https://simplecast.com Brave Blocks Brave Blocks is hosted by Greg Bernard, an award-winning podcaster and U.S. Army combat veteran, and features conversations with veterans, U.S. service members, military spouses, military community allies, and everyone in between. The show also reports on the latest in entertainment, pop culture, and cultural trends. Join us as we build a better society one conversation at a time. 2026 en Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:12 +0000 https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com Brave Blocks https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6b0d5fc1-d1e7-41c7-a1c2-c381aa562e88/4a38d2b5-b7b4-4ccc-be16-1cfeeecf12f6/3000x3000/brave-20blocks-20podcast-20cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com episodic Brave Blocks is hosted by Greg Bernard, an award-winning podcaster and U.S. Army combat veteran, and features conversations with veterans, U.S. service members, military spouses, military community allies, and everyone in between. The show also reports on the latest in entertainment, pop culture, and cultural trends. Join us as we build a better society one conversation at a time. Greg Bernard false https://feeds.simplecast.com/IBGRSrEB veterans, cultural trend, pop culture, military, entertainment Amplified Voices podcast@aurn.com f8692d41-188a-4ad4-af0a-7a328b1c5363 Pnuff Crunch, BTYB, and Business Tips Join us for coverage of The New York City Small Business Expo 2026 (Spring) as we interview business owners and industry experts during this fun filled episode. Tune in as we talk with Zachary Lesberg, CEO of Small Business Expo, Christine Bowns with The Honickman Companies, Dr. Juan Salinas, Founder of Pnuff Crunch, and Michael Lombardo, Founder of BTYB (Brought To You By).

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]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Dr. Juan Salinas, Michael Lombardo) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/pnuff-crunch-btyb-and-business-tips-zEQNwMf8 Join us for coverage of The New York City Small Business Expo 2026 (Spring) as we interview business owners and industry experts during this fun filled episode. Tune in as we talk with Zachary Lesberg, CEO of Small Business Expo, Christine Bowns with The Honickman Companies, Dr. Juan Salinas, Founder of Pnuff Crunch, and Michael Lombardo, Founder of BTYB (Brought To You By).

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]]> Pnuff Crunch, BTYB, and Business Tips Greg Bernard, Dr. Juan Salinas, Michael Lombardo 00:35:09 Join us for coverage of The New York City Small Business Expo 2026 (Spring) as we interview business owners and industry experts during this fun filled episode. Tune in as we talk with Zachary Lesberg, CEO of Small Business Expo, Christine Bowns with The Honickman Companies, Dr. Juan Salinas, Founder of Pnuff Crunch, and Michael Lombardo, Founder of BTYB (Brought To You By). Join us for coverage of The New York City Small Business Expo 2026 (Spring) as we interview business owners and industry experts during this fun filled episode. Tune in as we talk with Zachary Lesberg, CEO of Small Business Expo, Christine Bowns with The Honickman Companies, Dr. Juan Salinas, Founder of Pnuff Crunch, and Michael Lombardo, Founder of BTYB (Brought To You By). false full 29 a5499022-8439-49ef-9fd8-51d595726180 My Al Pacino experience, favorite military branch & founders’ journey On this episode, we finish talking with Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares his experience working with Al Pacino, which branch of the military he loves, co-founding the #22pushupchallenge, starting Team House Studios, and details about his new movie Sheepdog.

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]]> Sun, 3 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Steven Grayhm) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/my-al-pacino-experience-favorite-military-branch-founders-journey-hNp20ul9 On this episode, we finish talking with Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares his experience working with Al Pacino, which branch of the military he loves, co-founding the #22pushupchallenge, starting Team House Studios, and details about his new movie Sheepdog.

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]]> My Al Pacino experience, favorite military branch & founders’ journey Greg Bernard, Steven Grayhm 00:36:34 On this episode, we finish talking with Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares his experience working with Al Pacino, which branch of the military he loves, co-founding the #22pushupchallenge, starting Team House Studios, and details about his new movie Sheepdog. On this episode, we finish talking with Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares his experience working with Al Pacino, which branch of the military he loves, co-founding the #22pushupchallenge, starting Team House Studios, and details about his new movie Sheepdog. false full 28 77d9d4a4-d1c5-4d00-a118-de36afbedde1 From Hamlet to White Chicks to Sheepdog On this episode, we interview Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares portions of his acting journey, going from Hamlet to White Chicks, getting involved with U.S. veterans, and acting advice for beginners.

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]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Steven Grayhm) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/from-hamlet-to-white-chicks-to-sheepdog-_ylmLTkn On this episode, we interview Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares portions of his acting journey, going from Hamlet to White Chicks, getting involved with U.S. veterans, and acting advice for beginners.

