This is a two-part podcast. First, I reflect on how Americans view interracial marriages now vs. 1958. Second, I share a 90-second clip where Ashlee Braut, a US Navy Hospital Corpsman, talks about what sort of firearm training do Navy recruits receive. Rejoice Tapon chimes in a bit too.  If you are only interested in the 90 seconds on the military, then watch the video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm8XwGMWjIw  Be sure to watch the other Navy videos on my Navy/Military Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMvGeI8gGoP6wfYk0egeIvpImjWnxAY7  See episode #1 about what to pack for Navy Bootcamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHk9V7L9r-E  Send me feedback via a voicemail. https://www.speakpipe.com/ftapon  More info If you like this, subscribe and share! If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Affiliate links Start your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free! https://www.podbean.com/ftapon  In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken   https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583  Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! Disclaimer: All views expressed on this video and comments made verbally or written do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense and are that of my own or the people in the video.  

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Interracial Marriages & Guns in the Navy Bootcamp

News Nation interviewed me for 2.5 minutes regarding what it would take for Brian Laundrie (the chief suspect in the murder of Gabbie Petito) to survive on the Appalachian Trail. Because the interview is short, I didn't have the time to say everything I had to say. Therefore, in this podcast, you'll hear the original interview followed by my additional commentary. What do you think? Share your thoughts at FT@FrancisTapon.com More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Affiliate links Start your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free! https://www.podbean.com/ftapon  In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken   https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583  Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!  

How Long Could a Fugitive Hide on the Appalachian Trail?

The Ballet Wallet is a fabulous solution for: Novices Those with under $100k in crypto Want to have some of their crypto easily accessible or transferable, but they don't want to have 100% of it on their smartphone. Gifting crypto Inheritance  Ballet Wallet could be used in conjunction with hardware wallets like the Ledger or Coldcard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdchkistGQY If you liked my unbiased review of the Ballet Wallet and you'd like to buy one or some other crypto wallet, please use the appropriate affiliate link below to help support this channel and get a discount. Prices sometimes change after I made the video: - Buy a Ballet wallet direct from the manufacturer & 5% off. - Buy a Ballet wallet from Amazon in 1 unit ($35) or 3-pack ($80-100) or more. BUY COINKITE'S COLDCARD or OPENDIME. BUY A LEDGER. Securing your cryptocurrency is paramount, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Check to make sure: QR Code sticker hasn’t been peeled off The passphrase scratch-off has no scratches All the serial numbers are on the top of the wallet (Optional) Use a UV light to make sure the Ballet ‘B’ logo and the words ‘BITCOIN’ are shown on the top QR Code sticker  I review: How to download the Ballet Crypto App How to add the Ballet wallet into the Ballet Crypto App Show how the app looks like I was not able to: Show the ‘Buy Crypto’ and ‘Exchange’ functions Show that you can add in different types of cryptocurrencies Things I mentioned Brief introduction of Ballet (when it started, who the founder is, etc.) The most easy-to-use non-electronic, physical wallet It has the same level of security as other wallets The two components of the encrypted private key and the passphrase are created in two different locations and have never been interacted with each other The actual unencrypted private key has never been revealed until the user signs and sends a transaction Safe to use, easy to use, and great for gifting No need to write down or memorize a 24-word mnemonic seed phrase Great for long term cold storage Additional info: Follow Ballet on Twitter. The BIP38 technology behind the Ballet wallet. The Two-Factor Key Generation process. The differences and similarities between BIP38 and BIP39. The open-source decryption/verification website tool (recommended to use while disconnected from the internet).    And for your reference, below are some other BIP38 implementation tools (besides the Ballet Wallet app and its own open-source website tool above) that you can use to reveal the unencrypted private key: https://www.bitaddress.org/ https://github.com/bitcoinjs/bip38 https://iancoleman.io/bitcoin-key-compression/ More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Affiliate links Start your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free! https://www.podbean.com/ftapon  In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken   https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583  Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!  

Crypto Ballet Wallet Review vs. Opendime and Hardware Wallets

Rejoice Tapon and Ashlee Braut recount the final 24 emotional hours of Navy Bootcamp. Timestamps 00:00 Fitness 01:47 Battlestations 21 02:53 Finale Navy Recruits sign a non-disclosure agreement about Battlestations 21, the 24-hour climax of Navy Bootcamp. You must pass Battlestations to become a US Sailor. Although these two sailors can't talk about Battlestations, they still offer a few words of wisdom for those who are worried about it. Also, they share their feelings after they passed Battlestations and received their Navy cap. Men and women usually cry during that ceremony. Be sure to watch the other Navy videos on my Navy/Military Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMvGeI8gGoP6wfYk0egeIvpImjWnxAY7 See episode #1 about what to pack for Bootcamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHk9V7L9r-E More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com If you like this, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Disclaimer: All views expressed on this video and comments made verbally or written do not reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense and are that of my own or the people in the video.

