Once Upon A Boot
Comedy
Once a boot always a boot right? I'm going to be talking with veterans and active duty military, telling the everyday stories of what it's like to be in the military. From enlisting, deploying, the hurry up and waiting, you name it! Ever wonder what happens during a deployment to Afghanistan, serving on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf, sitting on base, in a barracks, or the ridiculous entertainment we make for ourselves to sane!? Well you're in the right place! We also talk about the importance of mental and physical health while trying to provide connection with other veterans so they don't feel so alone, and aim to bridge the veteran civilian divide by sharing our experiences. Follow us on social media, rate, review, subscribe, and enjoy!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
Once a boot always a boot right? I'm going to be talking with veterans and active duty military, telling the everyday stories of what it's like to be in the military. From enlisting, deploying, the hurry up and waiting, you name it! Ever wonder what happens during a deployment to Afghanistan, serving on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf, sitting on base, in a barracks, or the ridiculous entertainment we make for ourselves to sane!? Well you're in the right place! We also talk about the importance of mental and physical health while trying to provide connection with other veterans so they don't feel so alone, and aim to bridge the veteran civilian divide by sharing our experiences. Follow us on social media, rate, review, subscribe, and enjoy!
Twitter:
@onceuponaboot
Language:
English
Episodes
BATTLESHIP Watch Along w/ Chris Jacob
6/9/2021
This week is a very special edition of the podcast! Former guest on the show Chris Jacob and myself watch the 2012 movie "BATTLESHIP" on HBO MAX and talk lots of shit haha. We tell lots of sea stories along the way, as well as how they got something so wrong when they literally had real life sailors at their fingertips. The link to the movie on HBO MAX is in the show notes so please watch along with us! Lets all watch LT/LCDR/CO/VBSS Captain America wannabe and his trusty sidekick...
Duration:02:16:08
Best/Worst Types of People w/ D.J. White, Mike Rineck, and Marcus Castro
5/12/2021
The fellas are back and this time we're talking all about the best/worst types of people you find on a ship (or really in the military)! Show favorites D.J., Mike, and Marcus join me once again and we really get into it! Lots of hilarious sea stories and fun characterizations of the different personalities that always seem to find their way in the military.
Who's the worst of the worst and the best of the best? Is it the smelly kid or the blue falcon? Is your favorite person the one with...
Duration:01:58:31
Caleb Versus Self w/ Caleb Dunham
5/5/2021
This week on the show I have Caleb Dunham, Army vet and the host of the podcast "Caleb Versus Self". Caleb served five years in the Army deploying twice to the middle east. We talk a lot about the human condition in the military and just how diverse everyone is. Would you still have become friends with whom you did if you had just met them anywhere else besides the military? We also get in to the human condition and how it can be both vastly positive and negative. As always, lots of fun boot...
Duration:01:22:13
Boot Tales: Ass-Puckering Edition
4/21/2021
We've all been there right? You're in trouble, DRB or Captain's Mast is looming, maybe your Division Officer is yelling at you, or the ever popular "Hey Shipmate!". This episode is all about me recapping those wonderful moments from my time in the Navy which I'm sure many of you listeners can relate to. I'll be getting in to everything from lying to MA's, "gun decking" maintenance, or finally saying "fuck it" and yelling back at your XO. Lots of fun and hope you all enjoy and laugh at my...
Duration:00:48:19
Boot Life, Aliens, and The Enduring Campaign w/ Rachelle
4/14/2021
This week I have Rachelle on the show! Rachelle is an Operation Enduring Freedom Marine Corps veteran, who currently runs the non-profit "The Enduring Campaign". We talk about how she continues to serve the veteran community after separating, as well as how you can help!
We of course talk about just how boot we all once were, including the ever popular wearing of uniform items as part of civilian attire (We've all done it). We confirm that aliens are of course real (clearly we're experts)....
Duration:00:56:26
Army Vet, Teacher, and Author w/ Jennifer Hobbs
4/7/2021
This week I have Jennifer Hobbs on the show! Jennifer served in the Army National Guard for 9 years with a deployment to Iraq. Jennifer is currently a 3rd Grade teacher, and in the process of releasing her first book! Jennifer has a unique story where she actually enlisted at 17 years old, while she was a junior in high school. Meaning, she actually was enlisted during her entire senior year (the level of cockiness I probably would've had would have been awful lol). We talk deployment tales,...
Duration:01:16:14
Open Sea Leather Co. w/ Michael Bluth
3/31/2021
Mormons, Navy Cryptology, and Leather, Oh My! What and episode this week where I have Michael Bluth; the owner and operator of Open Sea Leather Co. Mike is an 11-year Navy veteran who served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretive. Mike grew up as a Mormon, and talks about his initial mission where he found a love for Spanish, ultimately leading him to be a linguist in the Navy. Mike served across several commands, having to master both Spanish and Chinese. We get into some of the off...
Duration:01:19:44
Army Vet to Stand-Up Comic w/ Pete Stegemeyer
3/17/2021
I start this week with a small and totally subtle "fuck you" to a Fox News supporter (my views do not represent that of my guests).
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The main event, and what an episode this week ladies and gentleman! I have the hilarious and talented Pete Stegemeyer on the show; an Army veteran, pug lover, cigar enthusiast, husband and stand-up comic! We get into all the fun stuff of his Army career, talking funny bootcamp and deployment stories and the tale of getting a special forces contract only to...
