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The Akkeri

Matt Howlett

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What makes a good man? Through stories, interviews, and social commentary, The Akkeri podcast highlights how men and masculinities are portrayed, the challenges modern men face, and how to chart a better way forward. Why? Because we need a conversation about men and masculinity that is deeply spiritual, profoundly vulnerable, and, with any luck, personally and culturally transformative.
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Send Me

SOCOM Athlete

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This is the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, America’s #1 resource for Special Operations career preparation. Special Operators such as Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Rangers, USAF PJs, USMC Recon, and more tell their stories while offering life wisdom & training advice. Host of the “Send Me” Podcast, Jason Sweet is a former U.S. Special Operator who also played Football for the U of A, Baseball for GCU, and earned a Bachelor's in Biochemistry. Jason & his father Maurice made American his ...
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Religion. For some, that word sparks thoughts of faith and community; two concepts that are inherently good, but for others, the thought of religion is anything but good. In this episode of The Akkeri podcast, we get into the Christian religion; specifically, the Pentecostal denomination, through a conversation with my friend and former Christian, …
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As a police officer and former child and youth care worker, Jason Walsh has seen the challenges that young men face through several different lenses. Growing up in a lower-income family with a single mother and a father who was often in jail, his own story is one of hardship and making his way through “by the power and grace” of his mother. In our …
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Physical fitness is valued in Western culture, but it's often the aesthetic benefits - rather than the mental and overall health benefits - that most people seem to be after. While we know the positive impact that a physical fitness discipline can have, we often undervalue its role in reducing stress, creating mental clarity, and generally making u…
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You’ve screwed something up…do you laugh it off and move on or do you hear a little voice saying “way to go, dummy”. We all have an inner dialogue, but the degree to which it is helpful or harmful depends on the level of your mental fitness. In this episode, I talk with Cortez Hancock: a counselling psychotherapist who is focused on helping people …
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Every father faces challenges because being a good father is no easy task, but what if one of those challenges is a drug-addicted child? That was the case for Stephen Randell who lost his son to drug addiction at just 26 years of age. In this episode of The Akkeri Podcast, Steve shares the story of how his son Zack became addicted to drugs and grad…
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What was your relationship with your father like? Maybe it was somewhat strained, like mine, or maybe it was idyllic. The relationships boys have with their fathers have obvious impacts on the men they later become, but it also affects how they form relationships with other men and how they fill the role of father, if given the opportunity. In this…
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What is The Akkeri and who's the bald guy? Deep, life-altering questions, I'm sure. This first, inaugural episode is a story of fatherlessness, the good and bad of religion, adultery, separation, and divorce, failed business ventures, and more. It's the biggest challenges from what has been the hardest decade of my life to date. It's a 10,000 foot …
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Do you consider yourself courageous? I think most men would say "yes", but what about when it comes to your emotions? Dr. Ron Johnson is an author and psychologist focused on helping men understand how they feel, value how they feel, and communicate how they feel. And that's the reason for his new book 'Balls: Men Finding Courage With Words, Women,…
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"Never Quit! On this inspiring episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Navy SEAL Sniper and K9 handler John Collins. John is the definition of the phrase "Never Quit." He went through 6 different BUD/S classes and nearly 3 Hell Weeks before finally graduating BUD/S and becoming a Navy SEAL. Throughout the ep…
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This exciting and educational episode features LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee from SOCOM Athlete students and listeners from across the United States. The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of va…
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The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of valor. On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by MSG Earl Plumlee, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021. A Green Beret of 1st…
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“Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode, featuring LIVE Q&A from listeners across the United States. We're joined by active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode features questions such as how to be successful at MEPS, the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), BMT (basic military…
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How do you become a Navy SEAL? What is the pathway and how does it all start? Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring host Jason Sweet and active duty Navy SEAL SO1 Sanchez. The episode describes in great detail the pathway from talking to a recruiter, to earning an SO contract, the Delayed En…
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How do you get into Special Operations? What is the pathway and how does it all start? Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring host Jason Sweet. The episode describes in great detail the pathway from talking to a recruiter, to earning a contract, graduating basic military training, prep course…
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“Earn your trident every day!” Get your notes ready and join SOCOM Athlete for this educational and exciting episode featuring LIVE Q&A with SOCOM Athlete students across the United States. We're joined by former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Chad Williams. Chad served with SEAL Teams 1 & 7 on multiple combat deployments including Fallujah, Ira…
