Episode 56 – Caesar Tanguma – Part Two

Episode 56 – Caesar Tanguma – Part Two

In Part Two, Caesar leaves home, ships out to Army training, and steps into a world that immediately tests him. He shares what boot camp was like, the shock of airborne school, arriving at Fort Bragg, and being sent to Iraq almost as soon as he reached his first duty station. This chapter of his story also explores his early deployments, leadership growth, and the culture of the 82nd Airborne that helped shape his identity as a young infantryman. General Email: chat62podcast@gmail.com

Episode 55 – Caesar Tanguma – Part One

In Part One of Caesar Tanguma’s story, Chat 62 welcomes its first Army veteran to the show. Caesar talks about launching Operation Iron Mind, the mission behind it, and the struggles that pushed him to build something bigger than himself. He also reflects on growing up in small-town South Texas, being raised by a single mother and his grandfather, and the early influences that shaped the man he would become before ever putting on the uniform. General Email: chat62podcast@gmail.com [chat62podcast@gmail.com]

Episode 54 - Jon Cole - Part Five

We wrap up our conversation with CWO Jon Cole, USMC, host of The Bunkhouse Podcast. Jon reflects on transition, mentorship, mental health, and why helping other veterans navigate life after service has become part of his purpose. He also shares the mission behind relaunching his podcast and the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health in the veteran community. This final chapter is about healing, connection, and reminding veterans that they are not alone.Listen to The Bunkhouse Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kJC20fiOx3rY5xKaMGVZa?si=Ih8X8t_4SvKogZTX-iQFPw [https://open.spotify.com/show/3kJC20fiOx3rY5xKaMGVZa?si=Ih8X8t_4SvKogZTX-iQFPw]General Email: chat62podcast@gmail.com

Episode 53 - Jon Cole - Part Four

Our conversation continues with CWO Jon Cole, USMC, host of The Bunkhouse Podcast, as he opens up about the medical issues that led to his med board, the unexpected effect COVID had on that process, and the difficult reality of leaving the Marine Corps before he felt ready. Jon also reflects on mentorship, second chances, and how leadership is often about seeing value in people others have already written off. This is a chapter about transition, resilience, and purpose under pressure. Listen to The Bunkhouse Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kJC20fiOx3rY5xKaMGVZa?si=Ih8X8t_4SvKogZTX-iQFPw [https://open.spotify.com/show/3kJC20fiOx3rY5xKaMGVZa?si=Ih8X8t_4SvKogZTX-iQFPw]General Email: chat62podcast@gmail.com [chat62podcast@gmail.com]

Episode 52 - Jon Cole - Part Three

We continue with CWO Jon Cole, USMC, host of The Bunkhouse Podcast, as he makes the leap from enlisted Marine to Warrant Officer. Jon shares what the Warrant Officer Basic Course taught him, how he grew into technical and leadership influence at Camp Lejeune, and what it was like leading during the early days of COVID. This chapter is about growth, adaptation, mentorship, and stepping into a whole new level of responsibility. Listen to The Bunkhouse Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kJC20fiOx3rY5xKaMGVZa?si=Ih8X8t_4SvKogZTX-iQFPw [https://open.spotify.com/show/3kJC20fiOx3rY5xKaMGVZa?si=Ih8X8t_4SvKogZTX-iQFPw]General Email: chat62podcast@gmail.com [chat62podcast@gmail.com]