47:00 Crisis leadership in Boston-51:58 Greg, Tony and Josh join to discuss a lifetime of service and the impact 9/11 had on each of them-1:10:10 The camaraderie of the fire departmentQuotes: -”Firefighters are this city’s lifeline; and this union…it’s the lifeline for firefighters and their families.” (6:49)-”When I came on this job I was just happy to be a Boston firefighter…my life long ambition.” (7:47)-”You don’t always get to pick your time. Sometimes your time picks you.” (9:11)-”Boston was at the forefront of America; and Boston firefighters are at the forefront of firefighting.” (11:39)-“Mission, team, self…in that order.” (16:34)-”We are willing to lose our lives for each other. We are willing to lose our lives for the city of Boston.” (17:59)-”You cannot sit idly by when your country and your way of life is  attacked.” (25:34)-”If you spend the rest of your life trying to erase them, those things are eventually just gonna erase you.” (29:41)-”I don’t pray for fires, but if there’s a fire I want them to call me.” (1:18:46)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

The Special Olympics exists in every corner of the globe and has supported over five million athletes. Fran Racioppi travels to Minneapolis to sit down with the leaders of the 2022 and the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Joe Dzaluk, Christine Sovereign and David Dorn. The 2022 USA Games in Orlando, through partnership with Jersey Mike's Subs, set a record and a new standard for financial support to the games. Jersey Mike's CEO Peter Cancro is an original member of our Jedburgh Team and committed 100% of sales during the Annual Day of Giving to the 2022 Games, this totaled $20 million. The group covers the history of the Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver's call to action, the Special Olympics place as the leader of inclusion before inclusion was even a term in mainstream society, Jersey Mike's unprecedented leadership and example in giving, and what to expect for 2026. Learn more about Special Olympics at specialolympics.org and @specialolympics. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out the full video version on YouTube.Highlights: -Joe, Christine and Dave share why they got involved with Special Olympics and how Special Olympics opens its doors to athletes of all backgrounds, disabilities and abilities. (9:15))-The group explains why Special Olympics has led society in diversity, equity and inclusion over the past 50 years. (18:10)-Jersey Mike’s gave 100% of revenue from the annual Day of Giving to Special Olympics totaling $20 million. (27:32) -Joe reflects back on the 2022 Games in Orlando discussing both the athletic events and the over 13,000 health exams provided to the athletes. (33:46)-Christine and Dave share the focus for the 2026 Games and Jersey Mike’s commitment to continued support. (40:32)Quotes: -”Most people think about it as just a track and field event, and now you see it is really a movement about inclusion.” (6:59)-”Unified sports is people with and without disabilities playing on the same field, playing on the same team.” (7:45)-”You can run the 50 yard dash in eight seconds or you can run the 50 yard dash in 8 minutes. We’re still going to take you.”  (14:10)-”The Special Olympics oath…talks about ‘if I can’t in let me be brave in the attempt.” (20:30)-”He looked at me. He goes, “Joe, are you listening to me? I’m giving to give.”(30:19)-“It was just a great overall experience, a great partnership, and a great example of what corporate America can do.” (32:52) -”It ultimately comes down to acceptance. Inclusion has to be there to be accepted.” (44:32)Special Olympics Three Daily Foundations to Success-Keep the mission of acceptance in the forefront-Surround ourselves with a dedicated team-Remember the legacy of Special OlympicsThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

