Catalyst Comms: Anything & Everything

Dan Clark and Phil Petersen
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Personal Journals

What happens when you take two friends retired from the Navy and give them an open mic? You get Catalyst Comms. From the high-stakes environment of military life to the beautiful chaos of the civilian world, your hosts dive into Anything & Everything. They bring the unique "different but similar" perspective that only years of service can forge—sharing a common code of ethics but wildly different takes on how to live it out. If you’re looking for insightful banter, unexpected deep dives, and a healthy dose of wit, all while keeping it real, you’ve found your frequency.

  1. Episode16 - Can You Fix It? Yes I Can!

    2d ago

    Episode16 - Can You Fix It? Yes I Can!

    Get ready for Brad Coomes, a Kentucky-born welder, mechanic, volunteer policeman, and wrecker driver who embodies the true spirit of a "Jack of All Trades." But behind the heavy machinery, firearms, and rugged exterior lies a man widely described as a gentle "teddy bear." In this heartwarming and gritty episode, hosts Dan and Phil sit down with Brad to unpack a life built on hard work, grit, and an unwavering commitment to fixing things, whether it's a broken engine or a broken spirit. Brad shares how his Southern upbringing shaped his relentless work ethic, what it really means to choose to be a "dad" rather than just a biological father, and how his wife, Melissa, has been the anchor through every career shift. From nostalgic memories of camouflage shirts and gold loop earrings to watching the next generation inherit his mechanical spark, this episode explores the legacy of a man who builds, protects, and loves with everything he's got. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    1h 27m
  2. Episode15 - No Apologies Part 2

    May 26 ·  Bonus

    Episode15 - No Apologies Part 2

    Part 2 What does it take to be the first? To be the woman in the room—or on the submarine, or "outside the wire" in Afghanistan—when the room wasn’t even built for you? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Salena Parent, a true "Alpha" leader who has navigated the most restricted corners of the military world. From her early days as an Electronics Technician to serving as a Warrant Officer, Salena has spent her career operating at the "invisible edge." Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    1h 36m
  3. Episode15 - No Apologies Part 1

    May 24

    Episode15 - No Apologies Part 1

    What does it take to be the first? To be the woman in the room—or on the submarine, or "outside the wire" in Afghanistan—when the room wasn’t even built for you? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Salena Parent, a true "Alpha" leader who has navigated the most restricted corners of the military world. From her early days as an Electronics Technician to serving as a Warrant Officer, Salena has spent her career operating at the "invisible edge." Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    57 min
  4. Episode14 - The Pivot

    May 17

    Episode14 - The Pivot

    Every great story needs a moment where the trajectory shifts. In this episode, we’re taking a deep breath and looking back at the archives to dissect the lessons, the laughs, and the growth from our previous chapters. But "The Pivot" isn't just about where we’ve been, it’s about where we’re headed. We’re opening up about the massive changes currently unfolding in our personal lives and how these new chapters are reshaping the future of the show. Join us for a candid conversation on honoring the past while leaning fully into the next big thing. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    1h 8m
  5. Episode13 - Navy Bratz

    May 10

    Episode13 - Navy Bratz

    The mics are officially turned over! In this special episode of Catalyst Comms, we aren’t the ones telling the stories, we’re the ones answering for them. We’ve brought our kids into the studio to get the unfiltered, "from the upstairs hallway" perspective on growing up with two Navy dads who might have been a little too loud, a little too "happy" downstairs, and definitely a little too obsessed with the Kellys and Amber Lantern. From the sandy floors of beach houses to the chaotic reunions at Thanksgiving, our families have been intertwined for years. Today, we find out what it was really like for the kids who had to navigate our "Officer" voices and our questionable experiments with hot sauce. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back, get on our couch, hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    1h 42m
  6. Episode12 - Earned Not Given

    May 3

    Episode12 - Earned Not Given

    What happens when a Bio-Medical Sciences graduate with zero military background accidentally commissions into the Adjutant General Corps? You get the fascinating, high-speed career of Kevin Hedges. In this episode, Dan and Phil sit down with Kevin to trace his unconventional path from a Michigan childhood to the front lines of global strategy. We dive into the "what the f***" moment of his commission and follow his journey through the heavy realities of postal platoon leadership in Europe and high-stakes operations near the Suwalki Gap—often cited as the most dangerous place on Earth. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    1h 14m
  7. Episode11 - Phoenix Rising

    Apr 26

    Episode11 - Phoenix Rising

    In this episode of Catalyst Comms, we dive deep into the lived experience of the "American Dream" through the lens of Danny Willis an Army Reserve Officer, consultant, and a leading conservative voice in Delaware. Danny’s journey didn’t start in a boardroom; it began with the transformative "first opportunity" of adoption. We explore how his upbringing redefined his view of individual responsibility and how his heritage informs his role as a leader within the Republican party. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    1h 12m
  8. Episode10 - Back to the Basics

    Apr 19

    Episode10 - Back to the Basics

    From the deckplates of the U.S. Navy to the high-stakes boardrooms of Microsoft, this episode of Catalyst Comms dives deep into the philosophy of execution with Don Hinton. Join us as Don breaks down how a career as a Navy Warrant Officer, the bridge between leadership and execution, shaped his current role as a tech VP. We pull back the curtain on the legendary "Salt and Peppa" partnership with Dan Clark and explore the "small things" that make massive corporate successes possible. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

    1h 3m
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What happens when you take two friends retired from the Navy and give them an open mic? You get Catalyst Comms. From the high-stakes environment of military life to the beautiful chaos of the civilian world, your hosts dive into Anything & Everything. They bring the unique "different but similar" perspective that only years of service can forge—sharing a common code of ethics but wildly different takes on how to live it out. If you’re looking for insightful banter, unexpected deep dives, and a healthy dose of wit, all while keeping it real, you’ve found your frequency.

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