
WarriorGMR HQ
Bilal Rana, Ken Corigliano, and April Welch
Show overview
WarriorGMR HQ launched in 2024 and has put out 50 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 47 min and 1h 3m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 40 episodes published. Published by Bilal Rana, Ken Corigliano, and April Welch.
From the publisher
We are uniting and empowering veterans and civilians through gaming.The WarriorGMR HQ podcast discussed mental and physical health, resiliency, leadership, and purpose. We interview the world's leading influencers in esports and gaming who are making an incredible difference. Gaming is an accessible and intuitive way to build communities and enhance human functionality. Through our foundation, we are connecting all demographics of society to gain access to the power that esports and gaming have on our day-to-day lives. We hope to have you all support our podcast and our cause.Website: https://warriorgmrfoundation.org/Discord: https://discord.com/servers/warrior-gmr-foundation-674732735247679498Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarriorGMRTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/warriorgmr1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warriorgmrfoundationTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@warriorgmr1X: https://x.com/WarriorGmr
Latest Episodes
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S5 Ep 11Ending "Suisilence" with Anne Dunsmore - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 50
Anne Dunsmore dedicates her efforts to breaking the silence around suicide by using music and community-driven events to make open discussion about mental health both inviting and accessible. She believes that “one minute of caring can give someone else one more minute of life."

S5 Ep 10Service Before Self ft. Col. Sam Whitehurst - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 49
Colonel Sam Whitehurst is a U.S. Army veteran with nearly three decades of service as an infantry officer After retiring about six years ago, he joined Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, where he now serves as a Vice President

S5 Ep 9Overcoming Trauma and Building Resilience ft. Dorothy Odell - WarriorGMR HQ - Ep. 48
Dorothy Odell, founder of Unstoppable Overcomers, shares her personal story of resilience and her work helping veterans, first responders, and individuals overcome trauma.Her mission is rooted in experiences of personal and family struggles, including growing up with chronically ill parents, battling low self-esteem due to bullying, and navigating abusive relationships.

S5 Ep 8Defying Limits and Elevating Mental Health Awareness ft. Dean Stott - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 47
Warrior GMR HQ Podcast is honored to have Dean Stott, world-record holder and one of the world's most lethal humans.Dean Stott is a former UK Tier One Special Forces operative (Special Boat Service) who transitioned into becoming a global security expert after a parachute accident ended his 16-year military career. He conducted high-stakes evacuations, including the Canadian Embassy in Libya and missions in Afghanistan and Israel. He broke two cycling world records, raising $1.4 million for mental health charities and co-hosts initiatives with his wife, focusing on philanthropy and community building.

S5 Ep 7An interview with an incredibly smart gamer ft. WTF Media - WarriorGMR HQ Podcast Ep. 46
One thing that struck us with this episode's guest is crushing the gamer stereotype of being unaware or clueless. Tune in for this episode that will make you think twice.

S5 Ep 6Creative Mastery and Finding Joy ft. Substantial - WarriorGMR HQ Ep. 45
Gamer dads will absolutely love this episode. Mom gamers of course will do!Substantial, an MC, producer, visual artist, and consultant, has contributed to music in Arknights and PUBG Mobile. He also runs Substantial Art and Music, helping visual artists, musicians, and small businesses.Substantial shares how his father's passing at age 10 inspired him to channel emotions into art and music. His purpose was solidified at Pratt Institute, where he committed to inspiring others through creativity.

S5 Ep 5WarriorGMR is a now a Movement ft. CEO and Founder Josh Otero - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.44
This episode features Josh Otero, founder and chairman of the Warrior Gamer Foundation, reflecting on the organization's growth, initiatives, and vision for supporting veterans through gaming, mental health advocacy, and innovative technologies.

S5 Ep 4Ultimate Pain & Sacrifice Can Lead to Ultimate Fulfillment ft. Kate McKay - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.43
Kate says, "Trauma is in my DNA." But we'd say, so is strength. Tune in for one of our favorite episodes. We love this one because Kate is a major testimonial to resilience, strength, and stamina. With an incredible amount of focus and determination she overcame the darkest days and endured the most dreaded trauma imaginable. Turning it around, she has competed at top levels and is a shining beacon to others.

