web01.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:45:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Marathon” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/marathon Tue, 15 Jul 2025 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 272: Living the punk life with former sailor John Joseph - Tango Alpha Lima https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/272 c8c2a6c9-fcd6-42e2-b71a-39aedd3098d2 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 272 Living the punk life with former sailor John Joseph - Tango Alpha Lima full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:10:07 no Remembering Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Stony Point THE INTERVIEW Former Cro-Mags and Bad Brains singer John Joseph emerged from an abusive childhood in a foster home to serve in the Navy and then forge his punk rock career. Joseph rose through the ranks, along with others in the early 1980s scene including Henry Rollins, the Beastie Boys and others to become a successful singer. Now he inspires others as a vegan triathlete. SCUTTLEBUTT Reddit Rabbit Hole: Best posters seen during a triathalon Army bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels American airmen in Japan test AI tool to streamline flight scheduling Special Guest: John Joseph. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, history, revolutionary war, Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne, battle of Stony Point Reddit Rabbit Hole, ultra-marathon, marathon, friction, Silicon Valley, Skynet, AI, technology, punk rock, vegan, alcoholism, drug addiction, abuse, foster care, Rastafarian, scared straight, self-medication, rehab, incarceration, Ironman Remembering Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Stony Point

THE INTERVIEW
Former Cro-Mags and Bad Brains singer John Joseph emerged from an abusive childhood in a foster home to serve in the Navy and then forge his punk rock career. Joseph rose through the ranks, along with others in the early 1980s scene including Henry Rollins, the Beastie Boys and others to become a successful singer. Now he inspires others as a vegan triathlete.

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Reddit Rabbit Hole: Best posters seen during a triathalon

Army bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels

American airmen in Japan test AI tool to streamline flight scheduling

Special Guest: John Joseph.

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THE INTERVIEW
Former Cro-Mags and Bad Brains singer John Joseph emerged from an abusive childhood in a foster home to serve in the Navy and then forge his punk rock career. Joseph rose through the ranks, along with others in the early 1980s scene including Henry Rollins, the Beastie Boys and others to become a successful singer. Now he inspires others as a vegan triathlete.

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Reddit Rabbit Hole: Best posters seen during a triathalon

Army bringing in big tech executives as lieutenant colonels

American airmen in Japan test AI tool to streamline flight scheduling

Special Guest: John Joseph.

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]]> Episode 259: Brain cancer survivor runs 500th marathon at Boston Marathon https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/259 8585de61-ab70-4cf2-9470-0ee257ead69d Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 259 Brain cancer survivor runs 500th marathon at Boston Marathon full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:47 no Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan has survived brain cancer and coped with severe PTSD. He has transformed personal adversity into extraordinary achievement. On Monday, April 21, Donigan will complete his 500th marathon at the 2025 Boston Marathon, a testament to his resilience and dedication. SCUTTLEBUTT How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games Special Guest: Hank Donigan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, taxes, currency, Mel Brooks, WWII, Gaming, Call of Duty, stinky, runner, Marine Corps, marathon, semper fi, Boston Marathon, leadership, Beirut, Lebanon, Grenada, resilience, therapy, PTSD, mental wellness, be the one, suicide, VA research, cancer survivor, brain tumor, brain surgery, stress management Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan has survived brain cancer and coped with severe PTSD. He has transformed personal adversity into extraordinary achievement. On Monday, April 21, Donigan will complete his 500th marathon at the 2025 Boston Marathon, a testament to his resilience and dedication.

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How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II

The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games

Special Guest: Hank Donigan.

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How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II

The worst military smells for Sony to add to its video games

Special Guest: Hank Donigan.

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]]> Episode 212: Tango Alpha Lima: Air Force EOD veteran and endurance athlete Adam Popp https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/212 58dafcea-b773-40ef-a806-a97caa7d7dd7 Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 212 Tango Alpha Lima: Air Force EOD veteran and endurance athlete Adam Popp full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:07:42 no NEWS FROM LEGIONTOWN Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor THE INTERVIEW In 2007, while serving as an Air Force EOD team leader in Afghanistan, Adam Popp was injured in a blast that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation of his right leg. During a decade of recovery and training, Adam has trained to become an elite athlete and a certified peer-mentor trainer who helps other amputees and individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal goals. He joins the podcast to talk about his service, his recovery, and his search for a solemate. THE SCUTTLEBUTT The truth covered in sarcasm – exploring Redditors take on U.S. Army plans to restructure and slash force by 5% in preparation to fight future wars Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army - New York's Katz Delicatessen still fulfilling a their WWII-era tradition. Special Guest: Adam Popp. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Golf, Arnold Palmer, macrame, EOD, Air Force, combat veteran, Baghdad, Iraq, explosives, remains recovery, 9/11, deployment, IED, op tempo, transition, The Hurt Locker, cumulative blast, invisible wounds, recovery, running, elite athlete, marathon, ultra-marathon, post-traumatic growth, mental health, resilience, motivation, social media, mental health, mentorship, opportunities, force reductions, Katz Deli, pez, care packages, NEWS FROM LEGIONTOWN
Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor

THE INTERVIEW
In 2007, while serving as an Air Force EOD team leader in Afghanistan, Adam Popp was injured in a blast that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation of his right leg. During a decade of recovery and training, Adam has trained to become an elite athlete and a certified peer-mentor trainer who helps other amputees and individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal goals. He joins the podcast to talk about his service, his recovery, and his search for a solemate.

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The truth covered in sarcasm – exploring Redditors take on U.S. Army plans to restructure and slash force by 5% in preparation to fight future wars

Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army - New York's Katz Delicatessen still fulfilling a their WWII-era tradition.

Special Guest: Adam Popp.

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Remembrance of those who died - and survived - Pearl Harbor

THE INTERVIEW
In 2007, while serving as an Air Force EOD team leader in Afghanistan, Adam Popp was injured in a blast that resulted in an above-the-knee amputation of his right leg. During a decade of recovery and training, Adam has trained to become an elite athlete and a certified peer-mentor trainer who helps other amputees and individuals with disabilities to successfully pursue athletic and other personal goals. He joins the podcast to talk about his service, his recovery, and his search for a solemate.

THE SCUTTLEBUTT
The truth covered in sarcasm – exploring Redditors take on U.S. Army plans to restructure and slash force by 5% in preparation to fight future wars

Send a Salami to your Boy in the Army - New York's Katz Delicatessen still fulfilling a their WWII-era tradition.

Special Guest: Adam Popp.

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]]> Episode 91117: Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USMC Veteran and Paralympic Athlete Rob Jones https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/91117 33c444a9-6654-43b8-93da-845e8d0f6610 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 91117 Tango Alpha Lima remembers 9/11 with USMC Veteran and Paralympic Athlete Rob Jones full 911 The American Legion Bonus Tango Alpha Lima podcast episodes from The American Legion in honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 24:50 no In 2010, while deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve combat engineer, Rob Jones stepped on an IED and became a double above-knee amputee. Rob shares his inspirational journey of recovery and resilience that he hopes will help others heal and thrive. Special Guest: Rob Jones. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Virginia Tech, Combat Engineer, Bethesda, rehabilitation, recovery, Paralympics, rowing, marathon, Dan Cnossen, Peleliu In 2010, while deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve combat engineer, Rob Jones stepped on an IED and became a double above-knee amputee.

Rob shares his inspirational journey of recovery and resilience that he hopes will help others heal and thrive.

Special Guest: Rob Jones.

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Rob shares his inspirational journey of recovery and resilience that he hopes will help others heal and thrive.

Special Guest: Rob Jones.

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