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Passing The Torch with Martin Foster
Passing The Torch is a TORCH LEAP® long-form podcast exploring identity, purpose, leadership, and life after achievement.
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Hosted by Air Force veteran Martin Foster, each episode features honest conversations with leaders, elite performers, veterans, athletes, authors, entrepreneurs, and culture-shapers who have navigated success, failure, reinvention, and everything in between.
These aren't interviews about résumés. They're conversations about what happens after the medals, the promotions…
Episodes
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterWhy Successful People Need a Short Memory - Blake Stilwell - Ep. 149
Send us Fan Mail Blake Stilwell is U.S. Air Force Veteran (combat cameraman), writer, and the Editor-in-Chief of We Are The Mighty. He covers military history…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterLyndsey Akers - How to Build an Identity That’s Actually Yours - Ep. 148
Send us Fan Mail Lyndsey Akers is a highly regarded communications strategist most known for the platforms she curates for impact-focused brands and the…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterNavigating Tension, Technology, and Teamwork - General Dave Goldfein - Ep. 147
Send us Fan Mail General Dave Goldfein (United States Air Force, Retired) was the 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) and a 1983 graduate of the Air…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterStories, Struggles, and Solutions - Doug Collins’ Mission to Humanize the VA - Ep. 146
Send us Fan Mail Life rarely follows the path we expect. The question is what we do when it doesn't. Doug Collins is the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, a…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterBest of PTT - Celeste Headlee - Why We’ve Forgotten How to Talk to Each Other (FROM JULY 2018)
Send us Fan Mail BEST OF PTT FROM JULY 2018 One of the many advantages of social media is that it connects the world. However, in a world where everyone is…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterHow To Carry On When The Life You Planned Disappears - Krista Hollingsworth - Ep. 145
Send us Fan Mail She Lost Her Husband. Then She Had To Decide What To Do With His Dream. What happens when the future you planned disappears — and you're left…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterNavy SEAL Commander: What 24 Years of War Taught Me About Fear, Anxiety & Inner Peace - Jon Macaskill - Best of PTT
Send us Fan Mail Jon Macaskill is a former Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He’s a Naval Academy graduate and has his masters in…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterObama’s Speechwriter: The Hidden Art of Words That Move Millions - Cody Keenan - Best of PTT
Send us Fan Mail Cody Keenan is a bestselling author and one of the most accomplished political speechwriters of his generation. He spent 14 years working with…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterFrom Navy SEAL to Hollywood: How Grit, Authenticity & Identity Fuel Success – David Meadows - Ep. 144
Send us Fan Mail Dave is a former navy SEAL and classically trained actor. He is currently Acting and modeling in NYC, LA and the Southeast. - Podcast…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterWhy Success Without Community Will Leave You Empty - Waco Hoover - Ep. 143
Send us Fan Mail Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. He…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterWhy Consistency Beats Talent and Blind Loyalty Destroys You - The Wire's J.D. Williams - Ep. 142
Send us Fan Mail The conversation focused on J.D. Williams’s career, growth, resilience, and impactful roles from The Wire to today. - Podcast Chapters: 00:00…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterRyan Leaf - From Addiction & Rock Bottom to Redemption & Purpose - Ep. 141
Send us Fan Mail Ryan Leaf explores addiction, accountability, identity, and why lasting transformation begins with radical self-honesty. - Podcast Chapters…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 140: Team RWB Executive Director Michael 'Sully' Sullivan
Send us Fan Mail Michael Sullivan is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel with 30 years of service, including 23 years as a Green Beret and the Executive…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 139: Amberly Lago Turning Pain into PURPOSE
Send us Fan Mail Amberly Lago is a widely recognized expert in helping entrepreneurs build their businesses through grit and resilience. As the founder of The…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 138: Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards Gala
Send us Fan Mail The Military Veteran Awards event celebrates the incredible veterans, service members, storytellers, creators, and entertainment leaders…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 137: Ryan Hawk The Price of Becoming
Send us Fan Mail Ryan Hawk is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of The Learning Leader Show, where he has interviewed more than 700 influential…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 136: How Jasmine Jones Built a Champion Mindset: Resilience & Discipline
Send us Fan Mail Jasmine Jones is an Airman in the United States Air Force, a High-Performance Athlete with Team USA Bobsled, Mid-American Conference Most…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 135: The Light Foundation Buckeye Blast
Send us Fan Mail In 2001, former NFL player and 3x Superbowl Champion, Matt Light, and his wife Susie, established The Light Foundation to help young people…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 134: Manny Piñeiro - The Hard Truth About Time, Identity and What Really Matters
