web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:07:43 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Bravo Zulu” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/bravo%20zulu 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.

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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.

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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 234: How military families can fight food insecurity https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/234 2da57b38-3acd-4473-8527-481828692d10 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:15:00 -0400 The American Legion 234 How military families can fight food insecurity full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 42:01 no Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue. A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity.  SCUTTLEBUTT Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food The U.S. Navy has run out of pants Special Guest: Monica Bassett. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, networking, veteran non-profits, sasquatch, food insecurity, military families, stigma, asking for help, anonymity, junior enlisted, financial stability, food stamps, food pantry, WIC, compassion, empathy, bravo zulu, BZ, clean your plate, Navy, supply shortage, logistics Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, is a Military Food Insecurity Expert and a dedicated advocate for military families facing this issue.

A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity. 

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Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food

The U.S. Navy has run out of pants

Special Guest: Monica Bassett.

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A military spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam War veteran, Monica knows first-hand the struggle some families face when it comes to food insecurity. She shares how her own experiences influenced her commitment to helping others, and why she continues to build trust and serve others with dignity. 

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Bravo Zulu to an Arizona post who helped distribute 250,000 lbs of food

The U.S. Navy has run out of pants

Special Guest: Monica Bassett.

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]]> Episode 233: How veterans can find their passion in dance https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/233 fd6f7096-061f-4242-a21f-d63c44b50975 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 233 How veterans can find their passion in dance full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:52 no THE INTERVIEW Román Baca, Artistic Director of Exit12 Dance Company is a classically trained ballet dancer and choreographer who, in 2001, took a hiatus from dance and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served as a machine-gunner and fire-team leader in Fallujah, Iraq. Baca shares how he founded Exit 12 Dance Company to give veterans a storytelling platform through dance, theater and movement. SCUTTLEBUTT Reviewing Raygun - the breakout Olympic break dance competitor How Navy chiefs conspired to get themselves illegal warship Wi-Fi Bravo Zulu to Legion members in Canton, Ga. Special Guest: Román Baca. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, dance, ballet, choreography, Marine, Iraq, arts, art therapy, Korean War Veteran, military family, creative, joy, spirituality, hope, breakdancing, olympics, Raygun, wifi, Navy, scandal, homeless veterans, bravo zulu THE INTERVIEW
Román Baca, Artistic Director of Exit12 Dance Company is a classically trained ballet dancer and choreographer who, in 2001, took a hiatus from dance and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served as a machine-gunner and fire-team leader in Fallujah, Iraq.

Baca shares how he founded Exit 12 Dance Company to give veterans a storytelling platform through dance, theater and movement.

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Reviewing Raygun - the breakout Olympic break dance competitor
How Navy chiefs conspired to get themselves illegal warship Wi-Fi
Bravo Zulu to Legion members in Canton, Ga.

Special Guest: Román Baca.

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Román Baca, Artistic Director of Exit12 Dance Company is a classically trained ballet dancer and choreographer who, in 2001, took a hiatus from dance and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served as a machine-gunner and fire-team leader in Fallujah, Iraq.

Baca shares how he founded Exit 12 Dance Company to give veterans a storytelling platform through dance, theater and movement.

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Reviewing Raygun - the breakout Olympic break dance competitor
How Navy chiefs conspired to get themselves illegal warship Wi-Fi
Bravo Zulu to Legion members in Canton, Ga.

Special Guest: Román Baca.

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]]> Episode 222: Tango Alpha Lima: Stem Cell therapy with BioXcellerator founder Eric Stoffers https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/222 8c675341-19fc-4dde-98a9-c53c04337c6f Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 222 Tango Alpha Lima: Stem Cell therapy with BioXcellerator founder Eric Stoffers full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 47:00 no 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. SCUTTLEBUTT 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, ice cream, WWII, ice cream barge, Pacific Theatre, Be The One, community walk, suicide awareness, Bravo Zulu, Illinois, stem cell therapy, alternative medicine, entrepreneur, holistic health, white glove, concierge, selective service, military draft, mandatory service, conscription, balloon, overseas graves 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.

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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.

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]]> Episode 216: Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/216 2ee43317-8dff-4430-a009-b836222abe64 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400 The American Legion 216 Tango Alpha Lima: Wounded veteran and powerlifting champ Omar 'Crispy' Avila full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:19:48 no 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. SCUTTLEBUTT 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. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, Bravo Zulu, food pantry, community, Arizona IED, self-reflection, patience, thankfulness, forgiveness, survivor guilt, mental health, Paralympic athlete, weightlifting, world record, deadlift, bench press, powerlifting, stem cell treatment, pain management, prosthetic, TBI, family, support system, toxic exposure, PACT Act, medical screening, agent orange, burn pit, service officer, Aces, fighter jets, missile defense, UFO, paranormal, UAP 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.

