Best David Gallardo Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 210 | Nick Aicardi | Military Police and Afghan Advisor 1:18:28

8m ago1:18:28

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Nick Aicardi is a former US Marine who was Military Police and an Afghan Police Advisor. Nick also hosts the Hard to Kill Podcast where he interviews veterans from all backgrounds and it's available on most platforms. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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Clip 032 | Marjah Combat Operations | 1st Battalion 6th Marines | Brandon Harris 17:12

21h ago17:12

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Brandon Harris is a Marine infantryman that deployed to Afghanistan three times. He served with 1/6 during the Battle of Marjah and describes some of his experiences in this clip taken from Ep. 163. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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Bonus: All About Beer Fermentation 7:27

3d ago7:27

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Beer is fermented (usually) by one of two closely related species of yeast. In this quick bonus episode, we look at what how beer fermentation works, the differences between ale and lager, and how yeast and fermentation impact beer flavor. Enjoy this quick primer on beer fermentation! Follow Bean to Barstool on social media! Instagram Facebook Pint…

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Somerville Chocolate & Aeronaut Brewing 53:29

10d ago53:29

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Today we're looking at a fascinating collaboration between a craft chocolate maker and a craft brewery. Eric Parkes at Somerville Chocolate is a tenant in Aeronaut's building, so he makes chocolate just a short distance from where brewmaster Mark Bowers and Director of Brewing Operations Filipe Garcia are brewing beer. This has allowed for an ongoi…

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Clip 031 | Ambush of April 7th | 1st Recon Marines Rise to the Challenge | Jason Lilley 21:07

18d ago21:07

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Jason Lilley and other Recon Marines of 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Recon Battalion were ambushed while moving on the dangerous roads around Fallujah, Iraq. The fight that ensued would end with bodies littering the battlefield after Lilley and the other Recondos fought back with devastating results. Support the show https://patreon.com/formerac…

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Nerds at the Cool Table: WrestleMania 40 Reactions 1:12:26

17d ago1:12:26

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A generational WrestleMania deserves its own special bonus episode. David sits down with friend of the podcast, Super Duper Jesus, to discuss all things WWE that lead to the incredible WrestleMania 40!By Nerds at the Cool Table

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Ep. 209 | Isaac Lee | CH-53 Weapons and Tactics Instructor 1:40:45

17d ago1:40:45

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Isaac Lee is back for round two of our conversation. We talk about his 3 other deployments to Iraq, working with the special operations task force, and some leadership lessons learned along the way. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergrpahics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Isaac's site https://www.isaacglee.com/ 00:00…

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Bonus: All About Hops 7:52

17d ago7:52

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Hops are the primary seasoning in beer, but what actually Are hops, and how are these used? In this quick bonus episode, we look at what hops are, how they're used, when they're added during the brewing process, and how they impact beer flavor. Enjoy this quick primer on hops! Follow Bean to Barstool on social media! Instagram Facebook Pinterest Ti…

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Clip 030 | Attack on One Tree Hill | Tommy Kerley 17:55

21d ago17:55

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Tommy Kerley is a former Marine fire support man and Joint Fires Observer (JFO) that served in Afghanistan with 1st Battalion 2nd Marines. Tommy describes an attack on their second day in country in this clip taken from Ep. 190. Tommy also runs the Raise the Black Instagram account that advocates for military mental health. Support the show https:/…

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Ep. 208 | Jeremy Stalnecker | 1st Battalion 5th Marine CAAT Platoon Commander | Iraq Invasion 1:50:58

24d ago1:50:58

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Jeremy Stalnecker is a former United States Marine Corps Infantry Officer that served with 1st Battalion 5th Marines during the invasion of Iraq. He speaks bluntly about his deployment. From the first javelin shot in combat to the impact on the civilian populace. Don't miss this conversation! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys ht…

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Nick Davis of One One Cacao 45:46

