Veteran podcast that talks about veteran issues and stories. My name is Josh Schaffer and I served in the United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force. I also worked as a civilian contractor for the government. I deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as spent time in many other countries. I have a lot to share and I hope I can reach out to as many veterans as possible. If you have questions, comments, concerns, stories, or have a way to help veterans in our communities please e ...
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The Official Say Goodnight Kevin Podcast. Exploring the dark, gritty, underbelly of faith and film with Kevin McCreary, the accountability partner no one asked for.
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Episode 16: with Nick Almy, USMC
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I took the podcast on the road for the first time to interview Nick Almy. Nick was in the United States Marine Corps and served with me for 4 years. Nick is here to share some funny stories and talk about his time in the military and after the military. Thanks for checking out the podcast. Please visit our socials and you can always email me at str…
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Episode 15: The DAV and Veteran Suicide
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Thanks for joining me for another episode of Straight Outta The Sandbox. Today I start to tackle the tough subject of Veteran Suicide. Please like, comment, subscribe, and rate the show. You can always send me an email at: straightouttathesandbox@gmail.comبقلم Joshua Schaffer
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Episode 14: 9/11, Joe Biden, NFL, Covid-19, and Funny Stories
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Thanks for joining us for Episode 5 of Season 2. This week's current events led us to talk about: 9/11, Joe Biden, NFL, Covid-19, and as always, funny military stories. Please like, share, subscribe, review, and leave comments. You can always reach us on Instagram, X, and Tik Tok. Straight Outta The Sandbox You can also email us at: straightouttath…
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Episode 13: One Chip Challenge, Apple, more China talk, and funny stories.
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Thanks for joining us for episode 4. We continue talking about China, Apple, the One Chip Challenge, and as always, funny military stories. Please like, share, rate, review, subscribe and join us every week for a new episode. https://www.3brotherswinery.com/ https://www.generalshotsauce.com/ https://www.instagram.com/straightouttathesandbox/?igshid…
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Episode 12 - China, Oppenheimer, and Funny Stories
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Come Join us for Episode 3. We are talking about China, Anonymity, Oppenheimer, and funny stories. Also, check out this Realtor, who is an Army Veteran, Scott Hadsell. Scott Hadsell (585) 471-1647 scotthadsell@thecranerealtygroup.comبقلم Joshua Schaffer
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Episode 11: Mellow Yellow, Musk vs Zuckerberg, and making Josh mad
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For Episode 2 of Season 2 we talk about all the hard hitting topics: Apple vs Android, Musk vs Zuckerberg, Mellow Yellow, and making Josh mad. Come have a laugh with us.بقلم Joshua Schaffer
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Episode 10: UFOs, The Barbie Movie, and Social Media
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Welcome to Season 2 of Straight Outta The Sandbox. In episode 1, we are talking about UFOs (real or not), The Barbie Movie, Social Media, and more. You are going to love this new format we are using. Please give us feedback. ou can always send us emails at straightouttathesandbox@gmail.comبقلم Joshua Schaffer
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Episode 9: Veteran Unemployment and Income
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Hey everyone! I am in the studio by myself today talking about Veteran Unemployment and Income. It is an interesting subject with a lot of stats and things to cover. If you have any insight into these subjects PLEASE reach out to me. straightouttathesandbox@gmail.comبقلم Joshua Schaffer
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Today's episode is a light and funny one. We are telling some of our funniest experiences. Thanks for listening!بقلم Joshua Schaffer
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Episode 7: Serving as a female with special guest Cpl Carla Hart, USMC
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This is a very special episode for two reasons: 1. The announcement of my co-host, Josh Didomenico and 2. We have a special guest on today. We are honored to have Carla Hart on this episode. She served in the Marine Corps as a diesel mechanic. Carla had a tough time (to say the least) transitioning back to "normal life" after her combat tour to Ira…
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Episode 6: Talking Marine Corps with special guest MSgt Josh Hayes
