In this captivating episode, join us for an conversation with Joe Weil, CEO of Unplugged Phone. Joe opens up about his formative childhood years, his personal battles with alcohol and the path to recovery, the highs and lows of his first startup venture, and his influential tenure at Apple. He reveals the pivotal moments that led him to helm Unplugged Phone. Shifting gears, we delve into Unplugged's groundbreaking initiatives in data privacy, designed to empower users in an increasingly connected world, and get an exclusive sneak peek at the exciting innovations coming next from the company.

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In this episode of The Dale Stark Show, host Dale Stark sits down with Clay Martin, a former Marine and Green Beret, for an in-depth conversation about his military background and personal experiences. Clay opens up about the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and his transformative journey exploring psychedelics as a potential treatment for PTSD. Join us as we delve into the realities of veteran mental health, the science behind psychedelic therapies, and Clay's insights on resilience and healing.

In this episode, we sit down with retired Lieutenant Colonel John "Karl" Marks, the A-10 Warthog pilot with the most A-10 flight hours in history (7,500+ hours), for an incredible, in-depth conversation. Karl shares his experience flying combat missions from Desert Storm to Afghanistan, earning a Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, 18 Air Medals, and 13 combat deployments along the way.

We discuss:

Karl’s journey from a childhood fascination with aviation to becoming a legendary A-10 pilot
The evolution of close air support (CAS) and the future role of the A-10 vs. F-35
First-hand stories from Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and more
How the A-10 adapted tactics for modern warfare
Preserving institutional knowledge of CAS amid today's changing military priorities
The importance of trust between pilots and ground forces
Lessons on preparation, opportunity, and resilience in combat
Karl also shares behind-the-scenes moments from pilot training, getting his call sign "Karl” Marx, his first combat strike, and reflections on 37 years of service.

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