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Bold American Pod

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Bold American is Made in America and made for you. Two Veterans and a Gold Star sister dive into the Good, Bad, Ugly, and All-American topics. Military, Veteran, Culture Issues and yes…even politics. Bold conversations for all Americans. Hosted by Captain Cons. New episodes each week


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

Episodes

Captain Cons Exposes Rico Bosco's Cowardly Actions

On today's ZBT we've got 3 rounds in the magazine, but will be kicking the show off a bit different. Captain Cons gets the floor to address Rico Bosco's return to Barstool and expose the behind the scenes of his apology. 00:00 Intro 03:45 - Cons addresses Rico 20:31 - Military Elf 26:45 - Troop Fetish 32:10 - India/China Fighting In Mountains 38:21 - Saved Rounds Round 1: Terrible news about that sneaky lil Elf on a Shelf from a “military wife Walmart rant”. This is a Kate Special! Round 2: Let'...

Dec 15, 202245 min

Two Navy Seals Develop Tool To Prevent Mass Shootings

On today's ZBT we've got 3 rounds in the magazine ... 1. We're joined by two of the founders of ZeroEyes: ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified A.I. gun detection solution that integrates into existing security cameras to stop mass shootings and gun-related violence; by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence, and delivering clarity – ultimately saving lives. 2. Army Navy Recap and why Captain Cons absolutely did not redeem himself 3. Saved Rounds! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Wh...

Dec 13, 202248 min

Brittney Griner Freed In Trade For The Merchant Of Death

On today's show we have 3 rounds in the magazine ... BREAKING NEWS: Brittney Griner is FREED for the Merchant Of Death. Uncle Chaps and Kate break it down Round 1: The Navy Is Letting The Dumbs In Round 2: Zak’s story update— i’ll elaborate here SUPPORT THE SHOW! WhistlePig - Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WPZBT or at a local retailer. Roman - Go to https://barstool.link/RomanZBT for 20% off your entire first order You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Y...

Dec 08, 202242 min

Army-Navy Preview With Army's Head Coach Jeff Monken

On today's ZBT we've got 3 Rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: An article came out detailing the best aerospace innovations in 2022. We are gonna let you know if we are impressed or not. Kate is gonna HATE this round. Science talk. Round 2: We dont talk about Finnish soldiers that much -maybe not ever- but this story about a meth-fueled soldier has nothing to do with folks at Ft Bragg despite what you might think. Round 3: Army coach Jim Monken joins us to talk about the Connor curse SUPPORT THE...

Dec 06, 20221 hr 15 min

Most Treasonous Spy Will Be Released From US Custody

On today's ZBT we've got 3 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Two of the most dangerous spies since 2000 have worked for the Cubans and Russians as high ranking members of Defense Intelligence Agency. They gave away nuclear secrets and much much more. Round 2: Meritorious Mast is what one Ohio man deserves after showing good initiative and good judgment. I know. I know. It’s rare but it does exist. Round 3: A new report about sexual assualts in the military reveal a shocking truth. 45 percent o...

Dec 02, 202258 min

Army Unit Accidentally Gasses 8,000 Soldiers

On today's ZBT we've got 3 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Update the safety brief: 8,000 soldiers with the 4th Infantry Division swarmed a hill in Fort Carson, Colorado only to find themselves tear gassed to oblivion. Round 2: An investigation: Was an National Guard soldier lied to by his friend when said friend claimed to be a Marine? The investigation is on going. Round 3: Bad Ass of the Week: WWII veteran who was once in a Nazi POW camp turns 100 years old and gives some sage advice abou...

Nov 29, 20222 hr 34 min

AREA 51 RAID: FBI Confiscates Conspiracy Theorist's Computer

On today's ZBT we've got 2 Rounds in the magazine ... ROUND 1: FBI Confiscates Conspiracy Theorist's Computer ROUND 2: Thanksgiving Goofin' Support The Show: WhistlePig - Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WPZBT or at a local retailer. Manscaped - Get 20% off and free shipping with code ZERO at https://barstool.link/ManscapedBSS Morgan and Morgan - Get your Free Case Evaluation today at https://barstool.link/MMZBT You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTub...

