From Navy Comics comes the amazing public domain adventures of pulp comic book heroes, as well as lively historical and modern comic superhero literary and film conversation.
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Civilianization
Josh O'Brien (War stories/Military, Hockey, and Stand up, comedy) Josh O's Radio Show
Every service member will get out of the military one way or another. This is a show about those that did or are serving, lessons learned & the tales to be told. Tall tales of the battle field, stories of the high seas. The mission in every episode is to be inform and entertain. Most importantly help our brothers and sisters. So Dig in join the fight, then pop smoke til next time.
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Learn how to become like heroes you admire in your books, movies, TV Shows, video games, or tabletop role-playing games. Do you know that feeling where you see a character in a movie doing something really cool? I want you to have that feeling about yourself all the time. This is Becoming The Hero, the personal development podcast for closet nerds who feel just as comfortable at Comic-Con as they do at Fit Con or a Business Networking International meeting. You love the story and adventure i ...
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MIC DIAZ PRESENTS PODCAST WHO IS SOCAL?: COMEDIANS Thursday, February 11 at 8 PM [ RAFFLE GIVEAWAY ] RAFFLE #1: 1 Bodhi’s Light Scented Candle Trio Three scented coconut wax candles with gold print matches $36 value from Dia Nanette Vechayiem of Bodhi's Light RAFFLE #2: 1 Makeup Blender Cup with Reusable Cup and Straw (choose the "flavor") $15 value from Mic Diaz of The HiFi Hedgehog Gift Shop RAFFLE #3: 2 Kombee Kits + 1 Basting Brush Chicken Inasal Mix with Garlic Oil $13 value from Carmel ...
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The Escapists: Chapter 5- Captain America Rides Again!
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48:35With Knightshade Matt on dad duty for the night, Commander Marvel (Greg) is joined again by fellow Navy Lt. Commander Justin Ferris to talk about who should be the true successor to Steve Rogers- Bucky or Sam? Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the public domain. Navy Comics can be found at…
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The Escapists: Chapter 4- Commander's Call
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52:49Commander Marvel (Greg) and Knightshade (Matt) are joined by their first guest ever on the show, Lt. Commander Justin Ferris of the United States Navy. LCDR Ferris is presently serving on active duty in Japan and is such a big fan of the only real maritime hero in the DC Universe, that he has a tattoo, in true Navy fashion, of the King of Atlantis …
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Episode 528: Seabee, Home town Homie Jason Johnson on Skillbridge
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1:53:02This episode has to do with a veteran that utilized Skillbridge during his transition to civilian life and is a direct hire from it.
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Episode 527: Humble Hero Mark Pembleton VBH Skillbridge
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1:41:57Mark is cofounder of Veteran Built homes. A construction company that utilizes skillbridge to help active duty service members transition to civilian life as they are on their way out of their enlistment. Mark is a hell of a good guy and a humble hero .
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The Escapists: Chapter 3- What'cha Reading?
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51:59Commander Marvel (Greg) and Knightshade (Matt), sit down and talk about what comics they have been diving into the past two weeks, as well as what comic book series they have been watching. For this episode Greg also vents about yet another wrong turn DC is making in their handling of the World's Mightiest Mortal and his sidekick, the Commander, be…
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Episode 526: Yo Joe!!!! Joe Maioriello part 2
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1:03:42Yo Joe! Part 2 with Joe from Veteran Built Homes. He had an amazing 22 year career in the Navy Seabees and it was an honor to record this with him at their offices.
