Join host Patrick Riley as he sits down with longtime friend Marc Marx, a former Navy signalman who transformed from a small-town Kansas kid with a graduating class of just 32 people into a world-traveling sailor who has visited an incredible 43 countries and 48 states.

In this captivating episode, Marc shares his extraordinary Navy journey spanning 10 years (1987-1997) across five different ships, including the USS Oldendorf, USS Hoel, USS Elliott, and USS Hewitt. From his early days learning Morse code and semaphore as a signalman to navigating diplomatic incidents in Diego Garcia and exploring the vibrant nightlife of Roppongi in Tokyo, Marc's stories showcase the transformative power of military service.

Discover how Marc's wanderlust continued long after his Navy career, including an epic 11-week backpacking adventure through Southeast Asia where he stayed with a Vietnamese family in their village, recent trips to the Philippines for whale shark swimming and canyoneering, and even participating in Brazil's Carnival as a grand champion with the Vadoro Samba Club in 2020.

Marc's tales span from the mundane to the magnificent - from getting into bar brawls with the British in Diego Garcia to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, from skiing in Japan to cooking barbecue for tailgate companies across Texas. His post-Navy career in catering and concessions has kept him traveling while maintaining the friendships and adventurous spirit forged during his decade at sea.

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Whether you're a veteran, active duty, or simply love great adventure stories, this episode captures the essence of what it means to see the world through Navy eyes and never stop exploring.