What a Hell of a Way to Die
463 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 452 ratingsWhat a Hell of a Way to Die is a left-wing military and veteran podcast hosted by Nate and Francis, two extremely online combat veterans. Join us to hear discussion of veterans issues, defense news, and military culture — all from a lefty perspective.
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How to Envision Leftist Foreign Policy feat. Alex McCoy
October 04, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWe've kept you waiting for this week's episode, but you get additional content: first, an interview between Francis and veteran organizer Alex McCoy on the topic of foreign policy and leftism (and how to reconcile the two). You also get a nearly episode-length argument between Nate and Adrian about Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings, how systems protect abusers, and whether or not there's any point in trying to win over Republicans. If you want more extremely online leftist veteran ...
Betrayed by the Corps (Featuring Sam)
September 26, 2018 03:12 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBFrancis talks with Sam, an IRR Marine officer who finds herself being pushed out of the Corps after reporting explicit photos being taken of her and circulated without her consent. The two talk about the poor handling of vulnerable people from command and up to victim advocacy, and what needs to be done to change it. Extended show notes here If you want any of the exceptional bonus content we have lined up in the coming weeks, you should subscribe to the Patreon and make your buddy smil...
History's Biggest Inventory Formation
September 19, 2018 04:01 - 52 minutes - 24 MBFor this week's episode, Nate, Francis, and Adrian discuss the enormous Vostok 2018 military exercises taking place between Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and others -- and the gang determines that there are very few tactical tasks that involve 300,000-person formations. Additionally, they discuss the news that Venezuelan military officers met in secret with the Trump Administration to discuss a coup against Nicolas Maduro -- a very normal thing for America to be doing given America's h...
News Roundup: A week of Drama
September 12, 2018 12:03 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBWE GOT MERCH. Check out the store at Teespring This week, the team covers several news stories, from Bristol Palin diming out her ex to Jody to the secretary of the Army accidentally spotlighting a war criminal during Suicide Prevention Week Check out this week's bonus episode in which Adrian interviews Politico military reporter Wesley Morgan Check out this week's bonus episode as we break down the classic Red Dawn and telling just how amazingly fascist it is. $3 a month gets you acc...
Is it Fascist: RoboCop (1987)
September 05, 2018 02:07 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBWE GOT MERCH. Check out the store at Teespring The team watches the original RoboCop directed by Paul Verhoven and between all the graphic violence and naked buts tried to determine if it's fascist or not. Check out this week's bonus episode in which Adrian interviews Politico military reporter Wesley Morgan Check out this week's bonus episode as we break down the classic Red Dawn and telling just how amazingly fascist it is. $3 a month gets you access here Got a story to share? You...
Gamer Congressman Duncan Hunter Punches Reset Button on Career
August 29, 2018 02:06 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBWE GOT MERCH. Check out the store at Teespring Adrian, Francis, and Karl talk about the curious case of the vaping congressman Duncan Hunter. While he is a massive piece of crap, he is also the most troop congressman we've ever had Check out this week's bonus episode in which Adrian interviews Politico military reporter Wesley Morgan Check out this week's bonus episode as we break down the classic Red Dawn and telling just how amazingly fascist it is. $3 a month gets you access here ...
Going Outside the Wire with Jason Kander
August 22, 2018 01:54 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBWE GOT MERCH. Check out the store at Teespring Francis sits down with Jason Kander, Afghanistan Veteran and Missouri politician who is currently running for Mayor of Kansas City, Mo. The two talk about the book, trade deployment stories, and talk about what it is to be politically left leaning in a state deep in the heartlands Then we dig our ever suffering producer Karl out of his soundproof bunker to talk about himself and let him wax poetic about the 82nd Airborne. Get Jason's book...
The Nazis in your backyard (feat. Corey Pein)
August 15, 2018 02:28 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBGET YOUR SHIRTS- The Inagural Hell of a Way to Die shirt/Sticker/Tote is here! Adrian speaks with author Corey Pein (@coreypein)about the Unite the Right rally in Washington State and how these ideas flourish in America Check out this week's bonus episode. Cathrine Schmit is a currently serving soldier who transitioned from male to female in the Army. Hear her story - https://www.patreon.com/posts/being-in-army-20522835 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-...
