DD214 NETWORK PODCAST

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DD214 Network Podcast (formerly DD214 Gaming) is a veteran-hosted show that dives deep into gaming, military culture, and a wide range of current topics. Co-hosted by Joe Squillini and Jay Campbell, with production by Clean Sanchez Media, the podcast blends humor, candid conversations, and personal experiences, creating a unique platform for veterans and gamers alike. Tune in for weekly discussions that bring the best of military camaraderie and pop culture together.

  1. 3d ago

    Trick or Treat

    #podcast #veterans #meme This week on the DD214 Network Podcast, hosted by Jay, Joe, and Jon, the crew covers Halloween, new tech, entertainment, fast food, and the latest news. Jon gives a demo of Pulse, his new 24/7 podcast streaming platform, now looking for alpha testers, including listeners and creators. The guys also discuss the first-week experience with a foldable iPhone, TV shows, and their Halloween plans. In the news, they cover the fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest, vandalism at the Iwo Jima memorial in Quantico, the Army's rehearsals for temporary battlefield burials, and a broken Eisenhower globe at the Pentagon. The episode wraps up with a reminder to check in on your friends and be there for the people who need you. Timestamps 2:22 – Weekly check-ins: a late FedEx delivery and a new phone 5:27 – Pulse demo: a 24/7 podcast streaming platform seeking alpha testers 17:40 – How Pulse is built: RSS feeds, HTML, and a planned iOS app 22:05 – School stories and a build-a-camera moment 24:03 – TV talk: American Horror Story, Vision Quest, and Special Forces 35:15 – Fast food debate: McRib, In-N-Out, Cookout, and more 41:49 – The foldable iPhone: first impressions, apps, cameras, and early hardware concerns 52:42 – News: the Eagle's Nest fire and the debate over historical preservation 1:00:53 – News: the Iwo Jima memorial statue vandalized at Quantico 1:05:01 – News: the Army rehearses mass temporary battlefield burials 1:14:17 – News: the Eisenhower globe broken at the Pentagon 1:18:32 – Halloween plans, costumes, and candy corn 1:26:23 – Closing thoughts: check in on your friends. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 1:32:56 – Next episode and plans for the year-end Best Of show DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

  2. Oct 20

    Spooky Season

    #podcast #veterans #meme The crew is back in the smoke pit for a spooky-season episode covering ghost stories, haunted military locations, Special Forces, combatives, and the realities of military hazing. John, Jay, and Joe also get into Apple tech news, veteran community events, and current military headlines before closing with an important reminder about suicide prevention and checking in on your battle buddies. Timestamps 00:00 - Mature-audience disclaimer and show intro 01:35 - Monday-night banter and fall weather 03:03 - Driving through derechos and storm survival 07:11 - The Haunting of Hill House and ghost stories 10:17 - Funeral-home stories and creepy military experiences 14:01 - Haunted bases, Andersonville, and eerie historical sites 16:22 - Special Forces recap and Colin Goslin's Marine background 18:43 - Combatives, the female boxer, and fight strategy 23:24 - Gas-chamber challenge and teammates abandoning the mission 28:08 - What Special Forces is really testing 33:05 - Military hazing and changing punishment culture 38:14 - Joe's Sapper tab and explosives training in Arma 45:00 - Apple's HomeView smart display announcement 46:47 - Folding phone preorders and launch-day shipping chaos 47:57 - Out of the Darkness Walk and veteran nonprofits 58:13 - A quiet week, football, and getting out of the house 1:01:04 - Wainwright training explosion and reported casualties 1:05:50 - Fatal rappelling accident at a Texas football event 1:11:59 - Women in BUD/S rumors and Navy SEAL training 1:16:49 - TSA finds a Civil War-era cannonball in luggage 1:21:29 - Suicide prevention and checking on your battle buddies DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

