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NEW NEWSLETTER! Sign up with your email here for a twice monthly news letter. Don't miss anything and have it delivered directly to you -eepurl.com/dhFP4n The government may have closed their doors, but we're still here. Nate and Francis discuss the current and previous government shutdowns. Then we talk about another instance of Stolen Valor, in which a Staff Sergeant faked the entirety of his career and ended up doing an Airborne jump without actually being qualified. Extended show notes - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2018/01/24/Government-Shutdown-2018-Clown-School-is-Closed The not so airborne soldier - https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/01/18/this-nco-faked-his-way-into-the-82nd-airborne-and-he-almost-got-away-with-it/ Free bonus episode this month with Lee Carter. Veteran, Democratic Socialist and elected representative in Virginia's congress. Listen for free here - www.patreon.com/posts/interview-with-16233678 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at sergeantjoker@hellofawaytodie.com or send us an anonymous question or comment to curiouscat.me/16666014 Facebook - www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

Nate and Francis talk local politics with Connor Southard (@connorsouthard). Connor spent time in the same educational program as Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, who is currently in the hot seat for not just an extramarital affair, but possible blackmail as well after allegedly taking a picture of the woman in the nude and threatening to use it against her. Then, we talk the president's "shithole countries" comment and why it's irritating to see people use an immigrant as a shining example just because they came over and joined the military. Service isn't why you should be here, the fact that you're human and trying to make a better life for yourself is. Extended show notes - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2018/01/17/Taking-aimat-charges-of-blackmail Connor's piece on his own possible crazy local politician Erik Prince - https://splinternews.com/does-wyoming-deserve-senator-erik-prince-1819512739 Follow Connor on twitter - https://twitter.com/ConnorSouthard NEW NEWSLETTER! Sign up with your email here for a twice monthly news letter. Don't miss anything and have it delivered directly to you -http://eepurl.com/dhFP4n Free bonus episode this month with Lee Carter. Veteran, Democratic Socialist and elected representative in Virginia's congress. Listen for free here - www.patreon.com/posts/interview-with-16233678 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at sergeantjoker@hellofawaytodie.com or send us an anonymous question or comment to curiouscat.me/16666014 Facebook - www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

This week, the team takes on the politicizing of those who have fallen in war, especially by complete asshole politicians like the president and noted felon and conservative troll. Dinesh D'Souza. Both decided to tweet picture of widows mourning their husbands for no reason other than scoring points with other massive assholes. Then, we talk the lifting of the transgender ban, and how it seems trans people are still being turned away. Not because of bigotry, but because of that thing we all know and love: Bureaucracy. Extended show notes - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2018/01/09/Learn-our-Names-First Alex Horton article - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2018/01/07/learn-his-name-first-trumps-tweet-politicizing-military-widows-touched-a-nerve Buzzfeed transgender Airman story - https://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/this-man-was-just-told-he-cant-enlist-in-the-military Free bonus episode this month with Lee Carter. Veteran, Democratic Socialist and elected representative in Virginia's congress. Listen for free here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/interview-with-16233678 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at sergeantjoker@hellofawaytodie.com or send us an anonymous question or comment to curiouscat.me/16666014 Facebook - www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

Nate and Francis talk aboutThe curious case of George Papadopoulos and his amazingly loud mouth after a few drinks. George managed to start the whole Russia investigation into Trump's campaign by getting shitty at the bar and shooting his mouth off. You can can read more of our thoughts here in the show notes. https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2018/01/02/Please-finish-your-mandatory-OPSEC-training-before-close-of-business We also talk about the state of Massachusetts giving veterans the opportunity to dodge prison by going to counceling. And while we think it's good to give considerations to the troops, it would be nice if we treated everyone like someone who needs help rather than just locking them up. Read up about it here - http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/12/30/veteran-cleared-domestic-violence-charges-thanks-his-military-service/ZOUniBg7kSxvdCga5G0oaK/story.html?s_campaign=bostonglobe%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at hellofawaytodie@gmail.com or send us an anonymous question or comment to curiouscat.me/16666014 You can listen to bonus episodes for for the low price of five dollars a month, as well as get in on a year of bonus content. www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

