Mike Barker & Bo Sandoval - Intrepid Care / Texas A&M

In Episode 95 of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, hosts Ike and Chris welcome special guests Mike Barker, founder of Intrepid Care, and Bo Sandoval from Texas A&M Athletics. Join us for an inspiring conversation about supporting veterans through outdoor activities, sports, and community events. Learn about Intrepid Care's mission, upcoming fundraising events, and how you can get involved in making a difference in veterans' lives.

Find out more about Intrepid Care at https://intrepidcare.org/

Timeline of Key Points:

00:00:00 - Introduction and casual conversation about hunting experiences
00:05:00 - Mike Barker introduces himself and explains the origins of Intrepid Care
00:07:00 - Bo Sandoval introduces himself and his role at Texas A&M Athletics
00:08:00 - Discussion of various events and activities organized by Intrepid Care
00:15:00 - Explanation of Intrepid Care's mission and support for veterans
00:20:00 - Mike shares stories about hunting experiences with veterans
00:26:00 - Overview of different types of events organized by Intrepid Care
00:29:00 - Introduction of the upcoming USA sanctioned boxing event on October 19th
00:31:00 - Bo describes the venue for the boxing event (Hall of Champions at Kyle Field)
00:35:00 - Discussion of ticket prices and auction items for the fundraising event
00:39:00 - Detailed description of custom knives by Neil Kamimura for auction
00:43:00 - Mike talks about the growth of Intrepid Care and future fundraising ideas
00:48:00 - Conversation about archery and upcoming Total Archery Challenge
00:51:00 - Brief discussion about Garmin chronographs and their usefulness
00:52:00 - Information on how to find and support Intrepid Care
00:54:00 - Closing remarks and podcast information