Zero Blog Thirty

That's right ya fuckin' boot. We have 7 rounds today. Buckle up. Round 1: We talk about most enlisted folks' hatred of junior officers. Today, we give you a perfect example of why. It involves filling water jugs with 2 ounce bottles of water. Round 2: At the age of 16, you should be able to drive, join the army, and wait another 5 years to vape or legally purchase booze. Those are the facts and they are undisputed. Round 3: A new poll found that 64 percent of Veterans don't view the Iraq war as worth the cost. What in the world are the other 36 percent seeing?Round 4: A Marine got promoted from LCpl to Sgt in the same day. Sounds like a motivator, right? Wrong. Wait until you hear about this command fuck up. Round 5: The Army is introducing audiobooks for their field manuals. Good idea or bad? We think it's gonna backfire bigtime and we'll explain why it round 5.Round 6: There is nothing more special than deployment porn. We honor that porn by honoring those who honored porn in Iraq. Round 7: A Badass Coast G

Round 1: Welcome back after a long July 4th break. We hope you were safe like a certain motivated hard charger who secured his momma's house on the 4th of July. CLEAR!Round 2: The Pentagon's Close Combat Lethality Task Force suggests making some startling changes to the infantry. Like what? You cant join until you're 26. Round 3: Adm. Bill Moran is out as Navy's next CNO after it's revealed that he kept a relationship with “Bad Santa.”Round 4: War Fighter and hero Lou Dobbs pulls down his red, white, and blue boxers and shits down the throat of every General since 1991. Drag them, king!!! 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 special Independence Day edition of ZBT has two parts:1) We school our pal Feitelberg on what it's like to be deployed, with a musical twist.2) Back in March of 2017, we interviewed then 92-year-old Stanley Rubin, an Iwo Jima veteran. The podcast was still brand new when it originally aired, so you might have missed it. Stanley tells his story of landing in Iwo Jima, and more about his military career. It's Chaps' favorite interview he's ever done. Thanks for listening and have a safe holiday!!!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: Soldiers are quite literally diggin' them boobies at Fort Bragg after excavating a time capsule from 1979Round 2: HO, HO, HO! Guess whos coming down the chimney! It's oh..… A hefty, drunk Royal Navy pilot who got stuck there during a mess night drinking gameRound 3: Finally, the most patriotic state debate has been settled. We will dive in. Round 4: The troops are hornier than ever. As a result, we've got more cases of gonorrhea than MREs amongst the junior ranks. Round 5: ZBT Fashion - Some boot wore his West Point boots to his high school prom. Does he deserve to be roasted for it???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: Former Secretary of Defense & revered Marine General Jim Mattis was honored with a formal painting this week & one small detail has people riled up.  Round 2: One of the last Tuskegee Airmen has died at the age of 99. We take a trip through history at what the Red Tails did in the face of racial adversity during WW2.Round 3: The VA is undergoing big reform. We talked to Dan Caldwell from the Concerned Veterans for America to see what he believes the next focus should be.Round 4: American nerds vs. Iranian dorks?! After Iran downed one of our surveillance drones, America adjusted our very thick glasses, geared up our pocket protector, & cracked our knuckles at the keyboard to hit them where it hurts.Round 5: With Rough & Rowdy 9 coming up right outside Fort Bragg we're a little nervous about how Big Cat's National Anthem will go over, but it can't be worse than some other versions celebs have butchered!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime

Round 1: A Marine General drinks his own kool-aid and now looks like a big ole asshole in front of god and everybody. If you don't listen to this one, we'll castrate you. Round 2: An Army Sergeant First Class blows me away with his dedication to command climate. This is a lesson all active duty folks need to take to heart and it doesn't involve weapons safety. Round 3: Interview with Astronaut Scott Kelly. He's been to infinity and beyond. NBDRound 4: A Navy base has been playing the national anthem on the emergency broadcast system every morning. People from 5 miles away can hear it in their living rooms. Lock your bodies if you can hear it. Round 5: The newest Medal of Honor Recipient is not only getting the nation's highest award for valor, he's also getting 15 years of backpay. How much? You'll have to listen until the end wont you, you nasty little worm??? 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 barst