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]]> From Hamlet to White Chicks to Sheepdog Greg Bernard, Steven Grayhm 00:48:31 On this episode, we interview Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares portions of his acting journey, going from Hamlet to White Chicks, getting involved with U.S. veterans, and acting advice for beginners. On this episode, we interview Steven Grayhm, an award-winning filmmaker and president of Team House Studios, as he shares portions of his acting journey, going from Hamlet to White Chicks, getting involved with U.S. veterans, and acting advice for beginners. false full 27 42ba7bef-6ed1-4547-a8ea-1473feb8164c Developing Partnerships 101: From Rocker to General On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Maj. Gen. (ret) David W. May, former adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard and Vice President of Military Partnerships for VetJobs, as he shares portions of his military journey, experience working at The Pentagon, insight into stakeholder management, tips to building a network, resources VetJobs offers, and importance of not shaking the Etch A Sketch. 

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]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, David W. May) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/developing-partnerships-101-from-rocker-to-general-TeCzciPk-NAD7l3fm On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Maj. Gen. (ret) David W. May, former adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard and Vice President of Military Partnerships for VetJobs, as he shares portions of his military journey, experience working at The Pentagon, insight into stakeholder management, tips to building a network, resources VetJobs offers, and importance of not shaking the Etch A Sketch. 

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]]> Developing Partnerships 101: From Rocker to General Greg Bernard, David W. May 00:52:31 We talk with Maj. Gen. (ret) David W. May, former adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard and Vice President of Military Partnerships for VetJobs, as he shares portions of his military journey, experience working at The Pentagon, insight into stakeholder management, tips to building a network, resources VetJobs offers, and importance of not shaking the Etch A Sketch. We talk with Maj. Gen. (ret) David W. May, former adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard and Vice President of Military Partnerships for VetJobs, as he shares portions of his military journey, experience working at The Pentagon, insight into stakeholder management, tips to building a network, resources VetJobs offers, and importance of not shaking the Etch A Sketch. military false full 26 4a1efd8d-2f1b-4557-aac2-bf4f97de256c An Aviator’s Tale: Trials, Triumphs, & Love Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Anthony Dyer, author of “Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator” and a U.S. Air Force combat veteran. Tune in as Anthony talks about the differences in USAF unit cultures, what pushed him to write his memoir, which actor he would cast to be in the movie (Leo versus Ben), the uniqueness of the two wolves’ theory, and the veteran issue he would like to see addressed today.

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]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Anthony Dyer) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/aviators-tale-trials-triumphs-love-CmAsOegc Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Anthony Dyer, author of “Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator” and a U.S. Air Force combat veteran. Tune in as Anthony talks about the differences in USAF unit cultures, what pushed him to write his memoir, which actor he would cast to be in the movie (Leo versus Ben), the uniqueness of the two wolves’ theory, and the veteran issue he would like to see addressed today.

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]]> An Aviator’s Tale: Trials, Triumphs, & Love Greg Bernard, Anthony Dyer 00:38:03 We talk with Anthony Dyer, author of “Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator” and a U.S. Air Force combat veteran. We talk with Anthony Dyer, author of “Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator” and a U.S. Air Force combat veteran. author, usaf, air force, veteran false full 25 750d061b-5eca-4b81-a661-5ec68e3d59e3 Tell It Like It Is: The raw tale of a military spouse On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Allison Burton, a writer and military spouse about her journey, how utilizing military family readiness groups can sharpen hard skills, C-suite relationship development tips, which female comedian should voice her audiobook, and the importance of telling it like it is for those that support military households.

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]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Allison Burton) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/tell-it-like-it-is-the-raw-tale-of-a-military-spouse-f8gj07bO On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Allison Burton, a writer and military spouse about her journey, how utilizing military family readiness groups can sharpen hard skills, C-suite relationship development tips, which female comedian should voice her audiobook, and the importance of telling it like it is for those that support military households.

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]]> Tell It Like It Is: The raw tale of a military spouse Greg Bernard, Allison Burton 00:39:29 We talk with Allison Burton, a writer and military spouse about her journey, how utilizing military family readiness groups can sharpen hard skills, C-suite relationship development tips, which female comedian should voice her audiobook, and the importance of telling it like it is for those that support military households. We talk with Allison Burton, a writer and military spouse about her journey, how utilizing military family readiness groups can sharpen hard skills, C-suite relationship development tips, which female comedian should voice her audiobook, and the importance of telling it like it is for those that support military households. false full 24 ad36e465-be21-4622-9b6e-03828c40b4f3 Codename Shadow One, From a Mechanic to a Special Agent On this episode, we talk with Derrick M. Jackson, author of the novel “Shadow One” and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Take a listen as Derrick shares portions of his military journey, the change in military culture after 9/11, why Kanye West’s “The College Dropout” is the soundtrack to his life, and insight into his book.

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]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Derrick M. Jackson) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/codename-shadow-one-from-a-mechanic-to-a-special-agent-Mh8JvyIA On this episode, we talk with Derrick M. Jackson, author of the novel “Shadow One” and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Take a listen as Derrick shares portions of his military journey, the change in military culture after 9/11, why Kanye West’s “The College Dropout” is the soundtrack to his life, and insight into his book.

