11BangGang
"11BangGang" is a raw, unfiltered podcast where host and infantry veteran Alex brings on fellow combat vets to share their gripping stories from the battlefield. With a focus on authenticity, the show dives into the realities of war, the struggles of PTSD, and the challenging transition back to civilian life. Each episode offers a candid look at the brotherhood, resilience, and recovery of those who’ve served, delivering powerful narratives that honor the infantry experience.
Episodes
Sat down with Matt who was an infantry scout with a Army Recon unit. He served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. We talked about his history, service, deployments, and got into what he does today. Fun episode, make sure you visit his website below to look at his store, blog, radio stuff, and his own podcast.
https://linktr.ee/Bastard24?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Episode Music-Born A Rockstar by Neffex
Paul Miller, a 11B with three tours sits down with me and talks about his time in Iraq. He was in the triangle of death. He served during some intense fighting there. We talk about his life and deployments including some explainable things that happened in Iraq. We will be doing a second episode to finish up some things on his 2nd deployment, his 3rd and his spiritual awakening so stay tuned.
This episode is dedicated to Craig Johns...
Gary is back! Gary was an Officer in the US Army we sat down for a full 2 hours to hear his history in the Army and his time after. We also talk about the 2009 shooting on Fort Hood which he was there for, and his time in Military intelligence.
https://www.angletonrestoration.org/
Podcast music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkVIGyMMwv0&list=RDHkVIGyMMwv0&start_radio=1
Me, Gary Dickey and Hitman did a live stream and covered some recent events and gave come comentary. Let me know in the comments if you enjoy this type of non political banter. Thanks to both guest for joining me.
https://www.facebook.com/k9.cowboy
Intro and outro music-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkVIGyMMwv0&list=RDHkVIGy...
Sean was a 13F FO with the Army. He deployed to Afghanistan 4 times. We talk about his time in the Korengal valley for multiple deployments. He opens up about his struggles and healing methods. He has his own podcast link below.
https://linktr.ee/Bastard24?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f6ac77c3-2249-4957-8bc2-3b...
T.J was a Marine machine gunner who deployed on the 24th MEU with 2/2 that got extended and went to Iraq. His second deployment to Africa was with 3/2. We then talk about his long career in law enforcement, and some of the crazy things that happened during that time.
T.J's Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/FridayMorningQB?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
https://linktr.ee/Bastard24?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Today i sat down with Josh Sust. He was Marine with 2nd BN 4th Marines. He deployed on the 31st and 11th MEU. On his third deployment to Afghanistan he was wounded by a IED. We talk about his time in service and the injuries he sustained in the injury. He also explains his new passion he is volunteering time for Wounded Warrior Outdoors.
https://www.woundedwarrioroutdoors.com/
Podcast theme music by Transis...
Today I sat down with Jon King, he was a blackhawk "dustoff" pilot. He served in the Air Force for 10 years before moving to the Army to become a pilot. He was deployed to Afghanistan 3 times and left the Army as a CWO3. During our conversation we talked about his deployments, the toll that takes on someone, and his entrepreneurial spirit and the businesses he started after the military.
I sat down with Gabe to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan. He is a purple heart recipient, boundary pusher, and a success story. He was in 2nd Battalion 4th Marines, it was a great conversation, we have a good time talking about old friends and common experiences.
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Me and Hitman sit down and talk about his time in the Navy as an MP dog handler. He talks about his deployments in Iraq and to South and central America. We also discuss his struggle with mental health and a motorcycle accident. He now does comedy, music, tattoos and is a barber.
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I sit down with Carlos, who deployed with the Army 4 times, 3 to Iraq and 1 to Haiti. He was a logistics soldier in an infantry company. During his time overseas, his job morphed into a combat-heavy role. We talk about his experiences overseas, family life, struggles with mental health, and how cannabis saved him from alcohol and pain pills.
Veterans for Cannabis facebook:
Matt Macke is an Army combat veteran who served with the 1/168 INF, 1/133 INF 34ID. He deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. We talk about his combat experiences in both conflicts and his injuries sustained in Afghanistan. We also talk about his recovery and life after the military also his divorce that made national headlines!
https://linktr.ee/Bastard24
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Today I sit down with Kenny Dupar who retired a LtCol in the Army. He was a engineer with the Army Corps of engineers. He deployed to Iraq on the initial invasion and the last deployment when the United States pulled out.
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Jon makes a second appearance after coming on for episode 1. This time we talked about his experiences after the Marine Corps. We talking about taking responsibility in life and being humble.
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I sat down with Eric Johnson, he was a Marine Corps Machine Gunner who deployed to Iraq twice and Afghanistan once. We had a fantastic conversation about his combat experiences and personal struggles and how be overcame them.
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Andrew a Recon Marine who deployed to Afghanistan twice sits down and talks last deployment (If you have not listened to part 1 i recommend you do so, episode 7). We also share our thoughts on the war in Afghanistan. This is a hard conversation to have and i wanted to say thank you to Andrew for sitting down with me and having an educated conversation, while still honoring the heroism and sacrifice of our brothers.
The book i menti...
Today i sit down with a Recon Marine who served 2 tours in Afghanistan. We talk early training, Afghanistan and combat. This will be the first of two episodes.
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Today i sat down with John Oyston who depolyed many times over his 18 year service in the Marine Corps and the Army, including twice to Iraq and to Afghanistan. We talk about his time in Ramadi Iraq, other deployments, his struggles and victories in mental health, and were he is today.
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Today I sit down with Justin who deployed with 2nd BN 4th Marines to Afghanistan and was wounded in combat. We talk his upbringing, time in the Marines, him getting shot, his recovery, and the path that led him to where he is today.
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My socials https://linktr.ee/Bastard24
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I sit down with Shayne Wood for part 2. We talk his experience in getting out of the Marine Corps, time in a MC, his trials and tribulations, wilderness and survival, and his transformation both physically and spiritually that have led him to where he is today.
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