Make the Donuts
Make the Donuts
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Make the Donuts, hosted by bestselling author and commercial pilot Erik Sabiston, dives into the secrets of success through engaging interviews with experts from diverse career fields.
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The show focuses on the theme of personal success and career growth, with specific episodes exploring topics such as transitioning veterans into commercial aviation, like Mitch 'Taco' Bell's journey, and the insights from experts in different industries on how to achieve success in their respective fields.
Make the Donuts, hosted by bestselling author and commercial pilot Erik Sabiston, dives into the secrets of success through engaging interviews with experts from diverse career fields.
In the season finale of Make the Donuts, Eric Sabiston sits down with legendary Marine Corps Captain Dale Dye — the man who changed how Hollywood portrays war. From Platoon to Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers, Captain Dye brought gritty realism and authentic military leadership to the big screen.
In this powerful conversation, Captain Dye opens up about:
- His two tours in Vietnam and the experiences that shaped his mission in life
- How he convinced Oliver Stone to let him train the Platoon cast in the jungles of the Philippines
- Why real leadership comes from love, trust, and shared hardship
- His thoughts on modern veterans, America’s political divide, and the need to bring back national service
- Lessons from decades of mentoring actors and Marines alike
If you’ve ever admired the realism of war films or wondered how military authenticity makes its way to Hollywood, this episode is a masterclass in leadership, storytelling, and service.
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