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]]> Codename Shadow One, From a Mechanic to a Special Agent Greg Bernard, Derrick M. Jackson 00:40:26 On this episode, we talk with Derrick M. Jackson, author of the novel “Shadow One” and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Take a listen as Derrick shares portions of his military journey, the change in military culture after 9/11, why Kanye West’s “The College Dropout” is the soundtrack to his life, and insight into his book. On this episode, we talk with Derrick M. Jackson, author of the novel “Shadow One” and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Take a listen as Derrick shares portions of his military journey, the change in military culture after 9/11, why Kanye West’s “The College Dropout” is the soundtrack to his life, and insight into his book. false full 23 bd003a44-02f4-4fbc-9fe9-70b20c4eb8b5 Proving That You’re More Than Good Enough, A Founder’s Tale Join us as we talk with Andrew Arbogast, Founder of Arbo’s Cheese Dip and a U.S. Army combat veteran, as he shares portions of his college ROTC story, military history, the moment in his life that pushed him to start his own business, which celebrity would he like to play him in a movie, and one of the greatest accomplishments in his life.

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]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Andrew Arbogast) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/proving-that-youre-more-than-good-enough-a-founders-tale-UmJO_MKf Join us as we talk with Andrew Arbogast, Founder of Arbo’s Cheese Dip and a U.S. Army combat veteran, as he shares portions of his college ROTC story, military history, the moment in his life that pushed him to start his own business, which celebrity would he like to play him in a movie, and one of the greatest accomplishments in his life.

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]]> Proving That You’re More Than Good Enough, A Founder’s Tale Greg Bernard, Andrew Arbogast 00:42:32 Join us as we talk with Andrew Arbogast, Founder of Arbo’s Cheese Dip and a U.S. Army combat veteran, as he shares portions of his college ROTC story, military history, the moment in his life that pushed him to start his own business, which celebrity would he like to play him in a movie, and one of the greatest accomplishments in his life. Join us as we talk with Andrew Arbogast, Founder of Arbo’s Cheese Dip and a U.S. Army combat veteran, as he shares portions of his college ROTC story, military history, the moment in his life that pushed him to start his own business, which celebrity would he like to play him in a movie, and one of the greatest accomplishments in his life. military, entrepreneurship, arbo’s cheese dip false full 22 c59729fa-e727-4642-b962-2f0cbd670f35 The Rise, Fall, and Rise of A Muse On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Amuse, an entertainer, comedian, social media influencer, and U.S. Army veteran. Tune in as she shares portions of her military history, the journey from being a trailblazing military influencer to entrepreneurship, her celebrity crush, and worst advice she’s ever received during her military career.

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]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rise-fall-and-rise-of-a-muse-hOe3tcBw On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Amuse, an entertainer, comedian, social media influencer, and U.S. Army veteran. Tune in as she shares portions of her military history, the journey from being a trailblazing military influencer to entrepreneurship, her celebrity crush, and worst advice she’s ever received during her military career.

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]]> The Rise, Fall, and Rise of A Muse Greg Bernard 00:40:53 On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Amuse, an entertainer, comedian, social media influencer, and U.S. Army veteran. Tune in as she shares portions of her military history, the journey from being a trailblazing military influencer to entrepreneurship, her celebrity crush, and worst advice she’s ever received during her military career. On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Amuse, an entertainer, comedian, social media influencer, and U.S. Army veteran. Tune in as she shares portions of her military history, the journey from being a trailblazing military influencer to entrepreneurship, her celebrity crush, and worst advice she’s ever received during her military career. military, entrepreneurship false full 21 8c348a2b-d303-427a-a5ec-436bca903868 The Ambitious Military Spouse Tune in as we talk with Reyna Worthy, Founder of “The Desk of a Navy Wife” and military spouse as she shares portions of her entrepreneurial journey, tips on navigating the military spouse space, the current challenges military families face, and which Wale song best describes her experiences so far.

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]]> Sun, 1 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Reyna Worthy, Greg Bernard) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ambitious-military-spouse-NdoxLeWH Tune in as we talk with Reyna Worthy, Founder of “The Desk of a Navy Wife” and military spouse as she shares portions of her entrepreneurial journey, tips on navigating the military spouse space, the current challenges military families face, and which Wale song best describes her experiences so far.

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]]> The Ambitious Military Spouse Reyna Worthy, Greg Bernard 00:39:02 Tune in as we talk with Reyna Worthy, Founder of “The Desk of a Navy Wife” and military spouse as she shares portions of her entrepreneurial journey, tips on navigating the military spouse space, the current challenges military families face, and which Wale song best describes her experiences so far. Tune in as we talk with Reyna Worthy, Founder of “The Desk of a Navy Wife” and military spouse as she shares portions of her entrepreneurial journey, tips on navigating the military spouse space, the current challenges military families face, and which Wale song best describes her experiences so far. military, marriage false full 20 9d361545-2d62-4fc8-aa4e-9cdc0cba21e3 Becoming a Founder in The Cross-Partisan Political Arena Join us as we talk with Eric Bronner, Founder of Veterans For All Voters and a U.S. Navy veteran, as he shares portions of his military journey, the need for more cross-partisan political action nationwide, the challenge of tackling America's "Primary Problem," and his mission of making politics less toxic.

