Dean Somes is an alpine mountaineer and adventurer. He has climbed mountains all over the world. Dean is also an algorithmic quantitative trader and hedge fund investor for Three Bell Capital. He is an actor with numerous IMDB credits and a Star Trek, Star Wars and Stargate fan! Dean frequently supports charities, and is a sponsor of the Ukraine Independence Fund.

The Ukraine Independence Fund is a 501c3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide medical supplies, protective equipment, and logistical support to American combat Veterans who are working in the most hostile locations throughout Ukraine. We need your help to further the cause of seeing an independent and thriving Ukraine.

https://ifundukraine.org

Memorable quotes from this episode:

"Those are the moments that you die with."

"This is how I know I'm alive."

"It's true that behind every great man is a more great woman!"

"A bad woman will remind you of your past; a good woman will remind you of your future."

Clarification:

Dean mentioned The Meditations being authored by Augustus. While commonly referred to as Marcus Aurelius, his full name was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus.

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Adam Thiemann is a former Army Ranger and special operations soldier in the Ukraine International Legion. Adam recounts his experience of preparing for war in Ukraine before the invasion of Russia, meeting the love of his life, and losing his best friend. He works in the US as a technology professional and is also writing his memoirs about his time in Ukraine. Adam and his wife volunteer for various organizations that support the cause of seeing a free and independent Ukraine.

The Ukraine Independence Fund is a 501c3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide medical supplies, protective equipment, and logistical support to volunteers who are working in the most hostile locations throughout Ukraine.

https://ifundukraine.org

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Ryan McBeth is a software architect, OSINT expert, and retired Army infantry Veteran. He creates well-researched videos on YouTube with ranging topics about military equipment, cybersecurity, and in the past year, Ukraine. Ryan is a public speaker for the US military as well as the private sector. He enjoys competing in triathlons and attending live sporting events.

Ryan McBeth - More content on Ukraine and military content in general

https://www.youtube.com/@RyanMcBethProgramming

The Ukraine Independence Fund is a 501c3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide medical supplies, protective equipment, and logistical support to volunteers who are working in the most hostile locations throughout Ukraine.

https://ifundukraine.org

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P-Dub is a Marine Corps and Ukraine International Legion combat Veteran.

I share events that took place in the earliest days of the war in Ukraine, why I became a volunteer, and how the Ukrainian people have impressed me with their courage and resilience.

Note to moderators:

This content is a reporting of what happened to me and is in NO way meant to shock or disgust viewers. The still image of me with blood on my head in this episode is NOT meant to shock or disgust viewers; it is meant to report what happened to me in an educational way, so people are aware of the need for safety equipment. Since that portion of the episode provides education on the need for safety equipment, your policy on violent or graphic content is not violated. The P-Dub Podcast does not want viewers to do anything harmful to others. Please contact us with any concerns or questions.

The Ukraine Independence Fund is a 501c3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide medical supplies, protective equipment, and logistical support to volunteers who are working in the most hostile locations throughout Ukraine.

https://ifundukraine.org

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Daniel Swift - The Fall of a Man
https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Man-Ryder-Thompson/dp/B08H6RTZVK

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Ky Perry is an adventurer, technology expert, and video game enthusiast. He enjoys traveling the world to find exotic landscapes for rock climbing and cultural immersion. Ky writes SQL software code to help organizations develop data reporting for improved analytics and servicing of customers.
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Maryse Laflamme is a writer of fiction and non-fiction, and a wellness coach. She is the author of "Who the F*ck Says We Have Tomorrow?" A cancer survivor herself, Maryse created a methodology for applying Western medicine, quantum meditation, and ancient nutrition to her life to see the best results. Maryse coaches clients with cancer or other traumatic health issues.

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