Episodes

  • Preston Kemp: OIF II to the Texas Oil Fields

    Preston Kemp: OIF II to the Texas Oil Fields
    Jan 8 2026
    Joe talks with Preston Kemp, Former Marine turned Oil field specialist.
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Joe

    Joe
    Jan 8 2026
    Of all the episodes I did of The Reserve Element, this one was the hardest to record. I talked about Marines who had served well but are no longer here.
    Originally I stopped this podcast after recording this particular episode. I'm putting it back out here now hoping that it reaches any of those that it needs to reach.
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    56 mins
  • VFW rehab with Gary Crum

    VFW rehab with Gary Crum
    Jan 8 2026
    Guest Gary Crum brings us up to speed on the work that he's doing reviving his local VFW.
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    54 mins
  • Go Big or Go Home: The State of Service

    Go Big or Go Home: The State of Service
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode of The Reserve Element Podcast, we dive into the mindset that separates those who commit fully from those who hesitate. “Go Big or Go Home” is about ambition, accountability, and the reality of stepping up—whether that’s in uniform, in civilian life, or somewhere in between.
    The conversation explores the mentality of service, preparation, and risk-taking, and how reservists and Guardsmen often walk a harder line than most realize—balancing careers, families, and military obligations while still being expected to perform at the highest level when it counts.
    This episode isn’t about hype or bravado. It’s about making decisions, owning them, and understanding that half-measures don’t work in the military—or in life.
    If you’ve ever stood at a crossroads wondering whether to fully commit or walk away, this one’s for you.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Brenton Dimock: Marine/Lineman

    Brenton Dimock: Marine/Lineman
    Apr 29 2025
    Interview with Former Marine Brenton Dimock.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Dan Sousa: Marine to Firefighter

    Dan Sousa: Marine to Firefighter
    Apr 29 2025
    Interview with Dan Sousa, U.S. Marine, firefighter.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Saint Patricks Day 2023

    Saint Patricks Day 2023
    Apr 13 2025
    In this Episode Joe, along with Bob Lewis and Rob Travers talk about the Saint Patricks day events.
    A 5k run in North Providence followed by the anual parade.
    although the discussion is meant to be centered on the holiday, the conversation veers off in varied directions.
    join us in our shenanigans for this green and gold episode.
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    57 mins
  • Faith, Service & Purpose with Sean Cooper

    Faith, Service & Purpose with Sean Cooper
    Apr 12 2025

    In this inspiring episode, Joe Gelinas sits down with Sean Cooper, a former Marine who followed a powerful calling and became a Navy chaplain.
    Together, they dive deep into conversations about motivation, faith, and what it truly means to serve the veteran community—both in and out of uniform.
    Sean shares his journey from the battlefield to the pulpit, offering insight into how spirituality and service intersect, and how he's continued to support his brothers and sisters-in-arms through some of their darkest moments.
    It's a talk full of perspective, purpose, and a reminder that the mission doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.
    This episode is for anyone searching for meaning, hope, and a deeper understanding of what it means to lead and to heal.
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    1 hr