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Militarily Speaking

Tom McLean, Jodi Vickery

Booking Overview

This military-community interview show focuses on military life, transition, careers, family, and financial readiness, typically featuring veterans, military spouses, nonprofit leaders, and military-connected entrepreneurs. Credible pitches include veteran advocates, military spouse founders, transition and education experts, financial-readiness professionals, and leaders of organizations serving service members; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally hold substantial leadership credentials but come from a focused, accessible niche.

Metrics

Episodes: 111

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 11 subscribers

Instagram: 587 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

brent@sparkcade.com

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Host

Tom McLean - A seasoned professional focused on serving the military community and co-host of the show.

Jodi Vickery - A military spouse and seasoned professional focused on serving the military community.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Veteran or military-spouse experience, senior leadership of a nonprofit or military-serving organization, expertise in military transition or financial readiness, or a military-connected entrepreneurial or community-impact background.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a nonprofit or company serving veterans, service members, or military families, Building a military-connected business or entrepreneurship initiative, Developing programs in education, transition assistance, veteran support, or financial readiness, Holding senior military leadership experience or directing a major military-community initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

Ike Belk - The Military World Games, Elite Athlete Development, Military Sports, Veterans, And Building Connections Across Military Communities.

Cole Hanna - Military Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Building An Award-winning Bourbon Brand, And Starting A Business While Serving On Active Duty.

Sydney Mathis - Veteran College Admissions, Education Benefits, Military Transition, Mentorship, And Higher-education Opportunities.

Monica Fullerton - Military Spouse Entrepreneurship, Career Portability, Relocation, And Building Businesses That Serve Military Families.

Jim Lorraine - Veteran Support Systems, Community-based Services, Financial Insecurity, Suicide Prevention, Advocacy, And Connecting Veterans With Resources.

Recent Topics

Military, Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Transition, Financial Readiness

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Militarily Speaking
:

Leaving the Military Is Harder Than You Think. Veterans Bridge Home Is Changing That.

October 07, 2026

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 20 of the "Militarily Speaking" podcast with Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery In this episode, Tom and Jodi welcome Steve Cole, Executive Director of Veterans Bridge Home's Metrolina Market, to discuss the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life and how local communities can help them succeed. From veteran employment and community connections to suicide prevention awareness and navigating available resources, Steve shares how Veterans Bridge Home is...

The Military World Games Are Coming to America for the First Time

September 23, 2026

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 19 of the "Militarily Speaking" podcast with Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery In this episode of Militarily Speaking, we talk with Ike Belk, co-founder of the U.S. Performance Center, about bringing the 2027 Carolinas Military World Games to the United States for the first time. Ike shares the scale of the global competition, how the games will celebrate active-duty service members and veterans, and why sport can create connections across countries, cultures and militar...

How an Active Duty Army Major Built an Award-Winning Bourbon Brand

September 09, 2026

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 18 of the “Militarily Speaking” podcast with Tom McLean and Jodi VickeryIn this episode of Militarily Speaking, we talk with Major Cole Hanna, co-founder of H.K. Young Bourbon Company, about building an award-winning Kentucky bourbon brand while continuing to serve on active duty. Cole shares how military leadership shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, why H.K. Young committed to toasted barrel finished bourbon, and what military members should know before star...

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Frequently asked questions

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Militarily Speaking
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How do I get in touch with Militarily Speaking?

Militarily Speaking is hosted by Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery. Its publicly listed email is brent@sparkcade.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Militarily Speaking?

The publicly listed email for Militarily Speaking: brent@sparkcade.com.

How many listeners does Militarily Speaking have?

Podseeker estimates Militarily Speaking reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Militarily Speaking?

Militarily Speaking typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Veteran or military-spouse experience, senior leadership of a nonprofit or military-serving organization, expertise in military transition or financial readiness, or a military-connected entrepreneurial or community-impact background. Common among recent guests: Leading a nonprofit or company serving veterans, service members, or military families; Building a military-connected business or entrepreneurship initiative; Developing programs in education, transition assistance, veteran support, or financial readiness. Recent guests include Ike Belk, Cole Hanna, and Sydney Mathis.

How hard is it to get booked on Militarily Speaking?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Militarily Speaking cover?

Recent episodes cover Military, Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Transition, and Financial Readiness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

brent@sparkcade.com

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