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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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01:06:31

Wow, What a Week!

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2025/02/01

Damo is on a solo mission. Discussing the "goings on" in the country, fleet, and at home.

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02:35:30

Episode 135 | "Adapt or Die" (Feat. LCDR James Ball)

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2025/01/27

We are joined by “The People SUPPO,” LCDR James Ball. Damo opens up by admitting a mistake he made in our previous episode. Are sneakers the key to leadership? Damo vents a bit about frustrations stemming from recent events and why he doesn’t talk about politics. Politics vs. Humanity becomes a topic of the conversation. Damo shares his thoughts about Elon Musk. Congratulations to NSA Annapolis for winning the Regional Installation Excellence award for Naval District Washington for the second year

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02:17:55

Episode 134 | "A Preponderance of Evidence" (Feat....

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2025/01/20

Paul Kingsbury is back. This time, he’s filling in as a guest host. He starts by asking Damo about what’s currently happening in the Navy. He asks about Culture of Excellence 2.0. An indoor inauguration is a rare occurrence in our nation’s history. The cast talk discusses its significance and the expectations for Carrie Underwood’s ‘America The Beautiful’ performance. Lloyd Austin says farewell from the SecDef role. We solute his accomplishments, but Damo has some issues with something that he did

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02:41:40

Episode 133 | "The Universal Language" (Feat. MUCS...

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2025/01/13

MUCS Jeremy “JB” Bustillos joins Damo and Tish. He’s a 27-year Senior Chief Petty Officer whose outside Navy accomplishments include tours in multiple major arenas, including Madison Square Garden and a No. 1 selling Blues album. Coming off of a season to celebrate, there are always those we must also mourn. Fire in LA and snow in the northeast; the team covers some of the major weather stories of the season. What would you put in your “emergency preparedness kit”? Where were you during the “Great

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02:56:38

Episode 132 | "A NAVADMIN to Unwrap..."

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2024/12/30

Shout to all of our followers and supporters. Thank you for a great year! Damon and Damo are back to close out the year. The guys catch up on their respective holidays. In dire need of advice, Damo brings up relationship dynamics to Damon. Right before Christmas, news of a government shutdown had some people concerned. Damon is finally convinced about life outside of this planet. NAVADMIN 255/24 was released before the holidays. This one is about Billet-Based Advancements - the guys take a deep

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01:58:23

Episode 131 | "Slow Pulling the Exam Pack"

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2024/12/22

Damo is delighted with his recent experience with sleep therapy. Damon just finished INSURV on his Aircraft Carrier. Damo gets back in his “tin foil” bag and brings up aliens again to Damon. Damo talks about receiving his first DEOCS. Damon and Damo discuss how they spent Thanksgiving. The guys discuss what they are thankful for this year in the Navy. What is the “worst” rank in the Navy? Have you seen that graphic going around about upcoming changes in the Navy? The guys discuss these changes and

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02:08:37

Episode 130 | "I Might Die, I Have to Accept That"...

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2024/12/09

Damo and Tisha are joined by AS1 Justin Kramer. They open the episode with a conversation about the ups and downs of social media. Damo breaks down his extroverted introversion. Is perception really reality, or is that just an overused adage? An AS is a pretty rare rate in the Navy, and Damo wonders if it was Justin’s first choice. What does an AS do? AS1 did a tour with the Blue Angels and detailed his experience. What is the margin for error for a Blue Angel? AS1 details his “hardest day” as a

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02:24:26

Episode 129 | "Save Yourself" (Feat. LCDR Frank...

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2024/12/02

Damo and Tisha are joined by Naval Flight Officer LCDR Frank “Siri” Bonner for an insightful and inspiring episode. Fresh off completing his PRT, Damo kicks things off by sharing how it went down. How did LCDR Bonner earn the call sign “Siri”? Why did he choose the path from enlisted Sailor to officer? Frank dives into his journey, from growing up in South Central L.A. and dispelling common misconceptions about the neighborhood in the 90s to breaking barriers as he transitioned into the Navy.LCDR

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02:02:37

Episode 128 | "Full of Piss and Vinegar" (Feat....

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2024/11/25

This episode is dedicated to Clayton Traywick. Fair Winds and Following Seas Brother.About Our Guest: A three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion from the United States Naval Academy, Mike also served as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer, with deployments to Afghanistan and Japan/the Philippines. Mike’s dedication to the community and his corporate partners unwaveringly reflects his military background. A champion for community, entrepreneurship, social impact, and economic development, Mike

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01:53:57

Episode 127 | "You Can't Say That Word" (Feat. Dr....

