THE DIRT WASP PODCAST is about martial arts, military topics, real people, current events, philosophy, history, popular culture, and society. Our mission is to deliver high quality, provocative, interesting, informative, and entertaining content for a wide-ranging audience! Our guests consist of a full range of people and personalities talking about a wide variety of topics! Episode feedback/contact us at email: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com * Follow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcast * Che ...
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Three skills every young man should acquire.
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Send us a text https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!By Todd K. Hulsey
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So you want to apply to be an FBI Special Agent? Well, you'd better be competitive!
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Send us a text Check out our sponsor! https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!By Todd K. Hulsey
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U.S. Foreign Policy and the Imperative to Insanity
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Send us a text Check out our sponsor, the book "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other booksellers. https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=on+warriorship&qid=1698530528&sprefix=on+warriroship%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Contact me at th…
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American Crime History Series - Bugsy Siegel
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Send us a text This episode was written and produced by Mr. Alex Fuller and presented by Todd Hulsey. Check out our sponsor, the book "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other booksellers. https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=…
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Focus on Valor Series - Capt. (Dr.) Benjamin J. Solomon, U.S. Army, MOH, WW II
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Send us a text Capt. (Dr.) Benjamin Lewis Solomon, a dentist assigned as a combat surgeon at a forward Army field hospital, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Saipan in World War II. A true American warrior! This episode is introduced by First Sergeant John David Wells, nationally syndicated radio talk …
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Which martial art is best for self defense? Who cares? JUST DO IT.
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Send us a text Check out, "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=on+warriorship&qid=1698530528&sprefix=on+warriroship%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcas…
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American Crime History Series - Bonnie & Clyde
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Send us a text This episode was written and produced by Mr. Alex Fuller and presented by Todd K. Hulsey, aka, "the Colonel." Buy The Colonel's latest book, "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM…
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American Crime History Series - John Dillinger
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Send us a text This episode was written and produced by Mr. Alex Fuller and presented by Todd K. Hulsey, aka, "the Colonel." Buy the Colonel's latest book, "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM…
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Focus on Valor Series - "I got one turnin' and one burnin'" Colonel William R. Lawley, Jr. WW II Medal of Honor
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Send us a text Colonel William R. Lawley, Jr., flew B-17s over Europe in World War II. In 1944, then-1st Lieutenant Bill Lawley brought his shot up bomber and severely wounded crew home after a fateful mission over Nazi Germany. In a radio call to the control tower, he made the now-legendary comment that he was inbound "with one turnin' and one bur…
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Send us a text My latest book, On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path, is published and available! Find it at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Bookshop.org, Betterworldbooks.com, Thriftbooks.com, and other booksellers, too. https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL7M2HH https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-warriorship…
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The Dallas Cowboys Can't Win The Super Bowl
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Send us a text The Dallas Cowboys are the world's most valuable sports franchise and the world's leading revenue producing sports time. But they haven't won a championship in 28 years. And they won't either. Tune in to find out why (in my opinion). Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodca…
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The Lost Battalion - World War I - Medals of Honor
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Send us a text This Focus on Valor episode focuses on LtCol Charles Whittlesey and Major George McMurtry, the commander and the executive officer of the "Lost Battalion," the nine companies of the 77th Infantry Division which were cut off by German forces in the Argonne Forest, France in October, 1918. Both officers were awarded Medals of Honor for…
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The Chinese Martial Arts with Kung Fu coach Randel Davis!
