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Being a human in the modern world is like living in a house on fire in the middle of a minefield, but that doesn’t mean we should all just sit inside and doom scroll our lives away. The Surf and Turf Show features two retired prior enlisted special operations officers turned writers—Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Dan Pace and Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Adam Karaoguz. Join them as they explore how to make sense of and navigate the Turbulent Twenties. Parenting, masculinity, marriage, fitness, finance and more—nothing’s off limits—and they address it all with candor and humor.

  1. JUN 27

    Bombing Iran: Are we living in a post-Franz Ferdinand world?

    The dynamic duo unpack the current situation in the Middle East. They explore the implications of what's going on and what might happen next. Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ ) Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Pace/e/B0CTTN49VD/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ Adam Karaoguz: Substack (https://adamkaraoguz.substack.com/): Website (https://www.adamkaraoguz.com/): Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/valormedianetwork

    1h 8m

  2. JUN 21

    Megan Moroney, Door Dash, Iran, and Protests

    Peter Turchin books referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Peter-Turchin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3APeter%2BTurchin Joe Abercrombie Age of Madness Trilogy: https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/The_Age_of_Madness_Trilogy Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ ) Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Pace/e/B0CTTN49VD/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ Adam Karaoguz: Substack (https://adamkaraoguz.substack.com/): Website (https://www.adamkaraoguz.com/):

    1h 10m

  3. JUN 13

    Memory, Trust, Frank Frazetta and War Stories

    Dan and Adam talk the fallibility of memory, trust within military units, the joy of Frank Frazetta's fantasy artwork, and a few war stories. Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ ) Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Pace/e/B0CTTN49VD/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ Adam Karaoguz: Substack (https://adamkaraoguz.substack.com/): Website (https://www.adamkaraoguz.com/):

    59 min

  4. JUN 6

    TRIBE Review: War, Brotherhood & The Collapse of Belonging

    Dan and Adam dive into Tribe by Sebastian Junger, a book that challenges everything we think we know about community, belonging, and why modern life leaves so many feeling lost. From combat veterans to cubicle workers, Tribe reveals a hidden truth: we’re wired for connection, struggle, and meaning — not isolation and ease. Dan Pace: Profile and publication history (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ ) Amazon author page (https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Pace/e/B0CTTN49VD/ref=aufs_dp_fta_an_dsk) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pace-7924465b/ Adam Karaoguz: Substack (https://adamkaraoguz.substack.com/): Website (https://www.adamkaraoguz.com/):

    1h 7m

  5. MAY 30

    Dan and Adam discuss social risks in the final installment of their Risk series | Surf ‘N Turf

    Dan and Adam talk social risk, with an intro discussing real estate, generational differences, homeschooling vs. public schools, and risks in the digital realm. Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/valormedianetwork

    1h 7m

  6. MAY 23

    Resilient, Educated, and Decisive - but not Jerks: Thoughts on Raising Mentally Healthy Kids

    How do you raise a kid that doesn’t end up being either a mental train wreck or a pretentious ass? And what are the risks you’ll encounter while you try to do it? Those are the questions Adam and Dan work through today. In the process, they cover a lot of ground, ranging from reading lists, to limiting device time, to brain chemistry. Tune in to see what they’ve got to offer.

    1h 1m

  7. MAY 23

    Raising Financially Sound Kids: How to Avoid Being a Wage Slave by Channeling Your Inner Kiyosaki

    Nobody wants to be broke and in debt, but how do you do it? Today, Adam and Dan focus on what they teach their kids to set them up for financial success in life. By leaning on the insights of Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki, the dynamic duo aim to impart the sort of habits that will enable their kids to stay out of debt, live within their means, and maximize the value of their time. Surfn'Turf on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576155650698 Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://a.co/d/ahyQySU Dave Ramsey's Show: https://youtu.be/ZfwTPskw7N8 Grasshopper on the Road: https://a.co/d/hSacJOy Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/valormedianetwork

    1h 6m

  8. MAY 16

    Assessing Physical Risk

    Dan and Adam discuss components of physical risk, starting with snorkeling in the Caribbean. They talk about how awesome helmets are, particularly inside (or outside) of tanks. They finish by discussing the importance of sports, and how sports for children has gotten out of control in the last few decades.

    58 min
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Being a human in the modern world is like living in a house on fire in the middle of a minefield, but that doesn’t mean we should all just sit inside and doom scroll our lives away. The Surf and Turf Show features two retired prior enlisted special operations officers turned writers—Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Dan Pace and Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Adam Karaoguz. Join them as they explore how to make sense of and navigate the Turbulent Twenties. Parenting, masculinity, marriage, fitness, finance and more—nothing’s off limits—and they address it all with candor and humor.

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