A weekly magazine from Military Broadcast Radio: conversations, community, music and the stories behind the microphones.
Inside this issue: 15 Talk episode recaps with artwork | Veterans Voices AI: AI Tools and Human Connection | MBR Radio DJ profiles | Comic Place: three new duck comics plus a new duck-crew adventure | Community and the road ahead
Issue 05 | Talk, Radio and TV edition
A Friday Note to Our MBR Family
Dear MBR Family,
Before you settle into the weekend, take a moment to open this week’s newsletter and family packet. We hope you find something that makes you smile, sparks a conversation, or helps you feel a little more connected to the people behind the microphones.
That connection is what keeps Military Broadcast Radio going. Every listener, volunteer, donor, veteran, first responder, and family member brings something valuable to our station. Thank you for making room for MBR in your life.
A Little Support Goes a Long Way
Our $5-a-month MBR Family Package helps support our broadcasting mission while bringing you the MBR Weekly Dispatch, family activities, show highlights, community stories, and updates from around the station.
We want these packets to be something you enjoy together—and a reminder that you are part of this family.
Help Us Reach 55 Donated Items for December
December will be here before we know it, and we are working toward collecting 55 donated items for our Valor event.
Merchandise, gift cards, gift baskets, and other appropriate contributions can help us reach that goal. You can also help by introducing us to a local business or community partner willing to donate.
Have an item to contribute or a connection to share? Please reach out to Military Broadcast Radio. Learn more about our mission at mbradio.us.
There Is a Place for You Here
Some people join MBR to learn broadcasting. Others come to share a story, support a fellow veteran, or find people who understand their experiences. Those connections give our mission meaning.
We would love to hear from you, too. Have a family milestone, a community project, or someone you think deserves recognition? Let us know—they could be featured in an upcoming MBR Weekly Dispatch.
Enjoy your weekend, spend some time with the people who matter to you, and thank you for helping us keep veterans’ voices on the air.
Joel Hunt
Military Broadcast Radio
Giving Veterans a Voice.
The Week in Shows
Original MBR Talk episodes for October 19–25, 2026, each available on Spotify.
MON 10/19 — TWOCPT: The Nine Choirs of Angels: Divine Order, Ascension & Near-Death Experiences
Join MJ Gonzalez for Episode 90 as she explores the Nine Choirs of Angels, divine order, spiritual ascension, and near-death experiences. MJ shares personal experiences from 2009, 2015, and 2025, including a cobalt-blue mist and a sense of peace. 1:31:57
TUE 10/20 — Carried Forward: Faith Beyond Words: A Conversation with Terri & Vince
What happens when faith becomes more than words and starts shaping the way we live, love, and lead? Terri and Vince share personal journeys of faith, entrepreneurship, marriage, family, and community service — and how their businesses reflect their values and commitment to others. 1:09:40
TUE 10/20 — Inside the Hoosier Mind: Season 5 EP 13: College Football Week 7 Chaos & Week 8 Predictions
College football chaos is back! Tony welcomes back special guest and traveling musician Joel Hyman to break down an unforgettable Week 7 and preview the biggest Week 8 matchups — including Georgia’s fall to Auburn and Ohio State’s win over Indiana. (Aired Tuesday; posted Wednesday.) 1:06:21
TUE 10/20 — Tracer Rounds: Air Force Veteran Lani Quintello
We spotlight Nalani “Lani” Quintello — Air Force veteran, American Idol alum, and international musical ambassador whose journey proves service and music can move in the same rhythm. She chose service over stardom with the Air Force Premier Rock Band. (Aired Tuesday; posted Wednesday.) 1:01:43
WED 10/21 — The Final Timeout: Championship Predictions, CFB Chaos & NBA Tipoff
Another action-packed episode with HG! From the WNBA Finals and the set World Series matchup to college football shakeups, NFL Weeks 6 and 7, and the brand-new NBA season — championship predictions and football rivalries in one supersized episode. 2:02:44
WED 10/21 — Love Letters From God: The Value of Practical Wisdom
We explore Ecclesiastes chapters 6, 7, and 8 and discover the true value of practical wisdom. King Solomon had extraordinary wisdom, wealth, and power, yet he struggled to find lasting satisfaction — possessions, success, and human knowledge cannot replace a relationship with God. 16:58
WED 10/21 — The Farron Dozier Show: The Road to November 7 | Inside the Fighter’s Journey