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Send us a text Randel Davis from the Kung Fu Conversations Podcast joins us to talk about Chinese martial arts! Randel has practiced Wing Chun, Bak Mei, Bagua, and Xingyi. We learn about these arts and other good martial arts and life stuff! Find Randel at Red Forest Chinese Boxing on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Email us at: TheColon…
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Focus on Valor Series - MSgt Melvin O. Handrich, US Army - Korean War, Medal of Honor Recipient
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Send us a text Melvin O. Handrich (January 26, 1919 – August 26, 1950) was a soldier in the U.S. Army during both World War II and the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on August 25 and 26, 1950, during the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter. He is buried at Little Wolf Cemetery in Manawa, Wisconsin. Handrich first …
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Aikido, Law Enforcement and other Interesting Topics with David Valadez - Part Two
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Send us a text David Valadez is a long-time martial artist who currently practices and teaches Aikido. Dave was once an aspirant to the U.S. Olympic Team, and has studied and practiced several different martial arts over the past decades. Dave is also a sheriff's deputy with a major Southern California sheriff's department. We talk about Aikido, la…
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Aikido, Law Enforcement, and other Interesting Topics with David Valadez - Part One
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Send us a text David Valadez is a long-time martial artist who currently practices and teaches Aikido. Dave was once an aspirant to the U.S. Olympic Team, and has studied and practiced several different martial arts over the past decades. Dave is also a sheriff's deputy with a major Southern California sheriff's department. We talk about Aikido, la…
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Send us a text This is a do-over episode. The episode titled "The Colonel Riffs and Rants" is deleted, and this kinder, gentler episode takes its place. Thank you! New content is on the way for 2023! Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/ Visit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com…
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Focus on Valor Series - LtCol Jay Ziemer and Lt Joe Sarnowski, U.S. Army Air Forces, WW II
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Send us a text LtCol Jay Ziemer and Lt Joseph Sarnowski were part of the crew of a B-17 flying on a reconnaissance mission on June 16, 1943, that was ambushed by 21 Japanese Zeros. A forty minute battle between the B-17 and those 21 Zeros ensued. Both men were awarded the Medal of Honor - being the first crew of the same aircraft on a mission to be…
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Musha Shugyo: A Warrior's Journey Podcast with Dean Suter!
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Send us a text This is a rebroadcast of the December 3, 2022 episode of the Musha Shugyo Podcast by Dean Suter on which the Colonel was the guest. We discussed military, law enforcement, martial arts and warriorship in this episode. Find Dean's podcast wherever you get your favorite pods. Thank you, Dean! Copyright 2022, Dean J. Suter, used with pe…
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To Retire or Not Retire, That is the Podcast
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Send us a text The podcast will upload special episodes from time to time. Between the time of recording and the time of uploading, Buckingham Palace announced the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, the longest reigning monarch in British history, and one of the longest reigning monarchs in world history. Charles, Prince of Wales is no…
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Conversations on Warriors and Warriorship
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Send us a text This is a multi-podcaster event! A series of conversations by different martial arts podcasts on the meaning of warriors and warriorship. The brainchild of Randel Davis of the Kung Fu Conversations Podcast, this is the first episode in the multi-podcast series. Please tune in to this episode and stay tuned to the podcasts featured be…
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Focus on Valor Series - Pvt. William H. Johnson, U.S. Army, Medal of Honor, WW I. A True WARRIOR!
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Send us a text William Henry Johnson was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina and moved to New York City as a teenager. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 5, 1917 and was assigned to Company C, 15th New York (Colored) Infantry Regiment - an all-black National Guard unit that would later become the 369th Infantry Regiment. The 369th was ordered i…
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Send us a text UPDATE: I have decided to archive the podcast next month (August). Episodes will still be available to listen to on all podcast sites. Only special episodes will be produced and published. Thank you! Today is July 4, 2022. This date marks the second anniversary of The Dirt Wasp Podcast's debut episode. Today, I announce the retiremen…
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Martial Arts - Sensei Ando Mierzwa and Using Your Smile as Shield and Sword
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Send us a text Sensei Ando Mierzwa of Happy Life Martial Arts joins us to discuss how you can use your smile as "your shield and your sword." Sensei Ando's approach to martial arts is philosophical without being esoteric. Sensei Ando is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan, and is a brown belt in BJJ. He has studied Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Systema, and …
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The Warp Factor Martial Arts Podcast with Jarred Wilson of the Martial Thoughts Podcast
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Send us a text This week's episode is a repeat of the awesome joint episode with Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts Podcast! Jaredd and I talk about martial arts in a variety of contexts, including in science fiction and in the military and law enforcement. This episode was also broadcast on Jaredd's podcast in the summer of 2021. Find out more abou…
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Focus on Valor Series - SSgt David G. Bellavia, U.S. Army, Medal of Honor, Iraq
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Send us a text Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, U.S. Army, distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on November 10, 2004, while serving as a squad leader in support of Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry in combat. Focus on Valor is presen…
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Joe Rogan and Preserving the Freedom of Ideas
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Send us a text We support Joe Rogan! Joe Rogan is an independent voice in the ocean of megacorporate media. He is a threat to the corporate media narratives propagated by the "news" media, Big Tech, multi-national corporations, and subservient politicians. He is their competition; they don't own him - nobody does. Therefore, he is being vilified! P…
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Has the FBI gone woke? Has it gone political?
