Randy Taylor became a soldier to serve America. But he was forced to live a life plagued by paranoia, secrecy and isolation. For years, Randy hid his true identity while risking his life in the United States Army. This is his harrowing, untold story.
Unfit for Service is an 8-episode series with new episodes publishing Monday mornings. Series launches with the first two episodes on October 21.
Unfit for Service is a production of Wavland and Vespucci and is hosted by Eric Marcus.
“Exposes the awful toxicity of making gay people unwelcome in the military, through the story of one very sweet man." – The Guardian
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Apr 24 2025 2 min
A Normal Life | Chapter 8
The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era is now officially over. Does that mean Randy can finally have a normal life now, and what, exactly, is normal?
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Dec 2 2024 43 min
The Vote | Chapter 7
Debates rage amongst the public, press and politicians as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" hangs in the balance. Randy struggles to imagine a reality where the policy no longer ex
Nov 25 2024 36 min
Brothers In Arms | Chapter 6
Randy is invited to The White House. All eyes of the Secret Service will be on him and his private life. Randy is terrified, but how can he say no to the President?
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Nov 18 2024 29 min
Send Off | Chapter 5
Randy's life has become a covert, paranoid and isolated operation. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rages on and the pressure mounts as Randy is deployed to an active war zone.
Nov 11 2024 31 min
Mineland | Chapter 4
Temperatures and tensions rise as Randy is deployed to the desert. Surrounded by landmines, shifting sands and circling vultures, Randy struggles to keep his relationship
Nov 4 2024 31 min
Outcast | Chapter 3
As Randy learns more about himself, the future he envisioned evaporates. An unexpected encounter lands him in a thrilling but dangerous reality.
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Oct 28 2024 37 min
The Policy | Chapter 2
Randy implements the military's new "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. But soon, he finds himself in forbidden territory.
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Oct 21 2024 33 min
The Soldier | Chapter 1
Randy Taylor, a young soldier from Ohio, leaves his family behind for the US Army. But, will his new life be everything he hopes it will be?
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Oct 21 2024 37 min
Trailer: Unfit For Service
Randy Taylor is a soldier in the United States military. He also has a secret he can't tell.
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Oct 7 2024 2 min
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I am so impressed by all three voices- interviewer, Randy, and Lucas. I am a hetero female, profoundly moved by the couple’s commitment to their relationship despite incredible obstacles. Thank you for sharing this story with us!
Dishwasher listener · Dec 2024
I’m not a big military supporter, but I really found this story gripping. It tells to what lengths a soldier and his partner had to go to hide their relationship, including driving hundreds of miles in the Egyptian desert. Wonder if the new Administration will force military personnel back into the closet?
Al&frank · Dec 2024
I stumbled upon this series and decided to have a listen. It was certainly an eye opener! The lengths to which Randy and Lucas had to go to conceal their relationship are unimaginable. Great series! As a true crime fanatic, I was expecting murder and chaos..this was not what I expected at all, and I loved every episode! Wavland had become a new favorite podcast of mine.
MsDarkness31 · Dec 2024
I’m a true crime fanatic and fortunately for me this show came up on my feed as a trailer so to speak. I’m so happy it did! I was hooked immediately. Listening to it made me upset, made me angry and ultimately made me joyful for General Randy Taylor and his husband Lucas Taylor. The lengths they went through and hardships they endured to stay together is awe inspiring. Some people may never understand what it is like to be gay, to have to hide one’s identity for whatever reason. I am fortunate that I never had to hide my identity for my career, unlike many before me and after me. Give this show a listen, because in the end as General Taylor states, to give love and receive love is all that matters. Thank you General Taylor and Lucas Taylor for your service and sacrifice to our country.
Rafhh · Dec 2024
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