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The Dirt Wasp PodcastSo you want to apply to be an FBI Special Agent? Well, you'd better be competitive!Send us a textCheck out our sponsor!https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2024-09-2758 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastU.S. Foreign Policy and the Imperative to InsanitySend us a textCheck out our sponsor, the book "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other booksellers.https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=on+warriorship&qid=1698530528&sprefix=on+warriroship%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2024-05-1640 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastAmerican Crime History Series - Bugsy SiegelSend us a textThis episode was written and produced by Mr. Alex Fuller and presented by Todd Hulsey.Check out our sponsor, the book "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other booksellers.https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=on+warriorship&qid=1698530528&sprefix=on+warriroship%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2024-03-2202 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - Capt. (Dr.) Benjamin J. Solomon, U.S. Army, MOH, WW IISend us a textCapt. (Dr.) Benjamin Lewis Solomon, a dentist assigned as a combat surgeon at a forward Army field hospital, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Saipan in World War II. A true American warrior!This episode is introduced by First Sergeant John David Wells, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and is presented by Colonel Jay Seffern.Check out our sponsor, the book "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers.https://w...2024-03-1500 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastWhich martial art is best for self defense? Who cares? JUST DO IT.Send us a textCheck out, "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers.https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=on+warriorship&qid=1698530528&sprefix=on+warriroship%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2024-03-0850 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastAmerican Crime History Series - Bonnie & ClydeSend us a textThis episode was written and produced by Mr. Alex Fuller and presented by Todd K. Hulsey, aka, "the Colonel."Buy The Colonel's latest book, "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers.https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=on+warriorship&qid=1698530528&sprefix=on+warriroship%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2023-12-1501 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastAmerican Crime History Series - John DillingerSend us a textThis episode was written and produced by Mr. Alex Fuller and presented by Todd K. Hulsey, aka, "the Colonel."Buy the Colonel's latest book, "On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path," on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers.https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL3QY9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33SWVM60903R9&keywords=on+warriorship&qid=1698530528&sprefix=on+warriroship%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2023-12-0802 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - "I got one turnin' and one burnin'" Colonel William R. Lawley, Jr. WW II Medal of HonorSend us a textColonel William R. Lawley, Jr., flew B-17s over Europe in World War II. In 1944, then-1st Lieutenant Bill Lawley brought his shot up bomber and severely wounded crew home after a fateful mission over Nazi Germany. In a radio call to the control tower, he made the now-legendary comment that he was inbound "with one turnin' and one burnin." This is his Medal of Honor story.The Focus on Valor Series is introduced by nationally-syndicated radio talk show host First Sergeant Jon-David Wells and is narrated by Colonel Jay Seffern.2023-10-2900 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastOn Warriorship - The BookSend us a textMy latest book, On Warriorship: A Guide For Your Warrior Path, is published and available! Find it at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Bookshop.org, Betterworldbooks.com, Thriftbooks.com, and other booksellers, too.https://www.amazon.com/WARRIORSHIP-Guide-Your-Warrior-Path/dp/B0CHL7M2HHhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-warriorship-todd-k-hulsey/1144049088Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2023-10-1319 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Dallas Cowboys Can't Win The Super BowlSend us a textThe Dallas Cowboys are the world's most valuable sports franchise and the world's leading revenue producing sports time. But they haven't won a championship in 28 years. And they won't either. Tune in to find out why (in my opinion).Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2023-10-1220 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Lost Battalion - World War I - Medals of HonorSend us a textThis Focus on Valor episode focuses on LtCol Charles Whittlesey and Major George McMurtry, the commander and the executive officer of the "Lost Battalion," the nine companies of the 77th Infantry Division which were cut off by German forces in the Argonne Forest, France in October, 1918. Both officers were awarded Medals of Honor for their leadership and heroism during this battle, two of three such Medals awarded during this engagement.This episode is introduced by nationally syndicated radio talk show host 1st Sgt. Jon-David Wells and is narrated by Col. Jay...2023-09-1800 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Chinese Martial Arts with Kung Fu coach Randel Davis!Send us a textRandel Davis from the Kung Fu Conversations Podcast joins us to talk about Chinese martial arts! Randel has practiced Wing Chun, Bak Mei, Bagua, and Xingyi. We learn about these arts and other good martial arts and life stuff!Find Randel at Red Forest Chinese Boxing on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2023-05-221h 27The Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - MSgt Melvin O. Handrich, US Army - Korean War, Medal of Honor RecipientSend us a textMelvin O. Handrich (January 26, 1919 – August 26, 1950) was a soldier in the U.S. Army during both World War II and the Korean War. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions on August 25 and 26, 1950, during the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter. He is buried at Little Wolf Cemetery in Manawa, Wisconsin.Handrich first entered the Army in August 1942. He was a member of 1st Company, 2d Regiment (1-2), First Special Service Force (FSSF) ("The Devil's Brigade") and later Company I, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He participated in the re...2023-03-1000 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastAikido, Law Enforcement and other Interesting Topics with David Valadez - Part TwoSend us a textDavid Valadez is a long-time martial artist who currently practices and teaches Aikido. Dave was once an aspirant to the U.S. Olympic Team, and has studied and practiced several different martial arts over the past decades. Dave is also a sheriff's deputy with a major Southern California sheriff's department. We talk about Aikido, law enforcement, and other good stuff. This is Part Two.There was a technical glitch during recording. There is an abrupt cut-off at the end of Part One, so Part Two will not take up exactly where...2023-03-031h 22The Dirt Wasp PodcastAikido, Law Enforcement, and other Interesting Topics