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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!They're back! Was it the Alien and the Amputee, or the Amputee and the Alien? Who even cares anymore? At least you know it'll be anything but sane or safe. Enjoy. Connect with Nick: His podcast, YouTube, & Twitter. Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Support the show

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!We know that none of you asked for it, but you're unfortunately stuck suffering alongside solo Captain Hermes this week. Seems life has been a little bit of a bully as of late, but thankfully we're no strangers to a few sadness sprinkles garnishing this show dear listeners. The sun always rises eventually, shows the way out of the valley, if only just in the nick of time. Until next time friends, cheers. Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Support the show

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Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Stephen Camelio to the scuttlebutt. Stephen is a screenwriter, storyteller, and content creator whose most recent project, Mending the Line – a story about a Marine embracing fly fishing to help him through post-traumatic growth – was the #1 movie on Netflix back in 2024. We interviewed the director of that film, Joshua Caldwell, back in Episode 82. Please go back and check it out. Stephen comes to us on the cusp of another project, a story about Col John Ripley and his actions at the Dong Ha Bridge, based on the book, The Easter Offensive. With Col Ripley being posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in back in June and The Easter Offensive having been on the Commandant's Professional Reading List, it was great to get a perspective on this legendary Marine from a storyteller who hasn't been drinking the Marine Corps Kool-Aid his whole life. It was also interesting to hear about his background and how he became attracted to featuring Marine characters in his stories. Enjoy! The post #254: Characters, Storytelling, and Col John Ripley with Stephen Camelio first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Stephen Camelio to the scuttlebutt. Stephen is a screenwriter, storyteller, and content creator whose most recent project, Mending the Line – a story about a Marine embracing fly fishing to help him through post-traumatic growth – was the #1 movie on Netflix back in 2024. We interviewed the director of that film, Joshua Caldwell, back in Episode 82. Please go back and check it out. Stephen comes to us on the cusp of another project, a story about Col John Ripley and his actions at the Dong Ha Bridge, based on the book, The Easter Offensive. With Col Ripley being posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in back in June and The Easter Offensive having been on the Commandant's Professional Reading List, it was great to get a perspective on this legendary Marine from a storyteller who hasn't been drinking the Marine Corps Kool-Aid his whole life. It was also interesting to hear about his background and how he became attracted to featuring Marine characters in his stories. Enjoy! The post #254: Characters, Storytelling, and Col John Ripley with Stephen Camelio first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

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Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Robert Newman to the scuttlebutt. Robert is a retired Marine and author of the book, Guerillas in the Mist. As you will hear, he definitely gives the Dos Equis guy a run for his money on being the most interesting man alive. Joining the Marine Corps in the 70s, he started as a mortarman but quickly moved over to Recon. From there, he ended up in Germany in 1983, working for the Beirut Casualty Assistance Office. He then developed the curriculum for the small boat over-the-horizon amphibious raid package, eventually moving on to become one of the first Marine SERE instructors at the Navy SERE School in Maine. As you can surmise from the title of his book, he now works and advises in the world of counterinsurgency, appearing on multiple news outlets and publications. Robert talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, shares some anecdotes from his amazing career, and gives us an analysis on the Iran conflict. This was recorded back in early June, so the landscape in the Middle East is much different than it was back then, so where we got it right…ish and where we got it wrong. It'll be a fun little game of To Quagmire or Not to Quagmire. Enjoy! The post #253: Guerillas in the Mist with Robert Newman first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Robert Newman to the scuttlebutt. Robert is a retired Marine and author of the book, Guerillas in the Mist. As you will hear, he definitely gives the Dos Equis guy a run for his money on being the most interesting man alive. Joining the Marine Corps in the 70s, he started as a mortarman but quickly moved over to Recon. From there, he ended up in Germany in 1983, working for the Beirut Casualty Assistance Office. He then developed the curriculum for the small boat over-the-horizon amphibious raid package, eventually moving on to become one of the first Marine SERE instructors at the Navy SERE School in Maine. As you can surmise from the title of his book, he now works and advises in the world of counterinsurgency, appearing on multiple news outlets and publications. Robert talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, shares some anecdotes from his amazing career, and gives us an analysis on the Iran conflict. This was recorded back in early June, so the landscape in the Middle East is much different than it was back then, so where we got it right…ish and where we got it wrong. It'll be a fun little game of To Quagmire or Not to Quagmire. Enjoy! The post #253: Guerillas in the Mist with Robert Newman first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

