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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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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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01:41:04

Episode 117 | "Long-Term Lurker"

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2024/07/22

Young Sailors, listen up: working out is different as you age. Tisha’s sons are in town and making sure she’s straight. The fellas put her on game. Some Airbnb hosts are being creepy and recording their tenants in some of the most private areas of the residence. Damon details his experience checking into TPU Bangor, Washington. Damo has a question about the Navy’s parental leave policy. There was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a recent campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This leads

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03:21:32

Episode 116 | "What's The Standard?"

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2024/07/08

The whole gang is here this go-round! Why not start with a conversation about summer safety. Damon addresses his absence. This is Damon’s first official PCS since the podcast began. The Presidential debate happened but what can we say about it? Damon asks for some advice on how to manage the Instagram algorithm. He also recaps his experience watching Caitlyn Clark play live. Shout out to the people who know the Navy isn’t for them and make the right decision to move on. The guys have a debate about

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01:53:46

Episode 115 | "...Between Good and Great" (Feat....

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2024/06/24

Damo is joined by published author, business owner, podcast host, and active-duty Command Master Chief, Armon Owens. They discuss “imposter syndrome” and what would give someone the audacity to write a book. They talk about being comfortable in your skin and using your unique abilities to stand out and be remembered. What does Big Boi and Andre 3000 have to do with all of this? What motivated Armon to join the Navy back in the late 90s? They discuss Armon’s book “The Fight to Lead” and why it’s

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01:26:56

Bonus Episode | "Time Enough at Last"

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2024/06/16

Damo is solo on this special Father’s Day bonus episode discussing some of his favorite books and how they impacted him as a father, leader, and human. *Clarification: Damo was skipped from the second to the third grade. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and 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

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02:30:15

Episode 114 | "The Yellow Brick Road" (Feat. YNCS...

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2024/06/10

No Damon, No Problem. LOL. Don’t tell him we said that. If you listened to our Women’s Panel earlier this year, we know you’re familiar with YNCS Ashley Williams. We appreciated her story so much, that we wanted to bring her on again. This time, she’s standing in for Damon as a guest host! Last week marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Midway, two major moments in naval and American history. Happy Pride Month y’all! Have you ever checked into a command and

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02:27:01

Episode 113 | "Graded On A Curve" (Feat. MMN3 Zander...

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2024/06/03

*This episode includes conversations about sexual assault. Please see our ‘links’ section in this episode description for sexual assault prevention and response references.*Damon is back! The trio is finally back in full effect and this time two Third Class Petty Officers join them; MMN3 Zander Valterra and PS3 Monique Jones-Santana. They share their opinions on “E4 and Junior” vs “E4 and Below.” The guys take the time to acknowledge everyone who advanced this NWAE cycle. Have you taken the

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02:08:15

Episode 112 | "Everything Is In Shambles"

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2024/05/27

*This episode contains a conversation regarding domestic violence/ intimate partner abuse. If you are currently experiencing abuse and would like to report it, please contact your local / command / FFSC Family Advocacy Program representative or law enforcement. In addition, please contact the Veteran Crisis Line (all links below).*Damon is not around. He left Tisha and Damo on their own to hold down the fort. Damo details what he’s been up to for the last few weeks. Tisha has deleted her social

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01:30:24

[BONUS EPISODE] As Above, So Below

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2024/04/29

Damo and Tisha begin the episode discussing a comment they received on Instagram regarding “E4 and Junior” Sailors. A comment from a YouTube subscriber is highlighted and responded to. An Officer goes ballistic on a neighbor over trash cans. A 7th Fleet Officer was arrested for stealing sushi. A former Navy CO was killed during a child sex sting operation. A Commanding Officer was fired for making racist comments. A Chief was found guilty of espionage and is currently awaiting his sentence. Tisha

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01:55:26

Oh, By the Way Ep. 14 - People, Places, & Things

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2024/04/22

The guys start by analyzing the latest in hip-hop beef. One of the Sailors who stormed the Captial is asking for a lighter sentence so that he can continue service in the military. Should he be awarded that opportunity? An Army Reserve Major has pleaded guilty to scamming Gold Star Families in millions of dollars. The rest of the episode is dedicated to the people, places, and things that impacted Damon and Damo throughout their lives and careers in the Navy. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to

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02:11:11

Episode 111 | "The Optics Are Wrong"

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2024/04/15

Damo starts this episode with a disclaimer. Let’s protect our junior Sailors and ensure they can have transparent conversations about leadership and military lifestyle. The Navy’s official Instagram account recently went viral for all the wrong reasons. The guys discuss. Damo has finally processed that he’s leaving one place and headed to another. He has some thoughts about that. Damon is also going through a transition. He’s making a cross-country transfer and has been asked to check in early for

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02:24:19

Episode 110 | "Be That Leader" (Feat. CMDCM Charles...

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2024/04/08

Damon, Damo, and Tisha are joined by COMNAVSURFPAC CMDCM Charles “Chubbs” Smith for an episode full of jewels. The crew starts just catching up with each other to see how things are going. Chubbs talks about the power of having a squared-away uniform, remembering a sea story from his time as an undesignated Seamon. He then discusses passing on the legacy of service to his son, who’s currently enlisted in the Navy. Damo talks to Chubbs about being the “first-generation” of family members to achieve

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01:56:19

Episode 109 | "When Everything's A Priority..."...

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2024/04/01

About Our Guest:Theresa Carpenter is an active-duty Navy Commander, with 10 years of enlisted time and where she has served for 28 years. Her passions include helping people succeed, protecting animals, moving past traumatic experiences, speaking up for positive change, and the professional development of the craft of public relations. As a reflective writer, she discusses the human experience for her blog, Theresa’s Tapestries. She has published in several media outlets and trade press, notably

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01:41:23

Episode 108 | "How Do I Retire?" (Feat. Coby Turner)

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2024/03/25

Recently retired Senior Chief Yeoman, Coby Turner joins the podcast to talk about retirement. He and Damo highlight how they met as CPO Season leads for their respective commands. He details a rare story about how the Navy messed up his government name at MEPS. The pod has a small discussion about planning and executing a CPO Initiation season. Coby reflects on what made him choose to retire when he did. He had a rough retirement year which led to some awesome breakthroughs. Coby was finally able to

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