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In the last-ever episode of Zero Blog 30, the squad gathers for one final formation to reflect on the journey that made this podcast so memorable. From the hilarious moments that left listeners in stitches to the heartfelt stories of service members that inspired a nation, this episode is a tribute to the legacy of the show. Chaps, Kate, and Cons revisit the milestones, from the first episode to the ones that shaped their mission of sharing military stories with authenticity, humor, and heart. They share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, their favorite guest interviews, and the moments that defined Zero Blog 30's unique voice in the podcasting world. Join the team as they sign off with gratitude to their loyal listeners, a salute to the military community, and a few tears (and laughs) along the way. It's the end of an era, but the memories live on forever.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
This week on Zero Blog 30, Kate and Chaps are diving into a wild mix of stories you don't want to miss:
In this episode of Zero Blog 30, we're breaking down some of the wildest military stories you'll hear. Here's what we cover:
In the latest episode of the *Zero Blog 30* podcast, Chaps, Kate, and Cons dive into some thought-provoking topics, all while keeping the conversation light and engaging. The trio focuses on the 2024 presidential election and the nomination for Secretary of Defense, alongside some unusual and humorous news stories that are sure to catch your attention. As they kick off the discussion about the upcoming election, Chaps emphasizes how critical it is to pay attention to the nominees for key positions, such as Secretary of Defense. With tensions rising globally, especially concerning North Korea and other nations, the importance of these roles cannot be overstated. Kate adds her thoughts on how public perception and media influence not only the elections but also the high-stakes decisions that the next administration will face. They reflect on the potential candidates and speculate on who might emerge victorious in the chaotic world of politics leading up to 2024. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when they discuss a peculiar incident involving North Korean soldiers. It seems that these soldiers have been caught watching too much adult content during operations in Ukraine. This surprising revelation leaves everyone chuckling, but it also opens up a deeper conversation about discipline, distraction, and the absurdities that can occur in military life. Cons shares his humorous take on how this could affect operational security and troop morale, while emphasizing the importance of focus in such serious situations. Next, the hosts pivot to another captivating topic—a recruit's daring escape from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego. The story highlights the challenges recruits face and the lengths some will go to in order to break free from the intense training environment. Chaps recounts his experiences in the military and reflects on what might drive someone to make such a drastic decision. The group engages in a lively debate about the pressures of basic training, with Kate reinforcing that not everyone is cut out for the rigorous demands of military life. Lastly, they touch on a quirky new book titled *Dungeon Crawler Carl*. This novel captures the imagination of readers with its unique premise that blends elements of adventure, humor, and fantasy. The hosts each share their favorite aspects of the book and how it cleverly intertwines gaming culture with storytelling, making it relatable and entertaining for fans of all ages. In conclusion, this episode of *Zero Blog 30* is a delightful mix of serious political discourse and lighter, quirky anecdotes. It showcases the hosts' unique perspectives on the current political climate, military life, and pop culture, all while keeping listeners engaged and entertained. If you're interested in the upcoming election, military anecdotes, or just looking for a good laugh, be sure to tune in to this episode—it's one you won't want to miss!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
Uncle Chaps aka Matthew Cothron is a content creator and podcaster for Barstool Sports where he hosts the military podcast Zero Blog 30. ZBT was started shortly after Chaps arrived to Barstool and has grown over the years to become one of the largest military podcasts in the country. Prior to joining Barstool, Chaps served in the Marine Corps from 2004 until he retired in 2013. He was a dog handler that deployed to Fallujah in 2007 where awarded the Purple Heart following a gunshot wound. Chaps and the rest of Zero Blog 30 are passionate about mental health care, connecting, and community. Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn PATREON: patreon.com/brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS H.V.M.N - 20% off with code BRASS20 - https://hvmn.com/pages/home Mindful Meds - 15% off with code BRASS - https://mindfulmeds.io Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com Three Horses Hat Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://threehorseshatco.com/ Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom - http://defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org The Overwatch Foundation - http://overwatchfoundationusa.org
Every week thousands of listeners check out the hilarious military podcast “Zero Blog 30,” from sports entertainment giant Barstool Sports. We talked with the show host, Marine Corps combat vet Uncle Chaps. Before podcast fame, he was Staff Sergeant Matthew Cothron (Cah-thron) We heard about his combat deployments, fierce fighting in Fallujah, Iraq and the day he was shot. Chaps also shared his personal battle to keep VA benefits and offers sage advice for all veterans seeking VA benefits. Chaps also shared a few stories from his weekly show and proves why ZB30 is one of the funniest military vet podcasts out there.Check out the Zero Blog Thirty podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zero-blog-thirty/id1151856991Contact CBS Eye on Veteransphil@connectingvets.comFollow on Twitter:@philbriggsVet @eyeonveteransSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Connor Crehan of Barstool Sports' Zero Blog 30 podcast and Brendan in Jersey join us to discuss the Black Knights' upcoming season. Follow Black Knight Nation on social media platforms Twitter @BKKnightNation Instagram @black_knight_nation YouTube BlackKnight Nation Support Black Knight Nation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DG2M2U8PS4T5Y Read Army stories and analysis at www.blackknightnation.com
Today is an EXTRA handsome episode of ZBT and we've got 5 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Sailors made a big ole stink about Walter Reid and why medical staff are saying it's where “corpsmen go to die.” Round 2: Kate's beloved Furry community is back in the news and this time, it isnt because a michigan school board thought that children were using litter boxes in the bathroom. Round 3: In a classic tale of “fuck around and find out” a woman from kansas was denied bail. Why? Well, because she led a squad of women ISIS fighters. Round 4: We are gonna Channing Your Tatum. The star of the new movie Dog joins us to talk about working with Army Rangers and the stress that came with it Round 5: Military bugs!
