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Whitney LeMond, Lisa Friedrich, and Carina Magyar get together, get tipsy, and tell each other the craziest stories they can find. Artwork by Grace Svoboda. Theme music by Arielle LaGuette.
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WPAOG Podcast

West Point Association of Graduates

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The WPAOG Podcast is a strategic initiative focused on tailored audible communications to further inform Graduates on current AOG projects, events, and USMA updates. This customized content is mainly for USMA Alumni and the West Point Community solely produced and distributed by the West Point Association of Graduates.
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Volume 1 - The first 999 episodes featuring the best new music by Female Indie Artists and Female-Fronted Bands in all genres hand-picked by Bree Noble. Women of Substance Radio has provided a platform for female Indie talent since 2007 and was transitioned into a Podcast in 2014. Each show features 10 - 15 songs and Host Beth Matthew provides interesting tidbits about the artists.
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Pirates Fan Club Podcast is an audio and video series about the most infamous pirates of the Golden Age hosted by Bryan Cantrell. Bryan is writing a novel about an untold story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Tune in to learn new and speculative information about these dreaded characters of the early 1700s. To stay up to date on the series as well as the new book sign up for the newsletter at www.bryancantrell.com Subscribe to this YouTube channel so you don’t miss an episode. Bryan Cantrel ...
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Led Klosky, Professor of Civil Engineering at West Point and the Dean’s Executive Agent for Design and Construction! Dr. Klosky takes us through his journey to West Point, discussing his commitment to equipping today’s Cadets with the necessary skills and leadership for their future roles through learning and in…
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It's a crossover episode from our new podcast, Pop Soup, your piping hot serving of pop culture trivia! Subscribe and save y'all: Apple, Spotify, and everywhere else 🎧 Hayly gives us the royal(s) and we guess the scandal that could have been their downfall. Lisa quizzes us on what crimes various celebs have been arrested for abroad. Whitney - guess…
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In this episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Kathleen Hildreth, the 2024 West Point Distinguished Graduate Award recipient. Kathleen shares her awe-inspiring journey from a cadet at West Point to founding M1 Support Services, a company that stands at the forefront of supporting the Department of Defense. Her story is one of unwavering dedica…
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On this episode, join Sam Kazmer, Class of 2011, and Devin T. Adams, Class of 2013, as they reflect on their West Point legacies and how these experiences carved out their leadership roles. Sam Kazmer is a metro Atlanta native and West Point Class of '11. At West Point, Sam studied Economics and competed on the Nordic Ski Team. Upon graduation in 2…
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The Pirate Fan Club takes a look at the history of pirates and the interviews with experts and members of the sub-culture of pirates in the real world. Join Bryan, the writer of Pirates of the Wild West as he embarks on a journey into the past and present of the world of piracy. Season 2, Episode 3 brings Mary Beth Koolhaas to the deck of Pirate Fa…
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This episode spotlights an engaging conversation with Michelle Tumolo, the Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse at West Point. Join us as Tumolo shares insights into her coaching journey, delving into her passion for lacrosse, the transition from player to coach, and the immense pride she takes in leading the team at Army West Point. We explore the evolu…
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The Pirate Fan Club takes a look at the history of pirates and the interviews with experts and members of the sub-culture of pirates in the real world. Join Bryan, the writer of Pirates of the Wild West as he embarks on a journey into the past and present of the world of piracy. Season 2, Episode 2 brings Ron Vega, AKA Captain Sebastian aboard the …
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The Pirate Fan Club takes a look at the history of pirates and the interviews with experts and members of the sub-culture of pirates in the real world. Join Bryan, the writer of Pirates of the Wild West as he embarks on a journey into the past and present of the world of piracy. Season 2, Episode one brings Janet Turchin La Asesina (The Assassin) a…
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This episode is brought to you by Pop Soup, our brand-new pop culture trivia podcast, so go listen to it right now! Lisa recounts one of Texas' almost forgotten tragedies, the New London School Explosion of 1937. Whitney hops back to the Gilded Age to visit the weird Wendel family - one of NYC's original rich families that decided to fully commit t…
