21 Gun: Where Veteran Voices Meet Current Events
Dive into the battleground of ideas with hosts Kevin "Sully" Sullivan and Frank Easterling, two combat veterans who unpack the complexities of the nation they fought to protect.
Each week, Sully and Frank peel back the layers of absurdities woven into American life. With unfiltered perspectives forged on the frontlines, they fearlessly confront the nuances and contradictions of today’s news, offering a unique lens through which to view the country.
In a world overflowing with headlines, "21 Gun" is your call to arms. It’s a rallying cry for those who want to see the ideals they defended reflected in our nation's narrative. Join us each week as we explore, dissect, and question. Because understanding what we fought for is as crucial as the battles we waged. Welcome to the frontline of discourse. Welcome to 21 Gun.
Tonight we bring on Tim Martin to discuss resilience after trauma. He says "[Trauma] leaves marks. It reshapes us. But that doesn’t mean we’re broken. Trauma doesn’t wear a uniform. It doesn’t check …
Did someone say we have troops fighting on the moon? How much do you trust your bullet proof vest? Enough to sh**t youself?! And CIA's unbelievably true attempt to control people's minds with LSD and…
We're back for a recap of news and current events focusing on the DoD, military life and everything else coming down the pike.
With Kevin back from vacation in New England and Jeremy on "leave" the guys of 21 Gun will recap the latest military related stories on this week's episode. __________________________________________…
"Dave Rabbit" was on his third tour in Vietnam and witnessed first hand the plummeting moral of the troops slogging it out in the jungles. He noticed no one spoke their language or shared their dark …
Tonight we have OIF veteran Jeremy Harrell on the show who was recently released from federal prison on charges of defrauding the VA. He was categorized as unemployable by the VA but volunteered as a…
In this candid episode, we dive into the often misunderstood connection between TBI and PTSD. Drawing from personal experiences and research, we unpack the truth behind this conditions and challenge …
Dive into the incredible story of Bravo Two Zero, a daring British SAS mission during the First Gulf War. This episode explores the team's harrowing fight for survival behind enemy lines, showcasing …
Dive into the jaw-dropping saga of the USS Indianapolis on this week’s podcast! A WWII tragedy where 75% of the crew faced shark-infested waters after a devastating torpedo attack. Was Captain Charle…
Most of us have heard the story of "The Lone Survivor" and the battle that took place during Operation Red Wings. I have been told by multiple individuals to dig deeper into the story because there a…
Bass Reeves was a deputy U.S. Marshal, gunfighter, farmer, scout, tracker, railroad agent, and a runaway slave. He was one of the first African-American Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi R…
Lance Sijan was an all American kid. He excelled on the football field and had aspirations to earn the coveted title "Fighter Pilot." After attending the Air Force Academy in the early 1960s he advan…
Tonight we talk about the UNBELIEVABLE Soldier Adventurer Adrian de Wiart. Over the course of his 45 year career, he was shot 11 times, twice in the face, once through the skull, lost and arm to arti…
Tonight's episode is on the most unlikely hero of Vietnam, 4'9" Special Forces Capt. Richard Flaherty. His story of overcoming the odds and becoming one of the Vietnam War's most deadly assets is not…
John Chapman epitomized the concept of "the quiet professional." He served in the elite ranks of the USAF's Combat Controllers and was the only Airman to be awarded the Medal of Honor during the Glob…
Tonight is our official re-launch! 21 Gun strayed from its origins over the last several years, producing hard-hitting shows for various media organizations. Tonight, we go back to our roots, honorin…
Thank you all for checking out the show! We found a new home over at Compound Media. So, we've been holding off on guests until our new schedule was solidified. I think we're finally there. Full show…
In this episode we recap this week's viral news and events from an independent prospective.
If you haven't noticed we've been a little unpredictable with uploading shows recently and it is because we…
End of year special episode with Michelle Black.
Michelle is the author of "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth." Her husband, Green Beret Bryan Black, was killed in an ambush in Nige…