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Urban Valor: the podcast

Urban Valor
Marine Corps
PTSD
Mental Health
Iraq War
Afghanistan
Iraq
Military Transition
Ramadi
Fallujah
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
Childhood Trauma
Navy SEAL
U.S. Military
Suicide Prevention
Veterans Affairs
Camaraderie
Leadership
Afghan National Army
Sniper

Welcome to Urban Valor, where we hear the stories of our veteran heroes in their own words. Within these vet interviews, you'll hear everything from combat stories, life stories pre/post military, military transition, and everything in between. Our interviews aren't just war stories or combat veteran interviews, but interviews from any military veteran willing to share. Our mission is to educate t... more

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Latest Episodes

Former Marine Force Recon veteran Kirk Spradely, call sign “Tadpole,” shares his powerful life story...from surviving a brutal childhood and orphanage violence, to becoming a Marine Force Recon operator, working for Blackwater in Iraq, serving in OGA... more

Army infantry veteran Tyler Hoover shares the truth about serving in the U.S. Army, going through airborne school, deploying to Iraq, surviving the constant threat of EFPs and IEDs, and trying to come home after war. Tyler opens up to Urban Valor abo... more

David Aceron served in the United States Army from 2003 to 2012 as a combat engineer and counter-IED specialist, conducting deadly route clearance missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. His job was simple in theory, but brutal in reality: find the bombs b... more

Marine Recon veteran Rob Blanton sits down with Urban Valor to share one of the wildest, funniest, and most honest Marine Corps stories we’ve ever had on the channel. From growing up in Santa Rosa, California, to joining the United States Marine Corp... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Blanton
Retired Marine Master Sergeant, former Force Recon Marine
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Marine Says Force Recon in the 90s Was Absolutely Insane
Daniel Jimenez
Retired Army Sergeant First Class, combat medic
U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne
Episode: 18-Year-Old Combat Medic Forced to Make Life-or-Death Decisions Under Fire!
Shawn Reed
Retired Marine Master Guns
United States Marine Corps
Episode: He Was Selling Drugs at 11 Before Getting Into Gunfights In Iraq at 18!
Jonathan Daige
Army Reserve veteran featured on this episode
United States Army Reserve
Episode: This Soldier Drove Fuel Trucks Through Iraq While Getting Shot at With No Armor
Riley Grupo
Former Army Infantry Officer
United States Army
Episode: This Army Officer’s Green Beret Father Did the Unthinkable to Her!
Joshua Shores
Marine veteran, Infantry/1-5 Marine Battalion, later Marine Corps Marsoc transition
U.S. Marine Corps
Episode: Marine Thought His Team Was Still Alive...Until He Looked Around!
Alex Rogers
Navy SEAL veteran
United States Navy SEALs
Episode: Navy SEAL Realizes He's About to Kill For the First Time
Ernie Mariscal
Retired Army Sergeant First Class, subject of the episode
United States Army
Episode: What He Endured as a Kid Didn’t Stop Him From 20 Years in the Army
Juan Perez
Marine veteran, infantryman with 3-1 from 2008 to 2013
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Marine Describes Carrying His Friend After an IED Blew His Legs Off

Host

Josh
Host of Urban Valor Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 409 ratings
  • Great pod

    Put your voice back in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moët mo
    United States5 months ago
  • High quality interviews

    This is a public service

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LA2PACDRE
    France6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    As a Marine Corps veteran, the stories being told allow me to not feel alone in the civilian sector. Hearing all the unsung heroes stories allows me to connect to others simply by listening. I enjoy these podcasts on my long drives and times between classes. Thank you for giving the veterans a platform to tell their stories.

    Audible
    5
    Sal Banda
    United States7 months ago
  • As a Marine Corps veteran, the stories being told allow me to not feel alone in the civilian sector. Hearing all the unsung heroes stories allows me to connect to others simply by listening. I enjoy these podcasts on my long drives and times between classes. Thank you for giving the veterans a platform to tell their stories.

    Audible
    5
    Sal Banda
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing

    Great interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tier3Marine
    United Statesa year ago

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He Was Selling Drugs at 11 Before Getting Into Gunfights In Iraq at 18!
Q: What was your first major combat experience like in Iraq?
It happened during a chaotic firefight in Fallujah where we were deployed with little protection and had to improvise under heavy fire; the experience showed me the intensity of urban warfare and the fragility of life in combat.
This Soldier Drove Fuel Trucks Through Iraq While Getting Shot at With No Armor
Q: What first drew you to joining the military, and how did those early choices shape your career?
He was inspired by family in public service and the events of 9/11, which solidified his decision to enlist and later pursue law enforcement, driving his long commitment to serving others and taking on challenging roles.
Marine Raider Tells the War Story That Still Haunts Him!
Q: What did you learn from that experience?
That grievances don't matter in the face of survival, and that unity, purpose, and a commitment to healing—through mentors and intentional action—are what sustain veterans through transition and traumatic memories.
Marine Raider Tells the War Story That Still Haunts Him!
Q: What eventually got the military on your mind?
A combination of leadership exposure at a military school, force recon role models, and the Marine Corps' rigorous, merit-based environment motivated him to pursue a martial path, culminating in Raiders through a demanding selection process.
DEA Threats, Drug Labs, & Violence, the Army Vet Shaking up the Gun Industry!
Q: What motivated you to join the Army and pursue SF paths?
The guest describes a long-standing drive to channel chaos into discipline and to use the military path as a structured route to protect and support his family, culminating in pursuing an 18X SF track after testing different life pivots.

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A compelling series centered on veterans sharing raw, in-the-moment experiences from combat to civilian life. Guests span multiple branches and eras, detailing frontline lessons, resilience, leadership, trauma, and the ongoing process of reintegration. Episodes often weave personal history with broader themes like mentorship, veteran entrepreneurship, mental health, and community support, making it valuable for listeners seeking authentic military-life perspectives, practical transition insights, and healing through storytelling. A notable strength is the candid, survivor-centered approach that covers not just battles but also family, identity, and post-service impact, offering meaningful takeaways for potential guests and sponsors targetin... more

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2. Daniel Jimenez
3. Shawn Reed
4. Jonathan Daige
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6. Joshua Shores
7. Alex Rogers
8. Ernie Mariscal

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