Bold American Pod

ZBT: Stolen Valor Exposed: The Marine Sgt. Maj. Who Faked Military Honors


Listen Later

Round 1: Marine Demoted for Wearing Unauthorized Decorations

A senior Marine, then-Sgt. Maj. Charlie Clawson, was demoted to sergeant after a court-martial found him guilty of wearing unauthorized military awards, including the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon, which represent significant honors. Clawson faced nine counts under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for "unbecoming conduct" and for submitting a fake doctoral degree. His actions are notable as one of the largest active-duty "stolen valor" cases in recent history. This issue shocked military figures, as Clawson held senior roles and received undeserved respect from peers.
Round 2: Controversial Campaign Attire in Japan
Female campaign staff for Japanese political candidate Masafumi Tabuchi drew attention for wearing mini-skirts and fishnets while working to attract votes, stirring online debate. Many saw this as inappropriate for the political setting, while Tabuchi claimed he was unaware of the attire choice until later. The incident generated discussion on social media about professionalism in political campaigns, and whether this tactic was an appeal to specific voters or merely a misjudgment in campaign attire.
Round 3: Celebrity Endorsements in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
In the 2024 election, celebrities are split in support between candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Harris has garnered endorsements from prominent figures like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Oprah Winfrey, who align with her positions on social and climate issues. Trump’s support comes from influencers such as Elon Musk, Kid Rock, and Hulk Hogan, aligning with his business-focused policies and more conservative voter base. These endorsements reflect a division within the entertainment industry, with supporters using their platforms to rally voter engagement for each candidate.
Round 5: Halloween vs. Christmas Decoration Dispute in Australia
A neighborhood dispute arose in Queensland, Australia, where residents displaying Christmas decorations before Halloween received anonymous letters requesting they take them down to preserve Halloween’s atmosphere. One resident, Melanie Ryan, expressed frustration, noting her decorations bring joy, especially to her children. The anonymous letter argued that early Christmas decor undermines Halloween’s spirit, sparking a local debate over holiday timing and respect for festive traditions.


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

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Bold American PodBy Barstool Sports

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

3,396 ratings


More shows like Bold American Pod

View all
KFC Radio by Barstool Sports

KFC Radio

17,339 Listeners

Barstool Radio by Barstool Sports

Barstool Radio

6,703 Listeners

Pardon My Take by Barstool Sports

Pardon My Take

81,686 Listeners

Barstool Rundown by Barstool Sports

Barstool Rundown

2,952 Listeners

Spittin Chiclets by Barstool Sports

Spittin Chiclets

20,194 Listeners

Mickstape by Barstool Sports

Mickstape

3,695 Listeners

The Stretch by Barstool Sports

The Stretch

2,893 Listeners

Barstool Baseball by Barstool Sports

Barstool Baseball

3,469 Listeners

Going Deep by Barstool Sports

Going Deep

1,773 Listeners

Barstool Pick Em by Barstool Sports

Barstool Pick Em

2,296 Listeners

Lights Camera Barstool by Barstool Sports

Lights Camera Barstool

6,415 Listeners

Unnecessary Roughness by Barstool Sports

Unnecessary Roughness

3,239 Listeners

Barstool Confessions by Barstool Sports

Barstool Confessions

2,099 Listeners

Barstool Breakfast: Second Helping by Barstool Sports

Barstool Breakfast: Second Helping

271 Listeners

The Dog Walk by Barstool Sports

The Dog Walk

3,785 Listeners

Twisted History by Barstool Sports

Twisted History

1,931 Listeners

The Yak by Barstool Sports

The Yak

2,755 Listeners

The Dime Package by Barstool Sports

The Dime Package

1,330 Listeners

The Unnamed Show by Barstool Sports

The Unnamed Show

5,225 Listeners

A New Untold Story by Barstool Sports

A New Untold Story

6,071 Listeners

Friday Night Pints by Barstool Sports

Friday Night Pints

1,120 Listeners

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter by Barstool Sports

Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter

6,146 Listeners

Son of a Boy Dad by Barstool Sports

Son of a Boy Dad

5,770 Listeners

One Minute Man by Barstool Sports

One Minute Man

16 Listeners

BANTS SPORTS OOZ by Expressions Oozing

BANTS SPORTS OOZ

62 Listeners

Spinnin Backfist by Barstool Sports

Spinnin Backfist

46 Listeners

Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker by Barstool Sports

Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker

944 Listeners

Chiclets Game Notes by Barstool Sports

Chiclets Game Notes

246 Listeners

Drop A Pin by Barstool Sports

Drop A Pin

427 Listeners