web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:43:35 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Vietnam” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/vietnam Tue, 29 Oct 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 237: Be Unstoppable with former Navy SEAL Alden Mills https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/237 8b7b3693-e4b0-47c9-896c-32a1d9f30619 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 237 Be Unstoppable with former Navy SEAL Alden Mills full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:02:31 no Scary Bad Halloween Dad Jokes THE INTERVIEW Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills finds joy in helping people do more than they originally thought possible. So he’s on a mission to help 100 million people be unstoppable and go after their goals. He talks about staying connected to your military identity, embracing discomfort as a stepping stone toward growth and overcoming self-doubt to accomplish goals. SCUTTLEBUTT Vietnam's lifesaving 'Dustoff' Medevac Crews to get Congressional Gold Medal Duke linemen go extra mile to restore power to Asheville VA Hospital after Helene Reddit Rabbit-hole: Base hotel horror stories. Special Guest: Alden Mills. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, dad Jokes, Navy SEAL, Naval Academy, military transition, unlock your potential, force multiplier, entrepreneur, fitness, sacrifice, leadership, goal-setting, hurricane helene, hurricane milton, congressional gold medal, dustoff pilot, vietnam, Scary Bad Halloween Dad Jokes

THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills finds joy in helping people do more than they originally thought possible. So he’s on a mission to help 100 million people be unstoppable and go after their goals.

He talks about staying connected to your military identity, embracing discomfort as a stepping stone toward growth and overcoming self-doubt to accomplish goals.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Vietnam's lifesaving 'Dustoff' Medevac Crews to get Congressional Gold Medal

Duke linemen go extra mile to restore power to Asheville VA Hospital after Helene

Reddit Rabbit-hole: Base hotel horror stories.

Special Guest: Alden Mills.

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THE INTERVIEW
Former Navy SEAL Alden Mills finds joy in helping people do more than they originally thought possible. So he’s on a mission to help 100 million people be unstoppable and go after their goals.

He talks about staying connected to your military identity, embracing discomfort as a stepping stone toward growth and overcoming self-doubt to accomplish goals.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Vietnam's lifesaving 'Dustoff' Medevac Crews to get Congressional Gold Medal

Duke linemen go extra mile to restore power to Asheville VA Hospital after Helene

Reddit Rabbit-hole: Base hotel horror stories.

Special Guest: Alden Mills.

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]]> Episode 214: Tango Alpha Lima: DPAA Director Kelly McKeague https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/214 d1f336a5-f580-49f5-9977-d7818ff60f99 Tue, 21 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 214 Tango Alpha Lima: DPAA Director Kelly McKeague full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:07:02 no HONOR & REMEMBRANCE How you can be a part of Poppy Day THE INTERVIEW Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation. He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing. SCUTTLEBUTT POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient The story of Taps Special Guest: Kelly McKeague. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, allies, poppy, poppyday, WWI, DPAA, POW/MIA, repatriation, missing in action, pilot, generational grieving, honor, remembrance, loss, WWII, Korean War, North Korea, Vietnam, GWOT, Chosin Reservoir, DMZ, humanitarian effort, closure, never leave a fallen warrior behind, MOH, Medal of Honor, forensic sciences, archeologist, anthropologist, historian, photographer, medics, excavation, DNA, gold star families, military honor burial, Legion Riders, cold war, Russian prison, KIA, spy plane, Guadalcanal, funeral, Taps HONOR & REMEMBRANCE
How you can be a part of Poppy Day

THE INTERVIEW
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation.

He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing.

SCUTTLEBUTT
POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War
The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient
The story of Taps

Special Guest: Kelly McKeague.

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How you can be a part of Poppy Day

THE INTERVIEW
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Director Kelly McKeague talks about DPAA’s mission to provide the fullest possible accounting of our missing personnel to their families and to the nation.

He shares details of the complicated work that can take decades, the dedicated teams who work to recover and identify remains and how they are motivated by the emotional stories of the families of the missing.

SCUTTLEBUTT
POW-MIA servicemembers from the Cold War
The only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient
The story of Taps

Special Guest: Kelly McKeague.

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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 .

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]]> Episode 142: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/142 ec58f599-3e09-4155-91f8-37f62d1dd213 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 142 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam War Silver Star recipient and author Dennis Hoy full 4 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. 1:00:13 no IN THE NEWS We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir. RAPID FIRE Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen Big year for American Legion blood donations Special Guest: Dennis Hoy. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, influencer, comedian, draft, American Legion Auxiliary, military spouse, baseball, college, GI Bill, Vietnam, Vietnam War, author, memoir, soldier, infantry, silver star, transition, professional bass fishing, transition, deployment, Eastern New Mexico University, Medal of Honor, Bob Hope, LBJ, 1st Air Cavalry, letters home, SkillCraft pen, NIB, blood drive, blood donation, Red Cross IN THE NEWS
We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

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We welcome former guest, comedian and military spouse Ashley Gutermuth, as the new co-host of the podcast, and get to know her a little better.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Silver Star recipient Dennis Hoy, who served in the U.S. Army infantry during the Vietnam War, is our guest. His memoir, “Letters from Vietnam” is based on the letters he wrote home to his new bride and his parents in 1966 and 67. He shares stories from his book and tells us how he was inspired to write his memoir.