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Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we bring you another installment of World of Wargaming with Alex Buck. Alex is a major in the Canadian Armed Forces and an advocate for the benefits of wargaming. Alex talks to us about how he came to be in the armed forces, what it was like to be a Canadian in America during September 11th, his deployment experiences and some of the similarities and differences between Canadian and US militaries, and how he was introduced to wargaming, and what it is about wargaming that is so important for militaries to be doing. He's also a self-professed professional fun seeker, so it was…fun…to hear what that entails. It was really cool to talk to a member of a key allied nation's military and to get perspectives from outside the American lens. As advertised, talking with Alex was a lot of fun, and it was great to learn more about one of our most trusted and committed allies. Enjoy! linkedin.com/in/alexjbuck instagram.com/rcrbuck linktr.ee/rcrbuck The post #252: World of Wargaming with Maj Alex Buck, Canadian Armed Forces first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we bring you another installment of World of Wargaming with Alex Buck. Alex is a major in the Canadian Armed Forces and an advocate for the benefits of wargaming. Alex talks to us about how he came to be in the armed forces, what it was like to be a Canadian in America during September 11th, his deployment experiences and some of the similarities and differences between Canadian and US militaries, and how he was introduced to wargaming, and what it is about wargaming that is so important for militaries to be doing. He's also a self-professed professional fun seeker, so it was…fun…to hear what that entails. It was really cool to talk to a member of a key allied nation's military and to get perspectives from outside the American lens. As advertised, talking with Alex was a lot of fun, and it was great to learn more about one of our most trusted and committed allies. Enjoy! linkedin.com/in/alexjbuck instagram.com/rcrbuck linktr.ee/rcrbuck The post #252: World of Wargaming with Maj Alex Buck, Canadian Armed Forces first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Word of the impending arrival of the Laconians has spread around Mason's Haven and the locals have opinions of their former Martian comrades. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipice: linktr.ee/abraxasprecipic Abraxas' Precipice GameMaster: John Bultena linktr.ee/onlyplaywizards Abraxas' Precipice players are: Donna Prior (they/them) as Myrtle Cooper linktr.ee/Danicia Michael C. Hsiung (he/him) as Gorman the Squid instagram.com/michaelchsiung Scott Mitchell (he/him) as Zyne Barleaux instagram.com/smitchell22 Cal Garrett (they/them) as Frankie Walker linktr.ee/calgarrett

Send us Fan MailWhat's the Scuttlebutt Podcast – Episode 228: Conserving the Legacy of the Greatest GenerationThis week, Don, Dennis, and Roger sit down to introduce an exciting new nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of America's Greatest Generation: COGG – Conservators of the Greatest Generation.Founded by Dennis, Jeff, and Roger, COGG was created with a clear mission—to help preserve, protect, and promote the history, artifacts, stories, and legacy of those who served during World War II. In this episode, the team explains how the organization came to be, what inspired its creation, and the goals they hope to accomplish in the years ahead.The conversation explores COGG's mission and vision, including plans to work alongside museums, private collectors, historical organizations, preservation groups, living historians, event organizers, and historic sites to ensure that the sacrifices and stories of the Greatest Generation are never forgotten. They also discuss the importance of responsible artifact stewardship, historical education, and building partnerships that strengthen the WWII history community.Whether you're a collector, museum volunteer, reenactor, educator, historian, or simply someone passionate about preserving history, this episode provides an inside look at what COGG is all about, why it was formed, and how it hopes to make a lasting impact on the preservation of World War II history.Join us as we take a closer look at the future of historical preservation and the people working to safeguard the legacy of the Greatest Generation for generations to come.Support the show

