
AUSA’s Army Matters podcast amplifies the voices of the Total Army – one story at a time. Join hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey every other Wednesday as they interview the modern chroniclers of the Army experience to discuss inspiring leadership stories, current issues faced by soldiers, and our military families’ journeys.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Stephen Siller had just completed a night shift with New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Squad 1. He was driving home to play golf with his brothers when he heard over his radio that America was under attack.
H... more
In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Curtez Riggs, a retired First Sergeant, entrepreneur, and founder of the Military Influencer Conference.
Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Riggs watched th... more
In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Curtez Riggs, a retired First Sergeant, entrepreneur, and founder of the Military Influencer Conference.
Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Riggs watched th... more
Not every Soldier grows up planning to serve.
In this episode of Army Matters, LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith sits down with Cadet Orion Van Buskirk, a junior—otherwise known as a “Cow”—at the United States Military Academy at West Point, to explore what i... more
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What a fantastic podcast with a great American!! Gary continues to give back and I truly
Enjoyed hearing all about his son Mac. Thank you to the team at AUSA for hosting this educational event!!! HOOAH!
Really enjoy getting to hear the stories of Soldiers or family members of how they became associated with the Army, what they’re doing, and how the experience has impacted their lives or how their service impacted the lives of others. Really gets to the grassroots of our Army stories and how we’re making a difference with our Army today and for the future.
Interesting and engaging topics discussed with amazing people :)
Real.
Responsive.
Relevant.
So glad they started this podcast! Thank you
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A back-and-forth show featuring senior Army leadership and veterans, with a strong focus on leadership development, military family stories, resilience, and defense-related innovation. Across episodes, topics frequently center on leadership under pressure, cadet and ROTC experiences, veteran reintegration, military health and wellness, and the intersection of civilian sectors with Total Army initiatives. Notable is the blend of personal origin stories (West Point, ROTC, family legacies) with practical lessons for leadership, mentoring, and community building, often connected to larger Army programs like AUSA, Hiring Our Heroes, and TAPS. The format tends to mix historical analogies, contemporary military challenges, and human-centered narra... more
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Recent guests on AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast include:
1. Chaveso 'Chevy' Cook
2. Curtez Riggs
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7. Mark Reilly
8. Patricia Horoho
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