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ROUND 1: Hey there Red, White & Beautiful --- we found some of the WORST military dating profiles around and we're gonna break ‘em down for ya. Listen in & who knows… maybe you'll find your soul mate ROUND 2: A veteran from PA went to D.C. thinking he was just there to tour the WWII memorial, but he ended up getting the surprise of a lifetime, and a medal that was a long time comingROUND 3: Pull back your recliner and light a cig. John Boehner has a lengthy chat with us and tells us some of his best stories.ROUND 4: Maybe we really should be storming Area 51 because a member of Blink 182 got the Navy to confirm their existence. Say it ain't so, there's UFOs, take your pants off, they'll give butt probes!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

Wow we made it to 200 episodes! Or something. We've probably done more but this is the 200th OFFICIAL one. Thanks for listening. Today's rounds:Round 1: Boot Marine tackles the ever-loving-dog shit out of two teens who were fist-fighting. The Marine Corps' statement on the fight is a wild ride.Round 2: City Chickens were taking over a hanger. An Army CWO authorized the use of airsoft guns via an official memo. This is the type of unit people think they are joining when they sign up. We'll tell you why. Round 3: The DoD issued strong warnings for military members, their spouses, and all dependents. STOP FUCKING VAPING. We have one message for you, DoD. Come and Take it. Round 4: We've got a long way to go with VA care. A veteran was covered in ant bites while getting treatment for cancer. It's an awful story but one that needs to be heard so it doesn't happen againRound 5: The reserve and guard components of the military has a manning problem and the Rand Corporation is suggesting allowing some members to work from home. We have questions. Follow us on all Twitter and Instagram: @ZeroBlog30 and subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Just search for Zero Blog Thirty in the search bar!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

On this very special edition of ZBT we are joined by Brigadier General Don Bolduc. Bolduc led the first units into Afghanistan in the months after 9/11, and did so on horseback. He's also running for Senate in the state of New Hampshire. In the interview we touch on the Afghanistan War, leadership principles, defeating the mental health stigma, and so much more! 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

ROUND 1: The news that the Taliban were going to meet with Trump at Camp David the day before 9/11 caused a firestorm, but now the talks have stalled & they're not meeting at allROUND 2: The Army has launched an inquiry into how a teen with autism and arm disorders was recruitedROUND 3: General McCraven's Lessons In LeadershipROUND 4: ISIS is using cows as suicide bombers but I hate that term because these beautiful beautiful cows dont have a choice in the matter. They are murder bombers.ROUND 5: Does the term “If it ain't rainin', we ain't trainin'” make you roll your eyes a little? We get into a little PT talk with a poll from the ZBT twitterverse. ROUND 6:  With the 18th anniversary of September 11th this week we'll be closing out the show by re-playing an interview we recorded last year with our co-worker Large. He lost his father-in-law in the attacks, and we're so grateful he shared his story with us! 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

ROUND 1: Scientists want to inject night vision straight into troops' eyeballs. Should every troop be a bionic robot hero? Many are saying yes. ROUND 2: The Battle Against Fake News has officially been waged by the DoD. The mission? To repel “large-scale, automated disinformation attacks”. Looking at you Russia…ROUND 3: The US State Department went full Nigerian Prince mode on the captain of an Iranian vessel. See how this strange Phishing trip turned out… ROUND 4: The Marine, the myth, the literary legend, we have author Dathan Beach on the show to talk about his book The EnlistmentROUND 5: In a shocking report, 22% of one of our military's branches is OBESE. We would never shame, and we won't say which branch. But also, it's the NAVY and oh my God, can't wait to talk about how fat the Navy is. ROUND 6: The Trump administration is moving ahead with a plan to divert $3.6 billion in military funds to the border wall, and certain funds gonna get cut so bad they're gonna wish they weren't cut so bad! 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

