DEPENDAsplaining

DEPENDAsplaining

By Jennifer and VeronicaComedyTrue Crime
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  • Ep. 92: A Mysterious Murder On Fort Hood & Marriage By Proxy

    I hope you all enjoy the wonderful background sounds of screaming children and airplanes! Unique and one of a kind you will NOT find on any other podcast except DEPENDAsplaining! You're welcome.

     

    This week Veronica dives deep into the mysterious death of SSG Devin Shuette. Was it really a suicide that they are claiming is the cause of death? Dig deep with us as we come up with our own question to this death. 

    Then Jen gives us information on marriage by proxy. What is it? Where can you do it? Why would you need it? Listen in and have all (or at least most) of your questions answered about this! 

     

    Thank you all for your support and keep sharing and listening!

     

    Sources for today's episode include:

    Wikipedia Proxy Marriage

    Military.com

    Theamm.org

    Armed Forces Proxy Marriage

    Kansas Proxy Marriage

    Military Justice For All

    Gold Star Mothers Of New Mexico

    Honoring Devin L Shuette Facebook

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep. 91: A Murder for Money? & Operation Birthday Hug

    Well who would've guess it? Another murder motivated by money. This week Jen gives us the terrible murder of SSgt Nathan Paet. 

    Then Veronica gives us some great information about Operation Birthday Hug and other companies that will send care packages and such to overseas members. 

     

     

    39 min
  • Ep. 90: Motive to Murder in Okinawa & Base Highlight of Ft. Gordon

    Listener discretion is advised.

     

    TSgt Curtis Eccelston was found murdered in his apartment and his wife was no where in sight. What could have happened and why? Find out as Veronica gives us all the twists and turns this case took investigators and OSI on. 

    Then Jen gives us a base highlight on Army post Ft. Gordon. Just minutes from Augusta Georgia, find out all this base and the surrounding area has to offer!

     

    Thank you to all of our listeners! We appreciate your continued support. Email us at [email protected] with your stories, comments, concerns or anything military life! Also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

     

    Sources for today's episode include:

    CBS News

    Stars and Stripes

    Kadena Air Base

    Fort Gordon Family Homes

    Military One Source

    Army.Mil

    Spouse Link

    Visit Augusta

    1 hr 19 min
  • Ep. 89: Murder of Maj. David Shannon & What is Leave?

    This week Jen covers the murder of Army Major David Shannon. Who would want him dead? Did it have to do with his work or his personal life? Tune in a find out all the twists and turns!

    Then Veronica gives us some great information on Leave. What is it? When can the service member use it? What about Use it or Lose it? Lots of great info coming at ya!

     

     

    Sources:

    Cinemaholic

    Dateline Podcast

    Military One Source

     

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 88: The Mahmudiyah Massacre & Some Clarifications on Base Regulations

    **Trigger Warning** This episode contains content that is not suitable for young children. It also contains graphic retellings of rape and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

     

    This weeks story is HEAVY. We hate to hear it but not all US military members are American heroes. Buckle up because Veronica is taking us on a bumpy ride today. Then Jen brings us back with some great information on base regulations. Ever heard those bugle calls while on base? Been around at 5 o'clock and heard the National Anthem start playing and wasn't quite sure what you should do? Well you're in luck! Jen has all the facts just for you and some rants too. Haha. 

     

    What do you all think? Should we start some mini episodes just with our complaints? Send us your complaints too! At [email protected] and we will read them on the episodes. 

    1 hr 17 min
  • Ep. 87: Down the Mineshaft & A Look Into The USO

    Sometimes we trust people way too easily. This week we find out how Marine spouse Erin Corwin fell victim to a monster. Trigger warnings and graphic descriptions are apart of this episode, so listener discretion is advised. 

    Then Veronica gives us a great look into the USO. Where can you find them? What do they offer? Listen in and find out! 

    Thanks again to all of our listeners out there! We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to catch up on all of our episodes on your favorite listening platforms. As well as rate and subscribe! Share, share, share! 

    Find us on Facebook, Instagram and the Twitter or email us at [email protected]

     

    Sources for this episode include:

    NY Post

    Desert Sun

    Daily Mail

    Military Justice For All

    Wikipedia - USO

    USO

     

     

    Not affiliated or endorsed in any way with the DOD or any military branches

    48 min
  • Ep. 86: Double Murder of Andy and Jamie Schliepsiek & Using USAJobs

    Ya'll, it is July! We hope you all had a wonderful and safe 4th of July. Welcome back to another episode of DEPENDAsplaining, where we 'splain to you some military true crime stories and military information. This week Veronica gives us the tragic story of the double murder of Andy and Jamie Schliepsiek. And then Jen gives us some great advice on using USAjobs.gov as a military spouse! There is so much you can do with this website in terms of finding a government job and Jen gives us some great tips and how to use your Military Spousal Preference. This, like the rest of our episodes, is one not to miss! Listen in on all of your listening platforms. 

     

    Sources for todays episode include:

    Southern Fried True Crime Podcast

    Air Force Times

    Military Wikia

    USAjobs Hiring Path

    USAjobs

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep. 85: Inspiring Stories for Pride Month & 4th Of July Facts

    *Please note the sarcasm in my voice when we talk about the "fly over". Haha!*

    Thanks for tuning into another great episode of DependaSplaining! This week we share some brave and inspiring stories of military members, fighting the odds to help change history for the military LGBTQIA community! Then Veronica gives us some very fun and interesting facts about the 4th of July. AND you do NOT want to miss our great fire safety facts with our very own Fire Marshal Kyle!

     

    The article that was referenced for the stories can be found here:

    MilSpouseFest

     

    As always, we love and appreciate your support so much! Feel free to interact with us and ask us your burning military questions. Reach us at [email protected] or find us on our social media platforms. 

    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 84: The Courageous Story of Desmond Doss and Hacksaw Ridge & Freebies for the Military

    Picture it, Payless Shoe Store, in a BX near you! We could only wish!

     

    Here we are, once again, to complain to you about the price of produce! Guys, its insane, but don't worry it's not our whole episode. We bring you this week the inspirational story of Desmond Doss and Hacksaw Ridge. Veronica does a great job retelling his heroic efforts through the war and all that he had dealt with. Then Jen gives us some fun freebies offered to military members and their families. Check out below for the website where you can dive deeper into each freebie! Also, don't forget to check out our special plug for today, a new children's book called "The Military Child Chronicles, Mission: My First PCS". Find it on the kindle app today!

     

    Freebies For Military

    1 hr
  • Ep. 83: The Disappearance and Murder of Tricia Todd & Overseas PCS Advice

    This week Jen and Veronica discuss the disappearance and murder of Air Force veteran Tricia Todd. No one could prepare, even the most seasoned investigators, for what Tricia's murderer had done to her. Listener discretion is advised.

    Veronica then gets real with some great overseas PCS advice! Worried about what to bring with you? Sad you will be leaving Target behind? Well don't you worry! We've got some great help to give you about ALL of that and everything in between!

     

    Sources:

    YouTube True Crime Daily Pt 1

    YouTube True Crime Daily Pt 2

     

     

    DEPENDAsplaining is not affiliated with the DOD or any military branch. 

    1 hr 6 min

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We are military wives on a mission to erase the negative stigma of the ”Dependa” name, providing a global outreach to all military members and their dependants with insightful information, experience and entertainment with a dose of humor (DOH).