Podcast Archives - American Warrior Radio

Mon 8/3/2026

“Sacrifice, Grief and Resilience” – Mark Murphy

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-08-09T20:40:06-07:00August 3rd, 2026|

Mark Murphy is a two-time member of the club that no one wants to join – Gold Star families. For them, EVERY day is Memorial Day. Mark’s son Shawn was a champion wrestler who wanted to serve his nation. He became a paratrooper after having to “tap out” out of special forces training due to a case of mononucleosis. Two weeks before Christmas, Shawn was deployed downrange in Iraq. Mark’s 13-year-old son Spencer came down to the basement to tell [...]

Mon 7/27/2026

“Empire of Ashes” – James M. Scott

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-08-03T07:31:42-07:00July 27th, 2026|

“Empire of Ashes; Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent Into Total War” is James M. Scott’s third book in a series about World War II in the Pacific. James is an acclaimed Pacific War historian and multiple New York Times bestselling author. His books are meticulously researched and well written. James has previously appeared on our program to discuss his books “Rampage; The Battle of Manila” and “Black Snow” about the firebombing of Japan. Empire of Ashes doesn’t focus on the [...]

Mon 7/20/2026

Law Enforcement Talk Radio – John “Jay” Wiley

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-07-20T18:51:54-07:00July 20th, 2026|

Law Enforcement Talk Radio creator and host Jay Wiley served with the Baltimore Police Department, rising to the rank of Sergeant before being medically retired due to an on duty injury. The program offers a realistic, truthful portrayal from the experiences of Law Enforcement Officers, other first responders, their families and survivors of violent crime. Law Enforcement Talk Radio is part true crime show, part cop show and a human interest show all wrapped into one. Jay shares his interesting [...]

Mon 7/6/2026

PTSD Awareness Month – Dr. Arielle Jordan

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-07-07T12:36:35-07:00July 6th, 2026|

Dr. Arielle Jordan is a licensed clinical professional counselor, Veteran, and resilience strategist who helps leaders find clarity, strength, and purpose in the face of challenge. Providing mental wellness training for Veterans and professionals in high stress professions is among her areas of specialized practice. She decided to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test just so she could skip a class period. When she graduated, she walked to the nearest recruiting office, which just so happened to be the [...]

Mon 6/29/2026

Redeployable IO – CEO & Co-Founder Ben Read

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-06-29T16:23:23-07:00June 29th, 2026|

Redeployable CEO and co-founder Ben Reid proposes that the current system for job searches is broken. This can create an even greater challenge for military personnel who are seeking to make the transition to the private sector. Redeployable was created to help address that issue. They first established the company in the United Kingdom and recently brought it “across the pond” to the United States. A recent survey showed that between twenty-seven and forty-four percent of Veterans stated that the [...]

Mon 6/22/2026

John Mollison – “AI and Impacts Upon Recording History”

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-06-23T17:01:03-07:00June 22nd, 2026|

John Mollison is an accomplished aviation artist, writer and film maker. For Mollison, history is nutritious. He interviews Veterans and draws the aircraft that were a critical part of their story. His images are stunning; displayed in galleries, museums and collections in at least fourteen countries. Mollison also has a secret – those beautiful images he produces are often an excuse for hearing and recording that hero’s story. Since April of 2026, he has interviewed approximately 185 combat aircrews and [...]

Mon 6/15/2026

John Paul DeJoria – Veteran Entrepreneur

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-06-22T06:41:41-07:00June 15th, 2026|

John Paul DeJoria served in our United States Navy. He had several jobs following his military service, including working as a janitor and selling encyclopedias door to door. After being fired for opposing his employer’s policy of testing their products on animals, DeJoria found himself homeless, living out of his car and recycling bottles to feed his son. He took out a $700 loan to start his own company, and he is now a multi-billionaire. Some of his companies include [...]

Mon 6/8/2026

“The Dangerous Shore” – Sara Vladic

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-06-15T07:33:36-07:00June 8th, 2026|

“The Dangerous Shore” is a masterful compilation by best selling author . The book describes the role of a diverse group of unknown and often unheralded people who protected the homefront during World War II. Sara’s fascination with history began when she was 13 years old and became curious about the story of the USS Indianapolis. Her book about the World War II heavy cruiser and its tragic end would become a New York times bestseller. It is considered by [...]

Mon 6/1/2026

Ayman Kafel – Leadership & Trauma in Law Enforcement

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-06-01T08:51:50-07:00June 1st, 2026|

Ayman Kafel immigrated to the US from war torn Lebanon. When our nation was attacked on 9/11, he immediately enlisted in the Army. He had several combat deployments but was forced out due to a medical discharge. He has continued his service as a police Sergeant in Massachusetts. Ayman has become a thought leader on issues of tactical health and human performance. A prolific writer, he has published more than 100 articles at the Havok Journal on topics impacting law [...]

Mon 5/25/2026

Clarence Singleton – The Heart of a Hero

Ben Buehler-Garcia2026-06-14T16:49:54-07:00May 25th, 2026|

Clarence Singleton looked the horror of war in the face three times during his life. Two of those encounters took place right here on the home front. Singleton was one of a family of eight children whose father deserted them. He often had to leave school early to work to support his family. But thanks to encouragement from his mother, he always kept his grades above average. Singleton volunteered to join the Marine Corps in 1967 knowing fell well he [...]