The Scott Mann Podcast

Join Scott as he sits down with Steven Pressfield, the critically acclaimed author of Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, the War of Art and many others. Together they transparently discuss the power of art, turning from amateur to pro, and how to defeat resistance.Find out more about Steve at: https://stevenpressfield.comJoin Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See...

Join Scott as he sits down with retired US Army LTC Perry Blackburn, one of America's fabled Horse Soldiers made famous on the movie 12 Strong for deploying to Afghanistan in the weeks following 9/11. Today, Perry has gone back to his roots of theater acting and, together, they discuss the power of the arts.To find out more about LTC Blackburn's nonprofit supporting Afghan allies please visit: www.afgfree.orgTo learn more about LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret visit: www.tfpineapple.orgJoin Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest...

Join Scott Mann's School of Rooftop Leadership to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/rooftopleadership The school is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. See you on the Rooftop! In this episode, Scott goes solo on the importance of using the arts to tell the stories of your scars and struggles. Veteran or not, the arts are a powerful mechanism to repurpose our life's stories in the service of others. Check out the three books by Stephen Pressfield that Scott me...

Join the Scott Mann Leadership Academy to invest in yourself and your own story: https://www.skool.com/scott-mann-leadership-academy The academy is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. In this episode, Scott goes on the road in California, sitting down with his dear friend and musician John Ondrasik known for his stage name @fiveforfightingmusic and for his hit releases like Superman (Its Not Easy), 100 Years, and The Riddle. Together they dive into the power of storytelling and music and the importance of human connection in the face o...

Join Scott for an on-the-road episode in California, as he sits down with the powerful Fahim Fazli, Hollywood's first and most successful Afghan-born actor. Most recently Fahim appeared in Jim Gunn's Superman and has an impressive credit list that includes 12 Strong, Iron Man, Three Kings, GI Joe and MANY others. Fahim is a true warrior storyteller, choosing to serve in Afghanistan with the US military on three tours in the middle of his acting career. Together, they discuss Fahim's story as an Afghan refugee to the United States, service, and the power of the arts. The Scott M...

Join Scott for a special on-location episode at the Tally Ho Theater in historic downtown Leesburg VA in a series of episodes with the cast of LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret. To kick off the series, Scott is joined by Michael Broderick, former US Marine, the lead for the play and an accomplished TV actor with credits in NCIS, True Detective, Terminal List and many others. Together they discuss the healing power of the arts for not only veterans but anyone who has experienced trauma. Check out Michael on social media with handle @thatbroderick ...

Join Scott for another solo podcast filmed just before the passing of his father, Rex Mann, where he speaks from the heart on the division, churn, and in-group / out-group behavior permeating our society today. Scott mentions Ivan Tyrell's approach called "The Human Givens" which more info can be found at: https://www.humangivens.comCheck out what Ben and Jess Owen are doing on the streets of Memphis at www.wefightmonsters.orgThe Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a ret...

In this incredible episode, Scott travels to Nashville, TN to sit down with the legendary manager for the Charlie Daniels Band, David Corlew, who also cofounded The Journey Home Project and is the President of Blue Hat Records. This is a powerful conversation on redemption, service, and human connection. To find out more about David's work supporting veterans through The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, please visit: https://thejourneyhomeproject.org To learn more about Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret please visit: www.tfpineapple.org The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on hum...

In this very special episode, Scott travels to Nashville, TN to sit down with country music legend, US Army combat veteran Craig Morgan. Together they dive deep into Craig's background in the military, the transition to country music, living with loss and pain, and even the healing effect of nature. To find upcoming tour dates or more about Craig's new album "American Soundtrack" please visit: www.craigmorgan.com For more information on some of the gifts that Scott mentions at the beginning of the episode visit: - Former CIA Paramilitary Officer and Army Combat vet...