Nov 22, 20221 hr 8 min

Poland And NATO Enter The Chat: What Now?

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: A missile exploded in Poland and there was a LITANY of reporters (us included kinda) that said it was Russia but now more facts are out. It might not have been Russia, but still, fuck Russia. Round 2: Chaps round… Round 3: Typically, I reserve cold showers for when I’m super horny. Know what I mean? I mean fuckin horny. But, could that cold shower also cure your depression? Maybe. Round 4: Kate interviews Rebecca Kheel from Military....

Nov 18, 20221 hr 3 min

West Point Grad Coach K Joins Zero Blog Thirty

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Coach K sits down with Captain Cons to talk about West Point, leadership, basketball, and Cons’ undying love for winningest coach of all time. Round 2: An aggrevisely stupid couple tried to sell nuclear secrets to China. The reason they gave the judge for why they did it will make your eyes roll.. Round 3: The Iranian people are showing unreal bravery and screaming in the face of their government while demanding more liberty, freedom...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 4 min

Veteran's Day with MoH Recipient David Bellavia

On today's ZBT we've got 3 Rounds in the Magazine ... Round 1: Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia joins the show….. Round 2: It’s veterans day, so lets remind leaders that it’s ok to treat your people with compassion and decency. Round 3: Quick safety brief for your flights if youre planning on bringing a gun with you. SUPPORT THE SHOW! WhistlePig - Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WPZBT or at a local retailer. Ridge Wallet - Go to https://barstool.link/RidgeBSS and use the code ZBT...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 7 min

Marine Fighter Pilot Sells Secrets To China

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Another pilot was caught doing some light treason in China. We need to do a safety stand down for pilots. Round 2: 3 Soldiers saved around 30 people from death at the terrible incident last week. Round 3: Update the safety brief, we got people out here licking toads and getting poisoned AND this is a double round, theres a kid who killed a cobra with his MOUTH. Round 4: Kate interviews veterangemy& comedian Pete Stegmeyer about his n...

Nov 08, 202258 min

Sergeant Major Elon Musk Ain't Playin', Buys Twitter!

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine .. Round 1: Father/son drama after father accuses politician son of lying his dick off about being a nuclear submarine officer. Round 2: North Korea is actin the fool in several different ways. North Korea is the pulled hamstring of countries. Round 3: Sergeant Major Elon Musk is whipping his new recruit into shape in a way that would make Major Payne proud. Maybe in Colonel Nathan R. Jessup. Round 4: PUSHED TO MONDAY'S SHOW! Round 5: We got anot...

Nov 04, 202242 min

Chicken Gun Launches Birds At 700MPH!

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: a navy sailor was machine gun goofin and now he’s probably gonna get a few decades to think about his decisions. Round 2: A chicken gun. We are gonna talk about a chicken gun. Round 3: WW1 obviously would have been terrible to fight in, but there was one special ship that would have and did improve morale to an incredible degree. Round 4: Kate interviews BEN KESLING, a Marine Corps vet & journalist with the Wall Street Journal who fo...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 3 min

Ghosts and GIs: ZBT Halloween Special

On today's show we have 4 Rounds in the magazine ... ROUND 1: Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II who used giant inflatable tanks & built fake outposts & towns to trick the Germans ROUND 2: Kate’s Top 5 Best Military Halloween Costumes (the joke is that each thing is sexy) man speedo, everyone will want you) ROUND 3: Top 5 Scariest Feelings in the military (SpOoOooky rounds and stories ...) ROUND 4: Nick of Tales From The Gridsquare FULL INTERVIEW The Book: https://www.amazon.com/...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 18 min

Diabolical! Saudi Arabia Paying Top U.S. Generals For Their Brains

On today's ZBT we've got 3 Rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Congressional hopeful involved in a conspiracy theory that gains mind control, causes earthquakes and alters the climate altogether. Round 2: Lovers scorned in Russia have the most ruthless payback scheme I’ve heard in some time. Round 3: American golfers got shit on for months for playing golf that was funded by Saudi Arabia. There are some US generals who are doing much worse. SUPPORT THE SHOW! WhistlePig Whiskey - Get your bottle ...

