Latest Battalion Podcast Episodes
03XX Series Interview Dan Spaulding
03XX Series - July 13, 2021 11:20 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, Tyler and Jose sit down with their fellow 2/8 Brother Dan Spaulding and traverse his journey from Bootcamp, Iraq, Afghanistan to his current position with 6th Regiment as their Regimental Athletic Trainer. Special Thank you to Dan for sharing with us his time, and imparting wor...
03XX Series Mike Dalgliesh
03XX Series - June 17, 2021 17:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode Tyler and Jose sit down with Mike Dalgliesh father of Rory Dalgliesh a fellow 2/8 Marine who served with the unit during OEF (2011) and OEF (2013). Mike shares his experience with losing his son Rory with the (War at Home). Mike also shares his mission to eradicate the "22 a Day" ...
03XX Series Jose Herrera (Remembering Sgt. Joseph M. Garrison)
03XX Series - June 06, 2021 23:41 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this Episode, Co-Founder and Host Tyler Pawlak sits with Jose Herrera (Co-Founder of the 03XX Series) and traverses OP Khanjar 2009 and Kariz-E Saydi (Crazy City) 2011. Jose Herrera shares the raw story about why he extended for a 3rd Combat Tour with 2/8 after the death of PFC Donald W. Vince...
03XX Series Interview Mark Mosher and Phil Shulz (Memorial Day 2021)
03XX Series - May 28, 2021 13:58 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBoth Mark and Phil have extensive backgrounds in special operations. Mark served in various MOS's and billets throughout his 30 years of time and service to the Corps from Infantry to Force Reconnaissance. Phil served in the U.S Army as an 18C Special Forces Engineer Sergeant. Mark and Phil have ...
03XX Series Chase Smoak
03XX Series - May 17, 2021 11:33 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, Tyler and Jose sit down with Chase Smoak (3rd Battalion 2nd Marines) and traverse his experiences as a bomb dog handler during operations in Musa Qala, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2011. Chase also discusses his reunion with Luke, his bomb dog, and his passion for plant sci...
03XX Series Christopher Murray Pt I
03XX Series - May 03, 2021 11:03 - 4 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, Tyler and I sit down with our Brother Chris Murray (Senior Marine 2/8) and traverse the landscape of today's cultural, political, and technological climate. In this PT I episode, Chris also takes us back to the early days of 2/8, where Chris pays homage to OIF I Marines who fough...
03XX Series Dominic Davila
03XX Series - April 26, 2021 10:44 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDominic Davila (U.S. Marine Corps. Ret.) On November 27, 2006, Dominic joined the Marine Corps and went through boot camp. After graduation, Dominic went to School of Infantry West (SOI West), where he became an 0331. Upon graduating, SOI West Dominic was sent to Camp Lejeune, NC, and assigned ...
03XX Series Ray Grabau
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 17:35 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsTyler and I sit with our Brother Ray Grabau (Senior) and discuss the philosophical dilemmas facing the veteran community, his journey fighting cancer after 5 combat tours, and his passion for serving his fellow brothers and sisters. About Ray Grabau
03XX Series General Spalding
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 14:47 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, Tyler and I sit down with General Spalding to discuss narrative and memetic warfare, 5G, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and efforts to create encrypted and EMP resistance infrastructure. General Spalding was the Chief architect of the Trump Administration’s widely praised N...
03XX Series 2nd Lt Blye
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoin Co-Host Tyler Pawlak and me as we discuss 2nd Lt. Blye's journey into becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S Marine Corps, the operational trajectory in preparing for a near-peer adversary conflict, and maintaining esprit de corps. We are proud to know that 2/8 Marines like 2nd Lt. Blye ...
03XX Series Phil "Doc" Gigstad
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 14:37 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis week with Co-Host Tyler Pawlak and Special Guest Phil "Doc" Gigstad, we continue to discuss life after service, mental health, and the perspective of Greenside Corpsmen, during operations.
03XX Series Julian P. Seddon
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 14:29 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsSpecial Guest Julian P. Seddon traverses his time and service from 2008 through the present. Julian takes us from Afghanistan 2008 (The Lost Year) to the pinnacle moments that shaped his life. Julian is a writer, and just recently some of his pieces have been awarded and published. We're proud of...
03XX Series Lt Col Daniel Harris
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 14:17 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsLt. Col. Daniel E. Harris shares his experiences on Leadership and Mental Health from the scope of a 30-year career in the U.S. Army National Guard. Tyler and I are very grateful for the opportunity to break bread with Lt. Col. Harris. We are more than confident the audience will gain a transpa...