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Timothy Gick to the scuttlebutt. Tim is the founder of the company Not A Very Good Teacher and the creator of the memory adaptation game, Mission Match. Tim is also a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Reserve, so the concept of developing military-friendly educational games for kids is something that hits close to home. Also, back in Episode 247, our gaming experts did a review of Mission Match, so please go back and give that a listen. Today, Tim talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, some of the projects he worked on in his civilian life and how they influenced  the foundation of Not a Very Good Teacher, what Mission Match is and what he's trying to do with the game, and what he has planned for the future. We just fed off his passion, and as a father, it was great to spend time with someone who is so immersed in the development of children and our future generations. Enjoy! www.notaverygoodteacher.com The post #251: Timothy Gick is Not A Very Good Teacher first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome Timothy Gick to the scuttlebutt. Tim is the founder of the company Not A Very Good Teacher and the creator of the memory adaptation game, Mission Match. Tim is also a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Reserve, so the concept of developing military-friendly educational games for kids is something that hits close to home. Also, back in Episode 247, our gaming experts did a review of Mission Match, so please go back and give that a listen. Today, Tim talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, some of the projects he worked on in his civilian life and how they influenced  the foundation of Not a Very Good Teacher, what Mission Match is and what he's trying to do with the game, and what he has planned for the future. We just fed off his passion, and as a father, it was great to spend time with someone who is so immersed in the development of children and our future generations. Enjoy! www.notaverygoodteacher.com The post #251: Timothy Gick is Not A Very Good Teacher first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!GREAT NEWS EVERYONE... or not so great... hahaNonetheless! We're back and better-ish than ever. Even better still though, we are joined once again by our friend Shai... and knock on wood, there's no audio issues from the boys in post. Only way to know for sure though, download and press play! ENJOY!Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Shai: twitter Support the show

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Nothing else needs to be said here... EXCEPT Happy Independence Day to the greatest country on this beautiful blue planet of ours! Here's to "Merica and all the oversized helpings that she has to offer the world. We'll see you next year!Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Nick: His podcast, YouTube, & Twitter. Support the show

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Although it's been a little while for you dear Casuals, it's not because we've taken the time off. Here's some of what you missed in the mean time and plenty more than you ever signed up for. ENJOY!Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Connect with Nick: His podcast, YouTube, & Twitter. Support the show

Welcome to episode 237! Tommy and his first mate, Lena, have been planning some new things, new beginnings, and on this new episode, we are going to give you all the scuttlebutt!  The Cruise Dudes Podcast will be coming soon to you from California to Florida, coast to coast!  With eight cruise ports and over twenty cruise lines that sail from Florida, we will have many things to explore, discover, and share with our listeners on upcoming episodes.  And we have plans to take cruise journeys along the eastern seaboard and beyond as well. It's going to be a lot of fun! We invite you to join us on this new chapter of the podcast! Keep on Cruising and Enjoy the Show! Tommy & Scott

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Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. As you probably have deduced from the episode title, this is Episode 250. We said it when we hit 100, and then again when we hit 200, but we'll say again how honored, and quite frankly, surprised we are to be going now 250 strong. That being said, we recognize that this is not a solo endeavor. So, we want to use this episode to thank our team, the MCA leadership, our guests, and most importantly, you the listener for keeping this thing going. We are so thankful for your support cause as you know, we literally could not do this without you. This week, we're going on a little trip on the way back machine. Yes, this is a clip show, but with a twist. We've brought in the team and formed Voltron to bring you a quiz clip show. Nancy, William, and I look back out our amazing guests by quizzing each other on how much we remember of the past 5 years of Scuttlebutt. Just putting this episode together made us laugh and encouraged us with our profoundly insightful, intelligent, and hilarious guests. Hopefully this walk down memory lane is as enriching for you as it was for us to put together. We started this show with the premise that stories matter and are proud that we never strayed from it. Your stories do matter, and we are so honored that you are willing to share them with us. Semper Fidelis. The post #250: A Trip on the Way Back Machine – Some Highlights of 250 episodes of Scuttlebutt first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. As you probably have deduced from the episode title, this is Episode 250. We said it when we hit 100, and then again when we hit 200, but we'll say again how honored, and quite frankly, surprised we are to be going now 250 strong. That being said, we recognize that this is not a solo endeavor. So, we want to use this episode to thank our team, the MCA leadership, our guests, and most importantly, you the listener for keeping this thing going. We are so thankful for your support cause as you know, we literally could not do this without you. This week, we're going on a little trip on the way back machine. Yes, this is a clip show, but with a twist. We've brought in the team and formed Voltron to bring you a quiz clip show. Nancy, William, and I look back out our amazing guests by quizzing each other on how much we remember of the past 5 years of Scuttlebutt. Just putting this episode together made us laugh and encouraged us with our profoundly insightful, intelligent, and hilarious guests. Hopefully this walk down memory lane is as enriching for you as it was for us to put together. We started this show with the premise that stories matter and are proud that we never strayed from it. Your stories do matter, and we are so honored that you are willing to share them with us. Semper Fidelis. The post #250: A Trip on the Way Back Machine – Some Highlights of 250 episodes of Scuttlebutt first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

