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This is a podcast about volunteering in a modern day civil war, civilian life, and everything in between. This is a platform for people who have risked their lives for a common good, and how to cope with the day to day afterwards. Don’t take anything too seriously with this podcast, we’re just a cou…

Grady O'Donnell


    • Sep 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 0:01


    This clip is here so I can remove the final episode of the podcast from this platform without completely deleting the account and losing them forever. We're sorry for the letdown folks.

    Episode 9: We back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 63:41


    Just getting back up to speed after a couple months off the podcast. We go over some of whats been going on since we last spoke and answer a couple questions. Follow @tactikurd and hit the link in his bio for Ghanima T-shirts!

    Episode 8: w/ special guest River Rainbow Hagg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 118:46


    In episode 8 we sit down and talk to River AKA Heval Tekoser. A former US Navy fireman and combat medic in the YPG's infamous TMU Medical unit. River is also a documentary film maker, filming shows for Discovery Channel, History Channel, Animal Planet, and more. He is the maker of the 2019 documentary 'The Volunteers' where he documented his time with the YPG's first ever medical unit during the bloody battle of Manbij. Join us as we sit back and reflect with one of Firat's closest friends from the war.

    Episode 7: with our guest John/ Heval Dijwar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 84:23


    In todays episode we talk to our dear friend John AKA Dijwar who was a part of the 223 Sniper unit during the battle of Raqqa. We couldnt possibly fit the stories these two have in to one episode so we keep this one short and sweet until next time...Join us and listen to his story and how he got there.

    Episode 6: Getting back up to speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 51:56


    Our hosts Firat and Grady discuss some of the things that have happened since our last episode. We talk about everything from the current situation with Turkey and all the rest of the players involved, to answering a few questions from instagram. We just wanted to put out a short episode to let everyone know that we are still here, and the podcast should be back to regular posting! We will also be announcing the date of the Ghanima raffle, so listen carefully and save the date! Much love everyone, thank you for your patience while the podcast has been away. Please make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, and share the podcast with your friends, it all helps.

    Episode 5: A walk down memory lane w/ our guest Jeff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 87:25


    In episode 5 we have on our very first guest Jeff to speak about his time in Syria. Jeff is a US Army vet who volunteered for the YPG in 2015...he was there with Firat in the Academy, during their first operations, and more. We are thrilled to have him on the show, and also we will have some more information about the raffle towards the end of the episode. We hope everyone enjoys, and please remember to like, subscribe, and share the podcast!

    Episode 4: Ask and you shall receive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 63:09


    In this episode we are just getting back into the swing of things after a short break. We will be answering questions submitted by listeners and catching up for a bit. We hope you enjoy, and make sure to share the podcast, and we will be back for more soon.

    Part 3: First contact

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 99:23


    In part 3 we discuss Firat's time training and preparing to head to battle against Islamic State. He tells us all about his deployment to the front line and what his unit finds inside an IS controlled city. 

    Part 2: The Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 64:21


    In this episode we continue on in our story about how Firat ended up in Syria to fight terrorism. In episode 1 we left off where Firat was just arriving at the infamous "Academy", we discuss the short couple weeks between his arrival and his insertion onto the front line.

    How it all began Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 44:23


    Introduktion of our hosts and how Firats journey started

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