Duty Beyond Duty

Manny Guzman
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From the streets of Chicago to the sands of foreign lands, one man has stood at the crossroads of service and sacrifice. Army Veteran, Police Sergeant, Father, Husband, Brother and Leader. Behind the badge and beyond the uniform, Manny Guzman carries a story shaped by loss, defined by purpose and fueled by a mission to uplift those who have served. He created this podcast not for fame, but for healing. For every first responder who has fought a silent war. For every veteran who has carried a hidden wound. For every family that has felt the weight of sacrifice.

  1. 20h ago

    Episode 79 Michael Sanchez – From UPS Driver to Martial Arts Entrepreneur

    From delivering packages to delivering powerful life lessons! 🥋🔥 In this episode of Duty Beyond Duty, we sit down with Michael Sanchez, owner of Ultimate Kicks Taekwondo in Chicago, to explore his inspiring journey from UPS driver to martial arts instructor and business owner. Michael shares his passion for Taekwondo, the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of discipline, and what it takes to turn a dream into reality. We dive into how martial arts builds confidence, character, respect, and leadership while empowering the next generation through mentorship and positive influence. This episode is about more than martial arts. It's about hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, believing in yourself, and having the courage to pursue your passion. 🎙️ Duty Beyond Duty – Episode 79 🥋 Guest: Michael Sanchez 🏆 Owner: Ultimate Kicks Taekwondo – Chicago From the delivery truck to the training mat, Michael Sanchez proves that success begins with discipline and determination. #DutyBeyondDuty #MichaelSanchez #UltimateKicks #Taekwondo #MartialArts #Chicago #Entrepreneurship #Motivation #Podcast

  2. Oct 19

    Episode 78 Shonie “Mr. International” Carter – The Marine, The Fighter, The Showman

    From Marine Corps discipline to MMA fame, Shonie Carter built a legacy defined by charisma and courage. In this episode of Duty Beyond Duty, host Manny Guzman sits down with the WEC Champion and UFC veteran to talk about growing up in Chicago, serving his country, surviving the fight game, and inspiring the next generation. 🌀 Featuring behind-the-scenes stories of his legendary spinning-backfist knockout, life after the Octagon, and the wisdom of a warrior who’s still fighting the good fight.

  3. Oct 12

    Episode 77 “Legacy in the Ring – Terry Martin Jr.”

    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Terry Martin Jr., son of UFC veteran Terry Martin, to explore what it means to carry a legendary name in combat sports while building his own path as a professional boxer. From growing up in Chicago with the shadow of his father’s MMA legacy, to finding his own rhythm in the ring, Terry Jr. opens up about discipline, sacrifice, family pride, and the pressure of expectations.  This episode dives into legacy, identity, and the pursuit of greatness—both inside and outside the ring.

  4. Oct 5

    Episode 76 Beyond the Badge: Juan Ignacio Gonzalez | From Marine & CPD Detective to School Board Candidate

    On this episode of Duty Beyond Duty, host Manny Guzman sits down with Juan Ignacio Gonzalez—a United States Marine Corps veteran, Chicago Police Detective, Southwest Side parent, small business owner, and candidate for the Chicago Board of Education in District 8B. Juan shares his journey from serving his country as a Marine to serving the people of Chicago as a police officer and detective. He also discusses why he opened a coffee shop in Back of the Yards and what that experience taught him about investing in neighborhoods, families, and young people. The conversation turns to education as Juan explains what motivated him to run for the Chicago Board of Education. Manny and Juan discuss school safety, housing stability, parental involvement, educational opportunities, accountability, and the importance of giving families a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their children's schools. This episode isn't only about a campaign. It's a conversation about service, leadership, fatherhood, community, and continuing to answer the call to serve in new ways. 🎙️ Guest: Juan Ignacio Gonzalez 🇺🇸 U.S. Marine Corps Veteran 🚔 Chicago Police Detective ☕ Small Business Owner 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Southwest Side Parent 🏫 Candidate – Chicago Board of Education, District 8B Duty Beyond Duty shares the stories of veterans, first responders, community leaders, athletes, and others whose commitment to service extends far beyond a uniform. #DutyBeyondDuty #JuanIgnacioGonzalez #ChicagoEducation #ChicagoSchools #District8B #ChicagoSchoolBoard #ChicagoPublicSchools #USMCVeteran #MarineVeteran #ChicagoPolice #CPD #BackOfTheYards #SouthwestSideChicago #CommunityLeadership #Education #Veterans #FirstResponders #MannyGuzman

  5. Sep 28

    Episode 75 "Eric Davis Part 2: Service, Community & Legacy”

