Rebel Vets Podcast

This podcast is about going to college after military service. The advantages and the challenges of pursuing higher education post military career.

Rebel Vets Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Derek Turpen, with 10 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.

Derek Turpen hosts Rebel Vets Podcast, a education show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Tyler Speck, USMC Veteran, Lt. Greeley Fire Department

  Jul 11, 202528 minS0

  <p>In this powerful episode of the Rebel Vets Podcast, host Derek sits down with his oldest friend, Marine Corps veteran and Iraq War veteran Tyler Speck, for an unforgettable conversation about service, sacrifice, and life after combat.</p><p>Tyler shares his journey from growing up with a deep-rooted family legacy of military service to the life-altering moment he witnessed 9/11 unfold as a college student. Inspired to serve, Tyler joined the Marine Corps infantry, deployed to Iraq, and took part in the legendary push into Baghdad—including clearing Saddam Hussein’s palaces and living through grueling conditions like spending six...

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  Episode #9

  Dr. Fred Hogan, US Navy Veteran, Author of Generations Lost

  Jul 9, 202540 minS0

  <p> In this episode of Rebel Vets, host Derek sits down with Dr. Fred Hogan, a Navy veteran and Desert Storm participant, for an engaging and candid conversation. Dr. Hogan shares his journey from a small town in Georgia to joining the Navy at just 17 years old. He recounts his experiences as an aviation machinist mate, including intense deployments aboard the USS Fife during Operation Desert Storm and the challenges of ship life, such as constant rotations and limited family communication. Hogan also opens up about the moment he realized he needed to pivot, which led him to pursue higher e...

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  Episode #8

  Rayshawn Williams, USMC Veteran, UNLV Alumnus, Adult Academic Coordinator

  Jun 24, 202523 minS0

  <p> In this episode of Rebel Vets, host Derek speaks with Rayshawn Williams, a Marine Corps veteran and Las Vegas native who served during the initial invasion of Iraq. Rayshawn shares his powerful story of joining the military through the Delayed Entry Program, deploying twice to Iraq, and the struggles he faced after leaving the service. He opens up about battling addiction, experiencing incarceration, and overcoming personal setbacks. Through resilience and the support of VA education benefits, Rayshawn turned his life around—earning multiple degrees, including in criminal justice and social work, and now works as an academic coordinator at UNL...

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  Episode #7

  Leeroy Hudson, USAF Veteran, President, UNLV Rebel Vets

  Jun 20, 202530 minS0

  <p> In this episode of Rebel Vets, host Derek welcomes Leroy Hudson, an Air Force veteran and current graduate student at UNLV studying social work. Leroy shares his journey from a sports-driven youth in Ohio to joining the military for structure and purpose following 9/11. Initially hoping to be a firefighter, Leroy ended up in security forces and later transitioned into a K-9 handler role. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working with military dogs, including intense training, building trust with aggressive dogs, and a harrowing experience where one of his K-9 partners turned on him. Despite the physical scars, L...

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  Episode #6

  Jeff Detrick, US Army Veteran, Director, Adult Education Services at UNLV

  Jun 17, 202534 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Rebel Vets Podcast, host Derek sits down with Jeff Dietrich, an Army veteran, UNLV alumnus, and former president of Rebel Vets. Jeff shares his journey from growing up as a military brat with both parents in the Army to joining the service himself in 1999. He recounts his father’s advice to follow his own path, his early years working construction, and the moment he decided to enlist. Jeff reflects on the shift in military culture post-9/11, his time in training commands, and eventually deploying to Iraq as a senior medic for a scout company. He...

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