Price of Admission

Feb 06 2025 103 ep. 83 mins
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I’m creating content to help myself and others grow, embracing failure as a foundation for building exceptional habits of thought and resilience, empowering us to thrive in a world that values sharp, adaptable mindsets. Perseverance stories from all phases of the roadmap, capturing critical confidence realizations that built character and teams. Contact: For any Q&A or if you have interest in speaking on POA, please send a note to [email protected]

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

Feb 06 2025 72 mins  
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

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

Jan 23 2025 114 mins  
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 thr

Turning Suffering Into Growth, Resilience, and Purpose. with Jeremy Harrell

Jan 02 2025 68 mins  
In this powerful episode of The Price of Admission, we sit down with Jeremy Harrell, a combat veteran, nonprofit leader, and advocate for change, to explore how suffering can be a profound teacher. Jeremy shares his incredible journey, from his military service during Operation Iraqi Freedom to founding Veteran’s Club Inc., a nationally recognized nonprofit providing innovative p

Knowing that Christ Paid the Admission. with Jared Smearman

Dec 26 2024 84 mins  
In a milestone 100th episode of *Price of Admission*, I sit down with Navy veteran and business owner Jared Smearman. Jared opens up about his journey from the Naval Academy to navigating identity crises, battling OCD, anxiety, and substance abuse, and rebuilding relationships with his family.Now a successful entrepreneur in dog training, Jared shares hard-earned lessons about resi

The Fruits of Your Tree. with Mike Stukel

Dec 12 2024 99 mins  
Mike Stukel, a Jacksonville native and Navy Football Senior of 20011, Class of 2012. We discuss:His transition from quarterback to A-back and the unforgettable moments of ‘Team Wins’.Life-saving experiences that highlight his courage and composure under pressure.Lessons from Marine Corps deployments, including eye-opening perspectives gained in Djibouti.The transition to civili

The Price is Paid - Eternal Grace, Earthly Brotherhood. with Andrew Thompson

Dec 05 2024 89 mins  
Andrew Thompson— Navy Football’s 1995 Defensive team Capt... a Defensive Back …USNA class of ’96. - Known to many as Drew, he’s a STANDOUT… figure in the the Navy Football Brotherhood and a KEY… character in the renowned book "A Civil War" by John Feinstein…- Drew’s story is not about what he accomplished on the field but MOST.. about… the profound impact he’s

Authentically Unfiltered - Being Who You Are. with Shun “T” White

Nov 27 2024 74 mins  
Shun White, a Memphis native, record-setting Navy football star, and seasoned Surface Warfare Officer (SWO). Shun shares his journey from the streets of North Memphis to the gridiron of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he left a legacy as Navy's sixth all-time leading rusher. Beyond his athletic achievements, Shun delves into his transition from professional football aspirations to a

No Excuses. with Kameron Smith

Nov 21 2024 62 mins  
Kam Smith—- a guy who’s the definition of grit, heart, and HUSTLE. - Hailing from Garner, North Carolina, Kam’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. - Spending many a night throwing a football through a tire, OVER…and OVER…at his local church - From slinging the rock, to shaping young lives as a coach, - now getting his hands dirty in construction, - he’s lived

Someone paid it for me. with Ray Biles

Nov 14 2024 68 mins  
Ray Biles reflects and explores a life rooted in gratitude, leadership, and purpose. Ray shares how the sacrifices and efforts of others shaped his 43-year career in education and coaching, including 31 years as head football coach and athletic director at Lorena High School.From the lessons learned in the locker room to the profound impact of faith, family, and community, Ray refl

No Quit Mentality. with David Mahoney

Oct 17 2024 86 mins  
David Mahoney, a former Navy football class of 2007 (Sr 2006). 4-year starter at outside linebacker, David helped lead Navy to a standard of dominance over other service academies. With a record-breaking career that included the second-most sacks and third-most tackles for loss in Navy history, David’s impact on the field was undeniable – setting the bar high was something he i