Everyone Needs a Side Hustle
August 08, 2018 03:42 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBGET YOUR SHIRTS- The Inagural Hell of a Way to Die shirt/Sticker/Tote is here! The team discusses guns yet again, and then talk about how China's crackdown on officer side businesses are less of a threat to global security and more of the president rolling his eyes at some nonsense. Check out this week's bonus episode. Cathrine Schmit is a currently serving soldier who transitioned from male to female in the Army. Hear her story - https://www.patreon.com/posts/being-in-army-20522835 G...
I Am An American Gamer
August 01, 2018 03:08 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBGET YOUR SHIRTS- The Inagural Hell of a Way to Die shirt/Sticker/Tote is here! The team talks about the budget again and just how strange it is that it went through without a fuss. Then we talk about about how if the US Army got together a team they would dominate Street Fighter 2 leagues. Check out this week's bonus episode Mark A Allerton where he and Nate discuss being a lefty veteran on the other side of the pond. https://www.patreon.com/posts/across-pond-with-19957792 Got a st...
The Broken Clock is Finally Right
July 25, 2018 03:25 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBFrancis, Nate, and eventually Adrian talk about the Russian bear in the room. Then we congratulate the Army Times for finally being right about a new Army Physical Fitness Test (which probably still won't happen) Check out this week's bonus episode Mark A Allerton where he and Nate discuss being a lefty veteran on the other side of the pond. https://www.patreon.com/posts/across-pond-with-19957792 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel f...
Book Report - The Right Answer by John K Delaney
July 21, 2018 18:31 - 23 minutes - 17.6 MBFrancis reviews the book The Right Answer by John K Delaney, which apparently involves a lot of private companies making a bunch of money off the tax payers. This is the first of a new series, the rest of which will be available at the $1 level once or so a month at https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie Send me your political books from assholes to PO BOX 16331 1203 Lemay Ferry Rd St. Louis, MO 63125
What's in the Water (Feat. Ken Klippenstein)
July 18, 2018 12:06 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBKen Klippenstein, journalist with The Daily Beast and The Young Turks, joins Nate and Adrian to discuss poisoned water on military bases, the Freedom of Information Act, and how anyone with some spare time can start their own investigations Follow Ken - https://twitter.com/kenklippenstein Check out this week's bonus episode Mark A Allerton where he and Nate discuss being a lefty veteran on the other side of the pond. https://www.patreon.com/posts/across-pond-with-19957792 Got a story...
HAIL HAIL The Gang's All Here
July 11, 2018 03:41 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBAdrian makes his triumphant return to the podcast. The team discusses just where the hell he's been and the politics of being a politician. Check out this week's bonus episode Mark A Allerton where he and Nate discuss being a lefty veteran on the other side of the pond. https://www.patreon.com/posts/across-pond-with-19957792 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at [email protected] or send us an ...
Independence Day Special: Independence Day review!
July 03, 2018 03:13 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBIT'S INDEPENDENCE DAY, BABY! Drop your fireworks for an hour and listen as Nate and Francis talk about the original Independence Day. The one with Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum. Check out this week's bonus episode with Spenser Rapone as we break down the Ridley Scott Classic Black Hawk Down. Get it here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/is-it-fascist-of-19612686 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at sergeantjoker...
Red Cycle Tasking: Ethnic Cleansing
June 27, 2018 01:35 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBNate and Francis discuss just how screwed the immigration crisis is. Includes: Us being mad at imperialism, Francis trying to parse the idea of the government taking away his kid, and the insanity of VetBro TV. Check out this week's bonus episode with Spenser Rapone as we break down the Ridley Scott Classic Black Hawk Down. Get it here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/is-it-fascist-of-19612686 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to...
