We've shot down one Chinese balloon and three UFOs! Unprecedented aerial combat in peace time! What did we shoot down? The gov is being really secretive about it, aliens? What do you think think Back Brief Nation?
The title says it all, we're talking Chinese Spy Balloons getting blown out of the sky (FINALLY), the arctic blast hitting the country, and the dud of the episode award goes to...
Did you know who Paul Whelan was before the Griner release? We get into it! Don't take a knee on this episode, or else? Also, a Green Beret is about to take on the conventional Army! Will he free us from the oppresion of not having beards??? We'll find out!
Red Flag Laws look like their rearing their ugly head again, this time in Hawaii! Will these mishaps push vets and servicmembers to lie about their mental health? Plus, an update on the murder of Vanessa Guillen, a Marine chugs beer out of her prosthetic leg, and what's this about a Cocaine Bear movie?
Last week's news story DEBACLE reported by the Associated Press (AP) caused nations to fingerpoint, tensions to rise to their highest, and one journalist was fired! Did the AP almost cause ARMEGGEDON? Also, Air Force graduations are weird... Like, Listen, and Subscribe! Available every where you listen to podcasts
Poland, Russia, nuclear holocaust, and some tin foil hat stuff! This is The Back Brief! LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE
ISIS, Taliban, and Avatar. What do they have in common? Insurgents and anti-American values. But at least the first two are open about it! In this episode I'm talking about why NOW is the "perfect" time for the Avatar sequel and is this a sign of the pendulum swing? LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE
The Body Mass Index is a broken system that the Army continues to defend despite creating an entirely new fitness standard! Somehow your looks are more importance than your fitness! Where do you rate on the BMI? Is it a good system?
We're back with a new episode! We're talking Russia, Ukraine, the EU, and NUKES! Will daddy stop hitting mommy? Find out on this episode of The Back Brief! Email me at [email protected]
Is this the story of the century? Are we NOT alone? Why doesn't anyone care? Also Ghislaine Maxwell, why isnt that all over the news?
New Devil Dog in my world and the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is done! Not exactly Veteran news but definitely news for Veterans... Email me your comments at [email protected]
A short Veterans Day message from host Rod Rodriguez. Does this Vet day hit a bit different for you? Like, Listen, Subscribe, and Share this podcast!
President Biden is mandating "large" companies have vaccinated employees. This move could affect millions of Americans. We talk about some recent controversy around Special Forces Master Sergeant and Social Media personality Tim Kennedy, why some SOF vets are mad. Then we tackle the topic of 9/11... You can follow Rod Rodriguez on Twitter @rodpodrod Subscribe and Share the Back Brief, available everywhere you listen to podcasts or go to ConnectingVets.com
We talk the National Pull-Out of Afghanistan and whether we could have won the forever war. Then did we leave military working dogs behind in Kabul. And finally we talk about USMC LTC Scheller and his videos calling on leadership to take responsibility. Follow Rod Rodriguez on Twitter @rodpodrod
The SECDEF says mandatory vaccine policy is enroute but some servicembers are already pissed. Then a Tik Tok video goes viral showing a healthcare worker going psycho "Karen" on a Soldier, should this have turned into a fist fight? Then we wrap it up with the Olympics and why some sports fans are the WORST. Shoot me an email at [email protected] or follow me on Twitter @rodpodrod
Are we watching 20 years of work in Afghanistan go down the drain? The Taliban are taking the country back, our embassy is in danger of being overrun, and the Marines are poised to save the day but is the country lost? Shoot me an email at [email protected] and follow me on Twitter @rodpodrod
Sports Analyst and Life Flip Media CEO Eric Mitchell and I talk about his initial reaction to Simone Biles decision to quit her Olympic run and how he feels about it now. Follow Life Flip Media @lifeflipmedia Then Navy veteran Rachel Kozy shares her story of having a complete mental breakdown and how that inspired her to write her book "You're Welcome", available on Amazon...
Chris Mcphee is a former SF soldier turned videographer and now apparel company partner! He's bringing a new face to the world of veteran clothing and changing the way we think a veteran looks like. Check out these articles we discuss in this episode and don't forget to check out https://triplenikel.com/ Articles: http://bit.ly/Guard-at-Capitol-extended http://bit.ly/Extremism-in-Military http://bit.ly/Lack-of-Sleep For all your veteran news go to ConnectingVets.com!...
This week has been absolutely crazy for investors! Folks have jumped on the GameStop, AMC, and Black Berry bandwagons, but what does it mean for you? Before you go pulling out your TSP and life savings, give financial expert and Marine veteran Dave Biggs a listen! We talk about what the whole fiasco is about, what this means for the economy, and what you need to know before you put your own money into it. Go to www.connectingvets.com for all your Veteran news!
