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Today I had Justin Barlow on the podcast and we talked about tornados, dog discipline, and that time I went to Vegas and a guy died.

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Today I had Justin Barlow on the podcast and we talked about tornados, dog discipline, and that time I went to Vegas and a guy died.

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Send us a text Today we talked about Engineering, Movies, and which older ladies could still definitely get it. Monica Bellucci and Helen Mirren are the top of the list there.

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The Veteran Check-In: Episode 38, Poop and Stuff 1:27:27

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Send us a text This episode is great. We don't talk about anything useful, we're just hanging out talking about honking out dirt snakes. You know, real classy things.

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Episode 35: It was like a branch 1:37:48

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Send us a text This episode is all over the place. Mike talks acting, Matt talks about the biggest turd he's ever seen, and for some reason we light Brian up throughout. It was a good time.

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Episode 34: Exes, Ohs, and Lizard People 1:31:01

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Send us a text Today Matt, Byron, Aaron, and Brian talk about crazy exes, social media post TikTok, and conspiracy theories. Byron left early to cook some carne asada and he didn't share any of it with us.

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Send us a text This episode Matt, Mike, Byron, Zack, Nate, Steve, and Regnar tackle some tough issues. Things like: 1. How do babies have such a strong grip? 2. How Gangster is Fetty Wap? 3. Should I Rhino Line the whole exterior of my '92 F250?

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Episode 32: What's up with those drones? 1:46:08

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Send us a text This week Mike, Bryan, Regnar, Nate, Zack, and Matt Talk sports, politics, and acting. We also solved the drones in NJ case. With zero evidence. We just thought real hard about it. It was pretty easy.

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Episode 31: Helos, Nicotine, Edibles, and Operations 1:52:53

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Send us a text On this episode we have Byron, Bryan, Steve, Big Mike, Regnar, and Matt. They talk about shooting things out of military vehicles, how nicotine owned them, journeys with edibles, and various people and places they served in their military careers. There's also a bunch of dick jokes. Really though, you should expect that by now.…

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Send us a text In this episode Matt, Brian, Zack, and Nate talk about how aging has ruined their once beautiful bodies. They cover what they've done to combat it, will little to no success.

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Send us a text In this episode Matt, Mike, Byron, Nate, Regnar and Zack talk about psychedelics, how to deal with your crazy family, and spend a not insignificant amount of time devoted to how Zack's mom is out here trying to twist people's balls off.

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Send us a text We spent a lot of time this episode talking about war stories and movies. Byron and Matt covered things they will never forget from combat and Bryan talked about what the breakfast club means to him.

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Send us a text This episode we had some new faces and hit 10 people at one point. It was probably a few too many, but we had a good time. One of the new additions, Zackry Baldwin told us a lot of fairly detailed stories about what sailors get up to when they are underway. A story about a chair was particularly... interesting. A second new face Steve Gillard, (who Matt served with in the 160th) walked us through how the pilots in the 160th engage targets and gave us some insight into some of the R&D efforts he supported with in TF 160.…

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Episode 24: Movies, Parenting, and Women in combat arms 2:20:21

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Send us a text Today we had Mike, Bryan, Regnar, Matt, and a newcomer Kevin (@kobiekev on socials) . We talked about movies, parenting, and how the military has changed over the last decade.

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Episode 22: High Octane Tomfoolery 1:33:43

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Send us a text Are you ready for an action packed thrill ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat!? A rollercoaster of emotions and feelings where left is right, up is down, and forward means nothing!? WELL STRAP IN JACK!! Cause this episode... we don't really do any of that. We just kinda shoot the breeze about leadership and the Olympics.…

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Send us a text After talking some heavy stuff in part 1 with Garret Biss, we immediately returned to dick jokes and dark humor. We had some (I think) pretty interesting points about who's weird if a drone flies into your yard and catches you naked.