Round 1: Chaps recaps some stories he's been holding onto from his trip to HawaiiRound 2: The Minnesota National Guard will not expel a soldier who had ties to a white nationalist group because the activity was discovered before he enlisted.Round 3: There is a new Superman Comic where Superman has a whole new backstory as.... a Navy SEAL!Round 4: A 94-year-old who missed his graduation to go fight in WWII finally got his diploma and walked at commencement 76 years laterRound 5: Rough n Rowdy preview! 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: Reince Priebus got sworn into the Navy. Boot!Round 2: Jon Stewart scolds Congress for their inaction in helping the 9/11 first responders.Round 3: The whole squad interviewed Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) on Capitol Hill. Round 4: A 2nd. Lt. gets rebuked for being a racist piece of shit...  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 army 1st Sgt. retires by submitting the most glorious letter these eyes have ever seen. Spoiler: it includes the phrase “getting my shit pushed in”ROUND 2: Aint no party like a working party… unless maybe you're stuck painting the border wall this summer in the Texas Heat.ROUND 3: Army nurse 1st Lt Katie Blanchard warned her supervisors over & over that she felt threatened by a coworker, but they ignored her please. The results proved nearly fatal and now she's fighting for justice.ROUND 4: An admiral and leader of the war college is giving out hugs, margaritas, and good vibes but some are saying it lacks a little professionalism. If you dont like work day margs, fuck you.Round 5: First living Medal of Honor Recipient for the War in Iraq is named. How in the sweet sweet Jesus is this the first one??? 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

We reflect on what happened 75 years ago on the beaches of Normandy. June 6th, 1944… Our troops were in the midst of the largest seabourne invasion in world history as Western Allied forces initiated the effort to liberate western Europe from Nazi Germany. We hear from FDR, Dwight Eisenhower, and those who were on the beach that day. A moment that changed the course of history 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

Round 1: The St. Louis Blues Color Guard made an unreal mistake. It's so bad that it's our favorite story of the hockey season.Round 2: Should President Trump declare war on England for cancelling his stay at Buckingham Palace?Round 3: We are so sick of the VA and their weed-related shit. Round 4: After the drama of the last few episodes, we have decided to keep the interview light. We brought in some folks to talk about their anti-poaching efforts in Africa.Round 5: Older folks on base and especially at medical stunt with their veteran hat: at what age is it not cringeworthy to wear the traditional “veteran of ____ war” hat??? 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: Drama on the high seas involving the highest person in the chain of command. The military world is in a tizzy over rumors, emails, and articles about President Trump possibly covering up the name of the USS McCain on the recent Presidential trip to Japan.ROUND 2: CNN pens an article that shoots straight to the heart and soul of the daily lives of service members of every ilk. We won't tolerate it.ROUND 3: Interview with Marine Corps vet, Congressman, and Presidential-hopeful Seth Moulton. We talk to him about MREs, the largest governmental idea since the 1950s, and if he remembers what a silver bullet is. Spoiler: he does.Round 4: NATO catfishes their own boots. OPSEC might be the most difficult it's ever been.Round 5: We answer mailbag questions from you the listener! 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: Weekend Wrap up from our time in DC and Charlotte.Round 2: Navy Pilots are speaking out about an obstacle they faced in the sky… Hypersonic UFOs… The flyboys and girls are spillin the ole beans on aliens so we are gonna rolllll that beautiful bean footageRound 3: Marine Veteran & Congressman Duncan Hunter is making waves for his stance on the Eddie Gallagher case, and for his brash opinions on war and the aftermath. We stopped in DC to talk to him about some of his controversial opinions.Round 4: Would you be able to turn guns on your own soldiers to stop a war crime from happening? The late Army pilot Hugh Thompson did that to stop the infamous My Lai massacre in Vietnam, and in light of recent headlines his words are making the rounds again.Round 5: We give a shout out to the best Memorial Day post we saw on Instagram. It is extremely moving! 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.