Join Farron Dozier and special guest Lynn Nyamekye, Sickle Cell Trait Advocate and Community Leader, for an important conversation about sickle cell trait, sickle cell disease, and sickle cell anemia — and the ongoing pursuit of better treatments and potential cures. (Aired Wednesday; posted Thursday.) 2:01:23
THU 10/22 — Oscar Mike Radio: 514 — Jim Whaley: Mission Roll Call
Jim Whaley, an Army aviation veteran who spent 20 years flying Hueys and Black Hawks, talks veteran advocacy with Mission Roll Call — how nonpartisan surveys bring veterans’ voices to policymakers on healthcare access, suicide prevention, and homelessness. (Aired Thursday; posted Friday.) 57:42
FRI 10/23 — Back on the Road with Truckermouth: Operation Hwy. Shield: The #s Tell the Story
TruckerMouth takes a hard look at trucking enforcement, highway safety, and respect for professional drivers — Operation Highway Shield, Operation Wicked Safe, CDL screening, English-language proficiency, and proposed legislation known as Delilah’s Law. 33:44
FRI 10/23 — Veterans Voices AI Live: AI Tools and Human Connection
How can AI help veteran businesses and nonprofits without losing the personal touch? Marine veteran BJ Bronstad and Tim “Coach Papa” Stewart explore practical uses for AI assistants, better prompts, and building an online presence — while keeping humans involved. 1:41:00
SAT 10/24 — From Pain to Purpose: Tis the Season for Reunions
Reunions are part of our lives — family, friends, former classmates, and even military family members. Today marks the unveiling of the Desert Storm Memorial and his 40th high school reunion, and a call to release the pain among us and find healing and purpose together. 1:00:01
SAT 10/24 — Hot Takes with the Murph Man: Episode 58: Developing Soft Skills | The Unwritten Requirements for Career Success
Technical skills may get you an interview, but soft skills build a lasting career. Episode 58 explores the unwritten requirements for professional success: communication, teamwork, adaptability, emotional intelligence, leadership, and professionalism. 1:57:43
SAT 10/24 — The Motivated Mindset: Mission Healing Hope and Service: Marine Corps Veteran Juan Valdez
Marine Corps veteran Juan Valdez shares a powerful story of resilience, courage, and renewed purpose shaped by more than 900 combat operations. After surviving critical injuries and chronic stress, he inspires warriors, families, and communities. (Aired Saturday; posted Sunday.) 1:00:42
SAT 10/24 — Into the Weeds: Athena Hogan Murder Trial Part 3
In Part 3, Alaura and I continue examining the 1987 murder trial of ten-year-old Athena Hogan, focusing on the cross-examination of Robert Taylor, the man who discovered her body — revisiting his testimony and the questions raised by the defense. (Aired Saturday; posted Sunday.) 1:16:50
SUN 10/25 — Turnbuckles & Stogies: Meet Black Stogies Founders Keith and Eaton
Turnbuckles N Stoggies welcomes Keith and Eaton, owners and founders of Black Stogies Cigar Company, for a special guest conversation. Follow the guests on all platforms: @blackstogiescigars. (Special: recorded Wednesday, aired Sunday.) 1:27:46
15 original episodes. 7 days of voices. Faith, sports, health, trucking, technology, true crime and reunions — all in one week.
MBR Talk — Complete Weekly Schedule
28 weekly slots | All times Eastern
Sunday
- 8:45-9:00 AM — Love Letters From God
- 11:00 AM-12:00 PM — Turnbuckles & Stogies
- 1:00-2:00 PM — Carried Forward
- 2:00-3:00 PM — The Revivalists
- 6:00-7:00 PM — TR Special Interviews
- 7:00-8:00 PM — Conversations with a Vet
Monday
- 9:00-11:00 AM — The World of Conscious Positive Thinking (TWOCPT)
- 4:00-5:00 PM — The Revivalists
- 6:00-7:00 PM — The Bunkhouse
- 8:00-10:00 PM — Lean Into Legacy with JJ
Tuesday
- 10:00-11:00 AM — Carried Forward
- 6:00-7:00 PM — Inside the Hoosier Mind / Hollywood’s Midwest Mindset
- 8:00-9:00 PM — Tracer Rounds
Wednesday
- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM — The Final Timeout
- 2:00-2:20 PM — Love Letters From God
- 7:00-9:00 PM — The Farron Dozier Show
- 9:00-11:00 PM — Borderland Trivia & Bingo with Murph Man
Thursday
- 4:00-5:00 PM — Veterans Talk with Magic Mike
- 8:00-9:00 PM — Oscar Mike Radio
Friday
- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM — The H-Train Show
- 2:00-3:00 PM — Back on the Road with Truckermouth
- 6:00-7:00 PM — Man Talk 133
- 8:00-9:00 PM — Veterans Voices AI Live
Saturday
- 11:00 AM-12:00 PM — That Gen X Friend
- 12:00-2:00 PM — Hot Takes with the Murph Man
- 4:00-5:00 PM — From Pain to Purpose
- 5:00-6:00 PM — The Motivated Mindset
- 6:00-8:00 PM — Into the Weeds
MBR Radio — DJ Spotlight
Four voices. Four distinct sounds.
