web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:40:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Baseball” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/baseball Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima en-us episodic A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion The American Legion Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima no veterans, military service, The American Legion, community, transition, PTSD, service members, careers, military life, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force National Guard, Reserves, DoD, defense, national security, veterans service organizations, VA benefits The American Legion hsoria@legion.org Episode 277: From the battlefield to the Grand Ole Opry with Scotty Hasting https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/277 4b10921f-3729-43ed-8523-c0653d6771bb Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 277 From the battlefield to the Grand Ole Opry with Scotty Hasting full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:02:08 no "Wayspring Wanderer" launches on Amazon. THE INTERVIEW Scotty Hasting is an Army combat veteran turned singer/songwriter who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Hasting, who received the Purple Heart, was shot 10 times at once in Afghanistan. Hasting has opened for artists including Dave Grohl, Jelly Roll, Parmalee and Tanya Tucker - and will be appearing at the American Legion National Convention in Tampa. On this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast, Hasting discusses his time in the military, music career and more. SCUTTLEBUTT Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What’s the worst MRE you’ve ever ate? Future destroyer to be named after Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter Bravo Zulu to American Legion Riders from Ernest A. Love Post 6 in Prescott, Ariz. Special Guest: Scotty Hasting. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, author, new book, baseball, music, musician, country music, 1st Infantry, Big Red One, Afghanistan, Kandahar Province, purple heart, combat injury, scars, Sturgis, PTSD, therapy, Nashville, Grand Ole Opry, mental health, Reddit, MRE, Tabasco, Medal of Honor, navy ship, Independence Day, Bravo Zulu, Legion Riders, fly fishing, therapy, mental health "Wayspring Wanderer" launches on Amazon.

THE INTERVIEW
Scotty Hasting is an Army combat veteran turned singer/songwriter who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Hasting, who received the Purple Heart, was shot 10 times at once in Afghanistan. Hasting has opened for artists including Dave Grohl, Jelly Roll, Parmalee and Tanya Tucker - and will be appearing at the American Legion National Convention in Tampa.

On this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast, Hasting discusses his time in the military, music career and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What’s the worst MRE you’ve ever ate?

Future destroyer to be named after Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter

Bravo Zulu to American Legion Riders from Ernest A. Love Post 6 in Prescott, Ariz.

Special Guest: Scotty Hasting.

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THE INTERVIEW
Scotty Hasting is an Army combat veteran turned singer/songwriter who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Hasting, who received the Purple Heart, was shot 10 times at once in Afghanistan. Hasting has opened for artists including Dave Grohl, Jelly Roll, Parmalee and Tanya Tucker - and will be appearing at the American Legion National Convention in Tampa.

On this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast, Hasting discusses his time in the military, music career and more.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: What’s the worst MRE you’ve ever ate?

Future destroyer to be named after Medal of Honor recipient, Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter

Bravo Zulu to American Legion Riders from Ernest A. Love Post 6 in Prescott, Ariz.

Special Guest: Scotty Hasting.

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]]> Episode 246: Former POW leads with honor https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/246 f79e95f4-2561-4cdd-97c4-f47e9190cb80 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 246 Former POW leads with honor full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:13:29 no Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Col. Lee Ellis, who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, talks about leadership and team building lessons he learned during his five years as a prisoner of war, as well as throughout his military service and his 25 years as a leadership coach. SCUTTLEBUTT Now is the time to plan for the 100th Anniversary of American Legion Baseball NASA Scientists Accidentally Find Nuclear Fever Dream in Arctic Snow Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire Special Guest: Col. Lee Ellis. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, baseball, Centennial, 100th Anniversary, Project Iceworm, toxic waste, global warming, Arctic, Cold War, Greenland, Marine, romance, Vietnam War, POW, prisoner of war, Hanoi Hilton, SEAR school, flight school, resilience, Laos, Ho Chi Mihn Trail, F4 Phantom, purpose, Geneva Convention, torture, relationships, humility, vulnerability, confidence, leadership, coaching Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Col. Lee Ellis, who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, talks about leadership and team building lessons he learned during his five years as a prisoner of war, as well as throughout his military service and his 25 years as a leadership coach.