For our Memorial Day episode, we want to remember our fallen heroes, while also making you laugh, just like they would have wanted. Chaps interviews Torey Sonka, a gold-star wife of a Marine that Chaps trained during his time in the Corps. She details how she coped with losing her husband, how her work with cancer patients has helped her heal her own wounds, and the legislation that prevents her from marrying the second love of her life. Afterwards, the squad answers questions from the listeners. Happy Memorial Day from the ZBT family to yours! 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: Word on the street is that Trump is saying “Pardon” more than a group of Canadians trying to get through a crowded room, and he's got plans to exonerate some military personnel over Memorial Day Weekend.ROUND 2: The U.S. military spent over $42 billion in research and development in 2018, and though a lot of that goes to weapons programs, a good amount leads to products we use in the civilian world. We'll go over some every-day items that you might not realize came from our military.ROUND 3: We've got an interview with the Washington Post's Dan Lamothe who has the latest scoop on two Navy SEALS & two Marine Raiders charged with killing a Green Beret in Mali.ROUND 4: Sub-par behavior on a Navy sub has come to light on the USS Florida and Kate has some words for those little bitcc boiiiis. ROUND 5: You may want to start stocking up on cartons of Marlboros and logs of Copenhagen like you're about to go on deployment, because a new bill would make it harder to buy dip or a pack of smokes at your loca

Round 1: Time to wag the dog? US Orders Non-Emergency Govt employees to leave Iraq as tensions with Iran get heated upRound 2: A Navy SEAL got off active service & wanted to join the FDNY but it turns out he was too old. Now he's getting offers from departments all around the countryRound 3: ZBT History: We dive into the story of the real life Forrest Gump.  Sammy L Davis and bravery went together like peas and carrots.Round 4:  The United States is apparently reimbursing the Taliban for their travel expenses like lodging, food, and travel. Using the Defense Travel System as a torture device will hold up in court as a war crimeRound 5: Social media smoke pit -  ZBT Twitter asked “What's the worst on-duty mishap on duty you've seen?” and listeners did not disappoint with the answers! 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: A study has come out with a list of the most dangerous military towns. Spoiler alert: Quantico doesn't make the cut, as nothing exciting has ever or will ever happen there since officers are giant nerds.Round 2: A high tech stealth fighter was no match for a bird after a hawk cost the Air Force a cool $2 Million dollarsRound 3: Gear adrift was a gift for a ring of thieves in an elite commando unit after they stole over $300K worth of military equipment from 3rd Raider BattalionRound 4: The Dept of Veterans Affairs is harshing our vibes, man. They just came out against bills supporting marijuana research for vets.Round 5: This past weekend was Mother's Day so shout out military moms and spouses. Google is rolling out a remote job search tool aimed at military spouses! 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. Command Master Chief is seemingly forced to resign for telling the sailors to “clap like they are at a strip club”Round 2. Canadian Navy Admiral says that kids wont join the Navy if the ships don't have wifi. Good. How else would they download ZBT while underway?Round 3: Kim Kardashian Rib Removal Rumors Resurface After Met Gala, Remain UnsubstantiatedRound 4: Interview with dolphin trainer and Army officer Ryan WallerRound 5: Mailbag with some questions from our personal favorite group of people on the planet… boot ass Marines!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 Navy is deploying a carrier and bombers to the Middle East to deter Iran with 'unrelenting force' which is not to be confused with Uncle Chaps' unrelenting diarrheaRound 2: A woman has been arrested after trespassing at CIA Headquarters 3 days in a row & asking for Agent Penis. Who is this veiny operative?Round 3: The Air Force is using fucking lasers to knock down missiles shot at aircraft carriers. Sci-Fi movies are becoming real life during the testing phase at White Sands Missile RangeRound 4: Chaps and and Kate interview Patrick Bet-David, a dude from Iran who joined the army after he was refugee, and then became a Youtube sensation.Round 5: A Marine who left active duty got honored at a baseball game which is awesome. His accomplishments listed on the jumbotron left a little to be desired.Round 6: We honor Riley Howell and David Miller, two heroes who sacrificed their lives to save countless othersBONUS ROUND: Chaps takes his hatred for Luke Mitchell & The Code to new heights!You ca

Believe it or not, Cons is STILL on vacation (lol officers). Congressman Kinzinger takes his spot as we chat about the topics of the day.Round 1: Lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday that would allow service members and their families to sue the government, in certain cases, when a member of the military is a victim of military medical malpractice.Round 2: The Commandant said that people in Cyber Command can have purple hair or any color. What color would look best in dress blues?Round 3: Indian Army found the Yeti on a mission in the mountains. As a pilot, which mythical creature would you wanna do a gun run on?Round 4: Osama Bin Laden has been dead for a while. When are we gonna leave Afghanistan/ what should our approach be?Round 5: What in the sweet mother of god is happening in Venezuela?Round 6: Would the government save money if we switched to bidets in government buildings? Each year we spend annual 58 million dollars on toilet paper!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Sp