
Bold American Pod
Bold American is Made in America and made for you. Two Veterans and a Gold Star sister dive into the Good, Bad, Ugly, and All-American topics. Military, Veteran, Culture Issues and yes…even politics. Bold conversations for all Americans. Hosted by Captain Cons. New episodes each weekYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30
Latest episodes

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 7min
The 4th Of July Best Memories, Dishes, and Traditions. BA Ep 19
This week on Bold American, Cons, Ryan, and Rob discuss their last 72 as well as welcome Rob's newborn (00:00-20:49), the Navy and Army academies host their reception days and the different ways they do so (20:50-35:53) Best 4th of July memories (35:54-46:15), The ideal 4th of July (46:16-53:35) and what the ideal plate on the 4th is. (53:36-59:09) and we end the show with some post-show discussion. (59:10-01:06:57) Happy 4th! Like and subscribe.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

Jun 24, 2025 • 0sec
VA Secretary Doug Collins On The State of The VA, Erasing Old Stigmas, and Getting Vets The Help They Need
This week on Bold American Cons and Ryan discuss their last 72 (00:00-08:09), including the U.S. B-2 bombers striking Iranian Nuclear Facilities. (08:10-17:41). Then, Cons and Ryan are joined by VA Secretary Doug Collins to discuss his plan to help the VA erase old stigmas, balancing social media narratives, making community care more accessible, suicide prevention, alternative medicine practices and much more. (17:42-01:39:14) Like, comment, and subscribe. Make it a great week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 25min
Rob Evans on Hots & Cots and Their Goal On Helping Base Facilities. BA EP 17
This week on Bold American Cons, Ryan, and Rob are back to discuss their last 72 (00:00-09:53) The current conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel (09:54-18:27) The Army's 250th Birthday (18:28:-27:09) and the shootings that took place on congressman in Minnesota (27:10-35:53). Then Rob Evans, the creator of the Hots&Cots app joins Cons and Sands to discuss his military experience and the inspiration behind the creation of the app with hopes to help the DOD and military facilities. (35:54-1:07:34). We end the show with a brand new segment "Bold take of the week." Like & Subscribe!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
Marines Deployed To Los Angeles and President Trump Vs Elon Musk. BA EP: 16
On this week's episode of Bold American, Cons, Ryan, and Rob are all back together to discuss their last 72 (00:00-27:35) The madness taking place in Los Angeles and what is/ is not a protest (27:36-49:56) President Trump and Elon Musk exchanging blows over social media in a nasty breakup (49:57-55:37) and we ends the show with some TV talk and some post-show discussion. (55:38-01:03:29)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 26min
Gary Sinise on Brothers After War, Helping Veterans, and the Iconic Role of Lieutenant Dan
This week on Bold American, Cons and Ryan join each other to speak on their last 72 (00:00-10:23) The biggest challenges of being a parent (10:24-15:28) The renaming of USNS Harvey Milk (15:29-21:57) and The Pentagon Diverting $1 Billion from Army Barracks (21:58-25:42). Then Gary Sinise joins the show to speak on Brothers After War, the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Iconic Role of Lieutenant Dan and his passion for helping military and combat veterans. (25:43-01:20:00). We wrap up with some post show discussion as well as Cons' Mt. Rushmore of Military Generals. (01:20:01-01:25:49).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

May 27, 2025 • 1h 27min
Major Allison Brager On Physical and Mental Health, Sleep Hygiene, and Psychedelics role in the Military
This week on Bold American, Cons, Ryan, and Rob are back to share the somber news on the passing of Captain Cons' father (00:00-13:11). Memorial Day, what it means, and why it's okay to be celebrated not just as a time as mourning (13:12-28:53). President Trump speaking at West Point (28:53-33:05). The French President being slapped in public by his wife (33:06-38:06). Then MAJ Allison Brager joins Rob to discuss the importance of physical & mental fitness, Sleep Hygiene, and the future role of psychedelics in the armed forces. (38:07-01:22:22). Then we close with some post show discussion.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

May 20, 2025 • 1h 21min
Mexican Ship Crash, Biden Health Updates, and Springsteen's Trump Comments. BA13
Welcome back to another episode of The Bold American Podcast. This week, Cons, Rob, and Ryan are back in full to discuss their last 72 (00:00-17:37). The Mexican Naval Ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge (17:38-20:47). President Biden's recent diagnosis of Prostate Cancer (20:48-28:30). Some conspiracy theory discussion (28:31-36:02). American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden Documentary (36:03-41:13). Bruce Springsteen's recent comments on President Trump (41:14-49:32). Some recent updates in the trial of P Diddy (49:33-57:25). And we end the show with another round of Q&A from Rob and some Post-show discussion (57:26-01:21:25).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

May 13, 2025 • 1h 10min
AI In College, The Fat Shot, and an American Pope. BA12
This week on Bold American, Rob and Cons get into the over-stimulant screen time we all face and some pre-show banter (00:00-22:38) Burner accounts and keyboard warriors (22:39-30:20) AI use in colleges and when or not it's appropriate (30:21-40:00) Our overall technology dependence (40:01-44:36) President Trump labeling Ozempic as "the fat shot" and those who need it vs those who use it as an "easy button" (44:37-59:15) Pete Hegseth's unique Suits (59:16-01:01:31) and an American Pope from Chicago. (01:01:32-01:10:20)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

May 7, 2025 • 45min
Navy & Army LAX, The Delco Pooper, & Barstool Philly Incident. BA11
Welcome back to the Bold American Podcast. This week Rob and Ryan take the reigns while Cons is away to discuss Rob's Manion WOD (00:00-06:31). Navy & Army Women's LAX both making the tournament (06:32-13:13). The DELCO Pooper road rage incident (13:14-16:51). Dave Portnoy taking charge on putting those responsible on blast for the Antisemitic sign displayed in the Barstool Philly bar (16:52-26:54). Ryan's memorial post for her brother Travis under attack on Facebook (26:55-34:21). Rob's Upcoming Annapolis Trip (34:22-36:50). Bachelor Party Cutoff Age (36:51-39:02). Then we end the show with some post show discussion (39:03-45:06).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

Apr 29, 2025 • 50min
Pope Francis' Funeral, Saquon Golf With Trump, and Bill Belichick's Awkward Interview.
Welcome back to the Bold American Pod. This week Cons, Rob, and Ryan go over their last 72 (00:00:00-00:13:16). Pope Francis' funeral took place in Rome (00:13:17-00:17:36). A soldier being sentenced in Fort Cavazos (00:17:37-00:21:58). Saquon Barkley Golfs With Trump and is facing backlash (00:21:59-00:29:29). Bill Belichick Interviews awkwardly with his girlfriend by his side (00:29:30-00:34:31). The NFL draft and our biggest takeaways (00:34:32-00:41:15). Who would win in the 100 men vs 1 gorilla scenario (00:41:16-00:46:34). And we end the show with some post show discussion. (00:46:35-00:49:42).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30