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The Bunkhouse: A Podcast Were Veterans Support Veterans
The hardest battles don't end when the uniform comes off.
The Bunkhouse is a podcast about veteran mental health and everything that comes after service: the rough transitions, the loss of purpose, the identity you have to rebuild, the things nobody says out loud. Host Jon spent 16 years in the Marine Corps as a Data Systems Engineering Officer, including three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. His own transition was rough. He's seen what untreated struggle can do to a person and to a family, and he started this show so other veterans wouldn't have to figure it out alone.
Each episode brings honest, unrehearsed conversations with veterans doing the work of putting a life back together. Some episodes are about the low places. Some are about faith, family, career, and finding a tribe that shows up. All of them are judgment-free.
New episodes drop on the 2nd Monday of every month. Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest at thebunkhousecast.com.
Be the light in someone's dark
If you're a veteran in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line
Episodes
Sep 11, 2021
Sep 11, 2021
37 min
Show Notes:
Host: Jon
*** I am an active duty Marine, and any opinion expressed on this show is my own and is not military regulation or policy. ***
About The Episode:
- Podcast Plug:
- The Phoenix Cast: “The Phoenix Cast is a podcast about cyber security, technology, and innovation issues in the military.”
- The Guest: Eric Jansen ***Any opinion expressed is my own and not of any organization I am a part of***
- Enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1998.
- 4066: Small Computer Systems Specialist
- Microsoft Customer Support Engineer (Platforms)
The Guest:
- Got his start, or first taste, of IT in high school when he took a Novell Network Administration Class.
- His favorite subject, or technology, he works with:
- Powershell because it can be used for pretty much anything.
- It’s like solving a puzzle without knowing how many pieces there are or even knowing what the pieces are.
- Powershell because it can be used for pretty much anything.
- What helped him get to where he is today:
- Adopting the competitive nature of being a Marine.
- Staying in touch with Marines that were mentors.
- Advice for Military transitioning into civilian IT:
- First, How well do you want to be?
- You have to love what you do.
- You should always be learning.
- Get certifications to show you are an “expert” within a subject.
- His blog within Microsoft:
- He primarily writes about DNS.
Closing:
- Eric Jansen’s Blog:
- The Phoenix Cast:
You can contact the show by sending an email to thebunkhousecast@outlook.com
Follow on Twitter: @BunkhouseCast
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I created this podcast using version 3.0.3 of Audacity(R) recording and editing software[1].
[1] Audacity® software is copyright © 1999-2021 Audacity Team.
Web site: https://audacityteam.org/. It is free software
distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
The name Audacity® is a registered trademark.
Aug 10, 2021
Aug 10, 2021
16 min
Show Notes:
Host: Jon
*** I am an active duty Marine and any opinion expressed on this show is my own and is not military regulation or policy. ***
- Talk about the host
- Before The Military:
- While In The Military:
- What Inspired Me For This Show:
- Talk about the show:
- How The Show Got Its Name:
- The Goals of The Show:
- Talk about future guests:
- Contact Information:
- E-Mail: thebunkhousecast@outlook.com.
- Twitter: @BunkhouseCast
*** I created this podcast using version 3.0.3 of Audacity(R) recording and editing software[1]. ***
[1] Audacity® software is copyright © 1999-2021 Audacity Team.
Web site: https://audacityteam.org/. It is free software
distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
The name Audacity® is a registered trademark.
Jonathan Cole (The Host)
Jonathan served for 16 years, in the Marine Corps, before retiring early. His passion to help fellow service members, and veterans, is what brought together this podcast.
Session 1 (S.1) is to bring veterans from the IT and Cybersecurity field to share their journey in the profession. By doing this, Jonathan hopes that the conversations and tips can be helpful for anyone want to start a career in IT and or Cybersecurity.
Session 2 (S.2) is to bring veterans, of all backgrounds, to share their experiences around mental health. By doing this, Jonathan hopes to remove the stigma around mental health and veterans and normalize that conversations. Also, he hopes that having a place to share stories and the veteran's journeys can let people know that they are not alone in this battle.
"Be The Light In Someone's Dark"