Episode12 - Earned Not Given

Can You Fix It? Yes I Can!

Get ready for Brad Coomes, a Kentucky-born welder, mechanic, volunteer policeman, and wrecker driver who embodies the true spirit of a "Jack of All Trades." But behind the heavy machinery, firearms, and rugged exterior lies a man widely described as a gentle "teddy bear." In this heartwarming and gritty episode, hosts Dan and Phil sit down with Brad to unpack a life built on hard work, grit, and an unwavering commitment to fixing things, whether it's a broken engine or a broken spirit. Brad shares how his Southern upbringing shaped his relentless work ethic, what it really means to choose to be a "dad" rather than just a biological father, and how his wife, Melissa, has been the anchor through every career shift. From nostalgic memories of camouflage shirts and gold loop earrings to watching the next generation inherit his mechanical spark, this episode explores the legacy of a man who builds, protects, and loves with everything he's got. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

Episode15 - No Apologies Part 2

Part 2 What does it take to be the first? To be the woman in the room—or on the submarine, or "outside the wire" in Afghanistan—when the room wasn’t even built for you? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Salena Parent, a true "Alpha" leader who has navigated the most restricted corners of the military world. From her early days as an Electronics Technician to serving as a Warrant Officer, Salena has spent her career operating at the "invisible edge." Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

Episode15 - No Apologies Part 1

What does it take to be the first? To be the woman in the room—or on the submarine, or "outside the wire" in Afghanistan—when the room wasn’t even built for you? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Salena Parent, a true "Alpha" leader who has navigated the most restricted corners of the military world. From her early days as an Electronics Technician to serving as a Warrant Officer, Salena has spent her career operating at the "invisible edge." Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

Episode14 - The Pivot

Every great story needs a moment where the trajectory shifts. In this episode, we’re taking a deep breath and looking back at the archives to dissect the lessons, the laughs, and the growth from our previous chapters. But "The Pivot" isn't just about where we’ve been, it’s about where we’re headed. We’re opening up about the massive changes currently unfolding in our personal lives and how these new chapters are reshaping the future of the show. Join us for a candid conversation on honoring the past while leaning fully into the next big thing. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

Episode13 - Navy Bratz

The mics are officially turned over! In this special episode of Catalyst Comms, we aren’t the ones telling the stories, we’re the ones answering for them. We’ve brought our kids into the studio to get the unfiltered, "from the upstairs hallway" perspective on growing up with two Navy dads who might have been a little too loud, a little too "happy" downstairs, and definitely a little too obsessed with the Kellys and Amber Lantern. From the sandy floors of beach houses to the chaotic reunions at Thanksgiving, our families have been intertwined for years. Today, we find out what it was really like for the kids who had to navigate our "Officer" voices and our questionable experiments with hot sauce. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back, get on our couch, hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!