PICK UP THE SIX® Productions

Dec 19 2024 202 ep. 41 mins 14

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PICK UP THE SIX® shares stories about the men and women among us who go above-and-beyond to PICK UP THE SIX through SERVICE, PURPOSE and IMPACT.

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#190: Eric Vevang, the Road to Redemption

Dec 19 2024 57 mins

Eric Vevang has a wild story to share. It's just your run of the mill mom was being sex trafficked, dad goes to prison, end up arrested for the first time at age 12. Set back after set back after set back, before ending up out of the military and in prison by the age of 20. And that’s just scratching the surface. Like any good comeback story, Eric’s has critical moments, in

#189: Jerry Quickel, Big Helmet Guy

Sep 17 2024 46 mins

Jerry Quickel is a big helmet guy. I came across Jerry on Twitter/X and was instantly drawn to his epic football helmet collection, now 572 helmets and counting. He's a great guy, with a passion for sports, football, and representing the smaller schools, because in addition to helmets from the Blue Bloods, he has some schools you've never heard of. We nerd out over football gea

#188: Caleb Cook, End of Watch Foundation

Sep 17 2024 32 mins

Every day, men and women in law enforcement across this country leave their homes and families to answer the call of service to a greater mission. Tragically, this call to service can require a heavy sacrifice. This sacrifice is not only made up by the dangers that come with violent situations, but the cumulative stress from the burden of the badge. Caleb Cook and the End of Watch

Remembering 9/11 with FDNY's Peter Blaich

Sep 10 2024 97 mins

We are back with an archived episode of PICK UP THE SIX Podcast, as we take time to remember the events of September the 11th, 2001. You don't need a reminder of what happened to our nation on that fateful day. As we have done in years past, we set aside some intentional time to honor those who lost their lives on that day. Our national and our world changed forever. As did the l

#187: Paul and Linda Johnson, Service Dogs Saving Lives

Sep 05 2024 38 mins

In 2015, Paul and Linda Johnson lost their son, Joseph, to suicide. It sent them into a fog, but when that fog began to clear one thing was certain for them, they would not let that moment define the memory of their son. From that tragedy comes their mission to educate, save and improve the lives of those suffering from mental health challenges and prior suicidal tendencies by prov

#186: Chief Chuck Whitworth, Honor & Integrity

Aug 11 2024 40 mins

Chief Chuck has become a friend, yet we've not met in person. Our paths first crossed on Twitter/X talking about F3 and how he was drawn to our organization of men worldwide. Today, he joins the show to talk about his 24-year career in the Navy, we we focus on two undeniable qualities that he looks for in a real leader, honor and integrity.

#185: Eric & Lumi, Operation Soul Rescue

Jun 24 2024 39 mins

We met Eric Hohman a few years ago on PICK UP THE SIX, a former Air Force Combat Controller, Eric was on a journey that included running for Congress and leading a non-profit called the 1st There Foundation, an organization dedicated to his fallen brothers and their families. Today, Eric is back with Lumi and they're sharing how 1st There is now working through an effort called O

#184: Mike & Stacy Sweeney, OPTI VETS

Jun 13 2024 29 mins

Mike, a Navy Veteran, and his wife Stacy have launched a new program through their therapeutic facility called OPTI VETS. Their goal is to augment Post Traumatic Syndrome efforts through a comprehensive integrative approach. They are putting in the work and serving those who have served. This is a couple that knows about picking up the six, their family of 11 includes six adopted c

#183: Chris Fontana, The Primal Mindset

Jun 03 2024 25 mins

At his lowest moments in life, Chris Fontana was a 300-pound alcoholic. But, life told him that was enough and he faced his challenges head on, with a primal mindset. Chris is the owner of Go Primal an the host of The Primal Mindset show, and he's become a friend and brother over the last year. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did, on this episode of PICK UP THE SIX

#182: Craig Hannum, The Toughest Topic

May 24 2024 53 mins

Craig Hannum is a retired Army soldier and Military Police who continues his service through The Toughest Topic, a program that offers tangible tools to combat the one preventable death, suicide. He's become a friend and a brother in this battle, and we are honored to introduce you to him on this episode of PICK UP THE SIX. Show sponsors are Mudgear.com code PUT6 and LiveMomentous