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by Liberty Speaks | Herb Thompson & Corrie Thompson
Not Special is a leadership and purpose podcast featuring raw, in-person conversations with Navy SEALs, CIA operatives, elite civilian leaders, trailblazing creators, and founders who have navigated defining transitions and personal evolution. We ditch the bios and resumes to expose the actual experiences that shape who we become: the wins, the failures, the hard lessons, and the turning points that changed everything. From special operations veterans to innovative business builders, their titles aren’t the story. The person is. Real people. Real stories. Real growth. Hosted by Herb and Corrie Thompson
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Burned Over 85% of His Body: An Army Ranger's Reason to Live | Michael Schlitz
On February 27, 2007, Army Ranger Michael Schlitz survived an explosion in Iraq that killed three of his fellow soldiers and left him with burns over 85% of his body. Surviving the explosion was only the beginning. After months in a medically induced coma, countless surgeries, and losing both hands, Michael faced an even more personal battle: depression, suicidal thoughts, and the loss of the life he had known. In this episode of Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show, Michael joins Herb and C...
- 1 weeks ago1h 9m
Vinny Chapman: Savannah Bananas' The Dancing Umpire Brings Joy
Send us Fan Mail Millions know him as the Dancing Umpire of the Savannah Bananas. But few know the man behind the moves. Vinny Chapman has spent 30 years umpiring baseball, going from youth baseball fields in Texas to performing in front of 102,000 fans. His infectious energy, viral dance videos, and commitment to entertaining fans have made him one of the most recognizable personalities in Banana Ball. But behind the laughter is a deeply personal story. Vinny joins Herb and Corrie Thom...
- 2 weeks ago2h 0m
From Green Beret to Smokejumper | Aaron Todd
Send us Fan Mail Aaron Todd has been a Marine, Army Green Beret, smokejumper, rodeo cowboy, and Montana outfitter. He's spent his life pursuing adventure, from combat deployments overseas to parachuting into remote wilderness to fight wildfires. But the experiences he values most aren't necessarily the ones you'd expect. In this episode of *Not Special*, Aaron joins Herb and Corrie Thompson to share his journey through Special Forces, wildland firefighting, and life in Montana. He recount...
- 3 weeks ago1h 36m
Nic McKinley: From CIA Operative to Fighting Human Trafficking
Send us Fan Mail What does a former CIA operative know about human trafficking that most Americans don't? Nic McKinley went from growing up in foster care to becoming an Air Force Pararescueman, serving with the CIA, and founding DeliverFund, an organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking through intelligence, data, and technology. During an operation in Afghanistan, Nic encountered information about children being trafficked and exploited. That experience helped change the directi...
- Oct 15, 20261h 56m
The Battle That Nearly Killed This Green Beret | Dave Kenney
Send us Fan Mail Green Beret Dave Kenney survived more than two decades in U.S. Army Special Forces, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. But the fight that nearly killed him came after the uniform. After years of combat, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and struggling with alcohol, Dave found himself drinking two fifths of vodka a day. His marriage ended, his relationship with his children suffered, and his health deteriorated to the point that doctors told him there was lit...
- Oct 8, 20262h 42m
The Army Botched His Surgery. He Refused to Let It Define Him. | Cameron Cushman
Send us Fan Mail The Army botched Cameron Cushman’s surgery. What followed changed nearly every part of his life. Cameron Cushman is an Army veteran, Afghanistan veteran, filmmaker, and documentary producer whose life changed after a surgery at Fort Hood led to years of serious medical complications. Cameron shares his experience with military medical care, gastroparesis, chronic illness, anxiety, veteran mental health, and being told he might never work again. But that isn’t where his st...
- Oct 1, 20261h 7m
Andy Stumpf: Identity, Failure, Fatherhood & Truth
Send us Fan Mail Andy Stumpf spent more than 17 years as a Navy SEAL, served with SEAL Team Six, became a record-setting wingsuit pilot, entrepreneur, author and host of the Cleared Hot podcast. But those are things he’s done. They aren’t who he is. For the first episode of The Americana Series: Montana, we traveled to sit down with Andy for a conversation about identity, failure, leadership, marriage, fatherhood and what happens when the life you built your identity around begins to disappea...
- Sep 24, 20261h 14m
The Angel of Death: Who Is Allison Black?
Send us Fan Mail They called her the “Angel of Death.” Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Allison Black spent more than 32 years serving her country, but her path to becoming a special operations aviator was anything but planned. She began her career as an enlisted SERE specialist before becoming an officer and eventually flying AC-130 gunships with Air Force Special Operations Command. After September 11, 2001, Allison deployed to Central Asia and flew combat missions over Afghanistan. Working a...
About Not Special: A Liberty Speaks Show
Not Special is a leadership and purpose podcast featuring raw, in-person conversations with Navy SEALs, CIA operatives, elite civilian leaders, trailblazing creators, and founders who have navigated defining transitions and personal evolution. We ditch the bios and resumes to expose the actual experiences that shape who we become: the wins, the failures, the hard lessons, and the turning points that changed everything. From special operations veterans to innovative business builders, their titles aren’t the story. The person is. Real people. Real stories. Real growth. Hosted by Herb and Corrie Thompson
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