Episodes

  • Episode 263: How to protect your identity with ID.me founder Blake Hall - Tango Alpha Lima

    Episode 263: How to protect your identity with ID.me founder Blake Hall - Tango Alpha Lima
    May 13 2025
    Constitutional fun facts in honor of The American Legion National Oratorical Competition Finals THE INTERVIEW Army combat veteran Blake Hall created his company to protect veterans from identity theft. Veterans are more than 80% likely to have their identity stolen than other Americans. Learn how ID.me prevents fraud in this week’s episode. SCUTTLEBUTT A salute Ronin – the hero rat who set a Guinness World Record for detecting landmines Legionnaires supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina Special Guest: Blake Hall.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 262: Tango Alpha Lima: Patriotism in our National Parks with Chris Marvin

    Episode 262: Tango Alpha Lima: Patriotism in our National Parks with Chris Marvin
    May 6 2025
    Veterans, fourth-graders get special access to National Parks THE INTERVIEW Army combat veteran Chris Marvin has found his passion and purpose in America’s national parks. In 2020, Marvin established the Park-to-Park Tour project to help share national parks with his children as a way to demonstrate the purpose and legacy of his own military service. He believes strongly that patriotism is exhibited through the enjoyment and protection of national parks and public lands. SCUTTLEBUTT Air Force warns airmen, veterans of foreign intelligence recruitment ploy Celebrating 140 years of Coca-Cola Special Guest: Chris Marvin.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 261: Tango Alpha Lima: From a dark place to healing others – HeroFront podcast host Josh White

    Episode 261: Tango Alpha Lima: From a dark place to healing others – HeroFront podcast host Josh White
    Apr 29 2025
    Operation Frequent Wind: Remembering the end of the Vietnam War THE INTERVIEW Air Force veteran Josh White hosts the award-winning podcast Hero Front, which focuses on mental health awareness and resiliency. Josh shares inspiring stories of veterans, authors, entrepreneurs, business leaders and other heroes. The storytelling podcast emerged from White’s 20-year military career in the U.S. Air Force in maintenance, medical and military funeral honors. SCUTTLEBUTT If Hooters goes out of business, dining off base will never be the same Not just for Veterans: Medical breakthroughs that began at VA Special Guest: Josh White.
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    57 mins
  • Episode 260: Tango Alpha Lima: Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin

    Episode 260: Tango Alpha Lima: Supporting other veterans in crisis with Vic Martin
    Apr 22 2025
    American Legion Family Day THE INTERVIEW Navy veteran Vic Martin struggled after suffering a brain injury, receiving mental health diagnoses and being medically retired. After hitting bottom and attempting suicide, Martin now dedicates his life to helping others find their purpose and the mental health care they need. SCUTTLEBUTT World Autism Awareness month: Neurodivergent Veterans Florida American Legion Riders gearing up for massive Boots on the Ground Poker Run Military nicknames - usually born of our less-than-heroic moments Special Guest: Vic Martin.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 259: Tango Alpha Lima: Hank Donigan - Brain cancer survivor running 500th marathon

    Episode 259: Tango Alpha Lima: Hank Donigan - Brain cancer survivor running 500th marathon
    Apr 15 2025
    Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan has survived brain cancer and coped with severe PTSD. He has transformed personal adversity into extraordinary achievement. On Monday, April 21, Donigan will complete his 500th marathon at the 2025 Boston Marathon, a testament to his resilience and dedication. SCUTTLEBUTT How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games Special Guest: Hank Donigan.
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    1 hr
  • Episode 258: Tango Alpha Lima: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes - From paratrooper to award-winning movie director

    Episode 258: Tango Alpha Lima: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes - From paratrooper to award-winning movie director
    Apr 8 2025
    Remembering the anniversary of the fall of Baghdad THE INTERVIEW Kyle Hausmann-Stokes won the 2024 South by Southwest Audience Award for his directorial debut of the feature film "My Dead Friend Zoe," which he also co-wrote and produced. The film is a creative take on the post-war experience and a tribute to veterans of all generations. Hausmann-Stokes, who served as a paratrooper with the Army in Iraq, talks about the film, his military experience and how he helped co-found an organization for military veterans in the entertainment industry, Veterans in Media & Television, in the basement of American Legion Post 43 in Hollywood. SCUTTLEBUTT Veterans in Agritherapy - Celebrating Community Gardens week DOD commits $9.8 million to study psychedelics for active-duty troops Special Guest: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 257: Tango Alpha Lima: Leadership lessons in the military with Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Yarnall

    Episode 257: Tango Alpha Lima: Leadership lessons in the military with Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Yarnall
    Apr 1 2025
    April is American Legion Children & Youth Month THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons. SCUTTLEBUTT Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 256: Tango Alpha Lima: Identifying veteran transition gaps with SVA VP of Research Abby Kinch

    Episode 256: Tango Alpha Lima: Identifying veteran transition gaps with SVA VP of Research Abby Kinch
    Mar 25 2025
    National Medal of Honor Day THE INTERVIEW Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey. SCUTTLEBUTT The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman Special Guest: Abby Kinch.
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    1 hr and 15 mins