Category: RFTW Podcast

S2 E15 From Breecher to Quartermaster

The mission continues in this episode with Cliff “Breecher” Brumels who shares his experience from joining RFTW for the first time to jumping feet first into becoming a “roooot” Quartermaster

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 14 – Rain Boots/Tai Goes Midway

RFTW XXXVI Mission Completed.

It’s time to submit AAR’s. Share the good, bad and ugly so we can continue to improve Run For The Wall for years to come.

In this episode Boots and Hitch wrap up Season 2 with their experiences on Central and Midway Routes.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 13 – Aloha from the Islands

Nick “Rich Boy” Hentges joins Boots and Hitch from Hawaii to share 16 consecutive years of experiences with RFTW.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 12 – I Ride For Lori Ann w/ Mike “Bonehead” Kyzer

Mike “Bonehead” Kyzer joins Boots and Hitch to share his journey on all 4 RFTW Roooots (routes) and how he continues to serve those who served.

More info on the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. Friday Evening Parade

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 11 – Chaplain Brushstroke

Chaplain Boyce “Brushstroke” McKinney joins Boots and Hitch to share his experiences on the run for over a decade. He is currently serving as Midway Chaplain and NC State Coordinator.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 10 – New Riding Standard!

Boots and Hitch discuss The Benevolence Program, a new riding standard, and key fobs and codes.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 9 – Let’s Hear From A 2026 FNG w/ Alex Traxler.

This episode brings us our very first FNG, Alex Traxler, who will be joining us from Alaska. Our goal is to hear from Alex before the Run, then have him back on after the Run for an AAR.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 – What’s New On Midway w/ Ed “Wind Dog” Brundage.

Wind Dog joins us once again as the RC for Midway Route. In this episode he shares a little more about Midway traditions and changes for 2026. If you missed his first visit on the podcast and would like to learn more about him and his personal RFTW journey check out the Season 1 episode “Midway Captured My Soul.”

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 – Clutch Chronicles w/ Leo Rachmel.

The rider formerly known as Leo joins us on the podcast for a again, this time as Sandbox Route Coordinator. What’s changed?

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 – Central ROOOOT Coordinator Jim “Who” McDonough.

Is it ROOOOT or Route? Jim “Who” McDonough helps us settle it.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.