Athleisure is one the fastest growing and most competitive retail segments. The days of suits and tight jeans have passed. Fran Racioppi heads to New York City to sit down with Nate Checketts, Co-Founder and CEO of Rhone.Built on the mantra "we aren't just selling a product, we are selling a lifestyle," Fran and Nate discuss the three pillars of Rhone, building brand loyalty, the importance of intentionality, goals, standards and holding ourselves accountable to metrics. Nate and Rhone are also unrelenting supporters of men's mental health and reducing the stigmas around a man's ability to be open, vulnerable and in need. Fran and Nate dig deep on the importance of being there for each other and accepting that it's ok to not be ok. Plus, Fran sticks around for Rhone’s first Mind and Muscle Event.Learn more about Nate and Rhone at Rhone.com, @rhone and @natechecketts. Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Check out the full video version on YouTube.Highlights: -Fran & Nate sit down in Rhone’s flagship store on 5th Avenue in the Flatiron district of New York City. -Nate shares how competition drives us away from each other. (7:52)-Intention, comfort and quality form the foundation of Rhone’s products and the culture in the company; Nate is the biggest critic and hardest on the products. (10:5)-Nate’s time at the NFL taught him valuable lessons on branding. (15:57)-Fran and Nate discuss the importance of quality, planned longevity of clothing, and why we always pick the same things out of our closets. (32:53)-Fran asks Nate to provide his assessment on the Athleisure industry. (41:05) -Nate credits his parents for instilling in him leadership lessons, hard work and an adherence to standards. (45:10)  -Nate shares his methods to make mental health a toolkit to be used in difficult times. (56:20)Quotes: -“I don’t think my mom believed we had a real business until we opened a store on 5th Avenue.” (3:41)-”Don’t get caught up in the past. Don’t get caught up in the future. But just keep kind of progressing.” (5:56)-“There was a lot of thought and intention behind everything that we do.” (11:40)-”We want to make things in a way that’s perfect for our customer.” (32:19)-“If I give you one of our shorts it’s gonna be the first thing out of your closet every single time.” (34:00)-”The lessons they taught me…I could not function as a leader without the principles that they instilled upon me.” (47:07)-“If you are struggling…the best thing you can do is talk about it with someone.” (52:48)  -”Mental health should be viewed as developing a toolbelt when things get hard.” (56:20)-”Goal setting is the easy part…what’s really really hard is monitoring that.” (1:01:42)Nate’s three daily foundations to success:-Start the day with spirituality and gratitude-Move the body-Journal for mental health and reflectionThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, and Analytix Solutions

It’s been a year since the United States withdrew from Afghanistan. A year ago Asma Paigeer was standing outside Kabul International Airport, evading the Taliban and desperately trying to make contact with the American military to save her life. Today she is a student at Virginia Tech studying computer science and advocating for the importance of education in defining freedom.Fran Racioppi Jumps In with Asma to discuss her escape, her new life in America and what it’s like to be a Hokie now.America’s job isn’t done and if the last year has shown anything, it’s that the kindness and generosity of the American people will never be defeated. Take a listen to Fran’s conversation with Asma and support her Go Fund Me to pay for her education here.Learn more about Asma on LinkedIn and on Twitter @asma_paigeer. Listen to more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website and check out our video versions of all episodes on YouTube. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:-Asma shares the emotional account of evading the Taliban and making contact with US Military forces at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. (3:06)-Asma’s father served in the Afghan Army, missing much of her childhood to defend their country; something she is incredibly proud of. (4:37)-Fran asks Asma to describe the situation in Afghanistan today and what she is hearing from her family still there. (6:23)-The generosity and kindness of the American people has been essential to the integration of the Afghan people into the United States. (10:04)-Asma now attends college at Virginia Tech where she is studying computer science, looking for an internship and planning her return to lead Afghanistan into the next chapter. (14:40)-Asma explains how education is the key to freedom and how her victory over the Taliban comes down to her ability to complete her education. (19:00)Quotes: -”It was really rapid the way the government collapsed and the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. It became a shocking reality to all of us. (3:36)-”They threatened to shoot us. To kill us. They beat our driver to create fear.” (4:11) -“It’s more horrible than you can see on the news.” (7:09)-”No one has the right to speak against the government of the Taliban.” (7:58)-”When I entered the United States I had only one dress…that I was wearing. I had nothing else with me.” (9:30)-”It’s such a great thing to save a human being’s life…I’m grateful for all of them.” (14:00)-”Education is not a privilege. It’s a basic human  right.” (19:55)-”I just don’t want to survive, I want to live.” (20:53) This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, 18A Fitness, & Analytix Solutions.