Marine Corps vet “Chaps” is best known as the edgy host of Barstool Sport's military podcast “Zero Blog Thirty”. Off the mic, he shared some war stories, his passion for helping vets, a past life as a preacher, and proved why this podcast host is funny as hell! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week: Captain Cons joins us from Barstool's Zero Blog 30 as we go in-depth on the big game. We talk through Cons's experience as an Army Football player, hear his take on the season, then get into the nitty gritty on this Saturday's match-ups. This is it, friends. GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!!!
Chaps served as a K9 handler in the Marine Corps and saw action in Fallujah, Iraq with 1st Recon. In this episode Chaps describes seeing combat, getting shot, and the trials (literally) and tribulations that followed, eventually leading him to starting his own blog and podcast and getting picked up by Barstool Sports. Todays Sponsor:
No Rounds today, it's just your standard "Hey who would my NFL team take in the draft if they needed military equipment or personnel?" type of show. You know. The usual.
Enjoy this Episode of “Its a Bit” presented by 10K Takes: We interview Captain Cons of Barstool Sports and Zero Blog 30, we give our second bit of the week, play two truths & a lie with weird headlines including someone who made a satellite that detects human orgasms, and we end it all with giving you our betting picks of the week thanks to our friends at the Vigit App.
00:00 intro // hk // la // lansing // jim dunn on zbt 26:49 LinkedinLit 38:41 flashback to good ol’ days 51:39 best n worst 1:00:28 mailbag links: jim dunn on zero blog thirty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AYUIKMMm0Y call in or watch live at rmyt.live| follow us on twitch.tv/rmytpod |voicemail line 269-430-3331| email rmytpod@gmail.com | IG rmythink | twitter @rmythink
The Trump family’s trip to London (03:00), Joe Biden continuing his serial plagiarism (17:00), Duncan Hunter talking openly about war crimes on the ‘Zero Blog 30’ podcast (23:30), the New York Times’s new TV show, ‘The Weekly,’ (29:00), and more. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
Jeff and KenJac from Lights Camera Barstool join the ZBT crew for a live viewing of Full Metal Jacket. Kate and Cons discuss the Singapore summit, and what would happen if a nuke hit Times Square.
On this week's episode of Zero Blog 30 we talk about a North Korean soldier who went balls to the wall in his escape attempt into South Korea, which leads to a discussion about our favorite war movie escape scenes. Lady POG Kate Mannion joins us to talk about contributing to Duffel Blog, some funny stories from her service days, and how her background in comedy came to be. All this and more on ZBT.
On this episode of Zero Blog 30, the boys welcome on Vietnam War veteran Captain Jack Higgins of the USMC. Jack, who has arguably the most awesome military name of all-time, talks about his service in Vietnam and being a leader of men. Chaps and Cons also discuss how they support the usage of, and right to own guns, as long as it is done responsibly, in the wake of some labeling the podcast MSZBT in the wake of the Las Vegas mass shooting tragedy. Cons also dedicates a Badass of the Week, and has some harsh words for a certain wannabe Instagram celebrity. All this and more on Zero Blog Thirty.
On this episode of Zero Blog 30, the boys welcome on Vietnam War veteran Captain Jack Higgins of the USMC. Jack, who has arguably the most awesome military name of all-time, talks about his service in Vietnam and being a leader of men. Chaps and Cons also discuss how they support the usage of, and right to own guns, as long as it is done responsibly, in the wake of some labeling the podcast MSZBT in the wake of the Las Vegas mass shooting tragedy. Cons also dedicates a Badass of the Week, and has some harsh words for a certain wannabe Instagram celebrity. All this and more on Zero Blog Thirty.
On this week's edition of Zero Blog 30, Chaps and Cons discuss the reaction to Pittsburgh Steelers OT Alejandro Villanueva standing for the national anthem while the rest of the team remained in the locker room. Alejandro comes on the show to talk about his journey from Afghanistan as an Army Ranger, to the gridiron as one of the premiere left tackles in the NFL. We also congratulate the first female Marine infantry officer and talk about how President Trump has made it basically impossible for Barstool to "stick to sports." All this on a SPICY edition of ZBT.
On this episode of Zero Blog 30, wait I mean Podfathers, Chaps and Clem discuss the types of toys their kids have grown up on in the wake of Toys 'R ' Us filing for bankruptcy. In the second half of the episode, Captain Cons from ZBT joins the show. The guys talk about some neonatal nurses who worked at a naval hospital that mocked brand new babies by taking dumb pictures of them and put them out on social media. Chaps, Cons, and Clem comin at ya for a ZBT/Podfathers crossover episode.
On this episode of Zero Blog 30 we celebrate ONE YEAR of being a actually good podcast. (27:09-49:14) We are joined by Staff Sergeant Ryan Jones, whose favorite hat to wear is a Green Beret. We also bring back everybody's favorite Harvard grad Young Riggsy to ask his -8 handicap having ass what golf score he would shoot in a Hurricane. All this and more in this week's episode of Zero Blog 30.
On this episode of Zero Blog 30, Uncle Chaps and Captain Cons break down how Secretary of Defense Mattis is able to reign in President Trump when Trump makes bombastic statements. Chaps is ready for the Texans to smoke his Jaguars, and Cons can't wait for some Army football. Stephanie Stradley joins the show to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and how you can help. All that and more on this edition of ZBT