In Episode 718 of SOFREP Radio, host Ian Scotto sits down with Ben Owen, the founder of We Fight Monsters, for a raw and riveting conversation about addiction, recovery, and taking the fight directly to the front lines of America’s most forgotten places.
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This episode, titled "Defending the Defenseless," is more than a podcast. It's a declaration of war against chaos—told by someone who’s lived on both sides of the line.
Ben, a father of eight (sometimes ten), former addict, and now humanitarian, shares his personal journey from homelessness and addiction to building one of the most hands-on, unflinching recovery nonprofits in the U.S. Alongside his wife Jess, Ben leads We Fight Monsters and Flanders Field, nonprofits that are reclaiming former trap houses in South Memphis and turning them into hope houses—safe, sober living spaces for trafficking survivors, addicts, and veterans.
“We’re not therapists. We’re people who’ve bled on the battlefield of addiction and lived to bring others home.”
In the interview, Ben opens up about:
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Being invited to CIA headquarters—despite being a former "crackhead"
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Building data intelligence firm BlackRifle Co
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His passion for tactical restoration and rescue—not with weapons, but with conviction and community
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Living in South Memphis while raising his family and rescuing others
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Why Jess Owen is just as fierce—she can drive, load, and fire a WWII tank destroyer
“We are the ones who navigate the night to bring back the lost.”
The episode is at once gritty, inspiring, and deeply practical for anyone who wants to understand how real recovery work is done. It's not filtered. It's not corporate. It's boots on the ground, dirty hands, and broken hearts being restored.
Ben’s message is simple: we are all monsters sometimes—but we can choose to fight for the light.
“We Fight Monsters isn’t just a brand—it’s a battlefield posture.”
Whether you're a veteran, a survivor, or just someone who refuses to look away from the hard parts of our country, this episode will leave you moved, motivated, and more informed.
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👉 SOFREP Radio Ep 718: Defending the Defenseless
Available on Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.