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On todays episode I am talking about my time in each of the branches that I served in: United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force. I take some time to compare the two and share some funny stories along the way. If you want to contact me, please email me at straightouttathesandbox@gmail.com or visit me on instagram: straightouttathesandb…
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Episode 4: Substance Use Disorder in the Military with Special Guest Josh DiDomenico
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This episode is all about substance abuse in the military. Alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs... we go over all of it. My guest, Josh DiDomenico, is an Army Veteran and has some pretty unique stories about substance abuse. If you want to reach out to me, email me at straightouttathesandbox@gmail.com…
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Episode 3: Tattoos in the Military and the Worst Mistake I ever Made
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Welcome to episode 3. We are talking about tattoos in the military. If you have any stories, questions, comments, or concerns please email me at straightouttathesandbox@gmail.com . Also please reach out if you offer any sort of program for veterans that you want me to get out there.بقلم Joshua Schaffer
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Episode 2: Transitioning to Civilian Life
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This is my first real episode. I really want to start the conversation of Veteran issues in the United States. If you have a story, question, or a way to help Veterans out please email me at straightouttathesandbox@gmail.com .بقلم Joshua Schaffer
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This is my very first episode. I am going to introduce myself and share my background with you. If you have questions, funny stories, or have anything you want to share, please email me at StraightOuttaTheSandbox@gmail.com
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The Making of an (almost) hallmark movie
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Take a trip back to 2020, where we talk to the creators of “The Farmer and the Belle” about making a Christian movie, Julie and Jack, and how hallmark doesn’t believe in inner beauty?بقلم Kevin McCreary
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Midnight Mass Review with Lindsey Dunn
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Join Kevin and Lindsey Dunn (of 1ofmystories.com) to talk about the smash hit Netflix series, Midnight Mass.بقلم Lindsey Dunn
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2025 - The World enslaved by a Virus director Joshua Wesely
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Director of "2025-The World enslaved by a Virus" joins Kevin for a conversation about his movie and living under lockdown in Germany. Check out their channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Weselysبقلم Kevin McCreary
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Saving Ourselves: Kevin's Testimony w/ Israel Anthem
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Growing up in "American church culture" was so strange. Being bombarded with purity rings, rip-off music, and Kirk Cameron. It's about time 2 white dudes decompress by recording a podcast about it! Join Kevin as he and fellow former youth group goer, Israel Anthem, as they share stories about the world that made them. email…
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Meme's for JESUS? Michael Schaffer and Matt Matias
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Michael Schaffer and Matt Matias from the "Memes for Jesus" podcast join Kevin for a rip-roaring good conversation about what it's like making "funny" content for, about, and with Christians on the world wide web. It's the interview no one asked for, but boy howdy will you be begging for more after you hear this fantastic discussion! Enjoy!…
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Overthinking with Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson
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These two guys, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson a critic and an actor join Kevin to talk about pretty much everything. They have a new Christmas movie called "Miracle on Highway 34". Nathan was also the star of the film "Thy Neighbor" which we discuss as well. It's all a really fun time that you aren't going to want to miss.…
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Luke Barnett, costar and writer of the controversial comedy "Faith Based" discusses the story behind the film, the state of Christian movies, and much much more. It's a unique and riveting conversation!بقلم Kevin McCreary
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David A. R. White: Between Kevin and Hollywood
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Co-founder of Pureflix and star SO MANY Christian movies, like the "God's Not Dead" franchise and his latest film Beckman, David A. R. White. In this exciting episode, Kevin talks with David about Christian audiences, the industry, and what's up with God's Not Dead?! Plus more. Don't miss it!بقلم Kevin McCreary
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Cyrus Nowrasteh, the director of "Infidel", Young Massiah, and many more great films that span over a decade, joins Kevin to talk about the making of his latest film and the true events that inspired it.Thank you to morethanonelesson.com for connecting me with Cyrus Nowrasteh.This episode is inspired by a true interview.…
