Defending what we are… and what we believe in. with BIG John McCauley

What Happens After The Collapse

When the Performance Burns Off - w/ Bakari Fucuals, Whitney Fabian, Rebekah Riordan, & Jim Bottomley Strip away the urgency.Remove the spotlight.Kill the momentum. What survives? In this episode, I reconnect with former teammates who saw me operate at full throttle inside a high-demand plant environment. They saw the intensity. They saw the cracks. And they’re still here. We talk about: * Performative intensity vs. real credibility * How collapse reveals your default actions * Why quiet seasons feel threatening * The difference between confusion and decision ⠀If you go backwards after a realization like this, it isn’t confusion. It’s a choice. This episode is about what remains when everything performative burns.

Defending what we are… and what we believe in. with BIG John McCauley

In this episode of Price of Admission, host Tony Haberer reconnects with Navy XO and former teammate John “Big John” McCauley. From football fields and boxing gyms in Western Pennsylvania to executive leadership in the U.S. Navy, John's story is rooted in grit, faith, and fatherhood. He shares what it means to raise a son with American values, what he’s learned from leading sailors, and how his time on the Navy football team shaped more than just his toughness — it shaped his legacy. 💬 Final question? “What is your Price of Admission?”   🎧 Tune in for a deeply human episode about the values worth living for.

Love your Country w/ John “Rambo” Stanikzai

John Stanikzai: From Afghan Interpreter to Proud U.S. Citizen 🇺🇸 In this powerful episode of Price of Admission, host Tony Haberer reconnects with John Stanikzai—an Afghan-born translator who risked everything during the war in Afghanistan and later became a proud American citizen. John shares his remarkable journey: ➡️ From growing up in Kabul under conflict ➡️ To working as a combat interpreter for the U.S. Marine Corps ➡️ To legally immigrating and becoming a police officer in Washington State Together, they unpack John’s views on: 🔹 The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 🔹 What it really takes to earn U.S. citizenship 🔹 His legal immigration path 🔹 How faith, identity, and service shaped his second chance at life This episode is a raw and inspiring story of sacrifice, resilience, and patriotism—and a reminder of why America still matters to those who choose it. 👉 Subscribe to the channel for more veteran voices, leadership stories, and life lessons from those who’ve paid the Price of Admission. #ImmigrantStory #VeteranVoices #AmericanDream #AfghanistanToAmerica #LegalImmigration #ServiceAboveSelf #USCitizenship #PoliceStory #PriceOfAdmissionPodcast

The Price of Awareness - Huddle 4 w/ Milk, Finn, and Shack

I sit down with three of my Navy Football brothers to have an honest and unfiltered conversation we’ve ever had about sobriety and health—including the shift toward living with more discipline and clarity. How does giving up alcohol change your mindset? Your relationships? Your perspective on life? We dive deep into the habits we’ve broken, the lessons we’ve learned, and why this shift has been one of the most powerful moves we’ve ever made. 🔹 **Featuring:** Austin Milke, Corey Finnerty, and Matt Nechak 🔹 **Topics Covered:** Sobriety, personal growth, and leadership. 🔹 **Key Takeaway:** Winning in life is about discipline, not just motivation—on and off the field Drop a comment below—what’s one habit you’ve changed that made a huge impact on your life? 👇

End of my Rope…Over and Over. with Jeremiah McCloud

Jeremiah McCloud, a USNA grad of 09, Mustang Marine Corps veteran, and advocate for resilience and healing. Jeremiah shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming PTSD, alcohol addiction, and personal loss through the transformative power of ibogaine and other plant-based medicines. Jeremiah opens up about his struggles after military service, the breakthroughs he experienced through expanded consciousness, and how revisiting past traumas helped him move forward. He also reflects on the importance of having a trusted support system during his journey and how these experiences have reshaped his outlook on life, leadership, and self-discovery. **Topics Covered:** * Jeremiah’s path from enlisted Marine to Naval Academy graduate. * How PTSD and addiction shaped his post-service struggles. * The role of ibogaine and psychedelics in his healing process. * Exploring expansive consciousness and revisiting past experiences. * Jeremiah’s mission to help others through coaching, leadership, and advocacy. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible and that resilience can emerge from life’s greatest challenges. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.