Hero Hut

Hero Hut
  • 4.7 (7)
  • NON-PROFIT

Hero Hut brings veteran outreach to events and festivals around the country, Our goal is to empower veterans to discover a civilian life defined by service and surrounded by community. Our podcast highlights stories of service as our host Jake Hagstrom interviews guests from all branches of the military to discuss serving in uniform, the highs and lows, and what came next.

  1. 05/14/2021

    Hero Hut 018 - Movie Magic

    Anthony Jennings lost his left leg at birth, but he never let that hold him back. Out of high school he moved to Hollywood to be a director but it turned out his handicap afforded him some unique acting jobs. After several roles portraying amputee veterans he was contacted by the defense department to help create an advanced combat training simulation. Partnering with the best movie special effects teams, Anthony would embed with units on their training mission until a critical moment when his trick leg would detonate. When not being a fake patient for real medics, Anthony has spent time as a police chaplain, motivational speaker, pastor, and now the director of a non-profit working with special needs kids in Haiti. You can check out Anthony's IMDB page, his organization Mission Bridge and his e-bike YouTube channel In Gear.

    40 min

  2. 04/28/2021

    Hero Hut 017 - Folded Flag

    Chuck Briseno was a bit of a rabble rouser as a teen, but a DUI caused him to get serious. A few years later he and buddy joined the Army out of junior college. Through his time in the military he had to navigate a variety of challenges including fear of heights at Airborne School, finding a way to take an SAT test while deployed in Afghanistan, and dealing with upperclassmen at West Point as a plebe with combat experience. And finally we'll learn how all of those stories work their way into the music he now writes and performs. Visit chuckbriseno.com to listen to his songs and find their tour dates and locations.

    1h 13m

  3. 04/10/2021

    Hero Hut 016 - The War Within

    The lingering effects of psychological scars are some of the biggest challenges facing military service members and first responders. It's a battle in the mind but it also affects a person's family and broader community. Miranda Briggs founded Fight the War Within after the passing of her husband Garrett. Their organization guides those suffering PTSD through a combination of therapies, medical treatments, support groups, and community involvement to offer a holistic approach to building and maintaining mental health.

    33 min

  4. 03/21/2021

    Hero Hut 015 - Big Heart, Tiny House

    From a rough boot camp, to a wild pre-deployment party, Brandonn Mixon found comradery to be the thing that kept him going. But when an accident lead to his hospitalization and eventual medical discharge, he lost that community but not the desire to serve. That sent him on a journey to become a founding member of Veterans Community Project, and spearheading their tiny house program for homeless vets. You can also catch more of his story on Queer Eye Season 4.

    1h 13m

  5. 02/26/2021

    Hero Hut 014 - Origin Story

    In this special episode leading up to St Patrick's Day we go back to the origins of Hero Hut. This roundtable discussion is lead by David Hoffmaster and features some of the key staff at Celtic MKE, Matt Jendrzejczyk, Mike Mitchell, and Melissa Ward, who are responsible for hosting the annual Milwaukee Irish Fest. The discussion covers the early days of the Hero Hut, the 40 year history of Irish Fest, and the need for community after a year of lock downs.

    1h 13m

  6. 02/10/2021

    Hero Hut 013 - Gray Man

    Eric Upchurch was hoping to keep his head down and get through basic training without attracting attention. Except he kept excelling at everything the Army could throw at him. This landed him one of the toughest mechanic jobs in the military; patching up helicopters for special forces. After leaving the Army he found himself in a new kind of fight against the high cost of housing around San Francisco Bay. This lead to him cofounding Active Duty, Passive Income, a company dedicated to helping veterans make smart real estate choices.

    51 min

  7. 01/24/2021

    Hero Hut 012 - Muay Thai and Macchiatos

    Eric Dobbs has been all over the world during his time in the Navy doing a dizzying array of jobs. Guarding enemy combatants in the Middle East, managing personnel in Africa, and helping US troops through a post deployment reintegration program in Europe. But it was during a vacation to Thailand that he learned the secrets of roasting coffee beans that would launch Seven Seas Roasting Co and the next chapter of his story.

    56 min

  8. 01/07/2021

    Hero Hut 011 - Santa Hat

    David Hoffmaster and Jacob Hagstrom reminisce about holidays in Afghanistan, look back on the strange journey of the Hero Hut in 2020 and preview initiatives and events for the new year.

    42 min
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4.7
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About

Hero Hut brings veteran outreach to events and festivals around the country, Our goal is to empower veterans to discover a civilian life defined by service and surrounded by community. Our podcast highlights stories of service as our host Jake Hagstrom interviews guests from all branches of the military to discuss serving in uniform, the highs and lows, and what came next.

Information

  • Creator
    Hero Hut
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hero Hut
  • Show Website
    Hero Hut