Warrior Dad Stories LIVE | TJ Baird on Service, Sacrifice, Fatherhood & Legacy
About this episode
In this special LIVE edition, Rich LaMonica and TJ Baird discuss the impact of military service on fatherhood and legacy through storytelling.
What happens when a book launch stops being about the book? It becomes a room full of stories. In this special LIVE edition of The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica travels virtually to Southwest Oklahoma Brewing Company as US Army Veteran TJ Baird launches Warrior Dad surrounded by family, fellow veterans, friends, readers, and the community that helped shape his journey. TJ served 32 years in the Army, including nine combat deployments, but this conversation goes far beyond military service. This episode explores the quieter battles: The birthdays missed. The phone calls made from overseas. The cost of service on families. The transition from warrior to father. And the legacy we leave behind when the uniform finally comes off. What unfolds is not a traditional interview. It becomes a gathering. Family members share memories. Brothers-in-arms reflect on service. The “Warrior Wife” joins the conversation. Veterans laugh, remember, and honor those no longer with us. And TJ shares why Warrior Dad Stories is becoming more than a book — a growing platform built around storytelling, resilience, and helping others share their journeys. Topics Covered: • Leadership after service • Fatherhood…
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