🎙 Episode 50 – Why Drill & Ceremony Still Matter | Featuring TSgt “DrillMaster”

In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, Michael Gamonal sits down with retired Air Force Technical Sergeant “DrillMaster” to talk about one of the most overlooked foundations of military training: drill and ceremonies. While many people see marching as symbolic or outdated, TSgt explains how drill actually builds the core traits every service member…

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Episode #49: What Recruiters Wish You Knew About the ASVAB

Guest: Nick Pogam Guest Project: Path to Serve Topic: ASVAB realities, ethical recruiting, and career paths beyond the first contract Episode Overview In this episode, Mickey sits down with Nick Pogam, Army veteran, former recruiter, and founder of Path to Serve, joining the conversation from Belgium. Nick shares his journey from an uncertain civilian teenager to infantry soldier, recruiter in…

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Episode 48: Denied the Nuke Program: A Navy Veteran’s ASVAB Reality

🎙️ ASVAB Domination Podcast — Episode Show Notes Guest: Cindy Palmer Podcast: ASVAB Domination Podcast Topic: ASVAB lessons, Navy service, and building a veteran-focused entrepreneurship platform Episode Overview In this episode, Mickey sits down with Cindy Palmer, Navy veteran and host of the Veterans of Business (VOB) podcast. Cindy shares her personal ASVAB journey, her unexpected path in the…

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Episode 47: How to Dominate the ASVAB in 2026

In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, Michael Gamonal breaks down exactly what it will take to crush the ASVAB in 2026—no fluff, no outdated advice. You’ll learn: What actually matters on the ASVAB (and what doesn’t) The biggest mistakes students make when studying How to raise your AFQT and unlock better jobs, bonuses,…

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Episode #46: Your Last ASVAB Score Counts — David Soberal’s ASVAB Plot Twist

In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, Mickey sits down with former Marine Corporal David Soberal (USMC 2000–2005) to talk about what happens when your life plan completely falls apart—starting with an ASVAB score that cost him his reenlistment. David shares how volunteering in school unexpectedly sent him to Japan, how 9/11 changed his…

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Episode #45: From MP to Commander: ROTC, Deployment, and Owning Your Career Path

In this episode, Mickey sits down with CPT Taylor Scroggins—company commander (Bravo 1108) and member of the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW). They talk ASVAB origin stories, choosing an MOS with intention, what ROTC and Advanced Camp really look like, and how being proactive (instead of reactive) can change everything—from range safety to career progression…

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#41 – From Intel Officer to Cyber CEO with Cyberkraft training

🎙️ ASVAB Domination Podcast – Episode: From Intel Officer to Cyber CEO Guest: Dennis Kraft, Founder of Cyberkraft TrainingHost: Michael Gamonal (@michaelg@cyberkrafttraining.com) 🎧 Episode Summary: In this special Memorial Day edition of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Michael Gamonal sits down with Dennis Kraft, U.S. Army veteran and founder of Cyberkraft Training—a leading provider of…

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#40 – Peace Corps to Platoon Leader: Emotional Intelligence in Service with 1LT Sean Lundy

In this inspiring episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, Mickey sits down with 1LT Sean Lundy of the Minnesota National Guard. Both returned Peace Corps Volunteers, Mickey and Sean dive deep into their eerily parallel journeys—from global service to leading soldiers. They talk about studying for the ASVAB as older, more life-experienced recruits, navigating the…

#39 – Achieving ASVAB Success with Lieutenant Rex Serrao | The Power of Extreme Ownership

Welcome to the Asvab Domination Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Mickey Gamonal dives into the story of Lieutenant Rex Serrao, a driven officer with a deliberate path into the military. Discover how Lieutenant Serrao balanced a successful tech career in the Bay Area while serving in the National Guard, and how his journey to…

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#38 – LLIBRA.io: Revolutionizing ASVAB Prep with Sam England

In this episode of the ASVAB Domination Podcast, host Mickey Gamonal sits down with Sam England, the founder of Llibra.io, to explore powerful strategies for excelling on the ASVAB. England, who scored a 70 on his high school ASVAB before becoming an infantry officer, shares his journey of overcoming standardized test challenges and helping others…

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