web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:59:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Catharsis” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/catharsis Tue, 23 Jul 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 223: Tango Alpha Lima: “A Date With Suicide” author D. Paul Fleming https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/223 563a182d-97c1-44d3-a90d-13705009e196 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 223 Tango Alpha Lima: “A Date With Suicide” author D. Paul Fleming full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:11:05 no ‘A monumental step’ for LGBTQ+ rights THE INTERVIEW Author D. Paul Fleming shares his book “A Date With Suicide,” and discusses how to help veterans struggling with PTSD and mental health. THE SCUTTLEBUTT VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory and Tribal governments to help understand, prevent veteran suicide A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know Special Guest: D. Paul Fleming. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, military memoir, military story, writing therapy, author, suicide, be the one, Legion Baseball, PTSD, mental health, VA, service, catharsis, humor, storyteller, childhood trauma, audiobook, VA, alternative therapies, PACT Act, VA Dental Care ‘A monumental step’ for LGBTQ+ rights

THE INTERVIEW
Author D. Paul Fleming shares his book “A Date With Suicide,” and discusses how to help veterans struggling with PTSD and mental health.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory and Tribal governments to help understand, prevent veteran suicide

A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know

Special Guest: D. Paul Fleming.

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THE INTERVIEW
Author D. Paul Fleming shares his book “A Date With Suicide,” and discusses how to help veterans struggling with PTSD and mental health.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
VA announces $10M in new funding opportunities for state, territory and Tribal governments to help understand, prevent veteran suicide

A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Know

Special Guest: D. Paul Fleming.

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]]> Episode 211: Tango Alpha Lima: Comic artist and illustrator Stephen Russell https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/211 976daeb8-0b29-4d41-adf9-225e91770048 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 211 Tango Alpha Lima: Comic artist and illustrator Stephen Russell full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 57:11 no The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis seeks veteran stories of service. THE INTERVIEW Army Airborne infantryman turned comic book creator, Stephen Russell, aka the Salty Skipper, talks about his service, what it takes to create a comic book and writing his memoir. Russell’s book, “Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq,” is a memoir detailing his experiences and memories of his deployment in 2006-07 to the front lines in Baqubah, Iraq. SCUTTLEBUTT No American vets traveled to Iwo Jima for annual ‘reunion’ marking pivotal WWII battle Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA After Action Season 2 streaming online beginning May 6th Special Guest: Stephen Russell . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, comic books, care packages, comic strips, comics, Native American veteran, Iraq, creative process, Baqubah, Iraq, memoir, author, self-reflection, deployment, catharsis, writing therapy, storyteller, patriotism, authentic stories, WWII, Vietnam, troop surge, article 15, FOB Warhorse, Petraus, artist, illustrator, veteran-owned business, Iwo Jima, honor, remembrance, ceremony, World War II, orthopedic joints The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis seeks veteran stories of service.

THE INTERVIEW
Army Airborne infantryman turned comic book creator, Stephen Russell, aka the Salty Skipper, talks about his service, what it takes to create a comic book and writing his memoir. Russell’s book, “Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq,” is a memoir detailing his experiences and memories of his deployment in 2006-07 to the front lines in Baqubah, Iraq.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No American vets traveled to Iwo Jima for annual ‘reunion’ marking pivotal WWII battle
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
After Action Season 2 streaming online beginning May 6th

Special Guest: Stephen Russell .

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THE INTERVIEW
Army Airborne infantryman turned comic book creator, Stephen Russell, aka the Salty Skipper, talks about his service, what it takes to create a comic book and writing his memoir. Russell’s book, “Troublemakers: The Greatest Dog and Pony Show in Iraq,” is a memoir detailing his experiences and memories of his deployment in 2006-07 to the front lines in Baqubah, Iraq.

SCUTTLEBUTT
No American vets traveled to Iwo Jima for annual ‘reunion’ marking pivotal WWII battle
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
After Action Season 2 streaming online beginning May 6th

Special Guest: Stephen Russell .

Links:

]]> Episode 74: Tango Alpha Lima: "Dodgebomb" author Darin Pepple https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/74 34ab27b2-e7b0-4bf8-bbc1-78a60e4c4ef3 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 74 Tango Alpha Lima: "Dodgebomb" author Darin Pepple 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. 36:56 no Team Tango visits with U.S. Army veteran and author Darin Pepple. Pepple's debut novel, "Dodgebomb: Outside the Wire in the Second Iraq War" is a satirical work that follows a lieutenant and his platoon as they go out on patrol each day and try to stay alive. Pepple talks about some of his real life experiences as an Army Captain, how he uses these moments into the novel, and the inspiration behind bringing his work to life. Special Guest: Darin Pepple. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Iraq, writing, catharsis, inspiration, Dodgebomb, satire, Army culture, GWOT, military acronyms, excerpt, transition, Morticia Adams, Arab politics, officer rivalry, military officer, Hersey Kiss Mobile, Hollywood, David Bellavia Team Tango visits with U.S. Army veteran and author Darin Pepple.

Pepple's debut novel, "Dodgebomb: Outside the Wire in the Second Iraq War" is a satirical work that follows a lieutenant and his platoon as they go out on patrol each day and try to stay alive.

Pepple talks about some of his real life experiences as an Army Captain, how he uses these moments into the novel, and the inspiration behind bringing his work to life.

Special Guest: Darin Pepple.

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]]> Team Tango visits with U.S. Army veteran and author Darin Pepple.

Pepple's debut novel, "Dodgebomb: Outside the Wire in the Second Iraq War" is a satirical work that follows a lieutenant and his platoon as they go out on patrol each day and try to stay alive.

Pepple talks about some of his real life experiences as an Army Captain, how he uses these moments into the novel, and the inspiration behind bringing his work to life.

Special Guest: Darin Pepple.

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