Catalyst Comms: Anything & Everything

What happens when you take two friends retired from the Navy and give them an open mic? You get Catalyst Comms.From the high-stakes environment of military life to the beautiful chaos of the civilian world, your hosts dive into Anything & Everything. They bring the unique "different but similar" perspective that only years of service can forge—sharing a common code of ethics but wildly different takes on how to live it out. If you’re looking for insightful banter, unexpected deep dives, and a healthy dose of wit, all while keeping it real, you’ve found your frequency.

Catalyst Comms: Anything & Everything is a society podcast hosted by Dan Clark and Phil Petersen, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dan Clark and Phil Petersen hosts Catalyst Comms: Anything & Everything, a society show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  S2 Episode 6 - Monique Reeves

  Aug 16, 20262h 8mS2

  On this episode of Catalyst Comms, Phil and Dan sit down with Nurse Practitioner Monique Reeves for an unfiltered, deeply personal conversation about resilience, survival, and a lifetime on the frontlines of care. From her small-town roots in Quanah, Texas, to watching her mother recover from a brain tumor, to starting nursing school at age 17, Monique’s work ethic was forged early. She opens up about surviving and escaping a severe abusive marriage, rebuilding a stable life with her husband Sean, and how those personal trials shaped her approach to raising her five children. With 26 years in healthcare, Monique takes us inside the raw reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care facilities, standing in for families during "Last Walk" ceremonies, and reflects on the systemic shifts that followed. She breaks down her current work in hospice care, balancing deep empathy with emotional compartmentalization to help patients die with dignity. Finally, Monique shares what drove her to step into pediatric mental health following her daughter’s experience with bullying, how she tackled a massive caseload gap, and why she took to social media to share her viral "Mental Health Minute" Reels. https://www.facebook.com/HubCityPsychiatryClinic/videos/ Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

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  Episode #4

  S2 Episode4 - Live Long and Prosper

  Aug 2, 20261h 29mS2

  From rebuilding discarded trash-can computers with Linux in Wisconsin to hacking in-orbit satellites, Bryan Torielli’s path in tech is anything but traditional. In this episode of Catalyst Comms, Phil and Dan sit down with Bryan, founder of Null-SAT , to trace his journey through high school boredom, military base relocations, reverse-engineering defense networks, and building Silent Shield at Deloitte. Now, he’s taking on "dead" satellites and converting them into live orbital cyber ranges for DARPA and the Space Development Agency. Tune in for a masterclass on leaning into the problems everyone else thinks are "too tough." Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

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  Episode #3

  S2 Episode3 - The First Forty-Five

  Jul 26, 20262h 14mS2

  What does it take to go from an unhappy 17-year-old escaping a turbulent home life to becoming one of the first 45 women integrated onto a U.S. Navy warship? In this episode, we sit down with retired CWO3 Cryptologic Officer Kelly Soles for a raw, unflinching look at her historic naval career. Kelly takes us inside the intense command climate of the USS Vella Gulf in 1996, the sting of having her hard-earned promotion to Chief Petty Officer questioned by male peers, and why she firmly believes modern DEI policies risk diluting the meritocracy she fought so hard to prove. We also explore the deeply personal decision to walk away from her dream of becoming the first female CWO5 to put family first. Finally, Kelly pulls back the curtain on her current work managing the critical CCTV links for the ongoing, decades-long legal proceedings at Guantanamo Bay for the 9/11 and USS Cole terrorist attacks. It’s a powerful conversation about survival, breaking barriers, leadership, and the slow wheels of American justice. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen! LETS GOOOO!

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  Episode #2

  S2 Episode2 - Just Devi

  Jul 19, 20262h 4mS2

  What happens when the uniform that defined you for decades finally comes off, and you have to meet the person underneath for the very first time? In this episode, we sit down with retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Devi Novick to explore a life defined by grit, fierce accountability, and radical transformation. From surviving on her own as a teenager to navigating toxic command climates as a five-foot-tall female Culinary Specialist, Devi earned her anchors the hard way. She shares the raw reality of grueling 10-week Chief initiations, finding a sanctuary in the "5 AM Crew" bodybuilding culture while climbing the military ranks, and the relentless drive that kept her asking, "Then what?" But the truest battle came after retirement. Devi opens up about shedding the "bulldog" persona required for survival, trading the high-stakes chaos of military leadership for an unfamiliar sense of calm, and the profound journey of discovering who she is when she’s just Devi. Tune in for a powerful conversation on leadership, the evolution of military tradition, and the courage it takes to redefine yourself outside the uniform. Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back—hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

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  Episode #1

  S2 Episode1 - Day in the Neighborhood

  Jul 12, 20261h 46mS2

  From child stardom in The Mighty Ducks trilogy to sharing the screen with legends like Al Pacino and George Clooney, veteran character actor and screenwriter Matt Doherty has seen every side of Hollywood over his 25-year career. In this episode, Matt sits down with us to pull back the curtain on the creative grind. He takes us from his roots on the South Side of Chicago to his time at Northwestern, detailing the humbling realities of re-entering the industry and the grit required to sustain a lifetime in the arts. We dive deep into his unique creative philosophy, why he aims to "speak truth to power," how a modern, "checked-out" society has lost its sense of the absurd, and how his brilliant rideshare blog, Step into my Backseat, serves as a front-row seat to human psychology. Plus, Matt shares what he learned using the narrative arts to help combat veterans process trauma, and how he balances the immense creative pressure of writing three screenplays under contract for an Academy Award-nominated director. Whether you are an aspiring writer, a lifelong actor, or just someone looking to find meaning in a chaotic world, Matt’s raw honesty, sharp wit, and deep commitment to the craft offer a masterclass in staying grounded and staying hungry. View Failed State at https://ohkeydoh.com/ Got a killer story, a wild recommendation, or think you belong in the hot seat for an episode? Don’t hold back, hit us up at catalystcomms26@gmail.com and let’s make it happen!

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