Permission To Speak Freely

*Recorded on April 13th* Damon is back on ships and excited about his new experiences. Damo had a very close call with a bunch of poppy seeds. It could’ve gotten very bad for him. The guys discuss the prospects of TikTok being banned and weigh the pros and cons of the social media platform. Are civilians taking a potential war with China as seriously as they should?  Actor Jonathan Majors has rece...

Damo opens this episode addressing his recent issues with trying to get his Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) completed. Damon’s #DoBetter shines a light on the lack of the “teamwork” aspect that he’s witnessed during his recent ship visits. The guys discuss the importance of choosing the right mentor as opposed to finding someone that agrees with everything that you say. What are the pros and cons...

About This Episode:   Tisha and Damo are joined by Buddy Shorey. Buddy is a military veteran, husband, father, and “dog dad.” Buddy also has an amazing story. He details his personal growth story of overcoming an addiction to prescription pills which ultimately resulted in him being separated from military service  — to where he is today. He reflects on past mistakes, near death experiences, and f...

The thoughts and views expressed in this episode are the thoughts and views of the speakers and shall not be in any form associated with views of the Department of Defense and its components.   About This Episode:   Damon opens this with a question about if women have to be “perfect” to be able to compete in the work force. Damon shares a sea story about a woman Sailor feeling like her remarks wer...

**DISCLAIMER** The thoughts and views expressed in this episode are the thoughts and views of the speakers and shall not be in any form associated with views of the Department of Defense and its components.   **PLEASE READ** We recorded an episode in March, however, due to multiple issues, we will not be able to release the episode. There were a few topics discussed that were we felt we needed to...

**DISCLAIMER** The thoughts and views expressed in this episode are the thoughts and views of the speakers and shall not be in any form associated with views of the Department of Defense and its components.   **PLEASE READ** We recorded an episode in March, however, due to multiple issues, we will not be able to release the episode. There were a few topics discussed that were we felt we needed to...

**TRIGGER WARNING** Depending on your life experiences, this episode may contain topics that have an emotional affect on you. We didn’t get too deep into details, but some of the conversations in this episode deal with domestic violence, abuse, and mental health conditions. Listen at your own discretion.   About Our Guest: Charles “Chip” Huth is a retired executive commander of the the Kansas City...

Damon and Damo are joined by active-duty Command Master Chief and host of ‘The Rising Son’ podcast, Dean Howell. The guys kick it off with a conversation about Dean’s upbringing. From a Harvard University “recruit” to a Navy Recruiting Office, Damo asks Dean what made him “Choose Navy.” This turned out to be an excellent choice as Dean made Master Chief in 15 years. He also spent the greater part...

Seems like we’ve been doing a lot of random things. We hope you’ve been enjoying some of the extra content. Damon is back from vacation and fired up to get back in the gym. Damo is on a pescatarian diet so he’s gonna need some motivation from all of us because he’s struggling already. Tisha had some things to take care of, but the guys have a special announcement to make. Was Damon really almost a...

Tisha and Damo are joined by ITSN Mario A. Litano. ITSN Litano is a recent graduate from the Navy's Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. They ask him what made him decide to join the military as a 39-year old married man with children and an already established lifestyle. He discusses his day-to-day experiences while serving as a recruit during the pandemic. Of course, Tisha and Damo...

Damon is on vacation so Tisha and Damo are holding it down in this bonus episode of "Permission To Speak Freely." Recently a screenshot of a conversation between a GM1 who appears to be his LCPO surfaced on the internet. GM1 is asking for a "sick day" because he didn't get any sleep due to having to take care of his sick daughter while his wife was taking care of the newborn. Chief wasn't having a...

The gang kicks off this episode with a quick “Wellness Check.” It’s been a while since the team connected so Damon, Damo, and Tisha all get caught up on each other’s Valentine’s Days. The NAVADMINs for CMDCM and CMDCS and CWO/LDO were released. Congrats to everyone that was selected. The Army’s “first full time rap artists just started basic training” but what do we think about it? Can you be a st...

It's no disclaimer in the beginning of this episode. That means "It's UP"!   No, please handle us with care and grace and everything that you would normally handle us with, please. It's "Oh, By The Way." This means we don't do too much explaining about what the episode is about. Just know that this is an organic conversation about leadership with a friend and fellow servicemember; SMSgt Kyle Reed....

