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WHAT'S UP HEROSTOCK NATION!
Welcome to the home page for HEROSTOCK Nation's weekly program, THE ROUNDTABLE: WHERE HEROES TALK where we feature the stories, experiences, talents and artistry of our Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, and Gold Star Families and supporters of the HEROSTOCK Mission. Hosted by Tom Lamog, the son of a US Marine Corps / Korean War Veteran, and US Army Veteran and award winning Singer/Songwriter, Matthew Jones, THE ROUNDTABLE: WHERE HEROES TALK strives to raise awareness, foster community, and provide information about services which benefit our community. Now streaming on Apple, Spotify, Amazon and other podcast streaming platforms. Airs every Monday evening at 7pm PT / 8pm MT / 9pm CT / 10pm ET on the Wreaths Across America Radio network.
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OUR LATEST EPISODES
Episode 22: Recorded November 6 2025
Tom and Matt sit down for a conversation with Robert Rask, a Utah-based master guitar luthier. Along with his personal stories of woodworking, music and his own life's journey, Robert talks about the intimate process of building instruments by hand using rare and exotic tone woods, and artifacts which bring deep meaning to the guitar owner he creates these for. Includes a behind the scenes look at his workshop, and some of the handcrafted instruments he's currently working on. www.raskguitars.com
Episode 21: Recorded October 30 2025
Friend of Herostock Nation and US Marine Corps Veteran, Derek Thompson shares his experience with the world's tallest Rope Swing just outside of Moab Utah and performs one of his new originals. Then, US Army Veteran, VFW District Commander and songwriter David Welch talks about his style of songwriting, musical influences, ascending the ranks to leadership and performs some of his original songs acoustic and unplugged. Episode 21 brings some smiles, laughs and maybe even some tears.
Episode 21-SST: Recorded October 23 2025
Back after a long hiatus, it's Song Sung True: A Veteran's View - Ep 21 featuring my interview with award winning AK songwriter and US Army Combat Veteran, Devon Stewart who speaks candidly about his life on the streets of Phoenix AZ, motivation to enlisting, military career, guitar and songwriting, flying drones for aerial photography, and his commitment to helping other veterans through music and the arts. Runtime - 1h55m
Episode 20: Recorded October 16 2025
Matthew Jones hosts Ep 20 of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk. Joining Matt are Karen Dunn - MSN, RN with Butler PA Health Care, and Creative Arts 2025 winners Thomas Walk - Poet, and Devon Stewart - Songwriter, both US Army Veterans for a casual conversation highlighting the VA Creative Arts Competition, a nationwide program that honors the artistic talents of veterans by featuring their original work in categories such as visual arts, creative writing, music, and more. Live poetry readings, musical performances and personal experiences that will move and inspire! Runtime: 60 minutes.