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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:48:42 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Eric Bronner) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/becoming-a-founder-in-the-cross-partisan-political-arena-e8Z04rdG Join us as we talk with Eric Bronner, Founder of Veterans For All Voters and a U.S. Navy veteran, as he shares portions of his military journey, the need for more cross-partisan political action nationwide, the challenge of tackling America's "Primary Problem," and his mission of making politics less toxic.

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]]> Becoming a Founder in The Cross-Partisan Political Arena Eric Bronner 00:45:25 Join us as we talk with Eric Bronner, Founder of Veterans For All Voters and a U.S. Navy veteran, as he shares portions of his military journey, the need for more cross-partisan political action nationwide, the challenge of tackling America's "Primary Problem," and his mission of making politics less toxic. Join us as we talk with Eric Bronner, Founder of Veterans For All Voters and a U.S. Navy veteran, as he shares portions of his military journey, the need for more cross-partisan political action nationwide, the challenge of tackling America's "Primary Problem," and his mission of making politics less toxic. military false full 19 af45bed1-feaa-4caa-9428-ecc94a2a978a Shaping Society by Preserving History Shaping Society by Preserving History

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Daniel Tobias Flint, a professional historian, about his U.S. Marine Corps journey, tips on being an effective educator, how AI can be used as a learning tool, and the importance of cultural responsibility.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:13:21 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/shaping-society-by-preserving-history-ZDbYhwzS Shaping Society by Preserving History

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Daniel Tobias Flint, a professional historian, about his U.S. Marine Corps journey, tips on being an effective educator, how AI can be used as a learning tool, and the importance of cultural responsibility.

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]]> Shaping Society by Preserving History Amplified Voices 00:38:58 We talk with Daniel Tobias Flint, a professional historian, about his U.S. Marine Corps journey, tips on being an effective educator, how AI can be used as a learning tool, and the importance of cult We talk with Daniel Tobias Flint, a professional historian, about his U.S. Marine Corps journey, tips on being an effective educator, how AI can be used as a learning tool, and the importance of cult false full 18 3d57d629-c103-49b9-b81a-5a0e9437d5b4 The Pity Party, The Stage, and The App The Pity Party, The Stage, and The App

On this episode of Brave Blocks, we converse with Jon Laster, a former comedian and Founder of Blapp, as he shares his journey from the comedy stage to starting a nationwide used app. Listen in as Jon provides insight into the entertainment & technology industries, the power of social responsibility, and shares his craziest celebrity story.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:10:49 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pity-party-the-stage-and-the-app-S4aTK9by The Pity Party, The Stage, and The App

On this episode of Brave Blocks, we converse with Jon Laster, a former comedian and Founder of Blapp, as he shares his journey from the comedy stage to starting a nationwide used app. Listen in as Jon provides insight into the entertainment & technology industries, the power of social responsibility, and shares his craziest celebrity story.

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]]> The Pity Party, The Stage, and The App Amplified Voices 00:44:58 On this episode of Brave Blocks, we converse with Jon Laster, a former comedian and Founder of Blapp, as he shares his journey from the comedy stage to starting a nationwide used app. Listen in as Jon provides insight into the entertainment & technology industries, the power of social responsibility, and shares his craziest celebrity story. On this episode of Brave Blocks, we converse with Jon Laster, a former comedian and Founder of Blapp, as he shares his journey from the comedy stage to starting a nationwide used app. Listen in as Jon provides insight into the entertainment & technology industries, the power of social responsibility, and shares his craziest celebrity story. false full 17 3b911259-3c3d-4cd9-801a-a6de006b5046 An Information Buffet for Travelers An Information Buffet for Travelers

  • Prepare to feast on this informational buffet episode of Brave Blocks, as we cover the 5th Annual New York Travel and Adventure Show. Get your notebook out as we talk with Carl Siegmund, a community relations officer with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Passport Services, Karin Aaron, President and CEO of The Green Book Experience, John Cortese, Founder and CEO of Tripiamo, and Pauline Frommer, President of FrommerMedia LLC and host of The Frommer's Travel Show (Podcast).

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:08:45 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/an-information-buffet-for-travelers-iWTieUpn An Information Buffet for Travelers

  • Prepare to feast on this informational buffet episode of Brave Blocks, as we cover the 5th Annual New York Travel and Adventure Show. Get your notebook out as we talk with Carl Siegmund, a community relations officer with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Passport Services, Karin Aaron, President and CEO of The Green Book Experience, John Cortese, Founder and CEO of Tripiamo, and Pauline Frommer, President of FrommerMedia LLC and host of The Frommer's Travel Show (Podcast).