Duration:01:05:27
GI Bills, Air Force Military Police, and Gaming w/ Jared Holzhaeuser
3/10/2021
The show starts this week with a bit of deep dive into the Montgomery GI Bill and how ridiculous it is.
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Also this week I have Jared Holzhaeuser, Air Force veteran on the show! Jared served 6 years in the Air Force as Military Police, deploying 4 times over the course of his career. We get into just how "boot" we both were after bootcamp and hear some fun stories from his time in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Hear some fun stories of what it was like working on bases both stateside and...
Duration:00:58:35
Hanging At A Brewery w/ Cody Crowder
3/3/2021
This week I have Cody Crowder, my buddy from my time in the Navy on the show! Cody was a Logistics Specialist who served 4 years on a destroyer, conducting two 5th fleet deployments. Cody happened to be at a brewery during the recording (hence the loud background noise), and we reminisce about the good and bad of being on a destroyer. Cody shares what it was like to be an LS on the ship, sharing his favorite and not so favorite parts of ship life. As always, we share plenty of stories and...
Duration:00:50:51
Once Upon A "Dependa":Love Edition w/ Ashley Galsband
2/17/2021
It's a special Once Upon A "Dependa":Love Edition featuring my beautiful wife Ashley! With Valentine's Day having just passed, I thought what better way to talk about love, than they ways to show love (and not to) in the military! We rank some of the best things to send and receive in a. care package, what not to do to show affection on base or in military housing, and as always some fun stories! Hope you all enjoy!
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Duration:00:42:47
Life And Times Of A Female Sailor w/ Chi Ho
2/10/2021
This week I have Chi Ho on the show! Chi served in the Navy as a Logistics Specialist aboard a Destroyer on two 5th fleet deployments. Was great catching up with her and talking all things Navy! We chat about why Chi decided to join in the first place, what it was like arriving on her first ship in the middle of a deployment, and overall what it's like being a female onboard a ship. We get into what it was like working for supply, the climate on the ship, and how political/childish things...
Duration:00:52:07
Boot 101 w/ Chad Galsband
2/4/2021
On this week's episode, join my baby brother and myself as we explore how to be as boot as possible! Hear how Chad made some very common boot mistakes, and what to do to avoid them. We talk about why Chad joined the Navy, his time as a PR, as well as the transition into civilian life. Of course, anytime with my brother and I means story time! Hope you guys enjoy the short conversation we had! Sorry for any audio problems with Chad's mic...he is a boot after all.
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Duration:00:54:43
Army Intel to Radio and Podcasting w/ Jeff Butcher
1/27/2021
This week on the show I have Jeff Butcher; Army Reserve veteran, podcast host, and Radio D.J. We talk about his time in the Army reserve during the Bosnian conflict in the 90s, including what it was like growing up in Michigan to suddenly doing Army intel in Germany. Hear about his transition out of the military working multiple jobs until he finally stumbled into the radio business. We also get in to the ins and outs of podcasting, as well as the state of affairs with COVID in the US and...
Duration:01:12:54
Boots Across the Pond w/ Ryan Walker
1/20/2021
Welcome back everyone to the official first episode of 2021! This week we have a first as the guest is Royal Air Force veteran Ryan Walker! We had a blast chatting it up about his time in the RAF, as well as the differences between the US and UK military! Ryan is a Logistics professional as well as a podcaster, which I will link down below. Ryan was a riot, and I had a great time talking with him! Enjoy boots!
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Duration:01:06:46
Saying What Needs Saying
1/7/2021
I never wanted to have to make this, but it has to be done. I am absolutely disgusted by the blatant terrorist attack on our Capitol. I think this episode really speaks for itself. If you don't want to listen, just know that if you support what happened at the capitol, if you support terrorism, DO NOT FUCKING LISTEN OR SUPPORT MY SHOW. Enjoy.
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Duration:00:21:24
See you in 2021!
12/16/2020
Just a quick thank you and update on the show these past months, as well as what 2021 has in store! Thanks to all of my guests for coming on the show and giving me something to talk about, and all the listeners keeping the show going! Have a safe and happy holidays, see you boots in 2021!
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This Is The Way w/ Earl Skjoldager
12/9/2020
Alright everyone I know what you're thinking...whoa this episode is long! Listen, I was going to split it into two parts, but we get into some more serious things in this episode, and felt that If I split it off we would have a happy-go-lucky episode, and a serious one. For the integrity of the conversation, I kept it as one. Earl and I served on my first ship together. He served 24 years in the Navy, retiring as a Chief. We talk everything from his time coming up in the Navy, his time spent...
Duration:01:30:17
Sea Stories and Trash Talk w/ Chris Jacob
12/2/2020
Everyone, I think the title really says it all. Chris and I got on the show together and it quickly turned into a shit talking/reminiscing session. This may be the most accurate representation of what it's like to chill out on the ship and bullshit. Be a fly on the wall and hear some of the ridiculous stories from some of the most colorful characters we've encountered in our Navy journey. Chris has been in the Navy over 10 years now, currently training for his new NEC where he will then go...
Duration:01:07:39
Bootcamp, Bloody Feet, Sea Stories and Beyond w/ Collin Cortez
11/25/2020
This week's show is a long one, but a good one! I got a chance to catch up with one of my oldest buddies from the Navy, and you all get to be a fly on the wall for it. I wanted to present this in it's entirety and hear the great stories. We cover Collin joining the Navy, our time in bootcamp together, Great lakes shenanigans (included bloody thighs and feet), and lots of sea stories. We also delve into powerlifting and strong man style lifting, as well as mental health upon leaving the...
Duration:01:41:31