Send us Fan Mail Manny Piñeiro is a certified executive coach and professional speaker who is skilled in leadership and character development at all levels of…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 133: Weapons of Mass Deception: Adam Jones Unmasks the Pressures Facing Modern Leaders
Send us Fan Mail Army Veteran Adam Jones shares his journey from military service to personal transformation, highlighting the importance of identity, mental…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 132: Vet Tix CSO - The Seats We Leave Empty | Steven Weintraub on Vet Tix, Belonging & Veteran Purpose
Send us Fan Mail Vet Tix Chief Strategy Officer Steven Weintraub. Steve's dedication to service began in 1987 when he enlisted as a Combat Engineer in the…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 131: Kate McKinnon - Redefining Company Culture, Conversations on HR, Sports, and Empathy
Send us Fan Mail Kate McKinnon is the former Head of Human Resources at Playfly Sports, a leading sports media and marketing company. There, she led the People…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 130: 25 Lessons after 130 episodes of Passing The Torch Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Lessons learned after over eight plus years of podcasting. Support the show Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 129: Andy Riise - What It Really Takes to Win in Life and Leadership
Send us Fan Mail Andy Riise (Reece) is an Army Veteran, West Point graduate, and former Army football fullback with 20+ years leading Soldiers in combat…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterYou Don’t Need More Discipline, You Need Better Connection - George Hayworth - Ep. 128
Send us Fan Mail George Hayworth is the Founder of Elite Sentinel Coaching where he “forges leaders and builds legacies”. He also leverages his expertise in…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 127: Scott Huesing - Building Transferable Legacy
Send us Fan Mail Scott Huesing is a retired Marine Infantry Major, combat leader, and bestselling author of Echo in Ramadi. A seasoned speaker and media…
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BONUS Throwback Episode - CMSAF #18 Kaleth Wright, Retired, USAF, from April 2018
Send us Fan Mail ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 126: Month of the Military Child (My daughter is the special guest)
Send us Fan Mail April is the Month of the Military Child. According to Defense.gov, Military families move every two to three years on average, and military…
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BONUS Throwback Episode - Dr. Benjamin Hardy from April 2018
Send us Fan Mail Benjamin Hardy is Medium.com’s number one writer, a PhD candidate at Clemson University and the author of Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 125: From Service to Civic Engagement - Jason Galui on Leadership and Overcoming Fictional Fear
Send us Fan Mail Jason J. Galui is the former Director for Veterans and Military Families at the George W. Bush Institute and the Director, Center for Civic…
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BONUS Throwback Episode - General John P. Jumper, Retired, USAF, from January 2018
Send us Fan Mail ****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 124: Super Frenchie Matthias Giraud on Mastering Fear, Extreme Skiing & Life Lessons
Send us Fan Mail Matthias Giraud is a Professional Skier and Base Jumper, 2 X World Record Holder, and the man known as Super Frenchie. - Quick Episode…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterBONUS Throwback Episode - Heath Trepanier Interview from January 2019
Send us Fan Mail Heath Trepanier- Resilience is making mistakes and coming back from them In January of 2017, US Air Force Technical Sergeant Heath Trepanier…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 123: Becoming the Lighthouse: Mary Howe on Service, Legacy, and Choosing Your Own Path
Send us Fan Mail Mary Howe is a writer, nurse, and military veteran whose work explores identity, transition, faith, and personal growth. Drawing from a…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 122: Nick Lavery - The Quiet Skill That Makes Great Leaders Dangerous
Send us Fan Mail Nick Lavery is a Special Forces Warrant Officer who returned to combat after losing his leg in a 2013 insider attack in Afghanistan. Refusing…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 121: Charlynda Scales - Resilience, Rock Bottom, and Rising
Send us Fan Mail While serving on active duty, Charlynda Scales inherited her grandfather’s (a Korean and Vietnam War Veteran) 1956 barbecue sauce recipe. She…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 120: Kellen Mond - From NFL QB to Artist and Photographer
Send us Fan Mail Passing The Torch is a leadership podcast from TORCH LEAP® featuring long-form conversations on leadership, identity, transition, resilience…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 119: Timothy Klund (aka TK) From Air Force to Celebrity Softball - Lessons on Leadership, Loyalty, and Living Life Fully
Send us Fan Mail Passing The Torch is a leadership podcast from TORCH LEAP® featuring long-form conversations on leadership, identity, transition, resilience…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 118: Better Has No Finish Line - Joe Bogdan on Growth and Meaning
Send us Fan Mail Joe Bogdan is a remarkable teacher, mentor, and Air Force leader turned business innovator. We talked about resilience, finding purpose after…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 117: From Cuba to CIA - Ric Prado on Service, Sacrifice, and Black Ops
