Rad Grads Podcast

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08. Antoine Hood II, USAFA ’06, Cancer Survivor, March Madness, the NBA Dream & Refusing to Quit

September 10, 2026

At 13 years old, Antoine Hood II was diagnosed with lymphoma and told he may have only three months to live.He survived.Then he went back to basketball.What followed was a journey that took him from riding the bench in high school to becoming one of the top players in Texas, earning an opportunity at the United States Air Force Academy, helping lead Air Force Basketball through one of the greatest stretches in program history, playing in March Madness, and eventually working out alongside and...

07. Ryan Twedell, USAFA ’07, C-130J Aircraft Commander, Enterprise Account Director

May 29, 2026

In this powerful episode of Rad Grads, CJ Thomsen sits down with fellow United States Air Force Academy graduate Ryan Twedell for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, failure, reinvention, and the courage to keep moving forward. Ryan shares his journey from growing up in Arlington, Texas, to earning an appointment to the Air Force Academy, where he discovered the value of being a well-rounded leader rather than excelling in just one discipline. After graduating in 2007, Ry...

06. Lt Col (Ret) David Befort, USAFA ’03, A-10 Pilot, Infinite Banking, CEO of CoSpark

May 20, 2026

On this episode of the RadGrads Podcast, CJ Thomsen sits down with retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and A-10 combat pilot David Befort for a candid conversation about leadership, resilience, military service, entrepreneurship, and financial independence. David shares the story of growing up in small-town Kansas, discovering the Air Force Academy as a teenager, and overcoming setbacks—including vision limitations that initially kept him from receiving a direct appointment. From the Pr...

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The publicly listed email for Rad Grads Podcast: radgrad@allthomsen.com.

How many listeners does Rad Grads Podcast have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Rad Grads Podcast?

Rad Grads Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: U.S. Service Academy (or equivalent commissioning source) graduate; credible military service background (often combat or operational roles, including pilots); demonstrable civilian impact after transition (leadership roles, entrepreneurship, research/academic leadership, or senior corporate leadership). Common among recent guests: Command/operational leadership during service (e.g., aviation missions); High-impact civilian career progression (e.g., top sales leadership, CEO/co-founder); Advanced education (e.g., MBA, PhD). Recent guests include Ryan Twedell, David Befort, and Alexander Layendecker.

How hard is it to get booked on Rad Grads Podcast?

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

What topics does Rad Grads Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Veterans, Leadership, Career Transition, Entrepreneurship, and Military. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.