with David Valadez - Part OneSend us a textDavid Valadez is a long-time martial artist who currently practices and teaches Aikido. Dave was once an aspirant to the U.S. Olympic Team, and has studied and practiced several different martial arts over the past decades. Dave is also a sheriff's deputy with a major Southern California sheriff's department. We talk about Aikido, law enforcement, and other good stuff. This is Part One.There was a technical glitch during recording. There is an abrupt cut-off at the end of Part One, and there is missing material, so Part Two will...2023-02-231h 27The Dirt Wasp PodcastAikido, Law Enforcement and other Interesting Topics With David Valadez - Part OneDavid Valadez is a long-time martial artist who currently practices and teaches Aikido. Dave was once an aspirant to the U.S. Olympic Team, and has studied and practiced several different martial arts over the past decades. Dave is also a sheriff's deputy with a major Southern California sheriff's department. We talk about Aikido, law enforcement, and other good stuff. This is Part One.There was a technical glitch during recording. There is an abrupt cut-off at the end of Part One, and there is missing material, so Part Two will not take up exactly where we...2023-02-231h 12The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Stark Raving Lunacy of a MadmanSend us a textThis is a do-over episode. The episode titled "The Colonel Riffs and Rants" is deleted, and this kinder, gentler episode takes its place. Thank you!New content is on the way for 2023!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Visit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2023-02-1125 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Colonel Riffs and Rants. Millennials, Ukraine, Climate and Crises, Oh My! (Very spicy!)This episode is a bunch of rants about Millennials, the Russia-Ukraine War, Climate Change and Crises. A few cuss words are used. Oh my!New content is on the way for 2023!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Visit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2023-02-091h 02The Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - LtCol Jay Ziemer and Lt Joe Sarnowski, U.S. Army Air Forces, WW IISend us a textLtCol Jay Ziemer and Lt Joseph Sarnowski were part of the crew of a B-17 flying on a reconnaissance mission on June 16, 1943, that was ambushed by 21 Japanese Zeros. A forty minute battle between the B-17 and those 21 Zeros ensued. Both men were awarded the Medal of Honor - being the first crew of the same aircraft on a mission to be awarded the Medal. This episode is introduced by First Sergeant John David Wells, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and Col Jay Seffern.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.c...2023-01-2600 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastMusha Shugyo: A Warrior's Journey Podcast with Dean Suter!Send us a textThis is a rebroadcast of the December 3, 2022 episode of the Musha Shugyo Podcast by Dean Suter on which the Colonel was the guest. We discussed military, law enforcement, martial arts and warriorship in this episode. Find Dean's podcast wherever you get your favorite pods. Thank you, Dean!Copyright 2022, Dean J. Suter, used with permission.Note: This conversation was over intercontinental internet connection, so please be patient with the audio quality.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Visit our we...2022-12-071h 41The Dirt Wasp PodcastTo Retire or Not Retire, That is the PodcastSend us a textThe podcast will upload special episodes from time to time.Between the time of recording and the time of uploading, Buckingham Palace announced the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, the longest reigning monarch in British history, and one of the longest reigning monarchs in world history. Charles, Prince of Wales is now king, King Charles III. ~ Thursday September 8, 2022."The Queen is dead. Long live the King."Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Visit our website: www...2022-09-0911 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastConversations on Warriors and WarriorshipSend us a textThis is a multi-podcaster event! A series of conversations by different martial arts podcasts on the meaning of warriors and warriorship. The brainchild of Randel Davis of the Kung Fu Conversations Podcast, this is the first episode in the multi-podcast series. Please tune in to this episode and stay tuned to the podcasts featured below:#warrior #warriorshipconversing #kungfuconversationspodcast #thedirtwasppodcast#mushashugyopodcast #walkingwiththetengupodcast #budoetcpodcast #talkingfistspodcast#wayofthefistpodcast #themartialthoughtspodcast #budobrotherspodcast #whistlekickmartialartsradiopodcastEmail us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/thedirtwasppodcast/Visit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com...2022-08-1244 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - Pvt. William H. Johnson, U.S. Army, Medal of Honor, WW I. A True WARRIOR!Send us a textWilliam Henry Johnson was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina and moved to New York City as a teenager. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 5, 1917 and was assigned to Company C, 15th New York (Colored) Infantry Regiment - an all-black National Guard unit that would later become the 369th Infantry Regiment.The 369th was ordered into battle in 1918. Johnson and his unit were brigaded with a French army colonial unit in front-line combat. Johnson served on the western edge of the Argonne Forest in France's Champagne region from 1918-19...2022-08-0500 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastRetirement of the PodcastSend us a textUPDATE: I have decided to archive the podcast next month (August). Episodes will still be available to listen to on all podcast sites. Only special episodes will be produced and published. Thank you!Today is July 4, 2022. This date marks the second anniversary of The Dirt Wasp Podcast's debut episode. Today, I announce the retirement of the podcast. The podcast will remain live on the Internet until about September 1st. Thank you all for listening!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter...2022-07-0412 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastMartial Arts - Sensei Ando Mierzwa and Using Your Smile as Shield and SwordSend us a textSensei Ando Mierzwa of Happy Life Martial Arts joins us to discuss how you can use your smile as "your shield and your sword." Sensei Ando's approach to martial arts is philosophical without being esoteric. Sensei Ando is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan, and is a brown belt in BJJ. He has studied Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Systema, and Aikido during his long career as a Martial Artist and instructor. Tune in and learn how martial arts can help you to "keep fighting for a happy life!"Sensei Ando...2022-05-2756 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Warp Factor Martial Arts Podcast with Jarred Wilson of the Martial Thoughts PodcastSend us a textThis week's episode is a repeat of the awesome joint episode with Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts Podcast! Jaredd and I talk about martial arts in a variety of contexts, including in science fiction and in the military and law enforcement. This episode was also broadcast on Jaredd's podcast in the summer of 2021. Find out more about Jaredd, below:https://www.combatcon.com/speakers/jaredd-wilson/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/martial-thoughts-a-martial-arts-podcast/id783977606https://www.facebook.com/martialthoughts/http://thinkingmartial.blogspot.comEmail us at: TheColonel@Th...2022-05-201h 18The Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - SSgt David G. Bellavia, U.S. Army, Medal of Honor, IraqSend us a textStaff Sergeant David G. Bellavia, U.S. Army, distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on November 10, 2004, while serving as a squad leader in support of Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry in combat.Focus on Valor is presented by Col Jay Seffern, and is introduced by nationally syndicated radio talk show host 1stSgt John David Wells.