Round 1: The chief negotiator for the Taliban reported that a “deal is done” involving the closure of 5 US bases in Afghanistan. Is the war over? Did we win? Well, it's hard to say. Round 2: A historic class graduated from Ranger school last week. It included the first ever Air Force woman to complete the course and former NBA player Marshall Plumlee who is 7 feet tall and you can't teach that. Round 3: I sat down with former Army infantry officer and Captain Will Bardenwerper and talked about his journey from Princeton to Wall Street to Iraq and everywhere in between. Round 4: We are going to be working our way through the greatest book I've ever read. The book is called The Enlistment. It's a self-published, completely unedited-masterpiece that I cannot wait to reveal to the world! 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

Round 1: Were Airmen denied hot meals, indoor toilets & other luxuries as they prepare for the fog of war?! An article floating around says so, and the Army & Marine Corps are collectively vomiting & rolling their eyes at it. Round 2: General Mattis dropped an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. I havent read it yet but Id imagine it's about the benefits of the Thrift Savings Plan and the benefits of using a quality credit union like Ft Sill National Bank. Round 3: The Marine Corps is FUCKIN LIT. Find out how a color sergeant used the element of fire to discipline his unit. Round 4: We interviewed Stephen Machuga, CEO of Stack Up, things get nerdy in the best possible wayRound 5: Just when you thought challenge coins couldn't get any worse…. An Army Major has sparked controversy across the interwebs by using one to endorse Joe Biden in while she was wearing her uniform! 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

Round 1: Marriage troubles on deployment is no new issue for the troops. This story is different though because Anne McClain is accused of identity theft WHILE IN MOTHER FUCKING SPACE!Round 2: A Marine-Turned-Teacher is in hot water for telling his students that he'd be the best school shooter. You heard me right.Round 3: Two Montana men got the greatest sentencing of all time after a judge found out that they tried to steal valor in order to reduce their sentences.Round 4: The Navy's top SEAL says the force must return to normal discipline practices. Haircuts! Get your haircuts here. Ice collllldddd hair cuts. Shaves too! One free shave with a haircut!Round 5: Last week I spit out a phrase that might have some legs. Finding your “and.” Some veterans in West Virginia are finding their and in an unusual way. Honey, you wont believe it.Round 6: President Trump reportedly wanted to use nuclear bombs to destroy hurricanes. We don't believe the story is true but we are gonna act like it is because that's fucking awesome!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

ROUND 1: Barstool's founder Dave Portnoy lovingly said that the military can be one of the most sensitive groups out there. Is that true? If we say yes, are you gonna fucking cry about it?ROUND 2: Oh you thought we were done talking about the Furry community? Think again. They're back in the news & this time it's for a piece of gear they wear that the US military is adopting for their own use. ROUND 3: We played our cards right & landed an interview with Air Force veteran & poker champion Jessica Dawley. Find out if she's ever rolled around in money, since that's an awkward question Kate definitely asked her. ROUND 4: President Trump gave a press conference on the white house lawn where he talked about a range of,,, uhh,,, issues. One of which was PTSD medicine. Later that day, he also talked about erasing student debt for disabled veterans. ROUND 5: The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire… with hot, hot sexual tension that is! Turns out an Ex-GSA Official Had Sex With White House Staffer on Govt. Agency Rooftop. For the last round, we are gonna make it extra sexy for ya. ROUND 6: On Thursday in New York City and up through the Hudson Valley, a team of fighter jets buzzed the skies. Is that a waste of taxpayers' money or are freedom boners worth every cent???  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

Round 1: An airman was beating his meat in his dorm room  when his First Sergeant walked in for a surprise inspection. They locked eyes, went their separate ways, and then each posted it to Reddit.Round 2: West Point graduate and Offensive Lineman Brett Toth just signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in a huge shift toward allowing service members to play pro sports Round 3: The military burned millions, probably even billions, of pounds of trash in Iraq and Afghanistan and it turns out that probably wasn't great, surprising nobody. Round 4: The new skipper of the aircraft carrier Harry S Truman, Capt Kavon Hakimzadeh, fled Iran when he was 11 and could return to the area with a big fucking boat.Round 5: President Trump wants to buy Greenland and all its shitty weather too...we have some suggestions instead of Greenland!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