web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:38:59 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Buds” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/buds Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -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 231: Meet the "Littlest" Navy SEAL https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/231 4096178c-5295-44f7-a2ca-614ba225359c Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 231 Meet the "Littlest" Navy SEAL full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:11:24 no Joe marks his “hurt-a-versary” by looking back to the day 20 years ago when he was injured while running to assist a vehicle that had been hit by an IED. THE INTERVIEW Standing at 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds, young Navy recruit David Brown was laughed at and told he'd never make it through BUDS and become a SEAL. But Brown was determined. "If there was someone telling me I couldn’t do it, then this is the job for me. I was going to be Jacques Cousteau with a shotgun.” Brown shares how he proved the doubters wrong, the story of his military and federal law enforcement careers, and his book "And Goliath" in this week's episode. SCUTTLEBUTT No matter what happens in November...there will be a military veteran serving as vice-president. Rocky, a formerly-stray rescue dog who is now a Service Dog in training, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House. The Legion "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections. Special Guest: David Brown. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, arine, IED, Interpreter, Iraq, UDT Frogmen, Navy SEAL, NCIS, author, memoir, Jacques Cousteau, BUDS, Hell Week, special agent, 007, EPA, politics, White House, Veterans issues, two-party system, voting, election, freedom, civic duty Joe marks his “hurt-a-versary” by looking back to the day 20 years ago when he was injured while running to assist a vehicle that had been hit by an IED.

THE INTERVIEW
Standing at 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds, young Navy recruit David Brown was laughed at and told he'd never make it through BUDS and become a SEAL. But Brown was determined. "If there was someone telling me I couldn’t do it, then this is the job for me. I was going to be Jacques Cousteau with a shotgun.”

Brown shares how he proved the doubters wrong, the story of his military and federal law enforcement careers, and his book "And Goliath" in this week's episode.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No matter what happens in November...there will be a military veteran serving as vice-president.

Rocky, a formerly-stray rescue dog who is now a Service Dog in training, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House.

The Legion "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections.

Special Guest: David Brown.

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THE INTERVIEW
Standing at 5'3" and weighing 110 pounds, young Navy recruit David Brown was laughed at and told he'd never make it through BUDS and become a SEAL. But Brown was determined. "If there was someone telling me I couldn’t do it, then this is the job for me. I was going to be Jacques Cousteau with a shotgun.”

Brown shares how he proved the doubters wrong, the story of his military and federal law enforcement careers, and his book "And Goliath" in this week's episode.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No matter what happens in November...there will be a military veteran serving as vice-president.

Rocky, a formerly-stray rescue dog who is now a Service Dog in training, is throwing his paws into the 2024 race to the White House.

The Legion "Get Out the Vote" program encourages all Americans to register and vote in all elections.

Special Guest: David Brown.

Links:

]]> Episode 206: Tango Alpha Lima: The Attributes founder Rich Diviney https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/206 54f21537-f1dd-43cd-89c4-61eac4c7abc1 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 206 Tango Alpha Lima: The Attributes founder Rich Diviney full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:15:32 no ASK US ANYTHING: How to find an accredited American Legion Service Officer THE INTERVIEW During his 20-plus year career, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney helped SEALs perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments. After he retired, he used some of the same tools to develop the Attributes Method and now works as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant, to train business, athletic, and military leaders.  Diviney shares how his 42 attributes can be used to improve individual and team performance. THE SCUTTLEBUTT DARPA deploying tech solution to solve military overseas voting headaches Buckets and Pockets - Navy rolls out new Uniform Policy How to name a helicopter Special Guest: Rich Diviney. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, phone etiquette, SEALs, BUDS, Hell Week, Attributes, moxie, human performance, competitiveness, special operations, strength finder, Teams, coaching, high-performing teams, trust, shared experience, voting, overseas voting, election, absentee, pockets, tiara, Native Americans, helicopter, Apache, Lakota, Chinook, Sioux, Standing Rock ASK US ANYTHING: How to find an accredited American Legion Service Officer

THE INTERVIEW
During his 20-plus year career, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney helped SEALs perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments. After he retired, he used some of the same tools to develop the Attributes Method and now works as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant, to train business, athletic, and military leaders.  Diviney shares how his 42 attributes can be used to improve individual and team performance.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
DARPA deploying tech solution to solve military overseas voting headaches
Buckets and Pockets - Navy rolls out new Uniform Policy
How to name a helicopter

Special Guest: Rich Diviney.

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THE INTERVIEW
During his 20-plus year career, retired Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney helped SEALs perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments. After he retired, he used some of the same tools to develop the Attributes Method and now works as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant, to train business, athletic, and military leaders.  Diviney shares how his 42 attributes can be used to improve individual and team performance.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
DARPA deploying tech solution to solve military overseas voting headaches
Buckets and Pockets - Navy rolls out new Uniform Policy
How to name a helicopter

Special Guest: Rich Diviney.

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]]> Episode 127: Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/127 5fb04960-86eb-453c-b414-78072c5092b1 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 127 Tango Alpha Lima: Health and Wellness with U.S. Army Veteran Jonathan Wechter 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. 1:05:40 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone". THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma. RAPID FIRE  WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Nancy Sinatra, space force, star wars, space warfare, satellite, guardians, Hiring our Heroes, National Convention, Milwaukee, transition, Rangers, health, fitness, wellness, mental health, leadership, personal trainer, PTSD, elite athlete, psychedelic therapeutics, trauma, GWOT, meditation, therapy, self-reflection, LSD, mushrooms, nature, shaman, self-care, individualized treatment, Philly Cheesesteak, legiontown, SEAL, BUDS IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

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Jeff and Ashley discuss the threats China and Russia pose to U.S. dominance in space and Jeff tries to figure out the Space Force "battle zone".

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guest Jonathan talks about his work as a personal trainer and nutritionist, competing as an elite athlete, and his advocacy for mental wellness and therapeutic use of psychedelics to recover from trauma.

RAPID FIRE
 WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Big Navy investigating SEAL basic training

Special Guest: Jonathan Wechter.

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]]> Episode 91: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91 178cd0ae-f7a3-4465-89b3-2857fbfa5406 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 91 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin 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. 29:47 no IN THE NEWS Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world. RAPID FIRE Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans Special Guest: Steve Giblin. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, sexual harassment, SEAL Team, BUDS, Assault Team, pandemic, new normal, PTSD, Americanism, Nationalism, wholesome virtues, book club, native american, inclusion, South Dakota, Facebook IN THE NEWS
Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world.

RAPID FIRE
Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale
VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans

Special Guest: Steve Giblin.

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Ashley and Jeff discuss the new White House executive order to make sexual harassment an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired Navy SEAL Steve Giblin joins the podcast to talk about his new memoir, "Walking in Mud: A Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal." He draws on his military experiences to offer wisdom and counsel others on how to cope in the post-pandemic world.

RAPID FIRE
Abandoned Air Force radar station for sale
VA tasks Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to innovate approach to serving Native American Veterans

Special Guest: Steve Giblin.

Links:

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