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]]> An Information Buffet for Travelers Amplified Voices 00:32:17 Prepare to feast on this informational buffet episode of Brave Blocks, as we cover the 5th Annual New York Travel and Adventure Show. Get your notebook out as we talk with Carl Siegmund, a community relations officer with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Passport Services, Karin Aaron, President and CEO of The Green Book Experience, John Cortese, Founder and CEO of Tripiamo, and Pauline Frommer, President of FrommerMedia LLC and host of The Frommer's Travel Show (Podcast). Prepare to feast on this informational buffet episode of Brave Blocks, as we cover the 5th Annual New York Travel and Adventure Show. Get your notebook out as we talk with Carl Siegmund, a community relations officer with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Passport Services, Karin Aaron, President and CEO of The Green Book Experience, John Cortese, Founder and CEO of Tripiamo, and Pauline Frommer, President of FrommerMedia LLC and host of The Frommer's Travel Show (Podcast). false full 16 187689fe-1a4a-48de-9858-82c02fdfb598 Coaching Future Authors in Today's World Coaching Future Authors in Today's World

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Brunella Costagliola, author, CEO of The Military Editor Agency, and a former military spouse, as she shares portions of her journey as an editor, journalist, military spouse, and CEO. Listen to Brunella as she shares how she found her purpose in helping others publish their works, style of coaching individuals in the literary space, and how to become a good ghostwriter.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:03:47 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/coaching-future-authors-in-todays-world-GWtOIfNe Coaching Future Authors in Today's World

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Brunella Costagliola, author, CEO of The Military Editor Agency, and a former military spouse, as she shares portions of her journey as an editor, journalist, military spouse, and CEO. Listen to Brunella as she shares how she found her purpose in helping others publish their works, style of coaching individuals in the literary space, and how to become a good ghostwriter.

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]]> Coaching Future Authors in Today's World Amplified Voices 00:44:43 Brunella Costagliola, author, CEO of The Military Editor Agency, and a former military spouse, shares portions of her journey as an editor, journalist, military spouse, and CEO. Listen to Brunella as she shares how she found her purpose in helping others publish their works, style of coaching individuals in the literary space, and how to become a good ghostwriter. Brunella Costagliola, author, CEO of The Military Editor Agency, and a former military spouse, shares portions of her journey as an editor, journalist, military spouse, and CEO. Listen to Brunella as she shares how she found her purpose in helping others publish their works, style of coaching individuals in the literary space, and how to become a good ghostwriter. false full 15 c9320268-de1d-45cd-83e6-08a9d66d7338 Simplicity In the Chaos of Entrepreneurship Simplicity In the Chaos of Entrepreneurship

  • Join us as we talk with Charlynda Scales, an entrepreneur, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran, as she shares her military journey, experience as the founder of a business, road to releasing her book "Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline," and insight into surviving entrepreneurship.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 18:01:44 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/simplicity-in-the-chaos-of-entrepreneurship-zcbv7ttq Simplicity In the Chaos of Entrepreneurship

  • Join us as we talk with Charlynda Scales, an entrepreneur, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran, as she shares her military journey, experience as the founder of a business, road to releasing her book "Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline," and insight into surviving entrepreneurship.

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]]> Simplicity In the Chaos of Entrepreneurship Amplified Voices 00:38:22 Charlynda Scales, an entrepreneur, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran, shares her military journey, experience as the founder of a business, road to releasing her book "Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline," and insight into surviving entrepreneurship. Charlynda Scales, an entrepreneur, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran, shares her military journey, experience as the founder of a business, road to releasing her book "Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline," and insight into surviving entrepreneurship. false full 14 aa07ee57-a22c-49ac-ae62-099becf7288b Securing and Shaping the Veteran Narrative Securing and Shaping the Veteran Narrative

  • Joe Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veteran (The MV Awards), talks about his military journey, entrepreneurial experience, and the ultimate decision to help mold the narrative surrounding veterans.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:58:43 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/securing-and-shaping-the-veteran-narrative-7O6_4Yk_ Securing and Shaping the Veteran Narrative

  • Joe Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veteran (The MV Awards), talks about his military journey, entrepreneurial experience, and the ultimate decision to help mold the narrative surrounding veterans.

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]]> Securing and Shaping the Veteran Narrative Amplified Voices 00:42:27 Joe Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veteran (The MV Awards), talks about his military journey, entrepreneurial experience, and the ultimate decision to help mold the narrative surrounding veterans. Joe Ramirez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the National Entertainment Awards Academy for Military & Veteran (The MV Awards), talks about his military journey, entrepreneurial experience, and the ultimate decision to help mold the narrative surrounding veterans. false full 13 957a9f5d-215b-4f31-a312-d46b947144bf Transforming Military Service into Millions Transforming Military Service into Millions

  • Join us as we talk with J. Alexander Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran, Co-Founder of FUBU, and CEO of For Us By Us Network, as he shares portions of his military history, the call up to Desert Storm, the start of his journey into fashion, and tips for today's entrepreneurs.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:58:13 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/transforming-military-service-into-millions-_Lxj6dKm Transforming Military Service into Millions

  • Join us as we talk with J. Alexander Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran, Co-Founder of FUBU, and CEO of For Us By Us Network, as he shares portions of his military history, the call up to Desert Storm, the start of his journey into fashion, and tips for today's entrepreneurs.

