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I’m Kagan Dunlap, and welcome to the Show! Storytelling is a huge part of our culture, and I want to enable people who have valuable stories, to share them with those who can benefit from them the most. You! Thank you for watching!
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Taran Butler is a world-renowned competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and visionary in the shooting sports community. With multiple national and international championships to his name, Butler has consistently set the standard for precision, skill, and professionalism in the world of competitive shooting.
Beyond his competitive accolades, Butler is highly respected as an educator and mentor. He has trained countless law enforcement officers, military personnel, and civilian enthusiasts in advanced shooting techniques, emphasizing safety, discipline, and tactical excellence. His expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from practical pistol competitions to long-range marksmanship.
In addition to his teaching and competitive work, Butler has been a pioneer in firearm innovation, contributing to the development and refinement of firearms, ammunition, and accessories. His approach combines technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a passion for advancing the shooting sports.
Taran is not only a champion marksman but also a leader who has shaped the next generation of shooters, leaving an indelible mark on both competitive and professional shooting communities worldwide.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/
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Randy "The Natural" Couture is a high school wrestling state champion, U.S. Army soldier, three-time NCAA All-American, international Greco-Roman competitor and six-time UFC World Champion and Hall of Famer. In addition to his stellar standing in combat sports, Randy is also a successful businessman, actor and best-selling author.
Randy poured his heart and soul into his profession, eventually becoming a UFC Hall of Famer, 6-time UFC Champion, and one of the most respected legends in MMA history. A former 3-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and 2-time Light Heavyweight Champion (plus one interim title), he became the first multi-divisional champion in UFC history and is renowned for his incredible longevity, winning a world title at age 43 and defending it at 44, making him the oldest UFC champion ever.
Before his fighting career, Randy served 6 years in the U.S. Army (1982-1988) attaining the rank of Sergeant in the 101st Airborne. In 2009 he started his foundation, the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation. The GI Foundation is dedicated to helping injured veterans of America’s Armed Forces.
Couture has also teamed with Jay Glazer of Fox Sports and Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer to create Merging Vets and Players (MVP), which is a program designed to address challenges that many combat veterans and professional athletes face when transitioning their service/professional life toward a new mission in civilian life.
Couture burst onto the scene by winning the UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament in 1997, went on to compete in a record 15 title fights, and embodied the warrior spirit with his grit, wrestling base, and heart. Beyond the Octagon, he has built a successful career as an actor, author, and entrepreneur.
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Randy "The Natural" Couture is a high school wrestling state champion, U.S. Army soldier, three-time NCAA All-American, international Greco-Roman competitor and six-time UFC World Champion and Hall of Famer. In addition to his stellar standing in combat sports, Randy is also a successful businessman, actor and best-selling author.Randy poured his heart and soul into his profession, eventually becoming a UFC Hall of Famer, 6-time UFC Champion, and one of the most respected legends in MMA history. A former 3-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and 2-time Light Heavyweight Champion (plus one interim title), he became the first multi-divisional champion in UFC history and is renowned for his incredible longevity, winning a world title at age 43 and defending it at 44, making him the oldest UFC champion ever.Before his fighting career, Randy served 6 years in the U.S. Army (1982-1988) attaining the rank of Sergeant in the 101st Airborne. In 2009 he started his foundation, the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation. The GI Foundation is dedicated to helping injured veterans of America’s Armed Forces.Couture has also teamed with Jay Glazer of Fox Sports and Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer to create Merging Vets and Players (MVP), which is a program designed to address challenges that many combat veterans and professional athletes face when transitioning their service/professional life toward a new mission in civilian life.Couture burst onto the scene by winning the UFC 13 Heavyweight Tournament in 1997, went on to compete in a record 15 title fights, and embodied the warrior spirit with his grit, wrestling base, and heart. Beyond the Octagon, he has built a successful career as an actor, author, and entrepreneur.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Randy Couture Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xcnatchFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Randy.theNatural.Couture/X - https://x.com/Randy_CoutureWebsite - https://www.randycouture.com/