  3. Oct 20

    Where Everybody Knows Your Name

    #podcast #veterans #meme The crew is back in the smoke pit for another episode of DD214 Network, talking military life, combatives, sleep struggles, books, movies, and football. John shares an update on his upcoming book Insurgents, while the crew debates war movie realism, military culture, and the ethics of broadcasting executions, including the case of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. As always, expect veteran perspectives, dark humor, strong opinions, and an honest conversation among friends. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and show warmup 01:33 - Checking in and a rough week 03:43 - Horror binge: Below and The Haunting of Hill House 06:04 - Saw, Hostel, and extreme horror 07:24 - John announces his upcoming book Insurgents 10:11 - Book length, chapters, and the writing process 12:40 - SEAL Team, Special Forces, and military TV 16:14 - Combatives training and hand-to-hand combat 18:08 - Christmas tree cakes, pizza, and show jokes 21:00 - The ugly reality of street fights 27:29 - Road to Perdition and Sam Mendes 29:48 - Jarhead, Generation Kill, and war movie accuracy 33:10 - Insomnia, melatonin, and sleep deprivation 37:38 - Hawaii Five-0, NCIS, and TV connections 41:04 - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Tarantino 43:48 - Introducing the Nidal Hasan execution discussion 46:34 - The Hasan case and his sentence 50:54 - Should the execution be livestreamed? 55:27 - Americans killed on camera and the meaning of revenge 1:00:03 - Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, Gaddafi, and their deaths 1:03:13 - Violent spectacle and protecting civilians 1:05:54 - Justice, propaganda, and public executions 1:08:28 - Gaddafi footage and the LiveLeak era 1:13:44 - Russian bot scams and fake political accounts 1:19:03 - Army Best Squad, Rangers, and elite units 1:25:27 - Tim Kennedy, Africa, and the war-junkie debate 1:27:37 - College football upsets and standout games 1:29:04 - NFL parity and league standings 1:32:15 - Giants-Commanders tie and clock management 1:34:39 - Cowboys-Bucs frustrations and a security worker's firing 1:37:57 - Panthers rookie dismissed after showing up drunk 1:41:41 - Closing thoughts and next week's plans 1:44:34 - Writing advice and getting ideas on paper 1:47:07 - Suicide prevention and crisis support 1:48:46 - Weather whiplash and sign-off DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

  4. Oct 6

    Dos delinquentes

    #podcast #veterans #meme When life gets loud, Jay and Joe prove the answer is simple: get out of the house, find your people, and stop trying to do it all alone. From Kansas City Renaissance Festival cosplay and historical accuracy rants to the chaotic rite of passage of midlife DIY home repairs, this episode delivers equal parts comedy and real talk. Beyond the laughs, the guys dive into real-world challenges—parenting teenagers, high rent vs. credit building, and the frustrations of the housing market. They round out the conversation with unfiltered military memories from basic training to COVID-era Army life, offering a grounded reminder on grit, community, and showing up. 00:00 - Introduction & Getting Out of Your Own Head 03:15 - Kansas City Ren Faire, Cosplay & Historical Accuracy 11:40 - DIY Home Repairs: Running Ethernet, Wiring & Drywall Lessons 24:10 - Knowing Your Limits: When to Call a Pro vs. Doing It Yourself 32:50 - Real-World Frustrations: Housing, Credit, and Parenting Teens 45:00 - Military Stories: Basic Training, COVID-Era Service & Lessons Learned 57:30 - Final Thoughts: Finding Your Tribe and Showing Up DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

  5. Sep 30

    280. Foosball is the Devil Part 2

    #podcast #veterans #memes Jay, Joe, and Jon sit down for another wide-ranging DD 214 Network conversation covering Prime Time, Robert Pattinson, TV and streaming, sports, military service, injuries, life after the Army, and everything in between. The conversation eventually gets more personal as the crew talks about the long-term realities of military service and closes with an important reminder to reach out, talk to someone, and not face the hard moments alone. DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

