Permission To Speak Freely

Damon and Damo start this episode making excuses for why they haven’t released an episode for a while. Tisha joins the episode a little late and adds value to the “excuse” conversation.  Happy 248th birthday to the Navy! Rest well to all the Sailors we lost on the USS Cole on 12 Oct 2000. What the hell did Will Smith do to get him in the eternal dog house? Tisha has been doing some very interestin...

** Originally released 23 February 2022** On this episode, Damo sits down with one of his longtime friends and business partner, Wesley Pinkney. Wesley Pinkney is a retired Navy Chief with a really interesting story. He talks about it all from what made him join the Navy, how he was able to retire in only 13 years, and his inspiration behind the Pizza Restaurant in which he founded and owns; Plank...

**THIS EPISODE WAS RELEASED 1 JANUARY 2021** Andamo sits down with his wife, Angelene, to discuss all things 2021. They talk about early pain and late victories. They also discuss their top movies, tv shows, and albums (or artists, or songs, or whatever) of the year. If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to review, like, subscribe, comment, and share.  All social media for the Fan Room: htt...

** THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED 1 JANUARY 2022** Welcome to the Fan Room! In this inaugural episode of "The Fan Room," Andamo "Damo" McCullough sits down with an old friend and fellow music lover, Gregory Davidson. The two discuss music, the Navy, and Greg's life on the road as a sound engineer.    More Information from this episode:   Gregory Davidson's Social Media Profile: Facebook - ht...

**PLEASE READ** New episodes of 'Permission To Speak Freely' will be available soon. In the meantime, we are absorbing all of 'The Fan Room' into all of our PTSF channels. Please enjoy the episodes.    **THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED 21 MARCH 2022** Damo sits with friend and Navy veteran, Steven Pierre. The two discuss "High Year Tenure" and the impact that it had on multiple Sailor's caree...

Damo and Tisha are joined by retired ABFC, John Quillin. John was one of Damo’s facilitators when he attended his course to be a Command Navy Leader Development Facilitator. John discusses many elements from the Naval Leadership and Ethics command including some of the major exercises and content from the Leader Development courses. Whats the difference between a safe space and a brave space? What...

There is no such thing as a podcast without a Beyoncé debate. Here is ours. Are we ready for a Fleet Week in Miami? Should an E2 be driving around in a Tesla? The trio discusses some of the most toxic Navy eras that they can remember. Damon and Tisha debate if Cecily Aguilar’s 30-year sentence was fair or unfair. Damo asks if anyone has ever supported a command sports team. Are there any benefits...

Tisha is actually a part of this episode. It’s just very hard to hear her. CPO Initiation season is officially upon us and Damon discusses feeling disconnected from season events due to his job schedule. Football season is upon us as well! Damon is finally picking Master Chief billets. He explains why he wouldn’t want to serve on the same ship as his son. Do Better: Damo - (1) his ability to shine...

Congratulations to all the CPO Selectees! Remember, you only get ONE season so soak it up and take advantage of the opportunity.   Damon and Damo are joined once again by CMDCS Aaron Paul. Damo and Aaron were both members of the current CPO Selection boards and they are here to tell the tale. Damo’s visit to Millington started out pretty eventful as a storm caused a blackout on the base and all ov...

Tisha and Damo hold down this episode, covering a wide range of topics, to include what to expect from our next episode. The cat’s out the bag as Damo confesses that he sat this year’s CPO Selection board and cannot wait to talk about it next week. A Virginia Beach Sailor recently hit the jackpot for 1.8 million. What would you do if you were in his shoes? The power of embracing new initiatives is...

Tisha is back off of her vacation so the gang is in full form! To celebrate the 50th birthday of Hip Hop, the trio discusses their favorite eras of the music genre. There was a big time riverboat fight in Alabama that everyone is discussing. Is the “ball cap toss” a universal sign of distress? What is your worst (non-casualty related) fear on a Navy Vessel? Damon asks everyone what’s the thing tha...

