web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:11:32 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Motorcycle” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/motorcycle Tue, 14 May 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 213: Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/213 ef02c3a8-2847-4590-bd77-c4f5da4692b0 Tue, 14 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 213 Tango Alpha Lima: 2024 Miss America - U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:03:25 no LEARN ABOUT THE LEGION American Legion Riders and the value of "Wind Therapy" THE INTERVIEW Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America. Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list. SCUTTLEBUTT Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission Special Guest: Madison Marsh. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Back Street Boys, tetris, wind therapy, Bosnia, motorcycle, American Legion Riders, space camp, astronaut, pilot, pageants, pageant life, integrity, character, taekwondo, AFITS, role model, military recruiting, pancreatic cancer, cancer research, aviation, check ride, competition, bookworm, thrillers, fantasy book, tbr, non-profit, GI Bill, chaplain, SCOTUS, college education, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Richard Starr Act, NFL, long snapper, Horn of Africa, Djbouti, Yemen, Vietnam War, spy, Laos, MIA, DPAA, DNA LEARN ABOUT THE LEGION
American Legion Riders and the value of "Wind Therapy"

THE INTERVIEW
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America.

Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits
New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission

Special Guest: Madison Marsh.

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American Legion Riders and the value of "Wind Therapy"

THE INTERVIEW
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh is quite accomplished, obtaining her pilot’s license at age 16, receiving a black belt in taekwondo, earning a degree in astrophysics and completing a NASA internship.  Marsh is also the first active-duty military officer to be crowned Miss America.

Marsh joins the podcast this week to talk about her motivation to join the military as a way to fulfill her childhood dream to become an astronaut, her support for pancreatic cancer research in memory of her mother, and what books are at the top of her reading list.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits
New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona leads dual life as NFL player and Navy Reservist
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War spy mission

Special Guest: Madison Marsh.

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]]> Episode 162: Tango Alpha Lima: The “Generosity Culture” with entrepreneur April Shprintz https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/162 364120b3-899f-4ca5-bd47-2b4081e25028 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 162 Tango Alpha Lima: The “Generosity Culture” with entrepreneur April Shprintz full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:02:26 no IN THE NEWS A new report released by the Department of the Navy raises concerns about SEALS candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get through BUD/S. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Air Force veteran April Shprintz uses the principles of The Generosity Culture®, to take failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scale million-dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year and helps new start-ups begin closing $100K deals in less than a month. April talks about the importance of pouring resources back into the people who are part of a company, and shares insight about how the same concept can apply to recruiting new members to a non-profit organization. RAPID FIRE “Be The One” days launched June 1 Get new gear and get registered for 2023 Legacy Run Army Vet goes viral after he details his VA experience on social media Special Guest: April Shprintz. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, SEAL, BUD/S, performance enhancing drugs, entrepreneur, business accelerator, generosity culture, scaling up business, membership, evangelist, empowerment, mindset, motivation, don king, giving back, be the one, mental health, mental wellness, suicide prevention, Legacy Run, motorcycle, Legacy Scholarship, social media, tik tok, VA care, movie critic IN THE NEWS
A new report released by the Department of the Navy raises concerns about SEALS candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get through BUD/S.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran April Shprintz uses the principles of The Generosity Culture®, to take failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scale million-dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year and helps new start-ups begin closing $100K deals in less than a month.

April talks about the importance of pouring resources back into the people who are part of a company, and shares insight about how the same concept can apply to recruiting new members to a non-profit organization.

RAPID FIRE
“Be The One” days launched June 1
Get new gear and get registered for 2023 Legacy Run
Army Vet goes viral after he details his VA experience on social media

Special Guest: April Shprintz.

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A new report released by the Department of the Navy raises concerns about SEALS candidates using performance-enhancing drugs to get through BUD/S.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Air Force veteran April Shprintz uses the principles of The Generosity Culture®, to take failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scale million-dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year and helps new start-ups begin closing $100K deals in less than a month.

April talks about the importance of pouring resources back into the people who are part of a company, and shares insight about how the same concept can apply to recruiting new members to a non-profit organization.

