In this Quick Hit, we are celebrating two years of Tracer Burnout and all of the lessons learned the hard way since we began. There are many of them; from our origin story to embarrassing failures to “Kevin McAllister” trying to rip us off, we cover quite a few things to give the listener a little peek behind the curtain.

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“No flag - no bag.”

*Content Warning: In this episode, we discuss sexual assault, which may be distressing for some. Listener discretion is advised.*

Air Force veteran and artist, Mrs. Yelizaveta “Liz” Taylor, joins us in our virtual studio for this episode to tell us about her service in not one, but two different career paths she had while in service.

From immigrating from Ukraine to the US, to serving food in the Dining Facility and from transferring service members’ remains with Mortuary Affairs to scrambling fighter jets in Korea, Mrs. Taylor's time in uniform was full of highs and lows. How else would you be able to meet the Prime Minister of Moldova and lose your wallet in ancient Cambodian ruins?

In the Free Fire Area, we talk about what we're currently reading (or just finished), Roger takes a shot at Welsh names, and Dan finds a way to insult France. Again.

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Inventor, author, entrepreneur, and Army and law enforcement veteran, Mr. Steven Ferrell, joins us in the virtual studio for our first Quick Hit of 2026! Steven tells us about how his injury led him to an invent a unique piece of fitness equipment (BenchBlokz), start his own business, and continue to invent more fitness related gear.

He also tells us about the flood of copycats and knock-offs that have hit him since finding success and how that frustration led to him writing his upcoming book, Legion of 22.

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"I was a product of the Cold War."

Army veteran, Mr. Bob Charles, joins us in-studio for this episode to tell us about his journey. From joining the Army Reserves and mobilizing for Desert Storm, to slinging pizzas and concrete after separation; rejoining after 9/11 and deploying to Iraq, joining the Civil Affairs Corps; golfing with 2-star generals, angry mothers-in-law, and pink soju near the DMZ, Mr. Charles has had quite the ride, and he's happy to share the details.

In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss their favorite fictional universes: Star Wars and steampunk. Nerds!

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We're kicking off 2026 with our first Navy SEAL! Mr. Tommy Richardson joins us in studio to tell us about being bullied as kid, following the family tradition of service into the Marine Corps, and getting issued riot gear after the September 11th attacks.

The Corps may have sent him to the Philippines, Iraq, and Haiti, but the fun really started when he decided to become a SEAL. From a busted pelvis in BUDS to many, many trips to Afghanistan to the Home Base program and Divine Savagery, Mr. Richardson's mission isn't even close to finished.

In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss where they would like to see the show go in 2026.

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It's the final episode of 2025! We begin with a little bit of self-reflection, a lot of thanks for our audience and guests, and the obligatory gift exchange.

Then it's time for another international Christmas journey as Dan leads Roger through the traditions and cuisines that people may encounter if they can't be home for the holidays.

Afterwards, we return home to relax with a tasting and review of 13 Heroes bourbon and our final thoughts to close out another great year!

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Merry Christmas!

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Mrs. Lisa Kalkes joins us for this Quick Hit to tell us about Veteran Benefits Guide, how they help veterans get the benefits they deserve and how they’re different from so-called “claim sharks”, and a little advice for veterans looking to file their first claim.

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“I’m angry at God and so if I can just convince myself I don’t believe in Him, maybe I don’t have to feel this anymore.”

In this episode, we are joined in-studio by Army veteran and pastor, Mr. John Murphy. John tells us about his family's long line of aviators, his mom trying to discourage him from joining the military, some sobering experiences in Afghanistan, his struggles to adjust after coming home, and how a bad training jump prematurely ended his career before it could really begin.

His struggles didn't end after his time in uniform, though, as John recalls the many twists and turns that brought him back to Fayetteville; not once, but twice.

In the Free Fire Area, Dan and Roger discuss superpowers and while some are really cool, others are really not.

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