03XX Series Major General John Gronski
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 14:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis past Wednesday, Tyler and I were allowed to sit down and exchange dialogue with John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired). Throughout our near two hour discussion, we discussed General Gronski’s time in Al Anbar Province, Ramadi, Iraq, during one of the most kinetic times of Operati...
03XX Series Elijah Henry
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 13:52 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsElijah served proudly in the U.S.Marine Corps from 06/20/2004-08/20/2008. He completed 3 combat tours with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines Fox Co. Today Elijah continues to serve by educating and promoting physical fitness and wellbeing to include firearms training. In this episode, Tyler and I cov...
03XX Series Michael Ramos
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 13:35 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, Tyler and I sit down with Michael Ramos (Invasion Guy). Michael shares his experiences leading up to the Invasion of Iraq in 2003, the standby, push, and inevitable return home. Michael also shares his experiences in pursuing a BA and MFA from the Creative Department at UNC Wilmi...
03XX Series Tyler Pawlak
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 08:50 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsNovember 2020 marks 11 years since 2/8 Fox came home from Afghanistan. In 2009 2/8 was part of Operation Khanjar (Strike of the Sword) the largest helicopter insertion since Vietnam. In the early morning of July 2, 2009, 2/8 Fox inserted into Garmsir District. Join me and Tyler as we discuss the ...
03XX Series Eamon LeBlanc-Shoemaker
03XX Series - April 12, 2021 01:24 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsIn this episode, Tyler and I sit down with our Brother Eamon LeBlanc-Shoemaker, a fellow 2/8 Marine. We traverse time before our paths crossed and culminated in 2009 during OP Khanjar (Strike of the Sword). Shoe shares his experiences about the early days in the fleet, his choice to extend for a ...
Hedley Boys, Grief, Relief and Commemoration
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - August 26, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutesThe last 3 months of the War bring yet more pain and grief to Hedley and the men still serving. In 1919 the survivors return and decide on commemorating their fallen comrades with one of the earliest WW1 memorials in Canada.
Episode 9 Hedley Boys, Grief, Relief and Commemoration
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - August 26, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutesThe last 3 months of the War bring yet more pain and grief to Hedley and the men still serving. In 1919 the survivors return and decide on commemorating their fallen comrades with one of the earliest WW1 memorials in Canada. Support the Show.
Episode 8 Hedley Boys, War Weary Hedley
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - August 11, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutesHedley feels the war and the town suffers as more men enlist. The Canadians recover from Vimy Ridge and by 1918 are leading the Allied advance. Men of the 54th have to carry out one of the most distasteful duties a soldier can do. Support the Show.
Episode 7 Hedley Boys Disaster at Vimy Ridge
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - August 04, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutesThe 54th take part in one of the biggest military disasters in Canada's history, before participating in the great victory at Vimy Ridge. Support the Show.
Episode 6 Hedley Boys The 54th go to war
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 28, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutesThe 54th arrive in France and at first go into the line around Ypres for their first taste of battle before moving to the Somme. There, they and Hedley experience heartbreaking loss. Support the Show.
Episode 6 The 54th go to war
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 28, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutesThe 54th arrive in France and at first go into the line around Ypres for their first taste of battle before moving to the Somme. There, they and Hedley experience heartbreaking loss.
Episode 5 Hedley Boys "This War is Hell"
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 21, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutesAn already hard year gets tougher for both the men at the front and their loved ones at home. After fierce fighting around Ypres, the Canadians move south to the Somme. Support the Show.
Episode 5 "This War is Hell"
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 21, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutesAn already hard year gets tougher for both the men at the front and their loved ones at home. After fierce fighting around Ypres, the Canadians move south to the Somme.
Episode 4 Hedley Boys 1916 The hardest year
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 14, 2020 22:00 - 28 minutesThe bloodiest year of the war for Hedley. The year starts with optimism but events in France and at home change that. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andyenglish)
Episode 4 Hedley Boys 1916 The hardest year
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 14, 2020 22:00 - 28 minutesThe bloodiest year of the war for Hedley. The year starts with optimism but events in France and at home change that. Support the Show.
Episode 4 1916 The hardest year
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 14, 2020 22:00 - 28 minutesThe bloodiest year of the war for Hedley. The year starts with optimism but events in France and at home change that.
Episode 3 Hedley Boys "One of the biggest affairs Hedley has seen"
Hedley Boys, A Small Town's Big Part in the Great War - July 07, 2020 23:00 - 19 minutes17 men leave Hedley on the same day and travel to Penticton to enlist in the C.E.F. Most end up in the 54th Kootenay Battalion at Vernon camp. There they complete basic training before sailing to England. Support the Show.
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