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The BODAR Blast is the official podcast of USS Decatur (DDG 73). Host Lt.j.g Daniel Ehrlich discusses weekly happenings around the Navy's finest destroyer as it embarks on its various voyages and tasking. The podcast features a guest interview with a Decatur Sailor to learn more
about their experiences in the Navy and onboard Decatur. Every Sailor has a story, and this podcast aims to share each of them. The BODAR Blast also includes various segments including Around the Messdecks and Q&A from Back Home. You won't want to miss this weekly experience from one of the only at-sea podcasts in the Navy!

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The BODAR Blast is the official podcast of USS Decatur (DDG 73). Host Lt.j.g Daniel Ehrlich discusses weekly happenings around the Navy's finest destroyer as it embarks on its various voyages and tasking. The podcast features a guest interview with a Decatur Sailor to learn more
about their experiences in the Navy and onboard Decatur. Every Sailor has a story, and this podcast aims to share each of them. The BODAR Blast also includes various segments including Around the Messdecks and Q&A from Back Home. You won't want to miss this weekly experience from one of the only at-sea podcasts in the Navy!

    The BODAR Blast Episode 12

    The BODAR Blast Episode 12

    We are back from our break and Lt.j.g Daniel Ehrlich is excited to discuss all of the goings-on over the last few weeks and what's in store for DECATUR coming up!

    We are also joined by a very special guest in Fire Controlman (Aegis) 1st Class Dante Hall. Listen to his epic stories of his college football career, thoughts on life in the Navy, how he learned from his past mistakes, and his secret cooking expertise!

    The BODAR Blast Episode 11

    The BODAR Blast Episode 11

    A long episode before a brief hiatus! Lt.j.g. Ehrlich discusses the return from deployment and Change of Command. For a final time, Cmdr Richard Jimenez talks to the Decatur family with his farewell thouights.

    This week's guest is the man behind the camera, the best in the Fleet, Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class David Negron. He sits down to discuss how cool his job is, what it's like going on temporary duty for deployment, earning his ESWS, becoming a part of the Deck Department family, and his band!

    The BODAR Blast Episode 10

    The BODAR Blast Episode 10

    Welcome to the 10th episode of The BODAR Blast! Join Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich in a bit of a shorter show as he discusses gunshoots, recent Sailor advancement, and shipwide events as DECATUR continues its deployment.

    Our featured guests this week are Quartermaster 2nd Class Lesley Juarez and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Alice Diep who came as a package deal for the interview! Listen to them discuss their rates, Vietnamese phrases, and what they will do when they get home from deployment.

    Bold and Daring!

    The BODAR Blast Episode 9

    The BODAR Blast Episode 9

    Join host, Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, as he discusses the latest updates through the month of May for the USS Decatur, including a competitive hot dog eating contest and holiday celebrations.

    Cryptologic Technician 2nd Class Ethan Johnson joins the show to talk about his meteoric rise and work ethic, fashion choice, and UFC video game abilities. Also, stick around for a new segment, The Second Tour Slam, where several of Decatur's second-tour Junior Officers discuss getting acronyms wrong and making mistakes as first-tours.

    The BODAR Blast Episode 8

    The BODAR Blast Episode 8

    Host, Lt.j.g. Daniel Ehrlich, returns with news and updates from the Daring Raiders, including daily routines and recent awardees.

    This week's featured guest, Hull Technician 1st Class Brandon Lee, joins the show to talk about the gritty life of an HT, moving to Montana, and his passion for dog training.

    The BODAR Blast Episode 8

    The BODAR Blast Episode 8

    Lt.j.g Ehrlich returns for another round of updates on life onboard the mighty warship USS Decatur, including routine life onboard during tough or arduous operations.

    He is joined by feature guest, Hull Technician 1st Class Brandon Lee, as he discusses the grit of his job, moving to Montana before the Navy, and his dream of becoming a dog trainer.

    Bold and Daring!

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