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Now is the time to plan for the 100th Anniversary of American Legion Baseball

NASA Scientists Accidentally Find Nuclear Fever Dream in Arctic Snow

Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire

Special Guest: Col. Lee Ellis.

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]]> Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Col. Lee Ellis, who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, talks about leadership and team building lessons he learned during his five years as a prisoner of war, as well as throughout his military service and his 25 years as a leadership coach.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Now is the time to plan for the 100th Anniversary of American Legion Baseball

NASA Scientists Accidentally Find Nuclear Fever Dream in Arctic Snow

Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire

Special Guest: Col. Lee Ellis.

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]]> Episode 151: Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/151 fc4ed4d7-0a06-4db9-9c36-62fe4c88693e Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 151 Tango Alpha Lima: National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:02:15 no IN THE NEWS How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. American Legion virtual training with Veterans Yoga Project helps members learn about the physical and mental health benefits of yoga THIS WEEK'S GUEST National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy leads the mission to inspire America and promote the belief that everyone is born with the potential to be extraordinary. He talks about his work to build a national museum, and the educational programs offered while the structure is being built. The retired Navy SEAL and former NASA Chief Astronaut talks about his military and space career. RAPID FIRE Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Here's How to Get a 2023 MLB.TV Military Discount National Parks jokingly warns not to 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear Special Guest: Chris Cassidy. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, anniversary, stroke, warning signs, yoga, mental health, mental wellness, fitness, be the one, TBI, physical therapy, Navy SEAL, NASA, MIT, Naval Academy, basketball referee, astronaut, space, space shuttle, international space station, Endeavor, shuttle launch, deployment, medal of honor, memorial, museum, leadership institute, courage, selfless act, NFL, character playbook, mentor, do your best, recovery, resilience, VYP, gratitude, namaste, eagle globe anchor, marvel comics, baseball, mlb, GovX, bear, national park service IN THE NEWS
How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
American Legion virtual training with Veterans Yoga Project helps members learn about the physical and mental health benefits of yoga

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy leads the mission to inspire America and promote the belief that everyone is born with the potential to be extraordinary. He talks about his work to build a national museum, and the educational programs offered while the structure is being built.

The retired Navy SEAL and former NASA Chief Astronaut talks about his military and space career.

RAPID FIRE
Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Here's How to Get a 2023 MLB.TV Military Discount
National Parks jokingly warns not to 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear

Special Guest: Chris Cassidy.

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How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
American Legion virtual training with Veterans Yoga Project helps members learn about the physical and mental health benefits of yoga

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation CEO Chris Cassidy leads the mission to inspire America and promote the belief that everyone is born with the potential to be extraordinary. He talks about his work to build a national museum, and the educational programs offered while the structure is being built.

The retired Navy SEAL and former NASA Chief Astronaut talks about his military and space career.

RAPID FIRE
Jon Bernthal Returning as the Punisher for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Here's How to Get a 2023 MLB.TV Military Discount
National Parks jokingly warns not to 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear

Special Guest: Chris Cassidy.

Links:

]]> Episode 142: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/142 ec58f599-3e09-4155-91f8-37f62d1dd213 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 142 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:00:13 no IN THE NEWS We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir. RAPID FIRE Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen Big year for American Legion blood donations Special Guest: Dennis Hoy. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, influencer, comedian, draft, American Legion Auxiliary, military spouse, baseball, college, GI Bill, Vietnam, Vietnam War, author, memoir, soldier, infantry, silver star, transition, professional bass fishing, transition, deployment, Eastern New Mexico University, Medal of Honor, Bob Hope, LBJ, 1st Air Cavalry, letters home, SkillCraft pen, NIB, blood drive, blood donation, Red Cross IN THE NEWS
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

Links:

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We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

Links:

]]> Episode 131: Tango Alpha Lima: Former MLB pitcher and American Legion Baseball Alumni Steve Woodard https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/131 60ca3bcf-6aaa-4440-8a7f-689073722d31 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 131 Tango Alpha Lima: Former MLB pitcher and American Legion Baseball Alumni Steve Woodard full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 53:24 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley get into the 'spirit' of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU. RAPID FIRE Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say Share your ‘Be the One’ story SHOUT-OUT To Veterans in Media & Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary "Wildcat." Special Guest: Steve Woodard. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Halloween, candy corn, fall, spooky, ghost story, haunted MLB, Alabama, baseball, Roger Clemens, Orel Hersheiser, Milwaukee Brewers, David Ortiz, hot dog, Dodger Dog, American Legion Baseball, ESPN, team effort, Troy Post 70, Idaho Bandits, travel baseball, ALWS, American Legion World Series, Shelby, drug-smuggling, narcotics, burn pit registry, toxic exposure, VA, Be The One, Legiontown, stigma, mental wellness, Georgia, Wildcat, Prime Video, documentary IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley get into the 'spirit' of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU.

RAPID FIRE
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
Share your ‘Be the One’ story

SHOUT-OUT
To Veterans in Media & Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary "Wildcat."

Special Guest: Steve Woodard.

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Jeff and Ashley get into the 'spirit' of Halloween with a run-down of some American Legion post hauntings.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Former MLB Pitcher Steve Woodard, an American Legion Baseball Alumni who played for Post 52 in Hartselle, Ala., talks about his own baseball career, how American Legion Baseball influenced his path to the majors, and his experience as a color commentator during the broadcasts of The American Legion World Series on ESPN3 and ESPNU.

RAPID FIRE
Coast Guard seizes $29M of narcotics in Gulf of Oman
Burn pit registry is failing to help track vet illnesses, experts say
Share your ‘Be the One’ story

SHOUT-OUT
To Veterans in Media & Entertainment for the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary "Wildcat."

Special Guest: Steve Woodard.

Links:

]]> Episode 75: Tango Alpha Lima: The Pink Tax, Marines and vaccines, and military AWOL weapons problems https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/75 cd837ac6-69d7-4e61-84ad-2c3879acd75a Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 75 Tango Alpha Lima: The Pink Tax, Marines and vaccines, and military AWOL weapons problems full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 41:56 no Ashley educates the guys about the “Pink Tax” on uniforms for military women, and the FATIGUES Act that proposes and end to the disparity. Jeff shares the latest chapter in the continuing saga of vaccines for members of the military: Marines facing consequences for vaccine refusals. CV still can't figure out why the military can't keep track of their weapons, and neither can Congress, who is imposing new rules to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives. RAPID FIRE VA hiring spree to tackle an expected surge in backlogged benefits claims Special Honor Flight trips honor service of women and Black veterans American Legion Baseball Alums featured in MLB World Series DOL encouraging partners to expand services for transitioning veterans and spouses military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, uniforms, Pink Tax, FATIGUES Act, gender wage gap, COVID, vaccine, military weapon, Gronk, VA, disability claim, EHR, Honor Flight, baseball, Dusty Baker, Brian Snitker, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, Idaho Post 56 Bandits, World Series, ALWS, transitioning veterans, military spouses, Small Business Task Force, TAP, Post Everlasting, Department of California, Department of Virginia, Williamsburg Ashley educates the guys about the “Pink Tax” on uniforms for military women, and the FATIGUES Act that proposes and end to the disparity.

Jeff shares the latest chapter in the continuing saga of vaccines for members of the military: Marines facing consequences for vaccine refusals.

CV still can't figure out why the military can't keep track of their weapons, and neither can Congress, who is imposing new rules to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives.

RAPID FIRE
VA hiring spree to tackle an expected surge in backlogged benefits claims
Special Honor Flight trips honor service of women and Black veterans
American Legion Baseball Alums featured in MLB World Series
DOL encouraging partners to expand services for transitioning veterans and spouses

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]]> Ashley educates the guys about the “Pink Tax” on uniforms for military women, and the FATIGUES Act that proposes and end to the disparity.

Jeff shares the latest chapter in the continuing saga of vaccines for members of the military: Marines facing consequences for vaccine refusals.

CV still can't figure out why the military can't keep track of their weapons, and neither can Congress, who is imposing new rules to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives.

RAPID FIRE
VA hiring spree to tackle an expected surge in backlogged benefits claims
Special Honor Flight trips honor service of women and Black veterans
American Legion Baseball Alums featured in MLB World Series
DOL encouraging partners to expand services for transitioning veterans and spouses

Links:

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