Ep. 22 • RJ Casey - Green Beret to Air Force PJ to Bourbon & Hollywood

Aug 15, 2025

03:44:03

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Some careers are impressive, RJ Casey's is on another level. From the front lines of special operations to the film sets of Hollywood, he's lived a life few could even imagine. In this episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast, RJ takes us inside his journey as a U.S. Army Green Beret, Air Force Pararescueman (PJ), OGA Operator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of veteran-led brands Brigands Co and Four Branches Bourbon.

You'll hear raw, behind-the-scenes stories from the Green Beret and PJ training pipelines, legendary deployments, and high-stakes OGA work. RJ shares the origins of the PJs' iconic green feet logo, wild moments from global operations, and what it takes to transition from the military into business, film, and television - including working on hit projects like Jack Ryan.

As you'd expect from the Liberty Risk crew, this conversation is loaded with authenticity, humor, and the kind of insight you only get from a life lived at the edge. Pour yourself a glass, settle in, and join us for an epic conversation.

Highlights:

• Growing up as a military brat and finding his way into special operations.

• Contrasts & similarities between the Green Beret and PJ training pipelines.

• The origins the Air Force Pararescue Operators and their iconic green feet logo.

• Pushing through injuries to accomlish the goal.

• High-risk deployment stories and OGA contracting.

• Building a veteran-owned bourbon brand with a mission to give back

• Hollywood experiences on major productions like Jack Ryan

Find out more about Four Branches Bourbon at fourbranches.com and follow RJ's adventures in service, business, and beyond.

✖️ Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rjcasey1/

✖️ 4 Branches Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourbranchesbourbon/

✖️ Brigands Co Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brigands_co/