When danger turns ordinary, the strangest, funniest, and most human stories emerge from military life. This condensed 4-minute version of the 48-minute Armchair Expert episode (hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman) gathers jaw-dropping veteran tales—from an infantryman who kept fighting with a mangled leg and a surprise bear encounter, to a family’s near-tragic car crash that led to careers in the Air Force and Army, to a submarine galley flooded with sewage. Listeners will learn about resilience, rapid decision-making, unit cohesion, and the dark humor that helps people survive trauma—touching on mental health, leadership, and military culture. Perfect if you’re interested in war, national security, psychology, or human behavior. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
