US military veteran and podcast host Donald Dunn talks about the importance of music in the military, while serving and afterwords dealing with PTSD. Luke improvises a soundtrack to the complexities of returning to family life. They explore how improvised music can be beneficial in the recovery process after serving in the military. Donald also tells a ridiculous story involving a popular video game.

Donal's show, Veteran Voice radio: veteranvoiceradio.com

VVR instagram: @veteranvoiceradio

Producer, podcaster and former spy Pete A Turner tells a story about a potentially deadly checkpoint crossing in Iraq.

He talks about his love for music, the pipe organ, and the intersection of spying and podcasting skills. They discuss his podcast, with over 2000 episodes where he's interviewed many acclaimed musicians and diverse guests.

Pete's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/peteaturner

https://www.breakitdownshow.com/

Follow impropod on instagram: @impropodpodcast

Author and host, Rod Berger, has hosted over 4000 interviews including the late Pope, NBA great Magic Johnson and the Crown Princess of Sweden. He's documented stories on behalf of WaterAid in refugee camps across Africa.

They discuss the power of storytelling, Rod recounts an interview with Khabib Nurmagomedov who is the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion and his longing for a simple life selling vegetables.

Rod also reflects on his emotional connection to sports, particularly his childhood heartbreak over the Detroit Pistons' loss in the 1988 NBA Finals.

Rod's book: The Narrative Edge: Authentic Storytelling that Meets the Moment

Rod's website: https://www.drrodberger.com/

Rod's instagram: @drrodberger