Buddy, They Won’t Even Let Me F*** the Army (feat. Spenser Rapone)
June 20, 2018 02:19 - 57 minutes - 44.1 MBSpenser Rapone, in infamous Commie Cadet, as seen on the facebook page of your racist uncle who served three years in the Marines during the Cold War, joins the team to talk about what radicalized him and what he plans to do now that he's out of the loving embrace of the Army. We're doing a fundraiser for NETA, an organization who takes food, water, and other necessities to asylum seekers on the Mexico border. You can purchase bath and body products through the 25th of July with this link,...
The only real tankie online
June 13, 2018 15:14 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBNate and Francis talk about the jackasses who called ICE on a guy delivering a pizza to a military base, as well as the hero LT who stole an M557 for a Virginia joyride Check out this week's Q&A. Three dollars a month gets you access, but five gets you...More access! Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at [email protected] or send us an anonymous question or comment to curiouscat.me/16666014 Fol...
MRE Pizzagate
June 05, 2018 23:55 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBNate and Francis talk about an upcoming lawsuit to protect HIV+ soldiers serving, the myth of the dependapotomas, and wonder if pizza MREs are better if you leave them in the fridge overnight Check out this week's Q&A. Three dollars a month gets you access, but five gets you...More access! Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at [email protected] or send us an anonymous question or comment to curio...
Memorial Day Spectacular: Pearl Harbor review
May 30, 2018 02:53 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBNate and Francis watched the cinematic abortion known as Pearl Harbor and ask the question, Is it Fascist or just shit? Check out this week's Q&A. Three dollars a month gets you access, but five gets you...More access! Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just DM, email at [email protected] or send us an anonymous question or comment to curiouscat.me/16666014 Follow the podcast on Facebook Follow The Podcast ...
The Hooligans of Kandahar (Feat. Joe Kassabian)
May 23, 2018 01:11 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBFrancis talks with Joe Kassabian about his upcoming book "The Hooligans of Kandahar". Joe is a former combat soldier who spent two deployments overseas. In this episode, the two talk about their times in Afghanistan and just how fucked everything is over there. Get the book here Follow Joe on twitter here This week's bonus episode features @TheJustinRose as he and Francis make fun of Jordan Peterson for taking Disney Movies too seriously, and then argue for twenty minutes about Disney ...
Getting waterboarded to own the libs
May 16, 2018 04:01 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week, we discuss the 82nd Airborne and their strange approach to suicide prevention, and we're getting waterboarded to own the libs. Please enjoy Producer Karl's first appearance on the show This week's bonus episode features @TheJustinRose as he and Francis make fun of Jordan Peterson for taking Disney Movies too seriously, and then argue for twenty minutes about Disney movies. Five dollars a month gets you access. Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-61...
Conservative vs Leftist - Health Care, Online and everything in between (Feat. @The_Tyler_Grant)
May 09, 2018 01:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBFrancis interviews Tyler Grant (@The_Tyler_Grant), a conservative voter, writer and thinker. Somehow they manage to agree on a lot of things and we're unsure who that makes look bad. This week's bonus episode features @TheJustinRose as he and Francis make fun of Jordan Peterson for taking Disney Movies too seriously, and then argue for twenty minutes about Disney movies. Five dollars a month gets you access. Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can a...
Free Bonus Content: Rojava Strong with Brace Belden
May 02, 2018 02:49 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBNate is traveling and Francis had to play Soldier this weekend, so nothing got recorded. Instead, enjoy this old bonus episode with Brace Belden, the California Communist who ran off to Syria to fight ISIS. This week's bonus episode is a Q&A with Nate and Francis. Just $3 a month to get access to one bonus a month. Five bucks a month gets you three episodes. So much content! We're also introducing new bonus tiers for the Patreon! We will have a $1 and $3 level you can give to as well. Cl...
Dinosaur Puppets: Banned Under UCMJ
April 25, 2018 02:08 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBThis week, we're talking about how no one is allowed to have fun anymore, and how Trumps's great economy is fucking over recruiters In this week’s bonus episode, Nate speaks with former Canadian Air Force officer Alex Fisher about recent hijinks at the Royal Military College, what it’s like to serve in the Canadian armed forces, and how weird and insane the American military seems from the outside. Read about mass punishment, Canadian-style here: We're also introducing new bonus tiers f...