    The conversation continues with Eric Davis in Part 2 of his incredible story on the Duty Beyond Duty Podcast. After taking us through his journey from Chicago to Amundsen High School, the University of Houston, Phi Slama Jama, professional sports, and a 26-year career with the Chicago Police Department, Eric goes deeper into the experiences that shaped the man and leader he became. We explore the story behind The Slick Boys: A Ten-Point Plan to Rescue Your Community, written with James Martin and Randy Holcomb. Eric discusses how three childhood friends who experienced life in Chicago’s public-housing communities eventually became police officers—and used their experiences to promote education, responsibility, hope, mentorship, and stronger relationships between police and the communities they serve. We also talk about Eric’s work beyond the badge, his passion for mentoring young people, his leadership with The BASE Chicago, and the lessons he has carried from basketball, policing, entertainment, and community service. This is more than a conversation about accomplishments. It’s about purpose, responsibility, giving back, and what it means to leave something behind for the next generation. Hosted by Manny Guzman This is Duty Beyond Duty — where the uniform may come off, but the commitment to serve never ends.

  6. Sep 21

    Episode 74 From the Projects to Phi Slama Jama — The Eric Davis Story - Part 1 0f 2

    From the streets of Chicago’s Cabrini Green to the NCAA Final Four, Eric Davis’s story is a master class in resilience, faith, and transformation. A former All-City basketball star from Amundsen High School, Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Houston, and captain of the legendary Phi Slama Jama team, Davis went on to play professional sports, serve 26 years as a Chicago Police Officer, and create the hit TV series New York Undercover. He’s also the author of The Slick Boys: A Ten-Point Plan to Rescue Your Community — a raw and uplifting book co-written with fellow officers and childhood friends James Martin and Randy Holcomb. Together, they turned the pain of growing up in Chicago’s toughest projects into a message of hope, leadership, and education. Now as Executive Director of The BASE Chicago and the Chicago Baseball & Education Academy (CBEA), Eric Davis continues his mission to mentor youth, build leaders, and unite communities. Hosted by Manny Guzman, this episode dives deep into the power of second chances, the value of education, and the meaning of Duty Beyond Duty. Manny Guzman, this episode dives deep into the power of second chances, the value of education, and the meaning of Duty Beyond Du

  7. Sep 14

    Episode 73 "From T.M.C. to L'Migue: The Journey Behind Ounda Studios/ Miguel Rodriguez"

    From the salsa stages of the 1990s to building a creative home in Puerto Rico, Miguel Rodríguez — L’Migue has lived several chapters in one music career. Miguel began his journey as a member of T.M.C. — The Music Club, alongside Juan Garcia, Sammy Garcia, and Miguel Ángel “Cano” Hernández. After that chapter came to an end, life brought him to Chicago for a short period of time — and during that transition, L’Migue was born. His journey continued from artist to music producer, entrepreneur, and ultimately owner of Ounda Studios in Puerto Rico. In this special Puerto Rico edition of Duty Beyond Duty, Manny sits down with L’Migue inside Ounda Studios to talk about his early salsa years, reinvention, the Chicago chapter, music production, the business behind the music, Puerto Rican culture, sacrifice, discipline, and the legacy he hopes to leave for the next generation of artists. This is a story about evolution, resilience, and what can happen when one chapter ends and another begins. 🎙️ Duty Beyond Duty Podcast 🇵🇷 Recorded on location at Ounda Studios, Puerto Rico

  8. Sep 7

    Episode 72 Season 3 We are Finally on You Tube!

    This season, we’re going bigger and deeper. For the first time, you’ll not only be able to hear the conversations — you’ll be able to watch them too. Duty Beyond Duty was created to share the stories behind the uniform, the title, and the accomplishments. We sit down with veterans, first responders, athletes, community leaders, entertainers, educators, and everyday people doing extraordinary things to talk about the experiences that shaped them. Season 3 brings new voices, powerful journeys, real conversations, some laughs, and lessons about service, sacrifice, leadership, family, loss, resilience, and purpose. After two seasons and more than 70 episodes, we’re excited to take the next step in our journey by bringing Duty Beyond Duty to YouTube.

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From the streets of Chicago to the sands of foreign lands, one man has stood at the crossroads of service and sacrifice. Army Veteran, Police Sergeant, Father, Husband, Brother and Leader. Behind the badge and beyond the uniform, Manny Guzman carries a story shaped by loss, defined by purpose and fueled by a mission to uplift those who have served. He created this podcast not for fame, but for healing. For every first responder who has fought a silent war. For every veteran who has carried a hidden wound. For every family that has felt the weight of sacrifice.

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  • Creator
    Manny Guzman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Manny Guzman
  • Show Website
    Duty Beyond Duty

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