Interviews

Spotter Up Interview: Jay Dobyns, Author and Retired Federal Agent

February 14, 2018

Books, Chessmen, Inspirational, Interviews, LIFE, Movies & Television, PSYCHE, Values and Mission, Wisdom

Who is Jay Dobyns? In case you haven't already heard of him, Jay Dobyns is a retired Special Agent with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, University of Arizona football standout, New Y... Read More...

An Interview with Spotter Up Writer Jason Silva, US Marine and Retired Police Officer

Michael Kurcina

December 16, 2017

Inspirational, Interviews, LIFE, Life and Family, The Team Room

I want to say thanks to Jason for taking the time to answer my questions. Where are you from originally? Born in Sacramento, raised in Reno and the SF Bay Area and now living in Colorado. T... Read More...

An Interview with Dale Comstock, Delta Force Operator and Green Beret

Michael Kurcina

April 22, 2017

Inspirational, Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, NETWORKS, Planning, PSYCHE, Tactics, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOcd9oEqOIU Here it is a really informative interview with Dale Comstock. Dale shares his insights on a lot of things. Why he joined the military, who his mentors were/are ... Read More...

An Interview with Ultra Trail Runner Jordan McDougal

Michael Kurcina

April 7, 2017

Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, Mission Critical, NETWORKS, PSYCHE, The Team Room

Could you tell us a little about your background, and how you got involved in running? I come from a large family with 4 siblings. My mom ran pretty much every day and at a young age my older brother and I star... Read More...

An Interview with a WWII History Collector

Michael Kurcina

March 11, 2017

Games & Gadgets, Inspirational, Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, Life and Family, The Team Room

I wanted to thank my buddy John for letting me interview him and allowing me to show off his military collection. John has been a collector for a good bit of time and he volunteers at the Virginia Military Muse... Read More...

An Interview and Book Review with Elliot Ackerman, author of Green on Blue

Michael Kurcina

January 2, 2017

Art, Book Reading List, Books, Geek Culture, Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, NETWORKS, Opinion, Product Reviews, PSYCHE, The Team Room

I met Elliot Ackerman through a friend who served under Elliot while they fought at the Battle of Fallujah in 2004. I was very happy to speak with Elliot and he was gracious enough to share his time with me. ... Read More...

An Interview with a Marine Artist

Michael Kurcina

December 28, 2016

American Spark, Art, Inspirational, Interviews, LIFE, The Team Room

There is a haunting narrative told in Anya's work. I contacted Anya the first minute I saw her drawings. I was fascinated by them. Little did I know I would find such a dynamic person in this female, artist and... Read More...

An Interview with a Marine: Battle of Fallujah

Michael Kurcina

July 30, 2016

Inspirational, Interviews, Leadership, MASTERY, NETWORKS, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

by Spotter Up Before we begin, I want to try and put the Battle of Falluja in some kind of context and so I recommend you read all you can about the 1/8 in Falluja. Here's words from award winning writer Micha... Read More...

An Interview with Gerald Sheffield, Soldier and Artist

Michael Kurcina

March 11, 2015

American Spark, Art, Interviews, NETWORKS, The Team Room

I'm glad that I kept in contact with Gerald all of these years. I've been able to see him grow as an artist. When I first met 'Sheff', he was busy drawing mostly cartoons. There wasn't anything in his portfolio... Read More...

Interview with Mark Lytel of Warrior 360

Michael Kurcina

March 11, 2015

American Spark, Information, Inspirational, Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, NETWORKS, PSYCHE, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

Click the VIDEO at TOP I got a chance to chat with Mark Lytle who is the co-founder of the non-profit group for injured veterans called Warrior 360. Let's get into what the interview is and then what Mark Ly... Read More...