Joe Yurick is a U.S. Army veteran, PATRIOT Missile System operator, and founder of This Sober Vet which is a podcast dedicated to normalizing sobriety among veterans struggling with alcohol and substance abuse.Enlisting right out of high school in 2000, Joe served through the aftermath of 9/11, deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He defended CENTCOM in Qatar, operated in Kuwait, and was stop-lossed before receiving an Honorable Discharge in 2004.Like many veterans, Joe turned to alcohol to cope. What started as high school keggers and duty-station bar nights in Juarez escalated into a full-blown addiction that nearly cost him his family. In June 2022, his wife gave him the ultimatum: the bottle or his family. He chose his family.What followed was one of the hardest battles of his life. Through raw determination, faith, his wife’s support, therapy, and a few AA meetings, Joe got sober. Six months later, he realized he wasn’t missing anything worth keeping. His health, relationships, sleep, memory, and finances had all dramatically improved — including a 60-pound weight loss.Now completely sober, Joe’s mission is clear: help veterans break free from self-medicating with alcohol and substances, and show them that a better life on the other side is not only possible — it’s worth it.Raw, real, and veteran-focused, This Sober Vet delivers honest conversations, practical tools, and hope for anyone ready to reclaim their life from addiction.If you’re a veteran battling the bottle, or simply want to support those who are, this podcast is for you.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Joe Yurick Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thissobervetpodcast/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisSoberVetWebsite - https://thissobervet.com/
Joe Yurick is a U.S. Army veteran, PATRIOT Missile System operator, and founder of This Sober Vet which is a podcast dedicated to normalizing sobriety among veterans struggling with alcohol and substance abuse.Enlisting right out of high school in 2000, Joe served through the aftermath of 9/11, deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He defended CENTCOM in Qatar, operated in Kuwait, and was stop-lossed before receiving an Honorable Discharge in 2004.Like many veterans, Joe turned to alcohol to cope. What started as high school keggers and duty-station bar nights in Juarez escalated into a full-blown addiction that nearly cost him his family. In June 2022, his wife gave him the ultimatum: the bottle or his family. He chose his family.What followed was one of the hardest battles of his life. Through raw determination, faith, his wife’s support, therapy, and a few AA meetings, Joe got sober. Six months later, he realized he wasn’t missing anything worth keeping. His health, relationships, sleep, memory, and finances had all dramatically improved — including a 60-pound weight loss.Now completely sober, Joe’s mission is clear: help veterans break free from self-medicating with alcohol and substances, and show them that a better life on the other side is not only possible — it’s worth it.Raw, real, and veteran-focused, This Sober Vet delivers honest conversations, practical tools, and hope for anyone ready to reclaim their life from addiction.If you’re a veteran battling the bottle, or simply want to support those who are, this podcast is for you.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Joe Yurick Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thissobervetpodcast/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisSoberVetWebsite - https://thissobervet.com/
Taylor John Smith is an American actor known for his compelling performances in both intense dramas and genre films. Born on May 12, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, he is 30 years old and has built a versatile career showcasing his range across horror, thrillers, military dramas, and television.Smith discovered acting somewhat by chance at age 16 when he filled in for his younger sister at an acting class. What began as a favor quickly turned into a passion, leading to his screen debut with a small, uncredited role in The Hunger Games (2012). He steadily built momentum with early appearances in films like A Haunted House 2 (2014), Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), and Martyrs (2015), before landing more substantial roles in Wolves (2016) opposite Michael Shannon and the Netflix thriller You Get Me (2017).More recently, Smith delivered a powerful performance in the intense A24 war film Warfare, directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, further cementing his reputation for tackling physically and emotionally demanding roles. He has also appeared in projects like Shadow in the Cloud and continues to expand his filmography with upcoming films such as Basic and others in development. With a growing body of work that spans indie dramas, blockbusters, and prestige TV, Taylor John Smith continues to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s most promising leading men.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Taylor John Smith Links:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorjohnsmith/X - https://x.com/_TaylorJSmithIMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4973896/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Taylor John Smith is an American actor known for his compelling performances in both intense dramas and genre films. Born on May 12, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, he is 30 years old and has built a versatile career showcasing his range across horror, thrillers, military dramas, and television.
