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The Beaten Zone is a storytelling project that shares the raw, personal truths of war from ordinary people who served, lived, and worked in conflict zones. Our goal is to thoughtfully document their experiences and contribute to a more complete understanding of war. Our guests will also talk about how they carry those experiences today. We don't glamorize war or those who experience it. We only seek a deeper understanding of war so future generations will approach it with seriousness. đ§ What to Expect:⢠Unscripted, unfiltered stories of service and survival⢠Guests from around the world, military and civilian⢠No spin. No propaganda. Just lived experience.⢠A project grounded in honesty, clarity, and respectđž 100% for a CauseAll proceeds from The Beaten Zone go directly to Operation Freedom Paws, a nonprofit that pairs veterans with service dogs â saving lives on both ends of the leash. Learn more about OFP here https://operationfreedompaws.org/
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Beaten Zone is a storytelling project that shares the raw, personal truths of war from ordinary people who served, lived, and worked in conflict zones. Our goal is to thoughtfully document their experiences and contribute to a more complete understanding of war. Our guests will also talk about how they carry those experiences today.
The Beaten Zone is hosted by John Mark Wilson. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Dumb or Deliberate? The VFW, Free Speech, and Institutional Power" (18 July 2026, 12 minutes), "Trust Me, Brother: When the Ad Sounds Like a Friend | The Veteran Scam Playbook, Ep. 2" (17 July 2026, 15 minutes), and "Veterans Are Not Gullible. Theyâre Targetable. | The Veteran Scam Playbook, Ep. 1" (17 July 2026, 16 minutes).
The Beaten Zone publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 80 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for The Beaten Zone is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Beaten Zone requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Beaten Zone's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Beaten Zone are Defense & International Affairs and Civic & Social Clubs. The Beaten Zone has a society audience.
John Mark Wilson hosts The Beaten Zone, a society podcast with 26 episodes published.
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A political cartoon appeared in a VFW publication. A member of Congress publicly condemned it. The VFW removed it. That may sound like another minor outrage cycle, but the real issue is larger than whether the cartoon...
The Beaten Zone
Not every creator is a scammer. Not every sponsorship is bad. People should be able to build audiences, recommend products, and make money from their work. The problem starts when trust becomes part of the sales...
The Beaten Zone
Veterans are not gullible. Veterans are targetable. In the first episode of The Veteran Scam Playbook , John Mark Wilson looks at the larger system behind scams and predatory marketing aimed at veterans, military...
Episode #8
<p>Today we shift gears. This episode is our first in a series focused on helping service members and Veterans transition to new roles in civilian life. </p><p></p><p>Charles Clevenger built a highly successful career...
Episode #7
<p>Mike Hastings is a retired Infantry Officer and US Army Paratrooper. He served in Sinai, Kosovo, and Iraq. Notably, Mike was the 173rd Airborne Brigade's Plans Officer who played a central role in its jump into Iraq...
Episode #6
<p>We are joined by Benjamin Sledge, author of the book Where Cowards Go to Die. Ben's personal account of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq is as real as it gets. If you think this is a "shoot 'em up bang 'em up" account...
Episode #5
<p>Part 2 of my discussion with retired LtCol Asad "Genghis" Khan, USMC. Genghis was one of the first Americans on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11. He played a pivotal role in setting the theater and played an...
Episode #4
<p>We are honored to host LtCol (Ret) Asad Khan, USMC, to The Beaten Zone. "Genghis" commanded 1st Battalion 6th Marines and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's Battalion Landing Team (BLT) in Afghanistan in 2004. His...
Episode #2
<p>As part of our ongoing series focusing on Blackhawk Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment's deployment to Northern Iraq 2003-2004, we welcome Joe Troutman. Joe was a Platoon Sergeant who led his troops...
Episode #3
<p>For episode 3 we welcome Matt Lillibridge who talked about his extensive time in Iraq advising the Iraq Civil Defense Corps and Iraqi Ground Forces in Mosul and Baghdad respectively. Matt spent a lot of time on the...
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<p>The first episode in a multipart series focusing on the combat experience of Blackhawk Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. Rob Robinson provides the commander's perspective of his company's experience...
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Head Coach of the men's Division 1 Wisconsin Hockey Team, Wisconsin Menâs Hockey
Award Winning Author of Where Cowards Go to Die and Combat Wounded Veteran
Division of Politics, Administration and Justice, Division of Politics, Administration and Justice
USMC
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