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Permission To Speak Freely

Damon Leggins and Andamo McCullough

Damon and Damo (active duty Command Master Chiefs) share sea stories and have unfiltered conversations about current events, policies, and everyday life as a service member.

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01:45:08

The Fan Room - Impact w/ Steven Pierre

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2023/10/06

**PLEASE READ** New episodes of 'Permission To Speak Freely' will be available soon. In the meantime, we are absorbing all of 'The Fan Room' into all of our PTSF channels. Please enjoy the episodes. **THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED 21 MARCH 2022** Damo sits with friend and Navy veteran, Steven Pierre. The two discuss "High Year Tenure" and the impact that it had on multiple Sailor's careers. Steven gives a line by line detail on his transition from a Sailor to a civilian from 30 days prior

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02:33:42

Episode 87 | Ballad of John and ”Day-Mo” (Feat. John...

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2023/09/18

Damo and Tisha are joined by retired ABFC, John Quillin. John was one of Damo’s facilitators when he attended his course to be a Command Navy Leader Development Facilitator. John discusses many elements from the Naval Leadership and Ethics command including some of the major exercises and content from the Leader Development courses. Whats the difference between a safe space and a brave space? What’s the importance of understanding the difference between leadership training and leader development

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02:11:20

Episode 86 | ”Pop-A-Lock” *Fixed Audio*

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2023/09/11

There is no such thing as a podcast without a Beyoncé debate. Here is ours. Are we ready for a Fleet Week in Miami? Should an E2 be driving around in a Tesla? The trio discusses some of the most toxic Navy eras that they can remember. Damon and Tisha debate if Cecily Aguilar’s 30-year sentence was fair or unfair. Damo asks if anyone has ever supported a command sports team. Are there any benefits to going outside of your rate for a package review? The team talks negative stereotypes about their

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01:48:05

Episode 85 | ”What Do I Do With My Hands?”

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2023/09/04

Tisha is actually a part of this episode. It’s just very hard to hear her. CPO Initiation season is officially upon us and Damon discusses feeling disconnected from season events due to his job schedule. Football season is upon us as well! Damon is finally picking Master Chief billets. He explains why he wouldn’t want to serve on the same ship as his son. Do Better: Damo - (1) his ability to shine his boots. (2) Your bad experience is not the Navy experience. Damon - Stop questioning the process

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01:51:00

Episode 84 | PRESS ”100” NOW! (Feat. CMDCS Aaron Paul)

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2023/08/28

Congratulations to all the CPO Selectees! Remember, you only get ONE season so soak it up and take advantage of the opportunity. Damon and Damo are joined once again by CMDCS Aaron Paul. Damo and Aaron were both members of the current CPO Selection boards and they are here to tell the tale. Damo’s visit to Millington started out pretty eventful as a storm caused a blackout on the base and all over town. He rushed through the story as he recaps his time in Memphis, highlight restaurants, and the

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01:46:04

Oh, By the Way Ep. 12 - The Double Back

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2023/08/21

Tisha and Damo hold down this episode, covering a wide range of topics, to include what to expect from our next episode. The cat’s out the bag as Damo confesses that he sat this year’s CPO Selection board and cannot wait to talk about it next week. A Virginia Beach Sailor recently hit the jackpot for 1.8 million. What would you do if you were in his shoes? The power of embracing new initiatives is discussed. Damo asks Tisha how her military experiences have impacted her personality. This leads to a

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02:41:21

Episode 83 | ”Wow, That’s Crazy!”

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2023/08/14

Tisha is back off of her vacation so the gang is in full form! To celebrate the 50th birthday of Hip Hop, the trio discusses their favorite eras of the music genre. There was a big time riverboat fight in Alabama that everyone is discussing. Is the “ball cap toss” a universal sign of distress? What is your worst (non-casualty related) fear on a Navy Vessel? Damon asks everyone what’s the thing that they sacrifice as they strive to be good leaders. Damo discusses his experience after reaching out to

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01:55:08

Episode 82 | ”Is Everything Beta?”

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2023/08/07

Welp, Football is back! It’s definitely an exciting time of the year for Damon. Another Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) to start of the episode. What do you think is the best command coin?Have you ever wondered what’s it’s like to stand Resident Advisor (RA) watch in the barracks? What does it mean to let “power go to your head” in an organization as structured as the Navy? The term “micromanagement” is discussed. An update on a NAVADMIN that was released and discussed last week. Damo shares his

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02:05:41

Episode 81 | ”What If it Fails?”