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2024/11/18

About Our Guest: Dr. John Cordle is a retired Navy Captain with 30 years of service. He commanded two Navy warships, USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56). He was the 2010 recipient of the Navy League John Paul Jones Award and the BUMED (Bureau of Medicine and Surgery) Epictetus Award for Innovative and Inspirational Leadership, and the 2019 ASNE (American Society of Naval Engineers) Solberg Award Winner for his research in the area of Crew Endurance and Human Systems

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03:12:54

Episode 126 | "Grumpy Old Men"

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2024/11/07

[Recorded on 29 October 2024] It’s our anniversary, y’all! Thanks to the best listeners in the world for helping us make it to 4 years! The guys start the episode by defining and discussing the phrase “waiting it out” in the Navy. Damo recalls his experience “meeting” the CNO. Since checking into the carrier, Damon notices some changes that he’s compelled to discuss. Damo discusses a recent Disciplinary Review Board (DRB). Does DRB still work? Would you hold it down for the homie and take an NJP

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01:51:27

[Bonus] Transitions (Feat. Catherine Butler & Jamal...

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2024/11/01

Damon, Damo, and Tisha are joined by Catherine Butler and Jamal Mays, who share their stories of joining the Navy, the challenges they faced, and their reflections on service and retirement. The discussion highlights the diverse paths individuals take within the Navy and the impact of their experiences on their lives. This conversation explores the experiences of military veterans as they transition to civilian life, highlighting the camaraderie, challenges, and lessons learned during their service

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01:54:21

Episode 125 | "I Wanna Violate Policy Too"

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2024/10/14

Damo and Tisha open the episode by discussing workplace arguments. Damo reads a comment responding to a PTSF YouTube short. Tisha explains why she “quit” social media. Is retirement really so hard? Prayers to everyone who has been impacted by this current Hurricane season. The Navy is celebrating our 249th birthday! Make sure you do it in accordance with the policy. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) has had some major changes that everyone isn’t pleased with and we want to understand why

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02:21:47

Episode 124 | "Those Are Rookie Numbers" (Feat. DGUTS)

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2024/10/07

DISCLAIMER: The speaker(s) are NOT health professionals and do not intend any of the content of this podcast as health advice. If you need professional health advice, please seek out your closest military or civilian health providers immediately.DISCLAIMER: The speaker(s) are NOT mental health professionals and do not intend any of the content of this podcast as mental health advice. If you need professional mental health advice, please seek out your closest military or civilian mental health

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01:38:37

Episode 123 | "Smackin'!!" (Feat. Sir Lunchtime)

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2024/09/23

OSC Maurice Gibson, also known as Sir Lunchtime, joins the pod to chop it up with Damo in the absence of Damon and Tish. Though Sir Lunchtime is a food influencer by night, his day job is as an inspector for the Afloat Training Group (ATG) in San Diego. They start the discussion by discussing the role of inspectors and the impact they can have at a command. We can’t get together without at least bringing up the latest news about Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. Damo talks about two new NAVADMINS, one about

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02:35:44

Episode 122 | "Forged by Fission" (Feat. Cdr. Desmond...

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2024/09/16

Commander Desmond Walker (USS Stout) checked into the pod for a conversation that we’d been waiting to have. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, they touch on the importance of mental health awareness, going into a very stressful holiday season. They also discuss the disconnect between some Navy policies and their implementation at the command level. Commander Walker discusses his personal experience of joining the Navy and whether his upbringing in Mississippi had an impact on his outlook as an

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02:42:09

Episode 121 | "Anchored in Resilience" (Feat. ITCM...

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2024/09/09

ITCM Amaury Ponciano returns to the show to discuss various topics, including his book 'Anchored in Resilience'. He also touches on sensitive subjects such as sexual assault and family dynamics. Amaury shares his motivation for writing the book and challenges in discussing certain aspects of his life. He recalls the reactions of family members to the book and the importance of sharing one's truth. Amaury shares his experiences with relationships and cultural identity. He has a crazy story about how

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02:27:38

Episode 120 | "Living Out of a Seabag" (Feat. DCC...

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2024/08/26

DCC Cody Osgood came by to discuss the life of a Recruit Division Commander (RDC) at Naval Station Great Lakes. He went from an E5 to an E6 while stationed in Great Lakes. Cody begins by discussing why he joined the Navy. Damo goes left and gets on his soapbox very early in this episode. Cody returns to his story, detailing how he initially felt about being an RDC. Is RDC “C” School as difficult as people claim it is? Does RDC School fault a person for not being “hard” enough? What are some of the

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02:18:03

Episode 119 | "Die With The Lie" (Feat. YNC [SEL] CJ...

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2024/08/19

YN1 CJ Pride joins Damon and Damo, and with YN1 up for Chief this year, the conversation naturally starts with a talk about the FY25 CPO Season. To everyone who heard your name called today, congratulations, and best of luck through the season. Continue to lead. Fingers crossed that YN1 becomes YNC Select today. Damo asks YN1 for his opinion on the current competitive nature between First Class Petty Officers. Damon shares a story of an incident between a Master Chief and a junior Sailor following a

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02:39:09

Episode 118 | The Galley's New Dress Code

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2024/08/05

This episode is dedicated to one of our fallen shipmates, Jorden Burleson—Fair Winds and Following Seas.Major shoutouts to our listeners—we missed y’all! Damo and Tisha catch up on date nights and cheering for your Sailors outside of the office. Damo opens up about his current command, while Tisha shares some details about her job. Damo reveals a medical issue he finally got some answers for. Shout out to Tricare for holding it down. All hail Simone Biles! We discuss her recent accomplishments

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