Episodes
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How we continue to remember September 11
THE INTERVIEW
Marine Corps veteran, endurance athlete, adventurer and author Akshay Nanavati has a picture of a friend he lost in war on his wall and under it he wrote, “This should have been you. Earn this life."
This was the fuel to write his book, "Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness" in order to help others navigate their own suffering and turn it into nirvana, turn it into bliss.
It is also fuel for his own extreme adventuring.
In November, Nanavati will begin a 110-day, 1,700-mile solo trek across Antarctica, wher he'll ski for 10 to 12 hours a day hauling a 400-pound sled full of supplies and become the single most isolated being on the planet. He shares how he has been preparing for the grueling physical and mental challenges he will face along the way.
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VA worker errors when reviewing claims for full disability cost $100M, auditors say
Post 58 in Oklahoma using gaming to provide veterans camaraderie and support. Special Guest: Akshay Nanavati . -
Grab your cowboy hats - Stacy briefly steps out of the recording studio and Adam and Joe launch a three-week "Bro-down" of episodes.
IN THIS EPISODE
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a perfect time to be part of The American Legion Be the One mission by taking part in the online Columbia Training Protocol.
THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Tanya O’Callaghan - an Irish-born bass player who has toured, written and recorded with music legends. She’s also a passionate advocate of living a vegan lifestyle to support health and environmental concerns.
Inspired by her neighbor, Bob, a Vietnam veteran who has faced hardships and health concerns, Tanya is taking a year off from touring to make a documentary with Bob and others to show how health and wellness can positively influence the lives of veterans.
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A little-known law has forced over 120,000 veterans to return the money they got to leave the military
Army lieutenant ‘living the American dream’ after being crowned Miss USA Special Guest: Tanya O’Callaghan. -
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Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000 and lived to tell about it. While the suicide attempt broke his body, it did not break his spirit, and he has since dedicated his life to helping others overcome mental health challenges and teach them how to love the life they have.
Kevin joins host Amy Forsythe to talk about his own mental-health journey and how he turned his miraculous survival into a role of advocacy and an upcoming movie. "The Net," is a documentary named after a new initiative that prevents suicide on the bridge. Special Guest: Kevin Hines. -
In a special episode recorded live at the Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Outpost at The American Legion National Convention in New Orleans, hosts Stacy Pearsall and Adam Marr catch up with former guests and meet new friends who discuss the exciting things they are sharing with convention attendees.
Steve Burke, an Army veteran, West Point grad and Business Leader of Associations with Grouper talks about the critical need for social connection.
Kristie McNally, deputy director of the U.S. Mint shares news of the 2024 Greatest Generation commemorative coin set.
Kathryn Walker, chief executive director of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd., discusses ketamine treatments and the integration of psychedelic medicine into mainstream mental health practices.
Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, the chairman of Be the One and a member of The American Legion talks about the second annual Be the One symposium and the future of the Be the One mission.
Norka Rojas, chief of Internment Services at Arlington National Cemetery talks about the process of requesting burial at Arlington.
Lexie Millikan, executive director of Quilts of Valor talks about the community built through the act of making quilts to comfort and honor servicemembers, veterans and first responders.
Navy veteran Andre Andrews, a member of American Legion Post 283 in Los Angeles and chairman of the Department of California’s Video Game Committee talks about the future of online gaming in the American Legion.
Cullen Wright and Christina Lonigro of Advocate Healthcare give an update on their new product, Vetecare
Special thanks to Wellcare for support of our Podcast Outpost on site in New Orleans. Special Guests: Andre Andrews, Christina Lonigro, Cullen Wright, Kathryn Walker, Kristie McNally, Lexie Millikan, Norka Rojas, Steve Burke, and Waco Hoover. -
NAVSEA enters "Survey Era" - director urges employees to participate in annual survey in e-mail laced with Taylor Swift lyrics.
THE INTERVIEW
Our guest is Chase Sterling, founder of Wellbeing ThinkTank. She’s an Army veteran who has built a career working with organizations and individuals to create a culture of health and wellbeing in the workplace.
