Boot & Chutes Unfiltered

Chris Rowe
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Personal Journals
  • Updated Weekly

Boots & Chutes is a podcast for veterans, service members, and anyone else curious about the human side of military life. Our show blends gritty frontline stories, hard-won lessons, and honest conversations about military life and life after service. Boots on the ground, chutes in the air — Boots & Chutes is where humor meets heart, experience meets insight, and service meets life. Come join us!!!

Episodes

  1. Jun 3

    Episode 07: Erich Phillips, From OP Ranch House to Wanat: The Chosen Few.

    Please give a listen to the story of an incredible NCO, Erich Phillips, who served in an elite paratrooper unit that fought in some of the toughest battles of the GWOT. He tells the story of the fight for survival in two of the fiercest fights in Afghanistan: OP Ranch House and Wanat. Erich went on to earn the Distinguished Cross and Silver Star, leading some of the best young paratroopers in the world. Hear him talk about how they came together to fight as brothers to overcome incredible odds. The Chosen Few! #chosenfew #fyp #173rd #paratroopers #GWOT

    3h 55m

  2. Jun 3

    Episode 06: Ranger and Army Legend, Chaplain LTC Charlie Shields

    Charlie talks about growing up in the Ranger community as a member of the Ranger Regiment and Long Ranger Reconnaissance Detachment, to finding his faith and becoming a Chaplain working in conventional and SF units. #fyp #chaplain #rangers #rangerlife #rangerregiment #story

    2h 11m

  3. May 15

    Episode: 05 features Jeremie Trevino, also known as "DOC," the host of "The GWOT Goons Podcast."

    For the first time, Doc opens up about his incredible journey as a medic in Afghanistan, offering a captivating look into life on the battlefield as a 68W combat medic. We also explore the art of podcasting and the inspiration behind his creation of The GWOT Goons Podcast. Filming this with Jeremie was an absolute blast. He’s an amazing person and a great friend. Please like and scubscribe!!! Follow us on Instagram @BootsAndChutesUnfiltered Follow us on X @Boots_N_Chutes

    2h 13m

  4. May 14

    Episode 04: CSM (Ret.) Donald McAlister – From Paratrooper to the Big Screen.

    Mac recounts his journey from growing up in the Old Guard to serving in the Arghandab River Valley in Afghanistan, before making the leap to the big screen after his military career. An inspiring tale from a truly remarkable man.#podcast #afghanistan #bigcreen #movies #paratrooper @bootsandchutesunfiltered

    2h 59m

  5. May 2

    Episode #3: Chris Robinson and the Last Deployment Project

    In Episode 3, we meet with Chris Robinson, a former US Marine that got out of the service and sought a degree in history. Along the way, he decides to establish the non-profit Last Deployment Project. The intent of his work is to capture the oral history and hard fought lessons learned from the US Militay's last deployment to Afghanistan in 2021.

    2h 20m

  6. May 2

    Episode #2: Live with Trenton Petty, National Ranger Association and Best Ranger Competition

    What's it take to compete in the US Army's Best Ranger Competition? Come give a listen as we talk with Trenton Petty, retired Ranger and part of the integral team that puts on the US Army's annual Best Ranger Competion.

    1h 56m

  7. May 2

    Episode #1: Live with CSM (R) Jack Love from the 82D to United States Forces Korea and Everywhere in Between

    In this, our inaugural episode, we explore leadership lessons, time in service, and just plain good stories with CSM (R) Jack Love. Jack is an incredible Soldier and Leader. Come listen in as we all learn from one of the greats.

    2h 19m

  8. Mar 17

    Episode 1: Opening Night for the Pod, Let's Go!!!

    During this episode we bring the audience into our lives and discuss our backgrounds, what drove us to start this adventure, and then dive into some fun topics about being serving in the military and specifically the Army.

    1h 49m
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About

Boots & Chutes is a podcast for veterans, service members, and anyone else curious about the human side of military life. Our show blends gritty frontline stories, hard-won lessons, and honest conversations about military life and life after service. Boots on the ground, chutes in the air — Boots & Chutes is where humor meets heart, experience meets insight, and service meets life. Come join us!!!

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