Behind The Helm
Welcome to Behind The Helm! This is a live show featuring two Navy recruiters working out of central Indiana who aim to make the military more clear to those who do not serve. We talk to the past, present, and future of the military!
Episodes
72 episodes
S2 #11 Q&A!
Mar 21st 2024- Welcome in for Episode 11 of Season 2! Today we are taking a little break from our regular schedule and hitting the mailbag! You all did not disappoint! Chief answers your questions LIVE! Make sure to tune in and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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48:32
S2 #10 Unaccompanied Orders w/AOC Jeremy Snyder
Mar 8th 2024- Welcome in for Episode 10 of Season 2! We may be a Day late, but we are not a Dollar short! We continue to discuss different orders on our way to Spain and today we have a very special guest! Friend of the show AOC Jeremy...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:13:18
S2 #9 Geo Bach w/HMC Eric Runyon
Feb 22nd 2024- Welcome in for Episode 9 of Season 2! We have been talking about different types of moves. What if your family cannot come with you? What happens? What does that look like and what is the process? Today special guest Chi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:18:51
S2 #8 Base Housing Vs. Off Base
Feb 8th 2024- Welcome in for Episode 8 of Season 2! As we continue our journey and discuss different types of moves and everything that comes with it, a thought occurred! WHERE DO YOU LIVE! Are there options? How do you decide what to do...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:16:54
S2 #7 Finishing Claims!
Jan 25th 2024- Back at it! Chief Dowden finishes talks about claims and how the process works once submitted. We will also be discussing schedule moving forward as well as a little service announcement about the platforms we are streaming on. L...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:21
S2 #6 The Return!
Jan 11th 2024- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! With the technical problems last week, we blast into 2024 with the first episode of the year today! Due to some scheduling issues we had to record Sunday, BUT it is here for you as always on Thursday! Do NOT mi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:18:35
S2 #5 Moving CONUS Claims & FAQs
Dec 13th 2023- Today we wrap up our talk about CONUS moves. Chief Dowden will cover the different types of claims and what to expect. The we will jump into the FAQs for moving and get some answers with resources! No bonus content today! Next we...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:49
S2 #4 Moving within the States a.k.a. CONUS
Dec 7th 2023- First off, Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! Last week we looked at how to get and read Military Orders. Now that we know how to do that and have a PCS, how do we move? Today Chief discusses the move process. We will l...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:15:37
S2 #3 Orders! How to get & read them
Nov 30th 2023- HERE WE GO! Although this season focuses on moving to Spain and all that comes along with it, there are also regular move questions as well! Today Chief sits down and talks about Military Orders. How are they chosen? Where do you...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:02:35
S2 #2 Back on Track!
Nov 16th 2023- WE ARE BACK! We have missed you all since JUNE! Well! Let's talk about what we have been up to and what has kept Chief away! We plan to be back on our regular schedule keeping the holidays in mind! So today Chief Dowden wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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47:25
S2 #1 Where to Start w/NC1 Gaitten
June 8th, 2023 Midwest's NUMBER 1 Military Podcast is FINALLY in SEASON 2!!! It is time to learn all about getting ready for new orders and preparing to move! We have a special guest today to help start the Journey! NC1 Christopher Gaitten who ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:37
#92 Memorial Day
May 25th, 2023 Midwest's NUMBER 1 Military Podcast is getting ready for Memorial Day Weekend! What does that mean to you? Pools, Races, and Cookouts? Sure why not! Let's take a look at the history of Memorial Day and where it came from and the ...
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Episode 92
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24:41
#91 Medical w/ Airforce Col. Spoon
May 18th, 2023 Midwest's NUMBER 1 Military Podcast is BACK! We have an AMAZING guest! Airforce Col. Beth Spoon from the Medical Readiness and Plans Division where she serves as Chief AFRC. What is that you ask? Well! You should tune in an...
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Episode 91
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1:07:44
#90 Fitness w/Matthew Mullens
May 4th, 2023 TODAY the Midwest's NUMBER 1 Military Podcast is BACK! We have an AMAZING and inspirational guest! Recently retired after 24 years active service as a Senior Chief, the infamous Matthew Mullens! He is currently competing to be fea...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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1:21:14
#89 Q&A #10
Apr 13th, 2023 Today the Midwest's NUMBER 1 Military Podcast does another Q&A! We have compiled a special list of questions ranging in a LOT of different areas and are going to tackle them! Stick around for BONUS content and see if Chief ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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53:38
#88 Moving Forward!
Apr 6th, 2023 The Midwest's #1 Military Podcast is ready to move forward with Season 2! Quick show to announce to the world what to expect and why it is not a regular show today!To All Platforms - https://linktr.ee/behindthehelmFind...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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8:05
#87 Mary Brewer
Mar 30th, 2023 The Midwest's #1 Military Podcast continues to celebrate successful females in the service during Women Appreciation Month! We will be sitting down with Mary Brewer! She enlisted in Women's Army Corps until she was transitioned i...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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57:32
#86 Chief Latonya Perossier
Mar 23rd, 2023 - The Midwest's #1 Military Podcast continues to celebrate successful females in the service during Women Appreciation Month! We will be sitting down with Latonya Perossier! A Mother, Grandmother, Navy Chief, 2019 Miss Freedom US...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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1:06:32
#85 SWO w/CDR Jon Williams
Mar 16th 2023- It’s the day before St. Patrick’s Day and the Midwest’s Number 1 Military Podcast has another AWESOME guest! We will be sitting down with Commander Jon Williams! A previous officer Chief Dowden had the privilege to serve with. We...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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1:29:16
#84 CDR Kristen "Dragon" Hansen
Mar 9th, 2023 Today the Midwest's Number 1 Military Podcast is Proud to sit down with Commander Kristen "Dragon" Hansen a Navy F/A-18 Pilot! This AMAZING guest has a great story and maybe had something to do with the movie Top Gun: Maverick! Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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1:17:59
#83 Troubled Past w/GSM1 Matthew Wiltshire-Wallace
Mar 2nd 2023 - Midwest's Number 1 Military Podcast is EXCITED to sit down with Petty Officer Wiltshire-Wallace! Listen in and learn a little bit more about him! Hear his story! Anyone can make a bad choice but how you react to that bad decision...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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1:04:28
#82 All Navy Sports with CTI1 Williams
Feb 23rd 2023 - Midwest's Number 1 Military Podcast is EXCITED to sit down with Petty Officer Michal 'Mikey' Williams! She is a CTI1 (linguist) which is a hard job to qualify for and got to learn Russian! HOWEVER! This isn't the biggest thing w...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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1:01:48
#81 Transitions with QMC(Ret) Beasley
Feb 16th 2023 - Today Indiana's Number 1 Military Podcast is excited to sit down with fellow Navy Chief QMC(Ret) Matthew Beasley for some great info! Look out Active Duty & Vets!!! This also could have a lot of benefit to you! We are going ...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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1:30:34
#80 Black History with SFC McKoy
Feb 9th 2023 - Today Indiana's Number 1 Military Podcast is excited to sit down with special guest SFC McKoy a US Army Recruiter from Anderson, IN! It is February which is Black History Month. SFC McKoy will be sitting down with us and discussi...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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51:08
#79 Overseas with AOC Snyder
Feb 2nd 2023 - Today Indiana's Number 1 Military Podcast sits down with long time listener and returning guest AOC Jeremy Snyder! He is currently serving in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are going to have a conversation about his transition and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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1:07:25