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Welcome back Dependasplainers. This week I get to share with you the amazing story of one of my guests from a previous episode. If you haven't already, go check out episode 105 to hear about Dan's journey and time so far in the Air Force and great information about OSI. This week however we are sharing some hard news that just a few months after we recorded his OSI episode he received. Tune in to...

Hello Hello!  In this episode, we're getting real about what's been happening in our lives over the past year and a half. From personal highs and lows to unexpected challenges, we're laying it all out there. We'll share the ups and downs, the lessons learned, and how it's shaped us moving forward. But it's not just about the past. We're also excited to share what's next for the podcast. With fresh...

Hello again friends! This week we are back in action and back to our regularly scheduled episodes! We hope you have enjoyed listening to our interviews. This week Veronica tells us the incredible story of a DV survivor Megan Hiatt. **Please note this is a trigger warning for domestic violence and murder.**  National Domestic Violence Hotline   At the end of our story, Jen gives us some insight on...

Ever wondered what OSI was? Hey me too! Well listen in, and yes its our longest episode yet, but filled with some really amazing information right from our own Special Agent. Jen sits down and interviews SA Dan Scarola, and let me tell you, he does not hold back! If you ever had questions on what they do for their job or your spouse may be looking into this career field, this is an episode you do...

Hello all you wonderful listeners out there! This episode is extra special. Listen as I sit with my friend Morgan and she gives us her story if a double proxy marriage. Is it something that would work for you? What is a double proxy? Enjoy as she gives us all the details and her own advice on going that route. Thanks again for listening and subscribing. Please rate and share with all your wonderfu...

In this weeks episode we go over some of the cringy-est things that we've encountered on spouses pages or in life. Can you relate to any of these? We give you some great advice on how not to be that cringy dependa! Come have a laugh with us and don't forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite listening platform!   

Welcome to another episodes Dependasplainers! This week, Jen gives us the horrible retelling of the murder of Marine girlfriend Nicole Speirs. It seems like red flags were everywhere, so why wasn't there any interventions?    Thanks for tuning in to another fun episode! Hope you all enjoy. Next up is our fun military topic episode, so make sure to check that out. As always please feel free to send...

Ever wonder what it meant to take a hop? Wanted to see more of the world on a budget? Jen gives us some great details on Space A Travel.   ****UPDATE**** Space A Travel IS open now to all categories!!

For Army Sgt Dwight Peterson and his wife Shalay Peterson, the day had finally come to welcome their 7 year-long wait miracle into this world. Everything was going smooth, everything was going just as planned, until it wasn't.   Listen in as Veronica gives us the retelling of the fateful day baby Izzy was born at Tripler Army Medical Center.    Sources: https://www.croninfried.com/in-the-news/mist...

Welcome welcome! This is the Dependasplaining podcast where we give you your weekly dose of military true crime. It is also where we talk about life and food.  This week Jen gives us the shocking story of military spouse Julie Snodgrass.  Find us on all of your listening platforms and reach out to us! Dependasplaining@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook and Instagram   Sources: Blog: Verity Creates Wik...

This week's mini episode we give you some quick but good information about your adult military children and what benefits they can have. Did we miss anything? Send us an email at Dependasplaining@gmail.com   Sources: Military.com Tricare.mil Covered Services Tricare.mil TYA

Hello again listeners! We made it to 100 episodes!!!!! This week Veronica gives us the harrowing tale of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Can you imagine having to float in water for 5 days? This story is just insane. And if you have a story you'd like us to share on our next episode, email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com!   Sources: Wikipedia Britanica Boston.com Also check out the IMDB docu...

Thanks for tuning into our first ever mini episode! This week Veronica dependasplains us the most coveted military jobs in each branch. Were you surprised by the top ones? Jen sure was! If you have any suggestions on military topics OR would like to help us name our new baby episodes, email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or DM us on Facebook and Instagram.    Sources for this episode are: Top Mi...