CV reporter Abbie Bennett takes us into some of this week's most important stories! Warp Speed denies the VA more COVID vaccines, 21,000 troops authorized to protect the Capital, and some news you might have missed that affects Veterans everywhere. T o learn more go to https://www.connectingvets.com Follow Rod Rodriguez on Twitter @ropodrod and Abbie Benett @AbbieRBennett
Jack Murphy and Rod Rodriguez talk about the breaking story of the rioters breaching the Capitol floor and what this means for the country. Go to www.connectingvets.com for more stories about this national crises... Link to story: https://www.radio.com/connectingvets/news/politics/national-guard-sent-to-capitol-after-protesters-break-in
CV reporter and Navy veteran Phil Briggs almost died over the Thanksgiving holidays but he lived to tell the tale of his heart attack. Folks, go get your ticker checked and while you're checking things check out CBS Eye on Veterans with Phil Briggs! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts! You can find the veteran news that matters to you, go to www.connectingvets.com Follow us on Twitter Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod Phil Briggs @philbriggsvet...
CV reporter Jack Murphy takes us into the unfolding story of the death of Delta Force Operator Master Sgt. William J. Lavigne II. A tragic story with a past that involves another shooting, the death of a Green Beret, and a daughter who was afraid to talk about her father's murder till now. Then Jack Murphy and Rod Rodriguez dive into the murky waters of the YouTube Comments section to talk about what you had to say about our recent episode about The Kraken! All that and more on The Back Brief! C...
Darienne Page joins me on the show to talk about how the Biden administration will handle vaccines and whether troops will come home. We also talk about the role the military will play in the vaccine distribution. Then CV reporter Elizabeth Howe takes us into the 'Report of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee'. It's REALLY bad...but how bad you ask? Click HERE for the full report... All that and more on this episode of The Back Brief! For more Veteran related news to go www.connectingvets...
SUBSCRIBE BUTTON...HIT IT! CV reporter Jack Murphy brings us another 2020 story this time of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Tom McInerney who is convinced that an Army AIT Battalion masterminded a Spec Ops raid in Germany for a server tied to election fraud. Then we jump into a bizarre intel summit hosted by a suspected Russian gangster! You'd be amazed at who attended! You can follow Jack Murphy on Twitter @jackmurphyrgr and Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod The full article is available here https://www.ra...
Connecting Vets reporters Jack Murphy and Abbie Bennett take us from the bizarre story of ex-Marines and a porn star forming an anti-BLM 'death squad' to ousted VA deputy secretary James Byrne speaks out about his dismissal. Go www.connectingvets.com for the full articles. Follow us on Twitter! Rod Rodriguez @rodpodrod Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr Abbie Bennett @abbierbennett
Connecting Vets Reporter Abbie Bennett takes us into the latest Veterans Affairs COVID numbers and the recent report on the continuing rise of veteran suicides. Then, former Senior Counsel to the Secretary of Homeland Defense, Kevin Carroll answers questions about the legitimacy of Biden's position as President-Elect and what the President's day in court contesting the election might look like. All that and more on The Back Brief with Rod Rodriguez! You can find Abbie Bennett on Twitter @AbbieRB...
This is The Back Brief where we cover the latest and greatest veteran news of the week so you don't miss a thing! On this episode: 00:35 - What does Veterans Day mean to Veterans? 8:00 - SECDEF is fired on Twitter! 15:20 - Biden declared winner? 25:30 - Fort Benning machine gun range accident 28:15 - Happy Birthday Marine Corps! 35:06 - NJ State Senatorial Candidate and veteran David Winkler takes us into voter fraud and why he thinks the mainstream media jumped the gun deciding the winner You c...
Did you experience Voters Guilt after you hit the polls? Did you vote for a Veteran because they were a Veteran? Will this election year bring upon us the apocalypse??? Jack Murphy and Phil Briggs join me to talk about the fate of our country, the presidential elections, and why your vote matters (or doesn't), and whether or not the results of these elections will leave us fighting Immortan Joe for what little freshwater exists in our post-apocalyptic future! Go to https://connectingvets.com for...
Connecting Vets reporter Elizabeth Howe takes us through a new DoD report that might be pointing to COVID as a cause for a recent spike in suicides. Could isolation, fear, and travel restrictions be the cause of this rise in suicides this year? Then Connecting Vets reporter Abbie Bennett discusses a new report about the ongoing issues of racism at the VA. Did a Kool-Aid, watermelon, and fried chicken meal to celebrate Juneteenth cross the line? (Hint: Yes...it did) Don't forget to subscribe to T...
