Passing The Torch with Martin Foster
Passing The Torch is a TORCH LEAP® podcast featuring long-form conversations with leaders, veterans, entrepreneurs, and culture-shapers focused on growth, identity, and transition.
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Welcome to Passing The Torch, a personal development podcast that’s about the journey, not just the destination.
This show is a conversation with people who inspire me — thought leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, and others who are constantly evolving and learning about themselves. I’m not pretending to have it all figured out, and that’s what makes this podcast different. As I navigate my own personal growth and discover new tools, insights, and stories that are helping me, I’m bringing you along for the ride.
I believe that when it comes to self-improvement, we don’t always need to hear from someone who has already "arrived" at their ideal self. Instead, we can find power in connecting with people who are in the trenches alongside us, figuring things out as they go. Passing The Torch is an opportunity for both of us to learn, grow, and share in real-time.
Every episode, I sit down with individuals from all walks of life — from CEOs and best-selling authors to Special Forces Operators, friends, and elite athletes — and we dive deep into the lessons they’ve learned, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the wisdom they’ve gained. Along the way, I’ll be sharing my own experiences and insights from my personal development journey.
Whether you’re someone who’s looking for guidance or simply enjoy hearing raw, honest stories of transformation, Passing The Torch offers something for everyone. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about sharing what we’ve learned and helping each other move forward.
Join me on this adventure. Let's pass the torch together.
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Episodes
138 episodes
Ep. 130: 25 Lessons after 130 episodes of Passing The Torch Podcast
Lessons learned after over eight plus years of podcasting.
Ep. 129: Andy Riise - What It Really Takes to Win in Life and Leadership
Andy Riise (Reece) is an Army Veteran, West Point graduate, and former Army football fullback with 20+ years leading Soldiers in combat, earning two Bronze Stars. A pioneer in military mental fitness, he helped launch resilience pro...
You Don’t Need More Discipline, You Need Better Connection - George Hayworth - Ep. 128
George Hayworth is the Founder of Elite Sentinel Coaching where he “forges leaders and builds legacies”.He also leverages his expertise in leadership through over a decade of military experience, corporate experience and skills li...
Ep. 127: Scott Huesing - Building Transferable Legacy
Scott Huesing is a retired Marine Infantry Major, combat leader, and bestselling author of Echo in Ramadi. A seasoned speaker and media contributor, he shares hard-earned insights on leadership, human connecti...
BONUS Throwback Episode - CMSAF #18 Kaleth Wright, Retired, USAF, from April 2018
****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military.****Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force-Attitude R...
Ep. 126: Month of the Military Child (My daughter is the special guest)
April is the Month of the Military Child.According to Defense.gov, Military families move every two to three years on average, and military children change schools an average of six to nine times from the start of kindergarten to their ...
BONUS Throwback Episode - Dr. Benjamin Hardy from April 2018
Benjamin Hardy is Medium.com’s number one writer, a PhD candidate at Clemson University and the author of
Ep. 125: From Service to Civic Engagement - Jason Galui on Leadership and Overcoming Fictional Fear
Jason J. Galui is the former Director for Veterans and Military Families at the George W. Bush Institute and the Director, Center for Civic Participation, Endicott College. Throughout a unique military career, Galui led soldiers in ...
BONUS Throwback Episode - General John P. Jumper, Retired, USAF, from January 2018
****DISCLAIMER**** The views and comments made by host and guest do not represent the views nor are they in association with the United States military. ****NOTE: This episode was recorded on ...
Ep. 124: Super Frenchie Matthias Giraud on Mastering Fear, Extreme Skiing & Life Lessons
Matthias Giraud is a Professional Skier and Base Jumper, 2 X World Record Holder, and the man known as Super Frenchie. -Quick Episode Summary:Matthias Giraud discusses fear, passion, and mastering ...
BONUS Throwback Episode - Heath Trepanier Interview from January 2019
Heath Trepanier- Resilience is making mistakes and coming back from themIn January of 2017, US Air Force Technical Sergeant Heath Trepanier (“Trep”) was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer when a cantaloupe-sized tumor was found in hi...