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit o...2022-05-1300 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastJoe Rogan and Preserving the Freedom of IdeasSend us a textWe support Joe Rogan! Joe Rogan is an independent voice in the ocean of megacorporate media. He is a threat to the corporate media narratives propagated by the "news" media, Big Tech, multi-national corporations, and subservient politicians. He is their competition; they don't own him - nobody does. Therefore, he is being vilified! Preserve the Freedom of Ideas!Joe Rogan on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMkEmail us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com2022-02-1148 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastHas the FBI gone woke? Has it gone political?Send us a textWe talk about the FBI and whether it has gone woke and whether it is driven by politics. The catalyst here is James A. Gagliano's opinion piece published on January 18, 2022 in the New York Post. Jim Gagliano is a retired Supervisory Special Agent and a former commando with the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team. The Colonel also talks about Andrew McCabe and following the political money. Tell us what you think!Link to Jim Gagliano's opinion piece:https://nypost.com/2022/01/18/i-watched-the-fbi-become-so-woke-it-cant-call-out-terrorism/Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFoll...2022-01-2147 minThe Dirt Wasp Podcast2022, Liberty, Covid, and WTF Australia?Send us a textHappy New Year! In this episode we talk about the decline of the importance of individual liberty in the democratic West, and the liberty-crushing counter-COVID policies of Australia and of many Western nations and American states. Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and s...2022-01-2128 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - LtCol Aquilla James Dyess, USMC, Medal of Honor, WW IISend us a textNovember 10th was the 246th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. November 11th was Veteran's Day in the U.S. and Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in many European countries. It is fitting that today's episode features LtCol A. J. Dyess, USMC, who fought in the Battle of Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism. Semper Fi! Focus on Valor is presented by Col Jay Seffern, and is introduced by nationally syndicated radio talk show host 1stSgt John...2021-11-1200 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastOfficer Ranks in the U.S. Military - ExplainedSend us a textGenerals and admirals, oh my! Why don't you see any five-star generals and admirals anymore? What about six-star generals and admirals? Six-stars??? Join the Colonel for this episode to learn about US military officer ranks, and some interesting peculiarities surrounding certain flag ranks, and about those you didn't even know existed.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shop...2021-11-051h 03The Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, Union Army - Civil WarSend us a textAt the Battle of Gettysburg, Lt. Alonzo A. Cushing distinguished himself in battle as a Union artillery commander. Cushing was wounded multiple times before finally succumbing to his last wound. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Focus on Valor is presented by Col Jay Seffern, and is introduced by nationally syndicated radio talk show host MSgt John David Wells.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and...2021-10-2900 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastLeadership Training Perspectives with Jeff Akin of Starfleet Leadership AcademySend us a textLeadership, leadership training, and leaders with leadership coach Jeff Akin! Jeff is also host of the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast. The Starfleet Leadership Academy is an award-winning leadership development podcast told through the lens of Star Trek. Star Trek is full of great examples of leadership. Jeff is a Navy veteran who served on fast-attack submarines, and has been a broadcaster and executive manager. Like your host the Colonel, Jeff is a lifelong Star Trek fan. We also sneak in some martial arts talk and even some Aikido stuff. Enjoy the show!Fin...2021-10-221h 20The Dirt Wasp PodcastEnlisted Ranks in the U.S. Military - ExplainedSend us a textListener Tim emailed and asked to have U.S. enlisted ranks explained, especially the differences between Master Sergeants and First Sergeants and between Sergeants Major and Command Sergeants Major. If these distinctions and differences are unfamiliar to you, this will be an informative episode! Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Instagram: @TheDirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me at thecolonel@th...2021-10-1538 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe USA is Under Attack-The Asymmetrical Attack That's Happening Right NowSend us a textThe United States is under asymmetric attack by a peer adversary. It's not a cyber attack. It is much more insidious, much more unusual, and much more effective over time. It is the mass migration of humanity across the Southwest Border of the United States. It's being facilitated and paid for by the People's Republic of China in order to destabilize the USA from within and remove it as a strategic geopolitical player on the world stage. Listen to this episode and let the Colonel know what you think.Email us at: T...2021-10-0840 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastAfghanistan - The Colonel OpinesSend us a textThe U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was FUBARed!!! Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition!!! These are my opinions on the subject - and a cautionary word about the People's Republic of China.(There is use of the "F" word and other not-so-niceties in this episode.)Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me at t...2021-09-0456 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - Maj. William D. Swenson, US Army (Afghanistan)Send us a textThis episode of our Focus on Valor Series is very timely. This episode highlights a soldier's courage in Afghanistan - and that he has been critical of U.S. Army leadership. Focus on Valor is presented by Col Jay Seffern, and is introduced by nationally syndicated radio talk show host MSgt John David Wells.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.Th...2021-08-3100 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastMartial Arts & Conditioning (and Aikido!) with Sensei John ThompsonSend us a textSensei John Thompson is owner and chief instructor of Denton Martial Arts & Conditioning in Denton, Texas. Sensei Thompson holds black belt rank in Aikido and studies Judo, BJJ, and Karate at his own school, and is a Crossfitter as well. Denton MAC's training programs include Aikido, Judo, BJJ, Karate, Crossfit and Weightlifting. Sensei and I talk about Aikido, martial arts, self-defense, physical training and other related things. Please tune in!www.DentonMAC.