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Urban Valor: the podcast

Urban Valor
Marine Corps
Mental Health
PTSD
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Domestic Violence
Afghanistan
Military Service
Veterans Legal Institute
82nd Airborne Division
Black Hawk Down
Sexism In the Military
Iraq
Cancer
Okinawa
Americorps
Suicide Prevention
Mississippi
Military Transition
Lance Corporal Jason Rother
Battle Of an Nasiriyah

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

Most people think they understand Navy SEAL combat, BUD/S training, and Hell Week… but the real moment that changes everything isn’t during training — it’s before your first mission.

In this weeks Urban Valor Podcast, Alex Rogers shares the exact mo... more

He joined the Army to escape his past…

But it followed him anyway.

This is this episode of Urban Valor, we talk about childhood trauma, abuse, anger, and transformation through the military. 

Ernie Mariscal shares what happened to him at just 5 yea... more

Juan Perez’s story doesn’t start in the military… it starts in the streets.

Before the Marine Corps, he was involved with gangs, running with the wrong crowd, and heading down a path that only ends one way. Then he made a decision that changed every... more

This one’s heavy.

We’ve heard a lot of military stories over the years… but this one stuck with us.

Rick served in the U.S. Navy during the late 80s, and during a deployment in the South China Sea, they got a call about a stranded refugee boat.

Wh... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rick Estrada
Navy veteran, boilers technician on USS Badger FF 1071
United States Navy (1987-1991)
Episode: The Navy Sailor Who Rescued Survivors From a Floating Graveyard
Ryan Spadafore
Army veteran, entrepreneur in the firearms industry
Atrius Development Group (co-founder)
Episode: DEA Threats, Drug Labs, & Violence, the Army Vet Shaking up the Gun Industry!
Prime Hall
Retired Special Operations Marine Raider
U.S. Marine Corps / Marine Raiders
Episode: Marine Raider Tells the War Story That Still Haunts Him!
Paul A. Groves
Army WWII veteran, infantry messenger with E Company, 89th Division
U.S. Army, 89th Infantry Division
Episode: WWII Soldier Tells the Story of the Deadliest Night of His Life!
JayR McIntyre
Army veteran, 14 years in service, three deployments
United States Army
Episode: Long Beach Gangster Wanting a Warrior’s Death Survives 55 Months in Combat!
Cynthia Garcia
Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, single mother, and advocate for resilience and strength.
United States Marine Corps
Episode: One Desperate Moment Turned This Single Mom Into a U.S. Marine

Host

Josh
Host of the Urban Valor Podcast, he engages with veterans to share their personal stories, fostering a deeper understanding of military experiences and challenges faced during and after service.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 396 ratings
  • Great pod

    Put your voice back in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moët mo
    United States3 months ago
  • High quality interviews

    This is a public service

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LA2PACDRE
    France4 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 States5 months ago
  • Amazing

    Great interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tier3Marine
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding

    The most important history lessons come from the ones who lived it and lived to share it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hooter's McGee
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is praised for addressing important topics such as mental health and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, offering a supportive platform for veterans.
Listeners appreciate the heartfelt and authentic storytelling of veterans' experiences, which resonate deeply and provide insight into military life.
Feedback often highlights the therapeutic value of sharing these stories, with many claiming it helps reinforce community and understanding among veterans and civilians alike.

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Talking Points

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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.
Long Beach Gangster Wanting a Warrior’s Death Survives 55 Months in Combat!
Q: What about the gang culture made you want to be part of that at that time?
He describes it as all he had known growing up, a sense of belonging and protection, with loyalty to his neighborhood, which felt like the only world he understood until he found a different path.
WWII Soldier Tells the Story of the Deadliest Night of His Life!
Q: Do you remember any other moments about the war while you were still in the Army?
He recalls guard duty where a fellow soldier was shot, near-misses with hostile forces, and the constant state of alert that characterized frontline life, followed by reflections on the randomness of danger and the discipline that kept him alive.

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Focusing on the unique and personal narratives of military veterans, this podcast presents a wide variety of stories that span from intense combat experiences to the more personal struggles faced during transitions to civilian life. Each episode features in-depth interviews that aim to shed light on the diverse backgrounds of veterans, often detailing their journeys before, during, and after their military service. The content is not only informative but also provides an emotional and often cathartic exploration of the realities veterans face, making it impactful for listeners who may or may not have military backgrounds. The podcast stands out for its commitment to addressing mental health issues, community support, and the nuances of post... more

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2. Ernie Mariscal
3. Juan Perez
4. Rick Estrada
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