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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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01:32:27

Episode 102 | "Comedy Karaoke" (Feat. Chalee Jr)

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2024/02/12

AZ1 Charlie Lee Jr, professionally known as “Chalee Jr” is an actor, a comedian, and an active-duty Navy Sailor. He became one of the first military social media content creators with his comedy skits in the mid-2010s and has since taken his show on the road. As he is on his way to retirement, he can be found on the stage as a member of the DDTOUR14. Chalee Jr joins the podcast and discusses everything from his upbringing to his plans following his retirement. He talks about the beginning of his

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01:53:02

Episode 101 | "Standing On Business" (Feat. FORCM...

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2024/02/05

Damon, Damo, and Tish start this episode joined by the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief, FORCM (SW/AW) William P. Houlihan. They open the conversation addressing NAVADMIN 006/24, Policy For the Assignment of Pregnant Sailors and Sailors Who Experience Perinatal Loss. FORCM discusses the feedback that was received after the release of the NAVADMIN and what’s been being done to address some of the questions that were raised. Damo asks FORCM if there’s a disconnect between the “Big Navy’s”

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01:29:53

Permission To Speak Freely ·

2024/02/01

*Recorded in October 2020 in Damon's dining room in California - "Where it all started"* You know how we always say that we started the podcast with the second episode that we recorded? Well, in commemoration of our 100th episode, we decided to finally release the episode that we thought was so bad that we didn't want you to hear it in the first place. We really hope you enjoy this. As always, keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ podcast on our social media and Youtube -

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01:37:36

Episode 100 | "Hunnid Pack"

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2024/01/29

Damon, Damo, and Tish celebrate reaching the 100th episode milestone by reminiscing on the early days of the ‘Permission To Speak Freely’ podcast. Damo gives an update on the baby and upcoming guests. Guess what guys, it’s an election year! Do we care? Do we not care? Who the hell are you voting for anyway? Tisha asks the guys what major life experiences happened to them since starting the podcast. This episode transitions to the Instagram live episode, “Countdown to Episode 100.” On live, The trio

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03:18:35

Episode 99 | "Fit For Full Duty?"

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2024/01/22

Welcome to our last podcast episode in double digits. Damo Starts by shouting out the people who are a few weeks late on their New Year’s resolutions. It’s time to get it going. Damon and Damo take a moment to give Tisha her flowers in celebration of her hitting the year mark as a PTSF host. We have a conversation about understanding the fact that men and women speak two different languages and how that can affect decisions made in the workplace. This leads to a conversation about false reporting

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02:49:38

Episode 98 | "Fighting The Good Fight"

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2024/01/15

Happy MLK Day. Find a moment in your day to reflect on the heroism, leadership, and brave acts of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. Tish is back and ready for Valentine’s Day already! It’s time to start submitting packages for selection boards and Damo isn’t that motivated due to recent changes in selection and screening processes. The trio ponders how different program managers may be affected by the new OSTC rollout. Damo reports the TV stolen from the

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02:49:33

Episode 97 | ”So, You Dropped The Pack?”

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2024/01/08

The guys start by getting caught up on how they bought in their New Year’s. Damon’s turning over his roles as he’s waiting to hear what his next command is. Damo talks about returning to work following an extended period of leave. He also talks about coming back and having to directly deal with adversity. The internet was set ablaze last week with the unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents and Katt Williams’ viral interview. The crew of the USS Carney were awarded the Combat Action Ribbon for their

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01:56:39

Episode 96 | ”It Was Waay Too Quiet”

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2023/12/31

Happy New Year People! We wanted to start this episode off by talking about some Navy stuff. However, Damo had a weird exchange on Twitter and wanted to share the story. Additionally, another crazy thing happened; a brother shoots his brother for killing their sister because she stopped them from arguing over Christmas gifts. The guys chop it up about Senior Enlisted Marketplace Expansion and the reaction from various servicemembers on social media regarding the announcement. Does MyNavyHR read the

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02:21:31

Episode 95 | ”What’s Happening Brother?”

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2023/12/25

First off, Merry Christmas! The guys kick off this special holiday episode with Christmas vibes! From a holiday song to discussing their Christmas memories as they’ve transitioned from junior enlisted to senior enlisted Sailors. Oh my, how time changes things. Damon and Damo reminisce about their grandmothers who are no longer here. Remember, to cherish your family and cherish these moments. The guys play a round of “All I Want For Christmas.” A lot of new movies have premiered that are worth a

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59:11

Oh, By the Way Ep. 13 - Liberty

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2023/12/11

After discussing scams and their warning signs, Damon, Damo, and Tisha debate whether the glorification of liberty can potentially hurt the outlook of Sailors. If you want to watch/hear full episodes of Permission To Speak Freely, check out our merchandise, or connect with us on social media, please visit our website. https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast

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02:19:23

Episode 94 | ”Back In My Navy”