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]]> Transforming Military Service into Millions Amplified Voices 00:47:17 Join us as we talk with J. Alexander Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran, Co-Founder of FUBU, and CEO of For Us By Us Network, as he shares portions of his military history, the call up to Desert Storm, the start of his journey into fashion, and tips for today's entrepreneurs. Join us as we talk with J. Alexander Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran, Co-Founder of FUBU, and CEO of For Us By Us Network, as he shares portions of his military history, the call up to Desert Storm, the start of his journey into fashion, and tips for today's entrepreneurs. false full 12 69736a1d-6e80-4efc-8846-222edd3fe95a Leading The Charge for Military Athletes Leading The Charge for Military Athletes

  • Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Michael Meyers II, commissioner of the Military Basketball Association and a U.S. Army combat veteran, about his journey from wearing the uniform to leading the charge for military athletes. Listen as Michael shares portions of his military history, how he transformed passion into purpose, and why people should be tuning in to Military Basketball Association games.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:54:44 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/leading-the-charge-for-military-athletes-wbYaMyJ8 Leading The Charge for Military Athletes

  • Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Michael Meyers II, commissioner of the Military Basketball Association and a U.S. Army combat veteran, about his journey from wearing the uniform to leading the charge for military athletes. Listen as Michael shares portions of his military history, how he transformed passion into purpose, and why people should be tuning in to Military Basketball Association games.

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]]> Leading The Charge for Military Athletes Amplified Voices 00:43:04 Michael Meyers II, commissioner of the Military Basketball Association and a U.S. Army combat veteran, talks about his journey from wearing the uniform to leading the charge for military athletes. Listen as Michael shares portions of his military history, how he transformed passion into purpose, and why people should be tuning in to Military Basketball Association games. Michael Meyers II, commissioner of the Military Basketball Association and a U.S. Army combat veteran, talks about his journey from wearing the uniform to leading the charge for military athletes. Listen as Michael shares portions of his military history, how he transformed passion into purpose, and why people should be tuning in to Military Basketball Association games. false full 10 9f8cdd1b-1b71-4516-abd7-86a101edd4b9 Fulfillment of Service Through Technology Fulfillment of Service Through Technology

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Tommy Davidson, a former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and CEO of Davidson Technology Solutions, as he shares portions of his military history, the technology boom in the 90s within the military, meeting President Clinton, and how to mitigate "bad algorithms" in today's society.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:54:34 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/fulfillment-of-service-through-technology-LNXweBUz Fulfillment of Service Through Technology

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk with Tommy Davidson, a former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and CEO of Davidson Technology Solutions, as he shares portions of his military history, the technology boom in the 90s within the military, meeting President Clinton, and how to mitigate "bad algorithms" in today's society.

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]]> Fulfillment of Service Through Technology Amplified Voices 00:47:48 Tommy Davidson, a former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and CEO of Davidson Technology Solutions, shares portions of his military history, the technology boom in the 90s within the military, meeting President Clinton, and how to mitigate "bad algorithms" in today's society. Tommy Davidson, a former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and CEO of Davidson Technology Solutions, shares portions of his military history, the technology boom in the 90s within the military, meeting President Clinton, and how to mitigate "bad algorithms" in today's society. false full 11 86f41b5e-978d-4432-8dc5-1a6ec3116b40 Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service

  • Tune in to this episode of Brave Blocks where we talk with Steve Weintraub, chief strategy officer for Veteran Tickets Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Listen as Steve shares portions of his military journey, the foundation of being a leader, and insights on adopting a strategic mindset.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:52:24 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Amplified Voices) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/adopting-a-strategic-mindset-during-service-03eraYZy Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service

  • Tune in to this episode of Brave Blocks where we talk with Steve Weintraub, chief strategy officer for Veteran Tickets Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Listen as Steve shares portions of his military journey, the foundation of being a leader, and insights on adopting a strategic mindset.

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]]> Adopting A Strategic Mindset During Service Amplified Voices 00:45:18 Tune in to this episode of Brave Blocks where we talk with Steve Weintraub, chief strategy officer for Veteran Tickets Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Listen as Steve shares portions of his military journey, the foundation of being a leader, and insights on adopting a strategic mindset. Tune in to this episode of Brave Blocks where we talk with Steve Weintraub, chief strategy officer for Veteran Tickets Foundation and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Listen as Steve shares portions of his military journey, the foundation of being a leader, and insights on adopting a strategic mindset. false full 9 66af723b-4623-4eba-9384-68bbdb3af354 R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More

  • Welcome to a "vault episode" of Brave Blocks featuring military family member's American R&B singer Lloyd, former NBA Basketball Player Joe Smith, and Film Director Jay Olivia. We also catch up with Paramount’s Seal Team Actor Raffi Barsoumian and U.S. Army veteran and CEO of BlerdCon, Hilton George.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:48:35 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Raffi Barsoumian, Jay Olivia, Joe Smith, Greg Bernard, Hilton George) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/rb-singer-llyod-nba-veteran-joe-smith-film-director-jay-olivia-more-7sFTae4G R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More

  • Welcome to a "vault episode" of Brave Blocks featuring military family member's American R&B singer Lloyd, former NBA Basketball Player Joe Smith, and Film Director Jay Olivia. We also catch up with Paramount’s Seal Team Actor Raffi Barsoumian and U.S. Army veteran and CEO of BlerdCon, Hilton George.

