#Do Better | "Win Everyday - B. GREAT" (Feat. Captain Gervy Alota)

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#Do Better | "Win Everyday - B. GREAT" (Feat. Captain Gervy Alota)

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Feb 26, 2024

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**LISTEN TO EPISODE 104 BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS*
Please forgive us for any issues, however, the final 12 minutes was cut off of Episode 104 (Feat. Captain Gervy Alota) and we want to make sure you hear it. Sorry for any confusion.

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Feb 26, 2024

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Titles in the series (100)

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

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The One About Trunk Space: [Recorded on 18 October 2020] Damon and Damo catch up on new beginnings for Damon and exactly what goes down during INSURV. The Goats debate the CNP Vice Admiral's message regarding beards in the Navy and Damon declares himself "An Official Beard Hat... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About FLTMPS Stalkers (Feat. ABCM Alquin Parker): Mississippi stand up! In this episode Damon and Damo begin by discussing five (Navy related) things that they are thankful for. Damo exposes himself once again with a story of how he passed out in the club in Hawaii and what he regrets most about it.... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Damn Leggins: This episode is dedicated to Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Ethan Garrett Goolsby, fair winds and following seas, Shipmate! After a brief hiatus, Damon and Damo are back and doing what they do best, discussing what's happening right now acros... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Commitment Pt. 1: It's our anniversary! Celebrate one year of the Permission To Speak Freely podcast with Damon Leggins and Andamo McCullough. The fellas recap a storied year with highlights and reflections about the inception of the podcast. There is also brief talk ... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Covid Swab Tests: If you are a dedicated fan of 'Permission To Speak Freely' and just love coming here every drop to read the episode notes; please forgive us. We just want you to go into it blind and enjoy the episode (for the most part at least). Of course, we highl... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Planet Fitness: On this episode: Damo begins this episode discussing his duty day and the troubles of being the “Under Instruction” watch stander when things go wrong. The guys reflect on recent troubles with trying to have guests featured on the podcast. Damon and ... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Seasonal Leadership: Damon and Damo open this special 50th episode with a conversation about their “9/11 Stories.” The guys take a moment to celebrate their 50th Episode! Congrats on the milestone, fellas. The NFL has returned, and Damon is ecstatic about it. (Note: This... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Dinosaurs: [Recorded on 31 October 2020] Damo gives his reflection about his most recent periodic evaluation. Can children safely “Halloween” during COVID? The Goats debate the topic. Damon and Damo both reflect on their experiences with submitting officer pack... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Boats (Feat. BMC Jesse Hernandez): Happy Native American Heritage Month & Happy Holidays from the folks at ‘Permission To Speak Freely.’ In this “Friendsgiving” episode, Damon and Damo invite a special guest to the table, Jesse Hernandez; a BMC with a personal journey and a very uniqu... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Commitment Pt. 2: This is the second part of "The One About Commitment." Get your shots ready! It's our anniversary! Celebrate one year of the Permission To Speak Freely podcast with Damon Leggins and Andamo McCullough. The fellas recap a storied year with highlights ... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Hillcrest: On this episode: Damon and Damo begin this episode with a recap on the Floyd Mayweather Vs. Logan Paul fight. The two quickly discuss the Lamar Odom Vs. Aaron Carter fight. Damon reflects on his son’s high school graduation and the graduation celebr... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About ROM Food Options: Did you miss us? We missed you. The guys are back! Permission to Speak Freely kicks off Episode 10 with Damon and Damo discussing every event that transpired since Episode 9 was recorded. They discuss what happened with the “2020 Wrap Up” episode. Da... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Quarterdecks: The guys kick things off with a discussion about evaluation preferences (00:01:35). Happy 246th Birthday to the United States Navy (00:07:35), Damon and Damo discuss what they did to commemorate the special day. With sea duty being so demanding, are ... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About PPV Parties: If you are having suicidal ideation and require immediate support please call: 1-800-273-8255 On this episode: At the top of this episode Damon and Damon report the bizarre Kern County ninja vs. Army special ops story. After catching up with ea... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About The Barking Dog: [Recorded on 24 October 2020] Damon gives his opinion on computer based learning. Damo opens up about the time that he cheated on the Physical Readiness Test and got caught. The Goats have a deep dive about mentorship. Khalili “The Barking Dog” provi... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Segue Fails (Feat. GSE1 McPherson): Former shipmate of both Damon and Damo, GSE1 Kenton McPherson joins the show as a “guest host” and the guys couldn’t be more excited! The episode opens with a little bit of myth busting with regard to unwritten rules by different rates in the Navy. T... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About The Moment of Truth (feat. India Rios, Esq.): On This Episode: Damon and Damo are joined by Chicago Attorney; India Rios, Esq. The conversation starts off with a quick reflection on the verdict from the Kyle Rittenhouse case. India talks her upbringing in Youngstown, Ohio and everything that led... by Permission To Speak Freely
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Oh, By The Way Ep. 4 - Stuffed Shells: On this episode, Damon and Damo catch up with each other by discussing what they've been doing in the past few weeks. They talk about the breaking news regarding the drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan. They both share stories from their CPO Seasons a... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Two Strikes (Feat. YN1 Ann Geiman): Happy Woman’s History Month. We proudly honor all of our sisters-in-arms and our queens on the home-front always leading with flawless execution. After a very short emergency vacation, the fellas are back! This time they are joined by YN1 Ann Geima... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About Three Section Duty (Feat. HMCM Robert Flowers): Damon opens this episode talking about some the hazards of raising teenage children during a global pandemic. Does anybody like 3 Section duty? This topic is discussed. Damon and Damo are joined by HMCM Robert Flowers to discuss what a Command Clima... by Permission To Speak Freely
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The One About The Audiograms: PLEASE BE ADVISED: This episode starts with a discussion of very sensitive topics that can be traumatic to your listening experience. Please fast forward as you see fit. Damon and Damo return from a three week hiatus and immediately start with a conv... by Permission To Speak Freely
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#Do Better | "Win Everyday - B. GREAT" (Feat. Captain Gervy Alota)

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Titles in the series (100)

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