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Sean Paul Murphy: Former Pureflix Writer Tells All
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Sean Paul Murphy, writer of such Pureflix films as "The Revelation Road" Trilogy, "The Encounter", "Marriage Retreat", and so much more, reveals the truth about the Christian Movie Industry he's now left behind. It's a tell-all-tail of egos, backstabbing, and bureaucracy. And his hopeful discovery of life after Pureflix as a blogger and novelist.…
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David Leo Schultz: Ragamuffin Director
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The Director of "Ragamuffin", "Brennan", and "God's Fool", David Leo Schultz joins the podcast to talk about one of the first Christian Recording Artist Biopics, BEFORE it was cool. How does Ragamuffin, the story of Rich Mullins, compare to recent films like I Can Only Imagine and I Still Believe? Find out that and SO MUCH MORE in this exciting int…
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The History of Christian Film: Tyler Smith Interview
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Tyler Smith, film critic, podcast host, and director of the film "Reel Redemption", joins Kevin for an exciting conversation about the history of Christian film and the state it is in today.بقلم Kevin McCreary
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Kevin hops on a call with VidAngel co-founder Neal Harmon to talk about how their helping out families during the Covad-19 lock down. Plus we talk about a few other things as well.بقلم Kevin McCreary
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The Cinema Snob: A Year End Review
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Kevin McCreary and Brad Jones, two Youtube reviewers decompress together about some of the worst Christian movies they've ever reviewed. Which one is the worst of this year?! (spoiler alert, it's Unplanned). Come enjoy these two swap war stories about the trenches of putting together a detailed analysis of movies most people can't even get through …
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Matt Langston: Christian Music From the Inside Out
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Matt Langston, frontman for the band Eleventyseven, joins Kevin to talk about the Christian Music Industry and lessons Christian Movies might glean from it. Plus, some deep and relevant conversation about how the evangelical sub-culture affects lives, for better and worse, yesterday, today, and tomorrow.…
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Dallas Jenkins Again: A Deep Dive into The Chosen
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Dallas is BACK and this time we talk about ALL kinds of stuff, but mainly, we have a deep dive discussion about his show The Chosen, which you can watch for free, apparently, on The Chosen Appبقلم Kevin McCreary
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Phil Vischer: He, Himself, Bob, and Kevin
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Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales, joins Kevin to talk about everything from the early days to what's still to come! They talk about the state of Christian movies and some candid thoughts about "Veggie Tales: IN THE HOUSE." It is more fun than a box of tomatoes. Don't miss it!بقلم Kevin McCreary
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Ashley Bratcher: The Unplanned Princess Cuts Loose
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The star of Unplanned and Princess Cut shares her experience with both films. She opens up about her thoughts surrounding controversies, how she deals with critics, and gives some insight about what we can expect from Princess Cut 2 AND 3 and much, MUCH, more. It's a fun, energetic, conversation, sprinkled with some deep insight.…
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The Chosen and The Resurrection of Dallas Jenkins
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Dallas Jenkins, the director of "The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" and the VidAngel series "The Chosen," gets in the hot seat to talk to Kevin about life, faith, and film.بقلم Kevin McCreary
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Pureflix's First "R" Rated Movie: "Unplanned: The Story of Abby Johnson"
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Doug Johnson, husband to former Planned Parenthood regional clinic director and subject of the upcoming Pureflix film" Unplanned" joins Kevin, in a conversation about Abortion, movies, and beards.بقلم Kevin McCreary
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Alex Kendrick: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Christian Film Industry
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Alex Kendrick, director, and star of highly successful Christian films like "War Room", "Fireproof", and the upcoming "Overcomer" gets in the hot seat to have a one-on-one conversation with Kevin about the state of the Christian film industry and the part criticism plays in it.بقلم Kevin McCreary
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