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The MisFitNation

Hosted by Richard LaMonica · society · EN

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The MisFitNation Show: Empowering Stories of Resilience and Growth Welcome to The MisFitNation Show , hosted by Rich LaMonica , a proud US Army Veteran. Alongside a fellow Veteran and a prominent business leader, our mission is clear: to inspire and empower you to become a better human being. We spotlight the remarkable stories of Veterans and First Responders , showcasing their journeys of resilience, strength, and triumph over adversity. Each episode features captivating interviews with guests from diverse backgrounds, including authors , entrepreneurs , coaches , motivational speakers , and health & fitness professionals . Listeners will gain valuable insights, life lessons, and actionable advice from those who have faced challenges and achieved success. Whether it's the grit of our Veterans and First Responders or

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What is The MisFitNation about?

The MisFitNation Show: Empowering Stories of Resilience and Growth Welcome to The MisFitNation Show, hosted by Rich LaMonica, a proud US Army Veteran. Alongside a fellow Veteran and a prominent business leader, our mission is clear: to inspire and empower you to become a better human being.

Who hosts The MisFitNation?

The MisFitNation is hosted by Richard LaMonica. The show has published 699 episodes to date.

What has The MisFitNation covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Your Own Weapons. An Invisible Injury. | Blast Overpressure with Tim Grossman" (30 October 2026, 65 minutes), "Paralyzed, Still Serving: Casey Callister’s Next Mission" (29 October 2026, 66 minutes), and "The Mustang That Changed Everything | Army Veteran Zachary Leyden" (27 October 2026, 63 minutes).

How often does The MisFitNation publish?

The MisFitNation publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 71 minutes across 699 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The MisFitNation?

Booking probability for The MisFitNation is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The MisFitNation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The MisFitNation's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The MisFitNation?

The strongest fits for The MisFitNation are Defense & International Affairs. The MisFitNation has a society audience.

About the host

Richard LaMonica hosts The MisFitNation, a society podcast with 699 episodes published.

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  • Episode #719

    Your Own Weapons. An Invisible Injury. | Blast Overpressure with Tim Grossman

    Oct 30, 20261h 5mS6

    You trained to survive enemy fire. Who prepared you for the questions about your own? Thousands of mortar rounds. Repeated breaching charges. Years around heavy weapons. For the warfighters behind those systems, the...

  • Episode #701

    Paralyzed, Still Serving: Casey Callister’s Next Mission

    Oct 29, 20261h 6mS6

    Casey Callister was preparing for life after the Army when a head-on collision changed his future. Paralyzed from the waist down, he faced more than learning to use a wheelchair. He had to rethink his independence, his...

  • Episode #699

    The Mustang That Changed Everything | Army Veteran Zachary Leyden

    Oct 27, 20261h 3mS6

    When Zachary Leyden left the Army after serving in Afghanistan, he expected civilian life to be his next adventure. Instead, he felt lost without the mission and the people beside him. After a DUI, a Vietnam veteran...

  • Episode #698

    300 Combat Missions. One Leadership Lesson That Changes Everything | Ron Cooper

    Oct 23, 20261h 5mS6

    Before Ron “Toes” Cooper became an F-4 fighter pilot and squadron commander, he was a young man afraid to ask questions. Four people believed in him when he struggled to believe in himself. Their influence helped shape...

  • Episode #697

    He Spent 14 Years Trying to Finish One Book | Chad Martin’s Fight to Reinvent Himself

    Oct 20, 20261h 15mS6

    What if the thing you were meant to do took you 14 years to finally finish? On this episode of The ToosDay Crüe, Stephen and Jake sit down with Chad R. Martin — author, professional wrestler, podcast host, entrepreneur...

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  • Episode #696

    He Survived War Zones. Then the Real Battle Followed Him Home | Sean Carberry

    Oct 15, 20261h 6mS6

    What happens when you survive war zones—but struggle to survive the life waiting for you when you come home? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, Rich sits down with award-winning journalist, former NPR Kabul...

  • Episode #695

    His Parachute Failed. Then He Spent 4 Years Without VA Benefits | Cory Gold

    Oct 13, 20261h 3mS6

    U.S. Army veteran Cory Gold thought his military career was just beginning. Then a parachute malfunction during Airborne School changed everything. The hard landing left Cory with a broken back, traumatic brain injury...

