The Smoke Pit

Best selling author and Vietnam veteran, Homer Hickam is the inspiration of the critically acclaimed movie "October Sky." He joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about his time at NASA, drinking with Russian scientists, and his new book "Don't Blow Yourself Up."It is our mission to entertain, advocate for, and bring together Military, Veterans and like minded people all over the world, using comedy and camaraderie. Welcome to the Smoke Pit.Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the DOD, Pop Smoke Media, NASA, any affiliates, or separate entities.

Now the Impact World Champion, Steve Kupryk joins us again to talk about mental health, achieving your goals and choke slamming your co-workers. Catch his last episode: Machine Guns and Powerbombs.It is our mission to entertain, advocate for, and bring together Military, Veterans and like minded people all over the world, using comedy and camaraderie. Welcome to the Smoke Pit.Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the DOD, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates.

Army Tanker and Intel Officer (a tanker who can weaponize data?) and debut author, TR Hendricks almost out eye-contacts Jamie while swapping some dope war stories. And mental health because Smoke Pit.Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the DOD, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates.

This lost episode bubbled its way back to the surface in another hilarious installment of the Smoke Pit Podcast. Dan shows scientific evidence that AJ dated an evil spirit, and apparently Jamie speaks Spanish??Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the DOD, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates.

Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee joins us in the Smoke Pit to talk about changing times, training the next generation of warfighters, and his reflections on a career that spanned over 23 years.Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of the DOD, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates.

Navy vet and friend of the Smoke Pit, Grant Khan, introduces us to the easiest way for us Tri-Care & VA folks to obtain QUICK mental health appointments without getting waitlisted for the better part of a year.

The boys are back in town! Dan, AJ and Jamie go down rabbit holes and eventually get to their point. Make sure to check out our website for more news, stories, and updates.Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates.

Stu the Grey Beard Veteran talks with two former military, civilian contractors who risked their lives in war-torn Afghanistan to deliver mail to the troops fighting on the front lines.Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and theirs alone. They do not reflect the opinions or views of, Pop Smoke Media, or any affiliates.