From Green Beret to Guitar Strings: Michael Allen’s Journey of Service, Struggle, and Song

From Crawlspace to Command: Brett Anderson’s Journey of Redemption and Resilience

From living in a crawlspace as a homeless drug dealer to serving in elite military intelligence units and mentoring others through transition, Brett Anderson’s story is a stunning tale of transformation. On this episode of Veterans Voice Radio, Brett joins Don and Brandon to talk about how 9/11 sparked a shift in his life, how the military gave him purpose and discipline, and how that fire still fuels him as a leader, advocate, and intel trainer today.

The Broken Mirror: Voices of Veterans

The Broken Mirror: Voices of Veterans is a raw and unfiltered podcast hosted by Donald Dunn that dives deep into the real struggles of veterans facing trauma, transition, and mental health battles. Each episode features guests like William Stevens — combat veterans, authors, and advocates — who share their stories of resilience, survival, and rebuilding life beyond the uniform. From battlefield memories and toxic leadership to personal redemption and advocacy, this show sheds light on the truth behind service, sacrifice, and the long road home. It’s not just about war — it’s about healing, hope, and the fight to live free from the shadows of the past. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or forgotten, this is your rally point. https://1821breakdown.com/

From Green Beret to Guitar Strings: Michael Allen’s Journey of Service, Struggle, and Song

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voice Radio, Donald Dunn sits down with Michael Allen — known as The Tactician Musician — to explore his transformation from Army combat engineer to Green Beret and now aspiring musician. Michael shares raw, unfiltered stories of deployments, leadership, sobriety, and finding peace through songwriting. From Afghanistan firefights to Nashville stages, his journey is one of resilience, authenticity, and a refusal to compromise his sound for the industry. Featuring the story behind his hit single War Machine, this episode dives deep into the realities of service, self-discovery, and chasing a dream.

Grit, Guitar, and Glory: Scotty Fraser’s Journey Through War and Music

In this powerful episode of Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn, Marine Corps combat veteran and Texas-based Rock Americana artist Scotty Fraser shares his emotional journey from the battlefield to the music stage. With raw authenticity, Scotty opens up about leading troops in combat, finding spiritual clarity through music, and his drive to give back through powerful storytelling and community-building. Hear how a chance encounter with a Marine strumming U2 in the Kuwaiti desert changed his life—and led him to become a musical lifeline for fellow veterans. From his haunting new single “Forever Die Trying” to the upcoming American Rock and Roll anthem, Scotty’s songs capture the soul of service, sacrifice, and survival. Donald and Scotty dive deep into the challenges of the modern music industry, the veteran suicide epidemic, launching Sergeant Records, and building a movement rooted in connection, healing, and hope. This isn’t just an episode about music—it’s about mission, memory, and making a difference. Want to learn more about our mission? Our radio station plays music by veterans and their dependents.

CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou: PTSD, Prison, and the Cost of Truth

In this gripping episode, former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou reveals the high price of telling the truth. As the first U.S. official to expose the CIA’s use of waterboarding, Kiriakou was praised for his courage—then prosecuted under the Espionage Act and sent to prison. John opens up about his time in the CIA, what led him to speak out, the trauma and retaliation that followed, and how he rebuilt his life after incarceration. We explore deep themes of integrity, mental health, national security, and what it truly means to serve with honor in a system that doesn’t always reward it. This is a powerful conversation about speaking truth to power—no matter the cost. Learn more about John [https://johnkiriakou.com/] Watch the interview on YouTube [https://youtu.be/9Oi61wpeGnA]