Navy Bootcamp Battlestations & Graduation - Try Not To Cry!

Rejoice Tapon and Ashlee Braut were weak swimmers when they went to the Navy Bootcamp near Chicago in 2021. Both could swim, but barely. There were other Navy recruits who were complete novices. This video is for Navy recruits who are nervous about the 3 Navy Bootcamp swim tests. They go over each swim test in detail. Most YouTube videos don't share enough detail about the tests, so they fill in the knowledge gaps to give you confidence and to know what to expect. Be sure to watch the other Navy videos on my Navy/Military Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMvGeI8gGoP6wfYk0egeIvpImjWnxAY7 See episode #1 about what to pack for Bootcamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHk9V7L9r-E More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com If you like this, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Disclaimer: All views expressed on this video and comments made verbally or written do not reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense and are that of my own or the people in the video.

How Weak Swimmers Passed The Navy Bootcamp Swim Test 2022

Rejoice Tapon is as tough as they come, but in this video, she shares the one moment (besides graduation) where she cried. Ashlee Braut chimes in on how a few recruits try to score brownie points with their Recruit Division Commanders by reporting petty violations that their fellow shipmates commit. Be sure to watch the other Navy videos on my Navy/Military Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMvGeI8gGoP6wfYk0egeIvpImjWnxAY7 See episode #1 about what to pack for Bootcamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHk9V7L9r-E   More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com If you like this, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Disclaimer: All views expressed on this video and comments made verbally or written do not reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense and are that of my own or the people in the video.

Navy Bootcamp Drama and Crying - Prepare for it!

It's fun to watch this on YouTube. Ashlee Braut and Rejoice Tapon advise military recruits the following: Shut up Follow orders Avoid gossip Also, Rejoice explains how you can transform a drill sergeant's demand to do pushups into a positive thing. See episode #1 about what to pack for Bootcamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHk9V7L9r-E   More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com If you like this, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon   My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Disclaimer: All views expressed on this video and comments made verbally or written do not reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense and are that of my own or the people in the video.

Navy Bootcamp Advice: Keep Quiet & Follow Orders 2022

Happy 29th Birthday to Rejoice Tapon!   To celebrate, I'm releasing the first of a 5-part series on Navy Bootcamp. In 2021, two Navy Corpsman sailors finished the US Navy Bootcamp in Great Lakes, Illinois.  One is Ashlee Braut and the other is Rejoice Tapon. Together, they scrutinize a video that Rejoice Tapon made hours before she boarded a plane for Bootcamp. Admittedly, listening to only the audio without the video is a bit strange, but I hope you can follow along. If you can, it's best to simply watch the video on YouTube. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:42 Analyzing the packing video 08:40 Final thoughts In the video, she shows each and every item that she packed. Rejoice and another shipmate analyze the video and say where she went wrong. Listen if you're shipping to Bootcamp in 2022 and you're wondering what you must (and must not) bring. Or maybe you're simply curious as I was about the Bootcamp experience. Also, subscribe to the channel to see the next 4 Navy Bootcamp videos!   More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com If you like this, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon   My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon   Rewards start at just $2/month!   Disclaimer: All views expressed on this video and comments made verbally or written do not reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense and are that of my own or the people in the video.

Packing for Navy Bootcamp - What To Bring & What NOT To Take!

This is part 6 of 6 episodes with Rufina Garay, the host of the new FoodLove podcast! In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Eating crickets  05:00 How can you not be attached to too many things? 08:45 Expedia ad 10:30 Detaching expectations If you missed my previous episodes with Rufina Garay, follow the links below or look for them on your podcast player:  Part 1: Are Some Cuisines Objectively Better Than Others? Part 2: An Empty Stomach is the Best Chef Part 3: Why Do Animal Eaters Hate Hunters? Part 4: Is the Food Industry Doomed? Part 5: Will Our Descendants Take Down Statues of Meat Eaters? Sponsors This episode is sponsored by:  Expedia My patrons at Patreon  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month!

Are You Attached To Too Many Things?

This is part 5 of 6 episodes with Rufina Garay, the host of the new FoodLove podcast! In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Preamble about the discussion to come 07:25 Why is Rufina postponing her goal to become a vegetarian? 10:10 Should Our Descendants Remove the Statues of Meat-Eaters? 16:10 Expedia ad 17:28 Respecting plants 18:00 Is there moral meat?  22:30 Afterward about statues If you missed my previous episodes with Rufina Garay, follow the links below or look for them on your podcast player:  Part 1: Are Some Cuisines Objectively Better Than Others? Part 2: An Empty Stomach is the Best Chef Part 3: Why Do Animal Eaters Hate Hunters? Part 4: Will Our Descendants Take Down Statues of Meat Eaters? Hunting podcasts Since this episode is mostly about hunting, you might be interested in my previous episodes about hunting: Brittany Longoria's Leopard Photo Rejoice and I debate the leopard photo Brittany returns to explain hunting myths Are Hunters Responsible for the Decline of Africa's Wildlife? Are Hunters An Endangered Species Wonders Hunter of the Year Sponsors This episode is sponsored by:  Expedia My patrons at Patreon  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month!

