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Not your father's podcast about national security and defense, the OFP team covers the interesting, relevant, irrelevant and entertaining stories that are ignored by the mainstream media. This week: America’s National Defense Strategy, a review – oh and also that time some Navy guys did LSD on an aircraft carrier.

In a world flooded with mountains of content it can be incredibly challenging to find concise, entertaining and informative material to listen to. OFP is a podcast dedicated to educating and entertaining its listeners. Focused on national security and defense, the OFP podcast covers not only the interesting / relevant / irrelevant / entertaining stories that are ignored by the mainstream media, but also the critical topics surrounding our nation's national defense.

OFP strives to offer compelling, entertaining, and authentic commentary for listeners with impactful insight and analysis beyond traditional sound-bite content. In an era of stove-piped reporting where many only listen to the side they want to hear, OFP is committed to bringing you stories that can be appreciated and enjoyed by all listeners, left, right and both inside and outside of the military community. In an era where the divide between civilian and service members is ever-widening, OFP is a podcast for anyone interested in laughing while learning.

Featuring: Zach Shore and Dylan Currie

This Week: America’s National Defense Strategy, a review – oh and also that time some Navy guys did LSD on an aircraft carrier.

Zach and Dylan take a look at some recent headlines that have gone unreported in the mainstream media while also digging into the Department of Defense’s recent NDS. Is America in a position to fight and win a major conflict? Are we developing the weapons we need? Do we need to start building bunkers and hiding under our desks? Listen and find out!

Episode S1 Ep.01 is available on iTunes and Soundcloud. 

[Originally recorded November 19, 2018]

Runtime: 49 minutes
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Join Lima Charlie for the fourth in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available to those that suffer.

This week in Part 2, the team examines the healing powers of yoga, meditation and deep breathing, while also discussing the power of prayer and whiskey.

James and Don also explain their yoga experiences, with special guest DeDe Fuentes, yoga expert.

Featuring: Don Martinez, James Cordea and Anthony LoPresti

Episode S3 Ep.04 is available on iTunes and Soundcloud. It's also available for download here.

[Originally recorded July 13, 2018]

Runtime: 39 minutes
(c) 2018 Lima Charlie Media

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Lima Charlie provides global news, featuring insight & analysis by military veterans and service members Worldwide.

For up-to-date news, please follow us on twitter at @LimaCharlieNews

Join Lima Charlie for the third in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available to those that suffer.

This week, the team examines the healing powers of yoga (and Yoda), meditation and deep breathing, agreeing that breathing is everything. Join guest Elena as she guides the team through some essential breathing techniques taken from Russian SAMBO, Systema, boxing and U.S. Navy SEAL training. The team also tries to figure out the meaning behind the latest U.S. Army study on meditation, but fails.

James discusses his recent cannabis/yoga beach event, while Don explains his yoga experiences.

And at the end of the day, the team agrees that if you're going to effectively combat PTSD and depression, you must train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.

Featuring: Don Martinez, James Cordea and Anthony LoPresti, with guests Ed Lee and Elena. Interview with 8thFlower.

Produced by: (Notorious) Ed Lee.

Episode S3 Ep.03 is available on iTunes and Soundcloud. It's also available for download here.

[Originally recorded July 5, 2018]

Runtime: 50 minutes
(c) 2018 Lima Charlie Media

Lima Charlie podcasts are available on iTunes and Soundcloud. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a 5 star rating and review.

Lima Charlie provides global news, featuring insight & analysis by military veterans and service members Worldwide.

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Join Lima Charlie for the second in a series of podcasts addressing PTSD, depression and suicide, and the many unorthodox treatments available to those that suffer. This week, the team continues on the healing abilities of cannabis, and the many choices out there, with interviews from the D.C. Veterans rally. Also guest Du On (Dennis), Lima Charlie's newest reporter, discusses how his service in the South Korean Army affected him, and mental health issues facing veterans and service members from the ROK military.

Featuring: Don Martinez, James Cordea and Anthony LoPresti, with guest Du (Dennis) On. Interviews with Chris Mueller and Ryan Walton.

Lima Charlie podcasts are available on iTunes and Soundcloud. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a 5 star rating and review.

Runtime: 38 minutes
(c) 2018 Lima Charlie Media

Lima Charlie provides global news, featuring insight & analysis by military veterans and service members Worldwide.

For up-to-date news, please follow us on twitter at @LimaCharlieNews