This week is a very special edition of the podcast! Former guest on the show Chris Jacob and myself watch the 2012 movie "BATTLESHIP" on HBO MAX and talk lots of shit haha. We tell lots of sea stories along the way, as well as how they got some
The fellas are back and this time we're talking all about the best/worst types of people you find on a ship (or really in the military)! Show favorites D.J., Mike, and Marcus join me once again and we really get into it! Lots of hilarious sea s
This week on the show I have Caleb Dunham, Army vet and the host of the podcast "Caleb Versus Self". Caleb served five years in the Army deploying twice to the middle east. We talk a lot about the human condition in the military and just how di
We've all been there right? You're in trouble, DRB or Captain's Mast is looming, maybe your Division Officer is yelling at you, or the ever popular "Hey Shipmate!". This episode is all about me recapping those wonderful moments from my time in
This week I have Rachelle on the show! Rachelle is an Operation Enduring Freedom Marine Corps veteran, who currently runs the non-profit "The Enduring Campaign". We talk about how she continues to serve the veteran community after separating, a
This week I have Jennifer Hobbs on the show! Jennifer served in the Army National Guard for 9 years with a deployment to Iraq. Jennifer is currently a 3rd Grade teacher, and in the process of releasing her first book! Jennifer has a unique stor
Mormons, Navy Cryptology, and Leather, Oh My! What and episode this week where I have Michael Bluth; the owner and operator of Open Sea Leather Co. Mike is an 11-year Navy veteran who served as a Cryptologic Technician Interpretive. Mike grew u
I start this week with a small and totally subtle "fuck you" to a Fox News supporter (my views do not represent that of my guests)..The main event, and what an episode this week ladies and gentleman! I have the hilarious and talented Pete Stege
The show starts this week with a bit of deep dive into the Montgomery GI Bill and how ridiculous it is..Also this week I have Jared Holzhaeuser, Air Force veteran on the show! Jared served 6 years in the Air Force as Military Police, deploying
This week I have Cody Crowder, my buddy from my time in the Navy on the show! Cody was a Logistics Specialist who served 4 years on a destroyer, conducting two 5th fleet deployments. Cody happened to be at a brewery during the recording (hence
It's a special Once Upon A "Dependa":Love Edition featuring my beautiful wife Ashley! With Valentine's Day having just passed, I thought what better way to talk about love, than they ways to show love (and not to) in the military! We rank some
This week I have Chi Ho on the show! Chi served in the Navy as a Logistics Specialist aboard a Destroyer on two 5th fleet deployments. Was great catching up with her and talking all things Navy! We chat about why Chi decided to join in the firs
On this week's episode, join my baby brother and myself as we explore how to be as boot as possible! Hear how Chad made some very common boot mistakes, and what to do to avoid them. We talk about why Chad joined the Navy, his time as a PR, as
This week on the show I have Jeff Butcher; Army Reserve veteran, podcast host, and Radio D.J. We talk about his time in the Army reserve during the Bosnian conflict in the 90s, including what it was like growing up in Michigan to suddenly doing
Welcome back everyone to the official first episode of 2021! This week we have a first as the guest is Royal Air Force veteran Ryan Walker! We had a blast chatting it up about his time in the RAF, as well as the differences between the US and U
I never wanted to have to make this, but it has to be done. I am absolutely disgusted by the blatant terrorist attack on our Capitol. I think this episode really speaks for itself. If you don't want to listen, just know that if you support what
Just a quick thank you and update on the show these past months, as well as what 2021 has in store! Thanks to all of my guests for coming on the show and giving me something to talk about, and all the listeners keeping the show going! Have a sa
Alright everyone I know what you're thinking...whoa this episode is long! Listen, I was going to split it into two parts, but we get into some more serious things in this episode, and felt that If I split it off we would have a happy-go-lucky e
Everyone, I think the title really says it all. Chris and I got on the show together and it quickly turned into a shit talking/reminiscing session. This may be the most accurate representation of what it's like to chill out on the ship and bull
This week's show is a long one, but a good one! I got a chance to catch up with one of my oldest buddies from the Navy, and you all get to be a fly on the wall for it. I wanted to present this in it's entirety and hear the great stories. We cov
What a show, what a show! I have three former guests: D.J. White, Mike Rineck, and Marcus Castro on the show for a very special edition! We rank the 5 best/worst feelings of ship life. This is episode is full of sea stories covering the hilario
This week is a really cool show everyone, I had the pleasure of speaking with criminal defense attorney and former Army infantryman turned officer: Takura Nyamfukudza! Takura was full of great stories covering everything from what enticed him t
This week is a bit of a different episode of Once Upon A Boot. I have Kodie Egenolf with me, a project manager with Viz Media. We talk about his journey from enlisted to officer in the Air National Guard/Air Force, to being a project manager at
This week I have a very special guest on the show: Sean Ambriz! Sean is an Army MP, Afghanistan war veteran, and author of the book "Ghosts of the Valley". We talk about all facets of his military service, from bootcamp, to both of his Afghanis
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Mike Rineck about all things from our time in the Navy. We served on the same ship together and became great friends during a challenging time. Mike is one the nicest people I've had