A Show for Veterans ... from Veterans .

A Show for Veterans ... from Veterans ..

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Jonathan Hackett to the scuttlebutt. Jonathan is a retired MARSOC operator, intelligence specialist and interrogator, the author of the books, Theory of Irregular War and Iran's Shadow Weapons, and is now a student at Yale Law School. He has been the expert guest on multiple news outlets, such as Al Jazeera and CBS News, so I have no idea how we were able to get him on our show, but we are so honored to have him. Jonathan talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, his journey in the special forces world and experiences as a key interrogator during the Global War on Terror, and what he is up to now. He's got some great advice for transitioning veterans and how to balance being goal-oriented and ambitious, while simultaneously slowing down and appreciating where you are. For someone so accomplished, he is remarkably humble and level-headed, which makes his insight and perspective so much more appealing. Also, we'll be taking a break for the 4th of July holiday but will be back the following week with our 250th episode. We said this back in episode 100, and then again in 200, but I'll say it again…we had no idea when we started that we would be going 250 episodes strong. We are so lucky and have all you listeners and our wonderful guest to thank. And the empty sound studio here at the MCA. But mostly you listeners and our guests. A most sincere thank you and appreciation for all your support. This is Episode 249. linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackett jonathanwhackett.com The post #249: Interrogator, Author, Lawyer with MSgt Jonathan Hackett (Ret.) first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Jonathan Hackett to the scuttlebutt. Jonathan is a retired MARSOC operator, intelligence specialist and interrogator, the author of the books, Theory of Irregular War and Iran's Shadow Weapons, and is now a student at Yale Law School. He has been the expert guest on multiple news outlets, such as Al Jazeera and CBS News, so I have no idea how we were able to get him on our show, but we are so honored to have him. Jonathan talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, his journey in the special forces world and experiences as a key interrogator during the Global War on Terror, and what he is up to now. He's got some great advice for transitioning veterans and how to balance being goal-oriented and ambitious, while simultaneously slowing down and appreciating where you are. For someone so accomplished, he is remarkably humble and level-headed, which makes his insight and perspective so much more appealing. Also, we'll be taking a break for the 4th of July holiday but will be back the following week with our 250th episode. We said this back in episode 100, and then again in 200, but I'll say it again…we had no idea when we started that we would be going 250 episodes strong. We are so lucky and have all you listeners and our wonderful guest to thank. And the empty sound studio here at the MCA. But mostly you listeners and our guests. A most sincere thank you and appreciation for all your support. This is Episode 249. linkedin.com/in/thejonathanhackett jonathanwhackett.com The post #249: Interrogator, Author, Lawyer with MSgt Jonathan Hackett (Ret.) first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

