Latest Fidelis Podcast Episodes
Creek and Seminole Wars: The First Creek and Seminole Wars
History of the Marine Corps - January 25, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode dives into the first war between the United States and the southern tribes. This was a violent time between the two nations. We cover a few massacres, unfair treaties by the United States, and events leading to Archibald Henderson and the Marines' eventual involvement. We’re o...
American Indian Wars - Part 2
History of the Marine Corps - January 18, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode continues with Native American/United States relations after the American Revolution. We cover a few skirmishes between local tribes and Marines and end the episode by introducing the first Creek and Seminole Wars. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
Creek and Seminole Wars: American Indian Wars - Part 2
History of the Marine Corps - January 18, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode continues with Native American/United States relations after the American Revolution. We cover a few skirmishes between local tribes and Marines and end the episode by introducing the first Creek and Seminole Wars. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
The Delayed Entry Program - How Not to Fall on your Face at Boot Camp!
Jarhead - January 16, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutesToday on Jarhead, we break down steps that poolee's can take to ensure a successful transition from the delayed entry program to boot camp. Good advance from a former recruiter will guide you to the promise land.
American Indian Wars Part 1
History of the Marine Corps - January 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis week's episode introduces the American Indian Wars. We cover a few disputes between Native American tribes and European settlers in North America during the 1600s, and the episode ends by looking at how European nations exploited Native American allies. We also look at the action of local t...
Creek and Seminole Wars: American Indian Wars Part 1
History of the Marine Corps - January 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis week's episode introduces the American Indian Wars. We cover a few disputes between Native American tribes and European settlers in North America during the 1600s, and the episode ends by looking at how European nations exploited Native American allies. We also look at the action of local t...
Sumatran Expedition: The First Sumatran Expedition
History of the Marine Corps - January 04, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode gets into an essential but rarely discussed Sumatran expedition. Marines will travel to Quallah Battoo in Sumatra to handle another group of pirates. We discuss this battle's origin, how the Marines helped secure victory, and conclude with the Creek and Seminole Wars introduction. ...
The First Sumatran Expedition
History of the Marine Corps - January 04, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode gets into an essential but rarely discussed Sumatran expedition. Marines will travel to Quallah Battoo in Sumatra to handle another group of pirates. We discuss this battle's origin, how the Marines helped secure victory, and conclude with the Creek and Seminole Wars introduction. ...
Archibald Henderson
History of the Marine Corps - December 28, 2020 12:10 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode explores one of the most respected Marines in Marine Corps history – Archibald Henderson. Henderson served as the commandant for 38 years; the longest anyone held that position. This length of service earned him the nickname, “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.” This motivator will ...
Sumatran Expedition: Archibald Henderson
History of the Marine Corps - December 28, 2020 12:10 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode explores one of the most respected Marines in Marine Corps history – Archibald Henderson. Henderson served as the commandant for 38 years; the longest anyone held that position. This length of service earned him the nickname, “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.” This motivator will ...
Algerine War: The Second Barbary War
History of the Marine Corps - December 21, 2020 12:29 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode discusses the Second Barbary War, also known as the Algerine War. This conflict is relatively quick and will only take one episode to cover. Although there isn’t as much to talk about compared to other wars we reviewed, it is still a significant conflict, and the United States Marin...
The Second Barbary War
History of the Marine Corps - December 21, 2020 12:29 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode discusses the Second Barbary War, also known as the Algerine War. This conflict is relatively quick and will only take one episode to cover. Although there isn’t as much to talk about compared to other wars we reviewed, it is still a significant conflict, and the United States Marin...
War of 1812: Peace with Britain
History of the Marine Corps - December 14, 2020 12:22 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode sums up the War of 1812. We discuss statistics, and I go over many compliments paid to Marines for their action during the war. We cover a few democratic changes in the United States, one of which is voting rights, and conclude with an overview of the next conflict.
Peace with Britain
History of the Marine Corps - December 14, 2020 12:22 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode sums up the War of 1812. We discuss statistics, and I go over many compliments paid to Marines for their action during the war. We cover a few democratic changes in the United States, one of which is voting rights, and conclude with an overview of the next conflict.
Battle of New Orleans
History of the Marine Corps - December 07, 2020 19:07 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe British advance on New Orleans. We’ll discuss the British and the United States' troop movement and review how the two belligerents prepare for battle. We also touch on the peace treaty in Ghent and the complications of negotiating between the two countries.
