Once Upon A Boot
Once Upon A Boot
Derek Galsband
Once a boot always a boot right? I'm going to be talking with veterans and active duty military, telling the everyday stories of what it's like to be in the military. From enlisting, deploying, the hurry up and waiting, you name it! Ever wonder what happens during a deployment to Afghanistan, serving on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf, sitting on base, in a barracks, or the ridiculous entertainment we make for ourselves to sane!? Well you're in the right place! We also talk about the importance of mental and physical health while trying to provide connection with other veterans so they don't feel so alone, and aim to bridge the veteran civilian divide by sharing our experiences. Follow us on social media, rate, review, subscribe, and enjoy!
Ghosts Of The Valley w/ Sean Ambriz
This week I have a very special guest on the show: Sean Ambriz! Sean is an Army MP, Afghanistan war veteran, and author of the book "Ghosts of the Valley". We talk about all facets of his military service, from bootcamp, to both of his Afghanistan...
Oct 28, 2020
1 hr 6 min
Good vibes, good friends, and good times w/ Mike Rineck
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Mike Rineck about all things from our time in the Navy. We served on the same ship together and became great friends during a challenging time. Mike is one the nicest people I've had the...
Oct 21, 2020
55 min
Seabees, Gunners, and Ship Life w/ Chris Bourg
This week I have Chris Bourg joining the show. Chris did over 10 years in the Navy as a Gunners Mate. We talk about his time dropping out of Navy engineering school, to then going undesignated to a Seabee command. Listen to his story about how he struck...
Oct 14, 2020
54 min
Voices of America's Veterans w/ Joey Verhalen
This week I have the host of the Voices of America's Veterans podcast; Joey Verhalen on the show. He tells of starting a family young, joining the Navy, and the trials and tribulations that come later. From being in the Nuclear pipeline for the Navy, to...
Oct 7, 2020
58 min
Redemption and Triumph w/ David Therrien of the American Vet Podcast
This week I have Marine veteran David Therrien on the show. Listen how he triumphed and overcame from being an emancipated teen, to a marine, becoming addicted, and coming out the other side with a positive outlook ready to help other veterans who are...
Sep 30, 2020
42 min
A Wild Ride Called Life w/ Annette Whittenberger
CEO, speaker, writer, podcaster, wife, mother, and retired Army veteran (yes all one person!) Annette Whittenberger joins the show this week! Hear the journey from being in a small catholic school to retiring from the army as a high ranking officer!...
Sep 23, 2020
47 min
Once Upon A "Dependa" w/ Ashley Galsband
This week I have a very special and beautiful guest: Ashley Galsband a.k.a. my wife. We delve into what makes a "dependa". Hear the hilarious stories of military spouse and the spouses we have encountered over the years. We talk how to make a marriage...
Sep 17, 2020
47 min
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
This is a different episode this week of Once Upon A Boot. This is a short talk about some of mental issues I've dealt with, as well as different ways to seek out help. As September is Suicide Awareness Month, I wanted to take an episode to remind...
Sep 9, 2020
11 min
Boot "Sergeant" to Senior Chief w/ Edwin Rodriguez
This week I have 23-year retired Senior Chief Edwin Rodriguez on the pod! We talk about everything from him playing minor league baseball in Puerto Rico and joining the Navy, all the way to retiring as a Senior Chief! Hear the great stories such as...
Sep 1, 2020
45 min
Broken Arms, Star Wars and More w/ Marcus Castro
From breaking an arm at hardcore show, to getting in trouble on base with a Master at Arms, these two boots reminisce about the good ol' days of the Navy. We're talking funny stories from training, the ship, and deployment stories featuring Star Wars on...
Aug 26, 2020
56 min
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