  6. Sep 22

    Getting Interesting Now

    #podcast #veterans #meme The Vets are back for a wide-ranging conversation covering film school, military awards, bar fights, vice laws, retro gaming, and military uniforms. Clean talks about his transition into camera work and why film production feels surprisingly similar to the military. The crew gets into GWOT-era awards, uniform changes, the cost of military gear, and the new Space Force look. Things take a turn into debates about self-defense, weapons, legalization, and regulation before wrapping up with an important reminder about suicide prevention and checking on the people around you. Timestamps 00:00 - Mature-audience disclaimer and intro 01:31 - Opening banter and live chat 03:26 - Clean returns to school for film and camera work 04:20 - Film instructors with House of Cards and PBS experience 05:15 - Why film sets feel like military units 06:31 - Choosing camera operator training 07:26 - Hands-on training, networking, and freelance work 09:17 - Talking about the previous episode 11:08 - Audience response and 301 short-form views 12:32 - What the crew is watching 15:27 - Clean reads his Army Commendation Medal citation 18:05 - The story behind the tank ambush citation 20:50 - GWOT awards and end-of-tour recognition 24:01 - Clean compares his own award history 25:23 - The “merce” and dad-bag debate 28:15 - Bar fights, broken glass, and weapons 31:07 - Self-defense and when fights go too far 33:28 - How anything can become a weapon 35:25 - Ocarina of Time and retro gaming 36:41 - Buying a Nintendo 64 and finding a CRT 38:06 - Pawn shops and questionable merchandise 38:33 - Vice laws, legalization, and regulation 44:11 - Sex work, cannabis, and public health 50:13 - Finding a real Irish pub 52:22 - Smoking culture and old TV habits 55:15 - The Space Force uniform reveal 56:48 - Space Force uniforms and insignia 60:16 - Space Force bases and military absurdity 63:12 - Professional uniforms vs. theatrical designs 65:04 - OCP, Scorpion, and camouflage history 68:33 - Army uniform changes during GWOT 69:56 - The cost of dress uniforms and ribbons 71:21 - Boots, unit standards, and inspections 76:36 - The cost of a full pinks-and-greens setup 78:53 - The boat cloak and Marine Corps envy 80:16 - Pre-layouts and inspection pressure 83:38 - Swapping gear after soldiers lose weight 85:37 - Patrol caps, berets, and the black beret 90:55 - Clean's OCP transition experience 91:50 - Dress blues vs. the pickle suit 93:16 - More Marine Corps uniform envy 95:11 - Final thoughts on suicide prevention 97:32 - 988 reminder and closing DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

  7. Sep 15

    Good Times, Good Friends

    #podcast #veterans #meme Chris Beaudette joins DD214 Network for a laid-back conversation full of military stories, barracks memories, bar chaos, situational awareness, and the kind of stories only longtime friends can tell. The crew also dives into gaming nostalgia, Zelda, Metal Gear Solid, remasters, Sony, and the future of gaming before Chris closes with an important reminder to check in on your battle buddies and the people around you. 00:00:00 - Opening & Disclaimer 00:01:51 - Welcoming Chris Back 00:05:04 - Chris Introduces Himself 00:05:25 - How Jay & Chris Met 00:08:47 - Barracks Life & Tall Boy Tuesday 00:11:36 - Work Hard, Play Hard 00:14:57 - Engineers vs. MPs 00:18:22 - Military Police & Maturity 00:25:37 - The Biker Gas Station Story 00:35:17 - Situational Awareness 00:42:56 - The Bar Hookup Story 00:52:39 - The Ice Cream Social 00:57:24 - GTA V & Gaming Memories 01:08:27 - Zelda & Switch 2 01:16:57 - Remakes vs. Remasters 01:22:16 - Sony & PC Gaming 01:30:09 - Retro Gaming 01:33:06 - Apple, Samsung & Innovation 01:39:34 - Chris's Final Thought 01:40:58 - Sign-Off DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

