Category Archives: military

Navy Story: Hiding In The Limelight

Posted on January 23, 2023 by freemattpodcast

Most people I knew in the Navy had a story about a RDC (drill instructor) that would torment them. Someone always had some weird saying or had some borderline silly activity they used to harangue people with. I thought it … Continue reading →

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The Irrepressible Lieutenant Nutsucking Shitwagon

Posted on December 29, 2022 by freemattpodcast

I often bemoan that there are characters in the moronic acts of our lives that seem to recycle themselves. Like a crappy supporting actor, they are reborn as something else. I wanted to talk about one of these faceless people … Continue reading →

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Mixed Martial Arts Meets International Diplomacy

Posted on December 19, 2022 by freemattpodcast

…that awful feeling…when you discover…that two sets of assholes are fighting…and you don’t have to care. I am unsure, outside of the need to enrich industries that did their due diligence in the lobbying fray, why we would need to … Continue reading →

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The Time Machine Paradox: Dimebag Darrell

Posted on December 8, 2022 by freemattpodcast

Addendum: Pantera has had a few tour dates in Mexico and a few other countries. They returned to the road after a long hiatus. Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante are filling in for the Abbott brothers. If you can catch … Continue reading →

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As The Gray Makes Its Way II: Veteran’s Day 2022

Posted on November 10, 2022 by freemattpodcast

This is the second part of my Veteran’s Day post. This was to talk about sacrifice and the departure that service brought some of us. I had been listening to En Livstid i Krig from Sabaton. (Swedish version of Lifetime … Continue reading →

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As The Gray Makes Its Way: Veteran’s Day 2022

Posted on November 10, 2022 by freemattpodcast

I technically had two separate posting for Veteran’s Day 2022. I wanted to salute two veterans that I feel that I owe more than I could give. Bruce* Bruce was accidentally roped into a bad situation that I created. I … Continue reading →

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Navy Story: Johnny Eventually Got His Gun

Posted on August 22, 2022 by freemattpodcast

Entering boot camp, I had always thought that we were going to have a bunch of training with weapons considering it is called the “Armed Forces”. I was somewhat wrong. The truth might surprise you. When I entered boot camp, … Continue reading →

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The Curse of The Long Memory and Short Temper

Posted on August 5, 2022 by freemattpodcast

One of the most beautiful things of running into people I knew in the past is that most of them had faint memories of me. They failed to remember poorly placed pranks, bad jokes, and general awkwardness. A few remember … Continue reading →

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Navy Story: Drunk Men Need Real Enemies

Posted on July 12, 2022 by freemattpodcast

One of the biggest fallacies is the inherent belief held by man civilians in that the US Navy is protecting the US against blood thirsty enemies. People have silly romantic ideas of swashbuckling fighting Barbary pirates and landing Tomahawk missiles … Continue reading →

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Bored On The 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2022 by freemattpodcast

Over twenty years ago, I remember being a part of a multi-day alcohol fueled bender for the 4th of July. I was lucky enough to not work and be in town. But I remember a few lame 4th holidays. One … Continue reading →

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