Ep. 123: Becoming the Lighthouse: Mary Howe on Service, Legacy, and Choosing Your Own Path
Mary Howe is a writer, nurse, and military veteran whose work explores identity, transition, faith, and personal growth. Drawing from a multigenerational military family legacy, she reflects on purpose, resilience, and the qu...
Ep. 122: Nick Lavery - The Quiet Skill That Makes Great Leaders Dangerous
Nick Lavery is a Special Forces Warrant Officer who returned to combat after losing his leg in a 2013 insider attack in Afghanistan. Refusing medical retirement, he became the first amputee in military history to complete multiple elite ...
Ep. 121: Charlynda Scales - Resilience, Rock Bottom, and Rising
While serving on active duty, Charlynda Scales inherited her grandfather’s (a Korean and Vietnam War Veteran) 1956 barbecue sauce recipe.She realized it;s true power wasn’t the ingredients, but the legacy behind it. Driven by gratitude, ...
Ep. 120: Kellen Mond - From NFL QB to Artist and Photographer
Passing The Torch is a leadership podcast from TORCH LEAP® featuring long-form conversations on leadership, identity, transition, resilience, and culture.-Kellen Mond shares his journey from surviving the chaotic wor...
Ep. 119: Timothy Klund (aka TK) From Air Force to Celebrity Softball - Lessons on Leadership, Loyalty, and Living Life Fully
Passing The Torch is a leadership podcast from TORCH LEAP® featuring long-form conversations on leadership, identity, transition, resilience, and culture.-Timothy Klund, aka TK, shares his journey from being a...
Ep. 118: Better Has No Finish Line - Joe Bogdan on Growth and Meaning
Joe Bogdan is a remarkable teacher, mentor, and Air Force leader turned business innovator. We talked about resilience, finding purpose after military service, and the real, sometimes messy journey of leadership. Joe shared insights from his bo...
Ep. 117: From Cuba to CIA - Ric Prado on Service, Sacrifice, and Black Ops
On this edition of Passing the Torch, Martin Foster welcomes legendary CIA operations officer and bestselling author Ric Prado to the show. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in clandestine operations, this episode is...
Ep. 116: From Small Beginnings to Big Impact - Ken Coleman’s Insights on Purpose and Transformation
Ken Coleman elaborates on the role of podcasts in shaping culture and providing on-demand content that influences listeners. He highlights the importance of clarity in building confidence and courage, sharing his personal exp...
Ep. 115: Ray Cash Care - Why Vulnerability Is a Leadership Weapon
True strength isn’t pretending you have it all together. Ray “Cash” Care explains why vulnerability builds trust, strengthens teams, and creates leaders people actually want to follow.-Quick Episode Summary:Ray Cash ...
Ep. 114: Edgar Jones on Transformation, Forgiveness, Growth, Life Lessons, and Football Stories
Meet Edgar Jones. He is a seven-year NFL Veteran, Professional Speaker, John Maxwell Certified Coach, and Author. Edgar helps high performers apply championship-level strategies to lead more effectively without...
Ep. 113: Austen Alexander - Engineering Confidence After the Uniform Comes Off
Meet Austen Alexander, a Navy veteran turned entrepreneur and fitness influencer. In this episode, we discuss Austen's unique approach to fitness, his journey to YouTube success, and the importance of gratitude and self-belie...
Ep. 112: Reinventing Yourself - Jessica Meuse Talks Military Service, Ambitions, and Staying True
In a world where change is the only constant, Jessica Meuse's journey from a civilian to an officer in the Coast Guard serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of resilience and authenticity. In a recent podcast episode, she shares her expe...
Ep. 111: From the CIA to Storytelling - Tessa Robinson on Leadership, Resilience, and Service
Tessa Robinson is seasoned communicator and storyteller with a rich background in public service and the military community joins Martin Foster on Passing The Torch. They discuss the importance of storytelling, the challenges...
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Ep. 110: Katherine Torres-Pummill - Authentic Voices in Military Media and Approach to Storytelling
Martin Foster hosts a candid conversation with Katherine Torres-Pummill, the dynamic General Manager of Recurrent’s Military Vertical. Katherine shares her journey from growing up in New York City as a first-generation American to leadin...
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