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Send us a text We talk about the FBI and whether it has gone woke and whether it is driven by politics. The catalyst here is James A. Gagliano's opinion piece published on January 18, 2022 in the New York Post. Jim Gagliano is a retired Supervisory Special Agent and a former commando with the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team. The Colonel also talks about …
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Send us a text Happy New Year! In this episode we talk about the decline of the importance of individual liberty in the democratic West, and the liberty-crushing counter-COVID policies of Australia and of many Western nations and American states. Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcast Visit our website…
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Focus on Valor Series - LtCol Aquilla James Dyess, USMC, Medal of Honor, WW II
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Send us a text November 10th was the 246th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. November 11th was Veteran's Day in the U.S. and Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in many European countries. It is fitting that today's episode features LtCol A. J. Dyess, USMC, who fought in the Battle of Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific during World War II. He was posthum…
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Officer Ranks in the U.S. Military - Explained
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Send us a text Generals and admirals, oh my! Why don't you see any five-star generals and admirals anymore? What about six-star generals and admirals? Six-stars??? Join the Colonel for this episode to learn about US military officer ranks, and some interesting peculiarities surrounding certain flag ranks, and about those you didn't even know existe…
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Focus on Valor Series - 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, Union Army - Civil War
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Send us a text At the Battle of Gettysburg, Lt. Alonzo A. Cushing distinguished himself in battle as a Union artillery commander. Cushing was wounded multiple times before finally succumbing to his last wound. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Focus on Valor is presented by Col Jay Seffern, and is introduced by nationally syndicated r…
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Leadership Training Perspectives with Jeff Akin of Starfleet Leadership Academy
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Send us a text Leadership, leadership training, and leaders with leadership coach Jeff Akin! Jeff is also host of the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast. The Starfleet Leadership Academy is an award-winning leadership development podcast told through the lens of Star Trek. Star Trek is full of great examples of leadership. Jeff is a Navy veteran …
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Enlisted Ranks in the U.S. Military - Explained
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Send us a text Listener Tim emailed and asked to have U.S. enlisted ranks explained, especially the differences between Master Sergeants and First Sergeants and between Sergeants Major and Command Sergeants Major. If these distinctions and differences are unfamiliar to you, this will be an informative episode! Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPod…
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The USA is Under Attack-The Asymmetrical Attack That's Happening Right Now
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Send us a text The United States is under asymmetric attack by a peer adversary. It's not a cyber attack. It is much more insidious, much more unusual, and much more effective over time. It is the mass migration of humanity across the Southwest Border of the United States. It's being facilitated and paid for by the People's Republic of China in ord…
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Send us a text The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was FUBARed!!! Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition!!! These are my opinions on the subject - and a cautionary word about the People's Republic of China. (There is use of the "F" word and other not-so-niceties in this episode.) Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @Dirt…
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Focus on Valor Series - Maj. William D. Swenson, US Army (Afghanistan)
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Send us a text This episode of our Focus on Valor Series is very timely. This episode highlights a soldier's courage in Afghanistan - and that he has been critical of U.S. Army leadership. Focus on Valor is presented by Col Jay Seffern, and is introduced by nationally syndicated radio talk show host MSgt John David Wells. Email us at: TheColonel@Th…
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Martial Arts & Conditioning (and Aikido!) with Sensei John Thompson
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Send us a text Sensei John Thompson is owner and chief instructor of Denton Martial Arts & Conditioning in Denton, Texas. Sensei Thompson holds black belt rank in Aikido and studies Judo, BJJ, and Karate at his own school, and is a Crossfitter as well. Denton MAC's training programs include Aikido, Judo, BJJ, Karate, Crossfit and Weightlifting. Sen…
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Martial Thoughts Podcast with Jaredd Wilson