Welp, Football is back! It’s definitely an exciting time of the year for Damon. Another Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) to start of the episode. What do you think is the best command coin? Have you ever wondered what’s it’s like to stand Resident Advisor (RA) watch in the barracks? What does it mean to let “power go to your head” in an organization as structured as the Navy? The term “micromanagem...

With Tisha on vacation, Damon and Damo hold it down with a few critical topics. The conversation starts with Damo discussing his experience as a Resident Advisor living in the barracks. The guys provide updates on their personal lives and quickly get into the MCPON’s Call to Action to Chief Petty Officers addressing “Warfighting Competency.” A US Soldier, Pvt. Travis King, fled from South Korea to...

WARNING: Explicit language throughout this episode. Do not listen with children around.   Tisha is running late. Damo had a few drinks. Damon will be the “Designated Driver’ for this ride! The guys get caught up on why they’ve been missing for a few weeks. Spoiler Alert: Blame Damon. Haha. Are HTs the DCs big bros? Recruiters were ordered to work 6 days a week but that was quickly shut down. A Cla...

On the inaugural edition of "Highlighting Our Heroes," the trio discusses the heroic effort of Captain David S. McCampbell, a.k.a. the "Ace of Aces."  Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast

Damon, Tisha, and Damo give their thoughts on the movie 'The Hurt Locker,' directed by Kathryn Bigelow The film stars Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackey.   Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.   Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Pt...

Tisha’s bored. Damon’s drained. Damo had a bad week. This episode starts with a conversation about group chats. Damon talks about his daughter’s high school graduation. The question is asked; “What’s the REAL Navy?” Damo talks about checking into his new command. Do Better: Damon discusses comms on ships, Damo talks about the Navy Times being irresponsible, and Tisha takes a bit of ownership. Sail...

Before The Episode: “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline...

Damon and Damo discuss "Diversity" and what it means to them.  Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. Link to all social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast

Tell the truth, did y’all really miss Damon? Well, he’s back today and rocking some At-Sea Fire Party swag, courtesy of the USS Boxer. Thanks to the hard working Sailors on the Boxer, we appreciate you! Did the Navy post and delete an instagram post celebrating “Pride Month”? If so, why? Damo reflects on recent social media engagement and why people seem to magnify negative opinions. The guys addr...

Happy Memorial Day. This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home.   Tisha and Damo show up on this special Memorial Day Weekend episode! Damo starts off by addressing the “Diversity” statements from the last episode and making sure that it was clear we he and Damon stands on the topic. Speaking of Damon, congrats on being selected for Master Chief, now we wait. Or do we pick ord...

All smoke no gas! We are on b.s. all episode! To our sophisticated listeners, go ahead and skip this one. We are having some fun on this episode. Damo checks in with Damon and Tisha to see about their recent activities on the internet. The trio discusses a clip from a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast about the Navy being seen as the “soft” branch of the military. Next up, those estranged f...

In the first episode of Mental Health Awareness month, Damo is joined by Dezarae Brigham, an active duty first class petty officer and the host of the ‘Seeds of Triumph’ podcast. They discuss her mental health journey, fitness journey, and her current experience as a podcaster. She starts of by sharing her troubling experiences with leadership early in her career while deployed in Afghanistan. Dez...

Let’s start this one with a little bit of transparency. Who the hell messes up the SAPR acronym anyway? Damo clears the air on his fumble. CY257 Active Duty E8 and E9 quotas are out. Good luck and well wishes to all. Do you want to become a hitman? Well, that’s as easy as hitting up a website and putting your application in. Just call the prison and ask the Tennessee Air National Guardsman that tr...

This episode starts with Damon getting a much deserved Disciplinary Review Board (DRB). The trio plays a little catch up to see how each other’s weeks were. Damo details the day that he spent with MCPON James Honea. Listen to Damo’s “bacon” story. Are we counting this against him or not? Tisha details her bittersweet Big Bear vacation. The trio discusses what they would do if the weren’t in the Na...