Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan
Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan
431 - J.R. Martinez (Wounded Vet, Actor, Dancer)
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J.R. Martinez is a burn survivor (over 40% of his body) and Army veteran who, after many surgeries and months of healing, went on to win Dancing with the Stars, become a New York Times best-selling author, star in the television series All My Children and become a keynote speaker at events all over the world. Dude's on quite a ride.

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Intro music: “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range; "Take a Ride" by The Vegabonds

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Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan
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