  • Episode #694

    A New Heart, 20 Years Sober, and a Marriage Worth Fighting For | Gaylen Wilson

    Oct 8, 20261h 16mS6

    What do you do with the years you were never promised? For Gaylen Wilson, that question became very real. After a lifetime of reinvention—from farmer to stockbroker, computer consultant, entrepreneur, and beyond—Gaylen...

  • Episode #693

    The Untold Stories of Female Veterans with Susan L. Combs

    Oct 6, 20261h 9mS6

    What happens after the uniform comes off? For many female Veterans, the answer is far more complicated than most civilians ever realize. In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, Susan L. Combs returns to share the...

  • Episode #692

    She Never Knew She Had a Twin - Until Everything Started Making Sense | Laurie Kirk

    Oct 1, 20261h 5mS6

    What if a feeling of loneliness had followed you your entire life—but you never knew where it came from? In this unforgettable episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Laurie Kirk, author, screenwriter...

  • Episode #700

    What a Former VA Rating Specialist Wants Veterans to Know | Dewayne Kimble

    Sep 30, 20261h 49mS6

    What happens after a VA disability claim lands on a rating specialist’s desk? For The MisFitNation’s 700th episode, Jake and Stephen welcome U.S. Army veteran and retired VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble to The...

  • Episode #691

    From Pastor to FBI SWAT: Eric Robinson’s 24 Years Inside the Bureau

    Sep 29, 20261h 18mS6

    What happens when a Baptist pastor trades the pulpit for Quantico—and eventually becomes a 15-year FBI SWAT operator? On this episode of TheMisFitNation, former FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson joins Jake and Stephen for...

  • Episode #689

    What If YOUR Child Was Drafted? Claudia Hinz on War, Veterans & SAFEKEEPING

    Sep 24, 20261h 15mS6

    What would happen if war stopped being something happening somewhere else—and suddenly came directly to your family? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with author and former...

  • Episode #688

    6 Years Beneath the Surface: Navy Submariner Rob Robertson on Resilience, Purpose & Life After Service

    Sep 22, 20261h 19mS6

    What happens when the mission that defined your life suddenly ends? US Navy veteran, submariner, martial artist, and author Rob Robertson joins The Toosday Crüe for a powerful conversation about six years aboard the...

  • Episode #687

    Manufactured Fearlessness: How to Move Before You Feel Ready | Caressa Bell

    Sep 17, 20261h 6mS6

    What happens when life gives you no time to feel ready? For U.S. Army veteran Caressa Bell, that question became very real when she was a young soldier, a single mother to a four-month-old son, and received just one...

  • Episode #686

    From Fire Lieutenant to Stage IV Cancer Survivor: David Dachinger on Resilience, Trauma & Purpose

    Sep 15, 20261h 13mS6

    A two-time Grammy-nominated music professional, retired firefighter/EMT, cancer survivor, author, and first responder advocate shares what happens when the helper becomes the one who needs help. Spotify / Apple Podcasts...

  • Episode #685

    From Navy Veteran to Entrepreneur: Diana Ocasio on Military Transition, Monetizing Your Skills & Rebuilding After Service

    Sep 10, 20261h 3mS6

    What happens when the military career you planned ends unexpectedly—and the civilian world tells you the experience you spent years building somehow “doesn’t count”? In this episode of The MisFitNation, U.S. Navy...

  • Episode #683

    When 911 Can’t Come: Combat Medic Patrick Thibeault on Survival, Preparedness & Staying Calm Under Pressure

    Sep 8, 20261h 15mS6

    What happens when the power goes out, the roads are blocked, and 911 can’t get to you? For Patrick Thibeault, preparedness isn’t a theory. It was forged in places where hesitation, poor training, and bad decisions could...

  • Episode #690

    Wrongly Convicted in the Military: Arvis Owens Is Fighting to Change the System

    Sep 4, 20261h 7mS6

    What happens when the military justice system gets it wrong—and where can a service member turn when the system meant to deliver justice refuses to reconsider the case? Arvis Owens returns to The MisFitNation for a...

  • Episode #682

    Becoming the Man You Were Meant to Be: Faith, Leadership & Legacy with Victor Bretting

    Sep 3, 202657 minS6

    What does it really mean to become a strong man—and can you still change your life after decades of mistakes, setbacks, and hard lessons? On this episode of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Victor...

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