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How do you conquer your fears? How do you build a daily schedule and develop a routine? On this exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," host Jason Sweet records LIVE from Albuquerque, New Mexico after watching a SOCOM Athlete student graduate the USAF Pararescue (PJ) training pipeline. The episode discusses techniques and mindset fo…
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"De Oppresso Liber" U.S. Army Green Berets of 5/19 Special Forces Group (A) join host Jason Sweet for this exclusive episode answering all the important questions about Special Forces in the Colorado Army National Guard & how to start your journey today! Episode topics include the SFRE (Special Forces Readiness Evaluation), Recruiting Processes, Sp…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Kevin Baier, who just finished serving over 10 years as a U.S. Navy SEAL Sniper, Automatic Weapons Gunner, and Instructor. We're excited to announce that Kevin is our newest SOCOM Athlete instructor, and will be instructing at our upcoming Hell Day event in San…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Ryan Zinke, former SEAL Team 6 Commander, Montana State Senator, Congressmen, and 52nd U.S. Secretary of Interior. Ryan shares stories of his childhood, analyzes Navy SEAL & BUD/S training, discusses running for U.S. Congress out of Montana, and more. If his ca…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by former U.S. Navy SEAL Sniper now running for Congress, Brady Duke. Brady served on SEAL Team 1, seeing multiple combat deployments, including twice to Afghanistan as a Sniper/AW. A humble & quiet professional, Brady is now running for United States Congress out…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Force Reconnaissance Marine MGySgt Cory Paskvan, one of the most elite & fittest Marines in the entire Marine Corps; currently serving over 27 years in active duty. MGySgt Paskvan supervises & oversees all the training that goes into becoming a Recon Marine; th…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by a U.S. Navy SEAL running for Congress, Eli Crane. Eli is the Founder/CEO of a multimillion dollar business, Bottle Breacher, which was featured on the popular TV Show: Shark Tank. While a member of Navy SEAL Team 3, Eli deployed 5 times to combat zones in the m…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by former U.S. Army Ranger Sniper Nick Gough, now a sniper instructor and owner of Dark Corner Concepts LLC. While a member of 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Nick deployed 15 times to combat zones in the middle east. Nick then took his career to the CIA's GR…
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On this episode of the "Send Me" Podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by former Combat Controller (CCT) Eric Hohman, running for Congress out of Texas' 28th District. Eric was born in Mexico City, in which his family immigrated to the United States. He received U.S. citizenship after being adopted by his stepfather. Prior to running…
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“Earn your trident every day!” On this powerful episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," we're joined by Navy SEAL Chad Williams, Author of the bestselling book “SEAL of God.” Chad served with SEAL Teams 1 & 7 on multiple combat deployments including Fallujah, Iraq. He tells the incredible story of his path from a Southern California skater & …
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On this special episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet is joined by SGM Matthew Williams, an active duty Green Beret of 3rd Special Forces Group, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2019. SGM Williams was awarded the Nation's Highest Honor for extreme valor & courage in combat while risking his own life to save others in the Shok Vall…
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"Earn your trident every day" On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet is joined by former Navy SEAL Ray "Cash" Care, who has a powerful story to tell. From a childhood of great adversity to joining the United States Navy, Ray spent most of his career on SDV (SEAL Delivery Vehicle) Team 2, piloting miniature submarines on long-ran…
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"These things we do, that others may live!" The motto of a USAF Pararescueman (PJ). On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet is joined by TSgt John Hamilton, a Tier 1 PJ of the 724 STS; John spent his early career as a PJ at the 23 STS, in which he deployed to Afghanistan with an Army Special Forces ODA Team. For his actions in co…
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The Bible includes many stories of warfare, and the United States Military has historically presupposed a Christian worldview. However, the 6th Commandment states: "Thou Shalt Not Kill (Murder)." Join SOCOM Athlete for a special episode featuring Dr. Frank Turek discussing "Justified Killing vs Murder," and "Christianity & the United States Militar…
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A professional nutritionist, bodybuilder, & dietitian, Courtney Reeves has been mentoring SOCOM Athlete students for over 3 years. Join us for a special episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we host SOCOM Athlete's Nutritionist Courtney for round two of LIVE Q&A. Host Jason Sweet & Courtney discuss topics of nutrition, meal planning, and …
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"The Strong Shall Stand, The Weak Will Fall By The Wayside!" The motto of USAF TACP (Tactical Air Control Party). Join SOCOM Athlete LIVE for an interview and Q&A for this exclusive episode with TACP operators & Special Warfare Recruiters of the 124 ASOS; Boise, Idaho. SrA Koop recently finished the TACP pipeline, became JTAC qualified, and deploye…
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Join SOCOM Athlete for another powerful, educational episode from our podcast "Send Me!" This episode's guest, Mike Hazle, is a former USA Olympian & USAF CCT (Combat Controller) of the 125th STS. Mike has served as a SOCOM Athlete mentor & Hell Day instructor for nearly 3 years, bringing a plethora of human performance expertise & wisdom to SOCOM …
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Join SOCOM Athlete for our second time hosting Navy SEAL Matthew Heidt for a powerful interview & LIVE Q&A with Special Operations candidates across the United States discussing BUD/S, Navy SEAL Officer vs Enlisted, Spiritual Resiliency & Combat, Christianity on SEAL Teams, and more. Matt retired as a U.S. Navy SEAL & Senior Chief Petty Officer aft…