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Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome the Vice President of the Marine Corps Association Foundation, retired Col Tim Mundy, to the scuttlebutt. With Father's Day coming up this weekend, we thought it would be fun to bring someone who is the son of, and father of, a Marine. We mention in the conversation how “Hallmark holidays” are not really our bag, but having the opportunity to talk to someone like Col Mundy about the dynamics of both growing up in a Marine family and raising kids in a Marine household seemed really interesting. We've wanted to get Tim on the show for some time, so this was the perfect excuse. For those who aren't familiar with the Mundy name, Tim's dad, Gen Carl Mundy, was the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving in that role from 1991 to 1995. Before you roll your eyes, thinking of course we would interview a Commandant's kid, it was really beautiful to hear Tim's story of growing up with a father who would become Commandant, serving as an infantry officer during his dad's tenure as Commandant, and the lessons his dad imparted upon him as he became a father in uniform. This was a great opportunity to hear some of the more human sides of Marine “celebrity” and how, at the end of the day, whether you're the Commandant or a PFC, the relationship between a father and son knows no rank. Enjoy! The post #248: Son, Father, Marine with Col Tim Mundy (Ret.) first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome the Vice President of the Marine Corps Association Foundation, retired Col Tim Mundy, to the scuttlebutt. With Father's Day coming up this weekend, we thought it would be fun to bring someone who is the son of, and father of, a Marine. We mention in the conversation how “Hallmark holidays” are not really our bag, but having the opportunity to talk to someone like Col Mundy about the dynamics of both growing up in a Marine family and raising kids in a Marine household seemed really interesting. We've wanted to get Tim on the show for some time, so this was the perfect excuse. For those who aren't familiar with the Mundy name, Tim's dad, Gen Carl Mundy, was the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving in that role from 1991 to 1995. Before you roll your eyes, thinking of course we would interview a Commandant's kid, it was really beautiful to hear Tim's story of growing up with a father who would become Commandant, serving as an infantry officer during his dad's tenure as Commandant, and the lessons his dad imparted upon him as he became a father in uniform. This was a great opportunity to hear some of the more human sides of Marine “celebrity” and how, at the end of the day, whether you're the Commandant or a PFC, the relationship between a father and son knows no rank. Enjoy! The post #248: Son, Father, Marine with Col Tim Mundy (Ret.) first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Send us Fan MailWhat's the Scuttlebutt Podcast – Episode 226This week on What's the Scuttlebutt, Don and Dennis discuss how a simple idea that began with the creation of the Rooftop Oath event unexpectedly opened the door to an incredible opportunity for Dennis.Dennis shares the story of being selected to attend the United States Marine Corps Educators Workshop, an immersive week-long program hosted at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Designed for educators, community leaders, coaches, counselors, and other influential professionals, the workshop provides participants with a firsthand look at how the Marine Corps transforms civilians into Marines.Throughout the week, attendees experience many aspects of Marine Corps life, including recruit training demonstrations, physical fitness events, leadership exercises, classroom instruction, and direct interaction with Marines at various stages of their careers. The program aims to demystify military service while educating participants on Marine Corps training, career opportunities, educational benefits, and the values of honor, courage, and commitment that define the Corps.Dennis discusses how the invitation came about, what he hopes to learn from the experience, and why programs like the Educators Workshop play an important role in building understanding between the military and the communities it serves. He also shares his thoughts on representing the living history and veteran communities while gaining a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most respected military training organizations in the world.Join Don and Dennis as they explore this exciting opportunity, reflect on the connections that made it possible, and discuss what listeners can expect to hear when Dennis returns from San Diego with stories and insights from inside the Marine Corps experience.Support the show

