Damn The Torpedoes
Damn The Torpedoes
Lisa and Ian
Introducing Damn the Torpedoes, a podcast about navigating through married life from a military couple's point of view. Listen along as Ian, who harbors the soul of an old salty Sailor, and Lisa, his moral compass, exchange witty banter about the challenges in their lives. Not living that military life? Hey--we're all in the same boat and could use some reassurance that we're not the only ones just trying to stay afloat!
Lisa Quits Her Job!
Lisa faces a major life change as she ultimately decides to leave her 13-year career to take on the role of stay-at-home mom. In this episode, find out what factors led to this decision, how Ian and Lisa handled the change (including the months leading...
Sep 20, 2020
42 min
On the Move: Choosing Your Next Duty Station
Choosing your next duty station isn't always as easy as throwing a dart at a map! In this episode, Ian and Lisa talk about what things are important to them when considering where they'll move next. Are they going to be like every couple you see on...
Aug 5, 2020
54 min
Love in the Time of COVID: Surviving the Shut-In
Find out how Ian and Lisa are surviving the COVID-19 "shut-in" after three weeks of spending 24/7 with each other. How are they adapting to their "new normal" lifestyle? Are they enjoying all this extra time together or are they getting on each other's nerves? Are their experiences similar to yours--and if so, how are they dealing with them? Get the inside perspective while still maintaining proper social distancing guidelines! Sources discussed in this episode: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/coronavirus
Apr 6, 2020
25 min
Marriage and the Military: Building and Maintaining a Healthy Relationship
We're married--now what?! In this episode, Ian and Lisa talk about ways to build and maintain a healthy relationship through understanding your partner's personality type. Find out what personality types they are and how they use that analysis in their...
Mar 9, 2020
38 min
Dating in the Military: Are you DTF?
What is it like to date someone who's in the military? In this episode of Damn The Torpedoes, Ian and Lisa talk about what it's like to date in the military. What considerations do both service members and civilians have to make? What are the rules of engagement in a relationship like this? Also, you'll get a little bit of background info on Ian and Lisa's dating history and the hardships they faced in this challenging environment.
Feb 13, 2020
46 min
Introducing Damn The Torpedoes and Work Life Balance
In this first episode, you'll get a look into the personalities of hosts Ian (the salty Sailor) and Lisa (his moral compass) as they interview each other, ambush style, in the "Getting to Know You" segment. Then, things really get ugly as they test each other's knowledge in the "Mil-Pop" quiz segment. Later, hear their take on finding a work-life balance that works for you and your family, whether or not you're in the military!
Feb 3, 2020
39 min