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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
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
Army's Phasing Out Horses, Hunter Biden's Dropping Names, and 4 Rules of College Fandom. BA EP 22
00:00-15:07 Intro/ Last 72
15:08-20:42 Army Phasing Out Ceremonial Horses
20:43-24:46 Hunter Biden Dropping Names
24:47-35:00 Task Force Muleskinner Memorandum
35:01-43:09 Harvard American Service Fellowship
43:10-49:15 How To Determine College Rooting Interests
49:16-01:01:48 Post Show DiscussionYou 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

Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 3min
Tim Kennedy's Trouble, an Epstein List Update, and an Admiral's withdrawal. BA EP 21
(00:00-00:50) Intro (00:51-25:35) The Last 72 (25:36-45:25) Tim Kennedy (45:26-49:42) Epstein List Update (49:43-56:01) Admiral's Nomination Withdrawn (56:02-01:00:12) Stealing Salads For Dates (01:00:13-01:03:19) Post-ShowYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.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

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 52min
Ben Smith and Will Webb on Finding Your Path and the Benefits of Plant Medicine
This week on Bold American Cons, Ryan, and Rob discuss their last 72 4th of July weekend (00:00-12:08) The reveal or lack there of of the Epstein list (12:09-18:14) The floods taking place in Texas and the Coast Guard hero (18:15-24:26). Then Ben Smith and Will Wade join rob to discuss finding your path post separation and the benefits of Plant Medicine for veterans and athletes (24:27-01:33:39). We close the show with our Bold Take of the Week and some post show discussion (01:33:40-01:52:12).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

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