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"First There!" The motto of the elite USAF CCT (Combat Controllers). Retired Lieutenant Colonel Dan Schilling served over 30 years in the military, primarily as a CCT & STO (Special Tactics Officer). He was chosen to author the bestselling book Alone at Dawn , the story of Medal of Honor recipient MSgt John Chapman, who was killed in action March 4…
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SAS (Special Air Service) Australia Major Dan Pronk is a Doctor/Physician with over 100 combat missions, deploying to Afghanistan 4 times in support of GWOT (Global War on Terror). Dr. Dan Pronk successfully completed Medical School via an Army scholarship and served the majority of his military career as a Tier 1 Special Operator, serving side-by-…
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Join MSgt Roger Sparks and host Jason Sweet for LIVE Q&A with aspiring special operations candidates across the United States. SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. In this powerful episode of the "Send Me" podcast, Roger Sparks, a USAF Pararescueman (PJ) legend & the Author of “Warrior’s Creed" opens up f…
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SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. In this powerful episode of the "Send Me" podcast, host Jason Sweet brings on Roger Sparks; a USAF Pararescueman (PJ) legend & the Author of “Warrior’s Creed." Roger was considered for the Medal of Honor for his actions in Kunar Province, Afghanistan during Operation B…
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Join us for a powerful story followed by LIVE Q&A on this episode of SOCOM Athlete’s podcast “Send Me” as host Jason Sweet interviews former African American Navy SEAL Officer Jake Zweig. Jake & Jason discuss topics such as: Jake's childhood story, time at the U.S. Naval Academy, BUD/S training tips & advice, his experience as an African American o…
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Welcome to the podcast "Send Me!" by SOCOM Athlete, rated in the top 250 in the United States by Apple, and the top 1.5% of Podcasts in the entire world. The podcast’s mission is to empower you, our listener, with wisdom, knowledge, & stories from America's past & current special operations warriors. Topics include: physical fitness, leadership, co…
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Stew Smith is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, graduating from the US Naval Academy & serving on the Elite SDV (SEAL Delivery Vehicle) teams. Stew has authored over 40 books & training programs focused on tactical strength & conditioning, serving as a lighthouse to Navy SEAL candidates for over 2 decades. Stew has made guest appearances on National…
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SOCOM Athlete is America's #1 resource in Special Operations career preparation. In this special episode of "Send Me," host Jason Sweet brings on Guinness World Record Holder/retired Green Beret Jay Stokes, a true legend in both the Special Operations & Skydiving community. In 2006, Jay broke the Guinness World Record for the most jumps in a day, k…
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A HUGE welcome to SOCOM Athlete's newest podcast guest, SEAC 4 Ramón "CZ" Colón-López, the highest ranking enlisted member in the entire United States military; A USAF Pararescueman (PJ) & Tier 1 Operator at the 24 STS, he was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. CZ was also the superintendent of training at The PJ/CRO (Combat Rescue Officer) School, and ha…
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Join us for a celebration on an exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" with Olympian/CCT Mike Hazle & Army Ranger Pearce Cucchissi discussing BIG announcements & the recent San Clemente IV Hell Day event, featuring a record-breaking 44 students; A special shoutout to the Recon Sniper Foundation for sponsoring the event. Jason, Mike,…
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Matthew Heidt retired as a U.S. Navy SEAL & Senior Chief Petty Officer after 23 years of service, deploying with SEAL Team 4 & SEAL Team 1 to various overseas locations including: Iraq, Bolivia, Philippines, Kenya, Thailand, and Panama. While serving in Iraq in 2007, Matt was awarded the Bronze Star Medal w/ Valor for his actions during combat whil…
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Join SOCOM Athlete & our students as we Q&A LIVE w/ USAF Pararescueman (PJ) TSgt Kris Tomes, the first-ever PJ to become a full-time USAF Special Warfare Recruiter. TSgt Tomes has been a PJ for over 10 years & has multiple combat tours, receiving awards/decorations to include 8 Air Medals, 1 w/ Valor, & the Combat Action Medal. He was an Instructor…
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Join us for another episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," as we conduct a LIVE interview and student Q&A w/ former Navy SEAL Sniper & RECCE Team Leader John Wilson of SEAL Team 2. John is now a part-time firearms instructor, professional carpenter, and SOCOM Athlete Hell Day Special Guest instructor. John enlisted in the Marine Corps at the…
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Join us for a special episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast as we hear the story of retired Chief Master Sergeant "Super" Sanchez. A former 212 RQS & 306 RQS PJ, JSOC/Tier 1 Operator who served on SEAL Team 6, PJ Schoolhouse Director of training, and retired Chief Master Sergeant Pararescueman (PJ), Chief has done it all. Chief is the SOCOM Athlete di…
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You're listening to another exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we're joined by three senior instructors/cadre from the USMC's RTC/BRC (Basic Reconnaissance Course). The three instructors joined us over the weekend as special guest instructors at our San Clemente Hell Day III event, featuring 33 students aspiring & training fo…
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Join us for an exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" discussing the event "Hell Day," a nation-wide, world class training event preparing students for the rigors of Special Operations training. SOCOM Athlete has conducted 28 Hell Day events across the united states since 2017, seeing over 30 different Special Guest Instructors from…
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Join us for another episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we bring on SOCOM Athlete's Nutritionist, Courtney Reeves, a professional bodybuilder & dietitian. Host Jason Sweet & Courtney discuss topics of nutrition, meal planning, and supplements, then transition into LIVE Q&A w/ SOCOM Athlete students. Jason & Courtney have been customizin…
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