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Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we bring you another installment of World of Wargaming with two gamers who need little introduction: Aidan and Noah Ruble. These two were kind enough to come on (under threat of much tearing of clothes and gnashing of teeth from their father) and give us their review of Not AVery Good Teacher's memory game, Mission Match. Our experts give us their review of the game, discuss the game mechanics and how it is unique from other memory games, and what they like and don't like about it. It was a lot of fun to have these two on the show and to get an assessment of a kids' game from the targeted audience: kids. They do a great job and hope it motivates you to check out Mission Match and see what Not A Very Good Teacher is all about. Enjoy! notaverygoodteacher.com The post #247: World of Wargaming review of Mission Match first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we bring you another installment of World of Wargaming with two gamers who need little introduction: Aidan and Noah Ruble. These two were kind enough to come on (under threat of much tearing of clothes and gnashing of teeth from their father) and give us their review of Not AVery Good Teacher's memory game, Mission Match. Our experts give us their review of the game, discuss the game mechanics and how it is unique from other memory games, and what they like and don't like about it. It was a lot of fun to have these two on the show and to get an assessment of a kids' game from the targeted audience: kids. They do a great job and hope it motivates you to check out Mission Match and see what Not A Very Good Teacher is all about. Enjoy! notaverygoodteacher.com The post #247: World of Wargaming review of Mission Match first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome 1stSgt Chase McGrorty-Hunter back to the scuttlebutt. Chase is a first sergeant with 11th Marines, the first winner of the Modern Day Marine Obj 1 wargaming competition (now known as the Commandant's Cup) and our guest for Episode 200. Clearly, we're fans of this Marine. Chase is here to talk to us about the Marine Corps Association's Tactical Decision Game, or TDG, Competition. This was originally Chase's idea, and as he tells it, the Marine Corps Association was the perfect place to host this competition. We talk about what a TDG is and what it is designed to do, what the competition is and who is eligible (spoiler alert: everyone!), and how a competition like this will enable the critical thinking and imagination we want to foster. This is going to be a fun competition, and we are looking forward to seeing what you all come up with. Enjoy! tdgcomp@mca-marines.org instagram.com/chase_hunter linkedin.com/in/chase-mcgrorty-hunter-2a3ba9ab The post #246: The MCA’s TDG Competition with 1stSgt Chase McGrorty-Hunter first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support. This week, we welcome 1stSgt Chase McGrorty-Hunter back to the scuttlebutt. Chase is a first sergeant with 11th Marines, the first winner of the Modern Day Marine Obj 1 wargaming competition (now known as the Commandant's Cup) and our guest for Episode 200. Clearly, we're fans of this Marine. Chase is here to talk to us about the Marine Corps Association's Tactical Decision Game, or TDG, Competition. This was originally Chase's idea, and as he tells it, the Marine Corps Association was the perfect place to host this competition. We talk about what a TDG is and what it is designed to do, what the competition is and who is eligible (spoiler alert: everyone!), and how a competition like this will enable the critical thinking and imagination we want to foster. This is going to be a fun competition, and we are looking forward to seeing what you all come up with. Enjoy! tdgcomp@mca-marines.org instagram.com/chase_hunter linkedin.com/in/chase-mcgrorty-hunter-2a3ba9ab The post #246: The MCA’s TDG Competition with 1stSgt Chase McGrorty-Hunter first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Let's give a big round for our friend, joining once again, with an entire college degree earned now too, the one and only, long lost lad from across the pond: Dom the Historian! Enjoy the random back and forth, tangent filled, laughter infused, historically inaccurate conversation from the show you've come to know and love. Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Support the show

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!What do you get when you combine an extraterrestrial visitor and a twenty-year podcast veteran with the longest running show on the internet? An extremely satisfying and entertaining mix of wild tangents and endless rabbit holes, of course! Hermes is joined by long-time podcaster Bob LeMent and they fail to leave any conversational stone unturned. We hope you enjoy!Connect with Bob: his website, podcast, Twitter, and all additional links!Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Support the show

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Terrence L. Rotering graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, retired from the United States Air Force after twenty years of service as a weapon systems officer, and then gave fifteen more years at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) before becoming a author of the ten book Chronicles Series! Terry gives readers an epic adventure of fantasy, science fiction, and spiritual warfare; following in the footsteps of giants in all three genres. Hermes sure has his work cut out for him this week; we hope you ENJOY!Connect with Terry: his website, his books, and PodMatch. Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Support the show

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Josh Bates to the scuttlebutt. Josh is a retired Marine infantry officer, podcaster, and author of the book, Baghdad Shuffle, a noir crime thriller set in the backdrop of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It goes without saying that this is a genre-bending story. Josh talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, serving with his dad, the impetus for writing a book that centers on a geopolitical murder mystery, and how his personal experiences in Iraq shaped the plot of Baghdad Shuffle. One topic Josh shares with us is his experience in getting a book “on the shelves” and the current state of publishing. It was really interesting to get his perspectives on veterans entering the literary world. Also, you can check out more of Josh on the Green Door Podcast, where veterans, innovators, and creatives share stories that bind the battlefield, intelligence, industry, innovation, and creativity. Enjoy! linkedin.com/in/josh-bates-8b08a623b doubledagger.ca/the-baghdad-shuffle instagram.com/author_josh_bates instagram.com/green_door_media The post #245: Doing the Baghdad Shuffle with LtCol Josh Bates (Ret.) first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

