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06/09/2026

🚨 KNOT LUCKY ARMY… I NEED A FAVOR. 🚨

The response to the Barely Famous episodes has been overwhelming. The messages, comments, and stories that came from those conversations have reminded me that people are hungry for real conversations about trauma, healing, purpose, faith, and overcoming adversity.

We may have an opportunity to join the KILLR Network, and if that happens, it could be a game changer for Knot Lucky.

Not because of fame.

Not because of money.

Because of reach.

Every new listener is another veteran who might hear that they're not alone.

Every new follower is another family member who learns there is hope.

Every new partnership is another opportunity to get veterans on the water, connect them with resources, and remind them that their story isn't over.

Right now, Knot Lucky is helping people one boat ride, one conversation, and one podcast episode at a time. Imagine what we could do if our message reached hundreds of thousands more people every month.

The more people we reach, the more veterans we can serve.

The more veterans we serve, the more lives we can impact.

If you've listened to the podcast, been on a trip, volunteered, donated, or simply followed our journey, please click the Instagram link in the comments and leave a comment telling Kail and the KILLR Network team why you think Knot Lucky would be a great fit for the network.

This is about creating the biggest possible platform to help veterans find purpose, connection, and hope.

Let's show them what this community is all about.

Instagram link in the comments.

One love 🪢🍀🇺🇸🦈

06/06/2026

🇺🇸 June 6, 1944 🇺🇸

Today we remember the heroes of D-Day and the thousands of Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe from N**i tyranny.

Among them were the Rangers.

The mission was simple on paper and nearly impossible in reality. The 2nd Ranger Battalion was tasked with scaling the 100-foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc under enemy fire to destroy German artillery positions that threatened the invasion force. They climbed ropes, ladders, and grappling hooks while being shot at from above. Many never made it off the beach. Those who reached the top found themselves outnumbered, isolated, and fighting one of the most brutal battles of the war.

Later, as the battle intensified and confusion spread across the battlefield, Brigadier General Norman Cota reportedly shouted to the Rangers, “If you’re Rangers, then lead the way!”

The Rangers did exactly that.

They pushed forward through machine gun fire, artillery, and overwhelming odds. From that moment on, “Rangers Lead The Way” became more than a phrase. It became a standard. A promise. A way of life.

As someone who wore the Ranger Scroll, I can tell you that every Ranger who has come since stands on the shoulders of those men. Their courage wasn’t normal. Their determination wasn’t normal. They were a different kind of warrior.

Many were barely old enough to shave. Yet they willingly charged into hell knowing there was a very real chance they would never come home.

Because of their sacrifice, millions lived free.

Today, take a moment to remember the men who climbed those cliffs, stormed those beaches, and changed the course of history.

They earned their place among the greatest generation.

Rangers Lead The Way.

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06/05/2026

PTSD, TBI, and the War That Follows You Home | The Knot Lucky Podcast
What happens when the war comes home with you?

For years, I thought I was just angry.

I thought I had a drinking problem.

I thought I lacked discipline.

I thought I was becoming a bad person.

What I didn’t understand was that I was dealing with PTSD, multiple traumatic brain injuries, and years of unresolved trauma.

In this episode, I break down the science behind PTSD and TBI in plain English and explain how these invisible injuries affect memory, emotions, relationships, decision-making, and everyday life.

As a former Army Ranger with multiple combat deployments, eleven documented concussions, PTSD, alcoholism, depression, and a su***de attempt in my past, this conversation is deeply personal.

We discuss:

How PTSD changes the brain

The role of the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex

Why fear often shows up as anger

The hidden effects of traumatic brain injury

Why PTSD and TBI are so often confused

Alcohol, addiction, and unhealthy coping mechanisms

Purpose, faith, and community

My experience with ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT

The story of Skiff, the dog who saved my life

Most importantly, we talk about hope.

Because no matter how dark things get, healing is possible.

If you’re a veteran, first responder, family member, or anyone struggling with trauma, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone.

If this episode helps you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear it.

One love 🪢🍀🇺🇸🎣🤙🏽

06/05/2026

🤫 Shhhhh…

Don’t worry, I wasn’t being quiet because I had nothing to say. Lydia Blackstone was reminding me that they were LIVE on air. 😂

Had a great time in the WJCL studio with Lydia, who continues to be a strong voice for our veteran community. We had the opportunity to talk about Knot Lucky, our mission, and our annual fundraiser coming up this Saturday.

If you’ve ever wanted to support veterans in a way that creates real impact, this is your chance.

📅 This Saturday
🕡 6:30 PM

We’ll have incredible food from Junie’s BBQ Pulled Pork & Southern Fixin’s, raffles, auctions, great people, and a lot of laughs.

Most importantly, every dollar raised helps us continue getting veterans and active duty service members on the water where healing, camaraderie, and purpose can begin.

