“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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In this Quick Hit, Dan forgets that 'Once a Marine, Always a Marine' while we talk with Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Jeremy Stalnecker. We discuss his own tough transition out of the service and the great work that Mighty Oaks Foundation is doing for veterans, first responders, and their families. Jeremy also tells us about the joys of running 22 marathons in 22 days to raise awareness of the veteran suicide epidemic and the documentary “22” that followed.

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“This is where it gets real.”

In this episode, Field Artilleryman and author, Joseph Fontenot, joins us in the virtual studio to tell us how a bayou bass player became an “infantilleryman” in Afghanistan. We discuss everything from Paladins in South Korea to Drill Sergeant duty in South Carolina; and from combat overseas to returning home and fighting the war within. We also talk about his upcoming book Sons of the Arghandab and how a couple of past guests helped make it happen. Plus, he tells us a great way to smuggle protein powder into basic training.

In the Free Fire Area, we talk about the merits of regional barbeque and why Carolina style is the best!

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In this Quick Hit, Lynn Marilla joins us in the virtual studio to tell us about Eagle Rock Camp. From art therapy and family crests to date nights with pumpkin creme brûlée, we discuss Eagle Rock's mission to help veteran families heal their wounds together.

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“Jacob was my best friend. I carried him.”

In this year’s Memorial Day episode, we speak with a Gold Star mother and brother about Lance Corporal Jacob Levy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011. They tell us about how 9/11 stirred an obsession in eleven-year-old Jacob, how the Lumbee Tribe honors all veterans, some of the difficulties Gold Star families go through after losing someone, and the different ways they now go about preserving, not only Jacob's memory, but all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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In this Quick Hit episode, we speak with Ms. Mallory Crabtree whose father, SFC Daniel Crabtree, was killed in Iraq when she was barely a year old. She tells us about some of the hardships she faced growing up without her dad, the things her family did to preserve his memory for her, the largest Star Wars collection in Ohio, and a little advice for other Gold Star children.

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