The Scott Mann Podcast
by Scott Mann
Latest episode
Ep58: Altaworx Founder Rickie Richey
Ep58: Altaworx Founder Rickie Richey
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 58 episodes
- Ep58: Altaworx Founder Rickie Richey · 50 min · Episode 58This 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…
- Ep57: Wounded Veteran, Speaker and Founder Elisha "Perk" Perkins · 56 min · Episode 57This 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…
- Ep56: Theater Pro and Storytelling Coach Jason Cannon · 49 min · Episode 56This 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…
- Ep55: Death by Powerpoint · 35 min · Episode 55In 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…
- Ep54: A Look Back at 2025 · 20 min · Episode 54This 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…
- Ep53: Professional Story Coach Michael Davis · 1 h 11 min · Episode 53This 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…
- Ep52: Actor and Navy Veteran Josh Berduo · 19 min · Episode 52For 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…
- Ep51: Wife, Mother and VP of Rooftop Leadership Monty Mann · 54 min · Episode 51This 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…
- Ep50: Psychologist and Human Performance Coach Doc Diego Hernandez · 31 min · Episode 50This 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…
- Ep49: Storytelling is our Last Best Hope · 43 min · Episode 49This 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…
- Ep48: Green Beret Responds to Administration Stance on Afghan Citizens · 47 min · Episode 48This week, US Army Green Beret LTC (ret) Scott Mann, who architected the Village Stability Operations program in Afghanistan and founded Operation Pineapple Express to rescue…
- Ep47: NuCalm CEO Jim Poole · 1 h 13 min · Episode 47This week Scott sits down with CEO of neuroscience company NuCalm, Jim Poole, who has converted decades of clinical science into an easily usable mobile app that helps with…
- Ep46: Former D1 Pitcher and Author Bubba Herrick · 1 h 22 min · Episode 46This week Scott sits down with former Division 1 pitcher, Bubba Herrick, who experienced a life-changing event as his heart stopped on the operating table during a routine…
- Ep45: Actress and Special Forces Spouse Stacey Heisler · 19 min · Episode 45This week Scott sits down with accomplished stage actress and long-time Army Special Operations wife, Stacey Heisler, who plays Lynn Patton in the Task Force Pineapple production…
- Ep44: Country Music Star and Combat Veteran Scotty Hasting · 1 h 1 min · Episode 44Join Scott as he sits down with country music star @scottyhastingmusic who was shot 10 times during combat operations in Afghanistan. On this #veteransday stories like Scotty's…
- Ep43: Where Has All the Trust Gone? · 57 min · Episode 43Join Scott this week for a solo episode on a recent Gallup Poll showing some startling declines in trust in American institutions. Where has the trust gone? What can we do? To…
- Ep42: Special Forces Team Sergeant Lenny Bruce · 24 min · Episode 42Join Scott as he sits down with longtime friend, retired US Army Special Forces team sergeant Lenny Bruce, who has become an accomplished actor and founder of Drop 50 apparel…
- Ep41: Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia · 1 h 12 min · Episode 41This week Scott sits down with Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Robert Garcia to talk about a career in wildland firefighting as well as leadership and human connection during…
- Ep40: Client Experience Expert Neen James · 1 h 15 min · Episode 40This week Scott sits down with client experience expert, keynote speaker and leadership strategist Neen James to discuss her new book, Exceptional Experiences: Five Luxury Levers…
- Ep39: Former NFL Player turned Storyteller Bo Eason · 1 h 31 min · Episode 39This week, Scott sits down with his long time friend and mentor, Bo Eason, a former NFL player who dedicated his life to acting, writing, and, now, coaching others on finding…