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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.

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]]> Episode 207: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/207 3959ff85-b863-4ea8-b6de-d4539ab1c822 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:15:00 -0400 The American Legion 207 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:01:28 no A BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community. THE INTERVIEW After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force. Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports SCUTTLEBUTT For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help. We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity. Special Guest: Israel Del Toro. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, pranks, bravo zulu, children & youth, ROTC, youth program, MLK, ambush, air attack, TACP, military spouse, wounded warrior unit, communication, resilience, AFW2, Randolph AFB, support, adaptive sports, Invictus Games, inspirational, prosthetics, author, finding joy, stay strong, NFQ, food insecurity, SNAP, homelessness, food stamps, TFA A BRAVO ZULU to Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in San Antonio, Texas for support of youth in their community.

THE INTERVIEW
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force.

Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports

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For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help.
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity.

Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.

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THE INTERVIEW
After being severly injured while serving in Afghanistan in 2005, doctors gave Israel Del Toro a 20% chance of survival. Israel not only survived, but endured years of skin grafts, surgeries and brutal physical therapy and in 2010 became the first 100% disabled veteran to re-enlist in the Air Force.

Israel shares his incredible story of survivial and resilience, his role in the emergence of Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, the his experiences through adaptive sports

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For veterans and servicemembers facing food insecurity, there are resources available to help.
We share some resources, as well as celebrate Legion posts who are actively combating food insecurity.

Special Guest: Israel Del Toro.

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]]> Episode 203: Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/203 56976695-10e7-491b-8d09-3e567c46c16a Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 203 Tango Alpha Lima: Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:08:07 no BRAVO ZULU Host Stacy Persall welcomes her two new co-hosts, Joe Worley and Adam Marr to their first episode, which the trio kicks off with celebration of three American Legion Posts who are making big differences in their local communities. GUEST Successful hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author Chip Conley is on a quest to reframe our relationship with aging. He founded the Modern Elder Academy with a mission to foster intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder.’ Conley talks about his experience as a 'modern elder' at AirBnB, how he embraces mid-life and how these experiences led him to launch the Modern Elder Academy. THE SCUTTLEBUTT Serving in Disguise: Women who fought to fight in the Civil War Next Generation Post: Dripping Springs Texas opens new post as first phase of a reimagined veteran resource Puppy Patrol: Coast Guard inspection team rescues puppy from shipping container Special Guest: Chip Conley. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Bravo Zulu, mid-life, aging, midlife crisis, middlescence, sandwich generation, hotelier, modern elder, mentorship, wisdom, intergenerational, curiosity, editing, archetype, askhole, growth mindset, BRAVO ZULU
Host Stacy Persall welcomes her two new co-hosts, Joe Worley and Adam Marr to their first episode, which the trio kicks off with celebration of three American Legion Posts who are making big differences in their local communities.

GUEST
Successful hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author Chip Conley is on a quest to reframe our relationship with aging. He founded the Modern Elder Academy with a mission to foster intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder.’

Conley talks about his experience as a 'modern elder' at AirBnB, how he embraces mid-life and how these experiences led him to launch the Modern Elder Academy.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Serving in Disguise: Women who fought to fight in the Civil War
Next Generation Post: Dripping Springs Texas opens new post as first phase of a reimagined veteran resource
Puppy Patrol: Coast Guard inspection team rescues puppy from shipping container

Special Guest: Chip Conley.

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Host Stacy Persall welcomes her two new co-hosts, Joe Worley and Adam Marr to their first episode, which the trio kicks off with celebration of three American Legion Posts who are making big differences in their local communities.

GUEST
Successful hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author Chip Conley is on a quest to reframe our relationship with aging. He founded the Modern Elder Academy with a mission to foster intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder.’

Conley talks about his experience as a 'modern elder' at AirBnB, how he embraces mid-life and how these experiences led him to launch the Modern Elder Academy.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Serving in Disguise: Women who fought to fight in the Civil War
Next Generation Post: Dripping Springs Texas opens new post as first phase of a reimagined veteran resource
Puppy Patrol: Coast Guard inspection team rescues puppy from shipping container

Special Guest: Chip Conley.

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