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Send us a text This week's episode is an awesome joint episode with Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts Podcast! Jaredd and I talk about martial arts in a variety of contexts, including in science fiction and in the military and law enforcement! This episode will also be broadcast on Jaredd's podcast. Find out more about Jaredd, below: https://www.co…
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Focus on Valor Series - LtGen Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, USMC
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Send us a text This episode is introduced by MSgt John David Wells, a nationally-syndicated radio talk show host, and is presented by Col Jay Seffern. It features the story of one of the toughest and most highly decorated United States Marines in history, the legendary Chesty Puller! Good night, Chesty, wherever you are! Semper Fi!! Email us at: Th…
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Send us a text In this week's episode the Colonel discusses the NRA's failure to advocate for firearms enthusiasts and gun owners while raking in $$$, which seemingly disappears into a bottomless hole. The NRA's books are in the red. Why? Fraud? Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcast Visit our website:…
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Fake exercise, a weak society, ninnies, soy boys, and podcasts we love!
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Send us a text The colonel talks about podcasts he listens to, our weak society, fake exercise by Hollywood soy-fed actors, and outlines four steps that you can take to be a stronger member of society. And, if you are offended by anything the colonel says, he says you "are invited to feast upon a satchel of Richards!" 1. Quit being afraid. 2. Get f…
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2021 Memorial Day Weekend - Focus on Valor Series - Col Van T. Barfoot
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Send us a text Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Am…
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2021 Memorial Day Weekend - Focus on Valor Series - the Unknown Soldier
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Send us a text Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Am…
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Aerial Firefighting with Air Attack Pilot Jay Seffern
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Send us a text Former aerial firefighting attack pilot Jay Seffern joins us to talk about this industry and some of the harrowing flights he has had in fighting wild land fires in the western United States. Jay is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and recently retired as an airline captain after a long career. He is the host of the "Focus on Valor" …
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The Colonel riffs about injuries, life, Aikido, and stuff. And bullshit, too.
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Send us a text This episode is number 56 and is unstructured bullshit. Your trusty host, The Colonel, riffs about a lot of different things! He has some unsolicited advice for Aikido dojo owners, and it will probably piss someone off. One of his knees needs replacing. He's thinking about moving over from BJJ to an Okinawan Karate for a time. And he…
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Focus on Valor Series - CWO Hershel W. Williams, USMC (World War II)
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Send us a text This week we feature two episodes of the podcast from our Focus on Valor Series hosted by LtCol Jay Seffern. This episode is about Medal of Honor recipient CWO Hershel W. Williams, U.S. Marine Corps, who distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in the Pacific Theater during WW II! Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPod…
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Focus on Valor Series - Sgt Hiroshi H. "Hershey" Myamura, U.S. Army (Korean War)
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Send us a text This week we feature two episodes of the podcast from our Focus on Valor Series hosted by LtCol Jay Seffern. This episode is about Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Hiroshi H. "Hershey" Miyamura, who distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in the Korean War! Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com Follow us on Twitt…
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The Colonel Asks to Talk With You! Audience outreach.
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Send us a text This is our 53rd episode and I wanted to thank everyone for listening, and to ask that our listeners rate the show and contact us and let us know what types of topics and guests you would like to have on the show. Listener feedback is important, and we welcome your feedback!!! Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com Follow us …
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The One Hour Training Method - The Marginal Gains Theory (with free e-Pamphlet)
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Send us a text Do you want to improve something in your life? In this episode the colonel talks about The One Hour Training Method which utilizes the Marginal Gains Theory. This theory posits that small, incremental improvements in the little things over a period of time yield exponential results! The One Hour Training Method can be broken down int…
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