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🚨 Round 1: The STINKY Scandal 🚨 Ever wondered what happens when the rules go out the window? In this episode, we dive into the shocking secret Wi-Fi network scandal aboard the Navy’s littoral combat ship, Manchester. Senior enlisted leaders set up their own private Starlink network, nicknamed “STINKY,” to enjoy unrestricted internet access while the rest of the crew was left in the dark. This cl...

In this episode, we dive deep into two significant yet vastly different events that have shaped recent history. First, we explore the U.S.-Taliban Agreement of February 2020, which was intended to end America's longest war. We dissect the key provisions of the agreement, including the controversial prisoner release, the rapid collapse of the Afghan government, and the Taliban's return to power. We...

Explore the chilling rise of Charles Manson, from his first burglary at age 12 to the formation of the infamous Manson Family. This gripping narrative delves into Manson's escalating criminal activities, the disturbing crime scene at 10050 Cielo Drive, and the sinister methods he used to manipulate his followers. Uncover the shocking details of Manson's life, including his connections to covert go...

In a situation reminiscent of the 2004 attacks on John Kerry, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, is facing Republican criticism over his military service. The Trump campaign has questioned the accuracy of Walz’s statements about his service in the Minnesota National Guard, sparking a debate that echoes the "swift boating" attacks on Kerry’s Vietnam War record. B...

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota. In this episode, we dive deep into his multifaceted career, from his humble beginnings in rural Nebraska to his distinguished service in the Army National Guard, and his impactful tenure as a U.S. Representative. We’ll uncover stories of his military deployments, his dedication as a high school teacher and...

From conducting 103 counterinsurgency combat missions to identifying and neutralizing numerous improvised explosive devices (IEDs), Corporal Cothron and his loyal military working dog, Psycho, played a critical role in safeguarding their fellow Marines. Listen to firsthand accounts of his fearless actions, including thwarting a second truck-borne explosive attack and engaging enemy fighters under...

Round 1: President Biden’s Decision to Step Aside President Biden has made the monumental decision to step aside from his bid for a second term. At his Rehoboth, Delaware beach house, a place of reflection and family, Biden concluded that it was time to withdraw. Despite recovering from COVID-19, concerns about his ability to lead another term had grown. The GOP united behind Trump at their Milwau...

First, we'll cover the national anthem performance at the Home Run Derby by country singer Ingrid Andress, which went hilariously off the rails. Hear the exclusive insights from Fred Mascherino of Taking Back Sunday on why autotune might have been the culprit. Next, we break down the shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Learn about the multiple layers of security, what...

Russia Strikes Children's Hospital In a tragic event, Russian missiles targeted Ukrainian cities, resulting in the deaths of at least 36 people and injuring over 149. Among the damaged buildings was the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, one of Ukraine’s largest cancer treatment centers for children. The attack destroyed several hospital units, leaving many trapped under the rubble. Ukrainian...

"The Devil's Chessboard" by David Talbot is a gripping exposé that delves into the dark underbelly of American power during the Cold War. This meticulously researched book focuses on the career of Allen Dulles, the longest-serving director of the CIA, and his profound influence on U.S. foreign policy. Talbot paints a chilling portrait of Dulles as a master manipulator, who orchestrated coups, assa...

The Pentagon on Friday stood by its decision to conduct a clandestine disinformation campaign in the Philippines in 2020 that aimed to sow doubt about China's COVID-19 vaccine during the height of the global pandemic -- a campaign that was first revealed in a bombshell report by Reuters. The U.S. military launched the disinformation campaign following a decision by then-Defense Secretary Mark Espe...

Chaps and Kate are joined by their good buddy White Sox Dave who recently traveled to Europe and went on a WW2 battle site tour. The squad also talks about a new device that will detect TBI in less than 15 minutes post blast. 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

A US Army veteran turned foreign volunteer fighter has lost his bid to avoid extradition from Ukraine on murder and robbery charges. Craig Austin Lang, 34, will appear in a Florida court on Monday in connection with a 2018 double homicide and armed robbery. Mr Lang is said to have killed Serafin and Deana Lorenzo, and stolen from them to fund a new escapade in Venezuela. Earlier this year, a feder...

This Memorial Day hit the squad differently. After being so involved in a public way, sometimes taking a small step back and bring about some real introspection 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

Three weeks after U.S. troops were told they could face disciplinary action if their official .mil email addresses were found among those hacked from the adultery website Ashley Madison, the services appear ready to drop the affair. So far there are no reports of soldiers, sailors, Marines or airmen even being reprimanded for signing up to the cheating site using an official Pentagon account. An A...

A fight over whether women should be required to register for a potential draft has been revived in Congress. Last year, Congress appeared on the precipice of making women register with what's formally called the Selective Service System, but the idea was dropped from the defense policy bill signed into law after closed-door House-Senate negotiations despite having bipartisan support. Now, the pro...

An American soldier is being held by Russian authorities on charges of criminal misconduct, Army officials confirmed Monday. The Associated Press cited U.S. officials who said the soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, 34, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to Fort Cavazos in Texas. Instead, officials said Black, who is married, traveled to Russia to see a longtime gi...

The Marine Corps is creating a billet aimed at keeping dual-military families -- marriages where both spouses are service members -- together during moves to new duty stations. The billet, which is called the dual-military coordinator, will act as a liaison between couples and their career monitors in an attempt to alleviate stress associated with orders assignments, which can result in families b...

A former Army officer has relinquished his captain’s bars to enlist in the Marine Corps. “I was kind of at a point in my life in the Army where I didn’t feel really fulfilled,” Nicholas Brooklier said in a Marine Corps news story. “So, it was either get out and go to the civilian world, and to be honest, I did not want to do that. I felt like my time in the service wasn’t over. I just felt like I...

Displaced Palestinians trying to return to their homes in northern Gaza recounted being shot at by the Israeli army in a video verified by Al Jazeera on Sunday. At least 33,729 Palestinians have been killed and 76,371 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The death toll in Israel from Hamas’s October 7 attacks stands at 1,139, with dozens of people still held captive. Palestinian doc...

Tim Sheehy is a former Navy SEAL Officer who deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region, according to his campaign. Sheehy also says he was the first Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy to participate in the Army’s Special Operations exchange program and the first to graduate from the Army’s Ranger School. After graduation, he was commissioned into the Navy and completed...

The squad continues to talk about things that they had no idea about. This time, it's ole President Calvin Coolidge. Silent Cal was most known for his brevity. One particularly infamous incident recounts a White House dinner guest smugly informing Coolidge she’d made a bet that she could get more than two words out of him. His single retort? “You lose.” Even his parting gift to the word was verbal...

Bill Millin was the "Mad Piper" who played allied commandos ashore under heavy German fire at Sword Beach in Normandy on D-Day, on the extreme eastern flank of Operation Overlord. He was the only piper to lead allied troops into battle that day following a War Office ban which said pipers would attract sniper fire. But his commander, Brigadier Lord Lovat – Simon Fraser, hereditary chief of the Cla...

Round 1: Sadaam wanted to take things back to WW1 style fighting but the U.S. did some E-3 Mafia style shit and wrecked his plans Round 2: A Japanese fella took “mission accomplishment and then troop welfare” to a whole new level. You wont believe how long this dude followed orders. Round 3: How we feelin about this? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Pr...

Criminal gangs more powerful than Haiti's state security forces have attacked prisons and the airport serving the country's capital, forcing businesses and schools to close and driving an estimated 15,000 people from their homes in Port-au-Prince. On March 12, Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that he would resign once a transitional presidential council was created, capitulating to internation...