RAPID FIRE
Singing the praises of the Skilcraft pen
Big year for American Legion blood donations

Special Guest: Dennis Hoy.

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]]> Episode 125: Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/125 a2430f07-36c2-49b7-acb1-25866d36b64b Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 125 Tango Alpha Lima: March for the 22 co-founders Liz Hartman and Adin Colón 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. 43:40 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón. Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community. RAPID FIRE Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, education, Florida, teachers, teaching certificate, service, community, leadership, Akron Zips, March for 22, suicide awareness walk, ruck march, 100 Miles for Hope, Be The One, mental wellness, stigma, veterans helping veterans, community helping veterans, OIF, OEF, Vietnam, Sebastian Junger, veteran town hall, recruiting, legiontown, walking, fitness IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón.

Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.

RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty

Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.

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Jeff and Ashley kick things off discussing the Task & Purpose article that breaks down why Florida's plan to recruit uncertified veterans to become teachers is a stupid idea.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Our guests this week are New Bern, N.C. Post 539 commander and Marine Corps veteran Liz Hartman, and fellow Post 539 member, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Bronze Star recipient Adin Colón.

Liz and Adin are co-founders of March for the 22, an event that helps raise awareness and help end veteran suicide. The pair talk about how they started the event, as well as how their small post does big things within their community.

RAPID FIRE
Legion member inspired by 100 Miles for Hope walks more than 2,200 miles
Navy promises ‘life-altering $115,000’ in bonuses to lure veterans back to active duty

Special Guests: Adin Colón and Liz Hartman.

Links:

]]> Episode 98: Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/98 b6ecfc35-589e-473c-9241-80377803b3f6 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 98 Tango Alpha Lima: "Jungle Combat" with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle 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. 53:48 no IN THE NEWS CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly.  RAPID FIRE Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody. Special Guest: John Astle. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, ruck march, Boston Marathon, SVA, Jared Lyon, Rod Rodriguez, 100 Miles for Hope, GWOT Memorial, Washington DC, Vietnam, Tet Offensive, Reserves, helicopter, Marine One, John Ripley, Annapolis, Maryland, oral history, transcription, time capsule, memories, napalm, hypersonic missile, Ukrainian Let it Go girl, Ukraine, Taliban IN THE NEWS
CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 

RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.

Special Guest: John Astle.

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CV makes a guest appearance, and he and Ashley get excited for 100 Miles for Hope and the Boston Tough Ruck.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Jeff and Ashley spend time with retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John "Ace" Astle, talking about his new book, "Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot’s Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969," as well as a lifetime of expereiences that included his service in the military - including a tour in Vietnam and a tour as a Marine One Presidential helicopter pilot, law enforcement, and the Maryland General Assembly. 

RAPID FIRE
Russia's alleged use of hypersonic missile in combat
Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let it Go' in a bomb shelter sings Ukranian national anthem at a charity concert in Poland
Taliban cancels higher education for girls - to the surprise of nobody.

Special Guest: John Astle.

Links:

]]> Episode 66: Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam...Through My Lens with guest Stu Richel https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/66 0330b59f-fa6d-437f-a912-134618faab62 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:45:00 -0400 The American Legion 66 Tango Alpha Lima: Vietnam...Through My Lens with guest Stu Richel 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. 45:25 no Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York. A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.” military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, photography, creative, playwright, Jane Fonda, lawyer, actor, playwright, San Jose, Vietnam, combat photographer, 1st Infantry Division, New York, Greenwich Village, Memorial Day, Father Devine, Silver Star, VA, vaccine Team Tango chats with Stu Richel, a U.S. Army combat journalist with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, who came home to work as an actor and playwright in California and New York.

A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.”

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A refreshingly unabashed Stu shares stories of his experiences, as well as treats the hosts to an excerpt performance from his one-man play, “Vietnam...Through My Lens.”

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]]> Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part II https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/9b 844454e1-361b-45bb-bad2-a8b81f9f32a6 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion full 1 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. 1:11:21 no Legionnaires with connections in both police and black communities, Autrey James, Hugh Crooks and Sean Powers, continue their frank, honest and intriguing discussion with our podcast co-hosts about racial disparity and law enforcement. Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers. american legion, black, blm, california, commentary, community, community service, lapd, military, mst, new york, non-profit, nypd, police, post-9/11, racism, rodney king, topical, veteran, veterans service, vietnam, women Legionnaires with connections in both police and black communities, Autrey James, Hugh Crooks and Sean Powers, continue their frank, honest and intriguing discussion with our podcast co-hosts about racial disparity and law enforcement.

Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers.

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Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers.

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]]> Episode 9: Tango Alpha Lima: Race and Law Enforcement - Part I https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/9a 8763f68a-1a33-47ff-bce6-fa8f7d3839d0 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 The American Legion full 1 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. 47:18 no Legionnaires with connections in both police and black communities, Autrey James, Hugh Crooks and Sean Powers, join our podcast co-hosts for a frank, honest and intriguing discussion about racial disparity, law enforcement, the war on drugs and more. Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, vietnam, new york, rodney king, lapd, nypd, california, blm, police, black, women, mst, racism, Legionnaires with connections in both police and black communities, Autrey James, Hugh Crooks and Sean Powers, join our podcast co-hosts for a frank, honest and intriguing discussion about racial disparity, law enforcement, the war on drugs and more.

Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers.

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Special Guests: Autrey James, Hugh Crooks Jr., and Sean Powers.

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