How to Avoid Getting Killed by America (With Phil Klay)
April 18, 2018 03:12 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThis week, the fire team brings interviews Phil Klay about his article in the Atlantic tackling what exactly it is we’re supposed to be telling troops when we send them to the desert year after year to fight a war no one cares about. Read Phil's work here Extended show notes here In this week’s bonus episode, Nate speaks with former Canadian Air Force officer Alex Fisher about recent hijinks at the Royal Military College, what it’s like to serve in the Canadian armed forces, and how ...
The Definitive Guide to Skating on the Southern Border
April 11, 2018 02:19 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week, the fire team brings on an Air National Guardsman to discuss what exactly it is the military will be doing along the Mexican border. Turns out it’s mostly boring surveillance stuff. Somehow it will still cost taxpayers a billion dollars, I’m sure In this week's bonus episode, Nate speaks with former Canadian Air Force officer Alex Fisher about recent hijinks at the Royal Military College, what it’s like to serve in the Canadian armed forces, and how weird and insane the American...
Who Needs HIPAA When You Have the Army
April 04, 2018 03:36 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week, Nate and Francis discuss the military barring enlistment, and even pulling someone out of basic training, for seeking counceling while a military dependent, and the firing of David Shulkin and the long march toward privatizing the VA. Extended show notes here For this week’s bonus interview, Nate spoke with Joe Glenton, a former British Army soldier whose opposition to the War on a Terror is the basis of his book “Soldier Box” (link). Nate and Joe discuss the British militar...
Our Little Baby War Grew up Into a Surly Teen
March 28, 2018 01:48 - 53 minutes - 45.4 MBNate and Francis discuss John Bolton as the new NatSec advisor to President Trump, and just who we're going to war with first. Then we talk about the 15 year anniversary of the start of the Iraq war. We're also introducing new bonus tiers for the Patreon! We will have a $1 and $3 level you can give to as well. Details in the episode. https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie NEW NEWSLETTER! Sign up with your email here for a twice monthly news letter. Don't miss anything and have it delive...
Shamrock you like a Hurricane
March 21, 2018 02:40 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week, we're chatting about Shamrock Hellfires and the Space Forces. Both dumb ideas from completely different places! NEW NEWSLETTER! Sign up with your email here for a twice monthly news letter. Don't miss anything and have it delivered directly to you -eepurl.com/dhFP4n Want the full interview you heard? Five bucks a month gets you that access - https://www.patreon.com/posts/17677439 Got a story to share? You can do on the Voicemail line (314) 722-6138. You can also feel free to just D...
Story Time 2
March 16, 2018 16:57 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBHave another one on us. It's your Story Time Podcast! This time with Navy Veteran Amber (@Tooterbelle) and Nate https://twitter.com/Tooterbelle
The Truth Is Out There, Just on the Other Side of the Red Tape
March 14, 2018 02:31 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBNate and Francis discuss the toxicity of the military and how there really needs to be a block of instructions on how to turn off your dickishness and casual racism when you’re out in the real world. Then the pair talk about just how we’re fucking over immigrant soldiers once again by removin the immigration services from military bases, making soldiers who aren’t yet full American citizens find alternative paths. And our final talk is about UFOs and how government bureaucracy is keeping us f...
MRE Sommeliers
March 07, 2018 03:51 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBNate and Francis discuss an article from Task and Purpose that gives step by step instructions on how to eat Army Long Term Survival rations. From the bar of compressed peas to your very own chili. https://taskandpurpose.com/army-long-term-food-survival-guide/ Then we talk about reports that the military has been mishandling working dogs post deployment and just how unsurprising it is that equipment is being mishandled. Not like they treat the vets a whole lot better. https://www.reuters.com/...
