Hero Games Podcast Hero Games Charity

In this episode, JD and Willie sit down with return guest, Zack Garner. You may remember Zack from Episode 11 where we heard his story of trauma and recovery.

Life has it's ups and downs, and Zack is now enjoying a series of fortunate events. He's fresh off the 7x Project where he travelled across the world visiting 6 of 7  continents for a series of runs, swims, and sky dives collectively with the team involved. After that he joined Task Force Dagger for a MIA dive off the coast of Saipan, attempting to recover the remains of WWII Service Members.

On top of the stories of adventure, this may be the funniest episode to date. The boys somehow get on the topic of changing the Virginia flag to include not one, but two respectable breasts. Yep.

If you need a laugh, this one is for you!

0:00-6:25    Introduction

6:25-20:13    Last Podcast Opened Doors and Helped Me Heal

20:13-32:55    How Do We Cope with Not Meeting Our Own Expectations?

32:55-53:49    MEDEVAC Podcast, 7x Challenge

53:49-1:08:45    MIA diving off the coast of Saipan

1:08:45-1:19:39    Getting Through Failures

1:19:39-1:32:00    Leaving Your Mark

1:32:00-1:57:12    Imposter Syndrome

1:57:12-2:01:35    2023 Hero Games

2:01:35-2:06:08    Changing the Virginia Flag
2:06:08 Closing   
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In this episode, JD and Willie sit down with Bad Ronald, the man who made the man behind Hero Games Charity. This is not your typical episode.

If you're struggling to find your purpose, this episode is for you. Enjoy!

0:00-6:52    Introduction
6:52-28:05    Growing Up in the 60’s-‘70s
28:05-41:35    Doing Extra
41:35-53:49    Nails in Tires
53:49-1:08:45    Faith
1:08:45-1:14:48    Getting Through Failures
1:14:48-1:25:15    Snow Cones and Butt Whoopins’
1:25:15-1:32:00    Girlfriends, Cops, and Grace
1:32:00-1:43:47    Watching Your Son Go To War
1:43:47- 2:05:14   Not Quitting/Selflessness
2:05:14- 2:08:46   What Makes a Good Man?
2:08:46-2:13:15    Confidence in Who You Are
2:13:15-2:30:47    How to be Extraordinary without an Extraordinary Title
2:30:47 Closing   
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In this episode, JD and Willie sit down with former 1/75 Ranger, Logan Lewis, to discuss life in the Ranger Regiment, the tragic death of his Squad Leader, SSG Kevin Pape, Ranger Indoc, and the mission of his organization, Black Flag Nation. Buckle up, suckaz!
0:00-2:25    Introduction
2:25-7:05    Baby Lou/Joining the Army
7:05-45:09    Haters and Supporters
45:09-1:10:26    Life in the 75th Ranger Regiment
1:10:26-1:21:20    War Stories (Suicide Vest Man and Peek-a-Boo) 
1:21:20-1:43:13    Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) / Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP)
1:43:13-2:03:07    Stories of Almost Quitting
2:03:07-3:07:25    SSG Kevin Pape Killed In Action
3:07:25-3:21:05    The Infamous Jolly Rancher Story    
3:21:05-3:52:19   Black Flag Mission – Train for Tomorrow’s War
3:52:19    Closeout
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In this episode, JD and Willie sit down with Kyle Crim, Business Developer at Strike Force Energy (SFE). 
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SGT Jonathan Kelly Lee Peney, a Combat Medic in 2nd Platoon, Delta Company, 1st Ranger Battalion, was Killed in Action (KIA) on June 1st, 2010 while coming to the aid of one of his wounded Rangers.

We sit down with his mother, Sue Peney, and his mentor, SFC Todd Fingerlos, to talk about the man Jon was.

This episode is full of emotion. From from the story of how Jon died, to the emotional roller coaster associated with being a Gold Star Family, we promise to make you cry.

This episode is intended to honor Jon and his sacrifice, and we hope you enjoy!
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Just a year ago Zack was blind, partially paralyzed, heavily medicated, and slowly dying. Today he sits down with JD to talk about his journey from the trenches to the mountain peaks.

Zack is a former Green Beret and DoD Contractor, and  is now the Vice President of Tactical Relief. Tactical Relief is a CBD company who is exploring non-pharmaceutical solutions to Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Anxiety.

Zack has experienced an enormous amount of adversity from being medically retired from the US Army due to epilepsy, to being hit by a car, recovering, and later nearly dying from Necrotizing Fasciitis.




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