The Common Veterans

Season 4: Episode 14: Hobbies for Healing

What happens when the uniform comes off and the structure disappears? In Episode 14 of the Common Veterans Podcast, Kenny, Jeff, Casey, and Fred sit down for “Hobbies fo

Season 4: Episode 13: We Didn't Serve the Same War

Every Veteran served in the military. But we didn’t all serve in the same military. In Season 4, Episode 13 of the Common Veterans Podcast, the crew sits down with Vietn

Season 4: Episode 12: Strong Enough is Different Now

Season 4, Episode 12 – Strong Enough Is Different Now For a lot of Veterans, physical fitness used to come with a schedule, a formation, a PT test, and somebody making s

Season 4: Episode 11 Borrowed Confidence

Sometimes, another person sees your potential long before you can see it yourself. In Season 4, Episode 11 of the Common Veterans Podcast, the crew discusses mentorship,

Season 4: Episode 10: Tactical Networking

Networking is a mission, not a mystery. For many Veterans, the word “networking” can feel artificial, transactional, or uncomfortable. In this episode of The Common Vete

Season 4: Episode 9: The Silent Ranks

When the Calls Stop Coming Military service creates bonds unlike any other. We train together, deploy together, struggle together, and celebrate together. There is alway

Season 4: Episode 8: You Can't Say That Here

Military culture has its own language, humor, rhythm, and rules. The problem is that what makes perfect sense in uniform does not always land the same way in a civilian w

Season 4: Episode 7: Own the Damn Story

What happens when Veterans stop trying to tell the “perfect” story and start telling the honest one? In this episode of Common Veterans, the table gets practical about t

Season 4: Episode 6: The Stuff We Don't Diagnose

The Stuff We Don’t Diagnose is a conversation about the weight people carry when life does not fit neatly into a label. In this episode of Common Veterans, we sit down wi

Season 4: Episode 5: Permission to Fail

Episode 5: Permission to Fail Veterans are good at telling the version of the story that makes sense. Service. Transition. Forward movement. Progress. What often gets le

Season 4: Episode2: The Translation Lie

Introduction One of the most common pieces of advice Veterans hear during transition is simple: “Translate your MOS.” The idea sounds reasonable. Replace acronyms with

Season 4: Episode3: When the Uniform

Introduction We begin the way we always do. Host roll call. A moment to recognize the voices in the room and the stories behind them. This episode is brought to you by

Season 4: Episode 4: Civilians are Watching

Movies, television, and social media have created familiar images of Veterans — the unstoppable warrior, the haunted survivor, or the flawless patriot. While often meant

Season 4: Episode 1: That's Bullsh*t

We’re not starting Season 4 quietly. We’re not easing in with a polite “welcome back.” We’re kicking off 2026 with a full-throttle “that’s bullsh*t!” and we’re doing it t

Season 3: Episode 17 - Crossing the Generational Divide

Veterans of different eras come together to share how military life and reintegration have evolved across generations. From early conflicts to modern warfare, this episod

Season 3: Episode 16 - A Home Base

Veteran Homeless Veterans face unique housing challenges that ripple through lives and families. In Michiana, the gap between need and available, affordable units is pai

Season 3: Episode 15 - From Rations to Recipes

Episode Summary: This week, we’re talking about how Veterans transition from mess hall meals and MREs to home cooking. From field hacks and chow hall laughs to the joy of

Season 3: Episode 14 - The Battle Within

The Common Veterans – Season 3, Episode 14: The Battle Within Some battles aren’t fought on the field—they’re fought within. The Common Veterans continue their candid co

Season 3 — Episode 13: Veterans in Entrepreneurship

Hosts: Kenny Holmes, Jeff Schrock, Tony Buoscio Guest: Ty Bancroft — The Bancroft Companies In this episode we highlight Veterans who’ve built businesses and share prac

Season 3, Episode 12: Don’t Stop Believing

How Veterans can leverage military skills to build networks and navigate civilian careers. To the Veterans who never stopped believing — in themselves, in their brothers