SE6 #234 Josh Schoemann For Governor of Wisconsin
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Great podcast with Josh Schoemann for Governor Josh was previously on the podcast. He is an Iraq war veteran was apart of the invasion and is Washington County Executive. Josh is campaigning for Governor of Wisconsin. We have so much love and appreciation for this state. We love small diners for breakfast, hunting, and our veterans. I don’t do much about politics but this was more about getting to know him as a potential governor. Lots of fun and laughs
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SE6 #233 Memorial Day Calls
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I called some fellow veterans to ask them how they celebrate and what Memorial Day means to them. Memorial Day 2025 Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything for this nation. Their sacrifice is the foundation of our freedom. To all veterans, families, and supporters of the Fragout Podcast—thank you for standing with us as we remember the fallen and carry forward their legacy with purpose, unity, and respect. Never forgotten. Always honored.
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SE6 #232 Brett Schaal-Iraq War Veteran-Fallujah-Marine Corps
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Incredible Podcast with my friend Brett Schaal. Brett served 8 years in the Marines. He did 2 tours in Iraq and was in the first fight for Fallujah and was there for the Flour Factory incident. He served with 2/7 Marines. He share his upbrining and path into the Marines and transition. Brett and I went to UW- Whitewater together and sat next to each other in English class. Brett is one of the most humble and hard working friends I know. He’s not one to boast about his service so I am doing it for him. He also recently bought a Traeger! On December 1, 2005, in Fallujah, Iraq, 2nd...
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SE6 #231 The Williams- My Long Lost Family
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Incredible podcast with My British Family My sister Tanya her kids Ryan and Alexa. We did a nice podcast about the story of finding each other through DNA testing. I’ve grown up knowning nothing about my father and I’ve only had 1 picture of him. Tanya has provided 50+ more pictures and tons of stories ans facts about my dad. It’s been something I’ve always wondered about my whole life. We both knew each other exist but didn’t have full names or updated information. I’ve spent the last 11 days with them taking them all over Wisconsin.
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SE6 #230 Chance Wadsworth- Quill Creek Calls- 2X World Champion Live Goose Caller- Conservationist
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Chance Wadsworth- 2 Time World Live Goose Calling Champion. Owner of Quill Creek Calls and Nuclear Chemist. Chance is an avid Goose and Duck Hunter. We shared a great hunt last September. He taught me how to Goose Call and is always helping me. We also spent time together in Salt Lake City Utah at Western Hunt Expo. This was a great episode because we got to talk about waterfowl hunting, work ethic, and mentoring others.
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SE6 #229 Zach Zdroik- Marine Veteran-Afganistan-VetMedQRF
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Amazing podcast with my friend Zack Zdroik. Zach is a Marine Corps Veteran/Afghanistan Veteran. Father and Relentless Veteran Advocate. Zach was the Executive Director of Veteran Outreach Of Wisconsin. He has worked for the VFW, Racine County (accredited by the VA), VOW, Cameron firm, and now ceo/co-founder- VetmedQRF Zach and I talked indepth about veteran advocacy and what we’ve seen and experienced face to face with veterans. We talked about the homeless veteran issue at full spectrum. This was a treat for me since I don’t get to have these types of conversations. There’s certain...
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SE6 #228 Greg Russo- Iraq Veteran- UW Badgers Linebacker
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Greg Russo is a 2x Iraq War veteran and former Linebacker for the Wisconsin Badgers. Greg was a walk on for the Badgers after his second deployment. He shared his incredible story and the genesis of why football and why he joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard. His path from Warzones to the Rose Ball is rare, inspiring, and empowering for everyone. We also talk about high preforming athletes and teams.
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SE6 #227 Greg Brittnacher- Freedom Claims Agency- Iraq War Veteran
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Greg Brittnacher is a proud Air Force Veteran and served in North Dakota, England and a tour in Iraq. He’s highly educated with VA Appeals and disability benefits and is the former CVSO of Calumet County. He’s now owner of Freedom Claims Agency as a Registered Claims Agent. He’s registered through the VA system so he’s verified and not a claims Shark.. he’s legit! Greg is also currently in Law School to become a Lawyer.  If you need assistance with VA appeals he’s your guy. please check out his
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SE6 #226 Travis Soletske- Army Veteran- Zero Dark Thirty Outfitters
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Travis J. Soletske was Army Combat Medic and currently owner of Zero Dark Thirty Outfitters LLC. Travis and I talked about why he joined the military and then he reenlisted after 9/11. He is an avid outdoorsman and strives to help veteran with the outdoors and hunting. We had a great time together sharing stories and laughs.
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SE6 #225 Cory McElhatton- Iraq/Afghanistan- MEDEVAC Crew Chief
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Cory served 12 years in the Army. 4 combat deployments 1 to Iraq 3 to Afghanistan as a MEDEVAC Crew Chief on Blackhawks. He has over 2,000 flight hours and 1,000 missions between Iraq and Afghanistan. Cory served with the 101st Airborne out of Fort Campbell. Cory shared his story and why the military saved his life and helped him become a better person. He was in some serious legal troubles and the Army was his only option. Proud to know Cory. We’ve hunted together and had some great times.
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