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Episode 525: Skill Bridge W/ Joe Maioriello of Veteran Built Homes
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34:51Skill bridge is a program for active duty service members to helps transition into the civilian sector. Veteran Built Homes utilizes this program assisting service members and veterans. This is part one of two. In this episode we primarily speak about Skill bride . Part 2 wish about Joe and his career from Entering the service in Upstate NY to reti…
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The Escapists: Chapter 2- 2025 Reading Plans
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52:20Commander Marvel and Knightshade start off the new year talking about their reading plans for 2025. Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the public domain. Navy Comics can be found at NavyComics.com, and on social media {on YouTube @NavyComics, X @NavyComics, Facebook …
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The Escapists: Chapter 1- Superman's Ghost
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50:11With the new Superman trailer dropping this past week, the Escapists- Commander Marvel (Greg) and Knight Shade (Matt) sit down and talk about it and the Man of Steel in general, from his comic beginnings in the 30s, to his TV portrayal by George Reeves in the 50s, to his multiple origin stories on the big and small screen. The question for them, an…
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In their first podcast and livestream, the Escapists- Commander Marvel (Greg) and Knight Shade (Matt) sit down and talk about how they came to be such big comic book nerds, and how their love of the hobby and literature have kept them forever young. Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the pu…
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From the public domain, the first meeting of America's greatest heroes... Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the public domain. Navy Comics can be found at NavyComics.com, and on social media {on YouTube @NavyComics, X @NavyComics, Facebook @NavyComics, Instagram @NavyComics, Rumb…
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The Green Lama- The Million Dollar Chopsticks
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29:58Although appearing in a detective fiction magazine, the Green Lama tales can be considered science fiction or supernatural fantasy in that the Green Lama and other characters are possessed of superhuman powers and super-science weapons. The Green Lama is an alias of Jethro Dumont, a rich resident of New York City, born July 25, 1913, to millionaire…
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The Shadow was the pulp forerunner of today's comic heroes. Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the public domain. Navy Comics can be found at NavyComics.com, and on social media {on YouTube @NavyComics, X @NavyComics, Facebook @NavyComics, Instagram @NavyComics, Rumble @NavyComic…
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The origin story of Earth's mightiest hero! Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the public domain. Navy Comics can be found at NavyComics.com, and on social media {on YouTube @NavyComics, X @NavyComics, Facebook @NavyComics, Instagram @NavyComics, Rumble @NavyComics, and on Twitc…
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Another public domain pulp literary figure who is now part of the Dynamite Comic public domain universe. Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the public domain. Navy Comics can be found at NavyComics.com, and on social media {on YouTube @NavyComics, X @NavyComics, Facebook @NavyComics…
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The Green Lama- The Man Who Never Existed
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21:34From the public domain comes the origin story of a superhero 99.99% of the world has never heard of, and who is now part of the Dynamite Comics literary universe. Navy Comics is dedicated to past and present artists, especially those whose works are now in the public domain. Navy Comics can be found at NavyComics.com, and on social media {on YouTub…
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Episode 524: Bruce Sites The Batman
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2:16:15Bruce Sites is a retired Navy Seabee. With an interesting career. Tune in and check it out!
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Episode 523: Jim Wilson and the NMCB 4 reunion Part 1 The calm before the LV Desert Storm
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1:18:26Jim Wilson is a former Navy Seabee that served in the 80-90s era and went to Kuwait for Operation Desert Shield/Storm in the military. Now as a civilian living in Northern (Not UP) Michigan. Years ago he got a crew of friends from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four that served together to meet in Las Vegas Veterans day weekend. This meeting w…
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XP in D&D and how it relates to real life.
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Attention is the First Form of Payment You Will Ever Receive
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6:50You have to be paid attention before you can be paid anything else.
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Save some money and see how your future self thanks you. Here are some money saving hacks that I’ve learned.
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You can pacify yourself all day. Is that really what you want when everything gets hard ?
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Don’t be a lone wolf. I was. It didn’t work out well.
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It’s me again. Talking about personal development overwhelm.
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No Escapes from Hard Things If You Want to Be Successful | Michael Easter
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59:41Today I chat with Michael Easter about my favorite book, The Comfort Crisis.
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Manifesting Your True Identity | Scott Gazzoli
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55:46Today I talk with Scott Gazzoli about what you become.
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Tough Leadership Lessons in Combat, Business, & Family | Jimmy Blackmon
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49:50Today, I have the opportunity to chat with Army Ranger Jimmy Blackmon.
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Listening to Your Coach & Leading Your Team | Leadership | Matt Doherty
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45:04Welcome back to the show. Today, I speak with Matt Doherty about trusting your coach.
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Behind What Masks Are You Hiding, Getting Sober | Ep. 124: Simon Chapple
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44:40Welcome back to Becoming the Hero (formerly The Hard Thing Podcast). Today I chat with Simon Chapple about getting real with yourself as you get sober. Enjoy.
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Thanks for Listening to the Show. Today we'll talk about the True Realities of Finances.
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Episode 522: Brenda Saraí Zuñiga and Getting Mental
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1:40:21Brenda Saraí Zuñiga is a Special Guest mental health specialist, Comedian, artist and amazing person to be around.