Nate and Francis discuss Stolen Valor, as explained by Alex Nichols in his latest piece for The Outline. In the last decade or two of war, it seems Conservatives think there is no greater disrespect once can do than to dress up as a troop. Even though troops steal the most valor of all. Then, we talk about the President's insane new Challenge coin, and why at a certain point in your career, you just don't care about getting them anymore. Real Alex's piece here - https://theoutline.com/post/2707/stolen-valor-videos-youtube-military-fakers Follow him here - https://twitter.com/lowenaffchen Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM one of us and we'll read it on the show. You can listen to that mailbag episode here for for the low price of five dollars a month, as well as get in on a year of bonus content. www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Have questions for our upcoming mailbag? DM us or post to curiouscat.me/16666014 Facebook - www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

Nate and Francis are joined by Juan (twitter.com/juanyfbaby) to discuss the Alabama senate race and how quickly everyone is going to forget about black women after they turned out in droves to defeat the accused pedophile by almost a whole percent. Extended Shownotes - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2017/12/19/No-one-actually-cares-about-Alabama We want your Christmas stories! We're planning a Christmas episode, so please call in and leave a voicemail about your military Christmas - (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM one of us and we'll read it on the show. You can listen to that mailbag episode here for for the low price of five dollars a month, as well as get in on a year of bonus content. www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Have questions for our upcoming mailbag? DM us or post to curiouscat.me/16666014 The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Facebook - www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

Francis got an email regarding his Everyday Carry piece about Sebastian Gorka that was somehow longer than the actual article. After having just recorded their most current mailbag episode after some beers, the two tear into the letter You can listen to that mailbag episode here for for the low price of five dollars a month, as well as get in on a year of bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Have questions for our upcoming mailbag? DM us or post to curiouscat.me/16666014 The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Facebook - www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

This week, Nate and Francis are joined by Adrian's evil twin brother Madrian to discuss Tom Cotton's love of birthday cake and hatred of Iranians. Not a subscriber? You're missing out on bonus content! Check out the latest bonus episode. Five bucks a month gives you access to mailbag episodes, interviews, and much more. Francis and Matt Christman talk about the fascist themes and weird science in Southland Tales - www.patreon.com/posts/southland-tales-15587514 Have questions for our upcoming mailbag? DM us or post to curiouscat.me/16666014 The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

this week, Francis spends some time ranting about Sebastian Gorka's tryhard everyday carry list that appeals only to other tryhard douchbags. Then Francis talks with Dan Burke, an old friend and 3D artist who is working to create the most advanced medical mannequin ever for the DoD. The Advanced Modular Manikin system is meant to create standardization for a medical mannequin. Need a leg that simulates a break? Just snap it on. Or replace it with one filled with fake blood for the chest wound simulation. It's the Mr. Potatohead of combat lifesaving. Francis' Gorka EDC rundown on Task and Purpose - http://taskandpurpose.com/gorka-edc-guns-pocket-constitution-lol/ Not a subscriber? You're missing out on bonus content! Check out the latest bonus episode. Five bucks a month gives you access to mailbag episodes, interviews, and much more. Francis and Matt Christman talk about the fascist themes and weird science in Southland Tales - www.patreon.com/posts/southland-tales-15587514 Have questions for our upcoming mailbag? DM us or post to curiouscat.me/16666014 The Podcast - twitter.com/hellofaway Francis - twitter.com/armystrang Nate - twitter.com/inthesedeserts

Matt Christman (@Cushbomb)joins Francis to talk about the 2006 Richard Kelly movie Southland Tales, which sets itself in the backdrop of a fascist America where Sean Wallace and the guy who played Booger from Revenge of the Nerds are scientists, and Jon Lovitz plays a racist cop. Get the full episode for $5 a month on the Patreon right here https://www.patreon.com/posts/southland-tales-15587514