ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Zero Dark Thirsty is a veteran-led podcast and platform built for the military connected community who refuse to fade quietly into the background. We talk real transition. Real leadership. Real life after service. From E7–E9 senior enlisted navigating identity shifts, to veterans building second careers, military spouses holding it all together, and leaders calling out broken systems, this channel is where honest conversations happen without filters.
Expect: Unfiltered conversations with veterans, spouses, and industry leaders Career, leadership, and transition strategies that actually work Hard truths about toxic leadership, retaliation, and systems that fail people Humor, accountability, and community over buzzwords Segments built for every stage of the military journey If you believe rank ends but leadership does not, you are in the right place. Subscribe, pull up a chair, and stay thirsty for growth, truth, and better outcomes for our people.
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Average audio length:
38 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
11 episodes
since Dec. 31, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
In this episode, veteran Kate shares her transition journey from active duty to civilian life, highlighting the emotional, social, and professional challenges faced. She discusses the importance of community, finding purpose, and the role of supportive partners during transition.
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
🎙️ Field Graders Gone Wild | Zero Dark Thirsty
In this episode, Delaina sits down with George Markert, a Veteran navigating the transition from military service to civilian life and stepping into public leadership as a candidate for the United States Senate.
George shares what the transition real…
Military to Civilian Transition | SR2SR with Aaron Kelly | Zero Dark Thirsty
Transitioning from military service to civilian life is rarely a straight line, especially for senior leaders.
In this episode of SR2SR (Senior Rank to Senior Role) on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina is joined by hosts Tony a…
25 years. Two careers. One marriage. 💙⚓💍
Linda Mosquera opens up about life as a Navy Sailor, navigating a mil-to-mil marriage, and what it really takes to grow together through decades of service. From communication and sacrifice to transition, community, and resilience, this conversation is a pow…
Education should adapt to the military lifestyle, not the other way around.
In this episode of Ed-Hoc Report, a Zero Dark Thirsty education resource segment, host Delaina Morse sits down with Samantha Perrino from Western Governors University (WGU) to break down education options designed specific…
In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina Morse sits down with Chris Dove for an honest conversation about the realities Veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life.
Chris shares his personal journey navigating the job market after service, including the chall…
Military to Civilian Transition | Veteran Careers, Networking & Leadership After Service | SR2SR
Leaving the military isn’t just about finding a job. It’s about redefining identity, purpose, and leadership beyond the rank.
In this SR2SR (Senior Rank to Senior Role) episode of Zero Dark Thirsty…
🎙️ Ed-Hok Report | Zero Dark Thirsty
In this episode of the Ed-Hok Report on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina sits down with Kim Archer from Rapid Ascent to talk about real, accessible education pathways for Veterans and military families who are ready to pivot into cybersecurity.
Kim breaks down how R…
In this episode of Field Graders Gone Wild, Delaina and Colonel Paul Fidler discuss the challenges and successes of transitioning from military to civilian life. They explore networking strategies, the importance of utilizing resources outside the military, and the realities of the civilian job mar…
In this episode of Mafia Made on Zero Dark Thirsty, Delaina Morse sits down with Justin Henderson to talk candidly about the realities of transitioning from military to civilian life and why the E4 Mafia often carries more leadership weight than they are ever given credit for.
Justin breaks down t…
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