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On this podcast, we're embarking on a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and courage. We're stepping outside of our comfort zone, sharing real, genuine stories, and inviting you to join us. Here, we'll explore the unknown, challenge our fears, and celebrate our successes.
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From Mayor to the NY Senate: Joe Griffo on Upstate Resilience, AI, and Standing by First Responders (opens the original)
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In Episode 67 of The Matt & Monica Podcast, we sit down with longtime New York State Senator Joe Griffo for a wide-ranging, candid conversation on community resilience, public service, and navigating grief. Before discussing policy, we talk about the Sylvan Beach Memorial Run dedicated to Matt's late children, law enforcement, and first responders. Senator Griffo shares his perspective on the quiet strength of Gold Star families, the weight first responders carry on the job, and why turning trag
3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Interview: The Real Cost of War | Dereck Bohner (opens the original)
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Episode 65Late one night at the Arete Path Retreat, under a dark pavilion outside, we sat down for an uninterrupted, intensely raw conversation with Dereck Bonner from the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. What followed wasn't a standard military interview highlighting accolades; it was a transparent dive into the rucksack of a warrior processing the true weight of combat, loss, and the silent inner wars fought long after the uniform comes off.From growing up as a tall Asian kid with an ident
102 Years of Grit, WWII & Building Sylvan Beach with Captain John DePerno (opens the original)
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At 102 years old, Captain John DePerno has lived a life most people only read about in history books. In this episode of The Matt & Monica Podcast, Captain John sits down with us at Captain John’s Restaurant & Tiki Bar to share over a century of unforgettable stories.From growing up in Utica and shining shoes during the Great Depression to the heartbreaking day Pearl Harbor was bombed and his mother passed away in his arms, John’s early years were forged in pure resilience. He takes us through h
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