Salt Force One

Salt Force One

Some of the minds behind The Salty Herald get together to discuss warfare, the military and current events.

Episodes

January 20, 2020 66 mins
It's 2020 and that means we have the technology to do a podcast from two separate time zones. I know you think it's impossible, fair listener, but no! We have the science and we get it done! We discuss Iran, China and thieving copycats.
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Well, there was an E-7 on the minds of the Salty crew today. Or E-6? The maybe-SEAL, and themes surrounding Mr. Gallagher, took up most of this conversation. One thing is for certain, there is no politicizing the military in this podcast! Right?
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October 31, 2019 57 mins
The kings of literary media interview Guy Snodgrass about his book, "Holding the Line: Inside Trump's Pentagon with Secretary Mattis" and other issues involving his Navy knowledge as a retired Commander. Buy the Book Today: https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Line-Inside-Pentagon-Secretary/dp/0593084373
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October 12, 2019 86 mins
The Salty crew gets the origin story from Commander Salamander. We discuss writing criticism to power, anonymously and otherwise. There is some chatter about yesteryear's Navy, today's cancel culture and dabble a bit on Maj. Mathew L. Golsteyn. There was a Jack McCain mustache reference too, which is pretty important.
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October 7, 2019 87 mins
Rust is all gone and the Salt is back. We discuss Satan's ascent in the Navy, Jesus's potential descent and blueberries igniting like gas-soaked-rags. Jimmy makes sure to sprinkle in some happy Navy news.
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September 30, 2019 84 mins
The salty sultans of sultry sounds knock the rust off the ol' pipes and catch-up on the last few months of news.
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July 9, 2019 52 mins
The Sultans of Salt bring on Russ Read of the Washington Examiner to talk about the relationship between the military and the press. This was recorded before the Moran stuff went down, so ease up off us.
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June 25, 2019 57 mins
In a keep-it-short sort of episode, the Salt Force crew discusses Iran and their recent bad behavior. We talk a wee bit about Operation Praying Mantis and also kombucha.
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June 10, 2019 86 mins
The Salty dogs are back from their respective deserts and are having headlines for dessert. We talk about the Russians playing chicken with the good guys at sea, the USS John S. McCain/Trump speech controversy (and put it to bed) and some D-Day glory.
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May 27, 2019 75 mins
Sal Mercogliano joins your salty saviors to discuss the state of our seas in terms of navigating ongoing action on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Sal (who "isn't" Commander Salamander)has a few other thoughts for you to chew on, this Memorial Day.
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May 24, 2019 98 mins
The Salty crew is back to tell everyone how to think. Listening to this episode will have you clapping like you're in a strip club and we'll get you a Presidential Pardon if anything goes wrong. Frank talks Hunter Biden but it's a mess.
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May 5, 2019 82 mins
Cmdr. Justin Henderson, an attorney for Cmdr. Bryce Benson in the aftermath of the USS Fitzgerald collision, joins the show to discuss the case. He speaks for himself or as counsel, but never for the Navy, DoD, the US or Frank. *** If you have not seen Avengers: End Game, you may want to jump to 5:20 to avoid any spoilers.
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Your favorite fellas blow off some steam discussing the chumps in Marines United, the various folks in the Middle East and end up talking about the 2020 Presidential election. It was a day.
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April 20, 2019 87 mins
Bryan McGrath, The Conservative Wahoo, invades Salt Force One to discuss the fatal accidents of the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain and the subsequent trials. Also, we touch on Game of Thrones because it's required by law.
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April 14, 2019 93 mins
We've got the 5Gs. We've got the WiFi's. You need a new technology? We've got you. Plus, we've got poo parades and listener questions.
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April 7, 2019 77 mins
Special guest Fly-boy Graham comes aboard to tell us how bad we are at everything we do and we discover Salty's deep, dark origin story.
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March 30, 2019 85 mins
The official launch of Salt Force One. We talk a lot about the Navy and other topics as Paper Commander Jimmy tried to teach civvie Frank some things.
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