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SOFcast

SOFcast

By: USSOCOM
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 SOFcast is the official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command. Listen to members of America's elite special operations forces discuss leadership, overcoming challenges, and current issues for the force. Hear from special operations personnel like Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, Army Rangers, Marine Raiders, Air Force Special Operators, pilots, medics, communicators, and more!


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Episodes
  • S6 E12 - GEN Fenton and CSM Shorter - We Owe It to the Force

    S6 E12 - GEN Fenton and CSM Shorter - We Owe It to the Force
    Sep 24 2025
    What does it take to lead the most elite warriors in the world? For GEN Bryan Fenton and CSM Shane Shorter, it starts with listening.
    In this rare and candid episode, the Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) sit down with SOFcast to reflect on the privilege and responsibility of leading at the highest level. They pull back the curtain on what it means to steward the force through strategic change, generational evolution, and the demands of global competition — while staying grounded in people-first leadership.
    They discuss everything from modernizing SOF capabilities to investing in families, transitioning service members, and building trust through accountability. Whether you're in the formation or supporting one, this conversation is a masterclass in servant leadership, legacy, and what it means to lead when the stakes are highest.
    🎧 In this episode:
    Why “transformation” isn’t just a buzzword — it’s an obligation
    How SOF leaders balance modernization with preserving culture
    Why caring for people and families isn’t extra — it’s essential
    What it means to “earn your seat” at every level
    And how to lead with humility, even from the top
    This isn’t just a leadership talk — it’s a call to action.
    🎧 Listen now on SOFcast.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S6 E11 – The Carr Family - When Aggressive Is the Only Option

    S6 E11 – The Carr Family - When Aggressive Is the Only Option
    Aug 27 2025
    What happens when a life of service is interrupted by a life-threatening diagnosis? In this powerful episode of SOFcast, hosts Matt Parrish sits down with Major David Carr and his wife Lauren to share their extraordinary journey—one that takes them from the frontlines of special operations to the frontlines of a deeply personal medical battle.
    After experiencing unexplained symptoms, David—a Green Beret—was diagnosed with a large brain tumor, requiring emergency surgery and resulting in a stroke that left him temporarily paralyzed. Lauren, a longtime government contractor and now caregiver, stepped into a new role—coordinating medical care, navigating military bureaucracy, and advocating for the support they needed to survive the crisis.
    Together, the Carrs reflect on:
    The early warning signs and shocking diagnosis that changed their lives overnight
    The role of the SOCOM Care Coalition in helping them navigate a complex recovery
    The value of community, advocacy, and leadership during moments of extreme vulnerability
    David’s path back to active duty, including regaining mobility, setting new physical goals, and returning to serve
    Lauren’s voice as a caregiver and advocate, helping others understand the unseen challenges that families face
    This is not just a story about survival—it’s about service, resilience, and what it really means to take care of our people.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S6 E10 - Xavier Scruggs - Control What You Can Control

    S6 E10 - Xavier Scruggs - Control What You Can Control
    Jul 2 2025
    What do the locker room and the team room have in common? A lot more than you’d think.

    In this episode, SOFcast host Matt Parrish sits down with Xavier Scruggs — former Major League Baseball player, ESPN and MLB Network analyst, and all-around grinder — to unpack the parallels between elite athletics and elite military service.

    From the grind of the minor leagues to stepping into a second career in broadcasting, Xavier’s journey is all about resilience, faith, and refusing to quit when the dream feels out of reach. He opens up about the mental battles in a sport where you fail seven out of ten times, how living and playing overseas taught him humility and perspective, and why helping others through struggle is the secret to staying focused on your own goals.

    This one’s packed with lessons on leadership, family, and showing up for your team — whether you’re swinging a bat or clearing a house.

    🎧 Tune in to hear:
    What six years in the minors taught him about mindset
    How his faith shaped his career and transitions
    Why giving back to others keeps you sharp
    And why joy — yes, joy — is a powerful secret weapon
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    54 mins
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