War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans
History of the Marine Corps - December 07, 2020 19:07 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe British advance on New Orleans. We’ll discuss the British and the United States' troop movement and review how the two belligerents prepare for battle. We also touch on the peace treaty in Ghent and the complications of negotiating between the two countries.
War of 1812: Washington Burns
History of the Marine Corps - November 30, 2020 11:18 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis battle was another blow to the United States. The Marines, severely outnumbered, will stand their ground even as militiamen and the US Army flee the battlefield.
Washington Burns
History of the Marine Corps - November 30, 2020 11:18 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis battle was another blow to the United States. The Marines, severely outnumbered, will stand their ground even as militiamen and the US Army flee the battlefield.
War of 1812: The British Head Towards Washington
History of the Marine Corps - November 23, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode discusses troop movement throughout the United States. Bonaparte was just exiled, and now the British had additional forces to support the war across the pond. We'll briefly discuss a few battles and end with setting the stage for the attack on Washington. My Lost Youth
The British Head Towards Washington
History of the Marine Corps - November 23, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode discusses troop movement throughout the United States. Bonaparte was just exiled, and now the British had additional forces to support the war across the pond. We'll briefly discuss a few battles and end with setting the stage for the attack on Washington. My Lost Youth
We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Ours
History of the Marine Corps - November 16, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe take a look at the United States' defensive strategy and Britain's revised offensive strategy on the East Coast and the Great Lakes. We discuss a phenomenal battle on Lake Erie between US commander Oliver Perry and British Commander Robert Barclay and review a potential attack on the nation’s...
War of 1812: We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Ours
History of the Marine Corps - November 16, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe take a look at the United States' defensive strategy and Britain's revised offensive strategy on the East Coast and the Great Lakes. We discuss a phenomenal battle on Lake Erie between US commander Oliver Perry and British Commander Robert Barclay and review a potential attack on the nation’s...
War of 1812: Scorched Earth
History of the Marine Corps - November 09, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe discuss a few battles (land, sea, and political), Madison's re-election struggles, Napoleon's problems in Moscow, and another decision to invade Canada.
Scorched Earth
History of the Marine Corps - November 09, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe discuss a few battles (land, sea, and political), Madison's re-election struggles, Napoleon's problems in Moscow, and another decision to invade Canada.
JEPES, The Pro/Con Killer...It is Coming.
Jarhead - September 24, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutesToday on Jarhead, we discuss the new performance evaluation system for Corporal's and below. So long pro/con marks, hello JEPES. Join me in a discussion about the future evaluation process.
Request Mast - Do It Right, or Risk Looking Like an Idiot
Jarhead - July 11, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutesToday on Jarhead I'm talking about request mast. What is the purpose of request mast? What are the procedures involved? What is this process intended for, and what is it not intended for? Don't be the one to show your ass to the CO, when all it takes is knowing the order.
The Battle for Iwo Jima - Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue!
Jarhead - July 04, 2020 23:00 - 50 minutesToday I am joined by special guest, and recent visitor to Iwo Jima, Chief Warrant Officer Darien Garland. We discuss the brutal battle conditions on the island of Iwo Jima, the sacrifices made on both sides of the battlefield, and the strategic importance of taking the island.
Independence Day 2020 - Celebrate America, Don't Destroy It
Jarhead - July 04, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutesToday’s episode of Jarhead is a special one, as we celebrate our nation’s independence day. That’s right folks, America is 244 years young, and it was on this day in 1776 the United States laid down its claim to be a free and independent nation. Our declaration of independence was drafted by one...
Liz Hensel - A Rescue Dog Helps Heal PTSD, and a Non-Profit is Born
Jarhead - June 28, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutesLiz and I talk about her time as an active duty Marine, to include the traumatic brain injury she suffered during an Afghanistan deployment. Her time in D.C. as a congresswoman's aid, and her eventual path to running a non-profit after a rescue dog, who becomes family, aids in her PTSD recovery....
The Marine Rapper - Uncommon Valor
History of the Marine Corps - June 11, 2020 22:18 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, I sit with Raymond Lott, better known as the Marine Rapper. If you don’t follow him on social media, you should. This guy is driven, and I wanted to bring him on board to talk about his time in the Marine Corps and his journey to becoming the Marine Rapper. He served with the Fi...
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