Our Mission

We started Tracer Burnout with a simple idea: a platform for military veterans to share their stories of service. By inviting veterans to speak about their experiences, we hope to help them feel heard, to know their service matters, to preserve their memories for future generations, and to provide civilians with a better understanding of life in the service.

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Two Latest TB Episodes

Episode 0046 - John Murphy

“I’m angry at God and so if I can just convince myself I don’t believe in Him, maybe I don’t have to feel this anymore.”

We are joined in studio by Army veteran and pastor, Mr. John Murphy, for this episode. John tells us about his family's long line of aviators, his mom trying to discourage him from joining the military, some sobering experiences in Afghanistan, his struggles to adjust after coming home, and how a bad training jump prematurely ended his career before it could really begin. His struggles didn't end after his time in uniform, though, as John recalls the many twists and turns that brought him back to Fayetteville; not once, but twice.

In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss superpowers and while some are really cool, others are really not.

Episode 0045 - Thanksgiving Special 2025

It's a pie-stravaganza in our second annual Thanksgiving Special! In this episode, we talk about the town that canceled the holiday, the woman responsible for everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dish, the best post-banquet libation - plus stabbing parade floats, Roger's pumpkin pie woes, Dan doubles down on cranberry sauce, and so much more! Happy Thanksgiving!

Two latest Quick hit episodes

Quick Hit 0020 - Help with VA Disability Claims w/ Lisa Kalkes

Mrs. Lisa Kalkes joins us for this Quick Hit to tell us about Veteran Benefits Guide, how they help veterans get the benefits they deserve and how they’re different from so-called “claim sharks”, and a little advice for veterans looking to file their first claim.

https://www.vbg.com/

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Quick Hit 0019 - No More Yelling at the TV w/ Mike Morgan

For this Quick Hit, we're talking with Mr. Mike Morgan, the founder of Flags of the Fallen and Thirteen Heroes, about what stirred his passion for veterans and first responders, why the spirits business is fueling his charitable works, and his outrageous belief that you can do great things for others and have fun doing it!

https://flagsofthefallen.org/

https://www.thirteenheroes.com/

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