Baggage

Baggage

By The Baggage Podcast

Baggage brings together the personal, reflective storytelling of "This American Life" with the conversational, often humorous vibe of "SmartLess," delivering compelling, raw narratives from people fro... more
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  1. Number 1: Carry-On: Hot Sh*t

    In this episode, the guys play a couple of clips that didn't make it into the last episode with guest and Vietnam Vet, Don Frank. That generates a discussion amongst the guys about burn pits and, yes, burning your poo. The guys also talk about what young men do for extended periods of time without the company of women as well as answer listeners' questions. Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

    51min
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  2. Number 2: Vietnam Vet (Don) - Part 2

    We’re back with part two with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Don Frank’s stories surrounding the Vietnam War. We pick back up when he’s in country dealing with the challenges of combat. He talks about going from Vietnam to having to recruit on college campuses during the war. Finally, he shares he thoughts on PTSD and Vietnam vets’ challenges versus vets of Afghanistan and Iraq. Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

    57min
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  3. Number 3: Carry-On: Watch What You Eat

    This is the first episode of Carry-On: a place to talk about all the stuff that didn’t fit into an episode of Baggage. We go over listeners’ questions from the first half of Don’s Vietnam Vet episode as well as questions from Eric’s three-episode series. There’s Oliver North, Dave Attell, and dysentery stories mixed in there. Plus, we cover the ins and outs and things to avoid regarding Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll notice this is much more laidback than a normal episode. So relax and enjoy! Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

    37min
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  4. Number 4: Vietnam Vet (Don) - Part I

    Retired Lieutenant Colonel Don Frank shares his early days in the Marine Corps as a captain in Vietnam. We start with his not-so-successful attempt to master the Vietnamese language which, somehow, leads to him being the dean of a Vietnamese language school? Don shares insights into the war, his experiences, and some anecdotes along the way. We finish with Don talking about a very dark day in his military career when his company was ambushed by a North Vietnamese battalion. He’s never talked about these events before making this a very special episode for one of the hosts and Don’s son, Ryan Frank. Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

    58min
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  5. Number 5: Medical Student (Eric)

    In this episode, we’re back with Eric Shaw as he shares stories from his days as a medical student. The guys delve into the rigorous and often challenging journey of medical training, exploring themes of burnout, trauma, and the emotional toll of working in healthcare. Eric shares personal stories from medical school, including experiences with pediatric patients and the harsh realities of surgical rotations. The conversation highlights the importance of compassion in medicine and the need for mental health support for medical professionals. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder of the extraordinary experiences that shape healthcare providers and the impact they have on their patients. Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/). Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/). Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity. If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

    56min
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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.