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Ret. Gen. Mark Milley: One-third of US military could be robotic by 2039
Marines reunite with their beloved service dogs
Bravo Zulu: Graham D Luhn American Legion Post 39 in Taylor, Texas helps their community keep cool Special Guest: Chase Sterling. -
CELEBRITY VETERAN: A salute to George Carlin
THE INTERVIEW
LA Stand-up comedian and Marine Corps veteran Bryson Banks talks about his comedy show, Semper Funny, and his journey from his military service to successful entertainer.
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Coffee & Chat at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo, Fla.
"A Soldier’s Journey" - WWI monument set to be unveiled in Washington DC
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Remembering the sacrifices of servicemembers on Purple Heart Day
THE INTERVIEW
Jay Glazer, Fox Sports NFL Insider, talks about his advocacy for military veterans. As a co-founder of Merging Vets & Players, Glazer helps match former combat veterans and former professional athletes to help each other through the transition into their new lives away from the battlefields and playing fields.
Glazer also talks about his book, "Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too," being a voice for those struggling with mental health, and organizing the reunion of former POW Shoshana Johnson and one of her Marine rescuers.
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Los Lunas American Legion Post makes her-story
South-by-Southwest Festival bars military and defense companies from top-level sponsorships at the 2025 music and technology event
Celebrity Veteran: ESPN founder and Air Force veteran, William "Bill" Rasmussen Special Guest: Jay Glazer. -
Celebrating the rise of the WAVES
THE INTERVIEW
Author and internationally recognized keynote speaker, retired Army Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch uses his 23 years of experience as a combat arms officer to inspire servant leadership.
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China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
VA problems lead veterans who die alone to go unclaimed
BRAVO ZULU to Merton V. Hair American Legion Post 325 in Early, Iowa for support of their local sheriff’s department Special Guest: Oakland McCulloch. -
‘A monumental step’ for LGBTQ+ rights
THE INTERVIEW
Author D. Paul Fleming shares his book “A Date With Suicide,” and discusses how to help veterans struggling with PTSD and mental health.
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VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory and Tribal governments to help understand, prevent veteran suicide
A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care
The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know Special Guest: D. Paul Fleming. -
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day with U.S. Navy Ice Cream Barge
Bravo Zulu: Post 914 in Louisville, Ill.
THE INTERVIEW
Eric Stoffers, founder of BioXcellerator joins us to talk more about the stem cell therapy we talked about in Episode 216 with Crispy Avila.
Eric takes us on a deeper dive into what this innovation can mean for the treatment of autoimmune and degenerative diseases as well as orthopedic, spine and disc, and neurological conditions.
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CNAS Report: Social Media a barrier to bringing back the draft
After dubious shootdowns, NORAD now checks with balloon hobbyist groups
After CNN report, White House bringing back program for Gold Star families to honor service members buried abroad Special Guest: Eric Stoffers. -
LEGIONTOWN
Guitars for Veterans – using the healing power of music to restore feelings of joy and purpose
THE INTERVIEW
Rick Yount, founder and executive director, Warrior Canine Connection and veteran Joe Oullette and his dog Wells, join the podcast to talk about the organization’s mission to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow veterans.
The guests also talk about WCC's legislative work surrounding the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS Act), and the healing power of a connection with a dog.
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A new documentary about a Marine veteran’s road trip with his brother that ended tragically in the Grand Canyon.
Army set to debut new rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood
Head of U.S. 2nd Fleet, demonstrated his pullup prowess during the Navy’s Fleet Week in New York City
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Reaction to the FDA advisory panel rejection of MDMA-asisted therapy for PTSD
THE INTERVIEW
Fans of the paranormal, the fantastical or the downright frightening will enjoy our visit with former Army Intelligence officer R.C. Bramhall who talks about his book, "Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained."
He shares how he came to write his book, and we discuss everything from cryptid encounters to creepy hauntings - even the story of a ghost plane pulled from the pages of The American Legion Magazine.
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Postal worker finds WWII era letters and drives hours to deliver them
Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What makes the U.S. military so powerful and effective?