Entrepreneur/Author/Writer Alana M. Abernethy joins the show again. This makes her our first official “Repeat Guest,” which is another first for Alana! She discusses her life now from where she was the last time we spoke. She talks about her reason for traveling and the joy of being able to travel with zero restrictions. She reflects on an incident with negative criticism due to the title of her r...

It’s time for us to ban together and take a stand! Are you with us? Well come on, we’re going to the highest levels of government to make the “day after the Super Bowl” an official “Day Off.” Damo reflects on his time as “acting” Command Master Chief as the his new CMDCM has officially checked into the command. An interaction with a Civilian Supervisor leads Damo to ask what everyone’s thoughts ar...

Have you ever been in the head on the toilet - never mind, let’s not even get into that one. It’s only right to start this episode with a #DoBetter. Damo has smoke for Amazon giving away janky products. Damon want’s electric vehicles to be available for purchase. Medical is going for the “Do Better Record,” causing Tisha all kinds of problems while dealing with one of her children’s medical issue....

Damon, Damo, and Tisha are back with more shenanigans, top stories, and most importantly; ownership. The fellas reflect on why they chose not to release a recent interview with a guest. Damon’s issue with the price of eggs leads Tisha to ask who would stay in the military if they won the Mega Millions. MCPON Honea hosted an AMA on Reddit last week. Super cool idea, but how did it go? Damo asks Dam...

Be sure to pick up a copy of Stephen’s book (available on March 7th, 2023 on Amazon); Life on the X: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Meeting any Challenge with Courage, Confidence, and Readiness - https://stephendrum.com/book-page/   27-Year Navy SEAL Master Chief (SOCM) Stephen Drum (retired) joins this episode and speaks with the guys about the difference between the “best” and the “greatest.” He reflect...

To connect with LNC Artisha Bing, please email her at: Artisha@thejclegacy.com   Damon and Damo are joined by LNC Artisha Bing. Damo starts off with a question; can you run a successful command without sacrificing sleep, work, fitness, or family? The discuss the hazards in trying to “load” more work onto someone whose specific job isn’t the most burdensome. Question of the day: is this “cutting?”...

Did you miss episode notes? Well, here you go. Hope this satisfies you. Why are we still talking about masks going into 2023? Damon expresses his concerns about a new mask mandate in San Diego county. He reflects on his recent back surgery. Why does it feel like you have to go through a gauntlet to get an MRI in the Navy? If you want to know the reason that we didn’t have a video for our last epis...

Damon just got surgery on his back and Damo's having a tough time adjusting to the world post his Jamaica vacation, so here's the deal: Just listen to the damn episode. Things are discussed. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.

Damon and Damo both enjoyed their Thanksgiving weeks in two completely different ways. Damon had an intimate meal with his family, even though his son Mark is missing due to mission requirements. Damo had a chance to visit his Grandfather in Florida and interview him about his life. Good luck to all E6’s getting ready for the E7 exam. But damn, why is the test right after the holiday break? We can...

Damon and Damo are joined by “DGUTS,” the host of popular military podcast, “Don’t Give Up The Ship.” They begin the episode discussing the “potluck etiquette.” Happy birthday Damon!  Don’t forget to show him some love. Damo recalls his experience serving as a courtesy CACO for a Planeside Honors ceremony. The guys discuss a story about a Sailor who made Chief but rejected the anchors and decided...

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!   It’s our anniversary! Two years of ‘Permission to Speak Freely.’ Thanks everyone for your continued support and love! We are definitely taking a shot, so get your glasses ready!   Damon and Damo begin the episode by shouting out the Marines. Happy 247th birthday Marines! If you’ve been listening a while, you know how the guys feel about Veteran’s Day deals. They quickly get i...

The shocking news that started the week was the story of the untimely death of Takeoff, who made up one third of the iconic rap group; Migos. Damo recounts his affinity for the Migos and how he came to become of fan of the trio. The guys discuss violence in the hip hop community and the necessity to protect yourself. They also discuss the recent spike in what seems to be a glorification of violenc...