Schedule

Upcoming Events

Pitbull 214 podcast recordings, Ohio veteran resource fairs, job fairs, and community gatherings — everything coming up, in one place.

Pitbull 214 — A Podcast for Vets
Podcast Schedule

On Deck With Rick

FULL LINEUP
  • OCT16EP. 017

    James & Leslie Groves

    Gold Star Mothers

    The Groves share their real-world despair and sadness after losing their son in war. Hear their story and how they use this anguish to help others suffering with similar situations.

  • OCT30EP. 018

    Jennifer DeFrancesco

    Today's VA Hospital

    Director "D" shares insight on the Dayton VA. Hear about their success rate, priorities, capabilities, challenges and new endeavors from someone whose #1 priority is caring for our vets.

  • NOV13EP. 019

    Charlynda Scales

    Successful Warriors Lessons

    A mother, USAF Officer, public speaker, published author, and entrepreneur; see how Lt Col Scales balances it all and lessons she's learned

  • NOV27EP. 020

    Steve Wolaver

    Veterans Treatment Court

    Judge Steve Wolaver talks about a special court — the Veterans Treatment Court. Steve discusses how he got it started in Greene County Ohio, and what it offers vets who have gone crossways with the law.

  • DEC11EP. 021

    Bob Waldrep

    Warriors Hope

    A church-based program dedicated to strengthening veterans’ mental health by equipping chaplains to better recognize and address PTSD, encouraging veterans and their families to seek help, and building connections among veterans through faith, support, and shared experience.

  • DEC25EP. 022

    Tim Spadlin

    Equine Therapy

    Veteran and first responder Tim Spradlin struggled with a number of issues, including a temper and alcohol. He was not the person he wanted to be. He stumbled upon equine therapy, which not only changed his life, but helped him on a path of helping other veterans and fist responders with the "His Finally Home".

Veteran Events

Ohio Resource Fairs & Community Events

Job Fair

Ohio Veterans Job Fair

Annual statewide job fair with veteran-friendly employers, resume workshops, and on-the-spot interviews.

Date

TBD — Summer 2026

Location

Columbus Convention Center

Stand Down

Dayton VA Stand Down

Annual event providing homeless and at-risk veterans with one-stop access to services including healthcare, housing, employment, legal aid, and food.

Date

TBD — Fall 2026

Location

Dayton, OH

ALL OHIO EVENTS