Marine shielded student from grenade with his body...and survived
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Dr. Chis Frueh is a professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii who has over thirty years of professional experience working with military veterans, servicemembers, special operators, private defense contractors, and firefighters; and has conducted clinical trials, epidemiology, historical, and neuroscience research.
Dr. Frueh’s discusses his book, "Operator Syndrome" and describes the profound impact that years of extreme sacrifice have had on our military special operators and their loved ones. Special Guest: Chris Frueh. -
HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
74th Anniversary of the start of the Korean War
THE INTERVIEW
Retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith served for 25 of her 35 years in the Army while hiding her true self. On this week's episode, she shares her military journey before, during and after the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era, and how she became an advocate for LGBTQ+ and military veterans. She also addresses the struggles faced by servicemembers who were kicked out of the military during DADT, and how they can formally request an upgraded discharge.
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The deadly, unintended consequence of a documentary about Afghanistan
British teen's charity shop purchase connects Wisconsin family the brother killed in Vietnam
The Marines are taking down PowerPoint Special Guest: Gen. Tammy Smith . -
Gators on the FOD walk
An Olympic Challenge
THE INTERVIEW
Sally Roberts is an athlete, Army veteran and the founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, an organization that empower girls and women to become leaders – while participating in the sport of wrestling. On this episode, she delivers her message: “It’s OK to suffer, it’s OK to endure, it’s the lessons we learn from it.”
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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Tracking Brain Baselines
Celebrity Veteran: FedEx Founder Fred Smith Special Guest: Sally Roberts. -
BRAVO ZULU
Georgia American Legion Post enlists local resources to help homeless veteran
THE INTERVIEW
Dr. Jay Gorman, VA clinical psychologist and Education Director of the VISN 1 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, joins the podcast to discuss how VOICES Veteran Socials enhance communication and foster bonds among veterans and others in the community.
Veteran socials are veteran-led weekly community-based social events with a purpose – getting veterans of all ages and service branches in one place to support and build connection with each other. Dr. Gorman stresses the importance of social connection to combat loneliness and isolation and improve overall health.
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Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits
How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
What’s to become of the keepsakes left at Arlington Cemetery? Special Guest: Dr. Jay Gorman. -
Bravo Zulu to the American Legion Family of Arizona Post 136 for support of their community
THE INTERVIEW
Sgt. Omar Avila, is an Army veteran who survived an IED blast that resulted in burns over 75% of his body and the amputation of right leg.
Better known as "Crispy," Avila joins the podcast to talk about his story of recovery, success as a paralympic athlete and his life of service dedicated to his country and his fellow veterans.
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Toxic Exposure Screenings: Veterans Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant to Boost Health Care and Benefits
So does the Air Force have new aces now?
'Tales from the Grid Square' brings servicemembers stories of the supernatural to the masses Special Guest: Omar "Crispy" Avila. -
Our guest is Dr. Tiffany Tajiri, CEO and founder of Freedom Rhythm, PLLC and her non-profit organization, Energy in Motion.
Dr. Tiffany is an Air Force Veteran, former Army Clinic Chief, and the first American woman to publish a faith-based combat recovery book entitled, PEACE AFTER COMBAT, and she is also the wife of a retired Army combat veteran.
Her mission is to inspire people to create a life they love—by teaching them how to harness the incredible power of their mind. Special Guest: Dr. Tiffany Tajiri . -
BRAVO ZULU
Post steps up to help Sea Cadets
THE INTERVIEW
The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine Consortium of Health and Military Performance (CHAMP), is a designated DoD Center of Excellence specializing in Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization.
Deputy Director, Capt. J. Russell Linderman and Director of Operation Supplement Safety and Senior Nutrition Scientist Andrea Lindsey join the podcast to discuss how CHAMP helps to enhance Warfighter readiness through evidence-based human performance optimization knowledge, guidance, and operational support.
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'Band of Brothers' cast dropping into Normandy
INDEF DOD IDs inconvenience Air Travelers
The Army’s Future Vertical Lift Initiative Experiences a Hard Landing Special Guests: Andrea Lindsey and J. Russell Linderman. - Show more