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The Scott Mann Podcast
Hosted by Scott Mann · EN
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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Ep58: Altaworx Founder Rickie Richey
Feb 2500:49:36Tap to summarizeThis week Scott sits down with longtime friend Rickie Richey, the founder of telecommunications company Altaworx as well as Telecomm for Vets. Together they discuss storytelling and Rickie's life changing journey from being 290 pounds with no triathlon experience to completing seven Ironmans. Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #ironman #telecommunications #founder
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Ep57: Wounded Veteran, Speaker and Founder Elisha "Perk" Perkins
Feb 1700:56:28Tap to summarizeThis week Scott sits down with a very special return guest, nonprofit founder, entrepreneur and veteran advocate, Elisha "Perk" Perkins. While conducting combat operations on her third tour in Afghanistan, Perk's vehicle was struck by an IED which left her with severe lower body injuries and likely caused three separate bouts with cancer...all of which she has beaten.She has worked extensively with Scott to become an incredible speaker for companies and schools, more details can be found at www.noquitbutton.com Find out more about her nonprofit which provides service dogs to veterans at www.popsmokek9forveterans.orgJoin her on Skool at: https://www.skool.com/no-quit-button-8564Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #woundedwarriors #inspiration #veteran
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Ep56: Theater Pro and Storytelling Coach Jason Cannon
Feb 300:48:55Tap to summarizeThis week Scott sits down with renowned storyteller, theater director and actor, and coach Jason Cannon to further explore the power of storytelling and theater. Find out more about Jason's work at www.jasoncannon.art Find out more about Scott and Jason's new play 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express at www.tfpineapple.org/11daysJoin Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #theater #storytelling #selfhelp
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Ep55: Death by Powerpoint
Jan 2700:34:34Tap to summarizeIn this solo episode Scott discusses the infamous strategy of using powerpoint in your company to deliver vision statements and information...and why it is making your employees fall asleep or dive into their phones. There is a solution...Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #podcast #storytelling #humanconnection
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Jan 2100:19:48Tap to summarizeThis week, while Scott is performing his one-man play 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express in New York City, he looks back at some powerful moments from the first year of the podcast as he looks towards 2026 and the theme of "The Generosity of Scars."In this episode are segments from episodes with Retired Green Beret Romy Camargo, country music legend Craig Morgan, Hollywood actor Gary Sinise, and Scott's wife Monty Mann.Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #podcast #storytelling #humanconnection
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Ep53: Professional Story Coach Michael Davis
Jan 1301:11:22Tap to summarizeThis week Scott sits down with acclaimed story coach, Michael Davis, who has coached executives, military veterans and TEDx speakers on the way to hone and present their stories for authentic influence...including Scott himself. Together they dive into the power of storytelling in both commercial and personal settings.Join Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #storytelling #publicspeaking #executivecoaching
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Ep52: Actor and Navy Veteran Josh Berduo
Jan 600:19:28Tap to summarizeFor the first episode of 2026, Scott sits down with LA-based actor and US Navy Veteran Josh Berduo to talk about the power of the arts on healing.To find out more about Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret as it tours in 2026, please visit: www.tfpineapple.orgJoin Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #actor #usnavy #theater
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Ep51: Wife, Mother and VP of Rooftop Leadership Monty Mann
Dec 3000:54:24Tap to summarizeThis week, to mark the end of 2025, Scott welcomes a very special guest, his bride of 30 years Monty Mann. Not only is she the force behind Scott's work, the mother to three incredible boys, but also serves as the Vice President of Rooftop Leadership and served for decades as a US Army Special Forces wife. To find out more about the program Monty mentions with Scott called Take the Mic, please visit:www.rooftopleadership.com/takethemicThe Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #militaryspouse #mother #betterhalf
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Ep50: Psychologist and Human Performance Coach Doc Diego Hernandez
Dec 2300:31:18Tap to summarizeThis week Scott sits down (again) in the podcast's first repeat guest with Dr Diego Hernandez, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and coach who has focused on trauma and PTSD. Together they discuss storytelling and the arts as a path towards healing.To find out more about Doc's work visit: www.docdiego.comJoin Scott Mann's Storysellers community on Skool to invest in yourself and your own story to gain authentic influence: https://www.skool.com/storysellers The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #storytelling #psychology #arts
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Ep49: Storytelling is our Last Best Hope
Dec 1600:42:36Tap to summarizeThis week, Scott looks towards 2026 with the theme "Generosity of Scars" where our stories are served in the service of others, to unite us rather than divide us--where leaders are ok sharing their struggles and scars.To watch Scott's TEDx talk entitled Generosity of Scars, visit: https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM?si=aQmRXYYCWqxjFTm8To check out Scott's 13-week program he mentions at the end of the episode, please visit: https://scottmann.com/takethemic/The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend on 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. #storytelling #leadership #humanconnection
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