RAPID FIRE
“Be The One” days launched June 1
Get new gear and get registered for 2023 Legacy Run
Army Vet goes viral after he details his VA experience on social media

Special Guest: April Shprintz.

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]]> Episode 158: Tango Alpha Lima: "War Journal" author Jim Sisco https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/158 6040d9ed-b3b3-4463-9201-bf1bc3240b7d Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 158 Tango Alpha Lima: "War Journal" author Jim Sisco full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 51:44 no IN THE NEWS Amazon lands rights to J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell Imax documentary 'Blue Angels' THIS WEEK'S GUEST Combat-tested leader and seasoned executive James Sisco had a distinguished, 23-year military career as a reconnaissance Marine and Naval Intelligence Officer. He shares some of the military experiences that led him to penning his best-selling book, “The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm.” RAPID FIRE Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas" Registration now live for 2023 American Legion Legacy Run Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge Special Guest: Jim Sisco. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Blue Angels, documentary, Amazon Prime, Imax, Thunderbirds, EGA, Desert Storm, author, Saddam Hussein, Kuwait, mini-series, veteran suicide, walking, fitness, health, Texas A&M, Be The One, veteran suicide, Legion College, Legacy Run, motorcycle, immigration, migrants, border patrol, troop deployment, IN THE NEWS
Amazon lands rights to J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell Imax documentary 'Blue Angels'

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Combat-tested leader and seasoned executive James Sisco had a distinguished, 23-year military career as a reconnaissance Marine and Naval Intelligence Officer. He shares some of the military experiences that led him to penning his best-selling book, “The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm.”

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas"
Registration now live for 2023 American Legion Legacy Run
Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge

Special Guest: Jim Sisco.

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Amazon lands rights to J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell Imax documentary 'Blue Angels'

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Combat-tested leader and seasoned executive James Sisco had a distinguished, 23-year military career as a reconnaissance Marine and Naval Intelligence Officer. He shares some of the military experiences that led him to penning his best-selling book, “The War Journal: A Young Marine’s Discovery of Critical Life Lessons from Desert Storm.”

RAPID FIRE
Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas"
Registration now live for 2023 American Legion Legacy Run
Biden to send 1,500 troops to border ahead of expected migrant surge

Special Guest: Jim Sisco.

Links:

]]> Episode 71: Tango Alpha Lima: Guardians Uniforms, Afghanistan (Again!) and Wind Therapy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/71 4fa8290a-12f8-4405-86ba-1b12dd72a083 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 71 Tango Alpha Lima: Guardians Uniforms, Afghanistan (Again!) and Wind Therapy 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. 43:56 no Jeff gets pumped about U.S. Space Force Guardians newly unveiled dress uniforms. CV reluctantly brings us yet another story about Afghanistan as two of the military’s highest-ranking generals telling lawmakers that they did not support the full withdrawal this year. Ashley shares a story from The American Legion Magazine about the benefits of Wind Therapy. RAPID FIRE Marine Lieutenant Colonel who demanded Afghanistan accountability thrown in brig. Remains of Medal of Honor recipient Rev. Emil Kapaun returned to Kansas 70 years after his death in North Korean POW Camp. Navy veteran with broken-down scooter becomes TikTok star is flooded with generosity. Lawmaker on a mission to compel Pentagon to take UFOs seriously. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, INDYCAR, Chip Ganassi, Space Force, Joey Tribiani, Friends, smell the fart acting, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, Galaxy Quest, Guardians, Afghanistan, Al Qaeda, ISIS, wind therapy, PTSD, suicide prevention, mental health, motorcycle, wellness, Motorcycle Relief Project, Andre, Warrior’s Road, equine therapy, Idaho 4 wheelers, Boulder Crest, Fr Kapaun, Medal of Honor, Korean War, POW-MIA, repatriation, catholic saint, TikTok, @PatrioticKenny, UFO, #thetruthisoutthere, Rep. Ruben Gallego, Ancient Aliens Jeff gets pumped about U.S. Space Force Guardians newly unveiled dress uniforms.