Military News Roundup: Drunk and Naked in the Woods
February 27, 2018 23:04 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIt's a Round Robin this week as Nate and Francis grab a few news articles and hash them out. First up: new changes to Army Basic Training. We're marching in formations again! At least you don't have to pass Land Navigation to graduate anymore. - https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/02/09/low-discipline-new-soldiers-prompts-army-redesign-basic-training.html After that, Francis rails against the new "Deploy or Get out" policy. Not because he doesn't want to deploy again (he doesn't though) ...
Story Time!
February 23, 2018 03:43 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIt's been a hell of a week, so for your mental health here's a free bonus episode where Francis and Nate share Army stories. If you want to share a story, you can record it and send to [email protected] or call the voicemail line at 314-722-6138
We Need to talk about Guns. Again.
February 21, 2018 04:16 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn the wake of the Parkland, Florida shootings, Nate and Francis talk about guns yet again and the new crop of talking points Republicans ineffectively throw around every time this happens. This time, it's all about making teachers pack heat and be prepared to gun down an active shooter. A perfectly reasonable solution in the richest and most prosperous country in the world. Nate floats an interesting idea to curb Hollywood's influence on guns which everyone can agree with. Extended show note...
Vets against Hate, and also Military Parades
February 14, 2018 03:47 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week Nate and Francis are joined by Alex McCoy, a member of Common Defense which is an organization that rallies and organizes veterans against hate. We talk about how being a veteran protects you against the doughy Trump supporters who went to business school instead of serving. Learn more about you can get involved in Common Defense - http://www.commondefensepac.org/ Follow Alex - https://twitter.com/AlexanderMcCoy4 Extended show notes - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2018...
Book Review: Way of the Shadow Wolves (Feat. The Warax)
February 07, 2018 02:36 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Warax joins us to discuss Steven Seagal's fictional(???) book The Way of the Shadow Wolves. Through a mixture of brake cleaner and huffing glue, The Warax managed to plow through the entirety of this book to clue Francis and Nate in on just how far the Deep state goes. Lots of spoilers for those of you just just haven't gotten to this one on your stack yet. Follow the Warax here - https://twitter.com/iAmTheWarax NEW NEWSLETTER! Sign up with your email here for a twice monthly news letter....
We are the Warax. Except AmVets. Screw those guys
January 31, 2018 02:18 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Warax takes a break from speaking for the troops to join Francis and Nate on the podcast to talk about his dustup with the Veterans service Organization AMVETS, who tried to get an advertisement slipped into the Super Bowl, was rejected, and then fantastically shit the bed when trying to use it to drum up controversy. Then we all talk about the preacher who doesn't believe in PTSD, but for some reason got an invite to a military prayer breakfast. Probably because google is blocked on some...
Clown School is Closed: Government Shutdown 2018
January 24, 2018 13:52 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBNEW NEWSLETTER! Sign up with your email here for a twice monthly news letter. Don't miss anything and have it delivered directly to you -eepurl.com/dhFP4n The government may have closed their doors, but we’re still here. Nate and Francis discuss the current and previous government shutdowns. Then we talk about another instance of Stolen Valor, in which a Staff Sergeant faked the entirety of his career and ended up doing an Airborne jump without actually being qualified. Extended show notes - ...
Taking a machine gun to blackmail charges
January 18, 2018 03:58 - 49 minutes - 34 MBNate and Francis talk local politics with Connor Southard (@connorsouthard). Connor spent time in the same educational program as Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, who is currently in the hot seat for not just an extramarital affair, but possible blackmail as well after allegedly taking a picture of the woman in the nude and threatening to use it against her. Then, we talk the president’s “shithole countries” comment and why it’s irritating to see people use an immigrant as a shining example j...
Learn our Names First: Politicizing Fallen Soldiers
January 10, 2018 04:04 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week, the team takes on the politicizing of those who have fallen in war, especially by complete asshole politicians like the president and noted felon and conservative troll. Dinesh D'Souza. Both decided to tweet picture of widows mourning their husbands for no reason other than scoring points with other massive assholes. Then, we talk the lifting of the transgender ban, and how it seems trans people are still being turned away. Not because of bigotry, but because of that thing we all k...