Smith discovered acting somewhat by chance at age 16 when he filled in for his younger sister at an acting class. What began as a favor quickly turned into a passion, leading to his screen debut with a small, uncredited role in The Hunger Games (2012). He steadily built momentum with early appearances in films like A Haunted House 2 (2014), Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), and Martyrs (2015), before landing more substantial roles in Wolves (2016) opposite Michael Shannon and the Netflix thriller You Get Me (2017).
More recently, Smith delivered a powerful performance in the intense A24 war film Warfare, directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, further cementing his reputation for tackling physically and emotionally demanding roles. He has also appeared in projects like Shadow in the Cloud and continues to expand his filmography with upcoming films such as Basic and others in development.
With a growing body of work that spans indie dramas, blockbusters, and prestige TV, Taylor John Smith continues to establish himself as one of Hollywood’s most promising leading men.Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/Taylor John Smith Links:
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To Support The New CreatiVets Art & Music Center:
https://creativets.networkforgood.com/projects/235230-creativets-capital-campaign-for-a-new-headquarters
Richard Casper is a Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, artist, songwriter, and Co-Founder & Executive Director of CreatiVets.
From battling PTSD after serving in Iraq to discovering healing through art and music, Richard turned his pain into purpose. CreatiVets empowers wounded veterans with trauma and TBI to heal, express, and reconnect through creative programs in art, songwriting, and more.
After nearly losing everything to war trauma, Richard found healing in art and music which eventually led to him building CreatiVets to help thousands of other veterans do the same.
CreatiVets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering wounded, combat veterans to heal through the transformative power of the arts and music. The organization addresses the invisible wounds of war, particularly post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) by providing free, creative outlets for self-expression and storytelling.
What began as a small program serving just nine veterans in its first year has grown significantly. Today, CreatiVets supports more than 1,200 veterans annually across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, with over 4,500 veterans served to date. Its veteran-created songs have collectively surpassed 21 million streams, turning personal stories of struggle into sources of inspiration and connection.
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To Support The New CreatiVets Art & Music Center:
https://creativets.networkforgood.com/projects/235230-creativets-capital-campaign-for-a-new-headquarters
Richard Casper is a Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, artist, songwriter, and Co-Founder & Executive Director of CreatiVets.
From battling PTSD after serving in Iraq to discovering healing through art and music, Richard turned his pain into purpose. CreatiVets empowers wounded veterans with trauma and TBI to heal, express, and reconnect through creative programs in art, songwriting, and more.
After nearly losing everything to war trauma, Richard found healing in art and music which eventually led to him building CreatiVets to help thousands of other veterans do the same.
CreatiVets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering wounded, combat veterans to heal through the transformative power of the arts and music. The organization addresses the invisible wounds of war, particularly post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) by providing free, creative outlets for self-expression and storytelling.
What began as a small program serving just nine veterans in its first year has grown significantly. Today, CreatiVets supports more than 1,200 veterans annually across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, with over 4,500 veterans served to date. Its veteran-created songs have collectively surpassed 21 million streams, turning personal stories of struggle into sources of inspiration and connection.
Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/
Read Choi is an American actor, former U.S. Navy Sailor and comedian born in February of 1996 to Chinese-Korean parents. In addition to the development of his acting career, he amassed over 11 million followers on social platforms through his engaging skits and stories about his faith.
With millions of followers across social media, Read has built a massive platform by blending sharp humor with bold, unapologetic faith. From his early days acting in Dhar Mann videos to becoming a viral sensation for his skits that challenge culture, sin, and modern hypocrisy, Read’s journey has been anything but ordinary.
In our conversation, Read opens up about his faith journey, the challenges of sudden fame, facing backlash and cancel culture, and what it really means to live as a Christian in the spotlight. He shares raw stories of temptation, redemption, and leaning on God’s grace through it all, describing his life as “a case study of God’s grace.”
Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kagan-dunlap-show/id1734065968Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4CoB0WzZTGwZHj7LJIZDTI?si=3f85eb09f07249e7Kagan Dunlap Show Links:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KaganDunlapShowX - https://x.com/KaganDunlapShowInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kagandunlapshow/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583743284059Threads - https://www.threads.com/@kagandunlapshow?hl=enTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kagan.dunlap.show?lang=enWebsite - https://kagandunlapshow.com/
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