Hello to all of our wonderful listeners! We are back and ready to give you some more true crime. This week Jen gives us the tragic story of Army spouse, Catherine Walker. Goes to show you that you just never know who someone is.  We hope you enjoy our new, restructured episodes. Listen in later this week for our military information!   Sources for todays episode include: Huff Post CID Army Wane.co...

Come hang out with us as we catch you up on what we've been up to in the last few months! Sorry it has been so long, but life. We hope you enjoy this episode and tune in again for our newest true crime!    Email us at Dependasplaining@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. 

Helloooooo! ( done in best Mrs. Doubtfire voice) Welcome to another episode! This week Jen has a doozy of a story about 2 AWOL Army soldiers from the last 1950s. And hey, what exactly is AWOL? Well keep listening and find out! Veronica gives us the low down on AWOL, how to avoid being AWOL and some famous people who have gone AWOL. Ok, ok, ok, I'm done saying AWOL.    Sources for todays episode in...

You will not be let down with this latest episode! We bring you all kinds of chit chat this time around; a history lesson, food (I mean of course!), murder, some great information, you name it we probably talked about it.    Veronica gives us the horrible story of former Marine, John Battaglia Jr. This is a trigger warning if you do not like stories involving kids. Listener discretion is advised....

We've talked about it before, and now we have an actual episode on it. Thanks to a listener recommendation, today we are covering the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Scandal. Now I feel like I only was able to scratch the gigantic surface of this but I have all the links on this scandal that lasted decades.  Then Veronica gives us some great information on what to look out for when talking to a "...

Please excuse ALLLLLL of the technical difficulties we had with this episode, well mostly Jen had with her recording. HA! You should know who we are by now but if not, Hi! We are your hosts of DEPENDAsplaining the Podcast, Jen and Veronica!  This week Veronica gives us the terrible double murder of Army Veteran PFC Samuel "Sam" Herr and Juri "Julie" Kibuishi. Listen in and you'll understand why yo...

Welcome back to another episode to DEPENDAsplaining. This week Jen gives us a very sad story that deals with murder in the VA hospital. Kristen Gilbert was given the nickname, Angel of Death, by coworkers after a suspicious amount of patients started dying on her watch. Then Veronica gives us some great, informative information on the new rules of travelling with an Emotional Support Animal. It's...

I hope you all enjoy the wonderful background sounds of screaming children and airplanes! Unique and one of a kind you will NOT find on any other podcast except DEPENDAsplaining! You're welcome.   This week Veronica dives deep into the mysterious death of SSG Devin Shuette. Was it really a suicide that they are claiming is the cause of death? Dig deep with us as we come up with our own question to...

Well who would've guess it? Another murder motivated by money. This week Jen gives us the terrible murder of SSgt Nathan Paet.  Then Veronica gives us some great information about Operation Birthday Hug and other companies that will send care packages and such to overseas members.     

Listener discretion is advised.   TSgt Curtis Eccelston was found murdered in his apartment and his wife was no where in sight. What could have happened and why? Find out as Veronica gives us all the twists and turns this case took investigators and OSI on.  Then Jen gives us a base highlight on Army post Ft. Gordon. Just minutes from Augusta Georgia, find out all this base and the surrounding are...

This week Jen covers the murder of Army Major David Shannon. Who would want him dead? Did it have to do with his work or his personal life? Tune in a find out all the twists and turns! Then Veronica gives us some great information on Leave. What is it? When can the service member use it? What about Use it or Lose it? Lots of great info coming at ya!     Sources: Cinemaholic Dateline Podcast Milita...

**Trigger Warning** This episode contains content that is not suitable for young children. It also contains graphic retellings of rape and murder. Listener discretion is advised.   This weeks story is HEAVY. We hate to hear it but not all US military members are American heroes. Buckle up because Veronica is taking us on a bumpy ride today. Then Jen brings us back with some great information on ba...