25d ago45:46

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Nick Davis makes bean to bar chocolate at One One Cacao on the northeast coast of Jamaica. The cacao trade on the island has been tainted by a colonial past of slavery and oppression, but is now being reclaimed as farmers and makers take back agency. Nick shares his thoughts on the good and bad of inclusions, the challenges and opportunities in Jam…

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Ep. 207 | Michael Golembesky | MARSOC JTAC and Level Zero Hero Author 1:47:27

1M ago1:47:27

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Michael Golembesky is a former Marine JTAC that served with Kilo Battery 2nd Battalion 10th Marines and 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion. After serving with Marine Special Operations Team 8222, Michael wrote Level Zero Heroes and the follow-up Dagger 22 to detail the heroics of the Marine operators and enablers in the Bala Murghab valley. Su…

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Bite Sized: Arcelia Gallardo of Mission Chocolate 6:20

1M ago6:20

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Welcome to Bean to Barstool Bite Sized, where we spend about 5 minutes with some of our favorite people from craft beer and craft chocolate. In today's Bite Sized we hear from Arcelia Gallardo from Mission Chocolate in Sao Paulo, Brazil. When Arcelia first moved to Brazil and began making bean to bar chocolate, the quality of the Brazilian cacao th…

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Episode 77: Brad Kintzer of TCHO Chocolate 52:20

1M ago52:20

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Today we’re talking with Brad Kintzer, the chocolate maker for TCHO Chocolate in Berkeley, California. In our conversation, we discuss TCHO's corporate ownership and how they source their cacao. We also talk about the flavor labs TCHO has established in many cacao growing regions to work with growers on a mutually-informed flavor lexicon for chocol…

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Bonus: All About Malt 8:54

2M ago8:54

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Hops get a lot of buzz from beer lovers because of their expressive, fruity aromas and flavors, but malt is really the foundational ingredient of beer. You can technically brew beer without hops (though all commercial examples contain them), but you can’t brew it without malted grain, and the different malt varieties offer a dazzling rainbow of pot…

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Clip 029 | Prisoner of War | Michael Durant and the Black Hawk Down Incident 20:48

2M ago20:48

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Michael Durant is a former pilot with the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment and flew Super 64 during the Black Hawk Down incident of Operation Gothic Serpent. Mike was briefly held as a Prisoner of War after his UH-60 crashed. Hear his entire interview on Ep. 202 of the Former Action Guys Podcast. Support the show https://patreon.com/former…

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Ep. 206 | Isaac Lee | CH-53E Pilot and WTI 1:46:50

2M ago1:46:50

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Isaac Lee is a retired CH-53 pilot and WTI that served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his retirement, Lee wrote his memoir Hanger 4 based on his more than two decades of service as a Naval Aviator. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Issac's Site http://isaacglee.com/ 00…

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Mushrooms in Beer & Chocolate 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

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Mushrooms aren't the first ingredient we usually think of for flavoring beer or chocolate, but many craft brewers and craft chocolate makers are using different species of mushrooms to create unique flavor experiences and, in some cases, provide unexpected health benefits. In today's episode, we talk all about using mushrooms in beer and chocolate.…

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Bite Sized: 5 Minutes with AJ Wentworth of Chocolate Conspiracy 6:20

2M ago6:20

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Welcome to Bean to Barstool Bite Sized, where we spend about 5 minutes with some of our favorite people from craft beer and craft chocolate. In today's Bite Sized we hear from AJ Wentworth from Chocolate Conspiracy. AJ loves craft beer almost as much as he loves craft chocolate, and has collaborated with several breweries around the Salt Lake City …

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Ep. 205 | Jeff Bodell | Marine Corps Military Police | Afghan Police Advisor 1:49:29

2M ago1:49:29

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Jeff Bodell is a Marine Corps military police officer that wrote The Warfighter's Lounge about a single patrol during his time as an Afghan police advisor in Marjah. He and his team were ambushed by Taliban forces during a day he and his team would never forget. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https…