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHJ35u_58zkEMB2CAqvTUA/featuredhttps://www.instagram.com/dentonmactexas/http...2021-07-021h 17The Dirt Wasp PodcastMartial Thoughts Podcast with Jaredd WilsonSend us a textThis week's episode is an awesome joint episode with Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts Podcast! Jaredd and I talk about martial arts in a variety of contexts, including in science fiction and in the military and law enforcement! This episode will also be broadcast on Jaredd's podcast. Find out more about Jaredd, below:https://www.combatcon.com/speakers/jaredd-wilson/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/martial-thoughts-a-martial-arts-podcast/id783977606https://www.facebook.com/martialthoughts/http://thinkingmartial.blogspot.comEmail us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Tw...2021-06-261h 18The Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - LtGen Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, USMCSend us a textThis episode is introduced by MSgt John David Wells, a nationally-syndicated radio talk show host, and is presented by Col Jay Seffern. It features the story of one of the toughest and most highly decorated United States Marines in history, the legendary Chesty Puller! Good night, Chesty, wherever you are! Semper Fi!!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.The...2021-06-1800 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe NRA, Lawsuits, and JailSend us a textIn this week's episode the Colonel discusses the NRA's failure to advocate for firearms enthusiasts and gun owners while raking in $$$, which seemingly disappears into a bottomless hole. The NRA's books are in the red. Why? Fraud?Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2021-06-111h 12The Dirt Wasp PodcastFake exercise, a weak society, ninnies, soy boys, and podcasts we love!Send us a textThe colonel talks about podcasts he listens to, our weak society, fake exercise by Hollywood soy-fed actors, and outlines four steps that you can take to be a stronger member of society. And, if you are offended by anything the colonel says, he says you "are invited to feast upon a satchel of Richards!"1. Quit being afraid.2. Get fit.3. Do some kind of competition.4. Do some kind of martial art.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: w...2021-06-0435 minThe Dirt Wasp Podcast2021 Memorial Day Weekend - Focus on Valor Series - Col Van T. BarfootSend us a textMemorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.This episode, introduced by MSgt John David Wells, a...2021-05-2800 minThe Dirt Wasp Podcast2021 Memorial Day Weekend - Focus on Valor Series - the Unknown SoldierSend us a textMemorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.This episode, introduced by MSgt John David Wells, a...2021-05-2800 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastAerial Firefighting with Air Attack Pilot Jay SeffernSend us a textFormer aerial firefighting attack pilot Jay Seffern joins us to talk about this industry and some of the harrowing flights he has had in fighting wild land fires in the western United States.Jay is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and recently retired as an airline captain after a long career. He is the host of the "Focus on Valor" Series, which is included here in our catalog of episodes. Jay is a native of New York City and holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Aeronautical Engineering fro...2021-05-211h 03The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Colonel riffs about injuries, life, Aikido, and stuff. And bullshit, too.Send us a textThis episode is number 56 and is unstructured bullshit. Your trusty host, The Colonel, riffs about a lot of different things! He has some unsolicited advice for Aikido dojo owners, and it will probably piss someone off. One of his knees needs replacing. He's thinking about moving over from BJJ to an Okinawan Karate for a time. And he talks about other stuff, too. Tune in and let us know what you think!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCh...2021-05-1441 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - CWO Hershel W. Williams, USMC (World War II)Send us a textThis week we feature two episodes of the podcast from our Focus on Valor Series hosted by LtCol Jay Seffern. This episode is about Medal of Honor recipient CWO Hershel W. Williams, U.S. Marine Corps, who distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in the Pacific Theater during WW II!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.c...2021-05-0700 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - Sgt Hiroshi H. "Hershey" Myamura, U.S. Army (Korean War)Send us a textThis week we feature two episodes of the podcast from our Focus on Valor Series hosted by LtCol Jay Seffern. This episode is about Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Hiroshi H. "Hershey" Miyamura, who distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in the Korean War!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me a...2021-05-0700 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Colonel Asks to Talk With You! Audience outreach.Send us a textThis is our 53rd episode and I wanted to thank everyone for listening, and to ask that our listeners rate the show and contact us and let us know what types of topics and guests you would like to have on the show. Listener feedback is important, and we welcome your feedback!!!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out the free One Hour Training Method e-pamphlet and our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/s...2021-04-3011 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe One Hour Training Method - The Marginal Gains Theory (with free e-Pamphlet)Send us a textDo you want to improve something in your life? In this episode the colonel talks about The One Hour Training Method which utilizes the Marginal Gains Theory. This theory posits that small, incremental improvements in the little things over a period of time yield exponential results! The One Hour Training Method can be broken down into segments. Don't have an extra hour? How about just ten minutes? Anyone can set aside ten minutes. Use that ten minutes to improve one area of your life, in any area you want. This plan can easily be the "...2021-04-2312 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - THE RAM with Sensei Christopher HeinSend us a textIn the self-defense, tactical firearms, and sometimes in the martial arts communities we hear the term "sheepdog." This is most often in the context that people can be divided into three groups: sheep - most people, wolves - those who prey on people, and sheepdogs - those who protect their people (the sheep) from the human predators (the wolves). But there may be a fourth category - The Ram! Sensei Christopher Hein, owner and chief instructor of Aikido of Fresno and host of the Aikido: Discussed Podcast joins us to talk about The Ra...2021-04-1624 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - LtCol James "Maggie" Megellas, 82nd Airborne Division, WW IISend us a textRetired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel James "Maggie" Megellas is considered one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division. Megellas, while a platoon leader in the Battle of the