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Late For Changeover is the podcast for anyone who’s ever rolled into guard mount a few minutes late but still got the job done—with a story to tell. Hosted by veterans Marty Smith, Eric “Mr. History” Piarrot, Jake Wall, Ana Mondragon, and rotating guests, this weekly show blends military humor, historical deep dives, space-force-level absurdity, and off-the-rails banter. It’s smart, sharp, and just unhinged enough to keep you coming back. From billion-dollar rocket launches to confederate statue debates, every episode serves up irreverent takes from people who’ve been there, done that, and still remember their shift-change stories. ”Swearing In” is a special interview series from Late For Changeover that explores the moment everything changed: the decision to raise your right hand. Through intimate, one-on-one conversations, each episode dives into the personal stories behind enlistment, capturing the motivations, fears, and defining moments that led individuals to military service. From first-generation soldiers to second-chance enlistees, Swearing In honors the deeply human side of the uniform, offering listeners a raw, reflective look at where the journey really begins. Late For Changeover isn’t just jokes and jargon. Beneath the laughs are reflections on identity, transition, leadership, and what it means to serve—and then move on. Whether you’re a vet, an active-duty listener, or just someone who loves to laugh at acronyms and unpack the weirdness of bureaucracy, you’ll feel right at home. No branch is spared, no topic is off limits, and no one escapes a roast—especially the hosts. Hit subscribe, and join the formation. Just don’t be late. And be sure to join the fun on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrzPMzqLMg05QK9B2tpO4NA
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This week’s military and history roundup is packed with major headlines:
President Trump reverses Biden’s call by directing U.S. Space Command’s move to Huntsville, Alabama (06:49).
Military helicopters in Colorado are training for a critical mission — helping NASA’s Artemis astronauts return safely from the Moon (17:56).
The Air Force announces funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt (24:19).
National Geographic gears up for a high-octane “Top Gun” series (34:30).
And on this day in history — September 2, 1945, Japan surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, officially ending World War II (42:23).
From space to history, and everything in between, we’ve got the stories you don’t want to miss.
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Today’s lineup is wild: Feds say a group of veterans swiped over $150K from an Air Force base’s sports program in Florida (06:57). The Pentagon just showed off a warship with ZERO crew — a real ghost ship sailing into the future of warfare (16:58). We also salute the last American fighter ace of WWII, who flew into history at 103 (34:16). And on this day in 1957, the Soviets dropped a bombshell — the first-ever ICBM test that proved no corner of the globe was safe (39:47). Strap in, this episode’s got scandal, innovation, heroes, and Cold War chills all in one shot!
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Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
From Gen. Burt’s farewell reflections on the Space Force’s future to an Airman celebrating his separation with a surf session in dress blues, this week’s military headlines don’t disappoint. We cover an Air Force veteran’s bizarre felony sandwich assault case, the demotion of a 2-star general, and Congress pushing for more service dogs to support disabled veterans. Plus, Air Force Football reveals a sharp new F-16 alternate uniform, Fort Hood soldiers test out a new ID-based dining program, and we revisit the historic HMS Guerriere battle of 1812.
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
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On today’s episode, the Late Crew talks about the passing of Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell (06:28), an Airman has been arrested for the death that prompted an Air Force-wide safety review of the Sig M18 (16:28), the Army has released a spirituality fitness guide and battle book (24:50), we play the guess the Movie E-7 game (41:46), and Japan surrenders to the Allies on 15 August 1945 (59:17).
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Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
From futuristic defense to flashbacks of the past — this week’s headlines pack a punch. Lockheed Martin sets its sights on 2028 with plans to demo space-based missile interceptors, a major leap in orbital warfare (04:56). Meanwhile, a former Space Force officer once sidelined for controversial Marxism comments is now the Air Force's second-highest civilian (19:07). As the Air Force calls for service-wide M18 pistol inspections, other branches are standing by Sig Sauer (32:21). And we pause to remember the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 — a moment that forever changed the world (43:25).
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
In this fast-paced roundup, we dive into a changing space frontier as Vast reveals its massive new HQ in Long Beach, racing to build the next space station before the ISS retires (11:20). Meanwhile, a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot breaks her silence about a mysterious illness that followed her historic flight career (19:10). On the ground, a hidden crisis is brewing—advocates say gambling addiction is quietly taking hold in the military ranks (38:51). And finally, we mark 52 years since the launch of Landsat 1, the groundbreaking satellite that began our long journey of watching Earth from above (53:53). From orbit to inner battles, this one’s got layers.
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Today the Late Crew discusses how lawmakers are still talking about moving NASA HQ from DC to the Space Coast (11:46), Air Force rolls out age- and sex-neutral fitness test for EOD techs (19:35), the Army deploys plastic coyotes attached to mini four-wheelers (36:43), Coast Guard aircrew awarded for heroism during flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas (48:16), a Coast Guard aircrew drew remarkably detailed genitals in the sky (52:07), and the Port Chicago Naval Magazine explosion on 17 July 1944 (01:00:48).
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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Today the Late Crew talks about how the U.S. Air Force halts plan for rocket landing pads on remote Pacific atoll amid environmental backlash (14:19), Army authorizes combat patches for soldiers in parts of Africa, the Middle East
(27:03), and The Battle of Summit Springs on 11 July 1869 (01:14:14).
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Today the Late Crew talks about:
A rare daytime meteor fireball streaks across Georgia skies—bright enough to be seen from space—and may have crashed through a house, shocking scientists and residents alike (03:36).
A bold proposal suggests the U.S. Air Force must split into four distinct services to meet modern warfare demands—what would that even look like? (10:49).
We explore how electric bikes are quietly revolutionizing military logistics and special operations with stealth, speed, and sustainability (28:51).
In literature, we review The Frozen Hours by Jeff Shaara, a gripping novel recounting the brutal battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War (41:48).
Finally, we honor the Battle of Osan on July 5, 1950—the first U.S. ground engagement of the Korean War—where outgunned American troops faced overwhelming North Korean forces (51:00).
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Today the Late Crew talks about the bunker-buster bombs used on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility (13:58), how Israel wiped out Iranian F-14 Tomcats on the airstrip (20:37), and the Battle of Okinawa ends on 22 Jun 1945 (28:40).