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Guest Episode: Luke Owen Smith Interviews Phoebe Preuss of Living Koko 31:56

2M ago31:56

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In our first ever guest episode of Bean to Barstool, New Zealand beer and chocolate journalist Luke Owen Smith interviews Phoebe Preuss of Living Koko. They talk about Living Koko's relationship with Samoan cacao farmers and Savai'i Koko. They also discuss Penina, Living Koko's non-alcoholic beer brewed brewed in collaboration with Brewicolo and ma…

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Bite Sized: 5 Minutes with Michele Hauf, Author of Lust & Chocolate 4:57

3M ago4:57

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Is chocolate really an aphrodisiac? In this episode of Bean to Barstool Bite Sized we hear from Michele Hauf, author of Lust and Chocolate, a romance novel themed around craft and bean to bar chocolate. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, spend 5 minutes this morning with Michele as she talks about creating the world of her novel about a …

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Clip 028 | Operation Lexington | CH-47 Down | MARSOC JTAC Ryan Stevens 12:28

3M ago12:28

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Ryan Stevens; a former US Marine JTAC that served with ANGLICO, MARSOC, and DEVGRU; shares his firsthand account of Operation Lexington. Join him as he takes you through this collaboration between MSOT 8212, Army Special Forces, and DEA Foreign-Deployed Advisory and Support Teams (FAST) that ended with extracting casualties under enemy fire after o…

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Ep. 204 | Robert Keller | Delta Force Operator, Army Special Forces, and Army Ranger 1:25:28

3M ago1:25:28

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Robert Keller is a former Army Ranger, Green Beret, and Delta Force Operator. Robert now owns Range Werx Florida and provides tactics instruction across the country. Support the show: https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Robert's site: https://rangewerx.com/ https://gamutresolutions.com/ 00:00:00 …

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Bonus: Rum, Whiskey, Wine, & Beer with Manoa Chocolate 10:01

3M ago10:01

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Manoa Chocolate in Kailua, Hawaii, makes a variety of single origin bars with beans from farms all around Hawaii, and they also make a range of bars celebrating other crops popular on the islands, like coconut, mango, and passionfruit. Today though we’re going to talk about Manoa’s relationship with craft alcoholic drinks. Manoa makes popular bars …

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Clip 027 | Why Do We Need MARSOC? | Leaders Understanding Support Capabilities 16:25

3M ago16:25

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Bryan Buckley is a Marine Infantry Officer, Recon Marine, and MARSOC Raider. We relay our experiences with leadership failing to understand specialists designed to support their mission in this clip taken from Ep. 200. Support the show! https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com…

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Bite Sized: 5 Minutes with Chris Heier of Half Hitch Brewing 6:44

3M ago6:44

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In this episode of Bean to Barstool Bite Sized we hear from Chris Heier, co-founder and head brewer at Half Hitch Brewing in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. At the height of the pandemic when most people were learning to make sourdough bread, Chris was learning how to make bean to bar chocolate. He's one-fourth Trinidadian, and he sourced cacao from Tri…

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Ep. 203 | Shamus Flynn | Motor Transport Mechanic 2:13:02

3M ago2:13:02

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Shamus Flynn is a retired Marine First Sergeant that served with 2nd Raider Battalion, 1st Battalion 23rd Marines, FSSG, School of Infantry and others. His motor-t background opened up opportunities to serve in multiple roles in multiple units over his 20 year career. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com…

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Clip 026 | Life on the Tip of the Spear with Delta Force Operator Dale Comstock 10:07

3M ago10:07

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Dale Comstock is a former member of the US Army's elite Delta Force and describes the life and sacrifices of a tier one operator in this clip taken from Ep. 150. Support the show! https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.comBy Justin Cramer

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Learning/Unlearning—Sarah Bharath on Cacao Lavado, Teaching with Stories, & Unlearning What We Think We Know 50:25