  8. Sep 3

    Ob Le Di, Ob La Da

    #podcast #veterans #memes New York nearly turned into a street fight, the 9/11 Memorial hit hard, and somehow the conversation ends up covering *Easy Rider*, Jason David Frank, GTA 6, and everything in between. Join the Vets for a chaotic mix of veteran stories, family moments, movie talk, gaming rants, and plenty of unfiltered banter. The episode closes with a serious conversation about mental health, therapy, asking for help, and making it home. Raw, funny, emotional, and unapologetically DD-214. 00:00:00 - Mature Audience Disclaimer & Intro Chaos 00:01:32 - Opening Banter & Co-Hosts 00:03:12 - Wrestling Talk & Intro Energy 00:07:56 - The New York City Trip Begins 00:08:53 - The Staten Island Ferry Confrontation 00:10:25 - Personal Space & Things Escalate 00:12:13 - When the Wife Gets Involved 00:14:29 - Setting Boundaries Around the Kids 00:17:16 - Drinking, Tension & Ready to Fight 00:21:24 - Papaya Dog Becomes Dollar-Slice Pizza 00:23:27 - Walking to the 9/11 Memorial 00:25:35 - Veteran Entry & The Museum Experience 00:27:27 - The Memorial, Footprints & Museum Layout 00:30:07 - The Blue Sky Mural & The Memorial Wall 00:31:27 - The Survivor Stairs 00:34:25 - Bin Laden Artifacts & Museum Displays 00:38:49 - War Machine & The Alien Movie Setup 00:41:43 - Rangers vs. Aliens 00:48:40 - Why the Movie Actually Works 00:49:59 - Easy Rider: Cinema vs. Just a Movie 00:55:31 - Tubi, Commercials & Older Movies 00:57:57 - Fresh Tattoos & Tattoo-Shop Therapy 00:59:06 - Falling Asleep in the Tattoo Chair 01:02:43 - Deja Vu Tattoos & Moonshine 01:07:50 - Legend of the White Dragon & Jason David Frank 01:18:19 - GTA 6 Reveal: Hype vs. Skepticism 01:23:11 - GTA 5 Online & The Kill Count 01:26:16 - Closing Message & Sign-Off 01:26:45 - Final Thought: Stay Alive & Ask for Help DD214 Network Podcast Directed & Produced by Jonathan ‘Clean’ Sanchez Hosted by Joe Squillini & Jay Campbell Edited by Clean Sanchez Media, LLC Music by Shrieks666 ("Shadow Surfing," "Voices Getting Louder") – Check them out on Bandcamp! Website: CleanSanchezMedia.com Affiliate Links Govee - https://govee.sjv.io/CLEAN StreamLabs - https://streamlabs.pxf.io/Clean Hemper -https://www.hemper.co/DD214 Disclaimer: This Podcast contains adult language. Adult Supervision is advised. Fair Use Disclaimer:The content provided on this podcast may include material subject to copyright protection. In accordance with the principles of "fair use" as defined in Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, the use of copyrighted material on this podcast is for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The determination of whether the use of copyrighted material constitutes fair use is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account various factors outlined in Section 107. The inclusion of such material is not an endorsement by the DD214 Network Podcast or Clean Sanchez Media, LLC, but is meant to enrich and contribute to discussions within the specified purposes of fair use. All copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Shop official merch for DD214 Network: http://www.CleanSanchezMedia.com

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DD214 Network Podcast (formerly DD214 Gaming) is a veteran-hosted show that dives deep into gaming, military culture, and a wide range of current topics. Co-hosted by Joe Squillini and Jay Campbell, with production by Clean Sanchez Media, the podcast blends humor, candid conversations, and personal experiences, creating a unique platform for veterans and gamers alike. Tune in for weekly discussions that bring the best of military camaraderie and pop culture together.