What a Hell of a Way to Dad

We're back with another news roundup with Francis. This year we're getting Nate back, making changes to the Patreon, and finding new ways to get content into your ears Sign up for the Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

In this episode, Seth Bullock decided braining a native american with a rock was enough killing for him and sends the killer of Wild Bill to the cops for prosecution. He's...a complicated man

It's the Holiday and as a present to you, here's the interview Francis did with Max from Eve6 about being a middle aged, alt rock dad

It's that special time of year where you gather around the fire with your loved ones, cozy in with some hot cocoa, and watch your favorite Christmas movie. And while a Chinese move full of propaganda about the time they beat back the US Army at Lake Changjin (The Chosin Resevoir for you America heads) isn't really a Christmas movie, the battle took place about the same time so we're gonna count it. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cheer when two tanks go head to head and one shoots the other's shell out of the air Follow KD here - https://twitter.com/War_Takes Check out the Patreon for more episodes here - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

This week on the news update we have some War Crimes News (Not the ones you're thinking of), some West Point conversation (Not the kind you're thinking of) and some Hey Dad Questions. This week's bonus episode is about Godzilla Minus One. We open our hearts to a nuclear monster - https://www.patreon.com/posts/godzilla-minus-94938921 Modern Warfare Institute winning essay - https://mwi.westpoint.edu/sustaining-the-all-volunteer-force-means-streamlining-army-recruitment/ Soldier F murder trial - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67679180

**NOTE: We are aware Francis' audio is a bit wonky in the first 15 seconds. It's evened out after that** This week Francis is joined by Dusty from the band Vision Video. He is also known for having a great TikTok presence as your favorite goth dad. We discuss our times in war, the military to goth band pipeline, and how there's more weird Soldiers in the Army than you think. Keep up with Vision Video for tour dates and music here - https://visionvideoband.com/ Check out you favorite Goth Dad (and more!) on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@visionvideoband You have until Friday the 15th to get order in and have them arrive before Christmas! (But the shop is always open) - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop If you like what you hear, you can get more episodes on our Patreon. Five dollars a month gets you access to seven years of bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

Army news has been pretty slow this week, so answer dad questions from the discord. Don't worry, we're all in this together Discord is available to all Patreon members at every level. Sign up and get access - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie This is the final week for orders to arrive before Christmas, so get them in by Friday - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop

This week Francis is discussing an app to rate your favorite barracks, how half of the US would suggest the military to someone they love (hate), and Armed Forces Brewing Company being denied a location due to them being complete dicks If you like this, find more on our bonus feed. Five dollars gets you seven years of back content - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Hots and Cots app - https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2023/10/05/stuck-in-shoddy-barracks-soldiers-made-an-app-to-review-them/ Recommending the military - https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2023/11/30/half-of-us-would-recommend-military-service-to-loved-ones-report-says/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_at Armed Forces Brewing - https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/12/04/military-themed-brewery-sparks-fight-in-virginia-military-city/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_at

This week Francis is joined by Tom Novelly from Military.com. We discuss getting stoned in the military, secret airplanes we all know about, and whoopsies with nuclear capable devices Read Tom's stories here - https://www.military.com/author/thoma... Follow Tom on the X bird app - https://twitter.com/TomNovelly If you like this and need more, we have bonus episodes, interviews, and other content on the patreon. Five dollars a month gets you access to seven years of bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie

*This episode is being reuploaded* This week Francis wrestles with an article about VA benefits from The Hill, watches First Blood, and goes over the most important part of body armor: The Groin Flap If you like the show you can get more on our Patreon. Five dollars a month gets you access to seven years of bonus episodes - https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie How Runaway disability compensation is straining Veterans Affairs - https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4304058-how-runaway-disability-compensation-is-straining-veterans-affairs/ Space Force officers earns Ranger tab - https://www.stripes.com/branches/space_force/2023-10-16/space-force-guardian-army-ranger-tab-11725891.html Life on the Mississippi by Rinker Buck - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Mississippi-Epic-American-Adventure/dp/1501106376