3M ago50:25

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I never come away from a conversation with cacao agronomist Sarah Bharath without learning something, and it's probably because Sarah never comes away from anything without learning. Her curiosity and excitement to learn drive the very important work she does working with cacao farmers to better understand the ecosystems of their cacao farms, how t…

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Ep. 202 | Michael Durant | 160th SOAR Black Hawk Pilot 2:18:17

3M ago2:18:17

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Michael is a former 160th SOAR Black Hawk pilot who served in Operations Prime Chance, Just Cause, Desert Storm, and Gothic Serpent. Michael was held captive after his Blackhawk was shot down in Mogadishu and wrote about the ordeal in his book In The Company of Heroes. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.co…

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Bite Sized: 5 Minutes with Nicole Hewat of World Tree Chocolate 6:27

4M ago6:27

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In this episode of Bean to Barstool Bite Sized we hear from Nicole Hewat, the creative mind behind World Tree Chocolate. Nicole is an artist who has created a variety of artwork using cacao and coffee. She published a children’s book about chocolate illustrated with cacao butter-based paintings on glass, and also sells landscape paintings made with…

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Ep. 201 | Morgan Lerette | Private Military Contractor 1:40:12

4M ago1:40:12

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Morgan Lerette is an Air Force and Army veteran that also served as a Blackwater private military contractor from 2004-2005. Morgan is also the author of Welcome to Blackwater and Guns, Girls, & Greed. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Morgan's Book https://www.amazon.com/Guns-…

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All About Vanilla 52:34

4M ago52:34

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Vanilla is a very familiar flavor for most of us. It’s so ubiquitous, in fact, that the word is used as a pejorative for anything that is commonplace and mundane. But that’s not being fair to this fascinating tropical spice, which can display a wide range of expressive aromas and flavors, and can be used in unique ways throughout world cuisine. In …

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Ep. 200 | Bryan Buckley | Marine Raider and Recon Marine 1:45:03

4M ago1:45:03

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Bryan Buckley is a former Marine infantry officer, Recon Marine, and MARSOC Raider. Bryan now owns the Helmand Valley Growers Company and advocates for mental health treatments for veterans. Check out Bryan's previous interviews on Eps. 123 and 136. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOsho…

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My Favorite Beers & Chocolates of 2023 41:54

4M ago41:54

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Today’s episode is a look back at my favorite beers and chocolates of 2023. You’ll also hear from several friends and colleagues in the beer and chocolate worlds who share their own favorites from the last year as well. Guests include: Ruvani de Silva (beer writer) Mandy Naglich (beer writer) - Listen to Mandy & I discuss her new book How to Taste.…

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Clip 025 | Controversy after 1st Marine Raider Battalion is Ordered to Move to Camp Lejeune 5:59

4M ago5:59

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Marine Special Operations Command made the decision to consolidate all three Marine Raider Battalions at Camp Lejeune, NC. Former west coast based operators and veterans of 1st MSOB continue to speak out about the decision. Support the show: https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com Bryan's Site https:…

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Clip 024 | MARSOC Raiders | Forging an Identity 8:46

5M ago8:46

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Bryan Buckley is a former Marine Infantry Officer, Recon Marine, and MARSOC Raider. The higher echelons of the Marine Corps command initially did not approve of the usage of Marine Raider by their special operators but things eventually changed. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.co…

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Ep. 199 | Tracy Offutt | Retired Marine Infantryman and ANGLICO Sergeant Major 2:15:21

5M ago2:15:21

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Tracy Offutt joins me again to catch up. Tracy is a retired Marine Infantryman and former Sergeant Major of 1st ANGLICO. If you haven't heard our previous episodes, make sure to check them out! Support the show https://patreon.com https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.comBy Justin Cramer

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Adam Krantz of Monsoon Chocolate 29:49

5M ago29:49

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Monsoon Chocolate is making bean to bar chocolate in the desert climate of Tucson, Arizona. It’s not a region we might think of as a hotspot for craft chocolate, but as founder Adam Krantz explains, the southwest has a strong historical claim to cacao, and he wanted to honor that heritage while also pushing the boundaries of flavor with unique regi…

