Walk through history with Rick “Pitbull” Perales and Becka as they revisit the battlefields, beaches, monuments, and cemeteries of Western Europe on a nine-day Band of Brothers Tour. From the D-Day beaches of Normandy to Belgium, Luxembourg, and Austria, this journey offered a powerful look at the s...
AUG 27, 2026
Rafi Rodriguez
Rafi's Amigos
Hear Col (ret) Rodriguez share his experience growing up in Puerto Rico wanting to fly for the USAF. Not fligh…
Chris Craven
USMC Afghanistan Experience
Join USMC Platoon Sergeant Craven as he shares how 9-11 lit his fire to join the Marines and serve. Chris reca…
James & Leslie Groves
Gold Star Mothers
The Groves share their real-world despair and sadness after losing their son in war. Hear their story and how…
Jennifer DeFrancesco
Today's VA Hospital
Director "D" shares insight on the Dayton VA. Hear about their success rate, priorities, capabilities, challen…
Charlynda Scales
Successful Warriors Lessons
A mother, USAF Officer, public speaker, published author, and entrepreneur; see how Lt Col Scales balances it…
What happens when a 26-year military career comes to an end, but the mission doesn't? In this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick "Pitbull" P...
What happens after surviving nearly six years as a prisoner of war? In Part 2 of this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick "Pitbull" Perales c...
What does it take to survive six years as a prisoner of war—and come home with your faith, purpose, and sense of humor intact? In this epis...
Some of the most important people serving our veteran community never wore the uniform themselves. They stand beside those who did. My c...
What happens after surviving nearly six years as a prisoner of war? In Part 2 of this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick "Pitbull" Perales c...
I've always believed one of the most important things we can do is preserve the stories of veterans while we still have the chance to hear t...
What does it take to survive six years as a prisoner of war—and come home with your faith, purpose, and sense of humor intact? In this epis...
One thing I've seen happen to a lot of veterans is this: They spend years serving something bigger than themselves. Then one day the mil...
Over the years, I've met a lot of veterans who have talked about starting a business. Most of them don't lack motivation. What they're m...
How do you turn years of personal hardship into a mission to serve thousands of veterans and their families? In this episode of Pitbull 214...
What does it mean to serve in a war that officially didn’t exist? In this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick “Pitbull” Perales sits down wit...
What happens when the military mission ends? For most veterans, it’s a search for purpose, connection, and service. In this episode of Pitb...
A lot of veterans want to start a business… but don’t know where to begin. In this episode of the Pitbull 214 Podcast, we sit down with Eli...
Most veterans don’t struggle because they lack discipline… they struggle because they don’t know what resources actually exist for them. In...
In this powerful episode, Larry shares his journey from feeling called to serve in the United States Marine Corps to surviving a life-changi...
Rick Perales opens the Pitbull214 Podcast by thanking supporters and honoring U.S. troops currently serving. He then interviews his mentor, ...
This episode of the Pitbull214 Podcast features veteran advocate Gil Esparza, who shares his personal journey of service and his continued c...
In this episode of the Pitbull214 Podcast, host Rick “Pitbull” Perales records his first on-site production at Four Paws for Ability in Xeni...
Rick “Pitbull” Perales interviews Dr. Cassie Barlow, a retired Air Force Colonel and transition expert, about the challenges and best practi...
In this Pitbull214 Podcast episode, host Rick “Pitbull” Perales speaks with Joe, the Greene County Recorder, about the critical importance o...