Liberty Call Podcast

Liberty Call is where service ends and freedom begins. Hosted a Navy Commander Juan Lucero, this podcast dives deep into the real stories of veterans navigating life after the military. From the discipline of the uniform to the uncertainty of transition, Liberty Call explores what it means to reinvent yourself, find purpose, and embrace freedom in retirement and beyond.Every week, we sit down with service members, retirees, and global adventurers who share their journeys of transformation. You’ll hear from veterans who traded boots for backpacks, found new missions in entrepreneurship, built second careers, or chose the path of world travel and cultural discovery. These conversations highlight the resilience, struggles, humor, and victories that come with carving out a new life after service.⚓ What you’ll get from Liberty Call: • Honest, unfiltered stories from Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard veterans. • Insights on the transition process: retirement, VA claims

Liberty Call Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Juan Lucero, with 13 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.

Juan Lucero hosts Liberty Call Podcast, a society show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  From the Deckplates to Retirement: A Command Master Chief’s Final Watch aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

  Feb 2, 20261h 28mS1

  <p>In this episode of the Liberty Call Podcast, I sit down with Joel “Rod” Rodriguez, a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief who served 31 years and finished his career as the Command Master Chief aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.</p><p>Rod and I go back to our time at COMHSCWINGPAC, when I was a Lieutenant and he was a Senior Chief. That shared experience sets the tone for a grounded, honest conversation about leadership, legacy, and life after the uniform.</p><p>We talk candidly about:</p>What truly matters in the final years before retirementCommon mistakes Sailors make when...

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  Episode #12

  From Navy Ships to Civilian Freedom — The Journey of LCDR Aaron Kastrup (Ret.)

  Jan 2, 202654 minS1

  <p>🎙️ Episode: Liberty Call Podcast</p><p>🎖️ Guest: LCDR Aaron Kastrup, USN (Ret.)</p><p>Today we sit down with retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Aaron Kastrup, a proven leader and veteran who dedicated his career to service, sacrifice, and building warriors. Aaron pulls back the curtain on the realities of Navy life — the wins, the struggles, family challenges, leadership lessons, and the emotional transition into civilian life.</p><p>This episode delivers straight talk about:</p>Life in the Navy and key milestones in Aaron’s careerLeadership under stress and what makes great Sailors succeedFamily life, resilience, and the impact of military se...

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  Episode #11

  From Sheriff’s Deputy to Navy Chief to Thailand: Ryan Smith on Identity, Transition & Building a New Life

  Dec 26, 20251h 15mS1

  <p>In this episode of Liberty Call, I sit down with Ryan Smith — a former Sheriff’s Deputy, proud U.S. Navy Reserve Chief Petty Officer, and newly retired law enforcement professional who is about to take on his boldest mission yet: building a brand-new life in Thailand.</p><p>Ryan opens up about decades of service in uniform, balancing military and law enforcement careers, the emotional weight of transition, identity beyond the badge and anchors, mental health, resilience, family, and why he’s choosing to start a new chapter overseas.</p><p>This is straight talk. No fluff. Just real p...

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  Episode #10

  The TRICARE Guy Breaks Down Veteran Healthcare — Must-Know Info for Retirees

  Dec 13, 20251h 19mS1

  <p>In this episode of the Liberty Call Podcast, I sit down with John Letaw, better known as “The TRICARE Guy.” John has helped thousands of veterans understand TRICARE, especially those living overseas — and he’s written three books on the topic, making him one of the most trusted voices in the military healthcare community.</p><p>We dive into:</p>How TRICARE Select really works for retireesWhy TRICARE overseas is misunderstoodThe biggest mistakes retirees makeHow the catastrophic cap protects youWhat healthcare looks like in places like Thailand and the PhilippinesPharmacy reimbursement and medical claims abroadThe financial traps nobody warns retirees...

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  Episode #9

  Scottie: From West Point to the Jungle 🌿

  Oct 24, 20251 hourS1

  <p>Scottie shares his story from West Point grad to Army officer, entrepreneur, and plant medicine guide in Colombia. Learn how he built a jungle community focused on healing, resilience, and indigenous wisdom.</p>

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