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

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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 While many people see marching as symbolic or outdated, TSgt explains how drill actually builds the core traits every service member…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

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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

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🎙️ 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

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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ASVAB Domination Podcast, Michael Gamonal breaks down exactly what it will take to crush the ASVAB in 2026—no fluff, no outdated advice.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

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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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Why JROTC Cadets Struggle With the ASVAB — And What Instructors Can Do About It

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JROTC cadets are motivated. They show up, they train, they follow guidance, and they want to succeed. Yet many still walk into the ASVAB underprepared. The issue isn’t effort — it’s the combination of academic gaps, inconsistent math foundations, and unmanaged test anxiety that accumulate long before test day. 1. Academic Gaps Build Up Over…

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

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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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Episode #44: ASVAB Study Plans, Timing Tricks, and Real-World Confidence — with Master Tutor Kristen Titus

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High-school teacher and master tutor Kristen Titus joins Mickey to break down how to study smart for the ASVAB (and why a clear plan beats raw talent). We cover practical timing strategies for every AFQT section, how structure and mentorship change trajectories, and Kristen’s proven approach that’s lifted students to scholarship-winning SAT scores. She also…

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Episode #43: 🎙️ ASVAB Domination Podcast – Episode: Peace Corps, Purpose & Playing Offense

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Guest: Sean Lundy – Army Officer, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), and mentorHost: Mickey Gamonal (@GamonalTutors) 🎧 Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking Part 2 with Sean Lundy, we explore the powerful overlap between service in the Peace Corps and the U.S. military. Sean reflects on returning home after Peace Corps, navigating reverse culture shock, building…

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Episode #42: The Power of Plan A: Why the Guard Changes Lives with SSG Cuevas

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🎧 Episode Summary:In Episode 42, host Mickey Gamonal welcomes Staff Sergeant Jon Cuevas, a Las Vegas-based Army National Guard recruiter with over 14 years of service and a background in nursing, active duty, and combat medicine. SSG Cuevas shares his journey from immigrant to homeowner and mentor, revealing how the National Guard became his Plan…

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