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The StageLast EpisodeYou read that title correctly, this is the last episode....of July. Sorry I had to peek your interest, this is the last episode until I get back from California the first week of august so we will probably be a week or two late. This episode I talk about the California trip, things I hate at check outs of stores, and friend who always grosses me out. I'm hoping to get a ton of content from this trip so be on the lookout, thank you all for listening and believing in me.2025-07-1623 min
The South Alabamian News PodcastJackson's 10U All-StarsJackson’s 10U All-Stars qualified for the state baseball tournament at Brewton last week. They are (top row from left) coaches Will Neugent, Brandi Deas, John Flannigan, Tyler Howell and Trey McKee; (middle row) Andy Marks, Boosie Brown, Sawyer Keith, Trevor Hayes, Tucker Rivers and Asher Moseley; (front row) Bryce Payne, Roman Smith, Britton Deas, Brody Howell and Asher McKee. Article Link2025-07-0300 minThe StageMy first Okinawa brotherThis episode I talk with Seth Kirkendall, we discuss why he joined the Marine Corps, life in Okinawa, his success after the Corps......and all his animals. Seth was my first best friend when I got in the Fleet Marine Corps, he's as good of a man there is and I'm very happy for him and the life he has built.2025-07-021h 01The StageI sh!t my pants tooI've taken some time off from recording, I needed a break. I've got some episodes on the way but needed an easy 0ne for this week so I called in my boy Diddy. We talk about a lot of stuff.... poop stories, Rickey who is still a podcast ghost as a subject, hats and kidneys. PAM PAM PAM....thank you for listening, if you want to support The Stage, the best way is to buy hat.2025-06-111h 29The StageIt was leaving familyIn this episode I talk with Tim Edleman and Luis Cora, if you met them, you would wonder how they are so close. But the Corps can make the most different of people family, Honestly two of the nicest and most humble people I've met despite their differences. We talk about what led them to join the Corps, their time before Okinawa and what happened while they were on the Island with me. Two outstanding Marines/Men, very proud to call them my brothers. 2025-05-2859 minThe StageI took that leap and it saved my lifeIf you are offended by words catch the next episode, this one is funny, but Marines will be Marines.In this episode I talk with one of my Marine brothers Kayvon Karimi. We talk about him joining the Corps, being on judge Joe Brown, and his time in Okinawa ( his dirty whitey tighteys on his bed). We discuss his time at his next duty station including an unfortunate toothbrush incident and how the Corps is different place to place. Kayvon once took a walk he didn't intend to come back from, luckily the circumstances of that walk...2025-05-141h 35The StageLeadership and the man who I learned it fromIn this episode I talk with Angel Aguayo, we talk about his life before, during, and after the Marine Corps. Angel was my first leader when I got into the fleet Marine Corps, immediately I knew he was who I wanted to model my leadership style after. He went to bat for his troops and the loved him for it. Thank you, Angel, for everything you have done for me.2025-04-301h 05The StageThe record breaking #10In this episode I talk with my old friend from Lynn high school, Lee Cagle Williams. We discuss him actually being Haleyville (didn't know that), playing sports in high school/college, and why he became a teacher/coach. Lee once held the state rushing record for most yards in a season in the state and the record for most rushing yards in a state championship game. He is currently the head baseball coach at Addison high school. 2025-04-161h 11The StageThe man formally known as CoachThis episode I talk with my favorite teacher, Derek Cleghorn. We discuss his life before teaching, teaching, and his family. This one is special to me, Coach has been very important my life, I could never repay him for all he has done for me. Hope you all enjoy this one!2025-04-0247 minThe StageBet you can't catch usMy dad is back for his second episode. We discuss some of his childhood and the tricks they pulled, a funny fight he was in, and a story about his dad that is my favorite story of all time. As always it was great having my pops in studio, hope you all enjoy it!2025-03-191h 03The StageSecond to NoneThis episode I talk with Courtney Hunt, he is a retired Gunnery Sergeant/USMC. We discuss his childhood, Okinawa, being a drill instructor, a dog handler and some of his time in the middle east. Was an honor to have this outstanding Marine on the show.While talking about our time in Okinawa we talk about some barracks shenanigans, we mention a fellow brother Joel Gorniak. Joel we learned passed away this past Thursday, the 27th of February. Rest Easy Marine, we have the watch