Thank you to Lydia and the entire WJCL team for helping us spread the word and for always supporting those who served.

Now that we’re off the air… I can be loud again. 😎

One love 🪢🍀🇺🇸🦈🎣🤙🏽

06/04/2026

🔥 TWO DAYS AWAY! 🔥

Two days from now, we’ll be surrounded by an amazing group of people who believe in one simple mission: making sure our veterans know they are not alone.

What started as a dream to help a few veterans find peace on the water has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined. That’s because of this community.

This Saturday at 6:30 PM, we’re coming together for a night of great food, cold drinks, incredible auction items, raffles, laughter, and stories. Most importantly, we’re coming together to change lives.

Every ticket sold, every raffle ticket purchased, every auction item won helps us continue putting veterans on the water, connecting them with resources, and giving them a tribe when they need one most.

We’ve got some unbelievable items up for auction, including incredible fish artwork from Mirror Fish Printing, fishing trips, adventures, gear, and much more.

If you’ve been waiting to decide whether you’re coming, this is your sign.

Bring your friends.
Bring your family.
Bring your appetite.

Let’s make this the biggest and best Knot Lucky event yet.

We’ll see y’all Saturday night.

One love 🪢🍀🇺🇸🦈🎣🤙🏽

06/03/2026

This morning’s verse was Galatians 6:9.

“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

This verse really hits home for me.

I have grown weary before while helping people. I have wondered why I’m doing this. I have felt sorry for myself. I have questioned whether life would be easier if I just focused on me.

Then one night in prayer, I realized something.

They hung Jesus on a cross for simply spreading love and helping people.

Think about that.

When you get selfish…
When you get weary…
When you start thinking your life would be better if you stopped doing good…

Remember Him.

I strive to be like Jesus as much as I can. It’s something I know I will never fully succeed at because none of us can ever measure up to Him. But in my quest to become as much like our Father as possible, I give my selfishness, my pain, my frustration, and my doubt to Him.

And somehow, He carries the weight.

If you’re tired today, if you’re discouraged, if you’re wondering whether your efforts matter, keep going.

The harvest comes in due season.

Don’t give up.

One Love. 🇺🇸🪢🍀🙏🏾

06/03/2026

Yesterday I got a phone call from a veteran who is struggling.

Let this sink in for a moment.

Twelve combat deployments.

Twelve times this man kissed his family goodbye not knowing if he would ever make it home.

Twelve times he boarded an aircraft and headed into danger while most of us slept safely in our beds.

This man has had to take human life.

This man has watched friends die.

This man has carried burdens that most people will never be able to comprehend.

And yet, after all of that sacrifice, the help he needs is still incredibly difficult to find.

That is why Knot Lucky exists.

This is bigger than fishing.

This is about giving veterans a tribe when they feel alone.

It’s about purpose when life feels empty.

It’s about getting people off the couch, out of their heads, and surrounded by others who understand.

It’s about reminding our brothers and sisters that they are not forgotten.

Every dollar raised at our fundraiser helps us continue that mission.

📅 June 6, 2026
📍 Savannah Boat House
⏰ Doors Open at 6:30 PM

✅ Live Music
✅ Food
✅ Auctions & Raffles
✅ Incredible Prizes
✅ A Chance to Make a Real Difference in a Veteran’s Life

When you support Knot Lucky, you’re not funding a fishing trip.

You’re helping save lives.

We hope to see you there.

One Love.

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06/02/2026

🧠 PTSD ISN’T JUST A MEMORY PROBLEM 🧠

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and there are still a lot of misconceptions about what PTSD actually is.

Many people think PTSD is simply remembering bad things or having nightmares. The reality is that PTSD can physically affect how the brain functions.

The amygdala acts as the brain’s alarm system and controls our fight, flight, or freeze response. The prefrontal cortex helps us evaluate threats and tells the brain when danger has passed.

For many people with PTSD, the alarm system becomes overactive while the brakes don’t work as effectively. The result can be hypervigilance, anxiety, sleep problems, irritability, and a nervous system that feels stuck in survival mode.

Now add another factor that often gets overlooked:

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Many combat veterans have spent years around explosions, breaching charges, artillery, rockets, heavy weapons, and blast overpressure. For some, it’s not just PTSD they’re dealing with.

It’s PTSD combined with brain injury.

The symptoms often overlap, making recovery even more complicated.

Another thing many people don’t realize is that only a small percentage of deployed service members experience sustained direct combat. Those who have often carry experiences that most people will never fully understand.

The good news?

PTSD is not weakness.
PTSD is not a character flaw.
PTSD is not a life sentence.

People can heal.

I’ve seen it firsthand.

If you’re struggling, keep fighting. There are people who care, resources that can help, and a path forward even when you can’t see it yet.

One Love.

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