Scott goes solo on this episode to discuss how important purpose is to your life. This episode was filmed before the recent passing of Scott's father, mentor and hero, Rex Mann -- the "Woodsman" who spent 4 decades in the fire service as a renowned wildland firefighter. This episode is dedicated to the tracks Rex left in this world. In Rex's memory we ask for you to check out his Ted talk he did in his 70s: https://youtu.be/zwvlY8Hll3c?si=drGwylx3TBRCdZQEThe Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like o...

In this very special episode, Scott sits down with his dear friend Gary Sinise. While famous for his roles in movies like Forrest Gump as well as television series like CSI:NY, Gary is a renowned philanthropist that serves our nation's defenders and a dedicated and loving father. This is a powerful episode of moving through loss and serving others. Please visit Gary's late son Mac's YouTube channel which hosts an incredible series of music:  @macsinise7489  To find out more about Gary's work to support the military, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need...

To support veterans, first responders and their families to attend LAST OUT in Leesburg, Virginia on July 8th and 9th donate tickets here: https://tfpineapple.ddock.gives/?givingPageId=7a08fb97-18f5-4e9d-8cd4-8deabad1289b To purchase tickets to the Leesburg show, visit: tallyhotheater.com/ -------- Don’t miss this powerful episode of the Scott Mann Podcast, where Scott sits down with Gold Star mom and storytelling coach, Holly Higgins, who lost her son Danny in Afghanistan during combat operations in 2010. She and Scott discuss the power of storytelling and t...

Join the Scott Mann Leadership Academy for FREE: https://www.skool.com/scott-mann-leadership-academy The academy is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling.Join Scott as he sits down with visionary law enforcement leader Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco. In these times of global unrest the tension has the ability to spill onto our streets in the United States and it will be community leaders like Sheriff Nocco that will be on the ground defending our communities against potential threats. Tune in to this important message....

Join the Scott Mann Leadership Academy for FREE: https://www.skool.com/scott-mann-leadership-academy The academy is a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection and storytelling. In this episode, Scott sits down with “Doc Diego” Hernandez, a nationally recognized clinical psychologist specializing in trauma growth in special operators and high performers. They go deep on topics around post-traumatic stress, moral injury, and human emotion. Visit Doc Diego at his website: www.docdiego.com to find out more. Doc and Scott discussed the book by Victor Frankl entitled Man’s S...

Join Scott as he sits down with renowned military mental health researcher, PhD in neurophysiology, and veteran coach, Doc Kate Pate. In this episode they go deep on topics around brain health, moral injury, and how storytelling can rewire our brains. The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. To join Scott in a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done...

In this solo episode, Scott dives into the three biggest communications mistakes he sees over and over again, things that destroy rapport and reduce social capital. The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. To join Scott in a growing community of leaders focused on getting big stuff done using human connection join the Scott Mann Leadership Academy for FREE: https://www.skool.com...

Don’t miss this episode of the Scott Mann Podcast, where Scott sits down with Jerry Lujan, the CEO of Elevation 180, an elite performance coaching company drawn from Jerry’s decades of experience in the insurance industry and as a college baseball player. Please visit Jerry’s company www.elevation180.com to find out more!The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join...

On this episode of the Scott Mann podcast, Scott sits down with retired Green Beret Master Sergeant and founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon Scott Neil. They discuss the power, importance and necessity of human connection to get big stuff done. Check out Horse Soldier Bourbon at: www.horsesoldierbourbon.com The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where...

On this powerful episode of the Scott Mann podcast, Scott sits down with Healing the Hero founder, Dan Jarvis, a wounded combat veteran pioneering a new therapy to help heal veterans and first responders suffering from post traumatic stress injuries. To find out more about Dan’s work please visit: www.healingthehero.org The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Sc...

On this solo episode, Scott talks through an emotional pivot in mission focus since the fall of Afghanistan in 2021. How do we let go of important missions when it is time to move forward? How do we let go? The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on the podcast as well as his...