Hey, Scuttlebutt listeners. Thank you for joining us and your continued support. This week, we welcome Josh Bates to the scuttlebutt. Josh is a retired Marine infantry officer, podcaster, and author of the book, Baghdad Shuffle, a noir crime thriller set in the backdrop of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. It goes without saying that this is a genre-bending story. Josh talks to us about his path to the yellow footprints, serving with his dad, the impetus for writing a book that centers on a geopolitical murder mystery, and how his personal experiences in Iraq shaped the plot of Baghdad Shuffle. One topic Josh shares with us is his experience in getting a book “on the shelves” and the current state of publishing. It was really interesting to get his perspectives on veterans entering the literary world. Also, you can check out more of Josh on the Green Door Podcast, where veterans, innovators, and creatives share stories that bind the battlefield, intelligence, industry, innovation, and creativity. Enjoy! linkedin.com/in/josh-bates-8b08a623b doubledagger.ca/the-baghdad-shuffle instagram.com/author_josh_bates instagram.com/green_door_media The post #245: Doing the Baghdad Shuffle with LtCol Josh Bates (Ret.) first appeared on Marine Corps Association.

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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!The notoriously terrible two are back once again for another addition to the Alien and the Amputee series that you've grown to love on this ScuttButt radio station! Nick and Hermes cover their love of Project Hail Mary, current political campaigns, and the latest updates around ChudtheBuilder aka Dalton Eatherly... ENJOY!Connect with Nick: His podcast, YouTube, & Twitter. Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Support the show

Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Whoa, we have a live one on the line this week! Everyone put your hands together for our latest brave soul to stumble into the studio... Dan Schafer! Dan is a progressive political leader and is running for the Missouri House of Representatives, District 97. He speaks unapologetically and consistently challenges efforts to undermine voter-driven initiatives and weaken democratic institutions. Can't wait to see what shenanigans Hermes has to throw his way... ENJOY!Connect with Dan: His website, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit. Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Support the show

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Send us some Fan Mail? Yes please!Tune in once again to this hilariously regular radio station that we have now so confidently coined as "the Alien and the Amputee" super special segment... well, maybe we'll lose the special tag, regardless of how fitting it might be at times. Join Hermes and Nick as they cover this week's latest and greatest! Pit stops include a certain builder named Chud, free speech philosophies, laser beaming bomber-dolphins and oh so much more. It's sure to spice up everyone's day, and more than just ruffle if you don't stop to think about it. Nonetheless, we still hope you enjoy!Connect with Nick: His podcast, YouTube, & Twitter. Connect with Hermes: Instagram & Twitter Subscribe, rate us 5, come join in all the other fun we offer, but most of all we hope you enjoy! If you liked this, and want to hear more, give us a follow and let us know! Or maybe you just want to tell us how awful we are? Comments help the algorithm, and we love to see ‘em! And as always, don't kill the messenger. Whiskey Fund (help support our podcast habit!): PayPalOur Patreon & YouTube Support the show

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2nd hour of the G-Bag Nation: Justin Melo NFL Draft Insider for Sports Illustrated joins the Nation; CNOTE: Cowboys News of the Evening; Crusty's Corner: Latest NFL Draft Scuttlebutt full 2384 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:12:51 +0000 lS0WIrBgtYOPZyjc35GCoEP7YZQIEtXJ sports GBag Nation sports 2nd hour of the G-Bag Nation: Justin Melo NFL Draft Insider for Sports Illustrated joins the Nation; CNOTE: Cowboys News of the Evening; Crusty's Corner: Latest NFL Draft Scuttlebutt GBAG Nation sets the afternoon sports pace for Dallas-Fort Worth with an energetic, roundtable approach that speaks directly to the heart of North Texas. Featuring Gavin Dawson, Super Bowl winning scout Bryan Broaddus, Eric Chiofalo, Zach Wolchuk and Lucious Alexander, the show combines insider-level knowledge, strong debate, and the confident swagger of the Metroplex, plus plenty of laughs and the kind of friendly ribbing you'd expect from a group of best friends. Your drive home is filled with in-depth coverage of the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks and Stars. GBAG Nation also tracks college football across Texas along with the biggest national sports headlines, translating them through a distinctly local lens. The GBAG Nation has some of the best contacts in DFW. They pull back the curtain and give you information that no one else can. This is where informed analysis meets bold opinion, with humor and camaraderie that keep it fun and real. © 2026 Audacy, Inc.