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The DINFOS Way

Jack Rous

Booking Overview

This is an interview-driven professional training podcast focused on military public affairs, communication, and visual media, with guests drawn primarily from defense communication instructors, service members, and experienced practitioners. Credible pitches include military communication leaders, public affairs educators, defense journalists, visual-media experts, and media trainers with direct operational or instructional expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors specialized, credentialed professionals connected to defense communication.

Metrics

Episodes: 46

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

itunes@dvidshub.net

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Host

Jack Rous - Host of a professional podcast produced by the Defense Information School focused on communication training and practice for military and partner organizations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience in military public affairs, defense communication, journalism, broadcasting, photography, social media communication, or professional instruction in these fields.
Required Achievements:  
Military public affairs or communication service, Professional journalism, broadcasting, or photojournalism experience, Instructional or curriculum-development experience, Recognition as an award-winning practitioner or educator, Experience documenting military, humanitarian, or other high-impact events

Recent Guest Discussions

Amelia Ryerse - Audience Connection, Preparation, Authenticity, Audience Awareness, Radio, Public Affairs Programming, Interviews, Podcasts, And On-air Communication.

Shelby Kay-Fantozzi - Training Future Public Affairs Leaders, Media Literacy, Messaging, Critical Thinking, Leadership, And Real-world Communication Scenarios.

Angelena Garland - Personal And Professional Branding In Uniform, Social Media Policy, Operational Security, Authenticity, And Professional Online Conduct.

Justin Pyle - Studio Photography, Lighting, Technical Skills, Composition, And Visual Communication For Military Communicators.

Johnny Bivera - Combat And Humanitarian Photojournalism, Documenting High-level Events, Visual Storytelling, Photography Techniques, And Military And Civil-service Visual-media Training.

Recent Topics

Public Affairs, Military, Communications, Journalism, Photography

Episodes

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The DINFOS Way – Ep. 45: From Vietnam to the Hall of Fame: Chip Maury’s DINFOS Legacy

September 21, 2026

In Episode 45 of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous sits down with Donald “Chip” Maury, a Navy veteran, combat photographer, award-winning photo editor and lifelong mentor to generations of visual communicators. Maury reflects on a remarkable career that began in 1956 as a Navy Photographer’s Mate and included more than 1,500 parachute jumps, underwater demolition diving and three combat tours in Vietnam. He shares lessons from photographing in demanding environments, leading the Pacific Stars a...

The DINFOS Way – Ep. 44: Practical AI for Military Communicators

August 23, 2026

In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous speaks with Master Sgt. Ben Stratton, emerging technology program manager at the Air Force Public Affairs Agency, about practical and responsible uses of artificial intelligence in military public affairs. Stratton discusses how communicators can use AI and automation to improve workflows while protecting public trust, strengthening content provenance and keeping human judgment at the center of every message. From building foundational AI skil...

The DINFOS Way – Ep. 43: Communicating That Connects Insights from Amelia of 98 Rock Baltimore

July 17, 2026

In this episode of The DINFOS Way, host Jack Rous talks with longtime 98 Rock Baltimore radio personality and public affairs broadcaster Amelia Ryerse about communicating in ways that truly connect with audiences. Amelia shares how preparation, authenticity and audience awareness shape every show, from rock radio to her “Maryland Perspectives” public affairs program, and offers practical advice DINFOS students and military communicators can apply to their own interviews, podcasts and on‑air w...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The DINFOS Way?

The DINFOS Way is hosted by Jack Rous. Its publicly listed email is itunes@dvidshub.net. 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 The DINFOS Way?

The publicly listed email for The DINFOS Way: itunes@dvidshub.net.

How many listeners does The DINFOS Way have?

Podseeker estimates The DINFOS Way reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The DINFOS Way?

The DINFOS Way typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct experience in military public affairs, defense communication, journalism, broadcasting, photography, social media communication, or professional instruction in these fields. Common among recent guests: Military public affairs or communication service; Professional journalism, broadcasting, or photojournalism experience; Instructional or curriculum-development experience. Recent guests include Amelia Ryerse, Shelby Kay-Fantozzi, and Angelena Garland.

How hard is it to get booked on The DINFOS Way?

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

What topics does The DINFOS Way cover?

Recent episodes cover Public Affairs, Military, Communications, Journalism, and Photography. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

itunes@dvidshub.net

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