CV reluctantly brings us yet another story about Afghanistan as two of the military’s highest-ranking generals telling lawmakers that they did not support the full withdrawal this year.

Ashley shares a story from The American Legion Magazine about the benefits of Wind Therapy.

RAPID FIRE
Marine Lieutenant Colonel who demanded Afghanistan accountability thrown in brig.
Remains of Medal of Honor recipient Rev. Emil Kapaun returned to Kansas 70 years after his death in North Korean POW Camp.
Navy veteran with broken-down scooter becomes TikTok star is flooded with generosity.
Lawmaker on a mission to compel Pentagon to take UFOs seriously.

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CV reluctantly brings us yet another story about Afghanistan as two of the military’s highest-ranking generals telling lawmakers that they did not support the full withdrawal this year.

Ashley shares a story from The American Legion Magazine about the benefits of Wind Therapy.

RAPID FIRE
Marine Lieutenant Colonel who demanded Afghanistan accountability thrown in brig.
Remains of Medal of Honor recipient Rev. Emil Kapaun returned to Kansas 70 years after his death in North Korean POW Camp.
Navy veteran with broken-down scooter becomes TikTok star is flooded with generosity.
Lawmaker on a mission to compel Pentagon to take UFOs seriously.

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]]> Episode 64: Tango Alpha Lima: Gold Star Ride with guest Anthony Price https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/64 1aa72088-a683-4af1-a1cd-2745a14b3c5a Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 64 Tango Alpha Lima: Gold Star Ride with guest Anthony Price 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. 39:28 no Team Tango visits with Anthony Price, Executive Director of the Gold Star Ride Foundation. They learn about the non-profit organization and the cross-country motorcycle rides where they bring comfort and assistance to Gold Star families. Special Guest: Anthony Price. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Gold Star family, motorcycle, American Legion Riders, assistance, family support, Ozarks, wind therapy, roads crooked and steep, Allegheny Mountains, Black Hills, Spearfish Canyon, Minnesota, KIA, next of kin, Agent Orange, Iron Butt Association Team Tango visits with Anthony Price, Executive Director of the Gold Star Ride Foundation.

They learn about the non-profit organization and the cross-country motorcycle rides where they bring comfort and assistance to Gold Star families.

Special Guest: Anthony Price.

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They learn about the non-profit organization and the cross-country motorcycle rides where they bring comfort and assistance to Gold Star families.

Special Guest: Anthony Price.

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]]> Episode 54: Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/54 4af2f683-c551-4f97-932d-4e84717c7113 Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 54 Tango Alpha Lima: No Parking at the Pentagon, shift in DoD debate over combating sexual assault and more trouble over Taiwan 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. 35:34 no Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C. Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults. CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II. Rapid Fire Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’ military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, talma, The American Legion Media Alliance, rolling thunder, rolling to remember, pentagon, motorcycle, American Legion Riders, honor & remembrance, pow/mia, mst, sexual assault policy, Gen. Milley, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Taiwan, ANZAC, China, Russia, Olympics, John Stefanowicz, Greco-Roman wrestler, Col Ralph Puckett, Korea, Rangers, mentorship, Ranger Hall of Fame, Rick and Morty, Pickle Rick, Britney Spears, South Park, PNC Dave Rehbein, Lou Gehrig Disease, Post 341 in Cicero, IN, Team RWB Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C.

Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults.

CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.

Rapid Fire
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’

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]]> Jeff Daly laments the loss of parking privledges at the Pentagon for the Annual Memorial Day 'Rolling to Remember' motorcycle event in Washington D.C.

Ashley shares news that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley has indicated he is open to considering proposed changes to military rules that dictate who oversees the prosecution of military sexual assaults.

CV sounds the alert as China and the United States face a growing likelihood of conflict over the status of Taiwan, which current and former officials fear could lead to upheaval unseen since World War II.

Rapid Fire
Marine Corp charging troops leave for COVID-19 quarantine
U.S Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz is ready to be an Olympian
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’ in apparent nod to ‘Rick and Morty’

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