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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 27: Recorded December 17 2025
Greg M. Atkin is the inventor of the Strum-n-Comfort Crossover thumb pick system created for guitarists. Comes in Three models: Shark Tooth Traditional, Super Hybrid and Kodiak and promotes increased speed, accuracy and confidence when playing while producing less muscle fatigue. Followed by US Army Veteran Chris Parks, owner of Smokin' Red White and Blue featuring a variety of products that puts the taste of smoked food at your fingertips in a matter of seconds! Seasonings include Smoked Salt, and SSPG Smoked Salt Pepper Garlic. New products include Ghast Up Ghost, Jumpin' Jalapeno, and a mix of both in the same bottle. With special guest appearance by Anthony Lujan, Herostock Secretary. Hosted by Tom Lamog and Matthew Jones.
Episode 26: Recorded December 10 2025
Introducing Tim Meegan Jr., who talks candidly about his service in Ramadi Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and how the memories of that time went on to become the foundation for thought, feelings and emotion in creating his first album, "Cook County Country". The words and music helped him better communicate his wartime experiences to family and friends who were unaware of what Tim had seen and done there. Tim talks about the dream of continuing to write music, forming a band, recording in a major studio in Memphis, and touring all of which became reality. Tonight's episode includes heartfelt live performances of Tim's originals, including a new song, "Completely" which opens the show. Hosted by Tom Lamog and Matthew Jones. Runtime 60 minutes.
Episode 25: Recorded December 6 2025
On this episode of The Roundtable: Where Heroes Talk, it's our first show dedicated to gift buying, aka Herostocking Stuffers! Kevin Gouran of Doc Goodbeard gives us an introduction to his Beard Care products, including balms, shampoos, oils and accessories. Co-host Matthew Jones gives a lively demonstration on using each of the products, then shares his overall experience as Kevin describes product ingredients, application, customer favorites, and how to purchase. Whether you're new to beard care, or someone who is a seasoned groomer, Doc Goodbeard has something for everyone!
Episode 24: Recorded December 3 2025
Texas Singer/Songwriter Jack Blaise is a veteran of the US Army and Marine Corps who went on to become a firefighter and paramedic with the Houston Fire Department for 10 years before a painful and debilitating physical condition that laid him flat on his back for 7 years. Jack goes on to share how he finally sought relief quite by coincidence, along with his personal stories about his service to our country, his thoughts about a variety of experiences, both high and low in the work he performed as an EMT and the changes in his perspective about it. Includes live acoustic performances of his original songs, and one of his favorite covers. Hosted by Tom Lamog and Matthew Jones.
Episode 23: Recorded November 13 2025
Featuring Thomas Walk, a US Army Veteran whose accomplishments include a Telly Award, six national awards for poetry and spoken word, seven published poetry collections and an Emmy nomination. Tommy's art seeks to open the conversation about the reality of mental health. Blending emotion and experience into creativity, the overall goal is an empathic connection to help others see they are not alone. Host Matthew Jones sits down for a conversation with Tommy, who shares his deeply personal stories along with a number of his powerful writings.
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.