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2023/08/01

With Tisha on vacation, Damon and Damo hold it down with a few critical topics. The conversation starts with Damo discussing his experience as a Resident Advisor living in the barracks. The guys provide updates on their personal lives and quickly get into the MCPON’s Call to Action to Chief Petty Officers addressing “Warfighting Competency.” A US Soldier, Pvt. Travis King, fled from South Korea to North Korea and the question is why. Who does that? Recruits are now enjoying concerts at Great Lakes

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02:16:00

Episode 80 | ”A Whole Plethora of Things”

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2023/07/17

WARNING: Explicit language throughout this episode. Do not listen with children around. Tisha is running late. Damo had a few drinks. Damon will be the “Designated Driver’ for this ride! The guys get caught up on why they’ve been missing for a few weeks. Spoiler Alert: Blame Damon. Haha. Are HTs the DCs big bros? Recruiters were ordered to work 6 days a week but that was quickly shut down. A Class “C” fire was recently reported on the USS Abraham Lincoln, but why? Should rank “have its

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12:02

Highlighting our Heroes | Capt. David S. McCampbell

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2023/07/05

On the inaugural edition of "Highlighting Our Heroes," the trio discusses the heroic effort of Captain David S. McCampbell, a.k.a. the "Ace of Aces." Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast

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36:36

PTSF Presents... The Hurt Locker | Movie Review

Permission To Speak Freely ·

2023/06/26

Damon, Tisha, and Damo give their thoughts on the movie 'The Hurt Locker,' directed by Kathryn Bigelow The film stars Jeremy Renner and Anthony Mackey. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0

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01:50:00

Episode 79 | ”Depending On What’s Going On”

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2023/06/19

Tisha’s bored. Damon’s drained. Damo had a bad week. This episode starts with a conversation about group chats. Damon talks about his daughter’s high school graduation. The question is asked; “What’s the REAL Navy?” Damo talks about checking into his new command. Do Better: Damon discusses comms on ships, Damo talks about the Navy Times being irresponsible, and Tisha takes a bit of ownership. Sailors, what do you want to hear from your leadership if you passed the exam but didn’t advance? If you’re

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01:30:03

Episode 78 | ”Big Fish” (Feat. Eric Frohardt)

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2023/06/12

Before The Episode: “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who

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24:36

[Bonus Episode] Diversity

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2023/06/08

Damon and Damo discuss "Diversity" and what it means to them. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube. Link to all social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast

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02:23:30

Episode 77 | ”That’s The Navy Times’ Fault”

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2023/06/05

Tell the truth, did y’all really miss Damon? Well, he’s back today and rocking some At-Sea Fire Party swag, courtesy of the USS Boxer. Thanks to the hard working Sailors on the Boxer, we appreciate you! Did the Navy post and delete an instagram post celebrating “Pride Month”? If so, why? Damo reflects on recent social media engagement and why people seem to magnify negative opinions. The guys address comments from a social media user regarding the tone of their podcast and why they decide to be

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02:14:02

”A Cold Winter Night”

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2023/05/28

Happy Memorial Day. This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. Tisha and Damo show up on this special Memorial Day Weekend episode! Damo starts off by addressing the “Diversity” statements from the last episode and making sure that it was clear we he and Damon stands on the topic. Speaking of Damon, congrats on being selected for Master Chief, now we wait. Or do we pick orders? Or do we wait as we pick orders? Who knows? Congrats to everyone that heard their names or received

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01:50:07

”Part of the Problem”

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2023/05/15

All smoke no gas! We are on b.s. all episode! To our sophisticated listeners, go ahead and skip this one. We are having some fun on this episode. Damo checks in with Damon and Tisha to see about their recent activities on the internet. The trio discusses a clip from a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast about the Navy being seen as the “soft” branch of the military. Next up, those estranged family members that ask to borrow money every time they see you. Being in the military does not make us

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02:16:07

”The Things That Are Not Pretty” (Feat. Dezarae Brigham)

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2023/05/08

In the first episode of Mental Health Awareness month, Damo is joined by Dezarae Brigham, an active duty first class petty officer and the host of the ‘Seeds of Triumph’ podcast. They discuss her mental health journey, fitness journey, and her current experience as a podcaster. She starts of by sharing her troubling experiences with leadership early in her career while deployed in Afghanistan. Dezarae used competing in and winning bodybuilding tournaments as a way to cope with stress. She discusses

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02:13:31

”I Committed It To Memory”

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2023/05/01

Let’s start this one with a little bit of transparency. Who the hell messes up the SAPR acronym anyway? Damo clears the air on his fumble. CY257 Active Duty E8 and E9 quotas are out. Good luck and well wishes to all. Do you want to become a hitman? Well, that’s as easy as hitting up a website and putting your application in. Just call the prison and ask the Tennessee Air National Guardsman that tried to do it. For this week’s “Do Better” segment, Damon talks about his issues while requesting his

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