Ep15: The Gathering Storm - Growing Homeland Threat to the US
On this episode, retired US Army Green Beret and founder of Task Force Pineapple, Scott Mann, discussing the growing extremist threat to the United States in 2025. Along with an accomplished group of former intelligence professionals including Sarah Adams, the team has crafted a new book entitled the Gathering Storm to educate on the threat and steps to mitigate at the state and local level. To order the book visit: https://a.co/d/bVbrrPP Proceeds will benefit 501c3 nonprofit Task Force Pineapple's mission to support veterans, first responders and their families who are suffering from moral injury after the Global War on Terrorism. Visit www.tfpineapple.org to learn more. The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on the podcast as well as his other work: www.patreon.com/scottmann NEW episodes EVERY TUESDAY! #terrorism #unitedstates #homelandthreat
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Ep14: Lebanese Immigrant Joins US Army after 9/11; Becomes SWAT Operator
On this episode of the Scott Mann podcast, Scott sits down with Lebanese immigrant, US Army veteran, SWAT officer, and podcast host, Ayman Kafel. His story of being born in Liberia in civil war, being raised in Lebanon, and then joining the Army and law enforcement as an immigrant to the United States is powerful and riveting. To check out Ayman’s podcast, Project Sapient, please visit and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@projectsapient3329 The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on the podcast as well as his other work: www.patreon.com/scottmann NEW episodes EVERY TUESDAY! #swat #army #immigrant
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Ep13: Mother of Eight Turns Life of Addiction into Life of Service
On this powerful episode of the Scott Mann podcast, sits down with We Fight Monsters co-founder, Jess Owen, wife of Ben Owner and mother of eight. Her story of overcoming addiction, rescuing Afghans through a network of safehouses, and helping others rebuild their lives on the streets of Memphis, is a powerful reminder that we can rebuild and get big stuff done from the ground up. To check out Jess and Ben’s book “We Fight Monsters” please visit: www.onceamerican.com The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on the podcast as well as his other work: www.patreon.com/scottmann NEW episodes EVERY TUESDAY! #addiction #recovery #motivation
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Ep 12: The Former ADDICT that's SAVING Memphis
On this edition of the Scott Mann podcast, Scott sits down with former addict, Army veteran and serial entrepreneur Ben Owen as he discusses lifting his life out of addiction to helping others. Through several charitable foundations, Ben and his wife, Jess, are cleaning up the streets of South Memphis from drugs and human trafficking. His mission is simple: defend the defenseless. To find out more about Ben’s book please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therealbenowen/we-fight-monsters-0 Check out Ben’s nonprofit, We Fight Monsters at: https://wefightmonsters.org The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on the podcast as well as his other work: www.patreon.com/scottmann NEW episodes EVERY TUESDAY! #memphis #benowen #addiction
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Ep11: Retired Green Beret Shares His Darkest Moment--And how Storytelling Saved His Life
On this special solo edition of the Scott Mann podcast, Scott shares his unfiltered story of hitting rock bottom and how learning the power of storytelling helped him climb out of the ashes. He discusses imposter syndrome, resistance, veteran mental health and suicide, and Scott’s emotional play entitled “Last Out” on this powerful episode. For any veterans in crisis, please reach out to someone for help. Dial 988 to speak directly to the veteran’s crisis line. Please consider visiting Task Force Pineapple at www.tfpineapple.org which conducts storytelling workshops for veterans, first responders and their families as well as produces the "Last Out" play Scott discusses in this episode. Your donations will ensure that veterans continue to have access to the powerful modality of storytelling. To watch Last Out on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Out-Scott-Mann/dp/B09X94Q5CS Check out "Last Out" LIVE in these locations in 2025: 1-3 May in St Cloud, Minneapolis, MN16 May in Colorado Springs, CO14 June in Poughkeepsie, NY8-9 July in Leesburg, VA13 September in Youngstown, OH4-5 October in Oahu, HI17 October in Fayetteville, NC22 November in Pensacola, FLWatch Scott's TedX talk called "The Generosity of Scars" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_szAosvdWdM&t=33s The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on the podcast as well as his other work: www.patreon.com/scottmann NEW episodes EVERY TUESDAY! #greenberet #mentalhealth #veterans
Teammates, my name is Scott Mann--I am a retired US Army Special Forces (Green Beret) officer, founder of Operation Pineapple Express, NY Times Best Selling author, news correspondent, nonprofit founder, key note speaker and playwright, and a leadership coach.
The new Scott Mann Podcast will contain a curated mix of discussions, both myself and with guests, about connecting like our lives depend on it --- because they do. Nobody is coming to save us, so let's connect to get to better days.
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