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This episode features an interview with 1LT Evan Walker ‘21 and 1LT Tyrese Bender ‘21, recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship, a graduate scholarship program. 1LT Walker served as the Cadet Second Regimental Commander, Captain of the Army Boxing team, and co-President of the Elevation Initiative. In the first year of her Rhodes Scholarship, she compl…
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This episode features an interview with Janet Petro ‘81, Director at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center. Janet began her professional career as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army after graduating in 1981 from West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. She was in the second class of West Point graduates to include women. Prio…
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This episode features an interview with Sue Irons Beachler, West Point class of 1989, and Veterans Service Officer. Sue received her commission as a Signal Corps officer from West Point in 1989. She is a Desert Shield and Desert Storm veteran and has earned the Bronze Star Medal and Senior Parachutist Badge. Upon completion of company command in Ge…
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This episode features an interview with LTC McKinley Wood, West Point class of 2001, and recipient of the 2023 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms. LTC Wood most recently served as the Battalion Commander of the 3rd Battalion, 304th Regiment, with the responsibility of providing weapons, tactical employment of crew-served weapons, and phy…
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Pirates of the Wild West a series about the infamous pirates of the Golden Age hosted by Bryan Cantrell. Bryan is the author of the book Pirates of the Wild West a time travel sea adventure with a western twist. In this episode is about the life and times of Calico Jack Rackham, one of the most colorful pirates of the Golden Age. Amazon link to buy…
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This episode features an interview with GEN (R) Austin Scott Miller ‘83. GEN (R) Miller recently retired after nearly 40 years in the United States Army. He supported, led, and shaped the most challenging national security issues at the highest levels of the United States government. Most recently, commanding all U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan…
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This episode features an interview with COL (R) Mark Bieger ’91, President & CEO of the West Point Association of Graduates. Mark graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and commissioned as an Infantry officer. For more than 28 years in the U.S. Army, he held leadership positions at the plat…
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This episode features a conversation between LTG Steve Gilland ‘90 & BG Shane Reeves ‘96. LTG Gilland currently serves as the 61st Superintendent of the United States Military Academy. A career Infantry officer, he has served in a variety of tactical assignments in Air Assault, Armor, Mechanized Infantry, Ranger and Special Operations units. He mos…
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This episode features an interview with Degas Wright, CEO at Decatur Capital Management, and West Point class of 1985. Degas served as Corporate Treasurer for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), managing its reserve funds. He studied econometrics and received a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Texas at El …
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This episode features an interview with Jeff Monken, Head Coach of Army West Point Football. Coach Monken has an accomplished background in football, both as a coach and a player. Before joining Army West Point football, he was the head coach of the Georgia Southern Eagles football team, and prior to that served under Paul Johnson as a running back…
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This episode is brought to you by red currants. Whitney dances to the strange Italian beats and gibberish lyrics of Adriano Celentano's "Prisencolinensinainciusol." Lisa revisits the Trinity Test Site in Los Alamos and uncovers the atrocious conditions the native population endured before, during, and after the Manhattan Project. Hayly joins Austra…
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Pirates of the Wild West a series about the infamous pirates of the Golden Age hosted by Bryan Cantrell. In this episode is the telling of the deaths of the Pirates of the Golden Age. In this episode is about the life and times of Benjamin Hornigold. The man goes from privateer to pirate, than to a pirate hunting privateer. Amazon link to buy book …
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This episode features part two of an interview with LTG(R) Robert F. Foley, recipient of the Medal of Honor, West Point class of 1963. LTG(R) Foley held numerous command and staff assignments during his 37 years on active duty. In this episode, LTG(R) Foley talks about his remarkable journey in the army, invaluable lessons from his career, and dyna…
