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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
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Today we talk about getting the new USID card for retirees, Japan’s upside-down moon landing, NASA reveals the new X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet, and an astrophysicist counters climate change claims.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Today we talk about how Space Force Guardians can now choose to work part time under new policy change, a video shows massive wave crashing into US Army Base in Marshall Islands, how a misplaced flashlight got sucked into an F-35 engine causing $4 million in damage, and we recount Audie Murphy's Medal of Honor action in January 1945.
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Today we talk about SpaceX success and failures, Miss Colorado makes history as first active service member to be crowned Miss America, China's record-breaking Gravity-1 rocket, a DOD audit finds that More than $1B in US military aid to Ukraine not properly tracked by the Pentagon, the first Army NCOs get automatic promotions for completing recruiting school, and the US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Today we talk about Pentagon agencies team up in upcoming launch of hypersonic tracking satellites, a US Company Says Its Moon Landing attempt is in jeopardy, Miss America field features Air Force officer who champions cancer research, and we have a new segment called “Midshift Conversations” where we talk the CFB National Championship.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Today we review the upcoming domestic space launches for January, we react to the livestream of the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg SFB, CA and we play the Military Auction Game.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
My guest today is former Navy Petty Officer, 2nd Class Steven Leapley. Steven grew up in the midwest and went to high school in St. Charles, IL. After graduating, he joined the Navy and went to Great Lakes Naval Training Center in 1991. He became a Corpsman and attended A School at Great Lakes. His first assignment was to the Medical Center at Great Lakes. His next assignments were to Guam, Mare Island in California, and then to San Diego. He left the military on September 4th, 2001. Steven currently owns and operates Leapley Enterprises LLC where his specialty is ghostwriting.
He can be found at the links below:
https://leapleyenterprises.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleapley/
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
S3E17 Air Force Lt Col Owen Freeland
My guest today is Air Force Lt Col Owen Freeland. He attended high school in Biloxi, MS and joined the Air Force in 1997 as a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory or PMEL Airman. His first assignment was to Mountain Home AFB, ID in 1998. In 2000, he cross-trained to communications, got married, went to tech school at Keesler AFB, MS and was then assigned to Peterson AFB, CO. In 2003, he put a package in for Officer Candidate School (OCS) and was commissioned as a 33S Communications Officer. After attending OCS at Maxwell AFB, AL and Basic Comm Officer training back at Keesler, he was assigned to Offutt AFB, NE. In 2008, he was deployed to Al Udeid and was promoted to Captain after his return. He was next assigned to USAFCENT at Shaw AFB, SC. In 2012, he deployed to Afghanistan for a year. After returning in 2013, he was assigned to Ft. Meade, MD. There he was promoted to Major and was selected to attend Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth in 2016. In 2017, he was selected to command a Cyber Detachment at Ft. Meade. After command he was assigned to CYBERCOM Staff. He was promoted to Lt Col in 2019 and was assigned to USSPACECOM at Peterson SFB in 2022. LtCol Freeland is set to retire in 2024.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Today we talk to former Navy PO2 and owner of Leapley Enterprises LLC, Steven Leapley. We also discuss the newly passed NDAA and George Washington sets up winter quarters at Valley Forge on 19 Dec 1777.
You can find Steven on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenleapley/ ) and at Leapley Enterprises LLC (https://leapleyenterprises.com/)
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Today we talk to veteran Marine and stand-up comedian Mel Austin, the Air Force disciplines 15 airmen in investigation of accused leaker Jack Teixeira, the Air Force to start tracking why recruits back-out before joining up, the VA hired 1800 health care workers with felony drug convictions, and Charles E. Yeager's Mach 2.44 flight on December 12, 1953.
Mel Austin’s Laughing 2 Success Entertainment: https://laugh2success.com