Permission To Speak Freely

Episode 200 | "It's Episode 200"

200 episodes. Damn.   Damo, Damon, and Aaron are all together for a milestone episode of Permission To Speak Freely. There’s no big guest and no attempt to turn Episode

Episode 199.5 | "This Should Be an Episode"

Damo and Aaron are back for a guest-free episode covering Navy leadership, quality of life, money, artificial intelligence, and everything that happens when the conversat

Episode 199 | "Stepping Out on Faith" (Feat. LCDR Kris Hodge & Coby Turner)

Damo and Aaron are joined by retired YNCS Coby Turner and Lieutenant Commander Kris Hodge for a conversation about Navy leadership, career development, family, identity,

Episode 198 | "It's Unfortunate" (Feat. ITC Raven Douglass & HMC Josh Mackey)

In this episode of Permission To Speak Freely, Damo and Aaron are joined by ITC Raven Douglass and HMC Josh Mackey for a wide-ranging conversation about Chief Season, lea

Bonus | "The Green Ribbon Program" (Feat. Capt Stacy Wuthier)

Captain Stacy Wuthier, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett, joins Damo for a conversation about the Green Ribbon Program and how commands can create stronger supp

Saturday Night Live (Feat. OSCS William Morris and Alquin Parker)

What happens on a Saturday night when we’re bored with nothing to do? We go live. Damo and Aaron are joined on IG Live by recent guest OSCS William Morris and one of the

Episode 197 | "Are You Even Listening?" (Feat. OSCS William Morris)

OSCS William Morris stops by the podcast for a conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the responsibility that comes with leading Sailors. The discussion covers li

Random Access PTSF File

This wasn't supposed to become an episode. A guest canceled at the last minute, but the guys were already rolling. Figured they'd talk for a few minutes before packing

Episode 196 | "Embracing The Hate" (Feat. 2K Kenny)

The crew is joined by returning guest 2K Kenny, who is back nearly two years after his first appearance on Episode 136. With Damon away, Damo, Aaron, and Kenny begin by d

Episode 195 | "Don't Make This Personal"

One of the biggest Navy policy changes of the year is here, and we're breaking it all down. This week, we discuss NAVADMIN 140/26 and NAVADMIN 162/26, covering the Navy's

Episode 194 | "Answering The Hard Questions" (Feat. Devin Fish)

**Listener Discretion** This episode contains discussions about suicide, mental health, prostitution, pornography, trauma, and religious faith that may be difficult for s

Episode 193 | "Are You Taking Notes?" (Feat. NCC Que Nelson)

We were definitely UA last week, and we're sorry about that. This week, the guys are back—minus Damon—but joined by NCC Quintavious Nelson (aka Que Nels) to catch up on e

Episode 192 | “I Should’ve Read The 1420” (Feat. LCDR Jeffrey "Migs" Migdal)

Damon, Damo, and Aaron are joined by LCDR Jeff “Migs” Migdal. Jeff is a Cryptologic Warfare Officer, prior-enlisted Sailor, and longtime commissioning mentor who has help

Episode 191 | "Seafood Newburg" (Feat. CS1 Hudson Burns)

Damon is out this week, but the show rolls on as Damo, Aaron, and CS1 Burns sit down for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from Navy policy changes and lead

Episode 190 | "Sorry To Bother You"

The guys are back with no guest and plenty to discuss. Damo recaps his recent trip and shares a few new Navy terms he picked up along the way before the conversation shif

Episode 189 | "Palette Cleanser"

This episode of Permission to Speak Freely Podcast is dedicated to retired Command Master Chief Shay Robbie Farnsworth. Her influence helped shape careers, strengthen Sai

Episode 188 | "You Were Never There" (Feat. Nikki Lozano)

Retired NCCS Nikki Lozano joins the guys for one of the most personal and powerful conversations the podcast has ever had. Nikki reflects on her early days as a Personnel

Bonus | "This is Our Reality"

Command Master Chief Aquinor “Kedia” Hollingsworth is back! This time, she and MC1 Tyra Watson lead an episode with Command Master Chiefs Jacelyne “Jay” Augustin and Step

Episode 187 | "Out The Mud" (Feat. CDR Desmond Walker & CDR Frank "Siri" Bonner)

Damo, Damon, and Aaron are joined by Commander Desmond Walker and Commander Frank “Siri” Bonner for a conversation that moves from everyday Navy life into deeper discussi

Episode 186 | "Submit an ETP" (Feat. Capt. Charles Harmon & NCC Joey Sawyer)

Capt. Charles R. Harmon, Branch Head of Enlisted Plans and Policy (OPNAV N132), joins the Permission to Speak Freely Podcast for a conversation on SEM, billet-based advan