Bulge, single handedly destroyed an enemy tank while leading his platoon in the capture of Herresbach, Belgium. The tank stood in the way of Megellas's platoon and, after his destruction of the German tank, his platoon went on to capture the town. Nominated for the Medal of Honor, lack of documentary paperwork at the time cau...2021-04-0900 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series - Technical Sergeant Charles H. Coolidge, WW II Medal of HonorSend us a textU.S. Army Technical Sergeant Charles H. Coolidge was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty for his actions in France against German armored forces in October, 1944. A native of Tennessee, TSgt Coolidge was drafted into the U.S. Army in June 1942 and served in the European Theater. He was discharged in 1945 after the war. In addition to the Medal of Honor, TSgt Coolidge was also awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. TSgt Coolidge died in C...2021-04-0900 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastSwashbuckling, Swordfighting, and Deadlifts! with J.M. AucoinSend us a textAuthor and HEMA martial artist Justin M. Aucoin joins us to talk about swordfighting, HEMA, the Society for Creative Anachronism, writing books and stories, and lifting weights! Justin, who writes under "J. M. Aucoin," is the author of several short story collections and books available on Amazon.com and elsewhere. He is a HEMA & SCA Rapier Instructor @athenaschoolofarms and is the author of the award-winning HONOR AMONG THIEVES historical adventure novel! Find Justin at:The Tavern Knight's Barracks: Historical Martial Arts Researchthetavernknight.wordpress.com @thetavernknight -- Fencing & Writ...2021-04-0244 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Sumo with Mr. Tim BroadwaterSend us a textThis week's guest is Mr. Tim Broadwater, an American Sumo practitioner and a member of the Appalachian Sumo Club in Morgantown, West Virginia. Tim is a student of other martial arts, notably Judo and Karate, Jeet Kune Do, and has studied some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as well. Tim also competes in strongman competitions. Tim is 6'7" (2.03m) tall and weighs 350 pounds (159k). He tells us that Sumo is bigger in the USA than most people realize (yes, pun intended!). Tim has trained in the use of defensive firearms and has taken a tactical medic...2021-03-261h 14The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Women in the Martial Arts with Morgan HulseySend us a textCorporate Security Officer Morgan Hulsey, a life-long student of the martial arts, joins us to talk about women in the martial arts. Morgan talks about some of the challenges faced by women who study martial arts, and encourages more women to seek martial arts training. Morgan studied Isshin Ryu Karate from age five to age fourteen, competing in the art, and attaining the rank of purple belt. For two years she trained in boxing at an "old school" boxing gym in Huntsville, Texas, and also simultaneously trained in Muy Thai. Morgan currently trains in J...2021-03-1943 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts: Aikido - The Current State of the Art with Sensei Tristan ChermackSend us a textSensei Tristan Chermack, owner and chief instructor at Spirit Aikido Training Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota joins us to discuss the current state of Aikido and to talk about the "martial side" of Aikido. Chermack Sensei discusses how and why Aikido is misunderstood, why it has a bad rap among many martial artists, and what needs to be done to make Aikido the martial art it was intended to be, including the need to "rebuild" Aikido. Tune in for an interesting discussion!Tristan Chermack is host of the Modern Aikidoist Po...2021-03-121h 35The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Martial Arts and Life with Karate Instructor & Podcast Host Kris WilderSend us a textKris Wilder is a member of the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and has written 22 books about martial arts and martial-related subjects. Kris owns West Seattle Karate Academy in Seattle, Washington, USA, where he teaches Goju-Ryu karate. Kris holds black belts in Goju-Ryu, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo. He also hosts the Martial Arts & Life podcast. Join us for this great conversation!Find Kris at: www.KrisWilder.com, andat: http://www.westseattlekarate.comEmail us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastV...2021-03-051h 10The Dirt Wasp PodcastLeading Like A Lady - Women Leading in Male Dominated Organizations with retired FBI executive Gina L. OsbornSend us a textOur guest this week is retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Gina L. Osborn. Gina retired as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of Cyber and Computer Forensics in the Los Angeles Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI is a male-dominated organization with the male to female ratio being about 80% to 20%. Gina rose through the ranks to the ASAC position in the second largest FBI field division. Gina talks about women in leadership roles in male-dominated organizations. Gina coaches organizational leaders in the navigation of chaos, crisis and change, and is th...2021-02-2653 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Sport Karate! with Karate black belt and Instructor Nick W. SmithSend us a textCowboy up! Karate is in the Olympic Games for the very first time in 2020 (the 2020 Games will be conducted in 2021). With the Netflix series "Cobra Kai" enjoying immense global popularity, Karate is once again in the limelight. Karate black belt, martial arts school owner, and lifelong martial artist and martial arts instructor Nick W. Smith joins us to talk about "old school Karate," the "Golden Age" of Karate competition in the 1960s thru the 1980s, the "Karate Kid Effect," and what the future holds for Karate as a competitive sport. Nick holds black belt...2021-02-191h 08The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Commercial Aviation Industry with Captain Jay SeffernSend us a textAirline Captain Jay Seffern joins us to talk about the airline industry, its history, how it's changed over the years, and tips for those interested in an airline career. If you have, do, or plan to fly on an airline, this will be an a very interesting show! Jay is also known as Colonel Jay Seffern.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me...2021-02-121h 28The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - The Difference between Self Defense & Martial Arts and the Importance of Physical Fitness with Suffian Nick W. SmithSend us a textWelcome to the third episode of our trilogy on the martial arts with Suffian Nick W. Smith, owner of Hill Country Karate in New Braunfels, Texas. Mr. Smith is a lifelong martial artist and martial arts instructor, combatives instructor, and has an impressive martial arts resume including black belts in Karate and Tae Kwon Do. He is a Suffian in Silat Bela Diri, is a Dog Brothers Martial Arts instructor, and has many, many more qualifications from his 47 years of participation in and as an instructor of martial arts. Mr. Smith is also a c...2021-02-051h 17The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Combat Rifle and Pistolcraft with black belt and instructor Nick W. SmithSend us a textWelcome to the second episode of our trilogy on the martial arts with Suffian Nick W. Smith, owner of Hill Country Karate in New Braunfels, Texas. Mr. Smith is a lifelong martial artist and martial arts