from here.2025-03-051h 45The StageTop and the TeacherIf cussing isn't your thing or words hurt you....id skip this one.This episode I talk with Anthony Hernandez and Chaz Mayes, We talk about our time in Okinawa together and how they were together since training. I didn't get into much detail about their lives because an in-person episode is coming. Chaz can't make it Anthony's retirement, so this was on my list of episodes that needed to happen.This episode was done via zoom and had a couple internet hiccups.2025-02-191h 44The StageA story that deserves to be toldThis episode I interview Ed Kugler, he is a Marine scout sniper who served in Vietnam, he is also the author of multiple books. His book Dead Center (my favorite) is most of the topic for this interview. Ed is the original of a group nicknamed the Rouges, who spent most of their time on small sniper patrols in Vietnam. Ed is a Mount Rushmore for me for The Stage, it was an honor to spend a couple hours with him. Note: this was the first interview with the new equipment and also the first done on...2025-01-221h 51The StageThe webs we weaveThis episode I talk with my brother Dusty Lindley. We discuss growing up together, school/sports, and the wreck that would change our lives forever. We had a blast doing this and continued to talk for a long while after I stopped recording. I'm looking forward to him come back on The Stage.This is the last episode recorded on the old equipment, excited to see how the upgrade sounds.2025-01-151h 37The StageHappy New YearFor the last episode of the year, I wanted to thank everyone who has been a part of The Stage. I want to tell you about future podcast and also record for the first time with the upgraded equipment. I hope 2025 is the best for you all yet, thank you for listening!2025-01-0113 minThe StageFits so good I wore it two daysWe stroll down memory lane with two of my favorite people. These guys are my cousins and we always laugh a ton together. This episode was edited by Kevins son, Blake. He is 12 years old and has an extremely bright future.2024-12-1159 minThe StageThe LayupThis episode I talk with Crystal Henson, we discuss some of our time in school together, being a nurse during the pandemic, and a near death experience. Crystal is my first female guest, who's episode was semi hijacked by cats.2024-11-2744 minThe Stagelife/podcast updateIn this episode I give an update on my life and the direction of the podcast through the holidays.2024-11-1323 minThe StageThe Dodd FatherThis episode I talk to one of my best friends Shane Dodd. We discuss our long friendship, us going to bootcamp together, and what I believe is his calling....being a foster parent. 2024-11-0656 minThe StagePrivate First Class to the third powerThis episode I talk to Marine Corps veteran Bill Long. We discuss his time in the Corps, his time as a police officer, and his insane love of Halloween......and me crawling through the woods finding my phone, that I didn't put there.2024-10-301h 06The StageDiddyI talk with my cousin and one of my best friends Brett Aday, also unfortunately nick named Diddy. We talk about our friendship, how we found out we are related, and his recent medical diagnosis. Note: we talk about something from 20 years ago that I wouldn't do today:)2024-10-1653 minThe StageShoot your shotThis episode I talk with Tyler Thomas. We talk about our quick friendship, his time in the ARMY National Guard and his will to be successful and his beautiful family.2024-10-0954 minThe StageMarine Sergeant Stan ParkerThis is my first ever recorded episode, before the podcast had a name. In this episode we talk very briefly about the night before recording, which was wild and didnt want to get to detailed about. we also talk about a deployment in the middle east, our time in Okinawa, and Stan catching our friends hair on fire.2024-10-0259 minThe StageSergeant Brooks "The Hammer" BookerIn this episode we discuss how Brooks leadership changed when being put in his first field unit, also we talk about an unfortunate situation that happened in Jungle Warfare Training and very bad tattoo choice.2024-09-2558 minThe StageMarine Gunnery Sergeant Randy FinleyWe discuss Gunny Finley's 22 year Marine Corps career, his journey from being a young Marine to an outstanding leader and now leader/mentor for his students. Semper FINote: we recorded this in front of an audience, there are a couple 4 letter words than you can hear from them, as said before i want to keep this as raw as possible2024-09-1855 minThe StageIntroductionWe talk about what to expect from the podcast and its future. I tell a very brief story of my life, its the most raw ive ever been. 2024-09-1157 minThe StageRise. Fall. Redemption.I talk with my Dad briefly about his life. A small buisness owner, a writer and most importantly a father. We discuss his drug addiction and alcoholism, and what led him to change.2024-09-0451 min