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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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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Today we talk about Flight 19 that disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle on Dec 5, 1945, South Korea launches its first spy satellite after North Korea does the same, extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, how day drinking went undetected at one of America's top military bases, and we review our guests from 2023.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Late For Changeover 11.29.2023
Today we talk about USS Enterprise delivers aircraft to Wake Island, Space Force is going to track “abnormal” objects in outer space, these 2023 USO troops of the year saved injured civilians with tourniquets, the Pentagon fails audit for sixth year in a row, the Marine Corps abandons physical training uniform redesign after 3 years, and we listen to the best outtakes of 2023.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Today we talk about Operation Ivory Coast on 21 Nov 1970, SpaceX Starship’s second uncrewed launch ends in explosion, how to make Air Force Bases safer and Security Forces happier, Army sent letters to soldiers separated for vaccine refusal, a stolen National Guard humvee found after a long chase, and we play the Late For Changeover Rotten Tomatoes Game.
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
This is part 4 of my interview with General Petty. We discuss his time as a NATO Commander in Bosnia. In 2015, he was moved to his next assignment at the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, VA as Special Assistant to the Director. After only a year at the National Guard Bureau, he took an assignment at the Pentagon as the Deputy Director of Operations for the DAMO-OD (Dept of the Army Management Office-Operations and Contingency Plans Division) on the Regular Army Staff. His next assignment was to USNorthcom at Peterson AFB, CO as the Deputy Director of Operations. General Petty retired in 2018.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Today we talk about the battle of Ia Drang valley on 14 Nov 1965, troops and veterans don’t like “Thank You For Your Service”, US military gives Lockheed Martin $33.7 million to develop nuclear spacecraft, Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is going back in orbit, the B-21 Raider’s historic first flight, and the VA rolls out free healthcare for World War II veterans.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Today we talk about Adm Ken Mattingly dies at 87, prank stories, Air Force gives Lockheed $1B for new ICMB RV, SOCOM’s potential new firearm, LtCol hits 10,000 flying hours, and the Army apologizes for last-minute recruiting orders.
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Today we talk about the explosion aboard the USS Westchester County in November 1968, a new Space Force painting offers a glimpse of space warfare, testing of Air Force all-electric plane, Air Force and Space Force raise max age for active-duty recruits, National Guard hasn't paid out thousands of enlistment bonuses, Guard and Reserve troops get fewer disability claims approved, and we play the military movie showdown game.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Today we talk about the 40th anniversary of the Beirut bombing that killed 241 US troops, Space Force finalizes plan for commercial surge capacity during crisis, SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites in one day, the Air Force’s only active tugboat, the “Space Spa” restroom for balloon tourist flights, and a Marine mom is running 100 100-mile runs.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Today we talk about the Space Force’s first Space Ranger, the USSF’s exercise Black Skies 23-3, the VA’s National Buddy Check Week, Marine Commandant wants all Marines to do a tour in the Indo-Pacific, Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, and a dating app user sends comically fake deployment orders.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Today we talk about LTC Custer’s internment at West Point, our most memorable logbook entries, Space Force takes over JTAGS mission from the Army, Space Force awards contract to SpaceX for Starshield, Defender Challenge and Defender Flag 2023, Army announces new recruiting military occupational specialty 42T, and the guys take an astronaut quiz.
Defender Challenge/Defender Flag: https://www.afimsc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3552246/defenders-to-hone-skills-at-combat-readiness-events/
Facebook page for Defender Challenge: www.facebook.com/AFDefenders