Veterans Drinking Vodka Season 1
We are two veterans that believe we all have a story to tell and we are here to tell that story!
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Amber and Amanda are very passionate about bringing awareness to Veteran Suicide and Mental Health. They will be using this platform to bring continued awareness for this cause. They both strongly believe in veterans helping veterans and they can't think of a better way than this podcast to help spread that message.
Episode 1:
Meet the Hosts
US NAVY VETERANS
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In the first episode we introduce ourselves and a little bit of our own journey to all of you.
Episode 2:
Christopher Stout
US NAVY VETERAN
In this episode we are talking to Christopher Stout. He is a US Navy veteran that served over 10 years! He has some great advice for all of us.
Episode 3:
Patrick Blumer
US ARMY VETERAN
In this episode we are talking to Patrick Blumer. He is a US Army veteran who served as a paratrooper! He has some great stories to tell.
Episode 4:
Jennifer Greer
US NAVY VETERAN
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In this episode we are talking to Jennifer Greer. She served as an Aviation Electronics Technician! She gets pretty deep on some important topics for them!
Episode 5:
William Cole
US MARINE CORPS VETERAN
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In this episode we are talking to William Cole. He served as an Aviation Electronics Technician! He takes us on a journey from a stray chicken, to his real life struggles navigating life after the Marine Corps.
Episode 6:
Nick Rogers
US ARMY VETERAN
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In this episode we are talking to Nick Rogers. He served as an Interrogator! He has some great advice for service members getting ready to make the transition to being a veteran and discusses his motivation for being a TikTok dad.
Episode 7:
Ryan Listberger
US AIR FORCE VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Ryan Listberger. He gets very deep on his very real struggles being a veteran and how he is coping. He provides several resources that have helped him on his journey.
Episode 10:
Jon Hiltz
US MARINE CORPS VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Jon Hiltz. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Nuclear Biological Chemical Defense Specialist and discusses the little things he misses about active duty, the struggles he had learning to be a veteran, and the importance of advocating for your own care.
Episode 13:
Russel Summers
US ARMY VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Russel Summers. He served in the United States Army from 1998 to 2007 and served as an Army Medic and MP, then he served from 2010-2015 as an engineer. He has some great stories about camaraderie and shenanigans!
Episode 8:
Lakeisha Biename
US NAVY VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Lakeisha Biename. She has a beautiful conversation with us about cultural diversity, family planning, and finding her way after 20 years of service to our country.
Episode 11:
Joey "Crash" Cook
US MARINE CORPS VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Joey "Crash" Cook. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a crew chief on an H-53, and gets very candid about the joys and struggles of active duty and post military life!
Episode 14:
Bill McAllister
US NAVY VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Bill McAllister. He served in the United States Navy as a Radioman and recounts some of his favorite moments in his Naval career.
Episode 9:
Eric Weaver
US ARMY VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Eric Weaver. He served as a Combat Medic and discusses the importance of having a creative outlet to help with the hard days.
Episode 12:
Steven "Doc" McAllister
US NAVY VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Steven "Doc" McAllister. He served in the United States Navy as a Combat Medic and made us both laugh and cry as he took us through his journey. He is an amazing story teller and you won't want to miss this episode!
Episode 15:
Michael Doss
US NAVY VETERAN
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In this episode they are talking to Michael Doss. He served in the United States Navy from 2007-2010 and served as a Deckhand/undesignated Seaman. He has some great stories you won't want to miss!