J.R. Martinez: podcast appearances and interviews

Jose Rene Martinez, born June 14, 1983, is an American actor, motivational speaker, and advocate. He served as a U.S. Army infantryman in Iraq, where in 2003 he sustained severe burns to over 34 percent of his body. Following his recovery, Martinez has become a prominent speaker, sharing his personal experiences with various organizations including corporations, veterans groups, and schools. He gained recognition as an actor with his role as Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime drama All My Children, beginning in 2008. Additionally, he won the thirteenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars and served as the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Rose Parade. Martinez has also appeared on the syndicated action series SAF3. His career spans acting and motivational speaking, emphasizing resilience and advocacy based on his life experiences.