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Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast

Cliff Van Rickley

Booking Overview

This is a veteran-focused interview podcast about military service, transition, continued purpose, and issues affecting veterans, typically featuring leaders from veteran nonprofits, public policy, business, mental health, and media. Credible pitches include veteran executives, military-policy advocates, former special operations professionals, veteran-care providers, and creators addressing military experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally hold substantial leadership or subject-matter credentials but are not necessarily mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 26

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@militarybrands.com

news@militarybrands.com

editorial@militarybrands.com

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Host

Cliff Van Rickley - Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and former Special Forces Green Beret.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Veteran leaders, senior nonprofit executives, military or special operations veterans, policy professionals, mental health and performance specialists, and media creators with direct experience addressing veteran issues.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a prominent veteran-serving nonprofit or organization, Holding senior military, government, or public-policy responsibilities, Founding and running a company or initiative related to performance, healthcare, or veteran services, Creating notable media or advocacy work focused on military and veteran experiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Jim Brooks - Leadership, Disaster-response Readiness, Continued Service, Veteran Volunteering, And Team Rubicon's Mission.

Phyllis Wilson - Women Veterans, Military History, Intelligence And Special Operations Service, Visibility, And Preserving Veterans' Stories.

Brian Ferguson - High-performance Teams, Decision-making Under Pressure, Leadership, Stress Management, Resilience, And Performance Science.

Zachary Federico - Veteran Policy, Advocacy, State Legislation, And Psychedelic-assisted Therapy For Ptsd.

Steven Grayhm - Veteran Storytelling, Identity After Military Service, Trauma, Purpose, Healing, And Post-traumatic Growth.

Recent Topics

Veterans, Military, Transition, Service, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast
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Thom Tran | Combat, Comedy, and Taking Care of Joes With a Microphone

September 08, 2026

Host: Cliff VanRickleyGuest: Thom Tran — Army Veteran, Comedian and Founder of The GIs of ComedyArmy veteran Thom Tran planned to spend 20 years in uniform. A sniper's bullet changed that plan.Tran enlisted in the Army at 18, before he'd even finished high school, and served as a communications sergeant and Civil Affairs sergeant within the Army's Special Operations community. In 2003, just four days after crossing the border into Iraq, Tran was shot in the back of the head dur...

Curtez Riggs | Military Storytelling, Community, and 10 Years of MIC

August 25, 2026

Guest Host: Christie Nix Guest: Curtez Riggs — Army Veteran and Founder, Military Influencer ConferenceArmy veteran Curtez Riggs has spent his post-military career creating opportunities for others in the military-connected community.After serving 21 years in the Army, Riggs turned an early interest in digital entrepreneurship into something much bigger: the Military Influencer Conference, better known as MIC.What started as a relatively small gathering of military content creators has grown ...

Jim Brooks | Leadership, Readiness, and Team Rubicon's Mission

July 23, 2026

For many veterans, service doesn't end when they take off the uniform—it simply takes on a new mission.In this episode of Return To Base, Cliff sits down with Jim Brooks, CEO of Team Rubicon, the veteran-led disaster response organization that has become one of the nation's premier humanitarian relief nonprofits. Founded in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Team Rubicon now mobilizes thousands of volunteers to help communities recover from hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes,...

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Frequently asked questions

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Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast?

Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast is hosted by Cliff Van Rickley. Its publicly listed emails are info@militarybrands.com, news@militarybrands.com, and editorial@militarybrands.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 Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast: info@militarybrands.com, news@militarybrands.com, and editorial@militarybrands.com.

How many listeners does Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast?

Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Veteran leaders, senior nonprofit executives, military or special operations veterans, policy professionals, mental health and performance specialists, and media creators with direct experience addressing veteran issues. Common among recent guests: Leading a prominent veteran-serving nonprofit or organization; Holding senior military, government, or public-policy responsibilities; Founding and running a company or initiative related to performance, healthcare, or veteran services. Recent guests include Jim Brooks, Phyllis Wilson, and Brian Ferguson.

How hard is it to get booked on Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast?

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

What topics does Return to Base | A VeteranLife Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

info@militarybrands.com

news@militarybrands.com

editorial@militarybrands.com

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