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]]> R&B Singer Llyod, NBA Veteran Joe Smith, Film Director Jay Olivia & More Raffi Barsoumian, Jay Olivia, Joe Smith, Greg Bernard, Hilton George 00:32:36 Welcome to a "Vault Episode" of Brave Blocks featuring military family member's American R&B singer Lloyd, former NBA Basketball Player Joe Smith, and Film Director Jay Olivia. We also catch up with Paramount’s Seal Team Actor Raffi Barsoumian and U.S. Army veteran and CEO of BlerdCon, Hilton George. Welcome to a "Vault Episode" of Brave Blocks featuring military family member's American R&B singer Lloyd, former NBA Basketball Player Joe Smith, and Film Director Jay Olivia. We also catch up with Paramount’s Seal Team Actor Raffi Barsoumian and U.S. Army veteran and CEO of BlerdCon, Hilton George. tv, entertainment, movies, film false full 8 2c57ba8c-fec3-4887-937c-a4b4e953ce62 Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy

  • Welcome to another episode of Brave Blocks where we build a better society one conversation at a time. On this episode, we talk with Betty Diaz, CEO of B25 Management, about her military family ties, veteran advocacy, the importance of authenticity, and turrning trauma into purpose.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:47:53 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Betty Diaz, Greg Bernard) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/authenticity-in-veteran-advocacy-Ox6LrKwG Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy

  • Welcome to another episode of Brave Blocks where we build a better society one conversation at a time. On this episode, we talk with Betty Diaz, CEO of B25 Management, about her military family ties, veteran advocacy, the importance of authenticity, and turrning trauma into purpose.

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]]> Authenticity In Veteran Advocacy Betty Diaz, Greg Bernard 00:53:22 Betty Diaz, CEO of B25 Management, talks about her military family ties, veteran advocacy, the importance of authenticity, and turrning trauma into purpose. Betty Diaz, CEO of B25 Management, talks about her military family ties, veteran advocacy, the importance of authenticity, and turrning trauma into purpose. false full 6 eeeb4324-b2b2-43d0-8588-ea3253b3417a From Boxing to Amplifying Positive Behaviors From Boxing to Amplifying Positive Behaviors

  • Join us for this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Boyd Melson, a U.S. Army veteran and former professional boxer turned mindset coach, as he shares portions of his military experience, boxing journey, and insight into how individuals can shift their mindset in pursuit of positive self-development.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:42:08 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Boyd Melson) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/from-boxing-to-amplifying-positive-behaviors-xEdmAyPM From Boxing to Amplifying Positive Behaviors

  • Join us for this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Boyd Melson, a U.S. Army veteran and former professional boxer turned mindset coach, as he shares portions of his military experience, boxing journey, and insight into how individuals can shift their mindset in pursuit of positive self-development.

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]]> From Boxing to Amplifying Positive Behaviors Greg Bernard, Boyd Melson 00:55:25 false full 7 f35bd1cb-84e7-402a-8352-5c549a9ae89b From Homeless Veteran to Soap Opera Star From Homeless Veteran to Soap Opera Star

  • On this episode, we talk with Maurice P. Kerry, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran turned Director and Actor. Take a listen as Maurice shares portions of his military journey and takes us from Iraq to the set of CBS's Beyond The Gates.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:33:33 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Maurice P. Kerry) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/from-homeless-veteran-to-soap-opera-star-OgY_XJEy From Homeless Veteran to Soap Opera Star

  • On this episode, we talk with Maurice P. Kerry, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran turned Director and Actor. Take a listen as Maurice shares portions of his military journey and takes us from Iraq to the set of CBS's Beyond The Gates.

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]]> From Homeless Veteran to Soap Opera Star Greg Bernard, Maurice P. Kerry 00:27:35 We talk with Maurice P. Kerry, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran turned Director and Actor. Take a listen as Maurice shares portions of his military journey and takes us from Iraq to the set of CBS's Beyond The Gates. We talk with Maurice P. Kerry, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran turned Director and Actor. Take a listen as Maurice shares portions of his military journey and takes us from Iraq to the set of CBS's Beyond The Gates. false full 5 ce044d9e-d57c-4d10-9a5d-30570537a58b NYC Veterans Day Parade 2025 with Stephen Peck & CreatiVets NYC Veterans Day Parade 2025 with Stephen Peck & CreatiVets

  • Listen to the sounds of America's largest Veterans Day Parade and check out our exclusive interviews with Christopher Roberts, a songwriter with CreatiVets, and Stephen Peck, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former CEO of U.S. Vets