Oct 25, 202254 min

Tom Brady Deploys And Veterans React

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: An Army Major got a major boner for all to see, and it was all to help him win his run for office… Yep… his ad campaign was a porno. Round 2: Out of touch celebrity roundup! Kate has 2 celebs that have made the news recently for military related reasons that might rile you up! (super quick) Round 3: A tiny little Cessna plane got “headbutted” in the air by aerial security for Biden’s visit to California and they still had no clue the...

Oct 21, 202250 min

Out & About Gets Horned Up On ZBT | Hot or Not? Military Generals

On today's ZBT we've got 4 Round in the magazine ... ROUND 1: We know Russia is yanking men off the street now to send to war… but did they also scoop up ONE BILLION OF OUR CRABS?! ROUND 2: We have special guests from Out & About on for a historical game of Don’t Ask, Do Tell ROUND 3: The members of the world’s top K-pop band are being sent for their mandatory service in the South Korean Army & their fans are losing their SHIT ROUND 4: Does your uniform keep ripping & falling apart? Well perhaps...

Oct 18, 20221 hr 1 min

How To Lose A .50 Cal In 1 Day

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Mustache goofin with PFT Round 2: Our favorite branch of Homeland Security is at it again. This time instead of being a bunch of narcs and taking all the narcotics, they rescued some fellas that had been capsized 25 miles off the coast, were surrounded by sharks, and actively getting attacked by those same sharks. Round 3: In a very different and more pure example of the military, one unit lost a… wait.. no … this cant be… a fuckin 5...

Oct 14, 202248 min

Kate Makes Chaps Chug Military Grog!

On today's ZBT we've got 3 rounds in the magazine .. Round 1: Chaps lost a bet and now has to chug some GROG! Round 2: By now, you’ve probably seen that the bridge in Crimea was attacked. That bridge is remarkably important and we’ll get into why. It’s a scary situation that could and probably will impact us. Round 3: “Thank you for your service” is getting an upgrade WhistlePig Whiskey - Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WPZBT or at a local retailer. Rocky Boots - Go to https://barstool....

Oct 11, 202234 min

"Woke" Army Major General Admonished By Inspector General

On today's ZBT we've got 4 Rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: The Woke General. That’s what some in the news are calling him. The Inspector General of the Army issued a report about a top officer’s relationships with troops and social media. Round 2: Steve Maclin from Impact Wrestling. Steve talks about his life as a machine gunner, leader of Marines, and now a pro wrestler who is fighting for a shot at the title in this weekend’s pay-per-view at #BoundForGlory Round 3: Which branch would win i...

Oct 07, 20221 hr 12 min

Russians Break Their Own Arms With Sledgehammers To Avoid War

Today on ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: All the branches met their recruiting goals except for one. We’ll ask Captain Cons why his Army fell short and we arent talking Georgia State, folks. Round 2: Beam us up, Scottie! William Shatner is gonna come on and talk about Space and the wonders that exist Round 3: As the war in Ukraine continues to not go well for the Russians, news reports about what folks are doing to avoid joining the Russians are pretty extreme. Round 4: What ...

Oct 04, 20221 hr 10 min

Hot Mic! Hot Mic! The Best Military Hot Mic Moments

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... Round 1: Hot mic, hot mic, hot mic. The South Korean President got caught with his verbal pants around his ankles calling our beloved, very smart Congress either fucking idiots or fucking morons. There’s an argument over the translation but not if congress is filled with morons. ROUND 2: Scientists have determined “the worst smell in the world” and spoiler alert, it’s a military smell. Warning - this is a Katie-Rabbit-Hole round that also inv...

Sep 30, 20221 hr

USS Bonhomme Richard Destroyed: Aggravated Arson or One Sailor Framed For $1.2B Loss?

On today's ZBT we've got 4 Rounds in the magazine ... ROUND 1: His news slipped by us last week but we’ve captured it for today - Huge Fat Leonard Update with delightful details on his life of leisure ROUND 2: We’ve previously said the infamous USS Bonhomme Richard fire was reported to be arson - but now it’s looking more like the Navy is pinning blame on an innocent E-1 because they needed a scapegoat. ROUND 3: Update the safety brief - If you’re in the hospital don’t get dog poop on your face....