S5 Ep 3A Work in Progress By the Nation's Most Elite Warrior ft. Chris Webber - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.42
In this amazing interview, Chris Webber discusses his loneliness following separation from the military, his acknowledgement that he’s still a major work in progress. Relatable, refreshing and insightful is the theme for this week’s interview. Despite Chris’ incredibly demanding job as a Naval Special Warfare, SEAL, Combatant Craft Crewman. Quite easily referred to as the most intense, demanding, and specially driven duties within the US Military.

S5 Ep 2Gamer, Author, Marine, Actor ft. Rod Van Blake - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.41
A young man is told, "get a real job" by his mother. So a few days later he's off to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) for what will be a 20 year decorated career in the US Marines. He falls in love with fantasy and fiction, by reading hundreds of books including the entire Star Wars series. Hiding in his work restroom to cure his voracious reading need, he finds inspiration to write his own books. He soon finds it's more difficult than he suspected, but as a Marine, he put all his energy into it... Come with us on this shockingly enthralling episode featuring Rod Van Blake who you can see and hear in a few motion pictures and TV series.

S5 Ep 1Revisiting Sam Peterson from Patriot Powerup (Original Ep. 29) - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.40
40 Episodes down and we've scored Sam Peterson, the first repeat guest on the podcast! He started off by providing a comprehensive overview of the Patriot Power Up treatment program, highlighting its unique approach to addressing mental health issues such as PTSD, TBI, depression, and anxiety.

S4 Ep 10Mindset Transformation ft. Crystal "Ms. Mindset" Privett - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.39
We interview Crystal Privett, founder of Mindset Service and 7-time author and New York Times best seller! Crystal is a renowned energy psychologist, mental health specialist and personal transformation coach that adores helping others raise their level of consciousness with the magnificent mind.

S4 Ep 9The Struggle of Millenial Veterans ft. Jenna Carlton - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.38
A proud and motivated female navy veteran having served one tour of four years, Jenna Carlton discovers she doesn't quite fit in. She then discovers she isn't alone...

S4 Ep 8The Benefits of Gaming for Veterans and Civilians ft. Lorenzo Paluzzi - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.37
Lorenzo is an IT professional that is dedicated to helping the US Military and Government be the best that they can be. He works within one of the largest DoD Veteran focused non-profits called AFCEA, where he is President of the DC chapter.

S4 Ep 7Youth Empowerment and Protection ft. Tomia Chu -WarriorGMR HQ Ep.36
Tomia Chu is a social worker who's passionate about community development, human rights, child protection, youth empowerment, humanitarian response and peace building.

S4 Ep 6HealthyGamer meets WarriorGMR ft. Kruti Kanojia, cofounder of HealthyGamerGG - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.35
Kruti Kanojia, the CEO of Healthy Gamer, discussed the organization's mission to enhance the mental health of the gaming community through various initiatives, including content creation, coaching, and a foundation for research and advocacy.

S4 Ep 5Stress Management ft. Trisha "The Stressalist" Houghton - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.34
Trisha addresses Nervous System Dysregulation (NSD) caused by a "stuck" fight/flight stress response from repeated high-performance, high-stress situations. Trisha has been a private coach, trainer, educator, and consultant for over 6 years and currently discretely works with Special Forces, Navy SEALs, active duty, transitioning service members and those battling the corporate world.

S4 Ep 4Applying Psychology through UX Design in Gaming ft. Roshelle from Blizzard - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.33
Roshelle, a UX researcher at Blizzard and an Air Force veteran, shares her unconventional career path, and discusses the value of inclusion, communication, and teamwork.

S4 Ep 3eSports and Gaming: Balancing Fun and Health ft. Josh Hafkin from Game Gym - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.32
Since 2018, Game Gym has offered a healthy and holistic approach to video games with structured sessions and certified coaches designed to help kids game better and smarter! Join us with founder and CEO Josh Hafkin to learn more.

S4 Ep 2Building Healthy eSports Teams ft. Kristin Anderson from FitGMR - WarriorGMR HQ Ep.31
With her deep understanding of gamers' needs and a background in enhancing eSports performance through sleep, nutrition, and mental conditioning, Kristin and her husband, Mike Anderson, are revolutionizing how competitive eSports athletes achieve peak performance.