52 - Dad

Send us Fan MailWhere the backbeats meet the spirits.Episode #52.  On this podcast, as part of our salute to vets for July 4th our guest is a silver star recipient from the US army. I sit down with my dad, Joe, recorded on Father's Day. Also I do a review of my father's day gift, a cocktail smoker kit. Here's what you will hear in this episode: No rum storiesGrowing up in the ruins of WWII in Glasgow then in the middle east and Mediterranean Joining the merchant marinesArriving in AmericaGetting drafted for the Vietnam War and serving in the Army prior to becoming a US citizenWe talk about immigrationPipe and drum bandsThe time he saw Buddy Rich perform in a club in NJRum and the British NavyA memory that I will always will remember growing, him taking me to Vietnam movies like Rambo and PlatoonConnecting with guys from his platoonWe talk about his embroidery business who makes our hats and shirtsVisit link to his business, Embroidery and Sew More----------------------------------------------------------------------Mid podcast tune:   Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad BrockCheck out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST----------------------------------------------------------------------Don't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums websiteFollow us on Facebook, YouTube,  Instagram.