“Our safety regulations are written in blood.”

We finally captured our unicorn! In this episode, we welcome Navy veteran and submariner Mr. Ross “Rusty” Orvik into our virtual studio. He shares his journey of growing up with an insatiable curiosity for the deep, how New York winters compelled him to leave active service, and how 9/11 kept him in the Reserves. We delve into the fascinating science behind creating fresh air and clean water on a nuclear submarine, and he shares his favorite submarine movie!

In the Free Fire Area, we discuss our bucket lists and explore the things that hold a special place in our hearts and aspirations.

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In this Quick Hit, we welcome serial consultant, author, and former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC), Mr. John Wayne Troxell, to the studio. We ask him the toughest questions he has ever faced: What is the correct way to make a martini? Why is fusion cuisine awful? Who was the best 007? What is the origin of his obsession with karaoke? And, of course, is the enigmatic Space Force real? Plus, Dan’s long-awaited vindication on cranberry sauce…

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“If nothing else, don’t lie to oneself.”

In this episode, we speak with Army veteran, Kurt Ballash. We discuss how the military gave a two-time felon a chance to turn his life around, his widely diverse experiences in the Army from explosive detection with dogs to being a medical NCO in Civil Affairs and his bittersweet exit from the service. We also discuss how his late wife helped him find his peace and how he now does the same for other veterans through his business and non-profit, The Artisans Outreach.

In the Free Fire Area, we decide which foods should be renamed in our honor. Would you like a side of Baker with that?

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