Send us Fan Mail On this edition of Passing the Torch, Martin Foster welcomes legendary CIA operations officer and bestselling author Ric Prado to the show. If…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 116: From Small Beginnings to Big Impact - Ken Coleman’s Insights on Purpose and Transformation
Send us Fan Mail Ken Coleman elaborates on the role of podcasts in shaping culture and providing on-demand content that influences listeners. He highlights the…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 115: Ray Cash Care - Why Vulnerability Is a Leadership Weapon
Send us Fan Mail True strength isn’t pretending you have it all together. Ray “Cash” Care explains why vulnerability builds trust, strengthens teams, and…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 114: Edgar Jones on Transformation, Forgiveness, Growth, Life Lessons, and Football Stories
Send us Fan Mail Meet Edgar Jones. He is a seven-year NFL Veteran, Professional Speaker, John Maxwell Certified Coach, and Author. Edgar helps high performers…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 113: Austen Alexander - Engineering Confidence After the Uniform Comes Off
Send us Fan Mail Meet Austen Alexander, a Navy veteran turned entrepreneur and fitness influencer. In this episode, we discuss Austen's unique approach to…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 112: Reinventing Yourself - Jessica Meuse Talks Military Service, Ambitions, and Staying True
Send us Fan Mail In a world where change is the only constant, Jessica Meuse's journey from a civilian to an officer in the Coast Guard serves as an inspiring…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 111: From the CIA to Storytelling - Tessa Robinson on Leadership, Resilience, and Service
Send us Fan Mail Tessa Robinson is seasoned communicator and storyteller with a rich background in public service and the military community joins Martin…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 110: Katherine Torres-Pummill - Authentic Voices in Military Media and Approach to Storytelling
Send us Fan Mail Martin Foster hosts a candid conversation with Katherine Torres-Pummill, the dynamic General Manager of Recurrent’s Military Vertical…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 109: Empowerment Through Kindness with Vanity Cross-Williams
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Passing the Torch, Martin Foster interviews Vanity Cross-Williams, an active duty military member and development advisor…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 108: Yoga, Leadership, and Life’s Unexpected Turns with Veteran and Advocate Jennifer Ballou
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Passing the Torch, host Martin Foster engages with Jennifer Ballou, an accomplished leader and yoga therapist, discussing…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 107: Maurice P. Kerry on Invisible Impact, Fatherhood, Marines, Life, Survival, and Purpose
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Passing the Torch, host Martin Foster engages in a heartfelt conversation with Maurice P. Kerry, a Marine Veteran and…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 106: Robert Hamilton Owens - Built, Not Given: The Never-Quit Mindset of a 72-Year-Old Ironman
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Martin Foster interviews Robert Hamilton Owens, a multifaceted individual known for his resilience and mental toughness. They…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 105: Vincent Mattox on Military Life, Influential Friendships, and the Power of Discipline
Send us Fan Mail Quick Episode Summary: Vincent Mattox shares leadership, gratitude, friendship, and military journey insights. - SEO Description: Passing The…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 104: Toni Lavery - Resilience, Service, and New Beginnings
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Passing the Torch, host Martin Foster speaks with Toni Lavery, a veteran of the United States Army, about her transition to…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 103: How Asking Why Builds Stronger Teams: Matt Lucio
Send us Fan Mail Quick Episode Summary: Matt Lucio shares Air Force leadership lessons, motivation, and authenticity. - SEO Description: Air Force…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 102: Denny Giamazzo - Wired for Action
Send us Fan Mail Denny Giamazzo graduated from UMASS, Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government and served in the Massachusetts…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 101: Behind The Mic, Networking, Growth, and Embracing Authenticity - Martin Foster and Jason David
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a landmark episode of Passing The Torch, where everything you thought you knew gets turned upside down! For our 101st episode…
Passing The Torch with Martin FosterEp. 100: Modeling the Rise, Not the Result: Growth and Community in Military Family Life with Lora Foster
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a truly special 100th episode of Passing the Torch! Hosts Martin Foster and his wife Lora sit down for a heartfelt conversation…
Passing The Torch with Martin Foster#99 - Storytelling for Impact with Bill Blankschaen
Send us Fan Mail Bill Blankschaen is a Multiple NYT/USA Today bestselling author & founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders, a creative team of…
Passing The Torch with Martin Foster#98 - Joseph Rutakangwa- Never Stay Broke: Practical Steps to Financial Freedom
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Joseph Rutakangwa shares his journey from wealth to extreme poverty and back, emphasizing the importance of…
Passing The Torch with Martin Foster#97 - Scott Stalker - Left of Leadership
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to "Passing The Torch," where we dive deep into the stories behind remarkable leaders, their journeys, and the lessons they have…