The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show — Pariah (Thursday, 3 PM ET)
New releases and all-time greatest hits, deep cuts, and rarities, with rock trivia, humor, news, artist interviews, and regular features.
Spadora On Sports — Pete Spadora (Monday, 8:30 AM ET)
A nationally syndicated sports talk radio program and podcast built on in-depth one-on-one interviews with sports legends, Hall of Famers, and entertainers — backed by a legendary vault of interviews.
DJ Blade (Mon/Wed/Fri 8 PM ET)
Southern soul, R&B, hip-hop, dance, country and current hits come together in an interactive club-style set.
Whiskey & Cigarettes — DJ Nik (Sunday 11 AM ET · Milan, Italy)
Classic, modern and independent country music, broadcast from Milan, Italy.
MBR Radio — Weekly Schedule
DJ shows, countdowns and station features | All times Eastern
Sunday
- 7:00 AM — The Deep Dive
- 11:00 AM — Whiskey & Cigarettes with DJ Nik
- 6:00 PM — Tribute to the Troops
Monday-Friday
- 7:00 AM — Top Ten Christian with DJ Nik
- 7:30 AM — Top Ten Country with DJ Nik
- 8:30 AM — Spadora On Sports
- 12:00 PM — Top Ten Rock with DJ Nik
- 5:00 PM — Top Ten Pop with DJ Nik
Mon / Wed / Fri
- 8:00 PM — DJ Blade
Tue / Wed / Thu
- 11:00 PM — The Kassie Show
Thursday
- 3:00 PM — The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show with Pariah
Community and the Road Ahead
Connection on the air, in the community and behind the mission.
MBR Trivia Night
Wednesdays bring listeners and hosts together for MBR Trivia Night. Play along, share a laugh and spend time with the community.
H-Train’s Corner
Every person behind an MBR microphone brings a different experience. Making room for those voices is the work behind Giving Veterans a Voice.
Veterans Voices AI Live
BJ Bronstad and Coach Papa Stewart joined this week’s lineup to talk AI tools and human connection for veteran businesses and nonprofits. Fridays at 8 PM ET.
October 27 · Broomfield Rotary
Joel “H-Train” Hunt presents MBR’s mission and broadcasting technology, demonstrates 3-D printing live, and answers questions.
November 6 · MBR Board Meeting
The MBR board meets November 6 to continue the work of strengthening the station and its mission.
Keep the Conversation Moving
Listen, share an episode, join a live show and help more veterans, first responders and families find the microphone.
Support the MBR Mission
Military Broadcast Radio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives veterans, first responders and families space to tell stories, learn broadcasting and find community. Listening, sharing and supporting the work keeps these voices on the air.
Sponsor packages: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Explore current ways to support MBR at mbradio.us. Giving Veterans a Voice.
Sponsor terms should be confirmed with MBR before purchase.
Comic Place
The Mic Is Hot — Gamer Duck sneaks chips into the studio. The mic is live. What could go wrong?
The Lucky Chicken — Hillbilly Duck brings his lucky rubber chicken to the studio. Ratings may never recover.
Quacked the Code — The Wi-Fi dies before airtime. Quacker’s hammer helps. Hillbilly’s lucky chicken knows the password.
BEEKER: We’re live in five and the Wi-Fi is down!
GAMER: Relax. Tried unplugging it?
QUACKER: Fixed it. Hit it with the hammer. Twice.
DUCKY: Router’s fine. The wall, not so much.
HILLBILLY: Ask my lucky chicken. She knows the password.
BEEKER: Fine. What’s the password?
HILLBILLY: QuackQuack123.
BEEKER: All lowercase?
HILLBILLY: Nope. All fowl.
Comic Place — Games
This week’s crossword: MBR crew, veterans and the studio. Answers next week.
Across
- 2. Desert Storm memorial unveiled this week
- 4. Hard, Heavy & Hair plays it
- 5. League in the Finals on Final Timeout
- 7. Where the ducks broadcast
- 10. Those MBR gives a voice to
- 12. Beeker’s signature sound
- 14. Inside the Hoosier ___
Down
- 1. Tracer ___
- 3. The medium of MBR
- 6. Her 1987 case continues in Into the Weeds
- 8. Athena Hogan case, part 3
- 9. Sacred song
- 11. Motivated Mindset guest Valdez, first name
- 13. College football, for short
Comic Place — Adventure
New this week: help the duck crew find the studio, then find the hidden words.
Help Beeker find the studio: Start at the S. Finish at the star. Stay out of the mud.
Find the duck crew: Beeker, Gamer, Ducky, Quacker, Hillbilly, Studio, Microphone, Veteran, Radio, MBR.
Military Broadcast Radio — Giving Veterans a Voice. Learn more at https://mbradio.us.