Sep 27, 20221 hr 19 min

Paddy The Baddy Talks Fighting 10 Marines At The Same Time

On today's ZBT we've got 3 Rounds In The Magazine ... Round 1: Protesting is as American as it gets. But, I guess there really is a limit. Protesting by using a veteran suicide hotline is a touch far. Round 2: Paddy the Baddie joins the show to talk about fighting with 10 Marines and turning the switch from laughable nice guy to an absolute problem. Round 3: Major protests are breaking out across Iran after morality police killed a woman over her hijab - hear why one major journalist turned down...

Sep 23, 202257 min

Sailors Get Tinder Swindled While Hoping For Some Strange

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine ... ROUND 1: The Tinder Swindler: Navy Edition ROUND 2: We’ve got a raccoon in upstate New York who apparently hates America ROUND 3: Two brothers who haven’t spoken to each other for about 30 years are now competing for the coveted position of mayor in an Ontario town ROUND 4: There's An Intriguing Link Between US Presidents And The Wars They Wage.. and it involves thinkin your shit don't stink SUPPORT THE SHOW! WhistlePig Whiskey - Get your bot...

Sep 20, 202254 min

Beto O' Rourke on Guns, The Border Crisis and Personal Liberties Under Attack In Texas

On today's ZBT we've got 3 Rounds in the magazine and they are brought to your by WhistlePig! Round 1: The Army senior leaders want troops to stop wasting time on silly training that army senior leaders require of all soldiers. Round 2: Beto O’Rouke is running for governor of Texas. He tells me how he’d improve my state or if I’ll have to move. Round 3: Lots of potty mouths join the military. One unit has come up with a way to stop all the naughty talk. SUPPORT THE SHOW: WhistlePig Whiskey - Get...

Sep 16, 202258 min

Queen Elizabeth & Roasting The Royals

On today's ZBT we've got 3 rounds in the magazine ... ROUND 1: Queen stories roundup from her service in WWII to her lookalike retiring to the new King already filmed being extra snooty to beez… we’ve got the buzz ROUND 2: Update the safety brief: Do not walk down Cumming drive with your naked mother… while you are also naked and 33 years old. ROUND 3: The VA is moving forward with its plan to offer abortion counseling and services through its hospitals for the first time to veterans, spouses & ...

Sep 13, 202254 min

NFL Season Opener Means War!

On today's ZBT we've got 1 Round in the magazine! We're drafting our Fire Squads with ANYTHING NFL. The squad also dives into what it was like trying to watch your favorite teams while on base, plus more! SUPPORT THE SHOW: WhistlePig Whiskey - Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WPZBT or at a local retailer. Betterhelp - Go to https://barstool.link/BetterHelpZBT for 10% off your first month Cross Country Mortgage - Visit CCM.com/barstool now. Equal Housing Opportunity. CrossCountry Mortgage...

Sep 09, 202253 min

Hillary Clinton's CIA Chief Email Investigator Explains President Trump's Top Secret Investigation

On today's ZBT we've got 4 rounds in the magazine .. Round 1: Fat Leonard is a scandal that affected 60 admirals and now the namesake is on the lamb just before the trial starts. Juicy juicy juicy. Round 2: FYSA (because we dont want people looking like idiots at the S2 briefs) What is vabbing? Round 3: CIA attorney who has been on some of the most known national security cases of the last 20 years, joins to talk about the Trump case. SUPPORT THE SHOW: WhistlePig Whiskey - Get your bottle at htt...

Sep 06, 20221 hr 11 min

Barstool Personalities Get Drafted Into The Military

On today's ZBT we've got 3 Round in the magazine and they are presented by WhistlePig! ROUND 1: THE INTEGRITY DRAFT: Drafting Your Squad for the military, but with BARSTOOL PERSONALITIES ROUND 2: Trump Documents! What's in them and who do they incriminate. Chaps, Kate and Cons go full blown speculation ROUND 3: Saved Rounds! SUPPORT THE SHOW: WhistlePig Whiskey - Get your bottle at https://barstool.link/WPZBT or at a local retailer. Rocky Boots - Go to https://barstool.link/RockyBootsBSS and ent...

Sep 02, 202249 min