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Talkin' Crazy Podcast podcast

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Talkin' Crazy Podcast

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  Demetrius Thigpen  

Talkin’ Crazy is a raw and relatable podcast hosted by Demetrius “Meech Speaks” Thigpen — United States Marine, published author, and motivational speaker. Every Monday, Meech delivers no-nonsense conversations on military motivation, mindset, leadership, and resilience for life in and out of uniform. Drawing from his Marine Corps experience and personal journey, he shares honest perspectives without the fluff—empowering listeners to embrace growth, tackle adversity, and build discipline. Whether you’re striving for success, overcoming setbacks, or looking for authentic military leadership l

Talkin’ Crazy is a raw and relatable podcast hosted by Demetrius “Meech Speaks” Thigpen — United States Marine, published author, and motivational speaker. Every Monday, Meech delivers no-nonsense conversations on military motivation, mindset, leadership, and resilience for life in and out of uniform. Drawing from his Marine Corps experience and personal journey, he shares honest perspectives without the fluff—empowering listeners to embrace growth, tackle adversity, and build discipline. Whether you’re striving for success, overcoming setbacks, or looking for authentic military leadership l

 

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#250

December Unwrapped: Reflect, Reconcile, Realign

December isn’t just a holiday month — it’s your personal Unwrap. It’s reflection. It’s hea... more

04 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:11

04 Dec 2025

#249

Top 10 Things NOT To Do on Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🔥 In this Thanksgiving Day Special, Meech breaks down the Top 10 Th... more

27 Nov 2025

26 MINS

26:18

27 Nov 2025

#248

THANKSGIVING RULES 101 | The Unspoken Holiday Rules Everybody Needs to Hear

It’s Thanksgiving 101 — the annual Talkin’ Crazy tradition. Every year somebody ruins the ... more

24 Nov 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:57

24 Nov 2025

#247

Show Up on Empty: How to Keep Going When You Ain’t Got Nothing Left

In this raw and honest episode, Meech opens up about being in a slump — the kind where you... more

17 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:53

17 Nov 2025

#246

Be Gentle to Your Mental | Fatherhood, Growth, and Owning the Space You’re In

In this heartfelt episode of Talkin’ Crazy, Demetrius Thigpen (Meech Speaks) opens up abou... more

05 Nov 2025

18 MINS

18:12

05 Nov 2025

#245

Self-Care Ain’t Soft | Why Men Need Rest, Boundaries, and Real Maintenance

Men are burning out because we’ve been taught that self-care is soft. In this powerful epi... more

03 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:13

03 Nov 2025

#244

Too Strong For Your Own Good | The Truth About Strength, Pain, and Asking for Help

After tearing his MCL, meniscus, and fracturing his femur — and still walking on it — Meec... more

30 Oct 2025

17 MINS

17:28

30 Oct 2025

#243

16 Years of Lessons: Military Advice I Wish I Knew Sooner

After 16 years in the Marine Corps, Meech Speaks shares the lessons he wishes he knew as a... more

27 Oct 2025

18 MINS

18:01

27 Oct 2025

#242

Toxic Military Mindsets I Had to Unlearn

Meech gets brutally honest about five toxic mindsets he carried for years in the Marine Co... more

23 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:31

23 Oct 2025

#241

Stop Overcomplicating It

In this episode, Meech keeps it all the way real about how we tend to make life harder tha... more

20 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:24

20 Oct 2025

#240

The Mission Will Always Be There — Getting Closer to Myself

In this episode, Meech opens up about taking leave, returning to the MACE, and why he deci... more

16 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:32

16 Oct 2025

#239

You May Have Forgotten, But the Mats Haven’t

After a year and some change away, I went back home — to the MACE, the place that made me.... more

13 Oct 2025

28 MINS

28:32

13 Oct 2025

#238

16 Years, 6 Lessons: Never Make Yourself Small

After 16 years in the Marine Corps, I’ve seen the highs, the lows, and everything in betwe... more

30 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:44

30 Sep 2025

#237

Stop Expecting Loyalty from Fake Friends

This week on the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, I’m coming in hot — we are talking about expectati... more

25 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:38

25 Sep 2025

#236

Stop Giving People Power Over Your Career

This week, I step back and break down the hard lessons I’ve learned watching Marines, infl... more

22 Sep 2025

23 MINS

23:46

22 Sep 2025

#235

I’m Glad I Didn’t Kill Myself REMASTERED

This is one of the most personal and honest episodes I’ve ever done. I take a step back an... more

11 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:37

11 Sep 2025

#234

Why Top Performers Burn Out (Pride Over Peace)

For 15 years in the Marine Corps, I believed the best Marines were always the ones in the ... more

08 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:19

08 Sep 2025

#233

The Power of Being an Example (Fatherhood & Leadership)

Being a parent, a leader, or even just someone others look up to isn’t about what you say ... more

04 Sep 2025

23 MINS

23:59

04 Sep 2025

#232

Fatherhood Isn’t Easy—But You’re Not Alone (w/Myer Krah)

Being a dad is beautiful—and heavy. In this raw conversation, Meech Speaks sits down with ... more

01 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:42

01 Sep 2025

#231

They Won’t Support You — And That’s Okay

In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, Meech Speaks exposes the real reasons why pe... more

28 Aug 2025

21 MINS

21:35

28 Aug 2025

#230

They Hate You Because You Survived What Broke Them

Some will hate you because you naturally possess the qualities they only pretend to have. ... more

25 Aug 2025

21 MINS

21:11

25 Aug 2025

#229

The Hardest Duty in the Corps: What Nobody Understands About Recruiting

On this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, Meech sits down once again with Peezy for a ... more

21 Aug 2025

52 MINS

52:43

21 Aug 2025

#228

Quitting Ain’t Growth: Why Hard Work Still Matters

Quitting used to be something that was frowned upon. Now it’s celebrated. But here’s the t... more

18 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:06

18 Aug 2025

#227

Remember Who the F* You Are

If one bad day can make you forget who you are… you were never that person to begin with. ... more

14 Aug 2025

17 MINS

17:54

14 Aug 2025

#226

UNPOPULAR MILITARY OPINION: You’re Not Celebrating Your Wins Like You Should!

Too many of y’all are out here treating your wins like they’re accidents instead of proof ... more

11 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:16

11 Aug 2025

#225

I CAN FEEL IT IN THE AIR!

In this episode of the Talkin’ Crazy Podcast, I break down everything that’s been weighing... more

23 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:44

23 Jun 2025

#224

Find Your Peace (Remastered): The Real First Episode

Before this episode, I tried to record twice. Both times, I was trying to sound like what ... more

09 Jun 2025

12 MINS

12:42

09 Jun 2025

#223

Breaking the Victim Mindset: Own Your Shit or Stay Stuck

In this powerful episode, Demetrius Thigpen breaks down the victim mindset that’s keeping ... more

05 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:26

05 Jun 2025

#222

Unpopular Military Opinion: YOU’RE the Toxic Leader

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Demetrius Thigpen (aka Meech Speaks) breaks down what ... more

05 Jun 2025

38 MINS

38:18

05 Jun 2025

#221

The Truth About Military Transition - Nobody's coming to Save Your!

Meech sits down with Alex Lisot, former Air Force fighter pilot and CEO of Master the Mili... more

12 May 2025

49 MINS

49:03

12 May 2025