Marco was a little nervous going into this one. When the guest is a Lt. Colonel, combat veteran, and published author, it suddenly feels like you’re sitting at the big-boy table. In Part 2 with Lt. Colonel Clay Novak, the conversation picks up where the first episode left off—diving into leadership under pressure, decision-making when the stakes are real, and the lessons that only show up when responsibility lands on your shoulders. Clay talks about the ideas behind his newest book, what separates preparation from bravado, and why pressure doesn’t build character—it reveals it. Marco may have walked in wondering if he belonged in the room. By the end, it was clear he did. Pull up a chair. The big-boy table has room.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-war-locker-show--6767179/support</a>.<br /><br />Join us for War Locker LIVE — formerly Locker Room Live! Stream (almost) every Thursday at 7:30 PM PST on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@warstoriespodcast7403" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>, where we dive deep into current events, culture, and the real conversations shaping modern society. <br /><br />Remember: If we release a War Locker Interview, we will be LIVE the same day! Support War Locker and War Locker LIVE by leaving a review and sharing the show! Visit <a href="https://www.warstoriesofficial.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.warstoriesofficial.com</a> to listen to past episodes, grab exclusive merchandise, become a patron, and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/war_stories_official/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WarStoriesOfficialPodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a> for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and community discussions.