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Story Time!

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Feb 23, 2018

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It's been a hell of a week, so for your mental health here's a free bonus episode where Francis and Nate share Army stories. If you want to share a story, you can record it and send to sergeantjoker@hellofawaytodie.com or call the voicemail line at 314-722-6138

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Feb 23, 2018

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What a Hell of a Way to Die is a left-wing military and veteran podcast hosted by Nate and Francis, two extremely online combat veterans. Join us to hear discussion of veterans issues, defense news, and military culture — all from a lefty perspective.

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