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This episode features part one of an interview with LTG(R) Robert F. Foley, recipient of the Medal of Honor, West Point class of 1963. LTG(R) Foley held numerous command and staff assignments during his 37 years on active duty. In this episode, LTG(R) Foley talks about his remarkable journey in the army, invaluable lessons from his career, and dyna…
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This episode is brought to you the pitter-patter of tiny dog feet. Lisa invites us to attend the first drag balls with their inventor and queer pioneer William Dorsey Swann. Hayly journeys across France with the cross-dressing, bisexual, swordswoman, opera singer, Julie d'Aubigny. Whitney boards Aloha Airlines Flight 243 - the terrifying flight and…
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This episode features an interview with Kyle Maggard, West Point grad, class of 2012, CEO and Founder at Over Easy Foods, a healthy snack food company with the mission to help Americans live healthier and happier lives. Kyle served five years as an Army Engineer before enrolling at Harvard Business School to launch his career goal of becoming an en…
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This episode features an interview with COL Nick Gist, Head of the Department of Physical Education at West Point, class of 1994, and Dr. Jesse Germain, Director of Kinesiology at West Point, class of 1987. COL Nick Gist is a bronze star recipient, serves as the Master of the Sword at West Point, and holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology. Dr. Jesse Ge…
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This episode features an interview with Sean Mullin award-winning filmmaker and West Point grad, class of 1997. Sean’s feature film debut as a writer/director — AMIRA & SAM — won numerous film festivals and was distributed theatrically. Following that, Sean co-wrote and co-produced SEMPER FI, and wrote and directed KINGS OF BEER. Now, he’s happy to…
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This episode is brought to you by rabies. Lisa shows us the importance of functioning egresses at the infamous 1942 Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire. Whitney loses her voice trying to perfect her own version of every film buff's favorite inside joke, the Wilhelm Scream. Hayly joins a house of ill-repute with a surprisingly reputable madam, Pearl de Ve…
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This episode features an interview with Carl Owens ‘78, and Kafi Joseph ‘03. Carl has over 30 years of experience as a proven Army leader with extensive management and hands-on experience gained by serving in numerous critical acquisition positions that provided direct support to the Warfighters. Kafi is currently the Chief of Staff for Metro DC at…
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This episode features an interview with Dave Alberga, West Point class of 1984, and Board Director of GovX and Citadel Defense. Dave has assisted in the launch of numerous start-up organizations, including their growth into large companies. He led The Active Network from pre-revenue to $480M in annual sales, and a $1 billion dollar exit for investo…
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This episode is brought to you by Hard Front Wigs. Whitney packs up her stuff and moves to a new apartment every year in NYC on everyone's favorite holiday, Moving Day! Lisa races down America's rivers in a steamboat only to end in the worst maritime disaster in the USA, the wreck of the Sultana. Hayly is put on trial with Isobel Gowdie for being t…
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Pirates of the Wild West a series about the infamous pirates of the Golden Age hosted by Bryan Cantrell. In this episode is the telling of the deaths of the Pirates of the Golden Age. In this episode is the telling of the deaths of the Pirates of the Golden Age. Amazon link to buy book Newsletter link Music: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers…
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This episode features an interview with LTC (R) Steve Moore, West Point Class of 1975, and COL (R) David Moore, West Point Class of 1984, where they honor the remembrance of their parents, LTG Hal Moore, West Point Class of 1945, and Julia Compton Moore, and announce the rededication of Fort Benning to Fort Moore. LTC (R) Steve Moore is the second …
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This episode features an interview with CDT Justus Gabriel, a Life Science Major at West Point, Class of 2024. He’s a recipient of the Stamps and Goldwater Scholarships, and plans to pursue a career as an Army physician scientist. At West Point, CDT Gabriel is engaged in research on the molecular mechanisms that cause toxicity after exposure to bio…
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This episode is brought to you by cargo shirts. Hayly lives the 1930s socialite dream with Lester Gaba and his enigmatic creation, Cynthia the Gaba girl. Lisa goes down under to explore the storied life of Black Douglass the Bushranger. Whitney has a close encounter of the third kind at the Ariel School UFO incident.…