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Send us a text Today we had a special guest, Garret Biss. He's a Retired Marine Corps Pilot, Addiction Recovery Expert, and a TEDx Speaker on Veteran Trauma. We talked about veteran mental health issues and went over some strategies and approaches to deal with some of those issues. It was really useful information, definitely a departure from the normal content, but I would recommend that all veterans listen to what Garret has to say and see if it doesn't resonate with your experience. I doubt that it won't. To learn more about Garret's work and mission see the links below: https://UnspokenTrauma.vet https://TheWarriorReset.com https://ValiantPath.vet https://GarretBiss.com https://linkedin.com/in/gbbiss https://facebook.com/garretBissFan https://twitter.com/garretbiss https://youtube.com/@thrivingrecovery https://www.instagram.com/garretbiss…

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Episode 20: Tripping Balls, Training, and the Olympics 1:22:36

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Send us a text Today I think we reached critical mass with the panel. We had 6 total with Matt, Byron, Aaron (Regnar), Mike, Bryan, and Nate. We talked about dogs, cars, crowdstrike, the reliability of self-driving cars, stocks, and the VA. One of these days we won't have 2 hour sessions, but today is not that day.…

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Trump, Politics, Engineering and Social Media in the Military 1:38:50

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Whiskey, Motorcycles, and Military Shenanigans 1:41:46

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from the high-octane life of military service to the artful craft of whiskey making? Join us as we navigate the exhilarating yet perilous world of motorcycle riding, punctuated by personal tales of bravery and close calls from our military days. You'll meet Brian, a veteran with 24 years of Army service, and gain insights into the careers of Navy rescue swimmers, survival instructors, and more. Along the way, we’ll unravel the secrets behind transforming raw ingredients into the nuanced flavors of distilled spirits, blending science, cooking, and an insatiable curiosity. Get ready for a hearty laugh as we unpack the creative shenanigans military personnel employ to dodge work, from legendary pranks like the "liquid bulkhead remover" to the absurdity of collecting "exhaust samples." Our journey from military life to civilian careers is illuminated by the Skillbridge program, which smoothens this transition wonderfully. The camaraderie and humor that define military life come alive through stories of field training, complete with classic hazing pranks and survival training escapades. We’ll also groove to the beats of our youth, exploring the evolution of hip-hop and its powerful cultural impact. Hear the tales of tank operations during the Gulf War, the frustrations with VA benefits, and the essence of compassionate leadership that can make or break a unit's morale. From personal recovery operations to the challenges faced in the desert, every segment of our conversation is infused with heartfelt reflections and a pinch of humor. And don't miss our dive into music and hip-hop culture, where we discuss the journeys of icons like Kendrick Lamar and the generational divide in musical tastes among veterans. This episode promises a rollercoaster of emotions, insights, and laughter.…

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The Veteran Check-In: Episode 15, Shellbacks, Orcas, Guns, and Sliding for Steve 1:18:35

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Episode 14: Is America #1? 1:42:17

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Send us a text In this Father's Day episode Big Mike and I talk about a wide range of things. We cover food (because we are both hungry dudes), universal healthcare, the draft, mandatory service, gun control, food (again), and how to care for your skin and look like a Disney princess.

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Send us a text This episode had Big Mike, Chico Allen, and Lunchbox. Mike and Chico are former Navy SERE instructors and Lunchbox is an old friend of mine from when I was a scout. We talked about SERE, being drunks when we were young, and how being a 19D Cavalry Scout sucked.

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Episode 12: Weird animals facts and nonsense 1:16:49

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Episode 11: Where is your happy place? 1:26:48

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Episode 10: So you want to interrogate me? 1:33:19

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Send us a text This episode I had Will Smith and Cory from the Disabled Duds podcast. We talked about your mother.

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Episode 9: The Big Fella 1:18:54

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Send us a text Today I had Justin Barlow on the podcast and we talked about tornados, dog discipline, and that time I went to Vegas and a guy died.

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