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2023/12/04

Tish went to go see the new Beyoncé movie. Of course, Damo has some pressure for her fandom. It’s commissioning ceremony season. Congratulations to everyone making their transitions! What’s a food you love that you weren’t introduced to until you joined the military? Damon shows up a little late and fires off from the jump! How old is too old for ‘Big Mama’ to be in the kitchen? Our President just celebrated his 81st birthday. The guys are all cheers but Tisha has some thoughts. Damo puts his

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01:53:36

Episode 93 | ”Another Feather in the Cap”

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2023/11/27

Congratulations are in order for all of our newly promoted Shipmates! Since this is the episode before Thanksgiving that won’t be heard until after, the guys and Tish discuss thanksgiving plans that will be memories by the time you hear this. What would it take for you to eat thanksgiving dinner on your ship if you’re not on duty or a member of the Triad? Shout out to the duty sections holding it down and standing the watch during the holidays. Should single Sailors stand duty on Christmas to let

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02:53:52

Episode 92 | ”Well, Technically” (Feat. YN2 Alonzo...

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2023/11/20

On this episode, the trio are joined by active-duty Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer Alonzo “Lonzo” Robinson for a conversation about culture and some differences between Senior and junior enlisted Sailors. Veteran’s Day deals are briefly covered. Congratulations to all Sailors of the Year, but why is Damo so tight? A discussion around the privileges of rank comes up. Should rank have its privileges? YN2 discusses his observations regarding if junior Sailors trust senior leadership. This leads to a

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01:49:56

Episode 91 | ”Sea Daddy”

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2023/11/06

It’s our 3-Year Anniversary! No shots this time but please celebrate with us. 3 years of sea stories and poop tales. The trio begins the episode discussing their most memorable moments of the year. They also talk through some of their favorite episodes and least favorite moments. They discuss the expectations vs the reality of hosting a podcast that is primarily based on military topics. Let’s take a moment to appreciate our listeners and viewers. Flavor Flav sang the national anthem at a recent NBA

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01:47:24

Episode 90 | ”I Ain’t Scared”

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2023/10/30

Damo and Tisha show up on this Halloween episode. They get right to it starting with a brand new #DoBetter segment. Both of these are focused on the Khaki Ball. Damo had to learn him something about Air Department on the Carrier and give them their flowers. During a recent trip to the Airport, Tisha finds out that she’s been “cut off” from her active duty perks. The USS Carney downed 3 land attack missiles from Yemen. The US Navy has just promoted its first female Senior Chief Mortician. Have you

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01:52:36

Episode 89 | ”Crockett and Tubbs”

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2023/10/23

No Tisha on this one as Damon and Damo start this episode talking about RA duty. Damo has an update on the five year old feedback report that he’s been dealing with. The two discusses their most embarrassing moments as Chiefs, that happened in front of junior Sailors. It’s about time to finally address why you always see Chiefs hanging out at the places that they tell you to stay away from. Do Better - Damon: Taskers with unrealistic timelines. Government travel cards with unrealistic timelines

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02:48:43

Episode 88 | ”Come Outside!”

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2023/10/16

Damon and Damo start this episode making excuses for why they haven’t released an episode for a while. Tisha joins the episode a little late and adds value to the “excuse” conversation. Happy 248th birthday to the Navy! Rest well to all the Sailors we lost on the USS Cole on 12 Oct 2000. What the hell did Will Smith do to get him in the eternal dog house? Tisha has been doing some very interesting things in her free time. The trio talks about it. Damo talks about the plight of being new at a

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01:51:28

The Fan Room - Pizza w/ Wesley Pinkney

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2023/10/14

** Originally released 23 February 2022** On this episode, Damo sits down with one of his longtime friends and business partner, Wesley Pinkney. Wesley Pinkney is a retired Navy Chief with a really interesting story. He talks about it all from what made him join the Navy, how he was able to retire in only 13 years, and his inspiration behind the Pizza Restaurant in which he founded and owns; Plank Owner Pizza Bar. The two served at three commands together so they quickly breeze through shipboard

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02:19:54

The Fan Room - 2021 w/ Angelene McCullough

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2023/10/13

**THIS EPISODE WAS RELEASED 1 JANUARY 2021** Andamo sits down with his wife, Angelene, to discuss all things 2021. They talk about early pain and late victories. They also discuss their top movies, tv shows, and albums (or artists, or songs, or whatever) of the year. If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to review, like, subscribe, comment, and share. All social media for the Fan Room: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast

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58:47

The Fan Room - Music w/ Gregory Davidson

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2023/10/10

** THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED 1 JANUARY 2022** Welcome to the Fan Room! In this inaugural episode of "The Fan Room," Andamo "Damo" McCullough sits down with an old friend and fellow music lover, Gregory Davidson. The two discuss music, the Navy, and Greg's life on the road as a sound engineer. More Information from this episode: Gregory Davidson's Social Media Profile: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GregDavidson... Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/gdm2020/

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