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Chocolate Educator Max Gandy 42:24

5M ago42:24

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Max Gandy, perhaps better known in the craft chocolate world as Dame Cacao, was one of the first chocolate educators I started following on Instagram many years ago now when I was first getting into the scene. With her Dame Cacao website and various podcasts over the years, she’s been a calm and knowledgeable voice within craft chocolate for nearly…

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Clip 023 | He Chopped Off His Own Finger | Millennials in Combat 16:56

6M ago16:56

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Scott Campbell is a retired Marine infantry officer that served with 2nd Recon Battalion, 2nd ANGLICO, and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. This clip starts with the dumbest thing he's seen a Marine do before moving into a discussion about millennials in combat. Support the Show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com ht…

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Ep. 198 | Ian Fritz | Airborne Cryptologic Linguist 1:48:41

6M ago1:48:41

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Ian Fritz is a former USAF Airborne Cryptologic Linguist that was a crew member on the AC-130 W. Ian's more than 3 years of language training enabled him to listen in on enemy radio transmissions and update the AC-130 crew and ground forces in real-time. Ian attended the Defense Language Institute (DLI) to learn how to fluently speak Dari and Pasht…

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Clip 022 | ANGLICO Marine Details the Battle of Khafji (Gulf War) 18:44

6M ago18:44

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Retired Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael Garcia describes one of the earliest engagements of the Gulf War that involved American units being briefly overrun by the Iraqi Army's 5th Mechanized Division. Elements from 1st ANGLICO and 3D ANGLICO fought back the Iraqi armor using close air support and artillery. This clip is taken from Ep. 068 of the Fo…

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Clip 021 | Canadian Special Forces | JTF 2 11:05

7M ago11:05

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Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian special operations soldier that served with their equivalent of Delta Force, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2). Depatie reviews Canadian military history and goes into JTF 2 selection in this clip taken from Ep. 184 of the podcast. Check out the full interview now! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys (e…

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Ep. 197 | Jay Dorleus | Army Special Forces Engineer Sergeant 1:49:20

7M ago1:49:20

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Jay Dorleus is a retired US Army First Sergeant that served more than a decade as a Green Beret. Prior to joining Special Forces, Jay was a combat engineer that deployed twice to Iraq. Standby for our follow-up interview! Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com 00:00:00 Intro | Migra…

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Martyn O'Dare of Firetree Chocolate 43:32

7M ago43:32

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Firetree Chocolate in the UK has been making single origin dark chocolate from primarily Pacific island origins since launching in 2018, and they’re among my favorite single origin makers. As much as I love their complex bars, I also love their beautiful packaging, with its swirling colors and gold etching. Their motto is Rich Volcanic Chocolate, r…

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Beth Demmon on Cider & Beer 40:18

7M ago40:18

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Beer writer Beth Demmon has written a book called The Beer Lover’s Guide to Cider: American Ciders for Craft Beer Fans to Explore, published on September 12 by Mango Publishing. The book explores the potentially overwhelming variety of the modern cider scene through the lens of beer, relating cider varieties to major flavor groupings from craft bee…

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Ep. 196 | Jaime Gallardo | MARSOC EOD 1:44:32

7M ago1:44:32

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Jaime Gallardo is a former Marine Corps EOD tech that served with MARSOC and MLG. Gallardo continues to work in the field as a civilian instructor and also runs the @financial.enabler Instagram account where he shares financial advice for service members. Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGL…

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Pairing Fall Beer Styles with Craft Chocolate 10:54

8M ago10:54

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The arrival of fall means the arrival of fall seasonal beer styles. Fortunately for us, fall beer styles like pumpkin beer and Oktoberfest can pair great with craft chocolate, and today we’re going to talk about some of my favorites and recommendations to check out. Pumpkin ales, Märzen, Festbier, and even fresh hop and wet hop beers can be paired …

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