# Ep 66: The Music That Follows the War Home with Mike Sandilla

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Podcast: [Beyond The Barrel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-barrel-podcast-7007491)
Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Beyond the Barrel, we sit down with Mike Sandilla—Nashville-based alternative rock artist and U.S. Army Green Beret veteran whose music is rooted in truth, resilience, and the experiences that never fully leave you. Influenced by the raw emotion of ‘90s grunge and alternative rock, Mike writes songs for people who’ve lived through life’s hardest moments. His music explores identity, loss, purpose, and the invisible battles many continue to fight long after the mission ends. We talk about his journey from the Special Forces community to the stage, how military service shaped his songwriting, the healing power of music, and why authenticity resonates more than perfection. This isn’t just a conversation about music—it’s about life after service, finding purpose, and giving a voice to the experiences that so many carry but few know how to express. No scripts. No agendas. Just authentic conversations with people who’ve lived it. Timestamps: 04:30 Troubled Youth 10:07 Military Loss 13:01 Combat Reality 17:24 Healing Journey 21:18 Green Beret 32:09 Career Sacrifice 35:56 Music Therapy 45:23 Music Industry 54:25 Life After Service If you like what you hear, like, subscribe and follow the Beyond the Barrel podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beyond_the_barrel_pod/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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