Please finish your mandatory OPSEC training before close of business
January 03, 2018 02:44 - 57 minutes - 45.5 MBNate and Francis talk aboutThe curious case of George Papadopoulos and his amazingly loud mouth after a few drinks. George managed to start the whole Russia investigation into Trump's campaign by getting shitty at the bar and shooting his mouth off. You can can read more of our thoughts here in the show notes. https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2018/01/02/Please-finish-your-mandatory-OPSEC-training-before-close-of-business We also talk about the state of Massachusetts giving veterans...
Stolen Valor and Challenge coins
December 27, 2017 04:47 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBNate and Francis discuss Stolen Valor, as explained by Alex Nichols in his latest piece for The Outline. In the last decade or two of war, it seems Conservatives think there is no greater disrespect once can do than to dress up as a troop. Even though troops steal the most valor of all. Then, we talk about the President's insane new Challenge coin, and why at a certain point in your career, you just don't care about getting them anymore. Real Alex's piece here - https://theoutline.com/post/27...
No one actually cares about Alabama (Feat: @juanyfbaby)
December 20, 2017 03:50 - 51 minutes - 40.7 MBNate and Francis are joined by Juan (twitter.com/juanyfbaby) to discuss the Alabama senate race and how quickly everyone is going to forget about black women after they turned out in droves to defeat the accused pedophile by almost a whole percent. Extended Shownotes - https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/single-post/2017/12/19/No-one-actually-cares-about-Alabama We want your Christmas stories! We're planning a Christmas episode, so please call in and leave a voicemail about your military Christma...
A Message from Marine Todd
December 13, 2017 14:06 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBFrancis got an email regarding his Everyday Carry piece about Sebastian Gorka that was somehow longer than the actual article. After having just recorded their most current mailbag episode after some beers, the two tear into the letter You can listen to that mailbag episode here for for the low price of five dollars a month, as well as get in on a year of bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/Hellofawaytodie/ Have questions for our upcoming mailbag? DM us or post to curiouscat.me/16666014 Th...
Birthday Cake and Iran Hate (Feat. Madrian Bonenburger)
December 06, 2017 01:29 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThis week, Nate and Francis are joined by Adrian's evil twin brother Madrian to discuss Tom Cotton's love of birthday cake and hatred of Iranians. Not a subscriber? You're missing out on bonus content! Check out the latest bonus episode. Five bucks a month gives you access to mailbag episodes, interviews, and much more. Francis and Matt Christman talk about the fascist themes and weird science in Southland Tales - www.patreon.com/posts/southland-tales-15587514 Have questions for our upcoming ...
Sebastian Dorka EDC and the future of Emergency Medicine
November 29, 2017 03:10 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MBthis week, Francis spends some time ranting about Sebastian Gorka's tryhard everyday carry list that appeals only to other tryhard douchbags. Then Francis talks with Dan Burke, an old friend and 3D artist who is working to create the most advanced medical mannequin ever for the DoD. The Advanced Modular Manikin system is meant to create standardization for a medical mannequin. Need a leg that simulates a break? Just snap it on. Or replace it with one filled with fake blood for the chest wound...
Southland Tales with Matt Christman (promo)
November 28, 2017 13:33 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBMatt Christman (@Cushbomb)joins Francis to talk about the 2006 Richard Kelly movie Southland Tales, which sets itself in the backdrop of a fascist America where Sean Wallace and the guy who played Booger from Revenge of the Nerds are scientists, and Jon Lovitz plays a racist cop. Get the full episode for $5 a month on the Patreon right here https://www.patreon.com/posts/southland-tales-15587514
What We've Got Here is Failure to Communicate
November 22, 2017 01:29 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBFrancis and Nate discuss the Texas shooter and how he managed to get a hold of guns, even though he was a convicted domestic abuser. Turns out, Federal agencies are absolutely terrible at telling each other things like that. Then, they talk about Gen. Hyten stating that he would refuse an illegal order to shoot a nuke, and what exactly an illegal order mean (and that we have never ever ever broken one and will deny it forever if accused) Federal agencies not reporting data - http://taskandpur...