<p>Retired US Army Green Beret, author, and playwright Scott Mann shares the journey behind his new one-man play "11 Days," adapted from his book "Operation Pineapple Express," and opens up about the challenges veterans face after service, the importance of keeping promises, and the healing power of storytelling. </p><p>Discover how Scott channels his Special Forces experience into creative work, the lessons learned from loss and legacy, and why storytelling is vital for both veterans and civilians. Doug and Scott also discuss the realities of the Afghanistan withdrawal, moral injury, and the need for resilience in today’s world. </p><p>Timestamps: </p><p><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4">0:00</a> – Introduction &amp; Scott Mann’s background </p><p><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4&amp;t=300s">5:00</a> – The creative process &amp; one-man shows </p><p><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4&amp;t=900s">15:00</a> – Coping with chaos after service </p><p><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4&amp;t=1800s">30:00</a> – Loss, legacy, and honoring the fallen </p><p><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4&amp;t=2700s">45:00</a> – The making of "11 Days" </p><p><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4&amp;t=3600s">1:00:00</a> – Storytelling, moral injury, and public perception </p><p><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4&amp;t=4800s">1:20:00</a> – Leadership lessons from Special Forces</p><p> <a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCy7UyAM_4&amp;t=6000s">1:40:00</a> – Writing discipline &amp; creative advice 2:00:00 – Preparedness, security, and closing thoughts</p>