🇺🇸 12: Rise to Run Podcast with Victor De La Flor

🎙️ Rise to Run Podcast – Episode 12: “Crayon Jokes, Marine Corps Culture, and the Rise of Taiwo”
Guest: Victor De La Flor

In this wildly entertaining and unfiltered episode, host Alan—your favorite chaos-driven, probably-should-be-in-a-psych-ward veteran—welcomes Marine Corps veteran Victor De La Flor to the show. From the jump, it’s jokes, jabs, and genuine insight as the two vets unpack military culture, the mysterious origins of the infamous “crayon-eating Marine” stereotype, and the inside scoop on what it’s really like serving in today’s armed forces.

Victor brings sharp humor and real-life perspective to the mic, sharing how the crayon-eating joke went from obscure internet lore to edible merchandise—thanks to another Marine who turned the joke into a full-blown business. They also dig into the changing landscape of military ranks, how “Taiwo” became slang for Chief Warrant Officer, and the cultural quirks that make the Marine Corps one of a kind.

With stories from both their time in service and reflections on how things have shifted over the last decade, this episode delivers laughs, relatable moments, and a touch of old-school military wisdom. Whether you served, know someone who did, or just want a raw and ridiculous take on veteran life—you’re in for a damn good time.