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Episode 521: Ken Mottard USMC to the DMV and funny
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1:22:24Ken is a USMC Veteran and works at a DMV in California. He's also a funny stand up comic I always enjoy being on a line up with.
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Episode 520: Zack Daniel USCM Patriots Hockey and me
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1:45:56Zack Daniel is a USMC Veteran and the social media guy for Patriots hockey as well as a great representative for the organization
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Episode 519: USMC Veteran and Comedian Jacob Rosalez
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1:16:01Jacob is a Marine Corps Veteran and stand up comic.
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Episode 518: Tim Bernard the Guest Speaker to the guest speaker
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58:10Tim retires tomorrow after 21 years of service. Still on active duty he and I chat about his career, family and getting a degree on active duty. Looking forward to following up with him in a year and seeing where the journey has taken him. So far the plan is Arizona.
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Episode 517: BJ Lange Serving, Comedy and beating Cancer, and keeping the spirits up
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1:28:28BJ Lange is an actor comedian and an all around good guy.
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Episode 516: Karen Vasquez Navy, Comedy and Post 43
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1:43:30Karen Vasquez is a Navy Veteran and Comedian
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Episode 515: DAP Dads Against Predators Cofounder and Army Vet Jay Carnicom
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1:02:02DAP (Dads Against Predators) have been catching and preventing adults from taking sexual advantage of children all over the US. Originally started in Fremont Ohio they branched out into several states.Jay Carnicom and Josh Mundy have caught many people and prevented many more from hurting kids.. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sit…
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Patriots Hockey Charity Organization 501c3 Tax EIN: 47-5278331 Military charity hockey program Helping Vets Through Hockey @patriotshockey
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Episode 513: Trash Panda Challenge Coins
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How to Prevent Addiction with Adam Gunton
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30:06Welcome back to Becoming the Hero. Today I get to talk about drug addiction and addiction recovery with Adam Gunton of Recovered on Purpose. Adam wants to give you his book for free. Just go to fromchainstosaved.com and get the book in digital or audio format.By Justin Lewis
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How to Recover from Drug Addiction with Adum Gunton
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34:58Welcome back to Becoming the Hero. Today I get to talk about drug addiction and addiction recovery with Adam Gunton of Recovered on Purpose. Adam wants to give you his book for free. Just go to fromchainstosaved.com and get the book in digital or audio format.By Justin Lewis
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April is a Navy Seabee from East LA. Started her career in the Navy Reserve went Active Duty for a few years then was ERB out. I have nothing but respect for her. Id take her to any fire fight or bar fight. SHe will carry her own weight. From Fallujah to Raleigh she will always be my homie.
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How to Increase Your Charisma Score in Real Life
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14:53Welcome back to Becoming the Hero. I’m your Development Master, Justin Lewis, and together you and I will add more adventure to your life, help you level up in specific ways, and help you be the hero of your own story. If you’ve ever played Dungeons & Dragons you’re very familiar with the Charisma score. It’s the number that describes how well you …
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Episode 511: Building a home inspector (Jeff Wyttenbach Part 2)
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Today's episode is a little different, I'll let you know why next week.By Justin Lewis
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“Nope, too slow.” I stared at my best friend Ty in disbelief. How was it possible that I still didn’t do the obstacle course in a fast enough time? I jumped from the board to the piece of plywood and then onto the large rock as fast as I could. How could I not have done it fast enough? I kept trying and later ended up leaving with my parents in tea…
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Episode 510: VA Loans, Homes & Homies (Jeff Wyttenbach Part 1)
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53:37VA Home loans and VA benefits are tough to navigate so I asked Jeff to help understand some of the language and navigate the process of housing
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Welcome back adventurer, to Becoming The Hero. I’m your DM, Justin Lewis. Together, you and I will implement the lessons from our favorite heroes (real or fictional) to help us add more adventure into our lives, create worthwhile memories, and level up in every meaningful way. We’re here to help you become the hero of your story. I love ensemble st…
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Episode 509: Doc and Josh on the porch again
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1:27:51Doc Perez is a 20 year Veteran. He spent his career as a Hospital Corpsman on several deployments both peace time and combat. He and Josh O'Brien both served together in a battalion and deployed together
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