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 17:28:08 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Christopher Roberts, Gerg Bernard, Stephen Peck) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/nyc-veterans-day-parade-2025-with-stephen-peck-creativets-tuX4MEkH NYC Veterans Day Parade 2025 with Stephen Peck & CreatiVets

  • Listen to the sounds of America's largest Veterans Day Parade and check out our exclusive interviews with Christopher Roberts, a songwriter with CreatiVets, and Stephen Peck, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former CEO of U.S. Vets

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]]> NYC Veterans Day Parade 2025 with Stephen Peck & CreatiVets Christopher Roberts, Gerg Bernard, Stephen Peck 00:18:08 Listen to the sounds of America's largest Veterans Day Parade and check out our exclusive interviews with Christopher Roberts, a songwriter with CreatiVets, and Stephen Peck, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former CEO of U.S. Vets Listen to the sounds of America's largest Veterans Day Parade and check out our exclusive interviews with Christopher Roberts, a songwriter with CreatiVets, and Stephen Peck, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former CEO of U.S. Vets false full 4 e0ad1e1e-83cb-40d5-8449-42237b2384e3 The Most Patriotic DJ EVER The Most Patriotic DJ EVER

  • Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Christian P aka DJ Perkaset, a U.S. Army veteran, about his journey into the military and how it helped him realize his dream of treating people's bodies with music.

 

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:49:30 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, DJ Perkaset) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-most-patriotic-dj-jG644jxH The Most Patriotic DJ EVER

  • Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Christian P aka DJ Perkaset, a U.S. Army veteran, about his journey into the military and how it helped him realize his dream of treating people's bodies with music.

 

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]]> The Most Patriotic DJ EVER Greg Bernard, DJ Perkaset 00:24:34 Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Christian P aka DJ Perkaset, a U.S. Army veteran, about his journey into the military and how it helped him realize his dream of treating people's bodies with music. Check out this episode of Brave Blocks as we talk with Christian P aka DJ Perkaset, a U.S. Army veteran, about his journey into the military and how it helped him realize his dream of treating people's bodies with music. entertainment, careers, career success, music false full 3 ffc048f7-1c41-4029-b4de-61f3160b341f NYCC Recap with cast members of "Passenger" and "Lumina" NYCC Recap with cast members of "Passenger" and "Lumina"

  • Live from New York Comic Con, on this episode of Brave Blocks we catch up with cast members of britbox's "Passenger" in Wunmi Mosaku and Barry Sloane. Afterwards, we chat with cast members of the sci-fi movie "Lumina" in Sidney Nicole Brooks (a military spouse) and Ken Lawson (a military child).

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:45:56 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Greg Bernard, Barry Sloane, Sidney Nicole Brooks) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/nycc-recap-with-cast-members-of-passenger-and-lumina-qVon8zjZ NYCC Recap with cast members of "Passenger" and "Lumina"

  • Live from New York Comic Con, on this episode of Brave Blocks we catch up with cast members of britbox's "Passenger" in Wunmi Mosaku and Barry Sloane. Afterwards, we chat with cast members of the sci-fi movie "Lumina" in Sidney Nicole Brooks (a military spouse) and Ken Lawson (a military child).

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]]> NYCC Recap with cast members of "Passenger" and "Lumina" Greg Bernard, Barry Sloane, Sidney Nicole Brooks 00:22:59 We catch up with cast members of britbox's "Passenger" in Wunmi Mosaku and Barry Sloane. Afterwards, we chat with cast members of the sci-fi movie "Lumina" in Sidney Nicole Brooks (a military spouse) and Ken Lawson (a military child). We catch up with cast members of britbox's "Passenger" in Wunmi Mosaku and Barry Sloane. Afterwards, we chat with cast members of the sci-fi movie "Lumina" in Sidney Nicole Brooks (a military spouse) and Ken Lawson (a military child). entertainment, movies, sci-fi false full 2 f5198e14-a7b0-4e3a-9dfd-af24780df23e From Iraq to Fashion Week From Iraq to Fashion Week

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk to Cyrene Renee, a U.S. Air Force combat veteran turned model and author. Listen to her journey from being stationed in Iraq to teaching aspiring models during New York Fashion Week.

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]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:35:58 +0000 podcast@aurn.com (Cyrene Renee, Greg Bernard) https://brave-blocks.simplecast.com/episodes/from-iraq-to-fashion-week-k6A0Fkhd From Iraq to Fashion Week

  • On this episode of Brave Blocks, we talk to Cyrene Renee, a U.S. Air Force combat veteran turned model and author. Listen to her journey from being stationed in Iraq to teaching aspiring models during New York Fashion Week.

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]]> From Iraq to Fashion Week Cyrene Renee, Greg Bernard 00:22:04 We talk to Cyrene Renee, a U.S. Air Force combat veteran turned model and author. Listen to her journey from being stationed in Iraq to teaching aspiring models during New York Fashion Week. We talk to Cyrene Renee, a U.S. Air Force combat veteran turned model and author. Listen to her journey from being stationed in Iraq to teaching aspiring models during New York Fashion Week. false full 1