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The Birmz Show

Season 1

Feb. 18, 2023

TBS 28 - Army Veteran Roweena Davis

After her experience with domestic violence, Army Veteran Roweena Davis, decided she would help those who are or have gone through similar experiences. She is a powerful individual that embodies what it means to be brave. In…
Guest: Roweena Davis
Jan. 24, 2023

TBS EP 27 - Dr. Pamela Hall, PTSD Unplugged

Over the last 15 years, Dr. Pamela Hall, has helped 8,500 veterans combat their struggles with PTSD. In this episode, we discuss the impact of war on young service men and women. We dive into some of the early history of PTS…
Jan. 6, 2023

TBS EP 26 - Marine Veteran Cassidy Nolan

In this episode, we sit down with Marine Veteran Cassidy Nolan. Having a strong mentality is a major part of Cassidy's success as Marine and Veteran. Cassidy shares some stories of his time in Afghanistan as a collections ma…
Guest: Cassidy Nolan
Dec. 17, 2022

TBS EP 25 - Navy Veteran Daniel Parra

In this episode, we sit down with Navy Veteran and Founder of Veterans Brewing Company, Daniel Parra. We discuss the transition from military life to veteran. Daniel stresses the importance of using the resources available w…
Guest: Daniel Parra
Dec. 2, 2022

TBS EP 24 - Marine Veteran Adam Nance

In this episode, we sit down with Marine Veteran Adam Nance, the creator and owner of Lower22Vets. He discusses his recent successes and ribbon cutting ceremony of Lower22Vets. Adam tells us how he enjoys helping out at his …
Guest: Adam Nance
Nov. 19, 2022

TBS EP 23 - Coast Guard Member Matthew Shier

In this episode, we sit down with active duty Coast Guard member and owner of "SnapRack", Matthew Shier. Matthew shares his journey to creating his very own company and how it has changed his outlook on service and life afte…
Guest: Matthew Shier
Oct. 17, 2022

TBS EP 22- Army Veteran Dave Gambone

In this episode, we sit down with Army Veteran and Founder of Minus 22 Foundation, Dave Gambone. Dave tells us how he had to navigate a tough medical transition out of the Army and how it helped prepare him for veteran life.…
Sept. 26, 2022

TBS EP 21 - Navy Veteran Thomas Moore

In this episode, we sit down with Navy Veteran and Brazilian Ju Jitsu (BJJ) Champion, Thomas Moore. We discuss Thomas's reason for joining the Navy and he shares some information about his early childhood. Thomas shares his …
Sept. 4, 2022

TBS EP 20 - Air Force Veteran Jeff Clark

In this episode we sit down with Air Force Veteran, Podcast Host, and Author, Jeff Clark. We discuss what it means to be a "Veteran" and how it is something to be proud of. Jeff shares his experiences in the Air Force and ho…
Guest: Jeff Clark
Aug. 27, 2022

TBS EP 19 - Navy Veteran Danny Mayberry

In this episode, we sit down with Navy Veteran Danny Mayberry. We cover topics such as PTSD and the negative impact of alcohol. Danny shares his unique story of joining the Navy and how it led to him serving in Afghanistan a…
Aug. 21, 2022

TBS EP 18 - Marine Veteran Ro Gonzalez

In this episode, we sit down with Marine Veteran and  Executive Director of Valor Veterans, Ro Gonzalez. Ro shares his experience with suicide and how drugs and alcohol impacted his life. We discuss the diversity within the …
Aug. 12, 2022

TBS EP 17 - Dropping22 - Army Member/Founder Davis Jimenez & President and Mental Health Program Provider Melissa Ewing

In this episode, we sit down with Active Army member and founder of Dropping22, Davis Jimenez and President Melissa Ewing. We discuss the transition from active duty to veteran and the difficulties that one may encounter. Me…
July 24, 2022

TBS EP 16 - Army Veteran, Founder & COO - Ian Sparks

In this episode, we sit down with Army Veteran, Founder and COO of Battle Bars, Ian Sparks. He talks about joining the ROTC program and his time in the Middle East. Ian mentions how his journey started in Afghanistan and lat…
Guest: Ian Sparks
July 18, 2022

TBS EP 15 - Air Force Veteran & Founder of Vets Like Her Danielle De Leon Guerrero

In this episode, we sit down Air Force Veteran Danielle De Leon Guerrero. She discusses her upbringing and journey into joining the Air Force. Danielle speaks to her the pride she carries with her and the responsibility she …
July 11, 2022

TBS EP 14 - CEO of Lower22Vets and Marine Veteran Adam Nance

In the episode, we sit and chat with long time supporter of the podcast Adam Nance. We discover the fear Adam has of the ocean and how Finding Nemo is a horror film. Adam and I share some funny military stories and how he ma…
Guest: Adam Nance
July 7, 2022

TBS EP 13 - CEO and Entrepreneur Will Highland

In this episode we sit down with Will Highland, owner of "Caritas Apparel". We discuss the mission of company and the impact he hopes to make within the veteran community through donations. Will talks about the staggering st…
Guest: Will Highland
June 30, 2022

TBS EP 12 - MMA Legend Tito Ortiz

In this episode, we sit down with UFC Legend and Hall of Famer, Tito Ortiz. We discuss the value of hard-work and how it is required to be successful. Tito dives into his childhood and how a broken home and drugs nearly dera…
Guest: Tito Ortiz
June 24, 2022

TBS EP 11 - Army Veteran Mark Stepanishen

In the episode, we chat with Army Veteran and Founder of, Left Foot, Right Foot, Mark Stepanishen. Mark shares his motivations behind joining the Army via West Point and leading 35 men through combat in Afghanistan. We discu…
June 9, 2022

TBS EP 10 - Army Veteran James Espinoza

In this episode we sit down with Army Veteran James Espinoza. We dive deep in depression, mental-illness, and ways to help combat both. James shares his experience with suicide in the loss of his older brother, a retired Arm…
June 1, 2022

TBS EP 9 - Air Force Veteran Shannon Smith Davila

In the episode, we sit down with Air Force Veteran Shannon Smith Davila. We discuss the reason behind her joining the Air Force and experiences she had while enlisted. Shannon shares what motivated her when she first decided…
May 27, 2022

TBS EP8 - Army Veteran Austin Joiner

In the episode, we sit down with Army Veteran Austin Joiner. We start off by discussing what influenced our decision to join the military. Austin shares stories about the physical riggers of being in the Army, self-expectati…
Guest: Austin Joiner
May 3, 2022

TBS EP 7 - MARINE VETERAN ADAM NANCE

In this episode, we sit down with Marine, veteran Adam Nance. We discuss the reason he joined the Marines as well as his expectations. Adam describes his experience as a Motor-T and time in Iraq dealing with enemy fire. We d…
Guest: Adam Nance
April 26, 2022

TBS EP 6 - Navy Veteran Bryan Oliveria

In this episode, we sit down with fellow Vet and USS Nimitz Alum, Bryan Oliveira. This episode is a wild one! We discuss life in the military and life after. Bryan shares some intense stories of his time in the Navy as well …
April 13, 2022

TBS EP 5 - Sports Talk with Jose Mendez

In this Episode, we sit down with Jose and talk sports. We discuss recent UFC/MMA fights, pay, as well as some older fighters and fights. We talk about the disrespectful slap of Will Smith on Chris Rock and how it was a horr…
Guest: Jose Mendez