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This episode features an interview with MG Paul Stanton ‘95, Commanding General of the United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon. Prior to his promotion in June 2021, MG Stanton was Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of U.S. Army Cyber Command. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1995 and commissione…
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This episode features an interview with COL (R) Berry Morton M.D., West Point class of 1966, and LTC (R) Alan Nason, also class of ‘66. After graduating from the United States Military Academy, COL (R) Morton commissioned in the Corps of Engineers, completed Airborne and Ranger training, and had a succession of overseas assignments in Germany, Viet…
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This episode features an interview with MAJ Nargis Kabiri ‘10, Field Artillery/FA 58 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. MAJ Kabiri is currently an Army Marketing Officer and a mother of three who immigrated to the United States from Afghanistan in 1986. She enlisted in the Army at age 17 and would later get recruited to play baske…
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This episode is brought to you by FootFoot. Whitney joins the fan club for The Shaggs, the band that released the worst album ever recorded. Lisa tells us just why Dairy Queen is what we like about Texas. Hayly lives a hundred lives with the immortal party vampire, Jacques St. Germain.By Weird Brunch
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This episode features a discussion between LTC Tom Dull, Executive Officer at the Character Integration Advisory Group at West Point, and MAJ(P) Ben Elliott, MAJ Marc Meybaum, and CPT Brian Martinez. They are three officers who have conducted research on the Army profession and are Instructors of MX400: Officership, a class on the oath of office fo…
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Pirates of the Wild West a series about the infamous pirates of the Golden Age hosted by Bryan Cantrell. Tune in to learn new and speculative information about these dreaded characters of the early 1700s. In this episode Bryan reads the 1st chapter of the novel. Amazon link to buy book Newsletter link Music: The Buccaneer's Haul by Shane Ivers…
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This episode features an interview with Dr. Chris Gibson, President of Siena College. Dr. Gibson is a scholar of leadership and politics, a decorated combat veteran, and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Upon becoming the 12th president of Siena College in early 2020, Dr. Gibson led the COVID task force during unprecedented time…
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This episode is brought to you by snake meat. Lisa jumps down the throat of the world's most voracious and disgustingly hungry man, Tarrare. Hayly heads to Ohio to read all about their dangerous gossip girl, the Circleville Letter Writer. Whitney gets conned by the newest addition to the "Anna Delvey Female Fraudster Club," Vietnam's Tina Duong.…
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This episode features an interview with Steven Lee ‘01, COO and Co-Founder at Crowdz, an innovative receivables software as a service Fintech company set to revolutionize the $9 trillion receivables market. Steven has over 18 years of hands-on leadership, operations, project management, logistics, finance, and personnel training in the military, ae…
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This episode features an interview with John Nawoichyk and Michael Mazzocco, graduates from the United States Military Academy at West Point Class of 1993. John currently serves as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Cadet Wellness and Operations at West Point. He joined the department in June 2018 after retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel with…
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This episode brought to you by Silver Status Bonvoy Members Whitney finds the most appropriate holiday tradition in Spain's Caga Tió. Lisa details the disappearance of British estate agent Suzy Lamplugh. Hayly joins the team behind one of the most "successful" bank heists of all time at Brazil's Banco Central Fortaleza.…
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This episode brought to you by Jackie O's Chewin' Metal. Lisa joins the Silicon Valley incubator fraternity Launch House and is quickly expelled. Whitney gets revenge on the human race with a few cliquey Orcas, an angry elephant, and a few more vengeful animals. Hayly exposes one of the longest-running mail scams of all time with "psychic" Maria Du…
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This episode features an interview with Coach Matt Sherman, Head Rugby Coach at United States Military Academy at West Point. After a five-year tenure as the Director of Rugby at Stanford, Coach Sherman joined the Black Knights in 2015 to lead the Army West Point men's rugby program. He became the first full-time coach in Army West Point men's rugb…
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