Tango Tango
Tango Tango
Podcast Description
The Tango Tango Podcast, or “Top Talks,” isn’t just another veteran-focused show—it’s a front-row seat to real, raw, and unfiltered conversations with those who’ve served and those who support them. Hosted by Lloyd Knight, retired Air Force First Sergeant, Co-Founder & President of VETLANTA, and Veteran Talent Acquisition Manager at UPS, this podcast delivers powerful stories and hard-earned lessons straight from the voices of veterans.
In the military, “Top” is the trusted First Sergeant—the leader who ensures the morale, welfare, and discipline of the unit. That same leadership, authenticity, and straight-shooting honesty shape every episode of Tango Tango.
Join us for conversations that get to the heart of what it means to serve, transition, and thrive beyond the uniform. Whether you’re a veteran, a supporter, or just someone who values grit, resilience, and real talk, Tango Tango is where you’ll find inspiration, hard truths, and powerful takeaways you won’t hear anywhere else.
Tune in. Be inspired. Walk away stronger.
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Content Themes
The podcast dives into topics such as veteran transitions, community building, and leadership, with episodes like 'Transitioning Veteran Voices to Tango Tango' detailing personal experiences from military service to civilian life, and personal stories of resilience and grit from various veterans.
The Tango Tango Podcast, or “Top Talks,” isn’t just another veteran-focused show—it’s a front-row seat to real, raw, and unfiltered conversations with those who’ve served and those who support them. Hosted by Lloyd Knight, retired Air Force First Sergeant, Co-Founder & President of VETLANTA, and Veteran Talent Acquisition Manager at UPS, this podcast delivers powerful stories and hard-earned lessons straight from the voices of veterans.
In the military, “Top” is the trusted First Sergeant—the leader who ensures the morale, welfare, and discipline of the unit. That same leadership, authenticity, and straight-shooting honesty shape every episode of Tango Tango.
Join us for conversations that get to the heart of what it means to serve, transition, and thrive beyond the uniform. Whether you’re a veteran, a supporter, or just someone who values grit, resilience, and real talk, Tango Tango is where you’ll find inspiration, hard truths, and powerful takeaways you won’t hear anywhere else.
Tune in. Be inspired. Walk away stronger.
In a year defined by service, storytelling, and the power of community, Tango Tango’s first season put authentic veteran voices front and center. From Special Operations legends to storytellers preserving history, the series explored what it actually takes to translate military experience into meaningful civilian impact.
In this special Season 1 Veteran’s Day wrap-up, Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton joins Tango Tango’s own Lloyd Knight to unpack the year: why active listening is a podcaster’s superpower, what organizations get wrong (and right) about veteran hiring, and how Season 2 will go bigger with 20 episodes and even more consequential stories.
Scott and Lloyd discuss the differences between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Armed Forces Day; three practical best practices for recruiting veteran talent; and highlights from standout episodes, from Pat McNamara’s raw, veteran-to-veteran conversation to Atomic Echoes, the PBS documentary that bridges U.S. servicemembers and survivors in Japan. They also preview Season 2 guests, live tapings, and crossovers with Supply Chain Now.
Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Scott and Lloyd open the Veterans Day special
(00:52) Reflecting on their long-running friendship and work
(02:48) Best and worst chow hall stories
(09:08) Veterans Day vs. Memorial Day vs. Armed Forces Day
(12:26) Lloyd’s best practices for hiring veterans
(22:24) Lessons learned from hosting season one
(22:34) Mentorship, production support, and better listening
(24:53) Season one highlights and standout guests
(25:07) Behind the scenes of the Pat McNamara episode
(27:58) Exploring the Atomic Echoes documentary and its themes
(36:48) Season two previews and upcoming guests
(39:58) Simple, actionable ways to honor veterans
Additional Links & Resources:
- Learn more about Tango Tango: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tango-tango
- Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
- Subscribe to the With That Said newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/with-that-said-6966779254495723520/
- Connect with Lloyd Knight: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydknight
- Learn more about Vetlanta: https://vetlanta.org
- Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
- Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
Tango Tango is proudly sponsored by Supply Chain Now. This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Lloyd Knight and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/veterans-day-special-salute-tango-tango-season-1-1tt14
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