The Veteran & The Voice

Episode #40: Brett and Matt are back with a whole bag of topics! On this episode: Primanti Brothers sandwiches origin, Philadelphia's house of horrors, ancient military tactics still being taught today, and a special commemoration of the events and lives lost on September 11, 2001. Thank you for listening, and thanks to all those who have served.

Episode #39: Brett and Matt do a deep dive into a bunch of interesting and poignant topics. On this episode: best and worst airports, hopes for the 2026 NFL season, the trial of Lindsay Clancy, WNBA flubs, and more!

Episode #38: The Vietnam War vs. modern war comparisons, parents helping their children in unspeakable crimes in Pennsylvania, August 23 in history, Pete Rose, and more!

Episode #37: Matt and Brett discuss what they have been watching, Pearl Harbor & World War II, Anthony Fauci's appearance before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, COVID-19 lockdowns, the Democratic Socialists of America, and more!

Episode #36: Brett and Matt discuss Mamdani's Little Italy snub, why local Italian deli shops are the best, Lindsey Graham's passing, July 12 in history, and more!

Episode #35: Matt and Brett dive into a number of fun of topics! On this episode: June 18 in history, college debt vs. college degree, Italian feasts, growing up was better in the 80s and 90s, and a childhood game called "Red Ass," which is hilarious.

Episode #34: Brett and Matt dive into the history of Flag Day, true American flag stories, the current state of Star Wars, and Spencer Pratt's election results. Thank you for listening and thank you to all who have served.

Episode #33: Happy Memorial Day. Today, Matt and Brett take a moment to remember and honor all of those whom gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We will never forget.  Other topics in this episode: George W. Bush and 9/11, the war in Iran, May 25 in history, Spencer Pratt, and more! 

Episode #32: Brett and Matt discuss Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral candidacy, May 10 in history, Manhunt and the delusions of John Wilkes Booth, Iran update, and more! Thanks for listening, and thank you to all of the veterans that have served our country.

Episode #31: recapping the White House Correspondents' Dinner situation, March 26 in history, camaraderie amongst veterans that only veterans will understand, Matt's trip to Philadelphia, and Brett's awesome & wild story about attending the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Episode #30: April 12 in history, Artemis II, the U.S. space program, update on the war in Iran, Generation Kill, and more!

Episode #29: Brett's birthday, Knights of Columbus, epic Pennsylvania fish fry, the curse of electronics, March 30 in history, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Iran updates, and more!

Episode #28: Brett and Matt discuss how difficult winning the Stanley Cup is, Brett's story about David Quinn, how wild things were during the pandemic, March 22 in history, Afroman's legal victory, Iran updates, and more!

Episode #27: Brett and Matt talk March 15 in history, young priests vs. older priests, the war in Iran, best MLB ballparks, A.I. in MLB, NFL trade updates, Governor Josh Shapiro, and a nostalgic story about a barber's chair.

Episode #26: Brett and Matt remember the U.S. service members killed in the Iran war, discuss how we need to do a better job of welcoming home veterans, mental health, the situation in Iran, a cool museum in New York, March 6 in history, and more! Thank you to all U.S. veterans for your service. Thanks for listening.

Episode #25: Brett and Matt jump right into Operation Epic Fire and the causes, outcomes, decisions behind the operation, potential next steps, and, of course, remembering the U.S. service personnel who lost their lives. Also, a recap of the 2026 State of the Union address. Thank you for listening, and thank to you all whom have served.

Episode #24: On the first episode of 2026 Brett and Matt discuss Brett's health update, geopolitical issues, February 15 in history, the most boring Super Bowl ever, news surrounding Savannah Guthrie's mother, and more.

Episode #23: A special return of Brett Spitale after a monumental procedure in which he dives into. Also, December 21 in history, the situation in Venezuela, 2025 NFL playoff picture, and why you don't need to feel bad for Kirk Cousins.

Episode #22: Brett and Matt discuss the sad situation in Washington D.C. with the patriotic National Guard personnel, November 29 in history, NFL teams that are "suspect," and more.

Episode #21: Brett announces an important update, November 21 in history, recapping the historical poor pullout in Afghanistan, Mamdani visits Trump in the White House, the Buffalo Bills, and more!

Episode #20: We are back! On this episode: November 9 in history, review of In Waves and War, other things we've been watching, Norman Schwarzkopf, Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election, and more!

Episode #19: Brett and Matt discuss the current situation in the Middle East, the current MLB playoffs, and some interesting choices for shows they are watching. Also, you don't want to miss Brett's incredible story about the time he worked at a video rental store.

Episode #18: Brett and Matt wish a Happy 250th Anniversary to the Navy, discuss shows they have been watching, recap on the Phillies horrible loss, weigh in on the ceasefire in the Middle East, dive into the ridiculous security of Californian grocery stores, and more!

Episode #17: On this episode of The Veteran & The Voice: Brett is the only person to visit Mount Rushmore, why can't the NFL get their streaming rights figured out, October 4 in history, the government shuts down, and more! Thank you for listening to The Veteran & The Voice, and thank you to all of our veterans listening. We salute you.

Episode #16: September 26 in history, jail cell of the Philadelphia Eagles, Trump speaks at the United Nations, Tylenol in the news with autism, Jimmy Kimmel returns, and more!