instructor, combatives instructor, and has an impressive martial arts resume including black belts in Karate and Tae Kwon Do. He is a Suffian in Silat Bela Diri, is a Dog Brothers Martial Arts instructor, and has many, many more qualifications from his 47 years of participation in and as an instructor of martial arts. Mr. Smith is also a c...2021-01-291h 29The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Karate, Silat and Tactical Combatives! with Suffian Nick W. SmithSend us a textOur guest this week is Suffian Nick W. Smith, owner of Hill Country Karate in New Braunfels, Texas. Mr. Smith is a lifelong martial artist and martial arts instructor, combatives instructor, and has an impressive martial arts resume including black belts in Karate and Tae Kwon Do. He is a Suffian in Silat Bela Diri, is a Dog Brothers Martial Arts instructor, and has many, many more qualifications from his 47 years of participation in and as an instructor of martial arts. Mr. Smith is also a certified combat pistol and duty rifle instructor. This...2021-01-221h 57The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Importance of Contact Sports with Coach Gary SirkelSend us a textThis week we talk with wrestling and football coach Gary Sirkel about the importance of contact sports in the development of mental and physical toughness, personal resilience, and leadership in youth. It is said that hard times create hard men (and women), while soft times create soft men (and women). In the scope of human history, mankind has never had it so easy in terms of raw survival. Are we soft?Gridiron (American & Canadian) Football, Australian Rules Football, Rugby Football, Ice Hockey, LaCrosse, boxing, wrestling, MMA and other combat sports and mar...2021-01-151h 05The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Pekiti Tersia Kali with Guro Edwin RodriguezSend us a textJoin me and Guro Edwin Rodriguez of Texas Defense Academy to talk about the Filipino Martial Art Pekiti Tersia Kali, or P-T-K! P-T-K was founded by the Tortal family in the Philippines in 1897. It is based on the traditional Filipino bladed-weapons martial art of Kali. P-T-K is the hand-to-hand fighting system of the Philippine Marine Corps, and forms the basis for the hand-to-hand system taught to Texas State Troopers (state police) in Trooper Recruit School.Guro Rodriguez's martial arts background includes Tae Kwon Do, submission and catch wrestling, combatives, and the Ke...2021-01-081h 03The Dirt Wasp PodcastOur New Year 2021 MessageSend us a textHappy New Year!!!In our 2021 New Year's Day message to you the Colonel reads the 1850 poem, "Ring Out, Wild Bells," by Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), a most appropriate and fitting poem to send 2020 off into history. The Colonel also reads another fitting poem, "Harken the New Year." Thank you for listening to the podcast!!!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shop"Ring O...2021-01-0105 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastOur Christmas 2020 MessageSend us a text iFeliz Navidad! Merry Christmas!Our Christmas 2020 message to you. The Colonel reads the 1823 poem, "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," by the American poet Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863). You may know it in its adapted version as "T'was the Night Before Christmas."*A Happy Christmas to all!Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcast*This poem is in the public domain.Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-12-2505 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Mysterious Polygraph - Demystified! with Polygraph Examiner Tom MorganSend us a textJoin me and retired U.S. Department of Homeland Security Senior Special Agent Tom Morgan, a veteran polygraph examiner, to demystify the mysterious polygraph (lie detector)! Tom talks about the history of the polygraph, the science behind it, it's uses, and things to think about if you have to take one. Tom is a graduate of the U.S. Department of Defense Polygraph School, and since retirement has operated his own polygraph practice. Did you know that one of the founders of American polygraphy, William Marston, was also creator of the comic book cha...2020-12-181h 04The Dirt Wasp PodcastFlight Testing with former U.S. Air Force Flight Test Engineer Col Jay SeffernSend us a textTHIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF BRIGADIER GENERAL CHUCK YEAGER, 1923-2020, THE FIRST MAN TO FLY FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF SOUND.Join Jay Seffern, a former U.S. Air Force flight test engineer, to discuss his flight test experiences with the F-20 Tiger Shark, the F-16 Viper, the HH-60 Black Hawk, and the MC-130 Combat Talon II. Jay and I do joke around with each other a bit in this episode, and we talk a lot about aviation geekery and some military history, too. Jay also talks getting to...2020-12-111h 15The Dirt Wasp PodcastFrom the Infantry to the F-4! The mighty F-4 Phantom II with LtCol Stephen Couchman, USAF (Ret.)Send us a textJoin us as we discuss the mighty F-4 Phantom, the greatest fighter plane in the history of the world, with retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Steve Couchman. Steve started out in the U.S. Army as an airborne and Ranger qualified infantry officer who took an inter-service transfer to the Air Force to fly the F-4! Steve talks about this great airplane as well as his very interesting military career.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com2020-12-041h 55The Dirt Wasp PodcastOur Thanksgiving 2020 MessageSend us a textWe are giving thanks and are wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!!TDWP Thanksgiving Message is adapted from the November 2001 U.S. Marine Corps Commandant's Thanksgiving Message by General Jim Jones. The Thanksgiving Prayer is an edited version of Ralph Waldo Emerson's work.www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comTwitter: @DirtWaspPodcastEmail us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comContact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-11-2607 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Defunding the Police Movement - A Street Cop's Perspective with retired officer Robert M. ShermanSend us a textThis week's guest is retired law enforcement officer Robert M. "Bobby" Sherman. Bobby will discuss the defunding the police movement from the perspective of a street cop. Bobby retired as a Senior Special Agent from Homeland Security Investigations after a 26 year career, and was a patrol officer with the Houston Police Department for the ten years prior to that. He is the son of a career New York City Police Department patrol officer, and the brother of a career police patrol officer. Being a member of a law enforcement family as well as his...2020-11-201h 08The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Mighty B-52 Strategic Bomber! with Col Jay SeffernSend us a textColonel Jay Seffern joins us today for a discussion of the B-52 bomber in war and peace! The first B-52 flew in 1952; it joined U.S. Air Force operational forces in 1956. The last production model rolled off the assembly line in 1962, and the B-52 is still in active USAF service. The USAF projects that the B-52 will be flying operationally until 2060!!! Some say it won't leave active service until after its one-hundredth birthday. Join Jay and I as he describes this magnificent aircraft's history, missions, and what it is like to fly it, inclu...2020-11-131h 29The Dirt Wasp PodcastElection Anxiety - Get rid of it! The Colonel asks, why the hell let it bother you so much? Well, don't. Just don't.Send us a textWe are in the immediate aftermath of the 2020 U.S. national elections. Ballots are still being counted as of 5 Nov, and some people are having anxiety attacks over the outcome. Don't let external circumstances control your emotions! Take a step back, a deep breath, and take back the power to control your own emotions! As Shakespeare wrote, "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." Stop and think!Contact us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comTwitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comC...2020-11-0625 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Colonel Rants!Send us a textThe Colonel lets us know where he's been and then rants about social media, the election, and rants some more about (anti) social media! The Colonel mentions the Golden Rule and introduces the "Silver Rule" for online engagement. Listen to what the Colonel has to say!The Golden Rule: Treat other people as you would want to be treated.The Silver Rule: Do not say something to someone over the Internet that you would not say to them in person.Quote of the Week:"Social Media is...2020-10-3043 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series #4 - Eddie RickenbacherSend us a textThe Colonel is working on a big project right now, so we are continuing our Focus on Valor Series this week with our colleague LtCol Jay Seffern. This episode tells us about World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacher. Let us know what you think about this series!Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-10-2300 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series #5 - Ted ReubenSend us a textThe Colonel is working on a big project right now, so we are continuing our Focus on Valor Series this week with our colleague LtCol Jay Seffern. This episode tells us about Korean War hero Ted Reuben. Let us know what you think about this series!Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-10-2300 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series #6 - Jimmy DoolittleSend us a textThe Colonel is working on a big project right now, so we are continuing our Focus on Valor Series with our colleague LtCol Jay Seffern. In this episode we learn about World War II Air Force leader Jimmy Doolittle. Let us know what you think about this series!Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-10-2300 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series #1 - Daniel Inouye narrated by Col Jay SeffernSend us a textThe Dirt Wasp Podcast "Focus on Valor Series" describes American heroism in grave times of war. Narrated by our colleague, LtCol Jay Seffern, Episode #1 features Daniel Inouye, a young soldier from Hawaii who's World War II heroism earned him the Medal of Honor. He later became a United States Senator.Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: @DirtWaspPodcastVisit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shopContact me at thecolonel@th...2020-10-1600 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series #3 - Edwin "Butch" O'HareSend us a textThe Dirt Wasp Podcast "Focus on Valor Series" describes American heroism in grave times of war. Narrated by our colleague, LtCol Jay Seffern, Episode #3 features Edwin "Butch" O'Hare, a Navy fighter pilot who's heroism earned him the first U.S. Navy Medal of Honor awarded in World War II. Chicago's O'Hare Airport is named for him. Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-10-1600 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFocus on Valor Series #2 - Russell E. DunhamSend us a textThe Dirt Wasp Podcast "Focus on Valor Series" describes American heroism in grave times of war. Narrated by our colleague, LtCol Jay Seffern, Episode #2 features Russell E. Dunham, who's heroism earned him the Medal of Honor in World War II.Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-10-1600 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastFinding a Hobby: What's right for you? With jet pilot and aircraft model builder Mike LepekSend us a textAre you looking for a hobby? Or looking for a new hobby? How can having a hobby help you? Our guest is jet pilot and plastic modeler Mike Lepek. Mike has won many local, state and regional modeling championships, and is a judge for the International Plastic Modelers Society. Using his model building experience as the catalyst to the conversation, Mike tells us about the importance of having a hobby, how to find one, or even how to invent one for yourself!Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and s...2020-10-091h 10The Dirt Wasp PodcastActing, Voice Acting, Anime, and Star Trek! with actor Vic MignognaSend us a textActor and musician Vic Mignogna joins us on this episode of the podcast! Vic is best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in the internet distributed television show "Star Trek Continues," and for his voice acting work as Edward Elric in the "Fullmetal Alchemist" series, for which he won the 2007 American Anime Association Best Actor Award! He is also known for his portrayal of Broly in the "Dragon Ball" movies. Vic has over 400 acting performances under his belt, and is also an accomplished musician and singer. Multi-talented as an actor, producer, writer, dire...2020-10-021h 54The Dirt Wasp PodcastLeaving Your Wife? - Dad Advice with The ColonelSend us a textThis week's episode is quite the departure from our usual format. The Colonel had an email exchange this week with a listener who we shall call, "Bob." Bob wanted the Colonel's advice on his marriage because Bob is attracted to a co-worker of his, and is considering leaving his wife. Tune in to hear what the Colonel has to say about that! The Colonel is married with three daughters. Visit our website: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comCheck out our t-shirts and coffee mugs at: www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com/shop...2020-09-2521 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastWhich Branch of the U.S. Military is Right for You? with The ColonelSend us a textIn this episode we discuss how to determine which of the eight (8) branches of the U.S. military is right for you. We discuss the mission of each branch, how to deal with recruiters, how to visit recruiting stations to collect information, and how to make an informed decision about which branch of service is the best fit for you. The Colonel has 39 years of regular, reserve, and Guard military service (Marine Corps, Air Force, and Guard) and shares his thoughts with you on finding the branch that best fits you.Vi...2020-09-1843 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Aikido! with Sensei Christopher HeinSend us a textSensei Christopher Hein joins us to discuss Aikido, its pros and cons, why and how it is useful, when it is not, and its philosophy and study. Chris is the owner and chief instructor of Aikido Fresno. Chris also has a background in several other martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts.Aikido has been a much maligned martial art in the MMA era. Does it deserve to be so maligned, or is it just misunderstood? Please tune in to this episode!Contact Chris at:2020-09-1152 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastMystery Writing and the Mystery Writer! with author Patricia McFerrenSend us a textWriter Patricia McFerren, author of the Guy LeBlanc Mystery Series, joins us in this episode! Pat, a book author, screenwriter, Yoga