Podcast Cover

Former Action Guys Podcast

  • Explicit

    Clip 036 | Shot Down in Vietnam | Capt Jerry Geller

    26 JUN 2024 · Marine F-4 Phantom pilot Jerry Geller was shot down in Vietnam while conducting a bombing run on an enemy mortar position. This clip is taken from Ep. 012 which is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or ad free on Patreon.  Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com
    Played 18m 58s
  • Explicit

    Ep. 214 | Ken Kraus | Marine Taken Hostage in Iran

    25 JUN 2024 · Kenneth Kraus is a former Marine embassy guard that was sent to Tehran to reinforce their posts during the Iranian Revolution. After terrorists breached the embassy walls, Ken and two other Marines fought back and ensured the safety of civilians before Ken was taken hostage and sent to the notorious Evin Prison for torture sessions. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Ken's site https://sites.google.com/view/kenkraus/home 00:00:00 Intro 00:12:13 70's Marine Corps 00:14:05 World At War 00:22:01 The Draft | Women in the Draft 00:38:39 Meeting Carlos Hathcock 00:46:43 Marine Security Guard Duty 00:57:20 Stationed in Cypress 01:07:46 Iranian Situation | Arriving in Iran 01:22:28 The Embassy Assault Begins 01:31:56 The Embassy is Breached 01:41:44 The Last Stand 02:04:29 Initial Capture 02:10:50 Moved to an Iranian Hospital 02:19:45 Mevin Prison 02:24:56 Introduction to the Torture Chair 02:34:39 Trial and Execution Order 02:44:55 Red Cross Arrives 02:55:08 Heading Home
    Played 3h 16m 53s
  • Explicit

    Clip 035 | MSOT 8212 | Joining the Team

    21 JUN 2024 · Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) at Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) attach to Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOT) for deployments after being trained and evaluated by some of the best fire supporters in the US military. This clip is taken from Ep. 142 with Ryan Stevens and is available on YouTube or ad free on Patreon.  Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Ryan's Site https://fullarmorfarm.com
    Played 7m 34s
  • Ep. 213 | Eric Sauvé | Canadian Infantry Officer and Military Blogger

    19 JUN 2024 · Eric Sauvé is a retired infantry officer that served with Canada's Royal 22e Régiment. Eric's military journey spanned from his entry into the Royal Military College of Canada to being an intelligence liaison with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys Eric's links Blog with articles in French and English: http://www.esauveca.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-sauv%C3%A9-cd-45753a58/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericsauve2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericsauve2/
    Played 1h 47m 10s
  • Clip 034 | Delta Force Operator | Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail

    14 JUN 2024 · Todd Opalski is a retired United States Marine Corps reconnaissance man and JSOC Delta Operator that thrives in the outdoors. In this clip taken from Ep. 166, Todd details his experience on two of the worlds hardest hiking trails. Support the show:  https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com Todd's site https://www.zencommando.com/
    Played 18m 16s
  • Ep. 212 | John Dailey | MARSOC Detachment 1 and Recon Sniper

    11 JUN 2024 · John Dailey is a former member of the experimental MARSOC Detachment 1 who was hand selected to create the Marine Raider sniper program. Prior to Det 1, John served with the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon and 1st Recon Battalion. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/formeractionguys John's sites https://www.jadailey.com/ https://jdailey.substack.com/ https://rtfu.substack.com/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:10:35 Failing the Recon Indoc | Drown Proofing 00:13:05 Passing Out During HAHO Jump 00:16:28 Assigned to 3/7 STA 00:22:33 Upholding the Legacy 00:32:17 STA Platoon Weapons and Training 00:45:23 Marine Security Guard (MSG) Duty 00:56:54 Empowering Young Leaders 01:05:57 Combat Technology 01:12:00 Orders to Recon Battalion 01:17:36 1st to Respond to 9/11 01:25:39 First Engagement in Afghanistan 01:34:42 Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance 01:39:57 MARSOC Detachment 1
    Played 2h 2m 22s
  • Clip 033 | MARSOC JTAC | Never Stop Learning

    24 MAY 2024 · Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) Tony Musselman and host Justin Cramer discuss JTAC technology and Tony's pre-deployment training for his second Raider Battalion deployment. Check out the entire interview on Ep. 104! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergrpahics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com.
    Played 13m 12s
  • Ep. 211 | Brian Dickinson | Navy Rescue Swimmer and Everest Summiteer

    21 MAY 2024 · Brian Dickinson is a former Navy aviation rescue swimmer who is also a mountaineer that has summited Everest. After summiting the world's highest peak solo, Brian lost his sight to snow blindness and completed his descent with the ability to see. His trek from the summit was expected to take 2-3 hours and ended up taking 7 hours of feeling his way down. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Brian's Site https://www.briandickinson.net/ 00:00:00 Wagner Loves What? 00:07:16 US Navy Rescue Swimmer 00:13:53 Airliner Goes Down 00:20:07 Iraqi Fishermen Eaten By Sharks 00:26:27 Getting into Mountaineering 00:33:46 Advice for New Climbers 00:37:41 Mountain Bodies 00:43:49 High Altitude Climbing is a Lifestyle 00:50:34 Climbing the Highest Peak on Each Continent 00:58:04 Sherpa Culture 01:06:28 How Long it Took | Base Camp to Summit 01:09:45 Summit Day 01:22:14 Verifying a Summit | Himalayan Database 01:30:17 The Blind Descent 01:46:10 Snow Blindness
    Played 2h 5s
  • Explicit

    Ep. 210 | Nick Aicardi | Military Police and Afghan Advisor

    1 MAY 2024 · Nick Aicardi is a former US Marine who was Military Police and an Afghan Police Advisor. Nick also hosts the Hard to Kill Podcast where he interviews veterans from all backgrounds and it's available on most platforms. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com
    Played 1h 18m 28s
  • Explicit

    Clip 032 | Marjah Combat Operations | 1st Battalion 6th Marines | Brandon Harris

    25 APR 2024 · Brandon Harris is a Marine infantryman that deployed to Afghanistan three times. He served with 1/6 during the Battle of Marjah and describes some of his experiences in this clip taken from Ep. 163. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com
    Played 17m 11s

Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows...

show more
Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives.

Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.

Some content is not appropriate for children or listeners because of the graphic description of combat and other traumatic events.

Support the show
https://patreon.com/formeractionguys
https://jcramergraphics.com
https://ANGLICOshop.com
show less
Contacts
Information

Looks like you don't have any active episode

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Current

Podcast Cover

Looks like you don't have any episodes in your queue

Browse Spreaker Catalogue to discover great new content

Next Up

Episode Cover Episode Cover

It's so quiet here...

Time to discover new episodes!

Discover
Your Library
Search