Will Our Descendants Remove the Statues of Meat-Eaters?

Mary Hunter is an artist who has traveled to over 40 countries. We originally met in New Mexico's Ghost Ranch while I was doing a roundtrip on the Continental Divide Trail. Timeline: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Being an artist 06:55 Expedia Ad 08:10 #1 pack your bag then take half out 08:25 #2 bring the essentials 09:25 #3 be confident and purposeful even when you’re not 10:15 #4 blend in so you do not stand out 11:15 #5 when in Rome……..be respectful of their culture 12:50 #6 make eye contact. Acknowledging strangers makes them comfortable 13:50 #7 ask for help. 14:20 #8 never go out alone at night 14:50 #9 be aware of your surroundings 15:05 #10 smile have fun enjoy  15:45 Future travel plans Sponsors This episode is sponsored by:  Expedia My patrons at Patreon  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Affiliate links Start your own podcast with the same company I use, Podbean, and get one month free! https://www.podbean.com/ftapon In the USA, trade crypto with Kraken https://r.kraken.com/c/2226643/687189/10583  Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 20% off your trades!  

10 Travel Lessons by Artist Mary Hunter

This is part 4 of 6 episodes with Rufina Garay, the host of the new FoodLove podcast! In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Are Farmer's market scams?  10:10 What has made you resilient during the pandemic? 15:45 Expedia ad 17:00 KQED Forum podcast excerpt about the food industry 19:10 Is the food industry in for a reckoning?   30:30 Afterward about "sexism and racism" in the food industry 19:30 A tough question If you missed my previous episodes with Rufina Garay, follow the links below or look for them on your podcast player:  Part 1: Are Some Cuisines Objectively Better Than Others? Part 2: An Empty Stomach is the Best Chef Part 3: Why Do Animal Eaters Hate Hunters? Part 4: Is the Food Industry Doomed? Part 5: Will Our Descendants Take Down Statues of Meat Eaters?   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by:  Expedia My patrons at Patreon  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month!

Is the Food Industry Doomed?

This is part 3 of 6 episodes with Rufina Garay, the host of the new FoodLove podcast! In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Brittany Longoria's Leopard photo  09:15 Lab-grown meat 15:00 Expedia ad 16:15 Clean meat 19:30 A tough question If you missed my previous episodes with Rufina Garay, follow the links below or look for them on your podcast player:  Part 1: Are Some Cuisines Objectively Better Than Others? Part 2: An Empty Stomach is the Best Chef Part 3: Why Do Animal Eaters Hate Hunters? Hunting podcasts Since this episode is mostly about hunting, you might be interested in my previous episodes about hunting: Brittany Longoria's Leopard Photo Rejoice and I debate the leopard photo Brittany returns to explain hunting myths Are Hunters Responsible for the Decline of Africa's Wildlife? Are Hunters An Endangered Species Wonders Hunter of the Year Sponsors This episode is sponsored by:  Expedia My patrons at Patreon  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month!

Why Do Animal Eaters Hate Hunters?

Rufina Garay is the host of the new FoodLove podcast! We discuss 00:00 Intro 01:00 Cafeteria food vs. fancy restaurants 06:57 An Empty Stomach is the Best Chef 09:40 Is using salt in cooking cheating? 15:40 Ads 18:00 What food should one eat on the trail?  29:00 Hydration If you missed part 1, "Are Some Cuisines Objectively Better Than Others?", then go back to listen to that! Sponsors This episode is sponsored by:  Expedia Rerouted.co My patrons at Patreon  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month!

An Empty Stomach is the Best Chef

The next 4 episodes will feature Rufina Garay, the host of the new FoodLove podcast! We hadn't talked to each other since we casually played volleyball at Amherst College in 1992! Therefore, 30 years later, we had a lot of catching up to do! We talked for over 2 hours! Instead of airing it as one mega-long podcast, I've broken it up into 4 segments of about 30 minutes each. Here are the timestamps for Part 1 of 4. Click on them to jump to that section. If you like timestamps, tell me! 00:00 Intro 06:00 Eating stuff you don't want to eat 13:00 Why Rufina is an omnivore 15:00 Flax seeds 16:30: Ads 18:45 What would you never eat again? 22:00 Are Some Cuisines Objectively Better Than Others? Sponsors This episode is sponsored by:  Expedia Rerouted.co My patrons at Patreon  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month!

Are Some Cuisines Objectively Better Than Others?

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