and Pilates instructor, personal trainer, and certified equine masseuse (yep, there is such a thing!) talks with us about her journey to become a mystery writer and how you, too can become a writer. Pat offers advice to aspiring writers and to those who may be thinking about embarking on that Great American Novel about how to get started, where to find inspiration, the process, how to get noticed, and many other th...2020-09-041h 42The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) with swordfighting instructor Nathan GreparesSend us a textThere are many, many martial systems around the world! In this episode, we explore Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA for short. Our guest is Nathan Grepares, Chief Instructor at Sword to Sword HEMA Longsword School in Houston, Texas. Nathan specializes in the Longsword, and trains with a variety of other weapons. Nathan also tells us about how wrestling is utilized in sword fighting! HEMA is defined as any fighting system from Europe for which a book exists on how to do it. The book - or training manual - must b...2020-08-281h 04The Dirt Wasp PodcastFirearms, Freedom, and the 2nd Amendment w/ Youtube personality Johnny B!Send us a textIn this episode we talk with Youtube personality and 2nd Amendment advocate Johnny B about firearms, freedom, and protecting our rights under the Constitution! Johnny B talks about what being a member of the Youtube gun community (Guntubers) is like, his Second Amendment advocacy work, our freedom as Americans, and how anyone can - and should be - involved in protecting our freedom.NOTE: The Dirt Wasp Podcast is not a political show. However, we will necessarily discuss current U.S. politics in this episode. And, opinions are just that - op...2020-08-211h 55The Dirt Wasp PodcastSci Fi, Star Trek Conventions, and the Time Travelers! with the Colonel and the GunnySend us a textWe're talking geek gold in this episode! Join sci-fi fans and Star Trek geeks Mike Lepek (the Gunny) and Todd (The Colonel) to talk about the sci-fi genre, attending Star Trek (and in one case, Star Wars) conventions, a comic con or two, and the Time Travelers! This episode is light hearted fun. Please join us!Twitter @DirtWaspPodcastwww.TheDirtWaspPodcast.comEmail me at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comContact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-08-141h 31The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Martial Arts - Even a Little Martial Arts Makes Life A Whole Lot Better! with Sensei Ando MierzwaSend us a textSensei Ando Mierzwa of Happy Life Martial Arts joins us to discuss how "even a little martial arts makes life a whole lot better!" Sensei Ando's approach to martial arts is philosophical without being esoteric, and our discussion certainly changed how I think about the martial arts! Sensei Ando believes that the martial arts "style" is not as important as what a person can get out of the study of any martial art, and that the martial arts is for everyone. Tune in and learn how martial arts can help you to "keep fig...2020-08-071h 56The Dirt Wasp PodcastCareers in Public Service Series - A Police Career with Police Chief Billy CordellSend us a textOur guest is Police Chief Billy Cordell, chief of the Burleson, Texas Police Department who talks with us about a career in the police service. Chief Cordell joined the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) in 1985 as a patrol officer and rose to the rank of Deputy Chief. Chief Cordell was hired away from the FWPD by the City of Burleson, a suburb of Fort Worth, to be its chief of department. If you have ever thought about a police career, tune in to this episode!Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. P...2020-07-312h 02The Dirt Wasp PodcastThe Story of The Dirt Wasp PodcastSend us a textThis is the story of The Dirt Wasp Podcast, the origins of its name and logo. TDWP is a new podcast in the universe of podcasts, debuting in July 2020. We wanted to let our listeners know about our story, and ask you all to be plank owners of The Dirt Wasp Brigade! Find us at www.TheDirtWaspPodcast.com and on Twitter @DirtWaspPodcast. Email your host directly at TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.com. Please follow, like subscribe, share and refer the show to your friends and family. THANK YOU for listening, and please help us grow the ch...2020-07-2418 minThe Dirt Wasp PodcastCareers in Public Service Series - a Firefighter Career with Fire Chief K.T. FreemanSend us a textOur guest is Fire Chief Ken Freeman, chief of the Burleson, Texas Fire Department who talks with us about a career in the fire service. Chief Freeman joined the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) in 1977 as a Firefighter Private (that's right, a private!) and rose to the rank of Deputy Chief. Chief Freeman was hired away from the FWFD by the City of Burleson, a suburb of Fort Worth, to be its chief of department. If you have ever thought about a firefighting career, tune in to this episode!Contact me a...2020-07-172h 00The Dirt Wasp PodcastMartial Arts - How the Martial Arts can help you in your life! with boxer and black belt Tom MorganSend us a textThe practice of Martial Arts can help you in mind, body and spirit. It can also come in handy if things go bad and call upon you to defend yourself. Our guest is Tom Morgan, a Judoka (Judo practitioner), Karateka (Karate practitioner) and former competitive boxer who spent nearly 40 years in law enforcement on the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Tom will discuss which martial arts he has practiced, how martial arts can help a person in their life, and his experience in the practical application of the martial arts in the fie...2020-07-102h 46The Dirt Wasp PodcastPhilosophy and how it can shape your approach to life with Rev. Patrick McGahaSend us a textOur Guest, Patrick McGaha, is a husband, father, and grandfather. He fought in the Persian Gulf War (Desert Shield/Storm) with the 14th Marine Regiment, and survived a violent ambush while on a nighttime surveillance as a federal narcotics officer. He also lost one of his children, a daughter, to a long-term illness. A now-retired federal agent, Patrick discusses philosophy and how the study of philosophy has helped him cope with life's adversity, and how it can help you, too. Email us at: TheColonel@TheDirtWaspPodcast.comFollow us on Twi...2020-07-042h 12The Dirt Wasp PodcastCareers in Public Service Series - a Military Career with GySgt (Ret) Michael A. Lepek, USMCSend us a textHave you thought about or been thinking about a career in public service? How about a military career? Our guest Gunnery Sergeant Michael A. Lepek, USMC (Ret.) discusses the pros and cons of a choosing a military career. Gunny Lepek served 20 years in Marine Corps aviation and he describes what led him to the Marine Corps, why he chose it as a career, and what an enlisted military career looks like.Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-07-041h 37The Dirt Wasp PodcastCurrent events in the United States, a commentary in June 2020 with Mr. David DeVollSend us a textIt's June 2020 and the United States is experiencing dramatic civil unrest as well as a global coronavirus pandemic, with mandatory mitigation that many call "quarantine." Will the Republic continue to stand? Guest David DeVoll discusses current events and where we go from here. Will an American Robespierre rise?Contact me at thecolonel@thedirtwasppodcast.com. Please rate, recommend, and subscribe!2020-07-041h 53